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Strike Soundsystem Joins Manukau Festival of Arts
Media Release
28 October 2009
Strike Soundsystem
will bring an electrified performance to the city as part of
the Manukau Festival of Arts.
Strike brings the best
of their high energy drumming and percussion music and mixes
it with live DJ production and vocals. Strike is a high
energy drumming group made up of New Zealand's most
outstanding percussionists, specialising in movement-based,
choreographed percussion.
Council Arts Manager Leisa
Siteine says Strike Soundsystem brings the exhilaration of
live percussionists who beat, bang and hammer a range of
traditional and custom-
made instruments.
“This
is definitely a show that will be action-packed and
explosive. It won’t be a show that will see the audience
sitting in their seats – it’s more like a dance party
with a festive atmosphere.”
Strike have toured their
shows internationally, with recent performances in Australia
and China. Their original music, dynamic presentation and
creative flexibility have wowed, entertained, surprised and
impressed audiences within New Zealand and around the world.
For this show, Strike has also enlisted the talent of
Wellington-based diva Lisa Tomlins, well-known for her
association with Rhombus, Fat Freddy’s Drop and
Shapeshifter. Also joining Strike will be MC Mana, Margot
Pierard and hip hop/breaks DJ Samu (aka Sam Minns), who will
collectively create an evening of big beats that will leave
the audience buzzing and wanting more.
Strike
musicians will be holding special workshops with a small
group of Manukau secondary students during the week, with
students getting a chance to perform as part of the show on
Friday night. The students come from Macleans College, James
Cook High School, Pakuranga College, Mangere College and
Elim Christian School.
The Manukau Festival of Arts
continues until 15 November with something for everyone.
There will be theatre, dance, music and visual arts. Visit
http://http://www.mfa.org.nz for full programme details, or
pick up a copy of the programme from your nearest library or
arts centre.
What: Strike Soundsystem
When: Friday
13 November, 7.30pm
Where: TelstraClear Pacific Events
Centre
Cost: $15
Tickets: http://http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz or 0800 4 TICKET
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