In the words of Beyoncé, "Who run the world? Girls." Who's been running the pop diva charts since the dawn of pop music? Girls!
Four of New Zealand’s best-loved “girls” are set to pay homage to the most powerful divas in music history, with a very special concert in Auckland this October. R.E.S.P.E.C.T. promises an unforgettable journey through the chart-topping anthems of legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Nina Simone, Carole King, Celine Dion, Adele, Taylor Swift, Tina Turner and many more.
Featuring the extraordinary talents of Hall of Famer Annie Crummer (Netherworld Dancing Toys, When the Cats Away), soul and R&B star Deva Mahal (daughter of American blues musician Taj Mahal), Betty-Anne (Ardijah), and jazz queen Naomi Ferguson (The Music is Bond).
Backed by the sensational Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, audiences will be transported to the heights of musical greatness, reliving the timeless classics and current hits that have defined generations.
The setlist will include Aretha’s Respect, Carole King’s I Feel the Earth Move, Taylor Swift’s Shake it Off, Amy Winehouse’s Valerie through to our own Margaret Ulrich’s Escaping.
$2 per hour to a max of $12 on weekends and a $12 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more.