Hayley on The Kerri-Anne Show! UPDATE

Hayley was featured on The Kerri-Anne Show in Sydney where she performed Scarborough Fair. Click here for the video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHu9UwVSSs4

UPDATE: Here is the full interview after her performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMv98WLYoJM

Hayley in "Sunday Herald Sun" Australia

Thanks to Stephany from HWI for this article!

Dawn only diva

NUI TE KOHA and PETA HELLARD

29 April 2007

Sunday Herald Sun

Copyright 2007 News Ltd. All Rights Reserved

Soprano star Hayley Westenra has revealed her diva tendencies.

Sadly, they pale in comparison to Westenra's country cousin, opera superstar and knicker knacker Dame Kiri Te Kanawa.

Westenra expanded on backstage badness when The Buzz asked her to confirm a US report that she shows no diva behaviour whatsoever.

"I do have a few," Westenra, 20, said. "I need my sleep. That's No.1. I'm not great if I'm woken up early in the morning.

"And I need my water on me at all times. But other than that, I'm pretty grounded. The people I suround myself with are all down to earth. I can count on them to pull me into line. I think it's my New Zealand upbringing."

Dame Kiri, who also had a New Zealand upbringing, was in court earlier this year to give testimony about cancelling a string of proposed dates with John Farnham.

The Dame said she disagreed with Whispering Jack's onstage banter and underwear being hurled onstage by his fans.

Westenra, in town this week to promote her new album, Treasure, said the classical world was notorious for diva behavior.

"No names, but I've seen it happen and it's embarrassing to watch," Westenra said. "You do yourself no favours behaving this way."

Westenra has sold two million albums worldwide. She is an ambassador for charity group Unicef (recently raised money to buy 6000 bicycles for schoolgirls in Ghana) and has a part time gig with Irish vocal ensemble Celtic Woman.

For now, Westenra's focus is Treasure, a collection of traditional Irish and New Zealand songs and four new tunes. She dedicates the album to her grandmother, Shirley Ireland, who passed on most of the songs to Hayley.

"She has always been a never-ending source of songs," Westenra said.

Hayley Westenra will be at Readings, 701 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn, on Tuesday at 6.30pm. She will perform and sign copies of her new album.

Hayley in Australia: Her Schedule

Here is Hayley's full schedule of her visit to Australia before re-joining the Celtic Woman on Friday. Thanks to Roger from HWI for this!

AUSTRALIA

Sydney

APRIL 2007

Sun 29 / 8am: TV Channel 7 Weekend Sunrise Face to face chat and performance The programme is on air between 8 and 10am. Hayley's appearance is scheduled for 9.40am LIVE TO AIR Mon 30 / 9am TV Channel 9 Mornings with Kerri-Anne Kennerley *CONFIRMED* Face to face chat and performance Hayley's appearacne is scheduled for 9.20am LIVE TO AIR

Mon 30 /10.10am: RADIO 2GB Pre recorded interview with Alan Jones Air: the following day Mon 30 /10.25am RADIO 2CH Interview with Bob Rogers LIVE TO AIR

Mon 30 /10.40am: RADIO 2CH 9 O'clock Special Pre recorded interview with Steve Murphy Air Date: TBC

Mon 30 /11.15am: PRESS - MX/News Limited Face to face interview (and local pic) Run date: that afternoon

Mon 30 / 1.15pm: RADIO 2UE Face to face interview with John Stanley LIVE TO AIR

Mon 30 / 2.15pm: TV Sky News Pre recorded 10 minute chat to be used in the Entertainment section of Sky News To air: next week

Mon 30 / 3.30pm: TV Ovation Channel Pre recorded face to face interview with Leo Schofield Interview to be amalgamated into a 1 hour TV special Air date: May

Mon 30 / 4.45pm: PRESS Sydney Morning Herald Face to face interview and photo opportunity Run date: n/k

Melbourne

MAY 2007

Tue 1 /10.15am: RADIO 3MP Pre recorded face to face interview with John Burgess Air date: n/k

Tue 1 /12noon: TV Channel 10 9AM with David and Kim *CONFIRMED* Pre recorded chat and musical performance Airs: Mon-Fri from 9 to 11.30am

Tue 1 /12.45pm: RADIO 3AW Face to face interview with Ernie Sigley LIVE TO AIR

Tue 1 / 1.30pm: RADIO ABC 774 Afternoon Show Face to face interview LIVE TO AIR

Tue 1 / 2.00pm: RADIO ABC National Radio Pre recorded face to face interview Air date: n/k (syndicate: regional dates will vary)

Tue 1 / 3.45pm: PRESS Sunday Herald Sun 'IE' Face to face interview Run date: n/k This interview will be filmed for the website

Tue 1 / 4.15pm: PRESS The Age 'EG' Face to face interview Run date: n/k

Tue 1 / 6.30pm: CD Signing at Readings Short performance and signing session

Weekend Herald: "Hayley Westenra - 'I'm a tough chick' "

5:00AM Saturday April 28, 2007
By Michele Hewitson
Photo / Martin Sykes

Hayley Westenra, that sweet little songstress with the lovely ringlets and skin like a porcelain doll, says, right at the end, "You know everything about me. I feel quite exposed."
I look at her sharply as she says this. Is she being sarcastic? Having a bit of fun at my expense? The look on her face is her usual serenely smiling one. Those extraordinarily big eyes hold only kindness.
She has just endured an hour and a half in a drearily bland hotel room being asked questions about herself. Which is what people do in interviews, obviously, but she is 20 years old and any normal 20-year-old would be bored out of her mind and hard pushed not to show it.

Click here for full story: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/search/story.cfm?storyid=000A8B9A-A8EF-1631-A0EC83027AF1010F

Hayley's Signing Session in Auckland!

Hayley was at an Auckland Sounds shop for a CD singing before leaving New Zealand to rejoin the Celtic Woman in America. I went to this event and it was one of the best experiences I ever had! Here are some photos!

TV3: Hayley on ANZAC Day in Wellington

Hayley sang the New Zealand National anthem followed later by Danny Boy today at the Wellington Dawn War Memorial Service. Here is a video of a news report from TV3! (Click 'video'): http://www.tv3.co.nz/News/NewsDisplay/tabid/209/articleID/25780/Default.aspx

ANZAC commemorations around the country
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 6:07pm

ANZAC day was remembered around New Zealand today, with services held across the country.
There were some disruptions – in Wellington two people were arrested after a flag was burned at the dawn service.

Singing star Hayley Westenra’s performance also managed to rub some people the wrong way.

Hayley in the Press: Cobham music wing named for Hayley

Cobham music wing named for Hayley

By IAN STEWARD - The Press Tuesday, 24 April 2007

Cobham Intermediate's most famous "treasure" returned to the Christchurch school yesterday to open a new hall and a music wing named after her.
Classical singer Hayley Westenra took time out of her busy international touring schedule to open the $1.2 million complex, which features a gymnasium, stage, and music rooms with specialty music computers.
Westenra said having a wing named after her made her "suddenly feel very old".
She has recently turned 20.

"I have such fond memories of my time at Cobham and I just know those students are going to get so much out of those new facilities."

Click here for full story: http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/thepress/4036087a6530.html

Hayley on "Good Morning" - Updated!

Watch Hayley's performance of Abide with Me by clicking here: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/video_index_skin/video_index_group
This is the entire Good Morning show of April 24th. Click the "Good Morning is live on the Internet every weekday morning at 9am".
Be in quick - this will only last for a day or so. Hopefully we can save the video soon to post it permanently! Enjoy her magnifincent performances and interview!

Hayley on "Dancing with the Stars"!

Tonight Hayley was a special guest on New Zealand's Dancing with the Stars. After a very warm welcome by the host, she performed The Water is Wide at the end of the show. Her performance, as always, was very elegant. The video for this is not yet available, however, until it is, click here for the story! http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/497100/1076568

Hayley on NZs "Good Morning show"!

Hayley was featured on this morning's Good Morning show. She was introduced by singing one of her tracks from her album, Treasure, Abide with Me. She then sang Pokarakara Ana in remembrance for those who died in the war. She then sat for a short but informative interview, where she spoke of her uncles being soldiers in the ANZAC battle, being homesick, and being home in New Zealand much frequenly next year. The video, unfortunately, is not yet available. However, at the meantime, clock her for a quick look: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/497100/1072092

TREASURE GOES PLATINUM

Hayley's new album Treasure has gone PLATINUM in New Zealand! That means 1500 sales!!

!!!CONGRATULATIONS HAYLEY!!!

Hayley on ANZAC Day

Hayley will be at Wellington's War Memorial for ANZAC Day here in New Zaeland. There will be live coverage on TVONE and this can be viewed around the world from the website.

Read full story here: http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/488120/1075763

Hayley's New Zealand Schedule!!

Hayley's New Zealand schedule is finally here! Thanks to Roger from HWI for this!

NEW ZEALAND

Christchurch

APRIL 2007

Sun 22 / 11-2* NZ Womans Weekly (Interview and photoshoot for NZWW )
Mon 23 / am Newstalk ZB Chch
Mon 23 / am More FM Chch
Mon 23 / am The Breeze Chch
Mon 23 / pm Christchurch Press
Mon 23 / pm Christchurch Star
Mon 23 / pm Cobham Intermediate (Opening of new 'Hayley Westenra' Music Wing - Entry to this event is by invitation only)

Wellington

Tue 24 / am Good Morning TV
Tue 24 / am ZM in studio
Tue 24 / am The Breeze Wellington
Tue 24 / pm Concert FM
Tue 24 / pm The Dominion Post
Tue 24 / pm Dancing With The Stars
Wed 25 / 6am Anzac Day Memorial Service (Wellington Cenotaph)

Auckland

Thu 26 / am Breakfast TV
Thu 26 / am Newstalk ZB
Thu 26 / am Classic Hits
Thu 26 / am Viva
Thu 26 / am Coast
Thu 26 / am The Breeze
Thu 26 / am Radio Live
Thu 26 / pm National Radio
Thu 26 / pm Jet Magazine
Thu 26 / pm Tearaway Magazine
Thu 26 / pm C4
Thu 26 / pm Juice TV
Fri 27 / am The Edge
Fri 27 / am NZ Herald
Fri 27 / am Sunday News
Fri 27 / am Weekend Herald (with Michelle Hewitson)
Fri 27 / pm The Listener
Fri 27 / pm Metro Magazine
Fri 27 / pm NZPAFri 27 / pm Gekkan Magazine
Fri 27 / pm Catch Up with Raukatauri Trust
Fri 27 / pm NZ Music Month - Mentor
Sat 28 / am Newstalk ZB (with Mike Hoskins)
Sat 28 / tbc Sounds Botany Downs (Instore Signing Session)

* 11am - 2pm; time is approximate.

'Treasure' in the Media: Reviews

From Christchurch Press, this review was sent by Ross from HWI. Great review! 4 out of 5 stars!! Thanks to Ross for that!
Hope you can read it! If not, visit HWI here: http://hwi.proboards20.com/index.cgi?board=hayley05&action=display&thread=1173316792&page=2

Hayley on "Dancing with the Stars"

Hayley will be a guest performer on New Zealand's Dancing with the Stars, will she will be performing at the end of the show.

Dancing with the Stars

TV1

8.30 pm

Tueday 24th April 2007

See highlighted text:

Win Dinner with Hayley!!!

Win Dinner with Hayley!!!

To win an exclusive dinner with Hayley Westenra, register below and you're in the draw!!The Breeze has your chance to join Hayley Westenra and our very own Kerry Smith for dinner for you and a friend at The Hilton Hotel, Friday April the 27th. Apart from dining with one of NZ'S biggest stars you will also win a signed copy of her new album Treasure - plus after dinner, when Hayley leaves - you stay - the night at The Hilton - including breakfast and valet parking. To enter simply email or write - tell us why you desperatly want to meet and have dinner with Hayley. Enter online below or write to us at the following address...

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"One Fine Day" Wins Video Vote!

Hayley's new video for her album Treasure, One Fine Day, wins Classic FM TVs Most Wanted Video!

!!CONGRATULATIONS HAYLEY!!

Hayley on "Close-Up"!

Quite a while ago, on the 21st March, Hayley was on New Zealand Close-Up (TV1). It was a very nice interview, with extracts of Hayley's live performance at Ulysses, New York. She talk of singing for the All Blacks, homesickness, The Queen and her personal life!

Video can be found here: http://tvnz.co.nz/cda/tvnz/search/?style=tvnz&search=hayley+westenra

Hayley's New Zealand Schedule!

Hayley is coming to New Zealand at the end of April, which is very exciting! Thanks to Roger from HWI, who has kindly privided us with a schedule of her visit.

Tues 24 April - PM Dancing With The Stars, Wellington (for more info, visit www.hayleywestenra.com/ - events)

Wed 25 April - AM Anzac Day Memorial Service, Wellington

Fri 27 April - PM Raukatauri Trust catch up, Auckland

There is a possibility of an in-store signing on Saturday 28th in Auckland but this is not yet confirmed. Thanks to Roger, for that!

I am, at this point, still a little unsure of what Hayley will be doing on Dancing with the Stars. It is said that she will be singing, or could be a guest judge. More information will be posted as soon as I have them!

I will be posting more information on these events as soon as I have them. If Hayley is singing CDs in Auckland - where I live - I will be posting photos of those when I hopefully meet her! I can't wait!

Treasure is Knocked Off of No.1!

Sad news! Unfortunately, Hayley has been knocked off the No.1 official NZ music charts by Kings of Leon. She currently at No.2. This is not all bad news, however, she is still in the top 5!!

Full story here: http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/dailynews/4024090a1860.html

Good luck with the rest of your sales, Hayley!

New Zealand Herald Talks TREASURE!!

Hayley Westenra dominates British charts, again

12:40PM Tuesday March 06, 2007
New Zealand singer Hayley Westenra has scored a double UK musical coup with her latest release Treasure.
The album shot to number nine this week in the UK Album Chart and claimed the No 1 spot on the Classical Album Chart.
It is the third time one of Westenra's albums has held such positions in the British charts.
Universal Music New Zealand strategic marketing manager Alister Cain told NZPA while other New Zealand singers and musicians had achieved chart success overseas, no other artist had dominated the mainstream and classical charts at the same time.

Hayley Westenra has achieved much chart success overseas. File photo / NZ Woman's Weekly
Full story here: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/search/story.cfm?storyid=0009AC81-A5DF-15EC-BD1183027AF1010F

Westenra album makes UK charts' top 10

8:20AM Monday March 05, 2007

LONDON - New Zealand teenage opera diva Hayley Westenra made the top 10 of British album charts on Sunday.
Westenra's album Treasure came in at nine.
Indie band the Kaiser Chiefs missed out on a memorable double on Sunday, going straight to number one in the UK album charts, only to be dethroned from the singles chart's top spot, the Official UK Chart Company said.

Full story here: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/search/story.cfm?storyid=00076011-1B30-15EB-9A4C83027AF1014A

New Zealand Articles: Hayley Westenra Unearths Treasure

From Xtra, this article appeared before the release of Treasure. However, even late, it is still a valuble article to read!

Hayley Westenra Unearths 'Treasure'

06/03/2007
Xtra

Hayley Westenra's much anticipated new album Treasure was released in the UK in the last week of February and has already made it to No.1 spot on the Classical Album Chart. Underlining her cross-over appeal the Kiwi born singer's album also entered the UK Album Chart at No. 9. Her debut international album Pure also achieved a Top 10 UK Album Chart placing and saw her become the fastest-selling debut classical artist of all time.

Read full story here: http://yahooxtra.net.nz/music/0,,14520-7032268,00.html

Treasure: A Review

Ok, I’ve been wanting to do this for some time, but I was so wrapped up with university assignments that I just didn’t have the time! So here is my review of the New Zealand version, track by track!

Treasure is a work of art, an exceptional album that consists of mostly classical music. This album is my favourite to date.

Let Me Lie – my favourite track of the entire album, this song is a work of art. It clearly shows two things: one, that Hayley has amazing writing talent and ability, and two, that her vocal range sung at a low key just keeps getting better and better. In Pure, I think Hayley never sang low keys as well as in Odyssey. With Treasure, she got even better! This song is a great song to drive to university with every morning! It’s also one of those songs that get stuck in your mind, which is very relaxing!!

Scarborough Fair – when I heard her sing this with the Celtic Woman, I fell in love with it. It’s such a beautiful song, especially with the strings in the middle. It is ultimately the best version of this song I’ve heard.

Shenandoah – this song is a lot like Scarborough Fair; I don’t know but they remind me of each other quite a lot. Her high notes are at her best.

Summer Fly – I don’t how Hayley even remembers this song when she sings it! If it was me, I’d get my lyrics so mixed up! This song gets my feet tapping every time! It’s a very lively song and something new for Hayley, and I really, really like it.

Whispering Hope – it took me a couple of listens to appreciate this song fully. Now, it’s one of my favourites! It demonstrates Hayley’s true vocal talent and pleasantness and how she needs absolutely no background music to enhance her voice. It is simply natural talent. It is truly a beautiful, beautiful song that holds similar themes, but not melodies, to I Say Grace from Odyssey.

Danny Boy – I think this song sounds like a lullaby! It is so pleasant, I listen to it at night to fall asleep on those stressful late nights working on assignments. I thought Maev’s version sounded a lot like Church music, and I wasn’t the hugest fan of it. But Hayley’s version is so pleasant with the very quiet background music and her very soft voice. It’s absolutely lovely.

Summer Rain – I love this song!!! I love the strings and the ‘jumpiness’ feeling of the song. I think it is an extremely sophisticated song that Hayley has written, which again shows her writing talent, both musically and vocally (she said she arranged the music).

Last Rose of Summer – my favourite song from A New Journey and was thrilled it was on the album. It shows how crystal clear Hayley’s voice is, compared to Maev’s, who also has a beautiful voice. Hayley’s high notes are again at their best.

One Fine Day – One of her best songs from this album, Hayley sings it absolutely beautifully. Starting with a perfect high note, and ending it with another high note, every pitch is perfect. It is truly one of my favourite songs on Treasure.
Sonny – what a beautifully sung one, and what a sad story! I love how it only has piano in the background. It is so relaxing!! Hayley can’t do a better job on it.

Water is Wide – I was so upset when I hears the UK Odyssey got this one!! It is so beautiful!! My school choir last year sang it at our prize giving, but nothing compares to her version. I absolutely love it!! Another one of my favourites on this album.

Melancholy Interlude - Another song indicating Hayley’s talent on song writing!! A truly dark, yet beautiful song. It is so effective!! I love her vocal range in this song.

Abide With Me – don’t you just love Hayley’s hymns??? They are so well sung and so beautiful!! I loved Prayer from Odyssey and love this one equally. The best version of this hymn I have heard yet. Absolutely stunning.

Treasure is a master piece.

Hayley, you couldn’t have done it better. Thank you for this gift to the world.

(All photos are the copywrite and propert of hayleywestenra.com and Decca)

Treasure No.1 On the New Zealand Music Charts!

Hayley Westenra's new album Treasure is at the top of the New Zealand music charts for the second weeks - this means it's Gold!!!

!!!CONGRATULATIONS HAYLEY!!!

http://yahooxtra.net.nz/music/

Hayley's New Album: Treasure!

Hayely Westenra's new album Treasure will be released worldwide in the first quarter of 2007. It contains original songs written by Hayley herself as well as old and new Irish and Maori folk songs. Recorded in Dublin, Ireland, this album seems to be her best yet, with her voice developing and becoming more pure.For tracklinstings, audio samples and official Treasure gallery, visit http://www.hayleywestenra.com/.

photos property and copywrite of hayleywestenra.com and Decca

Good luck with the success of your new album Hayley!
We are here to support you!

Hayley As My Hugest Inspiration!

As one of my hugest inspirations, I feel a sense of obligation to acknowledge her and tell how and why she is one of my biggest inspirations.
Naturally being a huge fan of her voice, it is not only her gift that fascinates me. Reading her biography Hayley Westenra: The World at her Feet by Paul Little, made me realize how hard she has worked to achieve her goals and dream. Reading and knowing this made me realize how possible it can be for me to have the same ambition in my life to also live my dreams.

Photo copywrite of Decca

Her albums Pure and Odyessy have sold over 2 million copies world-wide and are famous for its angelic qualities. Her lyrics, particularly from Odyssey, have inspired some of my short stories and the songs are in general absolutely exceptional. I highly recommend it!Hayley has always been and will always be the ultimate female role model for those who wish to strive in this world to live their dreams.

Thank you for being such a wonderful and inspiring person, Hayley.

Hayley's Second International Album: Odyssey

Hayley Westenra's second international album Odyssey showed her maturing voice and huge growth from her first album Pure. Co-writing one of the tracks, What You Never Know, this album shows Hayley's true musical journey through different genres of music. A mixture of classical, folk hyms and pop, Hayley takes upon a path to include songs that will be of interest to anyone. Her cover of Enya's May It Be from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring represents her Kiwi spirit and pride of being a New Zealander.

Photos copywrite of Decca

Hayley's First International Album: Pure

Her first international album, Pure blew the world away, ending up as the world most sold Classical album in history of Classical music. This album was a mixture of Classical, pop, chorals and charols. Her trademark song Pokarakara Ana made her album very successful, presenting Hayley Westenra as a pure New Zealander. Her angelic voice made Pure sell over $2 million copies, and still sells today!

Photos copywrite of Decca

Welcome to My Support Blog for Hayley Westenra

Hi!

As a huge supporter of Hayley Westenra, I'd like to dedicate this section of my blog to her entirely! So here I will post reviews, photos and any new news about Hayley and her tours/albums etc as soon as I get them!

Thanks for having a look and I hope you enjoy it!

Sukayna (full supporter of Hayley Westenra)

photo copywrite and propert of Decca