Marlborough Express - Weekend Express
Let us entertain you
From iconic Kiwi music royalty to school talent; from country to soul to electronic pop, and countless genres in between − the festival’s entertainment line-up has something for everyone.
Headline act Hollie Smith needs no introduction after almost two decades in the public eye. When songwriting royalty Don McGlashan asked her to perform Bathe in the River on the soundtrack of movie ‘No.2’, she couldn’t have dreamed it would spend 37 weeks on the NZ singles chart, peaking at number 2.
One of the biggest singles in NZ history, the song showcases her breathtaking, soulful talent.The hardworking singer, songwriter and performer creates music with integrity and passion. Her incredible live performances and powerhouse vocals make her one of the most sought-after acts in the Kiwi music industry.
Raglan roots rockers The Lost Tribe Aotearoa formed six years ago. The family-based band’s sound is an eclectic mix of roots, dub, rock, ska and blues with influences from many artists and genres. Pushing conscious messages through their lyrics, they are known for high-energy, hard-hitting live shows, and have played alongside many of Aotearoa’s finest bands.
The South Island’s very own country/rock ‘n’ roll artist, Brad Staley, is coming to Havelock to do one thing, and one thing only: party! And that’s what you’ll do too, thanks to his mix of original released and unreleased music, and covers of your favourite bands.
Get your musical fix with Marlborough’s own Eclectix Fix ,a bunch of musos who started as a four-piece in the early 1990s and grew! With an eclectic set list covering a range of genres, this skilled group’s broad skills include arranging their own versions of songs.
Talented Nelson/Whakatū cousins Alyahna Sanson-Rejouis and Kahu Sanson-Burnett are JOLA BURNS, an electrifying pop/electronic duo with four singles and a second placing in the Smokefree Rockquest 2023 solo/duo National Final under their belts. The multi-instrumentalists fuse multiple languages, genres and musical influences to captivate audiences.
Queen Charlotte College’s talented kapahaka group rounds out the entertainment, with a spine-tingling cultural performance.