It should not come as a surprise that Michael Kuresa relished his time under the lights during his performance at the newly renamed and glammed-up Wikitoria venue. True, this was a night of several firsts, and there were moments where the young Southland songwriter, singer and musician admitted he was blowing off some nerves, but […]
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Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret – Ali Sings Judy Garland
The first-ever Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret has started with a bang. The nine-day festival kicked off with headliner Ali Harper performing for an on-stage, cabaret-style audience at the city’s Civic Theatre. The scene was set right from the start: bubbles and canapés in the foyer, with a side of daring aerial hoop feats performed […]
Read More >Double Act ready to steal the spotlight at Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret
Ian Harman and Emma Donaldson have a chat about their alter egos, Lola and Cherries, and their upcoming show Double Act – set to steal the spotlight during Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret. The duo will also be running a community workshop during the festival, to give others a little taste of showgirl glamour. Keep […]
Read More >Upstage headliner Ali Harper set to portray cinema legend
Ali Harper is a master storyteller, using her voice to pay tribute to some of the most well-known names of the stage and screen. Her show Ali Sings Judy Garland – set to make its deep south debut during the inaugural Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret – is no different. The show be held on […]
Read More >Invercargill’s first cabaret festival almost here
Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret is almost here. The inaugural festival – set to take place in Invercargill from August 11 to August 19 – will include a smorgasbord of entertainment, from classic cabaret to traditional taonga pūoro, burlesque performances, music ranging in genre from folk to pop-soul, stand-up comedy, and even a cocktail masterclass […]
Read More >Southlander Michael Kuresa excited for Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret
Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret is almost here – and audiences are set to be treated to the debut of budding Southland singer/songwriter Michael Kuresa’s newest single, Currency. With musical influences ranging from Six60 and Michael Bublé to Stevie Wonder, and an assist from Parachute Studios and APRA Silver Scroll-winning producer/songwriter Daniel Martin, Kuresa’s star […]
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