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The Josh Emett and Geoff Sewell 5-Star Extravaganza.

‘If music be the food of love play on...’

In July 2021 we held the inaugural Sound Bites, where guests enjoyed an exclusive evening of music and food featuring celebrated tenor Geoff Sewell, and celebrity chef and leading restaurateur Josh Emett, at Auckland’s luxurious Park Hyatt. Feedback from guests was that it was the BEST event they had ever experienced.

We’re excited to announce an encore will take place on Thursday 17 February 2022.

On arrival, guests will be greeted with champagne and canapés before the multi-platinum-selling Geoff Sewell performs an hour repertoire of beloved classics, including Nessun Dorma, O Sole Mio, How Great Thou Art and You'll Never Walk Alone.

This will be followed by a refined dining experience where favourite Kiwi chef Josh Emett will showcase a three-course dinner complete with wine match.

To top off this five star experience, you can also choose to spend the night in a stunning room at the lavish Park Hyatt on Auckland’s waterfront, and enjoy an indulgent breakfast the following morning in the hotel’s signature restaurant, Onemata.

This unique event is limited to just 80 special guests.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Option one - event only - $995.00 per person

• Champagne and canapes on arrival at Park Hyatt
• One hour concert featuring celebrated tenor Geoff Sewell
• Fine dining experience curated by Josh Emett, including wine match

Option two - including accommodation - $1210.00 per person twin share

• One nights’ accommodation at the 5-star Park Hyatt Auckland in a King room (Thursday 17 February)
• Champagne and canapes on arrival
• One hour concert featuring celebrated tenor Geoff Sewell
• Fine dining experience curated by Josh Emett, including wine match
• Breakfast in Onemata restaurant on Friday 18 February

Book now at www.fortisevents.co.nz/soundbites or email team@fortisevents.co.nz

ABOUT GEOFF SEWELL

Kiwi tenor Geoff Sewell is a multi-platinum selling international recording artist and co-creator of the world's first 'pop-opera', classical crossover band Amici Forever. Geoff has two number one albums with Amici, as well as a third with his solo debut “Believe” which reached over 3.5 million album sales worldwide. Geoff has toured widely in New Zealand and abroad, and has sung for the Queen and other members of the Royal Family at The Royal Albert Hall, Windsor Castle and other venues; Nelson Mandela; and various celebrities including Sir Elton John.

Geoff is the Global CEO and co-founder of entertainment company Incognito Artists, based in London with offices in New York and Auckland. Geoff returned to New Zealand in March 2020 after his US tour was cut short due to Covid-19. He is currently based in Auckland with his wife Simone and two teenage daughters.

ABOUT JOSH EMETT

Josh Emett has been a chef for 30 years and his pedigree comes with impeccable credentials, having worked in London, New York, Los Angeles and Melbourne for Gordon Ramsay. In New Zealand he became a well-known face on television as a MasterChef New Zealand judge.

He is co-owner of Onslow restaurant in Auckland and The Oyster Inn on Waiheke Island with his wife Helen. He is the co-founder of Rata restaurant in Queenstown and restaurant chain Go-To Collection that includes Madam Woo and Hawker and Roll.

ABOUT THE PARK HYATT

Park Hyatt Auckland is perfectly located on the water’s edge in Auckland and offers expansive views across Wynyard Quarter and out to the Waitematā Harbour. This sophisticated waterfront hotel opened in late 2020 and has 195 guestrooms, four restaurants and bars, a day spa, a 25-metre infinity pool, and a full fitness center. A luxurious, 5-star stay awaits guests.

Sound Bites is presented by Fortis Events and ESP Ventures.