A wop bop a loola, a wop bam boom!

MEDIA RELEASE – April, 2011

A wop bop a loola, a wop bam boom!

Tom Sharplin and his band join award-winning Operatunity in a national “Rock around the 50’s” tour launching late April.

Operatunity’s own Geoffrey Hughes will join Karen Davy – the singing sister of our furiously fast fiddler Marian Burns – alongside New Zealand’s “Mr Rock n Roll” Tom Sharplin and his band members Bruce French, Ray Eade, and Peter Wood.
Sharplin says his peers have spoken highly of this entertainment company with its professionalism and talent.

“Myself and band are really excited to be joining Operatunity with our up and coming show around New Zealand,” he says.

“Our audiences are certain of having a great time with music that will take you back to the fun days of the 50’s Rock n Roll, with some laughs along the way.”
It’s not the first time Tom Sharplin has appeared on-stage with Geoffrey Hughes either.

The stars are reunited after performing together over 25 years ago in the Auckland Theatre production of ‘Grease’ the Rock n Roll musical, where they performed alongside international movie star Russell Crowe.
Operatunity invites audiences to dress-up and join the fun, as the 50’s is a fabulous decade for fun, happy music that you really can’t sit still listening to.

Tickets are just $28 including lunch with the artists, with further discounts available for group or concession bookings.

Operatunity will visit 25 venues from Whangarei to Invercargill with its “Rock around the 50’s” tour, starting April 26.

To book tickets or request a free brochure of the Daytime Concert Series call Operatunity on 0508 266 237, online at www.operatunity.co.nz, or email bookings@operatunity.co.nz. Calls are toll free, and no booking or postage fees apply.

About Operatunity ~ Operatunity was formed in 2001 by three friends, John Cameron, Geoffrey Hughes, and Susan Boland. The partners have known each other for over twenty years and have had extensive experience in performing and event management. Operatunity Entertainment Ltd was established to offer professional employment for singers by providing opportunities available within New Zealand.

The Daytime Concert Series provides quality fun concerts in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere with eight specially-themed concerts at 25 venues throughout New Zealand. Concerts commence at 11 am and are ideal for people who prefer to go out during the day rather than at night. Operatunity venues are: Avondale, Howick, North Shore, Orewa, Papakura, Remuera, Ashburton, Christchurch West, Dunedin, Greymouth, Invercargill, Nelson, Timaru, Gisborne, Hamilton, Hastings, Kapiti, Lower Hutt, Masterton, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Taupo, Tauranga, Whanganui, and Whangarei.

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