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The Matakantata Choir will mark the Gallipoli landings centenary with a musical tribute next month.
The choir is presenting its mid-year concert ‘Time to Remember’, which will feature a selection of songs ranging from wartime favourites such as Skye Boat Song and Homeward Bound to modern classics by Freddie Mercury and Stevie Nicks.
Matakantata, under the direction of Susan Hayday, is a group which shares a collective joy for singing and entertaining.
The choir will be accompanied on piano by Fiona Longuet-Higgins and guest trombonist Larry Cates.
The concert will also feature a special bracket performed by popular local guitarists Grete Fischer and John Hayday.
Proceeds from the concert will benefit The Animal Sanctuary in Matakana, run by Shawn Bishop and Michael Dixon. The focus of their work is on native birds, rescue animals and battery hens.
The first concert will be at the Warkworth Presbyterian Church, 5 Pulham Road, on Sunday June 7 at 2.30pm. The second concert will be held at The Matakana Hall, Matakana Valley Road, on Friday June 12, at 7.30pm.
Tickets are available from Lee and Hart Pharmacy, Warkworth, and the Gull Service Station, Matakana. Tickets are $15 adults and gold coin children. Limited door sales.
Info: Jenni Francis on 09 423 0094.
