Kiwi Wonky Donkey author has turning to Facebook to entertain fans. young and old, after Covid-19 restrictions forced the cancellation of concerts.
Craig Smith belted out classics like The Wonkey Donkey, Willbee the Bumblebee and My Daddy Ate an Apple from the comfort of his home in a near hour-long concert via Facebook Live this morning.
He told 1 NEWS doing the concert “felt like a natural progression” after Covid-19 restrictions led to a number of his live shows being cancelled.
“Lots of people were doing this worldwide… I had a few people suggesting it to me,” he said.
But Mr Smith said doing things online came with its advantages too because people could watch it themselves in their own homes.
“One little girl said ‘it's amazing, they’re doing a concert just for me’.”
The concert has since been viewed over 51,000 times, with 35,000 of those tuning in live. Thousands of thankful parents also left comments and sent the author photos.
“Our children absolutely loved watching you and singing along to their favourites!” one parent said.
Another said: “My kids are loving it and dancing around the living room!”
He told fans at the end of the virtual concert he may do more in future with his other books.
But, in the meantime, he had this to say: “Just stick with it everyone. Keep listening to music and keep reading.”
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