Look To The Stars News: Dave Dobbyn

Richard Branson To Speak In New Zealand At Charity Anniversary

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Sir Richard Branson will speak live on stage in Auckland, New Zealand, in October, at a special dinner.

The Virgin boss will talk about “how to make a difference” at all levels including business, family and the self, and will be joined by Master of Ceremonies Martin Bayfield and Kiwi music legend Dave Dobbyn.

The banquet will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Outward Bound. Established in 1962 as a Charitable Trust, Outward Bound has the vision of: Better People, Better Communities, Better World. Outward Bound enables people to understand their full potential through adventure and challenge in the outdoors.

Prince William: Grief Is The Price We Pay For Love

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0000

In a poignant speech during a special memorial in Christchurch, Prince William today remembered the 182 people killed in the earthquake that hit the New Zealand city on February 22 and paid tribute to the bravery of those who helped survivors.

“My grandma once said that grief is the price we pay for love,” William told the thousands of people who gathered in Christchurch’s Hagley Park for the memorial. “Here today we love and grieve.”

He went on to deliver a message of hope, saying that he found it inspiring to see the country’s courage and determination "so starkly demonstrated over these terrible, painful months. Put simply, you are an inspiration to all people.

Robin Williams Show To Benefit Earthquake Victims In New Zealand

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Robin Williams is in New Zealand this week, and will donate 100% of the proceeds from his Christchurch shows to victims of September’s devastating earthquake in the city.

“It is devastating what has happened in Christchurch but from what I have learnt, the people there are incredibly resilient,” said Williams. "The first quake of 7.1 would have been traumatic enough but I understand that since then, the people of Christchurch have experienced close to 3,000 after-shocks.

“That is an unimaginable trauma to have to endure. I hope this donation will go some way to helping the extensive rebuilding effort in the city.”

Dave Dobbyn To Headline New Zealand Earthquake Charity Concert

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:30:00 +0000

New Zealand music legend Dave Dobbyn is set to headline a massive charity concert to help victims of the devastating earthquake that hit the country on September 4.

Band Together will be held at Hagley Park in Christchurch – the South Island city where the quake struck – on October 23, and will feature some big names on the Kiwi music scene, including Anika Moa, Bic Runga, Opshop and the Exponents.

“It’s not easy to organize,” said promoter Paul Ellis. “It’s a huge effort to organize a gig like this but it’s a no-brainer. We really want to do it for Canterbury, for the residents of Canterbury, and it was very easy to galvanize the musicians behind it.”

Neil Finn Leads Concerts To Help Samoan Tsunami Victims

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Crowded House frontman Neil Finn joined his brother Tim and a host of performers from the South Pacific for a special concert to raise funds for victims of this month’s devastating Tsunami in Samoa on Monday night.

Held at the Vector Arena in Auckland, New Zealand, the show was organized by Samoan rappers Savage and Scribe, who both lost family in the disaster. Also on stage were the cream of Kiwi performers, including Dave Dobbyn.

“You won’t see this combination probably anywhere else, ever again,” said the Finn brothers. “One of the nice upshots of this united effort is that you get a bill that is incredibly diverse and eclectic.”

Neil Finn To Headline Charity Concert For Samoan Relief

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:30:00 +0000

A concert featuring Crowded House’s Tim and Neil Finn – and a host of other New Zealand-based musicians – will take place in Auckland later this month to raise money for victims of last week’s Tsunami in Samoa.

The Finn Brothers will be joined by Dave Dobbyn, Bic Runga, Elemeno P, Nesian Mystik, Che-Fu, King Kapisi and many more at Auckland’s Vector Arena on October 19. Also performing will be New Zealand Hip Hop stars Savage and Scribe, who both lost family in the disaster.

Aid agencies such as the Red Cross, World Vision, The Salvation Army and UNICEF are still seeking donations for the massive clean-up required after last week’s devastating disaster that killed over 180 people.

Earth Hour Extends To All Corners Of The Planet

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Several of New Zealand’s best loved singers will perform an hour-long acoustic concert live on radio to raise awareness of Earth Hour.

On Saturday, March 28, between 8.30pm – 9.30pm, people around the world are being encouraged to switch their lights off in a bid to reach the target of one billion people who are committed to fighting climate change. And to celebrate, Dave Dobbyn, Anika Moa, Op Shop and many more will perform live on More FM and be broadcasted around the country.

“In recognition of the importance of addressing issues such as climate change, MediaWorks is delighted to be supporting WWF New Zealand and their Earth Hour campaign across both our television and radio brands,” said Brent Impey, CEO of MediaWorks. “We look forward to doing our bit to get as many New Zealanders as possible to participate on the night.”

Kiwi Stars Record Charity Song

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Some of New Zealand’s best known international stars have recorded a new song to raise money for children in need.

Anika Moa, and Opshop have joined together for a version of Dave Dobbyn’s award winning song Beside You to raise money for the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust, a charity that provides music therapy for special needs children of school age and younger in New Zealand.

“Everyone was there with the best of intent,” said Jason Kerrison, lead singer for Opshop. “It’s all about helping children with special needs, and knowing this helps you drive yourself and be there in the best capacity.”

Dave Dobbyn Promotes Hearing Awareness In Fiji

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 11:30:00 +0000

You may have heard of Heal The World – well, now some of the world’s greatest musicians are taking part in a campaign to raise awareness of hearing loss called Hear The World.

Hear the World is an initiative by Phonak – a leading manufacturer of hearing aids – that aims to raise awareness of the topic of hearing and hearing loss and to promote good hearing all over the world, and musician Dave Dobbyn spent the weekend in Fiji doing exactly that.

“I see other people who support ‘Hear the World’ like Harry Belafonte, Annie Lennox, Placido Domingo,” said 51-year-old Dobbyn, whose new album, Anotherland, has just been released. “I’m in great company when we’re all thinking about our ears and our health. Your ears get fatigued like every organ in your body so to treat them with respect and keep the volume down.”