2008 Ami Pop Star Series: Che Fu And The Vector Wellington Orchestra

New Zealand hip hop legend Che Fu is squaring up to face the Vector Wellington Orchestra in a 'mock battle' for the ages.

The inaugural concert for the AMI Pop Star Series will feature Che Fu live in concert with the Vector Wellington Orchestra, September 13 2008 at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington. This will be the only New Zealand performance of this unique mix of musical cultures.

With the Vector Wellington Orchestra, Che Fu will further push the boundaries of the art of hip hop, combining his full live band, a DJ and the orchestra to reproduce some of Che Fu's greatest songs that have already left an indelible mark on New Zealand musical culture.

Che Fu needs hardly any introduction to music fans in New Zealand, from his early days with legendary funk band Supergroove to his seamless blend of Pacific-flavoured soul, funk and hip-hop in his successful solo career.

This performance is the first in a series of concerts designed by the Vector Wellington Orchestra and presented by AMI Insurance to expose new audiences to the power and grace of a full orchestra performing the finest modern music by some of New Zealand's finest musicians.