“So Special Special” to be a Kiwi!

Over the past two weeks I’ve had the opportunity to experience live: Split Enz; 3 budding young artists performing acoustically in a church nearby; Six60, Synthony (dance music with DJ and orchestra), the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and multiple Kiwi vocalists all in one show (“Once in a Lifetime” in the new Christchurch stadium - Te Kaha). 

All New Zealand performers — all world-class! 

Two things stood out:

🎵 How proud I am to be Kiwi and what incredible talent we have here — it’s not just rugby we’re good at!

🎵 The hours and hours of planning, rehearsal and preparation behind the performances. From those on stage, yes, but also the amazing work behind the scenes - sound, lighting, production and the constant adjustments being made in real time to create something exceptional.

It's similar to the work of building strong teams and leaders - individual talent matters, but it’s the coordination, preparation, adaptability and shared commitment behind the scenes that really creates something "Special".

Proud to celebrate New Zealand Music Month here in Aotearoa!