51STAGE 51Entertainment
Stage 51 Entertainment — vintage microphone and stage lights

Est. 2005 · Red Beach, New Zealand

New Zealand's most versatile entertainment

Where the world is a stage

Gary Brown and Stage 51 bring 35 years of showmanship to conferences, gala dinners, clubs and private functions across New Zealand — from a single tribute act to the entire entertainment programme.

Call +64 274 439 319 or 0800 SHOWTIME

Years on stage
35+Years on stage
Shows a year at peak
1000+Shows a year at peak
Largest conference crowd
900Largest conference crowd
Industry awards
3Industry awards

As seen & said

Featured on the impersonation episode of TVNZ's cult satire series — the Kiwi Austin Powers on national television.
TVNZ · Eating Media Lunch
The Rugby Sevens world series would not be the same without him!
PME Entertainment
Scroll of Honour recipient (2019) — recognising a lifetime of service to New Zealand entertainment.
Variety Artists Club of NZ

The line-up

You decide the show

Pick one act or let Gary build the whole night around your theme, your room and your crowd. Every booking includes sound, lighting and a run sheet that actually runs on time.

Signature act · on video

Austin Powers Show

The act that's played Las Vegas and conference stages from Dunedin to Auckland. Expect a grand entrance — often bursting through the doors with the Austin Powers car — then an hour of shagadelic comedy, character vocals and dance segments that have even the stiffest room on their feet within minutes. Perfect as a surprise entrance, a feature spot or a full Vegas-themed night. Press play and watch the signature act in full shagadelic flight.

  • Full Austin Powers character — costume, voice and swagger
  • Grand entrance with the iconic Austin Powers car
  • Crowd interaction, comedy skits and dance segments
  • Theme music and custom playlists
  • Ideal for awards nights, conferences and private functions
  • Impersonation
  • Comedy
  • Vegas-tested
Retro DJ turntables glowing under amber lights with a packed dance floor behind

60s – 90s

Retro DJ

Every great song you still know the words to, mixed live. Full sound and lighting rig, plus karaoke on request to get the whole room singing.

  • Professional sound system and lighting rig
  • Music from the 60s through to the 90s
  • Karaoke available on request
  • MC hosting between sets
  • DJ
  • Karaoke
  • Dance floor
Gala dinner ballroom with a presenter on a lit stage in front of a seated audience

Events up to 900+

Corporate & Conference MC

Awards nights, conferences, gala dinners and product launches. Gary keeps the room warm, the schedule tight and the energy up from welcome to wrap.

  • Professional MC hosting from welcome to wrap
  • Run-sheet management and timing
  • Awards and prize-giving presentation
  • Audience engagement and ice-breakers
  • MC
  • Awards nights
  • Conferences
Line-up of costumed tribute performers posing energetically on a spotlit stage

Variety line-up

NZ Impersonators & Tribute Shows

Elvis, Freddie, Elton, Marilyn and more — book one tribute act or a full variety show built around your theme with New Zealand's top artists.

  • Elvis, Freddie Mercury, Elton John, Marilyn Monroe and more
  • Book a single act or a full variety show
  • Costumes, backing tracks and full performance
  • Customised to your event theme
  • Tribute acts
  • Variety
  • Themed

End to end

Full Event Coordination

Bands, sound, lighting, staging, outdoor concerts and running sheets. One call and the entire entertainment programme is handled.

  • Bands, sound, lighting and staging arranged
  • Outdoor concerts and large-scale events
  • Complete run-sheet and production management
  • One point of contact for the whole programme
  • Production
  • Bands
  • Outdoor events

Gig guide

Catch a live show

Where Gary and the Stage 51 acts are playing next. Dates in bold are open to the public — private functions are listed for availability only.

  • Live Show

    Bays Club, Browns Bay

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  • M/C & DJ — Wedding

    Sorrento Club

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  • Live Show

    Bays Club, Browns Bay

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  • M/C Century Celebrations

    Neville Bros, Dairy Flat

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  • Austin Powers Show

    Waiuku, Private Function

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  • Live Show

    Bays Club, Browns Bay

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Standing ovations

What the room said after

I have used Gary Brown on a number of occasions as MC and entertainer for client conferences of up to 900 people, from Dunedin to Auckland. Gary's onstage presence is superb, whether he is Austin Powers or one of his other creations. He brings energy and fun to the event, and the feedback is always very positive.
Peter AllenSeven Events Ltd
Best ever event held in the Waikato. Thanks to your acts the night was beyond anyone's wildest dreams — punters were just blown away. Gary was the greatest: on time, sound checked, and going above and beyond. Out of 101 or so performers, he took out the gold medal.
Mike KnappWaikato University Events Centre
We had Austin Powers as our main entertainment for our Awards Dinner and he was sensational. Within 10 minutes the room was up dancing and they didn't stop until he finished. He even came back late in the night and played another set due to demand. He is simply amazing, yeah Baby!
Gary UpsonCEO, ATAINZ
You were a true showman and we just love to have you on board to entertain us all! We managed to raise over $19,000 which is incredible — we couldn't have done it without you.
Aimee MaynHead Teacher, Orewa Beach Kindergarten
Gary was superb. Fantastic. It was an awesome evening and his command of the audience and reading of the crowd was the main reason for a great party. I will recommend him to anyone and everyone.
Brendon FurnessPrivate Function
Guests were completely overwhelmed with your fantastic show which was lively, funny, and got everyone in the mood. Elvis was spot on — we couldn't have hoped for better. Very professional to work with too.
Cathy HortonNorthern Club
Gary DJ'd our wedding and was absolutely F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C! I hadn't realised how much an awesome DJ takes your event to a whole other level. The lights, music and Gary's personality were A1.
Gail KissWedding
Gary Brown as Austin Powers raised the roof and really got the party rocking. So true to character it was hard to believe he was an impersonator! His song and dance act had the room instantly up on their feet and dancing up a storm.
Annie & Chris SharpPrivate Function
Gary was a true professional and made the event a great success. He managed to keep the crowd focused and the evening moved along smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend Gary to host any function.
Tracey CurranKoru Care Charitable Trust NZ
Gary was sensational as Austin Powers and totally uplifted the ADNZ design awards dinner into a first class entertainment event. We were 100% plus impressed by his professionalism.
Gillian WessManager, ADNZ Inc
I'm still chuckling over Friday night and the photos are fab. Our nurses were raving about you — I heard so many great accolades about how much they enjoyed their night, and nurses don't give high praise away easily. Anna whose birthday it was said you were her favourite thing about the conference and you made her birthday.
CherylWorkforce Development Advisor, WellSouth
Gary as Austin Powers was stunning. He was so talented the crowd were mesmerised by his ability. Gary was totally professional and a pleasure to deal with. I would recommend him to anybody who wants an entertainer you can count on to be reliable and highly effective.
Carmen Hargreaves & Greg KellickAcacia Bay, Taupō
We were wined and dined with his beautiful Frank Sinatra voice and then bent over with laughter with his Austin Powers impersonations. I highly recommend Gary for any party, social gathering, or work conference. A very talented entertainer who brings the right fun element and laughter to any social gathering!
Nicola SmeeExecutive Director, my-solutions.co.nz
Gary was highly skilled as Austin and extremely professional in every way. We would highly recommend him to any function where crowd entertainment was required.
Brian FirmanManaging Director, Profile Boats
What a fabulous night, and the entertainment was fantastic — we couldn't fault it, and all the delegates raved about it. You all definitely added to our Vegas theme.
Sheree ForsytheConference Organiser, Lakers, Invercargill
Your new Odd Couple show certainly works well to provide a night of entertainment rather than just one show, so I think this is a great add-on to what you do. We really appreciate you helping us turn on a great evening event for our customers.
Regan FrostCEO, Regency Plumbing Limited
We had great entertainment from Gary Brown as Austin Powers for The Big Easy Event at Easter in Hawke's Bay. Gary was super easy to work with and delivered a totally entertaining show at four venues — his car was a fantastic bonus!
Kevin MurphyOrganiser, The Big Easy
He was able to make a grand entrance as he burst into the formal dining room by flinging the doors open. He was suddenly just there and most of my 15 female guests were shrieking with delight at the surprise entertainment. One friend commented that her face was aching from an hour of constant laughter.
Claire AbelGirls Night Out
Gary even shuffled a pre-booked party to attend ours. He worked the room with his Austin lines, playing different ages of music and involved the party in his skits. He had everyone in fits of laughter. We spent the day answering messages from friends saying it was one of the best parties they'd been to in a very long time!
Debbie Ferguson & Dave Harvey50th Birthday Party
We hired Gary as part of the Odd Couple for the first ever April Fools' Dinner and Dance. The duo made a fantastic addition to the evening, and had everybody — and I mean everybody! — up dancing from start until finish. Over a week later, we're still getting amazing feedback on what a truly brilliant night it was.
Cassie RoweAlumni Relations Manager

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Let's make it a night they talk about

Tell Gary the date, the room and the crowd — he'll come back with the right act and a straight price. Conferences, gala dinners, clubs, weddings and private functions, nationwide.

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Based in Red Beach, Hibiscus Coast, Auckland · performing nationwide