Waitangi Day Sunshine Cost 2010 event will feature an awesome line-up of performances including:
Kapa Haka Group:
One of the top Kapa Haka groups in the region and have approximately 25 members. They are full on and very entertaining with poi, haka, action songs and will perform a traditional Powhiri (welcome) ceremony. There will also be an interpreter to explain what is happening in the ceremony speaking Maori and English.
Kapa Haka is the term used for the Traditional Maori Performing Arts. It is a unique form of dance in the fact that the performers must sing, dance, have expression as well as movement all combined into each item. The Kapa Haka group will open the event.
R&B, Hip Hop Dance/Singing Group:
This group will get you on your feet! Their performance features some amazing dance moves coordinated to some of your favourite songs. They sing, they dance, they entertain! You will be yelling for more... Definitely a show not to be missed!
Polynesian Floorshow:
Performing Tahitian, Hawaiian, Samoan and New Zealand show with a Maori section included. If you saw this show last year you will remember how spectacular it was. If you missed it, be sure to come this year for what is a truly brilliant show. It has the works including fire stick twirling - where one of the performers ends up laying on his back and spinning the fire stick at an amazing speed with his feet! What a sight to see!
The MAP Project:
With their light jazz feel, funky dance grooves and acoustic polynesian influences, they will keep the crowd dancing all day long, serving up all the groove you can handle. Featuring local award winning artist Massey Smith with full 5 piece band. With a massive set list of all your favourite covers and a number of killer originals, you will love the MAP Project!
Spacifix:
This seven-piece band recently returned from a series of successful shows in Manchester, Amsterdam and London, followed closely by Sydney and Brisbane. And now we’re lucky to have them coming HERE to perform at Waitangi Day Sunshine Coast!
Spacifix exploded onto the NZ Music scene in May 2006 with their hit song "Sunshine Day". Since then Spacifix have released another four singles and their debut album "Much Love". Spacifix are considered New Zealand's best LIVE band and have performed over 100 shows within the last 12 months and appeared on over 30 TV shows.
They were selected to provide support for Christina Aguilera for her New Zealand shows in September 07. The band also have international acclaim and performances with artists like UB40 and Shaggy under their collective belt.
Spacifix started their careers four years ago, when they entered the Smoke Free Pacifika Beats national band competition and won. Since then, the band has been performing their blend of funk, pop, reggae, and rock all over New Zealand.
Spacifix spent several years writing songs and building a fan base in Auckland before releasing their debut album Much Love in 2006. The year was a successful one for the band, who were commissioned by World Vision to write and record the 2006 40-Hour Famine soundtrack, Spread da Word.
The music video of their hit single Sunshine Day won a prestigious Telly Award, which honours video and film productions from around the world, in Los Angeles, and the band have two Pacific Music Awards and one Tui (New Zealand Music Industry Award) under their belts already.
Spacifix also starred in their own 9 part, award winning documentary. The band’s early success and trip to Los Angeles were filmed for a nine-episode series aired on New Zealand Television called Henderson to Hollywood. The show won the Air New Zealand 2007 Screen Award for best reality series.
Dream big... work hard... no fear... EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED!!