Ladies First: An Evening with Christchurch’s Finest Female Singers

“Ladies First” is a new production to showcase some of Christchurch’s finest female singers. Inspired by the popular American Diva shows starring icons such as Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston, Ladies First will sing on Thursday 6th November 2008 (8 pm) at The Civic (194 Manchester Street). The evening will feature Lissell Stewart (NZ Idol, Christmas in the Park, Maorioke, Jiggy), Rebecca Thompson (Showstoppers, Soul Defined, M31) and Carla Flavell (Absolut, Soul Cage) with support from the Kharamelow and Pacific Underground bands. “Old School” guests Tanya Muagututi’a (Pacific Underground, Soul Defined, Kharamello), Flo Lafai (Soul Defined) and Melbourne’s Grace Vanilau (Sunga, Brown Roots Collective) will also inject their soulful voices into the show. Tickets are $15 (presale) or $20 (at the door).