Vera Ellen and the Exploding Rainbow Orchestra perform 'Andy' in tribute to Don McGlashan.

At the 2023 APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka, in tribute to the 2023 NZ Music Hall of Fame inductee Don McGlashan, the Exploding Rainbow Orchestra and Vera Allen performed the beloved Front Lawn song Andy.
With thanks to NZ On Air, Te Māngai Pāho, and Hallertau Breweries.
Performers:
Joshua Worthington-Church - Conductor
Vera Ellen - Lead Vocals
Chelsea Prastiti - Vocals
Rachel Clarke - Vocals
Bray Jeffrey - Vocals
Leea Lamatoa - Vocals
Francesca Parussini - Tenor Saxophone
Jong-Yun J.Y Lee - Baritone Saxophone
Mysty Cooke - Trumpet
Lukas Fritsch - Alto Saxophone
Sean Martin-Buss - Bassoon
Harrison Chau - Harp
Chelsea Nikkel - Glockenspiel
Connor McAneny - Organ
Crystal Choi - Melodica
Joe Kaptein - Keyboard
Michael Howell - Guitar
Eamon Edmundson-Wells - Bass
David Harris - Drums
Ruby Walsh - Percussion
Charlie Isdale - Violin
Charmian Keay - Violin
Lydia Sewell - Violin
Sandy Niu - Violin
Nathan Pinkney - Violin
Thomas Prince - Violin
Karen Hu - Cello
Winiata Walker - Cello
Tim Shacklock - Cello
Kat Tomacruz - Cello

[@dhawan80]

It's been about 3 decades since The Front Lawn stopped me in my tracks with this gem. Teared up then. Tearing up again.

[@TgaSANZMag]

Vera did an amazing job on this

[@sineadoflynn167]

Stunning arrangement by Joshua Worthington-Church and a beautiful performance by Vera Ellen, Josh and the orchestra!

[@damianhaller6097]

That is the best New Zealand live version of a song I have ever heard, and you guys have already delivered so much. What a breathtaking, goosebump-inducing performance. This singer is part Ian Curtis, 100% genuine, with deep and real sorrow. It's truly intense. The whole performance. This live performance has just gone down in the history of New Zealand. Who the hell is Joshua Worthington Church? Did he direct the whole thing alone? If this is his handiwork, then New Zealand has just birthed a new global star. What a genius arrangement! World-class execution! Speechless

[@AntonyKimber]

Wonderful arrangement, and stunningly authentic interpretation from Vera Ellen

[@neilfunn]

Absolutely awesome. Love it 👏🏼

[@grendel_nz]

Stunning, and just as moving as ever. 😔

[@mrsANGRYh]

Vera oh Vera.. you are amazing! X

[@avrilcarpenter5886]

Ooh mmm geee EXQUISITE ❤