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Christmas In New Zealand Single Anna Van Riel November 2022

New Single! Christmas in New Zealand

Hot chips on the beach, bbq dinners, putting up tents, lawn cricket, playing guitar around the bonfire while potatoes cook in the hot coals… What do all of these things have in common? It’s Christmas in New Zealand! Today is the launch of my bubbly and iconically Kiwi single ‘Christmas in

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Anna van Riel vocal workshop

Dunedin House Concert Series

The end of May brings with it my house concert and vocal workshop series. Vocal workshops, held on May 28th in Palmerston and May 29th in Mosgiel, will focus on vocal breathwork and singing in parts. Participants who are attending the evening concerts will be invited to share the song

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Couple of Cups Song Launch

You might think that a couple of cups Don’t matter to the planet But it really does! In conjunction with SUCfree Wanaka, and Waste Free Wanda, I am very proud to announce the launch of my newest single Couple of Cups. Did you know that a million disposable cups head

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Best Children's Song for 'Throw out the Grain' from Fishing for Stars - Australian Songwriters Association

First place win at the Australian Songwriters Association!

I am super excited to announce my big win at the Australian Songwriters Association Awards in Sydney last night! My song ‘Throw out the Grain’ from Fishing for Stars, won Best Children’s Song. It was a fantastic evening and an such an honour to take home 1st place among so many

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Spooky Groove - Children's song by Anna van Riel

Spooky Groove music video release

It was a freaky creak….. Happy Halloween! It’s Halloween, so it seemed right to share my new music video for my kids song ‘Spooky Groove‘. The song however is not about anything spooky, but more about overcoming your fears. Written with fellow songwriting sister Liv Cochrane, this nifty wee clip

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Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori - songs by anna van riel

Free Download For Maori Language Week

It’s Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori So I’m giving away a 4-track EP of my kids songs in te reo. Offering introductory words in te reo Māori to kids, carers and educators, these songs are a fun way to make a start on learning New Zealand’s native language. If

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