Directed by Craig Easson Composer(s) Sam Harvey Original language(s) English Final episode date August 2014 Presented by Drew Neemia Languages English, Irish | Music by Phoebe Spiers Country of origin New Zealand First episode date February 2012 Network RTÉ One Cast Drew Neemia | |
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Producer(s) Damien Daniels
Siobhan Kelly (Co-ordinator) Similar Drew and Shannon Live, Select Live, Jono and Ben, Dave's One Night Stand, The Legend of William Tell | ||
Four Live (stylised as FOUR Live) was a New Zealand topical entertainment show that aired weekday afternoons (4.30-6pm) on FOUR. It was hosted by Drew Neemia and Kanoa Lloyd. Many guests appeared on the show to feature the latest in music, fashion, entertainment, gaming and film.
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Four Live encourages viewers to take part in the show through Facebook and Twitter. The show asked the opinions from viewers on their daily topic post and the presenters address those opinions from viewers throughout the show. The show allowed viewers to win prizes through live on air telephone competitions, text in competitions and online competitions.
It was replaced by Smash! in 2014. In 2015, Smash! moved exclusively to The Edge TV; this was replaced by Daily Feed in 2017.
Viewer requested music videos
Viewers were able to request music videos throughout the show on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Text codes that correspond to a music video scrolled along the bottom of the screen. Viewers were charged 50 cents when sending a text to 4440 and their request was taken on board for consideration to be played out on-air. Music video requests could be made on the Four Live Facebook and Twitter page, but whether or not the request is fulfilled was up to the presenters and directors. A list of the text codes were to be found on the Four Live text request page.
The Official NZ Top 40
The Official NZ Top 40 is made up from a list of songs from the New Zealand Top 40 Singles Chart which is published by Recorded Music NZ. Recorded Music NZ also releases information on the Top 40 Albums in New Zealand.
Before Drew and Shannon Live (Four Live's predecessor show) aired on Four, an individual show 'The Official NZ Top 40' was formed. This show ended in December 2010. The Official NZ Top 40 later became a part of Drew and Shannon Live's Thursday afternoon shows, then part of Four Live.
Thursdays were hosted by Kanoa Lloyd.
Repeat
Four Live was aired live on Four, weekdays at 4:30 but the show could be re-watched on C4, weeknights at 7:30. The show on C4 was a repeat, meaning that votes for music videos and entries for competitions may have no longer applied.
Previous presenters
In 2012, Four Live was hosted by Shannon Ryan and Tumehe Rongonui. 2013 saw Shannon Ryan return as the regular host of the show and Sharyn Casey replacing Tumehe Rongonui as the presenter of the Top 40 and co-host of Four Live.
2014 introduced a new presenter lineup of Four Live, with Drew Neemia and Kanoa Lloyd being the co-hosts of FOUR Live.