Flight of the Conchords

When Flight of the Conchords was on HBO in the States, it was not only showcasing the New Zealand accent but the country itself.

Murray’s (Rhys Darby) office was adorned with a variety of NZ “tourism” posters that gave everyone a reason to visit.

Here’s the lot of them:

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Rhys Darby is among a group of New Zealanders who are set to tackle Mt Kilimanjaro for World Vision this year.

The comic will be joined by Boh Runga, Mahe Drysdale, Juliette Haigh, Kerre McIvor (nee Woodham) and World Vision CEO Chris Clarke in the climb that is aiming to raise both money and the awareness of microfinancing.

Microfinancing is where people donate small amounts of money that is used to fund people in developing countries who cannot secure a traditional loan. Continue reading »

Rhys Darby has scored himself a role in a new US comedy pilot.

The former Flight of the Conchords regular and occasional 7 Days panellist will feature in Keep Calm and Karey On alongside Kelly Preston.

The project centres on Karey (Preston), the “clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists”. When her husband (Darby) is sent to prison, she focusses on raising his kids and her adopted black son and giving them a normal life.

Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords has been confirmed to be writing music for the second Muppets movie.

The Wellingtonian nabbed himself an Oscar for his song ‘Man or Muppet’ in the first movie earlier this year.

Producer Todd Lieberman confirmed to Collider that McKenzie is on board the London-based sequel, which will shoot from January to April. Continue reading »

Stuff is reporting that the Flight of the Conchords are on track to beat former New Zealand Idol winner Ben Lummis’s record for most single sales in a week.

The Conchords’ charity song ‘Feel Inside (and stuff like that)’, which was produced for the TV3 special Red Nose Day: Comedy for Cure Kids, has sold over 10,000 copies since its release at the end of last week.

Lummis’s single ‘They Can’t Take That Away’ sold 11,987 copies back in 2004. Continue reading »

Flight of the Conchords have added a third Auckland show to their current New Zealand tour.

Jemaine and Bret will now play at the Vector Arena on Saturday, June 30, as well as the Friday and Sunday.

“In response to nationwide demand, this Vector Arena show will be the final announcement of the tour – there are simply no dates left to play,” they said in a statement. Continue reading »

Jemaine Clement and Bret Mckenzie have announced an Australian Flight of the Conchords tour for winter this year.

The pair, who are about to embark on a New Zealand tour, will play shows in six Australian cities beginning on July 5.

“We are finally returning to Australia. Mostly to apologise,” Clement said in a statement. Continue reading »

Flight of the Conchords are pleased to announce that ticket proceeds after costs from their Christchurch show, with very special guest Arj Barker on Tuesday 26 June at Christchurch’s CBS Canterbury Arena, will be donated to Cholmondeley Children’s Charity and to the restoration and repair of the Isaac Theatre Royal.

Cholmondeley (Chum-ley) provides respite care for children aged 3 – 12 years, with the aim of alleviating immediate family pressures for the children and their parents. They have helped more than 25,500 children in their 87 years of operation and General Manager Shane Murdoch said “We are very grateful for the generous donation. This money will be used to provide day to day care for the children in Canterbury that need us. Many of these families have been affected by the on-going impact of earthquakes, are experiencing significant stress in their homes and need a break”.

The iconic, heritage listed, 104 year old Isaac Theatre Royal suffered extensive damage from the series of Christchurch earthquakes last year and is embarking on a major repair and recovery process over the next 12 months. General manager Neil Cox is delighted with the news that the Conchords will contribute to the famous Theatre’s restoration. Continue reading »

Due to unprecedented demand Flight of the Conchords are pleased to announce an additional Auckland show.

“We are extremely excited by the amount of interest shown in the Flight of the Conchords concert tickets across New Zealand. With the Auckland Town Hall show now sold out, (as are all the theatre concerts) we are proud to announce an arena show at Vector Arena, Auckland on Sunday 1st July. This really is going to be a special homecoming and now with the Arena show there will be tickets for everyone!” said co-promoter Brent Eccles. Continue reading »

Bret McKenzie has won an Academy Award for his work on The Muppets movie.

The Flight of the Conchords star picked up the award for ‘Best Original Song’, beating out one other nominee in the category.