Friday Night at the Soundshell
ART DECO TRUST EVENT
Hosted by Adam and Megan from The Hits, enjoy the swing and sounds of the 1920s and ’30s with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band, followed by the moving Ceremonial Sunset. Then Brisbane’s Electro Swiggety follows with a high-energy mix of vintage swing, jazz and modern beats.
THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND NAVY BAND
Kick off the Art Deco Festival in spectacular style with a free outdoor concert featuring the world-class Royal New Zealand Navy Band at the Napier Soundshell. Hosted by Adam and Megan from The Hits, enjoy an evening of swing, song and the sounds of the 1920s and ’30s as the Band gets the whole crowd on their feet. The evening concludes with the moving Ceremonial Sunset, a traditional naval ceremony marking the end of the day, featuring an evening hymn, bugler and the lowering of the New Zealand White Ensign.
ELECTRO SWIGGETY
Keep the party swinging as Brisbane’s Electro Swiggety take to the stage following the Royal New Zealand Navy Band. This energetic electro swing duo brings together the glamour and sophistication of 1920s jazz and brass with the irresistible pulse of modern electronic beats.Featuring Ms Tara Trumpet on vocals and trumpet, alongside producer Big K (Khesrow Rasta) on the turntables, Electro Swiggety create a high-energy fusion of vintage sounds and contemporary beats that will have you dancing well into the evening.