Maybe you’ve never heard of the Taranaki Highwayman, the ghost of the Vulcan Hotel, or the man who conquered Niagara Falls in a barrel, only to meet his unlikely end in Onehunga…
Perhaps you think the most compelling stories of the past come from offshore – spoiler alert – they don’t!
Our own New Zealand tales feature a line-up of characters matching any gunslinger from the Wild West. Not just the great and good, but those with dirt under their nails and blood on their hands; the sinew and gristle of our own original backstory.
Bringing this exposé to life in a show of original songs, written and performed by Chris Priestley and Cameron Bennett, with virtuoso guitarist Nigel Gavin, vocalist Sonia Wilson, and candidate for the Waitematā Local Board, stage and screen star Peter Elliott, delivering the stories behind the songs.
A City Vision fundraiser, come and support a good cause!
Unsung Heroes live at TAPAC for one night only
Saturday 2 August 2025
Meet the candidates running for Auckland Council in the isthmus area, mix and mingle from 6 - 7pm
Performance starts 7pm (total time with intermission 2 hours 20mins )
Tickets $49 each + booking fee
Ticket price includes light catering. Drinks available from the bar.
Please bring cash for the raffle.
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