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One of  New Zealand's most Popular Musical Entertainment Line-ups, The Mermaids are an Auckland based covers band, featuring three of Zealand's top female vocalists Joe Cotton,  Amber Claire, and Pauline Berry accompanied by respected guitarist Martin Winch.  Also available as a 5 piece lineup with keyboards. 

Photo courtesy of "Together Collection" website

 

Established 1997, "The Mermaids" are a professional musical entertainment lineup featuring three female vocalists, paying homage to the great dance songs from the 1960’s to 2010. 

The shows are high energy and fun, with a special vocal blend achieved from over a decade performing together.  The lineup can also perform an exquisite dinner set prior to the party music.

Complete with a modern sound system, coloured LED stage lighting and a lit backdrop, the band travels and performs all around NZ. 

Visit the Repertoire page, which lists the repertoire by era. Sound files and links to video clips are included.. 

Recommendations:  Read what clients say about this musical line-up.  First-hand recommendations and great feedback volunteered from clients. 

Visit the Mermaids Gig Guide for upcoming appearances around NZ.  (Private bookings are not listed).

 

 

Each member of the group is a top vocalist/musician in their own right.  

Guitarist/Musical Director: Martin Winch is an acclaimed NZ guitarist whose album "Espresso Guitar" went 4 x Platinum in NZ and Gold in Australia in 1997. 

Amber Claire has been with the band since 1997.  She recorded two albums with SonyBMG one of which went Gold in sales in NZ and scored a top ten hit with "At 17" in 2004.

Joe Cotton was a member of "TrueBliss", the original reality TV Show "Popstars" lineup. She was also the Winner of "Pop's Ultimate Star" as voted by the nationwide audience September 2007, a series that pitted NZ and Australian Idol Winners against each other in a televised singing contest.  In 2010 she is a DJ for More FM and has been in the band since 2000. 

Vocalist/Manager: Pauline Berry is a singer with two decades experience of live performance, studio recording and band management. 

 

What can we say but "YES" - we are one of NZ's most experienced wedding bands. We offer a variety of music popular with those aged from 18 to 80. 

OUTSIDE AUCKLAND? - Yes - "The Mermaids" frequently travel around New Zealand, North and South Island and are available internationally also.  

 

 

Click here to view the gallery, a little bit of history, some studio shots and live gig pics. 

 

Over 30 videos online which include Joe Cotton's performances from "Pops Ultimate Star", Amber Claire's videos and TV appearances as well as the Martin Winch videos. 

A selection of live footage and TV appearances from the band on our own Video page here and much more on www.youtube.com/themermaids  

 

Email mermaids@ihug.co.nz  or phone band manager Pauline Berry on 021-610962.

 

The Mermaids Repertoire ] The Mermaids Gig Guide ] You Tube Videos ] Martin Winch ] Amber Claire ] Clapton Show ] Mermaids Gallery ] Pauline Berry ] Joe Cotton ] Weddings Info ] Recommendations ] 

 

This page was last updated 19/08/10