2 musical virtuosos will perform an incredible line-up of diverse and fabulous music for your listening pleasure, before they both head off on their respective international touring schedules.
You absolutely won't want to miss their superb talents:
Gray Bartlett MBE, almost needs no introduction.
He was presented with the first-ever NZ International Gold Disc in March 1968 for “La Playa” which was a major hit in Japan in 1965. Gray has toured and supported many international acts including Connie Francis, Bobby Vee, The Ventures, Tom Jones, Herman’s Hermits & Michael Crawford. His awards are numerous and include NZCMA Hands of Fame 1981, Top NZ Country Band 1983, NZ Country Instrumentalist 1984 & 1986, and of course he was awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1987 New Year Honours for services to entertainment.
Annie Gong
Billed internationally as "An One Women Symphony Orchestra"; Voted musician of the Year 2019 in New York by the Federation of American Musicians Singers and Performing Artists. She is not part of the Orchestra, she is the Orchestra! Annie absolutely brings the entire Orchestra to life on her digital accordion. She has an amazing repertoire of Classical music through to cross over, country, Pop, and Rock music.
Her rendition of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah' never leaves a dry eye in the house!
Bar opens at 7pm, with showtime at 8pm.