NZPA COMMITTEE
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Layton Lillas
President Showcase Entertainment Group Ltd’s Layton Lillas has promoted and worked with entertainment that has ranged from small New Zealand country pubs to London’s Royal Albert Hall. Since 2007 the company has grown to promote shows in over 100 Theatre and Concert Hall venues in both Australia and New Zealand. Artiste tours include US group TOTO in 2008, Gerry & The Pacemakers for three sold out Concert Hall tours of New Zealand in 2009, 2011 and 2013 and one tour of Australia in 2013. Sold out theatres and arenas with Air Supply in 2013 and The Seekers in 2014, Dr Hook for Australian tours in 2014, 2015 and 2017 and New Zealand tours in 2015 and 2017, five sell out tours of Wineries, Concert Halls and Arena’s with the UK’s 60’s Supergroup The Hollies in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2017 and 2019, extensive touring of New Zealand entertainment legend Sir John Rowles for five New Zealand tours, and two Australian concert tours, tours by Village People, The Searchers, Herman’s Hermits, The Manfreds, Bonnie Tyler and many more. In recent years Layton has carved a niche in Family Entertainment where he produces shows for young audiences with Shrek The Musical, Madagascar The Musical and Dr Seuss's The Cat in the Hat. |
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Robyn Alexander
Secretary / Treasurer Robyn took control of Pacific Entertainment, one of New Zealand’s oldest concert promotion companies, in November 2007 leaving behind a successful 20+ year corporate banking career specialising in the areas of corporate finance, risk management, international trade finance, foreign exchange, and systems development. This, combined with a sympathetic understanding of the needs of touring artists being a singer/songwriter herself, makes her ideally suited to negotiating the challenges of the concert promotions business. Since 2007 Pacific has continued to successfully tour a wide range of popular international and local artists appealing to all ages, such as Kenny Rogers, Westlife, Glenn Frey, Billy Connolly, Alice Cooper, Elaine Paige, Burt Bacharach, The Hollies, Michael Bolton, The Pointer Sisters, and more. |
Mikee Tucker
Vice President
Mikee owns and operates Loop, a record label, management company and live music agency. Loop was founded in Wellington, New Zealand in 2001 & continued the mission of the multi-platform Loop magazine (1998-2001).
Vice President
Mikee owns and operates Loop, a record label, management company and live music agency. Loop was founded in Wellington, New Zealand in 2001 & continued the mission of the multi-platform Loop magazine (1998-2001).
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Kurt Shanks
Plus1 founder Kurt Shanks has successfully promoted concerts for local and international acts around New Zealand for the past 15 years – undertaking more than 100 tours, as well as corporate and special events. Plus1 handles the full spectrum of event activity, including liaison with venues, artists and agents, logistics, production, promotion and marketing. Kurt is proud of the friendships which have developed over the years with many bands, agents and crew, thanks to repeat tours for acts like The Human League, Proclaimers, Joan As Police Woman, Henry Rollins, Buzzcocks, Lloyd Cole, Greg Johnson, Mel Parsons, Mockers and more. Kurt is also co-promoter of the annual Sounds Series music festivals. In addition Kurt and Plus1 have managed many special events including The Beck’s Sets for NZ Music Month; booking Rugby World Cup VIP talent, and Corporate milestone events and functions. Kurt is bass player for stellar* since their formation in 1994, and has previously played in Splitter, Delete Delete, Jan Helliregel band, and his own solo project. |
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Louise Hunter
Louise Hunter Managing Director of BLP Ltd has been representing Adrian Bohm Presents in New Zealand for over 25 years. In that time we have promoted national and international music, and comedy concert tours, bringing some of the world’s best known musicians, singers, and stand-up comedians to the Southern Hemisphere. Based in Auckland, BLP Ltd has presented many music and comedy acts in venues ranging from 300 to 10,000 capacity. Past tours include - Marianne Faithful, Ozzy Osbourne, Clannad, Moody Blues, Elvis Costello, Megadeth and comedians Michael McIntyre, Jack Whitehall, Russell Brand, Bill Bailey, Trevor Noah, Jimmy Carr, Dylan Moran, Eddie Izzard, Sarah Millican, John Cleese and Eric Idle and many more. |
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Simone Williams
Liberty Stage promotes concerts with overseas and local touring music acts and also produce concerts and exclusive ‘Evening with’ shows. The boutique company has also produced events with leading international business leaders and spiritual thinkers. Simone has worked with William Shatner, Jane Fonda, (the late) Malcolm McLaren, John Cleese, Sir Bob Geldof, Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, and music acts including Mavis Staples, the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra, A Bowie Celebration, Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin evening, Ultimate Queen Celebration. Liberty Stage also proudly works with some of NZ's most talented artists and musicians who have contributed greatly to the success of our own produced concerts. They include 40th Anniversary of the Last Waltz, Celebrating Neil Young’s Live Rust, and most recently, The Music from Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo & Juliet. |
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Tracy Magan
Tracy’s background includes over 2 decades of artist management, concert promotion, music and sporting event production, event financing and record label management. She has worked with many local and international artists, including a world tour with U2 as their tour accountant and ticketing manager. She is currently the Event Director of the ASB Classic tennis tournament. Prior to that she was the Head of Events at MediaWorks specialising in event creation and management, concert promotion and production, plus overseeing commercial partnerships between MediaWorks brands and its clients. |
Manolo Echave
Veteran Promoter Manolo Echave has promoted in the New Zealand market for 40+ years under the Frontier Touring, Chugg Entertainment, Laneway Presents banners and now Artist Touring Logistics Ltd
Veteran Promoter Manolo Echave has promoted in the New Zealand market for 40+ years under the Frontier Touring, Chugg Entertainment, Laneway Presents banners and now Artist Touring Logistics Ltd