Vicki Anderson offers a few highlights of events in Ōtautahi Christchurch this weekend and beyond. Oi Manawa, the earthquake memorial along the riverside, is a special place. Whenever I am passing, I like to stop and run my hand across the smooth pounamu, especially at night when the moon bathes it in a warm glow. It is a beautiful tribute to the sad events of February 22 and those who died in the 2011 earthquake. Aside from the civic event to acknowledge the 10th anniversary of that day, people throughout Ōtautahi are holding events. Connecting together as a community matters at these times.
Verdon Fleece and more. Meanwhile, Morrison is planning a legal challenge against regulations in Northern Ireland that have banned live music over Covid-19 concerns. As one of his notable contemporaries once mused: “When he sings God comes out. When he speaks, the devil’s arse comes out.” Six60 As part of a series of concerts held on Saturdays, Six60 is touring Aotearoa. The tour has received widespread international media attention and recognition noting that Six60 is an anomaly in the world touring circuit right now. Matiu Walters also appeared on
Good Morning Britain with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid and said: “We felt really fortunate we didn’t want the rest of the world to shut down for us to be able to do this, but look, we are lucky. We had some great leadership, and we did what we had to do.”
In keeping with
Soundsplash’s ongoing commitment to
supporting and showcasing rising New Zealand talent, there
is also an exciting array of up-and-coming acts, such as
Dolphin Friendly,
Masaya,
Paige, Poris, RIIKI, Soaked Oats, Villette
and many more. They will share stages alongside
well-known Kiwi acts including
Che Fu, Concord Dawn,
Cornerstone Roots, Home Brew, Mt Eden and
more
.
The team behind
Soundsplash is excited to celebrate two
decades of Aotearoa’s much-loved festival, which strives
to create a unique environment bringing together live music,
art and culture. The aim of the zero-waste event is to
embrace, inspire and influence people of all ages,
Fireworks planned for Christchurch New Year s Eve party
30 Dec, 2020 08:21 PM
3 minutes to read When the clock strikes midnight we are going to light up the sky above Hagley Park with a stunning display of fireworks. Photo / CCC
NZ Herald
Christchurch s family-friendly New Year s Eve celebration will ensure 2020 ends with a bang.
The Edge NYE20 party is being held in North Hagley Park and will be headlined by Kiwi music legends The Black Seeds. 2020 has been a challenging year and we are going to see it out in style. When the clock strikes midnight we are going to light up the sky above Hagley Park with a stunning display of fireworks from the Firework Professionals, said Christchurch City Council events and arts manager Tanya Cokojic.