Featuring performances from the top echelon of NZ artists with, and alongside, the best of our young songwriters and performers. The amazing entertainment line-up includes:
- The one-time only reformation of CITIZEN BAND... Mike and Geoffery Chunn, Greg Clark and Brent Eccles – last time they performed in the Town Hall, in 1979, the Mayor banned all further rock concerts at the venue! Now they're back!
- Don McGlashan performing with his son Louis (and others)
- Jordan Luck of the The Exponents performing with Eddie Rayner of Split Enz with special guests Sons of Solomon from Rangitoto College
- The winner of the Play It Strange songwriting competition – Anna Macdonald with a hot acoustic guitar orchestra of handsome 17 year olds
- And another Play It Strange success story, Matthew Nanai from Lynfield College, with his buddies – they call themselves Humble Souls
- Jennifer Ward-Lealand as MC and much more...
The evening will be complimented by an exquisite menu of fine food thoughtfully put together especially for 'A Night with Strange Friends' by Austin's catering.
Plus, don't miss out on the opportunity to bid on a selection of exclusive and unique memorabilia, packages and experiences, check out the selection below...
Tickets $250, tables of 10 $2500 – Tickets selling fast!
Confirm your place now by emailing rsvp@empirepr.co.nz or call (09) 378 9030
A selection of the confirmed Auction Items...
- Split Enz Memorabilia Pack. A collection of priceless memorablia including items from Mike Chunn's personal collection.
- Citizen Band Pack
- A coaching session with ex All Black great, Waka Nathan and current All Black, Doug Howlett
- A day of Golf with Sir Bob Charles in Christchurch
- Neil Finn photo by Mark Smith and lyrics by Neil Finn - framed seperately using museum quality materials by John Leech framers
- The exclusive opportunity to dine for lunch with Sam Neill at his vineyard, Two Paddocks with artist Grahame Sydney and poet Brian Turner for you and three friends
Split Enz Memorabilia Pack. A collection of priceless memorablia including items from Mike Chunn's personal collection.
Citizen Band Pack
A coaching session with ex All Black great, Waka Nathan and current All Black, Doug Howlett
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Two All Black(s) legends from two great eras. Waka Nathan, "The Black Panther" (one of the great loosies of all time), coupled with Doug Howlett (star winger in the current All Black team) - will both participate in a training session with a team of your choosing (conditions apply). |
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| Estimated RRP | Priceless |
| Donor | Waka Nathan and Doug Howlett |
A day of Golf with Sir Bob Charles in Christchurch
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An exclusive opportunity for 3 people to play a round of golf with Sir Bob Charles, at the internationally acclaimed Clearwater Golf resort in Christchurch. The prize includes green fees, cart fees and of course, the chance to impress New Zealand’s greatest golfer of all time, Sir Bob Charles! (return air fares to and from Chch, are to be confirmed) |
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| Estimated RRP | Priceless |
| Donor | Sir Bob Charles |
Neil Finn photo by Mark Smith and lyrics by Neil Finn - framed seperately using museum quality materials by John Leech Framers
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Mark Smith is a renowned New Zealand freelance and portrait photographer. In 2000, Mark published the book 'Neil Finn Once Removed' released internationally with Sanctuary Publishing. The book received much publicity and acclaim, both here and overseas. The Photo is an archival fibre based print, 8x10 inches. It is the original print that was drum scanned for the book. It shows Neil Finn receiving a final applause from the crowd, at the Royal concert hall in Nottingham, U.K, on October 3rd, 1998. Nearing the end of a five-month world solo tour, his first. The lyrics, ".. and praise will come to those whose kindness leaves you without debt", are from the song "Faster Than Light" and signed by the author, Neil Finn. John Leech Framers has framed the two pieces in this item in off-white using museum archive quality materials. |
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| Estimated RRP | Priceless |
| Donor | Mark Smith and Neil Finn |
The exclusive opportunity to dine for lunch with Sam Neill at his vineyard, Two Paddocks with artist Grahame Sydney and poet Brian Turner for you and three friends
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A Feast for the Artistic Senses - Experience great wine in a stunnig Central Otago setting with three of New Zealand's leading creative personalities. Sam Neill hosts you and three friends at his vineyard Two Paddocks with artist Grahame Sydney and poet Brian Turner. |
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| Estimated RRP | Priceless |
| Donor | Sam Neill |







