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The Mermaids Dance Band are a 4 to 5 piece Auckland based covers band, featuring top female vocalists, plus keyboardist and optional guitarist.

Delivering the perfect party repertoire since 1997. Also adaptable to many different themes from beach to Bond, 1960's to 1980's, WWII and Vegas, plus many more. The repertoire is all about the dance floor, but the variety is immense. Beautiful costumes are worn by our glam girl singers, who also bring great onstage personalities.

The band has performed and delighted audiences at parties, festivals, weddings all over New Zealand, all kinds of themed events, corporate functions and company launches, as well as celebrity birthdays, including Trelise Cooper's own 50th, as well as her company events.

You will be dealing direct with experienced management who will make hiring a live act an enjoyable, smooth and stress free experience.

The Mermaids has a Musical Director, Stuart Pearce, keyboards and arrangements, who also produces tracks.

In 2012 The Mermaids continue to perform at exclusive events around New Zealand and are rebooked for their tenth year at the Chateau, Mt Tongariro for their main events including New Years Eve 2012.

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Joe Cotton

Joe Cotton

Joe Cotton musical style encompasses R & B, techno, disco, rock, and every kind of pop. She is always glamorous and magnetic onstage, with a "girl next door" approachability.

She is available for musical performances exclusively through this website's management, as well as performing with "The Mermaids", which she has sung with since 2000.

Please visit The Mermaids Youtube page http://www.youtube.com/themermaids to see Joe's "Pop's Ultimate Star" performances from 2007 - a televised singing star contest off she won, as voted by the New Zealand public.

She can perform alone as a floor show, or additionally perform MC duties at your event.

She is a night-time DJ on More FM currently.

Read more about Joe's life as a reality TV Star, DJ, celebrity and singer on her webpage here.

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Tammy D'Ath

Tammy D'Ath

Tammy was welcomed into The Mermaids March 2011.

The Mermaids management auditioned over 45 singers from all over New Zealand during February 2011 and all band members unanimously chose Tammy to be the new singer in the lineup.

Band members were blown away by her voice, you could describe as honey/whiskey? Along with her excellent musical grounding and ability to transmit emotion.

Check out Tammy's video of "Midnight Train to Georgia" Live on the Good Morning Show August 2011 on our Videos & Music page.

Pauline Berry

Pauline Berry

Pauline is the band manager and co-creator of the band. She is your first point of liaison at any booking and loves tending to all the details.

Pauline's extensive experience in the music industry goes back to night club residencies in the late 1980's to running and performing in rock bands in the 90's, singing jingles, writing and releasing music, managing other artists, lineups and handling tours and festivals.

She nows runs Auckland's first Boutique Musical Agency, which has around ten acts - all lovingly selected for quality and variation

Please visit: The Secret Agency - Sister site to The Mermaids Dance Band.

Recommendations

Recommendations

I just want to say, on behalf of Adi and Daryl as well – thank you to you and the girls for a fantastic evening.

We have had such wonderful feedback about the whole evening, from the venue, to the decorating to the impeccable service provided by the wait staff, the fantastic food and most of all the music.

I knew when we booked the band that it would be great as I have heard them play before.

From talking to people this morning, everyone has commented about how great the music was, I think that the fact that there was hardly any room on the dance floor was also a testament to that.

I was thinking back to last years event and remember that by about 11pm a lot of people had left – not this year, even at midnight there was still so many people left and I think that given the chance most would have stayed on for another hour or so.

Anne-Marie Amber - Visionstream 20 December 2011

Id like to thank you so incredibly much for playing at our wedding you were gorgeously AWESOME. With loads of compliments, and we will recommend you for all things!

You were playing at the Wainui school hall for an Oscar night when we first saw you and WOW! You guys really have such a presence about you, so much so that we just had to have you at our wedding, And p.s. It was ok that the band was hotter than the bride!!

We will have fond memories of you (for ever immortalized) in our photobooth shots! :)

Thank you so much for the fun you provided,

Lots of hugs Tammy and Ivan Phillips :) - by email 6th December 2011

Thank you so much for Saturday night you were all fantastic and the

number of texts I got the next day saying how outstanding the mermaids

were was unreal so thank you for all being so professional, friendly and

fun, you really did contribute hugely to making the whole night a

success.

Ann Roberson - 15 November 2011

Just a quick one to say thanks for all your efforts on Saturday night. It was an absolute cracker and although we ran behind time you and your team found it in your hearts to stay overtime and keep the party going! I may be a tad biased but I haven't been to wedding with such a good after party and d-floor. Please pass on both Sophie and my thanks to the other mermaids (and Stuart), and needless to say we will have no hesitation in recommending your services to our yet to be married friends in the future.

Lyall (email 3rd February 2011)

I'd like to say that I've been a professional musician all my life starting in 1967 (although it's more of a hobby these days) and your sound is superb! It's rare for me to not have some sort of criticism having been in the industry for so long but you have such a professional show and a perfect repertoire that I have nothing but praise. We had people of all ages at the party and the music appealed to everyone. I only wish we had more room for the dancing as the area was packed from start to finish. Well done!

Warren Harding (email 12/1110)

You guys are the quintessential professionals. You've been great to deal with and the guys were such a hit! Our party was everything we hoped for and more. Look forward to seeing the girls at one of our friends party next time!

Fleur Harding www.villaskinspa.co.nz (email 2 November 2010)

Thank you so much for making our evening so memorable and special. We were so rapt with you guys, honestly you were wonderful! Not only were you an exceptional act, your harmonies and style were simply glorious. The Mermaids were an obvious and perfect choice for our Captains retirement function and we had nothing but positive comments all evening. Pauline you were also a pleasure to deal with on the business side of things which helped considerably this end. Thank you so much, and we will be recommending you to everyone. Hope to see you soon.

Clare Rose, PA to Chief Executive, Port Taranaki Ltd (Email 12th April 2010)

Robyn and I had such a fantastic joint 50th and you were at the top of our list to what contributed to a very stylish and successful evening. Everyone was so impressed with 'The Mermaids'. Our wish was for the dancing to start and continue from the first set and that is exactly what you achieved. Our friends were complaining of sore feet for days after the party. Thanks so much

Jo and Robyn (Email 24th September 2009)

Just wanted to take this opportunity to say a HUGE thank you to all of you. It truly was a brilliant night. From start to the last song, people did not stop saying how much they loved the band and what a great atmosphere it was. People who had organized to leave after the first hour of the Reception, stayed till the very end as they would not stop dancing (and they usually don't even dance with each other on a normal occasion lol) . You all looked fantastic and again THANK YOU!

Brett & Evan (email 30 March 2009)

Just a quick note to say a huge thank you for your performance at our wedding last weekend in Queenstown. You were fantastic. Really got our guests up dancing. Even me! Extra special too as the Mermaids were performing at the Oyster Festival ball which was the first night James and I met. People couldn't stop commenting on how much they enjoyed you all.

Mia Stafford-Bush email: 15 March 2009

You guys were absolutely amazing on our wedding night. Everyone I have spoken to since the big day has raved about how fantastic the band was. Kellie and I had an incredible day and The Mermaids finished the wedding off in style, with superb party of dancing and singing. The dance floor was full right from the start of your first song and stayed that way all night. We also really appreciate you were so accommodating with our first dance/song too, which went down a treat. Everybody should get The Mermaids to make sure their wedding day is truly memorable. Thank you, thank you and thank you again :)

Dene & Kellie, (email 16 February 2009)

We are continuing to get fantastic feedback about your show and what was really nice is that you had such a variety of age groups in the audience and you appealed to all. We would love to have you back another time.

Trisha Logan, Event Co-ordinator, New Plymouth District Council, Festival of Lights 2009 (email 6 January 2009)

Thanks for yesterday. My mother and several of our relatives in her generation absolutely adored The Mermaids. In fact, my brother was quite correct in adding that the audience of all ages were mesmerized. For that reason, and the afternoon's delightful sunshine, dancing was not the main objective for us. Thanks so much for the cordiality that accompanied the fantastic entertainment you provided.

Nga mihi o te wa ki a koutou katoa - Regards Josie

Josie Pieta (by email 7th November 2010)

Just a quick note to say we saw The Mermaids on the Hatchery Lawn in New Plymouth last night thoroughly enjoyed the performance as did the hundreds of people around us thank you! Regards Erica

Email 4 January 2009)

Just a quick note to say thank you for another spectacular night with The Mermaids. The response from the conference attendees was overwhelmingly a 10/10! It was great to have your contribution once again. We love you guys!! All the very best.

Bobbie Brown, Fundraising Director, Starship Foundation (Email 29th May 2008)

Repertoire

REPERTOIRE

2000-2011

BORN THIS WAY - Gaga

CANDYMAN - Christina Aguilera

CRAZY IN LOVE - Beyonce

FELL IN LOVE WITH A BOY - Joss Stone

FORGET YOU - Cee-lo Green

GROOVEJET (If This Ain't Love) - Spiller

I GOTTA FEELING - Black Eyes Peas

JUMP (FOR YOUR LOVE) - Girls Aloud version (orig. Pointer Sisters)

JUST DANCE - Lady Gaga

HOT AND COLD - Katy Perry

MERCY, MERCY, MERCY - Duffy

MOVES LIKE JAGGER - Maroon 5/Christina A

MY DELIRIUM - Ladyhawke

NAUGHTY GIRL - Beyonce

ONLY GIRL IN THE WORLD - Rihanna

PLEASE DON'T STOP THE MUSIC - Rihanna

PUSH THE BUTTON - Sugababes

PUT A RING ON IT (ALL THE SINGLE LADIES) - Beyonce

ROLLING IN THE DEEP - Adele

SOMEONE LIKE YOU - Adele

TAKE YOUR MAMA OUT - Scissor Sisters

TELEPHONE - Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce

WE FOUND LOVE - Rihanna

Plus original song:

THE COCKTAIL SONG - The Mermaids

1990s

ALL I WANNA DO - Sheryl Crow

CAN'T GET YOU OUTTA MY HEAD - Kylie

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY - The Mavericks

GROOVE IS IN THE HEART - Deelite

IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND - Stars on 54

LOVESHACK - B52s

WHY DOES LOVE - Exponents

1970s-1980s

ABBA MEDLEY - (DANCING QUEEN-SOS-GIMME GIMME GIMME-WAT

BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE - Michael Jackson

BLUE MONDAY - New Order

CALL ME - Blondie

CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE - Queen

DON'T STOP - Fleetwood Mac

DREAMS - Fleetwood Mac

FOOTLOOSE - Kenny Loggins

GET BACK - Beatles

GOOD TIMES - Jimmy Barnes & Michael Hutchence

GROOVE IS IN THE HEART - Deelite

I WILL SURVIVE - Gloria Gaynor

ISLANDS IN THE STREAM - Dolly & Kenny/Bee Gees version

JUMP (FOR YOUR LOVE) - Girls Aloud version (orig. Pointer Sisters)

LA ISLA BONITA - Madonna

LAST DANCE - Donna Summer

LETS HEAR IT FOR THE BOY - Deniece Williams

LETS STAY TOGETHER- Al Green

LIKE A PRAYER - Madonna

LITTLE LIES - Fleetwood Mac

LOVE BOAT THEME

LOVESHACK - B52s

MAMA MIA - Abba

MY SHARONA - The Knack

PROUD MARY - Tina Turner

ROCK WITH YOU - Michael Jackson

START ME UP - Rolling Stones

STAYING ALIVE - Bee Gees

THE ONE THAT I WANT - Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta

1960s

ANYONE WHO HAD A HEART - Dionne Warwick

AQUARIUS - 5th Dimension

AT LAST - Etta James

BLAME IT ON THE BOSSA NOVA - Eydie Gorme

GOOD LOVIN' - The Young Rascals

MAIS QUE NADA - Brazil '66

MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA - Gladys Knight & The Pips

MOON RIVER - Andy Williams

MY BABY JUST CARES FOR ME - Nina Simone

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME - Drifters/Ben E King (Michael Buble version)

SON OF A PREACHER MAN - Dusty Springfield

1940s-1950s

These songs are rarely performed, as in, only as requested for certain events

ALL SHOOK UP - Elvis Presley

BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGLE BOY - The Andrews Sisters

CHATANOOGA CHOO CHOO - The Andrews Sisters

CHEEK TO CHEEK - Ella Fitzgerald

DIAMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND - Marilyn Monroe

DONT SIT UNDER THE APPLE TREE - The Andrews Sisters

I WANNA BE LOVED BY YOU - Marilyn Monroe

LILI MARLENE - Marlene Dietrich

WHITE CLIFFS OF DOVER - Vera Lynn

Easylistening/Dinner Set Music

ANYONE WHO HAD A HEART - Dionne Warwick

CHANGE THE WORLD - Eric Clapton

CHUCK E'S IN LOVE - Rickee Lee Jones

COME AWAY WITH ME - Norah Jones

FALLEN - Lauren Wood

FEVER - Peggy Lee

FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST - Sheryl Crowe version

GO YOUR OWN WAY - Wilson Phillips (Originally Fleetwood Mac)

LOVE PUTS YOUR RECORDS ON - Corinne Bailey Rae

LOVE WILL KEEP US ALIVE - The Eagles

NATURAL WOMAN - Aretha Franklin/Carole King

MIRACLES - Marty Ballen

RUNAWAY - The Corrs

SMOOTH OPERATOR - Sade

SONGBIRD - Eva Cassidy

SORRENTO MOON - Tina Arena

STRONGER - Adeaze

YOU GOT A FRIEND - James Taylor

Upcoming Events

Masquerade Ball - Chateau

New Years Eve Ball - Chateau

Saturday April 14th 2012 The Chateau, Mt Tongariro. This will be the 10th Masquerade Ball The Mermaids have performed at at this venue. Always a spectacularly beautiful and elegant night. The best food and entertainment and the most charming and fairytale surroundings. Ladies and gentlemen in formal attire dance the night away beneath the big mountain. Coming from all over the world to attend this wonderful tradition. For tickets see www.chateau.co.nz

Monday 31st December 2012 The Chateau, Mt Tongariro. This will be the 9th New Years Eve Ball The Mermaids have performed at at this venue. Always a spectacularly beautiful and elegant night. The best food and entertainment and the most charming and fairytale surroundings. Ladies and gentlemen in formal attire dance the night away beneath the big mountain. Coming from all over the world to attend this wonderful tradition. For tickets see www.chateau.co.nz

Saturday April 21st 2012. At last - The Mermaids will be presenting a spectacularly beautiful and elegant night. - a Ball to Remember The best food and entertainment and fairytale surroundings. Ladies and gentlemen in formal attire dance the night away. The Mermaids have longed to bring some of that Chateau magical atmosphere into the heart of Auckland and this is the first opportunity of its kind.

Tickets $90 each including bubbles, cocktails and bar service all evening as well as canapes. 7.30pm-midnight.

Tickets online at www.eventfinder.co.nz

Music Videos

The Cocktail Song - Salsa Remix!

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Candyman - The Mermaids Dance Band

Lets Stay Together - Joe Cotton and The Mermaids

You Oughta Know

Angel

Lets Stay Together - Joe Cotton and The Mermaids

What I am

Midnight Train to Georgia

Someone Like You - Tammy D'Ath

Traffic

Joe Cotton assorted vids

The Mermaids - TV clip

Tammy D'Ath

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FAQs

FAQ's

How much does it cost?

The Mermaids are hireable 4 to 5 piece and are in the range of $2,500-$3,500 plus GST. The higher end price indicates peak season. The Mermaids are considered a premium lineup around New Zealand, but are priced in the mid-range to encourage and make live music more accessible to more people.

In Auckland this cost includes transport, sound system, stage lighting, setup and packdown labour, three hours of music, break music, before and after music also.

The band discounts for fundraiser balls and special events, also offering smaller lineups which cost between $1,800-$2,500 plus GST.

More than two hours drive from Auckland incurs additional transport costs and may also include accommodation.

If enquiring for the South Island, please contact us, as we have a satellite band operating from Dunedin which may be more cost effective but is quality controlled from HQ in Auckland.

Available Australasia wide exclusively through this website's management.

Please feel free to visit the non flash site.

The Mermaids Website .

or visit The Secret Agency, run by The Mermaids Management.

Contact

The

Mermaids

Dance Band

Manager

Pauline Berry

Tel: 021-610962

mermaids_ihug.co.nz

Auckland, New Zealand

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