09 August 2019 - 0 Comments
25 years after releasing New Zealand’s landmark jazz album, Shift Left, and
dismantling genre barriers in an adventurous new way, Nathan Haines is bringing his musical prowess to the
role of Music Director at the 2019 APRA Silver Scroll Awards.
The Music Director is responsible for all the performances throughout the
ceremony.
These performances that have become somewhat legendary over the years and APRA
are excited to have Nathan bringing his innovative and astute musical skills
and understanding to the awards ceremony, particularly given that Nathan is in
the midst of preparing for two very special Shift
Left anniversary shows later this month.
On the night, the five Silver Scroll finalists’ songs, as well as the winners
of the Maioha Award and SOUNZ Contemporary Award – Te Tohu Auaha, and a tribute
to the NZ Music Hall of Fame inductee are reinterpreted by different artists,
bands, and once-in-a-lifetime, one-off collaborations.
"A great honour has been bestowed upon me and I am both humbled and
excited” says Nathan. “I plan to bring together some amazing New Zealand artists and performers from
many different backgrounds to perform these important works which have been
judged by the many APRA members around the country. It's a unique opportunity
and I'm looking forward to October 2 very, very much!"
Nathan is performing the Shift
Left anniversary shows at the Civic Theatre in Auckland on August
24th and at the Trafalgar Centre in Napier on August 17, alongside an impressive
band made up of the original Shift
Left players - Sonny Sagala, Joel Haines, Richard Hammond, Kevin
Field, Alan Brown, Miguel Fuentes, and Richard Cesan.
The finalists for the SOUNZ Contemporary Award, APRA Screen Awards, APRA Maioha
Award, and APRA Silver Scroll Award will be announced shortly.
All awards will be presented during a ceremony at Spark Arena in
Auckland on Wednesday
October 2nd. As a part of the celebrations, APRA will also be
inducting a songwriter/s into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.
www.apraamcos.co.nz. www.musichall.co.nz
The awards are proudly supported by Hallertau Brewery, and Soho Wines.
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