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COME AND BE PART OF A NEW KIND OF LIVE EVENT! The LIVE&LENS SESSIONS at Parao Brewing Co. in Whangaparaoa are a new kind of live event. Not just a gig, not just a showcase, but a live happening that we capture on film for the benefit of the artists, to help them with their own promotion. It's a chance to support artists you like and/ or love, to see new acts, support local talent, and live entertainment generally. We're keeping the cost of entry to a minimum because this is what pays the fixed costs of producing the event - the filming, sound and lights. The acts get the live AV, and everyone has a great time.
Our first LIVE&LENS SESSION FEATURES:
Sonia & Nigel (Sonia Wilson and Nigel Gavin) are a soulful acoustic duo rooted in Aotearoa’s folk traditions. Known and loved all over New Zealand and beyond, this appearance marks the start of their Nationwide tour.
Sonia’s honeyed French-American vocals and ukulele blend with Nigel’s masterful 7-string guitar—touching blues, jazz, and porch-side magic—to create music that’s earthy and quietly virtuosic. Their songs explore travel, nature, and connection, delivered with warm harmonies from festival stages to living rooms.
Dirt Road Orchestra is a six-piece acoustic ensemble steeped in British and Celtic folk, with a New Zealand twist. Led by songwriter Andy Hamilton, they mix ballads, rhythm, and storytelling into a melodic, character-rich sound. Well-known Auckland duo King & Power add harmonic colour and groove, Lucy Burrows brings fiery fiddle (this quartet are also the celebrated Auckland Céilí/ Cèilidh Band). Jess Brown supports on vocals, and Menno Besseling anchors the rhythm.
The TIMES are the house band for the LIVE&LENS SESSIONS—a four-piece supergroup blending UK/European rock, pop, and glam. Born from unrealised projects. they are the LIVE & LENS house band, and deliver a retro-infused show with AV delivering the visuals that’s neither covers nor tribute. A fresh take on live performance with seasoned players and cinematic flair.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
719A Whangaparaoa Road., Whangaparaoa, New Zealand 0930, 719A Whangaparaoa Rd, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparaoa 0930, New Zealand, Takapuna
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