27th September

John Grenell Family Tribute Show

Name: John Grenell Family Tribute Show
Start: 2024-09-27T19:30:00+1200
End: 2024-09-27T23:00:00+1200
Location: Balcairn Public hall

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The JOHN GRENELL FAMILY TRIBUTE SHOW returns!

The children of legendary country singer John Hore Grenell come together to celebrate the life and music of ‘New Zealand’s Country Gentleman’.

A household name in the ‘60s and ‘70s, John was a best-selling and award-winning artist with 17 albums and many singles to his name, outselling the Beatles in this country, and his soundtrack 'Welcome to our World' played for the Toyota commercial for over 10 years.

Gathering for John’s funeral in 2022, the Grenells arranged a Memorial Concert to honour John and his music. They played together in the James Hay Theatre in Christchurch to an audience of thousands, both in the theatre and watching the online livestream. Many of the audience sent heartfelt compliments, expressing hopes of future appearances. Despite the geographical division of the siblings, this tribute show has now arrived.

Denver, Oakley, Redford and Amiria grew up with music in the air on the family farm, where their parents ran the Whitecliffs Music Festivals from 1982 to 1995. All genres of music and workshops inspired the young Grenells to pick up instruments and form their own groups. Over the years these have included Shapeshifter, Bunyip, the Ōtautahi Allstars, The Swan Sisters and as well-regarded solo artists in their own right, with a collection of NZ Music Awards and nominations among them.

With Denver on bass, Oakley on guitar and vocals, Redford on drums and Amiria on guitar and vocals, the Grenells will deliver a set of well-known songs from John’s extensive repertoire including ‘Welcome to My World,’ ‘Blue Smoke,’ ‘Streets of Laredo’ and other songs the family performed with John over the years.

Audience comments 2022: "A beautiful and very memorable concert. Long may the legendary Grenell family music live on. Treasured memories of wonderful music from the heart.”

Concert:
Balcairn Hall, 4 Ashbys Road, Balcairn
Friday 27 September 2024, 7:30pm
Tickets $30 available www.balcairnhall.com

ROAR – alcohol free – raffles – CD sales - Bring a cushion!

The profits from all performances go back to maintaining our local and historic Balcairn Hall.

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Balcairn Public Hall

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A community gem for nearly a century

The Balcairn Public Hall began life in 1926 after several years of community fundraising, to create a memorial site for those lost in WW1. It quickly became a beacon for social activity.

Over many ensuing years, the hall was used for community dances, fancy dress balls, baby and kitchen showers, local indoor sports such as table tennis and indoor bowls and so on.

By the turn of the century, however, the hall was in need of significant repairs. Something had to change and a new committee of locals was established in 2010. The ownership of the hall was transferred to an incorporated charitable society. Significant fundraising efforts resulted in restoration works including a new roof, re-cladding and kitchen renovation.

Today, the hall's reputation as a great community venue continues to grow thanks to the hard working committee, elected annually from the local community.

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