Napier to bring in New Year with array of local acts
Napier's Sound Shell will be the place to be on New Year's Eve, with an array of local acts set to bring in 2021.
The city's annual New Year's Eve party will feature local band Naked Gun, who have promised to bring all the classics.
Joining them will be singer Margot Pierard and multi-instrumentalist Anton Wuts, allowing them to take old favourites such as Hello Sailor’s Gutter Black to new heights.
Having worked with them both previously, Ursula Williams, Matt Baker, Jason Alexander, and Chris (Pins) Taunt are really looking forward to sharing the experience with what is expected to be a crowd of thousands.
“We’ve played for a lot of people over the years, and the feedback we always get is that we perform such a wide range of music," Alexander said.
"That’s what we want to do for New Year’s – a bit of Kiwiana, some classics, and get people up dancing and singing along with us."
The Tramps, Izzy Lorch and Rezpect Dance Crew will also provide entertainment on the night.
There will be a family fireworks display at 9.45pm with another at midnight. Shortly after, Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise will ring the Veronica Bell, and the countdown will begin to 2021.
The event starts at 7pm and is presented by Napier City Council, Smokefree and Littlestone Entertainment.
Event organiser Beth Elstone, of Littlestone Entertainment, said the event will go ahead, rain or shine unless it is deemed unsafe due to weather conditions.
They have received financial support from the Domestic Events fund for this year’s event,.
"And after the effects Covid-19 has had on the event industry this has meant we are able to put together an event Napier can be proud of," Elstone said.
“It’s a chance to say goodbye to 2020 and see in the 2021 year in style, with our local community. We have secured all local suppliers and talent for this year, one way to give back and invest in our local creative and event industries.”
