Christchurch Entertainment Bureau

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DND Showband

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Incorporating live musicians, layered vocal harmony, choreography, costumes, lighting and stage draping. Tremendous catalogue of material ranging 50s through to today.

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Five highly visual performers plus sound engineer.

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The New Entrants

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Contemporary rock 'n roll and pop hits that your Granny probably doesn't know but she would like anyway. Band suited to events large and small, wedings etc where the young at heart are attending.

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Fully live 5 piece consisting of male lead vocals (and cow bell!), 2 guitars/vocals, keyboard/vocals, bass/vocals and drums (Steve cannot sing).

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The Vague As Brothers

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Presenting The Sultans of Swank, The Kings of Kitsch, Australasia's Cabaret superstars: Les and Elvis Vague As, The Vague As Brothers!Delivering a slick and energetic show of ultra stylish fun with the emphasis on pure entertainment. The Brothers play all the hits you love but are afraid to admit it.

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Les Vague As is a classic showman with all the moves. His lighthearted delivery and pitch perfect vocal excellence is pure class and the guy can dance baby, yeah! Les Vague As is a classic showman vocalist with all the moves. Elvis Vague As maestro of the organ extraordinaire

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Get Smart

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Get Smart! is The Premium Function Band you need for any assignment from Corporate Functions, Balls, Weddings and Birthdays. Get smart! is made up from a wealth of talented, experienced and professional musicians (aka agents!) with a common mission; to provide their clients with a musical experience that will leave them wanting more...

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7 piece band Fronted by world class vocals agent "99" and her superb backing musical agents.

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Level Three

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From a Dixie Chicks 'mini-set' with a stripped-back band to the full 17 members, Level 3 take you on a journey as they stage a cabaret/concert type show.

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To little space here to outline the full band!! Please see down loadable promo pack for a detailed rundown.

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Lowdown

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Lowdown is Christchurch's dirty-lowdown-blues band that bring an authentic blues and guitar boogie sound straight from Beale Street, TN. Covers performed originally written by old school blues merchants to modern interpretations of the blues by artists such as ZZ Top.

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Local blues legend Billy Vallance on vocals,and a very fat sounding mouth organ, Richard Price on lead guitar, John Parkinson on bass and drumming stalwart Dougie Petrie.

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X-RoadZ

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Specializing in powerhouse rock covers from the 1960s and 1970s, X-RoadZ perform early British and American rock n roll with uncanny realism in a kick arse fashion. A band for Rocking Baby Boomers and rock music lovers in general.

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Fully live 5 piece; Ronnie Harris - Guitar/vocals, Mike Davison - Guitar/vocals, Bill Kearns - bass guitar/vocals, Terry Gallavin - keyboards/vocals, Jeff Stribling - Drums/percussion.

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The Crush

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The Crush perform dance floor winners of pop/rock/disco classics from the 60s to the 90s. Their contemporary style is well suited to weddings, balls, corporate events and parties where a punchy sounding dance band is required. The Crush feature the chameleon like vocal skills of Lesley Alexander.

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Three or 4 piece consisting of live electric guitar and bass with lead female vocals. The option of a live drummer is available for bigger rooms/events. The band come complete with a professional-level sound system and lighting.

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Sneaky Feet

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Sneaky Feet will play music to suit the respective gig; jazz (of all styles including swing) to blues to rock to funk to popular covers from the 1960's and upwards. Sneaky Feet make the ideal band for weddings, balls, conferences and wherever a quality function band is required.

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Four piece featuring 4 vocalists and all live instruments; Danny Wilson on sax/flute/clarinet, Rob Carpenter on bass (electric and/or upright), Harry Harrsion on guitar (acoustic and/or electric) and Wayne Allen on drums (soft or loud!).

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The Bubblemen

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Broad range of covers and styles from rock classics to pop to country to irish. The Bubblemen are suited to events large and small where a cracking live band is required.

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Bubblemen are a collective of musicians based around a fully live 4 to 5 piece line up consisting of guitars, bass, drums and lead vocals. Availability pending there is a keyboard and sax player option.

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The Crystal Set

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The Crystal Set perform a wide range of well-known material from the 50's to the present. Fronted by Sarah, a dynamo of a lead singer, this dynamic 5 piece fully live band have been receiving an incredible response each time they perform.

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Featuring the talented and energetic Sarah Newman (lead vocals / acoustic guitar) with seasoned musicians Dave Josland (lead guitar, Damien Rowlands (Guitar/Vocals), Steven Easton (Bass/Vocals) & Campbell Patterson (Drums/Vocals). The band provides their own quality sound system and interactive lighting rig.

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The Beatgirls

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The Beatgirls make their own style as the image gallery will attest! Since 1996, The Beatgirls machine lead by Andrea Sanders have been wowing audiences all over the globe from small rooms to concert halls to outdoor festivals. Many show options available Andrews Sisters to Motown to BOND girls.

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For most events The Beatgirls perform as a vocal trio with a show tailored to your event. With stunning costumes, snappy choreography and great 3 part vocals The Beatgirls stage a top tier world-class show.

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Acoustic Solution

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Acoustic Solution, as the name suggests perform their music live, with a combination of guitar, bass and drums. This is music as it was meant to be: real songs played by real musicians with a passion for performance.

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Duo to Quartet Options available featuring 4 vocalists guitar bass and drums.

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Studio 54

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Studio 54 is one of New Zealand's premiere corporate, wedding and function band. A collaboration of the creme de la creme of South Island musicians, they provide a diverse repertoire which is possible due to the presence of their talented horn section. Easy listening jazz to the best rock/pop/soul/disco covers. Studio 54 also have the option of the Andrews Sisters show for the appropriate venue/theme.

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5 to 8 piece to suit the available budget and venue. Fully live band including horn section. Fronted by the superb vocal styling of Courtenay Washington.

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The Black Velvet Band

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Welcome to the home of foot stomping rock n reel.... Since the early 1990's The Black Velvet Band have been generating an intense energy in their performances. BVB is suited to any occasion where a kick-arse rockn reel band is required. Their trump card is the optional Hoolie Night which involves a traditional Irish Barn Dance known as a Ceilidh.

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Fully live 5 piece. In Ceilidh mode they are a 6 piece.

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Mister Meana

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Mister Meana is the go-to band of choice for the major balls, parties, conferences and social events on the Christchurch calendar. Originally formed from the 'The Police band', Mister Meana have carried the baton now for 20+ years and still going stronger than ever.

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7 piece band with horn section and superbly fronted by Pania!

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Puree

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Perfectly suited for a wide range of events. A popular wedding band Puree can cover all musical styles with ease. Featuring a flexible lineup including live percussion and saxophone and an unbeatable repertoire.

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Options available from Duo to 5 piece including live saxophone,percussion, male and female vocals and keyboard.

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Lucre

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If your guests number from a few dozen to a few hundred, Lucre (Loo-Ka) is the band for any occasion. Weddings, parties, balls and formals Lucre set the scene with a wide range of music styles from rock to pop to funky stuff.

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2 lead vocalists with live drums and electric guitar with high quality backing tracks carrying the keyboards and bass.
Lucre is lead by the super-experienced Harry Beach on guitar/vocals, Myra on lead vocals and Sam on the drums. Lucre come complete with a professional level sound and light system.

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Almost Famous

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Supremely versatile band specializing in well known classics from the 1960's to 1990's, easy listening to modern pop music. Especially suited to weddings, balls and corporate events. Also available as The Andrews Sisters.

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Available as a trio or duo, 3 lead vocalists and keyboards fronted by the dynamic Maree Humphries. A massively experienced, technically proficient and professionally presented act.