Gerry Paul and the Elephant Tree

Come and join Gerry Paul for an entertaining musical show designed for the young and the young at heart.

Gerry Paul, an award-winning Irish-Kiwi songwriter, musician, author, producer and shark wrestler, has played at over 500 festivals worldwide. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in folk music.

He makes a special appearance at the Fringe Festival performing his wacky and wonderful songs. From the hip-hop grooves of 'Workin' on the Worm Farm' to the rockabilly shuffle of 'Hank the Wrestling Shark'.

This entertaining and energetic show is to get you dancing and singing along.

Free entry

No need to book, just show up and enjoy the fun!

All children attending this event must be accompanied by an adult.

More about Gerry

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Gerry Paul is an award-winning songwriter, musician, producer and festival director. Dublin-born and raised in the Hutt Valley, Gerry spent sixteen years touring the world with Gráda and some of the biggest names in folk music including Tim O’Brien and Sharon Shannon. Gerry won the Grand Prize in the 2010 John Lennon Songwriting Contest for his children’s song Hank the Wrestling Shark.

Gerry founded the Coastella Music Festival and led CubaDupa as Festival Director from 2019 to 2021. He was a finalist in the 2021 Wellingtonian of the Year awards. He now lives in Kerikeri where he manages the performing arts centre, The Turner Centre.

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Brought to you by the Whangārei Fringe Festival 2024.

When

Location

Children's Room

Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei, 0110, View Map