228 days ago

MSO presents our 'Family Concert', 5pm June 16, Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau

Shelley Robertson from Manukau Symphony Orchestra

This vibrant family concert is an opportunity for our tamarki and their whānau to come together and experience some truly exciting classical music! The repetoire features:

ROSSINI: ‘BARBER OF SEVILLE’ OVERTURE
WILLIAMS: HARRY POTTER ‘HEDWIG’S THEME’ & ‘RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK’
BACH: CONCERTO FOR TWO VIOLINS
MOZART: ‘LAUDATE DOMINUM’
HAMILTON: ‘THE SONG IS BUT A DOOR’
ORFF: ‘O FORTUNA’
HANDEL: 'PIANO CONCERTO NO. 2'
PUCCINI: SELECTED ARIAS

These peices will be brought to life by:

BRENT STEWART: Conductor
EVE LU: Violin
ANGEL WEN TAO: Violin
PAKURANGA CHORAL SOCIETY
FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CHOIR

...with performances by the winners of the second NICHOLAS TARLINGA ARIA COMPETITION, including overall winner, the very talented Sarah Mileham.

Join us for an enchanting musical journey that promises to captivate audiences of all ages. The evening kicks off with the playful overture of Rossini’s ‘Barber of Seville’, setting the stage for a delightful fusion of classical and contemporary masterpieces. Experience soul-stirring Hallelujahs harmonised by two choirs, and the magic and adventure of Harry Potter and Indiana Jones to take you on a captivating ride.


We are thrilled to welcome back the charismatic Brent Stewart, whose presence charmed both the MSO and our audiences, filling the venue to capacity. Furthermore, we are excited to showcase two exceptionally talented young violinists who will perform the mesmerising J.S Bach Double Violin Concerto. This promises to be an evening filled with extraordinary music and memorable moments.


This concert was a massive hit in 2023, so be sure to book your seats now to secure an unforgettable experience!

Get your tickets at www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Tickets range from $5 to $45 per person, or just over $70 for a family group.

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More messages from your neighbours
6 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
  • 61.7% Summer
    61.7% Complete
  • 36.7% Winter
    36.7% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
1396 votes
14 days ago

⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️

The Team from SPCA New Zealand

It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:

👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.
On behalf of the animals - thank you ❤️

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3 days ago

Worst Xmas ever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's a a lot of planning that goes into Christmas day and sometimes things just don't go to plan. But it can be a good thing - a family mishap or hilarious memory that you can laugh about in Christmases to come.

Whether you burnt the dinner or were stranded at an airport...

Share your Christmas mishaps below!

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