Latest News Double Header Set to Rock n Roll the Bowl Summer Hummer / Summer Stunner Masterton’s two annual sizzling summer concerts are lined up again on consecutive nights next month.  Once again some of New Zealand’s best musical talent will perform, with resurgent funksters Supergroove set to headline the Summer Hummer and Shane Cortese and the Class of ’58 ready to rock’n’roll the Summer Stunner stage.  In a departure for 2009, the Summer Stunner will be held first, on Monday 9th February. This show has always had a broad-based appeal and this year one of New Zealand’s top entertainers, Shane Cortese will bring his high energy rock’n’roll show to Masterton. The Summer Hummer featuring the rocking funk and horn-heavy sound of Supergroove, will be on Tuesday 10th February.    Masterton Mayor Garry Daniell said “The change in the order of the shows will  accommodate  Masterton Athletics club night on the Wednesday and also enabled organisers to secure the headline acts on dates when they were available.”   For the many fans of Shane Cortese his appearance in Masterton will be a huge thrill. His acting credits include playing the ‘baddest bad guy ever’ on Shortland Street and his current role on the hugely popular Outrageous Fortune.  He has played ‘Elvis’ on stage in London and who can forget his performances on Dancing with the Stars.  Event organiser Frankie Stevens from Avenues Event Management says “Shane is the consummate performer.  He and his band bring to life the high energy good times from the classic era of rock n roll.”   The concerts will again be held at Masterton’s Colin Pugh Sports Bowl. Both concerts have attracted thousands of people in past years, with the entry price kept to $5 through support from the Masterton District Council, Trust House and Masterton Trust Lands Trust. Both shows will run through the twilight hours of 5pm until 8.30pm. “These shows are a much anticipated part of a very busy Wairarapa summer event calendar” Mr Daniell said. “We are thrilled to be able to bring these top acts to Masterton.” Summer Hummer - read more Summer Stunner - read more 30 January 2009