Gig Starters and Spaceship are hosting a hui at 2pm on Sunday, November 6, where a crew of industry professionals, a local recording artist and a production technician will be discussing the need-to-knows of putting on your own all ages gig.
After the hui is a soundcheck / workshop, with the chance to watch and be part of a live production set-up. And then at 4pm, it's gig time! We’re lucky to have TIA WARD and PERERI KING performing.
All are welcome to attend, and it's free entry - just make sure to RSVP at gigstarters.co.nz/rsvp-hastings
This event has been made possible with help from Napier City Council, Hastings District Council, and NZ Music Commission.
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[Guest crew]
「Pereri King 」
Napier based singer/songwriter and Māori TV 5 Minutes of Fame 2021 winner Pereri King works independently as a teacher and storyteller in Matauranga Māori. He also studied acting at Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School in 2011 and views music as a great way to bring whānau and community together.
「Tia Ward 」
Tia Ward is a young, up-and-coming Māori artist born and raised in Hawkes Bay, who has been performing her whole life and dreams of being a pop icon. Currently studying at Massey University, and at the beginning of a budding career, Tia feels she has many more stories to tell through her music. Her debut EP, Me & Me Too, a great reflection of her personal and charming roots-infused, pop songwriting is available on all digital platforms.
「Cameron Lithgow 」
A well-known face on the local performing arts scene with a wealth of knowledge in sound and lighting, Cameron Lithgow is a key member in the running of The Common Room, and Spaceship venues. He also works for TOI TOI and is a part of delivering multiple shows year round. Always up for a yarn, Cam is excited to be welcoming the extended community to share advice and enjoy some music at Spaceship.
「Rodney Fisher 」
Well-known in the music industry as the singer from Goodshirt, Rodney also has a background in music management, live events and content creation. He currently works at the NZ Music Commission as Special Projects and Events Manager and is responsible for creating the ‘Gig Starters’ initiative.
「Kev Carter 」
Kev Carter is the Grants and Partnerships advisor for The Hastings District Council Chair of The Hawkes Bay Funders Forum. HDC offers funding support for creatives and artists to develop projects and events across the district. Prior to working in local government Kev was managing youth programmes and events in Auckland.
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