Majestic Dance Band

1950s

Jimmy Olin (Leader on saxophone), Lottie Duckworth (pianist), Neill Bamford (drummer), Tom French (double bass) at the Mayfair Lounge, Worcester Street. This venue had the only white grand piano in Christchurch. The men dressed in black suits, white shirts and bow ties. The lady a long dress. Not many women played in dance bands but Lottie was an excellent pianist. They played at Balls, 21st birthdays and wedding dances

Area: Central City / Cathedral Square North

Contributor: Merle Conaghan

Source: Entry in the 2008 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt.

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Band at Spring's Here Festival

9 September 1983

A band performs at the Spring's Here Festival in Hagley Park.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: West / Hagley Park

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Little River Band concert

11 February 1984

View of crowds at the Little River Band concert held at Queen Elizabeth II Park. The Little River Band were supporting Willie Nelson during his tour.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: East / New Brighton

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Androids performance

12 February 1981

Band, The Androids, performing at the Arts Centre in the courtyard to an audience of 500.

Creator: Christchurch Star

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - West

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Halswell Winter Ball, Halswell Community Hall

8 August 2015

Band, Phoenix Knights, playing at the Halswell Winter Ball at the Halswell Community Hall, 450 Halswell Road. Groups of children and adults are dancing in the foreground.

Creator: Nicholas Glen

Area: South West / Halswell

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Related: The Halswell Project 2015.

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And the band plays on

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