Irish Supergroup Announces New Zealand Tour

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IRISH SUPERGROUP ANNOUNCES NZ TOUR
2 – 10 MAY, 2014
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Irish super-group Celtic Thunder – a singing phenomenon that has swept the world – announces it will tour New Zealand for the very first time, performing beautiful songs from its chart-topping album MYTHOLOGY.

All six male soloists, Emmet Cahill, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly, George Donaldson, Neil Byrne and Colm Keegan, perform solo and ensemble numbers – songs that have led Celtic Thunder to twice being named Billboard’s Top World Music Artist.

Known for their eclectic mix of songs, ranging from traditional Irish fare to international hits such as ‘The Boys are Back in Town’ and ‘The Sound of Silence’, as well as original compositions including ‘Voices’ and ‘Hunter’s Moon’, Celtic Thunder will perform in Hamilton, Auckland, the Hawke’s Bay, Wellington, Queenstown, Dunedin and Christchurch in May.

In addition to the vocalists, the tour will also feature master musicians on strings, guitars, percussion, whistles, pipes and more in the dynamic eight-piece Celtic Thunder band.  The tour’s musical director is David Munro, who also plays keyboards in the show. 

The tour celebrates the release this year of the 9th Celtic Thunder CD, MYTHOLOGY, which debuted at #1 on Billboard's World Music Chart and marked the group’s 5th consecutive release to debut at #1, as well as the companion MYTHOLOGY DVD. Both the MYTHOLOGY CD and DVD were released in New Zealand this year.

Created by CELTIC THUNDER Producer Sharon Browne, MYTHOLOGY bears all the hallmarks of a CELTIC THUNDER live show; an impressive and imposing stage resembling an ancient stone pathway drawn from Celtic lore and dramatic effects via lighting and choreography. Celtic Thunder‘s signature brand of emotive and dramatic storytelling through traditional and contemporary music is found throughout the show. MYTHOLOGY presents the audience with the perfect blend of entertainment, ideology and Gaelic spirituality, providing a modern twist on Celtic folklore.

CELTIC THUNDER TV Special

A heart-warming Celtic Thunder TV One Christmas Special will feature holiday standards such as "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas," "Let It Snow," "Winter Wonderland" and "Silent Night" as well as a few specially-written originals, "Going Home For Christmas", "Christmas Morning Donegal" and "Our First Christmas Together". Filmed in Poughkeepsie, NY, in front of a live audience, Damian McGinty, Keith Harkin, Paul Byrom, Ryan Kelly and George Donaldson of Celtic Thunder bring together their affinity for a great popular song with outstanding live performances and pay homage to cherished holiday favourites.

CELTIC THUNDER TV Special: TV One at 8:20am on Christmas Day, 2013.

The Celtic Thunder Christmas record features 14 all-time Christmas favourites done Celtic Thunder style and includes "Winter Wonderland" "Let It Snow" "Silent Night" "All I Want for Christmas Is You" and more. Also available on DVD with 11 additional songs and exclusive solo performances.

CELTIC THUNDER – MYTHOLOGY NZ TOUR 2014

www.celticthunder.com
Tickets for Auckland from www.ticketmaster.co.nz / 0800 111 999
Tickets for Dunedin from www.ticketdirect.co.nz / 0800 224 224
Tickets for all other shows from www.ticketek.co.nz / 0800 842 538

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