Meet our Undergrand Performers
Rosalie Liddle-Crawford
Festival Garden, Sat 25, 6pm-7:30pm, Festival Garden
Rosalie Liddle Crawford is a Tauranga-based pianist and composer whose musical journey began early, winning the Tauranga Piano Cup at age 15.
With an ATCL in Music Teaching, Rosalie has a rich and varied musical career spanning classical performance, musical theatre, jazz, and rock. She has performed at the New Zealand International Arts Festival in Wellington and was a longtime collaborator with Tauranga theatre director Bob Addison, playing piano for numerous musical productions.
Rosalie has been accompanying church services since the age of 13 and continues to play for weddings, funerals, and private functions. Her collection of three pianos includes a 130-year-old painted upright, which she has taken to the Pilot Bay boardwalk on summer evenings for the past 11 years, creating a unique and much-loved community experience.
In addition to her live beachside performances, Rosalie has composed original musicals and released a CD titled 'Waiting for your Return' designed, in her words, to help people "nod off on the couch after a particularly gruelling day at work".
Frances Ellen
Kulim Park, Sun 26, 10am-10:30am
Frances Ellen is a Tauranga-based singer-songwriter whose evocative melodies and heartfelt lyrics create an intimate, reflective atmosphere. Performing on piano with a silky vocal delivery, she weaves emotion and storytelling into every song, inviting listeners into a warm and moving musical experience. Recently, she has opened for Reb Fountain and performed at The Jam Factory, continuing to share her distinctive indie-folk / alt-pop sound with local audiences.
Joe Dobson
Mount Main Beach, Mon 27, 6:30am-8am
Having journeyed with his baby grand through forests and coastlines across Aotearoa, pianist Joe Dobson now brings it to Tauranga’s shore. As dawn unfolds, join him for a spacious, reflective performance - music in dialogue with the sea, the light, and the quiet of a new day.
Chanelle Davis
The Tidal Steps, Sat 25, 10am - 11am, Tidal Steps
Chanelle Davis is a local singer/songwriter — recognised by many parents and kids as the voice of Chanelle & Friends.
Away from children’s music, she has released three indie-pop albums and is a two-time winner of the MLT Songwriting Award for her songs Dear Jon and I Love You. She is currently at week 22 of her Song Sunday challenge, writing and releasing a new original song every Sunday on YouTube for 52 weeks. Chanelle is also a dedicated piano and voice coach, guiding and inspiring young musicians.
Chanelle will be performing songs from across her albums — starting with Better Than Alone(2006) through to her most current Song Sunday work, sharing her experiences of life and love so far, through piano-driven honesty and entertaining conversation.
Benjamin Rotstein
Kulim Park, Sun 26, 9am - 10am
I grew up locally and have just returned to Tauranga after many years living in Israel and Poland. Lawyer at Baywide Community Law. Played piano for many years. Favourite composers is Chopin, and while living in Warsaw I was lucky enough to go to many concerts of the world's greatest pianists.
Hana Zreikat
Festival Garden, Sun 26, 4:15pm-5pm
Hana Zreikat is a pianist, singer, and composer whose work blends classical influence with cinematic and emotive storytelling. Her music spans virtuosic piano works and lyrical songs that explore imagination, transformation, and quiet intensity.
At Undergrand, Hana presents a captivating mix of piano solos and original songs, tracing a journey from her debut album Black Balloons to her most recent compositions. Audiences can expect a programme of expressive contrasts, where classical precision meets contemporary storytelling.
Student Showcase
Ngā Manu Porotakaka, Mon 27, 12pm-3pm
A selection of students from local schools will be jumping on the keys to share their talents. Come and support our next generation of musical stars!