Heritage Concert - In Flanders fields: remembering ANZAC

Jazz musicians Alicia Kidd (guitar and vocals and guitar) and Hank Trenton (double bass) start off our Thursday Heritage Concert Autumn Series in honour of Anzac Day - to acknowledge those lost, and the sacrifices made.

Taking a New Zealand perspective, Acrylic will perform love songs written during the war, such as “Pōkarekare Ana;” uncovering the stories often forgotten with such well-known tunes. They will explore the introduction of jazz into European society by the African-American armed forces drawing parallels with the experiences of the Maori Battalion on the battlefields.

Through this remembrance concert Acrylic aspire to bring hope, as well as reflect the real grief associated with war and continued themes relevant to our society today, while bringing an enjoyable experience to listeners through their sensitivity and skill.

Acrylic are part of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra’s “Aspiring Musicians” programme.

We will be following Government Guidelines for public health, which may limit venue capacity. Book free tickets through Auckland Libraries website to reserve your seat.