Live Appearances
London, 6 February 2002-
NZOOM Press Release
Finn, Runga and Dobbyn to headline Brixton Academy
Kiwi musicians Tim Finn, Bic Runga and Dave Dobbyn will be appearing live in London together for the first time as part of an exclusive one-off Waitangi Day concert
They
will share the stage at the
prestigious Brixton Academy on
February 6 2002 to perform to more than
4000 supporters. All three performers
are household names in New Zealand,
with their work contributing greatly
to the colourful history of the
New Zealand music scene.
At the recent 75th anniversary of APRA in New Zealand, awards were handed out for the 30 best New Zealand songs of all time. Finn, Runga and Dobbyn, between them accounted for 11 of the top 30. Dobbyn had five in the top 30 (highest was at number 3 for "Loyal"), Finn had four (highest was at number 5 for "Six Months In A Leaky Boat") and Runga had two (top ranking female artist at number 6 for "Sway" and the only artist with 2 songs from one album - 1997's Drive).
Finn, Runga and Dobbyn will appear on stage together for the
duration of the two
hour show. The singers will perform
together and alone, and the music varies from acoustic to
electric, with or without a band.
"We'll have an ensemble thing going. We'll help each other
out, and do each other's songs. We'll loosen up and change
roles," says Dobbyn, who is looking forward to playing some
piano, with Tim Finn and Bic on the drums. Joining the trio
on stage will be Dobbyn's drummer Wayne Bell and bass
player Mark Hughes, plus Runga's guitarist Andrew Thorne.
Between them, the trio have an enormous catalogue of songs loved by New Zealanders of all ages.
Tim
Finn speaks for all three when he describes the
excitement and romance of the concert. "Dave and Bic
are top-shelf troubadours," he says. "They can write
damn fine pop tunes and play them live."
Kiwis in London will feel right at home with this top-class
line-up and, to add to the Waitangi Day celebrations,
the concert will be opened with a performance from
the Ngati Ranana Performing Arts Group.
The New Zealand High Commission in London is also supporting the concert as a great cultural event, showcasing the best of New Zealand music.
Original article at NZOOM: http://entertainment.nzoom.com/entertainment_detail/0,1846,75015-129-133,00.html
