StarJam celebrates two months of success in Christchurch

Just a short time ago StarJam launched to an excited group of StarJam’s family and friends in the South Island.

We think now's the perfect opportunity to reflect on some highlights from the official launch day!

On Saturday August 4, with Air New Zealand’s support, 15 excited Jammers, StarJam staff, a volunteer and tutor were flown from both Auckland and Wellington to Christchurch to welcome the JamTabs (Jammers from Canterbury) to StarJam.

Jammers performed in front of a large audience of around 150 at the official ceremony at The Court Theatre in Christchurch, hosted by legendary crooner, JamBassador Ray Woolf.

The Magic Movers from Auckland took to the stage to perform a dance routine to the hit Maroon 5 tune ‘Moves like Jagger’. There was also a moving performance by three talented vocalists from the Wellington workshop group Sensational Singing @ Newlands.

Wellington StarJam Tutor and former Jammer Renee Maurice was acknowledged for her commitment to StarJam at the event – she was named a JamBassador! Renee gave a stunning performance of ‘Children Will Listen’.

There were appearances by special guests at the event, including Christchurch MP Nicky Wagner who helped our ‘first Christchurch Jammer’ Alex Lang cut the ribbon.

Christchurch Regional Programmes Coordinator Lauren Merritt says there were many exceptional moments on the day.

“One of the biggest highlights was at the end of the launch when most of the prospective Christchurch Jammers got up and danced with the Magic Movers to Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’. They looked like naturals on stage, with big smiles and they picked up the moves fast - they were well and truly JAMMED!”

Since the Christchurch launch, 25 children have enrolled in the inaugural South Island StarJam programme and they are learning dances and songs for our upcoming show LiveJam.

Did you attend our Christchurch launch? What was your favourite moment on the day?