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Dancing for Life Education Eastern BOP hits Whakatāne on Saturday 26th November. Get dressed up and get ready for a night to remember as 10 local couples hit the dance floor to fundraise for Life Education Trust! These local community heroes have no previous dance experience and have sacrificed 4 months of their personal time, training to perfect their performances. This extremely ambitious, successful ‘one night only’ production, loosely based on recent televised celebrity dance shows, will be supported by fantastic live entertainment, auctions, delicious food and beverage - this is a night not to be missed!
Volunteers Needed!
WE'D LOVE YOUR HELP!
Volunteer roles range from setting up, greeting guests, running the bar and much more. There is always plenty to do.
For more information please contact:
NOBLE Entertainment Group
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027 296 4909
Vote for your favourite couple in our People's Choice Award!
The winner will be revealed on the night.
OR
Register via Text: Text ‘D4LE22’ followed by your first and last name to 2834
Example: D4LE22 Brad Pitt
Follow the registration link you are sent by return text.
Each vote is a $3 donation to Life Education Trust Eastern BOP. Standard text message rates apply.
Additional Info
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WHERE: Whakatane War Memorial Hall, Short Street, Whakatane
WHEN: Saturday, 26th November 2022, 5pm til 1am
Please view our Conditions of Entry
Ticketing
Ticket Options
All ticket purchases will be subject to a booking fee and GST.
*Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Menus are subject to change
VIP - SOLD OUT
Early entry for pre-show at 5:30pm
Complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival
Complimentary selection of beer and wine at table
Entree:
Artisan breads with herbed garlic butter and pesto
Main - Alternatively Plated
Bacon wrapped chicken roulade
chive mascarpone, charcoal polenta, broccolini and jus
Or
Slow cooked beef cheek
charcoal polenta, broccolini, crispy shallot and jus
Dessert - Petit Four
New York cheesecake pops
Citrus and vanilla mousse cups
Salted caramel brownie
Tables seat 10, $200+GST per person or $2000+GST per table
Silver:
Entry from 6pm
Complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival
Entree - Centre Table:
Freshly baked mixed dinner rolls with garlic and herb butter
Main - Shared Banquet to Table
Pea, bean, feta salad with pesto & toasted salad seeds
Braised pork shoulder, served on the bone
Slaw with cabbage, carrot & spring onion
Mustard & caramelised onion potato salad
Dessert - Centre Table Petit Four
New York cheesecake pops
Citrus and vanilla mousse cups
Salted caramel brownie
Tables seats 10, $150+GST per person or $1500+GST per table
Glamstand: Mezzanine seating
Entry from 7pm
Includes a light supper and a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival
$90+GST per person
Entertainment
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Jase & T
Jase & T are a local acoustic duo performing songs you know and love but with a soulful twist. They combine acoustic guitar, keys and smooth vocals to an eclectic mix of songs. Both with over a decade of experience performing live music they are the perfect addition to your event.
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HALO the band
Formed over a decade ago HALO have performed internationally and throughout New Zealand for a variety of corporate and private events. This 6 piece band never fails to get people up out of their seats and on to the dance floor.
HALO features some of the best entertainers in NZ including:
Michael Murphy - lead vocals.
Michael hails from Taupō. Since finishing runner-up in the inaugural series of New Zealand Idol, Michael signed to BMG records. Michael has spent the last few years working as a session singer after working overseas for a number of years with his band. He also has performed nationally for corporate audiences and at events such as Coca Cola Christmas in the Park.
Sebastian Lloyd - lead guitar and vocals
Also hailing from the Central Plateau, Sebastian has spent the past 20 years working as lead guitarist alongside many of our top performers as a live musician. He has also toured internationally with bands from both Canada and Australia. -
MC: Walter Neilands
Walter Neilands has been hosting and writing Television since 2010 and in this time, gained a large connection with NZ audiences. Well-known for his creative activity on shows such as TV3 ’s Cadbury Dream Factory and Sticky TV, NZ’s most popular youth Television show. He brought his boundless energy to the ballroom competing in the 2019 Dancing with the Stars and is well-known for his upbeat energy. Walter is a Life Education Trust ambassador and is supporting this event by giving his time free of charge.
Additional Info
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Naming Rights Sponsor
Event Partners
Couple Sponsors
Additional Info
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Entry to Dancing for Life Education EBOP is based on your full agreement with these basic Conditions of Entry*, which have been designed with everyone's safety and comfort in mind. Management reserves the right to refuse entry to any person, and to remove from the premises, without refund, any person who violates any of the conditions listed below. We also reserve the right to inspect any bag and/or articles of clothing via screening equipment and/or bag search checks. No ticket refunds or exchanges will be provided upon violation of any of these conditions.
COVID-19
Stay home if you are unwell or if
- You have any symptoms associated with COVID-19 (e.g. fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, sneezing/runny nose or loss of sense of smell)
- You have COVID-19 or if you awaiting the results from being tested for COVID-19
- You have been in contact with any known or suspected cases of COVID-19 in the past 14 days
- You have returned, or been in contact with anyone else who has returned, from overseas in the past 14 days
CUSTOMER SAFETY
- Obey instructions from our staff at all times.
- You may only occupy the area and/or seat indicated on your ticket.
- Do not attempt to enter a restricted area.
- Climbing on barricades and crowd surfing are not permitted.
- Shoes must be worn at all times.
BEHAVIOUR & ETIQUETTE
- Drink responsibly: Anyone intoxicated or using drugs will be removed from the building without recourse.
- Use of smartphones or other devices must not cause distraction or annoyance to others.
- iPads, tablets and laptops may not be used during events.
- Unruly and antisocial behaviour will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, verbal/physical abuse of staff and other customers, attempting to enter a restricted area, climbing, defacing, littering, throwing objects, and blocking thoroughfares or fire exits.
- Everyone is encouraged to enjoy themselves, and it is expected that people will want to stand and dance at certain points in the show, however, aisles and walkways must be clear. Standing on seats and sitting on the shoulders of others is not permitted, please be considerate of others.
PERMITTED
- Personal effects such as coats, bags, collapsible small umbrellas (no golf umbrellas allowed), so long as they can be carried with you and easily stored under your seat.
- You take responsibility for any permitted personal items you bring to the arena. We do our best to return lost property, but we are not liable for any loss or damage that may occur.
- Phones, and other such personal devices (please see etiquette note above).
- Registered Guide Dogs, mobility equipment.
PROHIBITED
- Food and drink, including commercially branded and homemade.
- Alcohol in any type of container.
- Bottles
- Gang patches or colours.
- iPads/tablets, and laptops.
- Firearms, fireworks, flares, and laser lights.
- Smoking or Vaping.
- Weapons of any kind, including items such as mace and tasers.
- Illegal substances.
- Musical instruments, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, bicycles, and sporting equipment.
- Marker pens, spray paint, and tagging equipment.
- Signage and promotional products.
- Animals, other than Guide Dogs.
- Professional-type cameras and other video or audio recording equipment.
- Steel-toed boots.
- Selfie sticks, SLR type-cameras, and hi-res video recorders such as Go-Pros.
SECURITY
Dancing for Life Education EBOP operates a thorough security regime and enhanced security checks are already in place. Security is monitored at all times to ensure the safety of all our guests.
Our staff are well trained and observant and they are doing their jobs to the best of their ability. Please show them the respect they deserve, as they carry out their roles.
A NOTE ON ALCOHOL
Following are the only accepted forms of ID for the purchase and consumption of alcohol:
- A valid passport
- Valid New Zealand Drivers Licence
- Valid Kiwi Access/HANZ/Hospitality NZ 18+ card
Alcoholic beverages must not be taken in or out of the venue.
You may not supply alcohol to anyone under 18 on our premises.
Anyone intoxicated will be removed from the premises and will not be re-admitted.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photographs and/or video will be taken at the event
By agreeing to the conditions of entry, you also grant the event organisers full rights to use the images resulting from the photography/video filming, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images for fundraising, publicity or other purposes. This might include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, social media, press releases and funding applications.
If you do not wish to be photographed please inform an event organiser.
