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Award winning singer songwriter Georgia Lines, Persian-Kiwi rapper CHAII, DJ double-act Sweet Mix Kids, and hip-hop legend Che Fu are just some of the artists performing at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park in Christchurch and Auckland later this year.

They’ll be joined by the show’s ensemble cast of Ella Monnery, Lavina Williams, Vince Harder, Nyree Huyser, Dillon Rhodes, Nate Dousand and Chris Melville, together with the fab four backing vocalists Anna Grahame, Paul Fagamalo, Iri Aumatangi and Hannah Rees.

A bevy of new performers discovered through the nationwide talent search will join the talent packed cast of singers, dancers, and twenty-piece orchestra when they hit the big stage to perform in front of a massive live audience at Hagley Park and the Auckland Domain.

Organisers are promising a spectacular evening of world-class, home-grown  entertainment with highlights including the lighting of the Mercury Christmas tree, the popular Coke Food Fest and an all-stars-on-stage lights and fireworks finale.

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park will be held at Christchurch’s Hagley Park on Saturday 30 November and at the Auckland Domain on Saturday 14 December starting at 7.30pm.

For all you need to know about the popular free outdoor Christmas spectacular go to www.coke.co.nz/christmas-in-the-park

For more information or to arrange interviews or photo opportunities, please contact Deborah Delaney at 021 480 961 or email deborah@dgaltd.co.nz

“There’s an amazing amount of talent in New Zealand!” says Dixon Nacey, creative director of Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, “and it just gets better every year!”

The award-winning musician heads up the nationwide talent search held each year to find aspiring young performers to be part of the iconic Christmas spectacular, now in its 30th year.

Dixon, together with the show’s musical director Andy Cochran and multi-talented choreographer Turanga Merito were overwhelmed by the response to this year’s callout.

“We received a record number of applications to audition for this year’s show and once again we were blown away by the sheer star quality of the performers we auditioned. From brilliant young soloists to the most dynamic dance groups, the talent was off the charts!”

The successful applicants will join a star-studded lineup of the nation’s top singers, musicians and dancers and perform for a massive live audience in Christchurch and Auckland later this year.

Annette Chillingworth of Coca-Cola NZ says, “This milestone year is a real testament to Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park’s enduring popularity. We’ve been celebrating Kiwi talent and bringing our communities together for three decades and this year’s show promises to be a celebration of the incredible talent the show has nurtured and showcased over the years.”
 
The final lineup will be announced next month, and organisers are promising concertgoers an extra special night of world-class entertainment, with pre-event DJs, arena-style stage, sound and lighting effects, a festival of food trucks and a fantastic fireworks finale.

For more information go to www.coke.co.nz/christmas-in-the-park

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park will be held at Hagley Park on Saturday 30 November and at the Auckland Domain on Saturday 14 December.

To arrange interviews or photo opportunities please contact Deborah Delaney  +64 21 480 961 or deborah@dgaltd.co.nz

As production amps up for this year’s Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park, the search is on for talented new performers to star in a very special production of the popular outdoor Christmas spectacular.

Creative director Dixon Nacey and his team are looking for exciting new talent to share the stage with some of New Zealand’s biggest acts when the two outdoor concerts return to Christchurch and Auckland later this year.

Dixon encourages aspiring young performers to audition for the iconic show saying, “It’s a great opportunity to be part of a show that has helped to fast-track the careers of many successful Kiwi entertainers and given thousands of talented performers the chance to work with and learn from some of the country’s best.” 

Annette Chillingworth of Coca-Cola NZ says, “This is a milestone year for Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park. We’ve been bringing great Kiwi talent together for 30 years and this year’s show will celebrate all the excitement, magic, and sheer talent that Kiwi audiences have enjoyed for three decades.”

Motivated performers are encouraged to apply online to audition. Successful applicants will be invited to attend the audition workshops being held next month in Auckland and Christchurch. 

So, if you, or someone you know, have what it takes to share the spotlight with some of New Zealand’s biggest stars, check out www.christmasinthepark.co.nz and click on AUDITIONS for more information.

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park will be held in Hagley Park Christchurch on Saturday 30 November and at the Auckland Domain on Saturday 14 December.

For more information or to arrange interviews or photo opportunities, please contact Deborah Delaney on 021 480 961 or deborah@dgaltd.co.nz