Urzila Carlson, Hollie Smith light up the city’s stages again
The entertainment scene is starting to wake up following the coronavirus lockdown which silenced the country for two months.
At the Tuning Fork in downtown Auckland, three of four live events being held this weekend and next have sold out.
Together Again, presented by Live Nation and backed by Vodafone, features stellar acts such as comedian Urzila Carlson and singer-songwriter Hollie Smith.
Carlson headlined last night’s show, with the 7 Days regular joined by Nick Rado, Ray O’Leary and Ruby Esther, after Kiwis were able to congregate in groups of up to 100 for the first time in months.
And tonight Sophie Gibson opens for Smith for another sellout show.
At the Tuning Fork, social distancing will still be required and ticket holders will need to scan a QR contract tracing code on arrival.
They will also have their temperature checked before entry and if they pass, people will be escorted into the venue and shown to their seats.
“Hopefully from there, it’s a gig as you would expect it,” Spark Arena and Tuning Fork general manager Brendan Hines said.
Before Covid-19 struck, there was a long calendar of events lined up at Spark Arena and the Tuning Fork but almost overnight everything was cancelled. However, it was exciting to be getting under way with the Together Again shows, Hines said.
“A lot of work has gone in for what is a relatively small show but in many respects, it’s a big step for us to get back into gigs and get back into shows.”
Food and drink will also be served during the live events with staff delivering products straight to customers’ seats.
This weekend’s events sold out within just two days, with Live Nation quick to announce two further shows.
On June 5, Carlson returns with Paul Ego, Justine Smith and Irene Pink, with the Daffodils performing on June 6.
For tickets to Urzila and Friends on
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Friday, go to livenation.co.nz