R.E.S.P.E.C.T. A Celebration of History’s Greatest Pop Divas with Auckland Philharmonia

In the words of Beyoncé, "Who run the world? Girls."

Who's been running the pop diva charts since the dawn of pop music? GIRLS!!

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. promises an unforgettable journey through the chart-topping anthems of legendary artists such as Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Nina Simone, Carole King, Celine Dion, Adele, Taylor Swift, Tina Turner and many more.

Featuring the extraordinary talents of Hall of Famer Annie Crummer (Netherworld Dancing Toys, When the Cats Away), soul and R&B star Deva Mahal (daughter of American blues musician Taj Mahal), Betty-Anne (Ardijah), and jazz queen Naomi Ferguson (The Music is Bond).

Backed by the sensational Auckland Philharmonia, audiences will be transported to the heights of musical greatness, reliving the timeless classics and current hits that have defined generations.

The setlist will include Aretha’s RESPECT, Carole King’s I Feel the Earth Move, Taylor Swift’s Shake it Off, Amy Winehouse’s Valerie through to our own Margaret Ulrich’s Escaping.

Enjoy a fun night filled with nostalgia and pure entertainment with R.E.S.P.E.C.T.