He's an Oscar winner, a Grammy winner and an Emmy nominee. Bret McKenzie first came to international prominence as one half of the musical comedy duo, Flight of the Conchords and has since forged a successful solo career, writing and recording songs for both television and film - including this year's massive box office hit, A Minecraft Movie.
His work has been sung by Celine Dion, Benee and Lizzo to name just a few. Based in his native Wellington, Bret is currently collaborating with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra on their Creepy-Crawly Carnival. He's also about to release his second solo album, Freak Out City. Bret talks to Susie Ferguson about why creepy crawlies, classical music and children do mix and what fans can expect from his latest record.
Bret McKenzie, host of the Creepy-Crawly Carnival, with two young members of the audience at the first show in Wellington Photo: SUPPLIED/NZSO
