New Zealand Christmas Promenade Tour 2004

The New Zealand Christmas Promenade Tour 2004 was the second edition of the New Zealand Christmas Promenade Tour, a co-headlining concert tour featuring New Zealand recording artists, both well-known and upcoming, along with specially arranged orchestras and choirs from wherever the featured lineup was performing.

Stage design
The stage was very unusual for this edition of the tour. The main platform itself is similar to that of an arrow pointing downward, and there's two (2) turning doors on either side of the stage, as well as three (3) stations of poinsettia petals. There's even a series of short walkways near the orchestra.

Controversies
During the show in Christchurch, shortly after Brigade 4 finished their rendition of "", Auckland-based comedic impressionist Janet Yonder interrupted by playing then Prime Minister Helen Clark, thus uttering such lines as, "We need innovation," and "I only take on roles that I'm passionate about." One of the members, Zachary Bowen, shot back at her: "Shut the hell up! Shut up if you're unable to stay still! Otherwise, you can run outta here and get your money back!" As a result, about 16% of the audience left the arena in disgust. Bowen later apologized: "I'm sorry, Janet. I didn't know what I was talking about." Yonder forgave him, and the rest of Brigade 4 gave him a hug in order to prevent him from bursting into tears.

Tour dates

 * § Indicates that the orchestra was specially arranged for this concert.