Acclaimed Tokyo-based singer/songwriter Kat McDowell will lead a truly international line-up of performers at Taste of Japan in central Auckland on Saturday, August 23.
Born in Tokyo and raised in Auckland, bilingual songstress Kat is signed to Japan's Binyl Records.
She recently released three EPs through record label Avex Entertainment, home to Japan's most famous J-pop singers, including reigning J-pop diva Ayumi Hamasaki and Korean boy band sensation Tohoshinki.
Kat's debut full length album is due for release in October 2008.
Kat is appearing with the support of Air New Zealand as part of Taste of Japan, the annual free community cultural showcase organised by NZJS with support from the Consulate-General of Japan and ASB Community Trust.
For one day only, visitors to Freemans Bay Community Hall will be transported to an authentic Japanese festival world of music, performing arts, food and drink. Under the banner 'Japan on Stage', the festival features a range of traditional and contemporary performing arts by visiting and New Zealand-based talent.
Taste of Japan: Japan on Stage will be a day to truly savour - watch, taste, listen, and enjoy!
Free community event; cash required for individual purchases (e.g. food, drink)
Where: Freemans Bay Community Hall, 52 Hepburn Street, Freemans Bay, Auckland.
When: Saturday 23 August 2008.
Opening ceremony from 10am, followed by performances throughout the day with the closing ceremony at 3:50pm.
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About Kat McDowell
http://www.katmusic.jp/profilee.html
http://www.myspace.com/katmcdowell
