YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI, New Zealand responds to terror attacks with music and love
/NEW ZEALAND MUSIC INDUSTRY + PERFORMERS UNITE FOR CHRISTCHURCH
YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI. New Zealand music industry + performers unite for two huge Christchurch concert events.
On Saturday April 13 in Auckland and Wednesday April 17 in Christchurch, the New Zealand music industry will come together to present two concert events, YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI, to raise funds and donate all proceeds from ticket sales to the Our People, Our City fund which was set up by the Christchurch Foundation to help those affected by the Christchurch terror attacks.
Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel is pleased the New Zealand music industry is getting behind the fundraising effort for those affected by these extremist attacks.
“The impact on our Muslim communities has been huge and they are going to need ongoing support for a very long time. The response of the music industry has been magnificent and we are all grateful for the significance of this contribution to the Muslim community’s long term recovery,” the Mayor says.
Some of New Zealand’s biggest acts will take to the stage alongside performers and speakers of cultural diversity all standing together in a safe space for us to honour those who lost their lives and family members on March 15 2019.
Both events will be hosted by Mike King (New Zealander of the Year). The official lineup of performers and cultural speakers will differ in each city. Artists who have already confirmed their appearances are Anika Moa, Bene, Bic Runga, Dave Dobbyn, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Hollie Smith, Illbaz, Marlon Williams, Mitch James, Shapeshifter, Shihad, Six60, Stan Walker & Seth Haapu, Teeks, and The Adults. More acts will be confirmed in the coming days.
These events are being produced by the industry’s main music promoters working together with support from various organisations from New Zealand and other parts of the world.
“We just had to step up together and do something to help the devastated families but also to show that we are one country” - said promoter Brent Eccles, Eccles Entertainment
“Music has the power to heal and bring us together in ways nothing else does. It is a unifying force across cultures, languages and religions and we will use music to honour the ones we have lost, their families and all affected by this tragedy.” said promoter Mark Kneebone, Live Nation.
Additionally, Ticketmaster and Ticketek will donate the booking fees from purchased tickets to the Our People, Our City fund.
For anyone unable to attend these concert events but wishing to donate you can give to the Our People, Our City fund.
Other cities from around the world are following suit and planning similar events. Further details on these events will be announced in the coming weeks.
YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI Auckland & Christchurch 2019
Saturday 13 April, 2019 - Spark Arena, Auckland
Tickets on sale at 12:00pm, Thursday 28 March ticketmaster.co.nz
Doors open at 4:00pm
Wednesday 17 April, 2019 - Christchurch Stadium, Christchurch
Tickets on sale 12:00pm, Friday 29 March ticketek.co.nz
Doors open at 5:00pm
Ticket prices:
Adults $79.00
Children (12 years old and under) $39.00
The organisers of YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI urge patrons to only purchase tickets from the events authorised tickets sellers.
YOU ARE US/AROHA NUI could not be put together at such short notice on this large scale without the help of multiple people and organisations within New Zealand. In an effort to donate the full proceeds from ticket sales many are giving their time and equipment at no cost. Ticket booking fees will also be donated for these events.
Full accounting figures will be made available on completion of both events at www.youareus.co.nz