HOLLIE SMITH ANNOUNCES THREE SOUTH ISLAND DATES

Hollie Smith is kicking off 2017 in style, with three acoustic shows in the South Island.
 
The Kiwi soul icon and her bassist, Marika Hodgson, will perform at the Sherwood in Queenstown on February 22, the Mayfair Theatre in Dunedin on February 23 and the SIT Centrestage in Invercargill on February 24.
 
The three-date tour will set the scene for another exciting year ahead for Smith, who in 2016 released her third full-length record WATER OR GOLD. The album secured Smith two nominations (Album of the Year and Best Female Solo Artist) at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards and received rave reviews from critics.

“Her pipes get the full workout on belters like ‘Any More’ and
‘In Love Again’ and she’s at her ­emotional peak in the heart-breaking
‘Helena’… and the intimate closer ‘Dream’.”
– James Belfield, The Listener
 
“Hollie Smith sings with equal parts vibrancy, raw energy and effortless control”
– Rolling Stone Magazine

Undoubtedly one of New Zealand’s strongest voices, Smith emerged in the late 1990s, working with the likes of Fat Freddy’s Drop and Trinity Roots.

She then cemented her place as one of the country’s most cherished acts with the 2006 Don McGlashan penned single ‘Bathe in the River’ before releasing her smash debut album LONG PLAYER, followed by HUMOUR AND THE MISFORTUNE OF OTHERS, and collaborations with Mara TK, as well as Anika Moa and Boh Runga.

Hollie Smith Live – tickets on sale now
 
Sherwood - Queenstown - February 22 – Tickets available from www.eventfinda.co.nz, the venue and Queenstown iSite
 
The Mayfair Theatre - Dunedin - February 23 – Tickets available from www.eventfinda.co.nz and the venue
 
SIT Centrestage - Invercargill - February 24 – Tickets available from www.ticketdirect.co.nz

MMF ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL CONTROL APPLICANTS

CONTROL: The Business of Music Management
Fifteen Music Managers from Australia and New Zealand
ready to take CONTROL

Successful applicants for the professional development programme CONTROL: The Business of Music Management, were announced today. Fifteen music managers have been selected to participate in the six month programme; twelve from Australia and three from New Zealand.

The three managers from New Zealand taking part in the programme are Dylan Keating, Fenella Stratton, and Manu Taylor. Not only will CONTROL have a huge impact on the artists they manage, which include the likes of Hollie Smith, Mice on Stilts, Laughton Kora, Bailey Wiley, Lontalius, and Race Banyon, but the knowledge they take away will also help inform the business of management on a nationwide level.

Chief Executive of the New Zealand Music Commission Cath Andersen said “There is a great tradition of entrepreneurial music companieson both sides of the Tasman. This program will not only foster stronger music businesses, but even stronger trans-Tasman networks that will benefit artists and managers alike.”

Joining them will be Australians from all over the country. Five Victorians will take part: Shaun Adams, Pete Sofo, Carolyn Logan, Lorrae Therese McKenna, and Jill Shelton. Joining them will be four managers from New South Wales: Andrew Boon, Luke Girgis, Regan Lethbridge and Narayan Wallace. The remaining places in the programme will be taken by Nicola Pitt from Alice Springs, Dominic Miller from Brisbane and Rachel Davison from Perth.

“What an impressive line-up of music managers from across Australia and New Zealand,” said Patrick Donovan, Chair, Australian Music Industry Network “They represent some of our most loved artists including Archie Roach, Frank Yamma and hot up and comers like Tash Sultana. CONTROL will help take them from strength to strength”

CONTROL will feature respected music industry advisers and business specialists. Mentors in the program will include New Zealand’s own Teresa Patterson as well as leading Canadian music manager Terry McBride, Australia’s Tom Larkin, and entertainment lawyer Julia Kosky from Los Angeles.

CONTROL incorporates two residential workshops. The first will be held in Hepburn Springs near Melbourne in late November, the second at the end of the program in April 2017.

The program is presented by the Australian Music Industry Network (AMIN), supported by the Music Managers Forum of New Zealand (MMF NZ) and the Australian Association of Artist Managers (AAM). Funding has been provided by the Australian Government and the New Zealand Music Commission, supported by a grant from Recorded Music NZ.

CHRISTMAS IN THE VINES & CHRISTMAS ON THE HARBOUR - Special guests announced

Dave Dobbyn, Hollie Smith, Stan Walker, Hayley Westenra to join Sol3 Mio on stage accompanied by Orchestra Wellington, The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra & The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

Sol3 Mio (Scott Maclachlan) are delighted to announce that some local legends will join them onstage for their festive celebrations: Dave Dobbyn (Lorraine Barry), Hollie Smith (Dylan Keating), Stan Walker and Hayley Westenra.  

Stan will join all three shows, Hollie will perform in Wellington and Auckland, Dave will join in Auckland and Hayley will appear in Canterbury

The shows - a spectacular seasonal event highlight - will bring together some of the country’s most decorated and beloved artists for duets with Sol3 Mio amongst a mix of opera arias, hits from Sol3 Mio’s two albums, and everyone’s favourite Christmas carols.

Accompanying Sol3 Mio and guests will be the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra at Waipara Hills, Orchestra Wellington at Waitangi Park and Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Villa Maria.

Tickets for these very special shows are now on sale from Ticketmaster for Auckland and Christchurch, and Ticketek for Wellington.

Tickets are priced at $85 (+ booking fees) for general admission field area, with general admission seated tickets available at $115 (+ booking fees). One child under 12 will be admitted free with a full paying adult in the general admission field area. All patrons must hold a ticket for the general admission seated area.

Civic Events presents Christmas In The Vines & Christmas On The Harbour 2016
With Sol3 Mio and special guests

DECEMBER
Thursday 15th
Sol3 Mio – Christmas On The Harbour  - Wellington - Waitangi Park
Featuring Hollie Smith, Stan Walker & Orchestra Wellington

Saturday 17th
Sol3 Mio – Christmas In The Vines - Canterbury- Waipara Hills
FeaturingStan Walker, Hayley Westenra & The Christchurch Symphony Orchestra

Sunday 18th
Sol3 Mio – Christmas In The Vines - Auckland - Villa Maria                    
Featuring Dave Dobbyn, Hollie Smith, Stan Walker & The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra

MICE ON STILTS 'ORCA'

Auckland indie ensemble Mice On Stilts' (Dylan Keating) recent album Hope For A Mourning was met with high praise from listeners and reviewers alike, with their hauntingly beautiful track 'The Hours' making the top 20 finalists for this year's APRA Silver Scroll Award.

Founded on ideas of darkness, empathy and catharsis, new single 'Orca' presents ethereal vocal arrangements paired with jazz brass orchestration - Benjamin Morley’s other-worldly voice growing more harrowing as the song builds amongst a choral backdrop.

The accompanying video was compiled and edited by Adam Von Penfold from vintage online film footage, adding an element of nostalgia to the track.

'Orca' is now available for purchase from Bandcamp, iTunes and all good digital service providers.