Guy Cater – Hypnotist

1997
First hypnotist in the world to perform in Singapore!

2005
First hypnotist in the world to perform in Rarotonga!

2006
First New Zealand hypnotist to headline in Las Vagas!

It was an important day for Americans…11th September 2006…the 5th anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers… and also for Kiwi Comedian and Hypnotist Guy Cater. That night he headlined at the famous Riviera Hotel and Casino on the Strip in Las Vegas. He played the Le Bistro Theatre in the Riviera. Just the one night but a lifelong dream came true for Guy. Las Vegas is the Mecca for all performers and Guy achieved it. As a result of this night, Guy was booked to reappear at the Riviera for seven nights in June 2007. He has also performed for large corporate shows at The Las Vegas Hilton and The Palace Station Hotel & Casino off the Strip and was back in Vegas in 2008 performing again at the Riviera plus corporate shows.

In 2006, he left New Zealand fresh on the heels of Hypnotising ex-All Black and ex-Warrior and current television celebrity, Matthew Ridge on TV One’s popular show ‘A Game of Two Halves’ and appearing on TV3’s ‘Pacific Beat Street’ program. On June 10th 2007, he hypnotized many WARRIORS league players at a charity event organised by The Mad Butcher, and both played on the Maori Television channel over three weeks. In September 2008 he did the Warriors again and this made the news on TV3 and Prime as well as full coverage on Maori TV.

Guy truly is New Zealand’s International Comedy Entertainer … last year alone; he performed corporate shows in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, Macau in China, Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand and in The Cook Islands.

Each year, with wife Cynthia, he spends six weeks to three months in the USA performing at Grad Nights throughout California and performing at County and State Fairs in Oregon, Iowa, Wyoming and California and in Casinos in Las Vegas… plus Corporate and Comedy Clubs all over.

Guy is a recipient of the sought after BENNY AWARD… Highest accolade given by the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand and has twice won their COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR award… and on 16TH October 2007 he won the AGNEW AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE.

El Gregoe

MAKE YOUR NEXT EVENT ONE OUT OF A HAT!
Christchurch based Magician ELGREGOE (Greg Britt) is one of the most highly awarded magicans in New Zealand.Whether for children or adults, close up or stage magic you can be guaranteed of a 1st class and professional performance for your event.ELGREGOE’S MOTTO- Give them more than expected!Add the “WOW” factor to your event with International Magician Elgregoe
Whether for a birthday party, Christmas party, club break up, shopping mall, A & P show or any event you want to make simply magic contact Elgregoe for availability. He will tailor the show just to suit your requirements and give you a no obligation quote.Fast paced family fun, and always with the wow factor. Elgregoe would have to be Christchurch’s favourite master of magic.

A true professional that has a great report with his audience. His popularity is evident by the large numbers that attend his regular appearances for our school holiday shows.

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Thanks for being a key part at our product launch in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. Your first class magic presented in a warm and light hearted manner was well received by our clients and truly added a magic touch to our presentation.

Having Experienced your amazing close-up magic at the Casino, I was so pleased you could come to our evening for TELECOM SERVICE PROVIDE.
Positive comments back from those you entertained confirm the night was simply magic.

Our Christmas dinner was absolutely magic thanks to your guest appearance.
P.S How did you get my wife’s ring into your keycase?

Stuart Wood

Stuart has had over thirty years experience entertaining people.

Christchurch based and popular with Christchurch weddings, engagements, parties, anniversaries, funerals, birthdays, surprises or any function that requires a bagpiper.

Stuart Wood Bagpiper

Ritmo Latino

This act is no longer performing, but check out our range of current acts at our sister site Christchurch Entertainment Bureau
Ritmo Latino

‘Ritmo Latino’ is a 5 piece instrumental ensemble specialising in LIVE Latin music from Cuban salsa, cha-cha, Merengue, bolero & mambo to Latin jazz, samba & Bossa nova. The ‘Ritmo Latino’ Latin ensemble consists of conga, timbales, piano, bass & sax/flute.

From intimate background music to non-stop dance music ‘Ritmo Latino’ can cover it all!

Talk to us about your party, wedding, corporate function, ball, opening or product launch. We are able to create a musical package specifically for your special event and can even incorporate additional artists such as guest vocalists, instrumentalists and dancers.

One of our most popular corporate packages is a 5 to 9 piece LIVE salsa band and costumed 4-6 piece dance troupe GUARANTEED to set your event on ¡Fuego!

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TRADITIONAL POWHIRI

– A MAORI WELCOME

(Estimated length 5-10 minutes)

 CONCH SOUNDING” will alert your customers that their cultural experience is about to begin.
“KARANGA” Once the conch has sounded one of our Maori maidens will sing a karanga or song of welcome.
“HAKA POWHIRI” Following the karanga the group will perform a chant of welcome.
“MIHI” The first words of welcome and speeches will then begin which will be followed by a song by the host tribe to conclude this part of the performance.
“WAIATA KINAKI” performed by the group in an acknowledgement of the words spoken in the mihi, by our Chief.
“HONGI” The pressing of noses or breath of life to bring both guests and local people together as one.

MAORI CULTURAL PERFORMANCE

(Estimated length 15-30 minutes)
 
“ENTERTAINMENT” Following the welcome our Maori Cultural Performing Arts Group will then entertain your visitors with a display of Actions Songs, Poi Dances and Haka. The length of these performances can vary from 15 to 45 minutes depending on what requirement the customer has and their timeframe.
“HAKA” Our warriors will perform the fearsome haka or war dance. Renowned the World over, its power will leave the audience with a thrilling crescendo. From Pre-European days to the present, a Haka Taparahi (the type performed for your customers) has always been a ceremonial haka never for war, and always performed without weapons, but with set actions.
“POI” As performed by the woman-folk. The poi itself is a “ball on the end of a string”. It is manipulated into forming twirling patterns and intricate rhythms and sung with lovely harmonies and melodies.
“WAIATA AROHA” There are many famous Maori waiata aroha, or love songs, Pokarekare Ana is only one of the many; you will hear a song special to the hearts and souls of our people.

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The X-Ray Catz

This act is no longer performing, but check out our range of current acts at our sister site Christchurch Entertainment Bureau

The X Ray Catz are New Zealand’s premiere 1950’s Rock n Roll/ Rockabilly band The Band specialise in playing fun, danceable 1950’s Rock n Roll and RockabillyWith a repertoire including classics from the likes of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, The Stray Cats Dwight Yoakam and more. The band is stacked full of music veterans, with well over a century gigging experience between them. The X Ray Catz play regular spots in Wellington and at International Nostalgia festival “Wintersun” in Australia.
A top notch line-up are sure to deliver Antony Maddock on Electric Guitar and Vocals. Gordon Barrell  Dog House Bass and Vocals. Richard Te One on drums and vocals. Wayne Mason barrel house piano and vocals.

Garden City Big Band

The Garden City Big Band was formed in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1992 by the late, great Stu Buchanan with the aim of promoting and performing the old and new styles of Big Band music.

Not only is the band recognised as the finest of its kind in the region, but also for featuring some of the best musicians in its line-up.

The band plays a variety of well known and popular music from Rock ‘n Roll to Swing and it reflects the very best of the Big Band greats such as Harry Connick Jr, Glenn Miller and Count Basie.

Music at its very best for dancing, listening, or pure entertainment.

The Band with Style

Professionalism and experience make the Garden City Big Band special. So whatever the occasion, they can tailor an entertainment package to suit weddings, conferences, balls and parties. The band is also ideal as a backing group, show band or as a feature at a theme event.

The band can also provide small groups for lighter dining or background music. Whether you want the music of yesteryear or today; soft or full-on, the Garden City Big Band will have the program.

Spotlight Entertainment

Hi I am Steve from Spotlight Entertainments NZ.

I started my career as a DJ back in 1989, taking over a party that was not going well. From that point on I bought myself some turntables, lights and speakers and started playing at different venues.

In the mid-nineties I joined a successful entertainment agency in London and worked my way to the top and was the agencies number one DJ.

Whilst with that agency, I worked at many top venues in London and surrounding areas. The functions that I covered included birthdays, engagements, wedding parties and corporate black tie dinner/dances.

I have spent the past five years upgrading my equipment to a very high standard. This enables me to play at all types of venues, regardless of size.

I have a wide range of lighting to capture all types of moods. These range from lasers to uplighters, scanners to flame machines.

I carry in excess of 20,000 tracks spanning seven decades and so I can cater for a wide variety of tastes. You are welcome to submit a request list prior to your function and I am happy to take requests on the evening – you have total control over the music.

I also offer a Free Photo CD Service, where I take photos, which are displayed on a small screen, and then you get a CD containing them so you have a permanent record of the evening. Or Free Up-lighting where, in addition to the usual high-standard light show, I will provide uplighters to illuminate the walls of the room that the disco is taking place in, creating a lovely ambiance. (All subject to availability)