Operatunity Daytime Concerts and Travel is delighted to present Strike Up the Band, a scintillating celebration of the best of the big band era, touring nationwide 3rd May – 2nd June 2023 across 22
venues. The concert is sure to have seniors swaying in their seats, transported to a bygone-era by Operatunity’s velvet
voices and the smooth sounds of New Zealand’s finest instrumentalists.
Strike Up the Band features the sultry voices of Operatunity Principal Resident Artist Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, NZ singer actor Isaac
Pawson - who audiences may recognise from his recent stint in Shortland Street, award winning soprano Kelly Lim Harris,
and Vanessa Kelly - one half of the iconic 90s Kiwi pop duo Deep Obsession. Of course, as the title suggests, the
singers will be joined by a sizzling live band featuring New Zealand’s most iconic instrumentalists including trumpeter
Mike Booth, saxophonist Lukas Fritsch, bassist Aaron Coddel, and pianist Grant Winterburn.
Operatunity’s artists will charm audiences with swoon-worthy renditions of hit tunes such as “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best
Friend”, “The Way You Look Tonight”, “Bésame Mucho”, “It Had to Be You”, and “At Last”, and have seniors swaying along
to the sensational sounds of their favourite melodies such as “Sweet Georgia Brown” and more. For an extra special
Operatunity touch, audiences will even get the opportunity to mingle with the performers over complimentary morning tea
served before the show!
Coming to 22 centres across New Zealand Strike Up the Band will bring smiles to the faces and have the toes tapping of seniors from Whangarei to Invercargill, and a multitude of
places in between. Visiting venues such as the Civic Theatre Invercargill, Centrestage Orewa, and Southward Theatre
Kapiti, all venues have been chosen for their convenience, accessibility and easy parking – all part of Operatunity’s
care for senior communities.
After a whirlwind past few years, what better way for New Zealand seniors to celebrate being out and about and living
again than with blissful renditions of their favourite songs, presented with Operatunity’s signature love, flair and
care. As long-time Operatunity patrons John & Khristine from Rotorua write, “(Operatunity) concerts lift our hears and send us home with a smile and still singing. You are all so good and will
never be forgotten.”
Strike Up the Band tours nationwide 3rd May – 2nd June 2023. Tickets $39-$42 (subscription and group discounts
available) and include complimentary morning tea with the artists. For more information and to book visit www.operatunity.co.nz or call the friendly Operatunity office team toll-free 0508 266 237.