Magical music on warm summer evenings
The 2021 Katikati Twilight Concerts will be a great way to start the New Year. The first will kick off on Saturday 16th January with an energetic tribute show celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival, or CCR as we know them. If you were Born on the Bayou or under a Bad Moon Rising you will relate well to all their popular songs. Proud Mary will be there along with Suzie Q and many more.
Held at the beautiful Haiku Reserve in Katikati, opening our concert will be the Wai Taiko Drummers from Hamilton followed by local lass, Laura Evans. A songwriter and vocal teacher, Laura is a professional wedding singer and has written over 200 songs. She also plays piano, guitar, violin, cello, and flute. Such amazing talent right here in our own backyard.
The second of the two concerts is scheduled for Saturday 30th January when some of our favourite entertainers will be back on stage for a show that will remember all the great classic rock hits from the 70s. The 14-strong band of local Bay of Plenty singers and musicians have all performed professionally. They come from a wide mix of musical theatre, corporate entertainment, and bands of many genres.
Whether you want to sit back in your deck chair and just listen to a fabulous concert of classic songs that you know and love, or hit the dance floor from the first to the last song, this show will be for you. A highlight will be our supporting act, Tauranga’s Fletcher Oxford, who made his claim to fame in 2012 appearing in New Zealand’s Got Talent singing an original song about his runaway cat Sushi. He has gone on to become a professional musician, songwriter, actor and performing arts coach. A show not to be missed.
Gates open at 5pm, and music starts at 6pm. Tickets are $25pp cash at the gate or can be purchased from the Katikati Information Centre. Tickets are also available via email at katikaticoncerts@gmail.com or by phoning Dianne on 549 3522. Kids under 15 are free with an adult. Bring your deck chair and your favourite picnic snacks to the beautiful Haiku Reserve for some great family entertainment. If wet, the concert will be held at the same time the following day. Please check the info line on 549 3549 or go to www.katikaticoncerts.co.nz