Musicians band together for charity concert with gourmet hangi

Some of the country’s best known musicians descend on Ngaruawahia in early May to entertain at a gourmet hangi in aid of the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre. 

Titled A Special Matariki Event, the hangi and concert at Turangawaewae Marae features performances from Dave Dobbyn, Hollie Smith, Whirimako Black, Nesian Mystic and more. 

The gourmet hangi is being designed by UK-based food identity Peter Gordon. 

Proceeds from ticket sales go to the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre, New Zealand’s only music therapy centre. The Centre provides music therapy for children of school age and younger. 

It’s going to be a great event over four hours with excellent acoustic music and wonderful food. The event is being televised by M
ori Television. 

The details are: 

When: Sunday May 10, 2009

Time: 4pm Powhiri, 5-8pm Hangi & Concert

Where: Turangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawahia

(80 mins from Auckland, 30 mins from Hamilton & 120 mins from Tauranga)

Who: Dave Dobbyn, Hollie Smith, Tama Waipara, Whirimako Black, Nesian Mystik, Hinewehi Mohi, Ruia Aperahama, Maisey Rika, Pania Papa, Moana and the Tribe and host Matai Smith

Tickets: $50 adults, $20 children available through www.rmtc.org.nz

Includes admission, gourmet hangi by Peter Gordon & Concert 

Any assistance you can provide in terms of publicity would be greatly appreciated. 

Hinewehi Mohi

Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust