HOLLIE SMITH ANNOUNCES LONG PLAYER 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

SUPPORT FROM MARK VANILAU AND TEEKS

New Zealand’s first lady of jazz and soul, Hollie Smith, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her iconic debut album LONG PLAYER with a nationwide tour.
 
LONG PLAYER firmly established Smith’s solo career and earned her a reputation as one of New Zealand’s most recognisable voices. It also earned her ‘Best Female Solo Artist’, ’Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ and ‘Best Producer’ at the 2007 New Zealand Music Awards. 
 
Coinciding with the tour and to mark the anniversary, Soundsmith/Warner Music NZ will release LONG PLAYER on vinyl for the first time. Released as a double LP, the set will have five bonus songs of her retrospective singles, including her famed ‘Bathe In The River’. It goes on sale on September 8.
 
Playing at well-known venues across New Zealand, carefully handpicked to fit the vibe of the critically-acclaimed record, the LONGPLAYER 10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR kicks off at San Fran in Wellington on September 14, before moving on to the Mayfair in New Plymouth on September 15. 
 
The tour picks up in the South Island again on September 29 at the Christchurch Arts Centre. 
 
Kiwi singer-songwriter Mark Vanilau will open for Smith at all of these above shows. A multi-instrumentalist with a smooth velvetine voice, Vanilau wowed critics with his debut EP, DARK HORIZON, and won ‘Best Song’ at the 2014 Pacific Music Awards. He also lends his talents to a wide range of well-known Kiwi acts, from Ladi6 to Dave Dobbyn.
 
Smith then plays the Port Chalmers Seafood Festival near Dunedin on September 30. She wraps up the tour in Auckland at Crystal Palace on October 6 with support from emerging Kiwi soul sensation TEEKS.
 
The young artist, who hails from Northland, has taken the Kiwi music scene by storm with his debut EP, THE GRAPEFRUIT SKIES. A mesmerising live performer, with a voice that’ll stop you in your tracks, TEEKS’ debut single ‘If Only'  has topped charts making the up-and-comer a must see.
 
Tickets for Hollie Smith’s LONGPLAYER 10th ANNIVERSARY TOUR are on sale at 9amFriday, August 4 at Cosmic Ticketing - https://www.cosmicticketing.co.nz/ 

HOLLIE SMITH TO OPEN FOR ALISON MOYET

Hollie Smith, one of New Zealand’s most loved singer-songwriters, will be opening for Alison Moyet on her New Zealand tour this October.

Renowned for her incredible live performances and powerhouse vocals, Hollie Smith is the perfect addition to these shows. “So excited, and looking forward to being back in these amazing theatres sharing the stage with this incredibly iconic artist”.

Kicking off in Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre on Friday 13th October, the tour then heads to Auckland’s ASB Theatre on Saturday 14th October before finishing at the stunningly refurbished Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch on Monday 16th October. This final concert in Christchurch has now sold out.

These concerts will undoubtedly be a remarkable musical experience that fans will remember for years to come. Not to be missed!

Friday 13 October 2017 Wellington Michael Fowler Centre www.ticketek.co.nz

Saturday 14 October 2017 Auckland ASB Theatre www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Monday 16 October 2017 Christchurch Isaac Theatre Royal SOLD OUT

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

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