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Introducing SONIC BOOM! After SELL OUT shows in upper North Island - we are hitting the road and heading to Kapiti Coast!

A high-energy live concert experience delivering the ultimate family night out! SONIC BOOM brings the excitement of a real rock concert to young audiences, packed with epic singalongs, huge dance moments, and nonstop fun.

Featuring some of New Zealand’s most experienced musicians, the band has decades of combined experience performing across New Zealand and around the world at festivals, major events, and live venues—bringing world-class musicianship and rockstar energy to every show.

Expect flashy guitar solos, bold costumes, big crowd interaction, and a show bursting with colour, surprises, and feel-good moments that kids (and parents!) will love.

The concert also stars 10-year-old drumming sensation Indy Monroe, fresh from performances at Christmas in the Park, Balloons Over Waikato, and the Americana Festival. Indy brings serious talent, big personality, and inspiring young-star energy to the stage.

Got a little one who loves to sing, dance, or air guitar? Come and give them an unforgettable first concert experience!

𝗦𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗦 𝗬𝗢𝗨'𝗟𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗥!

K-Pop Demon Hunters, Katseye, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Pharell Williams, Minions, Queen, Katy Perry, Chappell Roan, Bruno Mars & Rose, Cotten Eyed Joe - Rednex/ Minions, SING, Shakira and more..!!

You’re invited to a high-energy, feel-good 60s dance party: Let’s Twist Again! that’s all about fun, freedom, and the fabulous music that defined a generation! Step back into the swingin' sixties — a time of bold fashion, big hair, and even bigger dance moves — and get ready to twist!

With a sensational live band, powerhouse vocals, and a cast of fabulous artists, this show brings the spirit of the Twist craze and 60s dance floor classics to life. From the sock-hop stompers to the Motown movers, this is a show full of infectious rhythms and carefree fun.

Get ready to dance and sing along to iconic hits like Twist and Shout from The Beatles, I Feel Good - James Brown, Aretha Franklin’s Respect, You Can’t Hurry Love from The Supremes, Let’s Twist Again – Chubby Checker and These Boots Are Made for Walkin’, made famous by Nancy Sinatra.

Whether you're dancing, clapping, or just grooving in your seat, this show promises non-stop entertainment, nostalgic joy, and a whole lot of rockin’ and rollin’.

So tease up that beehive, dust off your go-go boots, and get ready to twist again!

The sound of a generation, and the music that has influenced every generation since – that’s The Beatles. And now you can relive the heyday of The Beatles with Beatlemania On Tour!

Hear the greatest Pop and Rock songs ever written, performed live with exquisite attention to detail and in their original key, and brought to life on stage with authentic costumes, replica instruments and theatrical lighting.

With a setlist you’ll know – and sing-along to! - from start to finish, you can expect Hey Jude, All Your Need is Love, Yellow Submarine, Let It Be, Twist & Shout, Yesterday, Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da, Come Together, Get Back, Love Me Do, Blackbird, Help!, Eleanor Rigby, Here Comes the Sun, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and so many more.

Treat yourself to a night of great music, fun and nostalgia… this is a show you’re guaranteed to love!

This is an annual event on the Kapiti Coast where businesses have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to the local community. Perfect timing for Christmas shopping. For more information regarding exhibitors, please visit our website www.KapitiWomensExpo.co.nz.

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The Sweet Caroline Tour: A Tribute to Neil Diamond is a celebration of one of the most enduring songbooks in popular music history - an era when songs were written with heart, soul and honesty, and melodies stayed with you for a lifetime.

This outstanding live production recreates that feeling in the most authentic way possible, with a full live band, powerful backing vocalists and a frontman whose voice and presence capture the unmistakable spirit of Neil Diamond. From iconic stadium anthems to deeply loved classics, every performance is delivered with energy, respect and a deep love for the music.

Hear all the timeless hits: Sweet Caroline, Song Sung Blue, Red Red Wine, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Cherry Cherry, Crunchy Granola Suite, Shilo, Solitary Man, Kentucky Woman, I Am… I Said, Holly Holy, Soolaimon and more.

Sing along, relive the magic and remember what great live music truly sounds like.