Topp Twins Tribute Concert airing on Prime TV and more...
On November 7, a glittering line-up of NZ's top musicians and comedians paid tribute to Dame Lynda and Jools Topp in a unique concert celebrating the extraordinary contribution these kiwi showbiz icons have made to Aotearoa New Zealand over the past 40 years.
This wonderful night of celebration aired last night on Prime TV with an encore performance scheduled for the 25th December at 7pm. Alternatively, you can stream the concert on SkyGo. It’s also available on NEON from December 14th. Thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Guest artists, including Tami Neilson, Anika Moa, Ria Hall, Dame Hinewehi Mohi, Troy Kingi, Jackie Clarke, Annie Crummer and Don McGlashan performed Topp Twins songs with a twist, while some of NZ's funniest comedians paid homage to the godmothers of the local comedy scene.
The Dames themselves appeared on stage – their first public performance since Lynda’s cancer diagnosis and Covid lockdowns halted their plans for a national tour in 2022 to celebrate their 40th anniversary as performers - unparalleled by any other kiwi artist.
Proceeds from the concert will help pay for the twins' ongoing treatment and living costs.
The Topp Twins are New Zealand national treasures who have performed around the world as an original comedy-music duo.
They have had their own award-winning prime-time TV series, most recently Topp Country (TVNZ), released many albums and children's audiobooks, been inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame, received the New Zealand Order of Merit and Honorary Doctorates and featured in a documentary film about their lives, which became a worldwide hit.
They have unparalleled broad appeal, regularly performing at corporate events, theatres, stadiums, Festivals and A&P shows where they are often mobbed by adoring audiences.
