Six60 join attempt to perform world’s largest ever haka

Sunday, 22 September 2024

Six60 will perform at Eden Park before the world haka record attempt.

The attempt takes place at Eden Park next Sunday and will be officially adjudicated by Guinness World Records.

The existing record was set by the French in 2014 with 4028 participants.

Kiwi band Six60 will perform at an event to try and break the record for the world’s largest haka.

Thousands of Kiwis will flock to Eden Park in Auckland on September 29 hoping to reclaim the record that is currently held by the French.

The band joins a line-up of local artists that will perform before the attempt which will be officially adjudicated by Guinness World Record.

“Having one of New Zealand’s most successful bands join our line-up is a dream come true,” Hinewehi Mohi, a te reo Māori advocate and cultural advisor for the event, said.

“We are so grateful to have the support of all the artists, sponsors, event partners and everyone who has contributed to this event to make it a reality.

We hope that having Six60 making the commitment to be there excites people even more to get their ticket and join us.”

Six60 are currently touring Europe and scheduled to play this week in Paris and Amsterdam followed by two shows in Australia.

The band previously worked with Mohi on Waiata Anthems album in 2019 which featured their song Don’t Forget Your Roots translated into te reo Māori.

The event begins at 6pm with performances by Six60 and other Kiwi artists including Alien Weaponry, Anika Moa and Che Fu.

The standing world haka record was set by the French in 2014 with 4028 people participating.

Funds raised by ticket sales will go to the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust to provide life-changing services for those who need it most.

Participants will perform Ka Mate, the haka made famous worldwide by the All Blacks rugby team.

Tickets can be purchased at $10 per adult and $5 for concessions at www.hakarecord.co.nz.