Topp Twins lead the lineup for Wānaka A&P Show
Kiwi icons the Topp Twins have been confirmed as the lead entertainment act for this year’s anticipated Wānaka A&P Show.
The beloved duo will take the stage at the Wānaka A&P Showgrounds on March 8-9, 2024, for the annual Show, one of New Zealand’s largest agricultural and pastoral events, attracting more than 44,000 people.
They will join a jam-packed schedule of entertainment acts from other renowned Kiwi performers including Adam McGrath from the well-established country-rock band The Eastern, singer Barry Saunders and Lieutenant Lou, a lively clown police officer.
Wānaka A&P Show event manager Jane Stalker says the Wānaka A&P Show team is delighted to welcome the Topp Twins back to perform at the Show once again. Their last appearance was in 2017.
“You can’t go past the Topp Twins,” she says. “They are two of the best performers in New Zealand and have been for 40 years. We are very excited to be hosting them at the Wānaka A&P Show once again. They have been a few times now and always draw the crowds for their fun music and hilarious banter – it will be fantastic to see Lynda, Jools and their alter-egos (Camp Mother/Camp Leader and Ken/Ken) live on stage.”
The Topp Twins – Dame Jools Topp and Dame Lynda Topp – say they are elated to be returning to the Wānaka A&P Show.
“We cannot wait to mingle with the locals, catch up with all the competitors and taste the range of delights on offer,” Lynda says. “Right in the heart of town overlooking the lake and the mountains, the Wānaka A&P show has to be one of the prettiest shows to visit.”
The traditional favourites of the equestrian and livestock events, plus wood chopping and sheep shearing will return in 2024.
“There will be plenty of activities to keep the children entertained, too, with the new Farmlands Farmyard area, as well as the classic carnival rides,” Stalker adds.
The Show includes traditional features such as equestrian and livestock events, home industry displays, wool classing, wood chopping, shearing and 500-plus trade stalls from around the country. Novelty activities include the famous Jack Russell Race and old-fashioned sheaf tossing.
“Seeing the rural and urban communities come together at the Wānaka A&P Show is always a highlight of the year,” Stalker says. “The Show is now one of the largest agricultural and pastoral events in the country and it just keeps getting bigger and better.”
Gates to the 87th Wānaka A&P Show open 8.30am-5pm on Friday, 8 March, and Saturday, 9 March.
Tickets can be purchased online for $22.50 per adult at www.wanakashow.co.nz from February 1, or $40 per adult and $15 per youth (13-17 years) for two days. Children aged 12 and under are free.
