Story Brings Christmas Magic to the Airwaves

Friday 2nd December, 2016

Story Brings Christmas Magic to the Airwaves with Earthquake Fundraiser

TV3’s Story is bringing a very Kiwi addition to New Zealand airwaves this Christmas season, launching their very own holiday hit ‘Christmas in New Zealand’ - with all proceeds going to the New Zealand Red Cross November Earthquake appeal.

The track is available now on iTunes, and features an eclectic line-up of New Zealanders including Frankie Stevens, Joe Cotton, Dennis Marsh, Peter Dunne, Nadia Lim - and the Briscoes lady.

After discovering an uncelebrated gem of a track ‘Christmas in New Zealand’ by Dennis Marsh the Story team have worked with Dennis to bring a modern version to the airwaves. Their dream is to get a real Kiwi Christmas song to Christmas number one.

Reporter Dale Owens, who chanced across the original track, describes it as festive, friendly, fun - and shamelessly New Zealand.

“Christmas here is about friends, family, giving and generosity - not snow or sitting by the fire. Dennis' track spells out a Kiwi Christmas, it’s about time we had our own Christmas song. ”

If the name Dennis Marsh doesn't ring a bell, it should - he's currently recording his 29th album with Sony. Dennis, 65, has been the top-selling country music artist in New Zealand. His album ‘Maori Songbook’ outsold Adele and Katy Perry locally when it was released in 2011.

Story Executive Producer Fiona MacMillan said: “We think this song could become a classic, plus you can’t go past the fact that it’s a great way to help the people of North Canterbury and Marlborough who deserve a bit of a hand these holidays.”

‘Christmas in New Zealand’ can be purchased on iTunes now with proceeds going to the New Zealand Red Cross November Earthquake appeal.

Credits:

• Available on iTunes at: https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/christmas-in-new-zealand-red/id1181812858

• 2016 version performed by Dennis Marsh and others, written by Rosie Parsons, produced by Sam de Jong.

• Music video is available at Newshub: http://www.newshub.co.nz/entertainment/storys-christmas-in-new-zealand-song-released-profits-going-to-earthquake-relief-2016120121

• Original track performed by Dennis Marsh, written by Rosie Parsons. Music video is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moea7O4XNFs

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