Kat McDowell at Taste of Japan 08 (Auckland, Saturday 23 August 2008)
Posted: Wed Aug 13, 2008 5:07 pm

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New Zealand Japan Society of Auckland (NZJS)

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.