Motown The Show coming to Cardiff Panthers
Featuring New Zealand’s hottest band Akinga
MOTOWN THE SHOW – Dancing In The Street: “The Ambitions of one man, the Dreams of a Generation, The Soul of a Nation, the Sound of Young America”.
Soul & Motown music is just as popular today as it was in the 50’s & 60’s. With groups like Jimmy Barnes and Human Nature having multiple platinum record sales with revivals of Soul & Motown hits, this music appeals to a wide demographic of 25 years through to 65m
For more than 40 years, Soul & Motown has prospered and the Temptations is but one act that is still propelling popular music with a series of smash hits and sold out performances throughout the World. Now in the new millennium their latest release “Awesome” is being hailed as the hottest in Temptation history. The crowds are bigger, the sales are sizzling.
Motown The Show features a range of costumes with hot choreographed routines as performed by the original Motown artists. The classic songs from the Soul and Motown era brings this magnificent musical production to the Australian audience. This production is a unique entertainment experience for any person that loves to be entertained, whether they are music lovers or into tasteful humour, as this production takes in a combination of both at it’s best.
Motown The Show – Dancing In The Street features a wide selection of unforgettable songs from The Four Tops, The Supremes, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Jackie Wilson, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, The Jacksons, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Wilson Picket, Tina Turner, a show that culminates into a spectacular event showcasing Akinga’s versatility as they demonstrate their outstanding talents. You will be treated to songs like My Girl, I Feel Good, Dancing In The Street, I’ll Be There, Knock On Wood, Superstition, Reete Petite, Baby I Need You’re Loving, Isn’t She Lovely, My Cherie Amore, Hey Baby and more.
AKINGA have earned the reputation of being one of the hottest and slickest showbands and dancebands in Australia with both MO and ACE Awards for the “Best Showband” and “Best Danceband”. Because there are so many great Soul & Motown hits, Akinga have put together some outstanding medleys that can be simply described as “hair raising features”. Originally from New Zealand this group of consists of 10 highly talented performers that appeal to almost any age group. They have awesome vocals and harmonies and are all multi instrumentalists.
Motown The Show will see all members of AKINGA dancing and moving every second of their performance, and having a good time rubs off onto their audience. All members of this production sing lead vocals. Their natural gift of musicianship, dance and multi-instrumentalists often sees them swapping instruments during their performance.
For a truly spectacular Soul & Motown experience Motown The Show will not disappoint.
Sat 18 Sep
Doors 8pm
Starts 8.30pm
Free admission
