The following is the programme for the Concert in the Orchard, 4pm Saturday 28th January 2012.
Gates open at 3pm - parking available on site. Traffic arriving generally causes significant congestion on Settlement Road so please follow the directions of the traffic marshallers.
4:00 to 4:30 - Diana Harris
Diana lives in Long Beach California. She's been playing festivals and clubs in New Zealand and the Cook Islands for three years and is really looking forward to bringing her music to festivals in Australia and New Zealand.
4:30 to 5:15 - Ashley Cooper & Michael Tipping
New Zealand IDOL finalist Ashley Cooper met veteran singer/songwriter Michael Tipping in October 2007. Just one month later, they were named the winners of the Rising Star Award at the Variety Artist Club Annual Awards Show. Avid and skilled songwriters, these two also got the nod as NZCM Song Writers of the Year.
Read Ashley and Michael's profile
5:15 to - 5:25 Collection for Emergency Services
The Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance has been operating from Waikato Hospital since 1987. Servicing the Waikato, King Country, and Bay of Plenty districts the Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance and its expert crew carry out approximately 500 missions each year. A mix of ambulance, inter-hospital transfers and search and rescue work makes up these missions with the overall service having a very real impact on outcomes for members of the community unfortunate enough to suffer serious illness or injury.
The Bell222B helicopter and its expert crew of pilots, paramedics, flight nurses and officers of the Police force, respond quickly and effectively to all emergencies to ensure delivery of the best level of service; a service made possible through the donations of time, money, goods and services from local businesses, service groups and the community at large.
Website: Westpac Helicopters Waikato
5:25 to 5:35 - Surprise Guest Appearance
A surprise guest appearance????
5:35 to 6:35 - Tim Beveridge and Anna Hawkins
Tim has sung in every major venue in New Zealand as well as the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne Concert Hall with well known New Zealand performers such as Sir Howard Morrison, Dame Malvina Major and Hayley Westenra. He has conceived, produced, directed and starred in his own festival productions over the past ten years.
6:35 to 6:45 - Lucky Ticket Draw
Fantastic prizes in the lucky ticket draw sponsored by Puka Park
6:45 to 6:55 - Yak 52 Aerobatic Team
The Red Star Aerobatic Team has been performing at air shows throughout New Zealand for more than ten years. The Russian Yak 52s flown by the team is now a well recognised aircraft throughout New Zealand. The team is now a feature at all of the major air shows including Warbirds over Wanaka, Wings Over Wairarapa, the Omaka Classic Fighters and the RNZAF show at Whenuapai. Between two and eight aircraft perform many smaller displays dependant on each members work commitments.
The team is always honoured to support Westpac Rescue Choppers through Gary and the team at the Pauanui Concert in the Orchard.
6:55 to 8:55 - Marian Burns and her band
A top New Zealand fiddle player, Burns has justifiably been described as New Zealand's fastest fiddler and she has a personality to match. She is an expert at playing to an audience, which is evident when the crowd joins in by singing, clapping and tapping along. Her tremendously infectious energy, coupled with superb musicianship, saw her named the Country Music Entertainer of the Year. Featured in Marian's band are:
Jeannine Beatie – Lead Singer
Peter Bayliss – Lead Guitar
Mike Abbott – Drummer
Rob Galley – Guitarist