Whanga Idol 2010

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Welcome to the first ever

- come and see the students shine on our stage!

 

We have two age categories for our contestants - Whangaparaoa Primary school (8-11 years) and Whangaparaoa College (12-17years).

1st prize for each Category is an In House Video and the winning song recorded to CD, Shure Mic, Mic stand and
Word stand.
2nd and 3rd prize - your song recorded to CD.

All prizes are sponsored by Dennis Hickey @   Whangaparaoa Recording Studio  

 

All Music Gear is kindly provided by Kane and Michael @ Orewa Music Planet.

Sound Technician is Paul Rose from Whangaparaoa College.

 

 

 

Kiss Judging Panel Cool

Introducing Mrs Jo White:

Year 13 Dean and Head of Learning of Drama, Dance, Art and Music at Whangaparaoa College .

We have a vibrant performing arts community at Whangaparaoa College and look forward to new students joining us from Whangaparaoa Primary.
I have directed the Whangaparaoa College School Productions including Oliver, High School Musical, Mystery at Shady Acres and the up-coming " Who's Dying to be a Millionaire" opening the night after the Gala!! Tickets available for sale just before Idol @ Gala.  I have run the Stage Challenges at Whangaparaoa College over the last few years with a second and third placing at the Auckland event.  High School Musical received 14 nominations for awards at the Showdown Awards in Auckland.  These nominations were across many and varied categories.
I was involved in performing arts at Whangaparaoa Primary in a variety of ways, Productions, Stage Challenge, etc.
I have been involved in Theatre for many years, starting at Peninsula Players when I was a young girl and being involved in Auckland and Tauranga Theatres in various productions; some of them "Annie", "The Fantastics", "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
Was involved in Television work when I was younger having parts in a Family drama series, small parts in a couple of films, commercials and co-hosted a Children's TV show for a year.  Interesting as we had live animals on the set and the goat would always eat my paper with my lines on it!!!!

Introducing Miss Phillipa Jones:

Phillipa was in the NZ Secondary Schools Choir in 2001 and 2002,studied Voice at Otago and is now Head of Music @ Whangaparaoa College.She started with forming Loud and Proud Jazz Band,then went on to create "Bellisimo" Choir.

http://bellissimowgp.wordpress.com/

 

 

 

 

Introducing Mr Paul "Hooli" Frewin: 

Paul"Hooli" Frewin is no stranger to the beautiful Whangaparaoa Peninsula.  He teaches contemporary Guitar and Bass @ Wentworth College

Paul is the singer and rhythm guitar player of the legendary band  "Managers" along with fellow local parent and muso Nick Brown on Bass.  Paul brings his wealth of musical knowledge and appreciation of performance along to this year's Whanga Idol."He hopes he "ain't No Simon Cowell", when judging the cream of our communities talented young and gifted musicians/and performing artists.
"I can't wait to see what awesome talent we have to appreciate on the Gala Day."
said Paul ..and "It's about time ..that someone had the vision to showcase the originality and pure..and raw talent we have up here on the Coast ... Massive Cheers to Justine and her crew for the bringing together of this year's 2010 WHANGA IDOL...!

Introducing Mike Butler as Dame Edna:

Mike Butler as "Dame Edna" .   Contact phone number is 0274923390.


Mike has been in show business for a great part of his life.  He started playing drums in bands at sixteen and played in professional touring bands in the 70s and 80s.  Bands such as Freeway, Pawn and Skylord.  During these times he toured extensively and also backed both local and international artists.

Mike now plays Congas, Hand Drums and Percussion and also sings.  His 'Edna' act is becoming popular and 'she' appears at weddings, private parties and is looking to branch out into the corporate sector.   She certainly brings the house down with her style of comedy.


 

to Llew Jones who is providing the Karaoke backing tracks.  He can be booked for corporate functions and parties.   Phone 027 441 1286

To Frank Mitchell   from the Whangaparaoa Recording Studio who kindly donated his time for the auditions.

To  Brigitte Legendre from Sanctuary Valley. Local school parent who's offering performance training to  Primary School girls for the Idol. Find a buyer for this amazing property and m ention Whangaparaoa Primary School and the owners will donate $10,000 to the school. 

And not to forget to Justine Wilcox-Brown , our stage manager, who's endless effort made this great event possible! 

 

Sponsors 2010
Thank you to the sponsors who supported our Gala fundraiser.



Team Trevor Hyland

 

 
Whangaparaoa Recording Studio

  Westpac

The Leisure Centre

  
Hibiscus Coast

 

 

 

 

 

 
Eddie Law

   Avon Cosmetics by Lisa Fowlie
Argyle Schoolwear
BB's Cafe at the Plaza
  Baker House at the Pacific Plaza
Baker's Oven
Butcher's Block Silverdale
Crumps Nurseries
Danielle Louise Hair & Beauty
Finishing Touches, Manly
FlagFiesta
Fruitworld Silverdale
Hair Scene Hair & Beauty
Hair Illusions
Hasbro Albany
Harvest Bakehouse Silverdale
Hibiscus Coast Party Hire
Hibiscus Electrical Services
Icon Print Glenfield
 Manly Butcher
Manly Fruit & Vege
Manly Village Bakery
Manly Village Price Cutter
Manly Village Roast
Maygood Builders
McKechnie Nurseries
Nails by Design
New Zealand at Home
North Beach Silverdale
Nutrimetrics - Dianne Farrow
Rodney Wayne Browns Bay
Sax International
SnowPlanet
South African Shop
Sparx Cafe, Manly
The Cake Lady
The Washing Well
Waffle Station at the Plaza
Whangaparaoa Panelbeaters 

Thanks to the following businesses for helping us with equipment or services:

Llew Jones
Karaoke available for Corporate Functions and Parties.
Phone 027 441 1286


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