| Main Performers | Ngati Ranana London Maori Club |
| Orchestra or Band | Whanau London Voices:
Julien Van Mellaerts,
Madeleine Pierard,
Filipe Manu,
Madison Nonoa,
Benson Wilson,
Phillip Rhodes,
Isabella Moore,
Kieran Rayner,
Marlena Devoe,
Sophie Sparrow,
Katherine McIndoe,
Christie Cook,
Claire Egan,
Kamilla Dunstan,
Rhonda Browne,
Carleen Ebbs,
Clinton Fung,
Leila Alexander,
Kamilla Dunstan,
Jonathan Eyers,
Harry Grigg,
Jarrod Lee,
Benjamin Reason |
| Performance Notes | The recorded performance was streamed for free later online in November 2020 by Tall Wall Media..
Based in the UK to further their careers or to study and unable to get home as the Covid-19 pandemic spread, most of these world-class singers have not been able to perform since theatres, opera houses and music schools closed in March, halting their main source of income. Many have been ineligible for government assistance and have struggled to find other work.
The singers decided to take the initiative and create a fundraising concert to perform songs from home and to spend time with other New Zealand singers after months in isolation. Thanks to the famed Kiwi Number 8 wire mentality and the support of sponsors including the Royal Albert Hall who donated the venue, all funds raised will go towards supporting the performers until performance venues can open again.
What started as just a simple idea of performing again has grown into something that is bringing dozens of performers together from NZ and London to share and celebrate our country, culture, and what unites us. Many of us have struggled through the pandemic, unable to go home, be with our friends and family or even make music. This performance will bring us together, provide an essential working opportunity for these professional musicians, lift our spirits and those of our audience, and share NZs stunning music with the world. We hope you enjoy this concert: our ode to New Zealand."
While the performance is free for all to enjoy, people can choose to contribute directly to the singers and musicians through their website. The concert include performances of Pakeha, Maori and Pavifiv songs. |