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A group of musicians who have been household names for decades are coming together for the NZ Walk of Fame show in Orewa.
Performers such as Ray Woolf, Suzanne Lynch, Larry Morris and Shane were among the popular Kiwi acts on TV shows C’Mon in the 1960s and Happen Inn in the 70s.
The NZ Walk of Fame show lineup also includes country legends Dennis Marsh and Gray Bartlett and rock ‘n’ rollers Tom Sharplin & The Cadillacs.
All regularly perform live, but they don’t usually share a stage. They will do so this month in two shows organised by local entertainer Gary Brown in order to raise funds to uplift and replace a number of star plaques on Orewa Boulevard.
The 12 plaques form a “walk of fame” and feature Kiwi entertainers – including those featured in the show. Mr Brown came up with the concept and funded the plaques – the first one was laid in 2010. At the time, this was permitted by Rodney District Council, which owned the land. However, a land swap occurred later between the former Council and landowner Jonathan Rigg, so that the stars are now on a privately owned pavement. Copyright issues with the Hollywood Walk of Fame are also in the mix, meaning that the plaques need to be uplifted and redesigned. Whether they will be re-laid in the same location, or elsewhere in Orewa, is as yet unknown.
Mr Brown says uplifting, redesigning and replacing the stars will cost more than $20,000 and he hopes the concerts will go a long way towards raising this money.
The NZ Walk of Fame concerts are on June 15 at Orewa Arts & Events Centre – there is a matinee and 8pm show. Info and tickets: www.nzwalkoffame.com
