Doug Kamo Creative Management (DKCM) Ltd director Doug Kamo has teamed up with Dunedin restaurateur Andre Shi to present The Hundy Concert Series — a series of concerts performed twice in a night to a limited audience of 100 per show.
"Being creative has its advantages," Mr Kamo said.
"It has been well publicised that hospitality and live entertainment are hurting, so I thought this would be a great way for those who are missing theatre and concerts to reengage with live entertainment in a socially responsible way."
He said the shows would be presented in a cabaret style format, throughout April and May, and the concerts would range from Broadway cabaret to celebrating various recording artists and genres of music.
Mr Shi said the shows would be held at Catacombs nightclub which would be temporarily transformed into a cabaret setting, with both theatre style and table seating available.
"It’s a great way for the Dunedin community to support our local performers and bring patrons back to a venue that has been closed since moving to Red."
The concert series starts on April 1 with MJ Acoustic — an intimate acoustic presentation celebrating the music from the king of pop Michael Jackson.
Davina Gilbert, Jacinta Kerepeti Gilbert and Toni MacLellan from Invercargill group Natani will headline the bill, supported on acoustic guitars and percussion by Che Long, Joseph Balfe and Ed Lobo.
On April 8, Mr Kamo, Greg Macleod and Luke Butson will be supported by pianist Stuart Walker in the Ultimate Buble Experience — a show featuring the music of Michael Buble.
Other shows include Unplugged, The Best of the 80s (April 22) and a cabaret of Broadway songs titled Rags to Witches (May 5).
Mr Kamo said the concerts would be held 6.30pm and 8.30pm each night.
"This is very much about performers, musicians and artists bringing joy, unity and relief back to our community.
"It’s an opportunity to reengage with live entertainment again — something we are all missing at the moment."
