Elise Goodge performing at the Royal Wanganui Opera House.
I have one serious criticism and might as well get it out of the way first - there were too many empty seats.
To see such a wealth of talent in one show was a rare treat as I'm sure everyone who was there will agree.
From the sultry, slowballads of Emma Gatsby vs the World to the sizzling soul sounds of Chocolate Box, there were no dull moments in the three-hour show.
Gatsby, accompanied by Nigel Parry on percussion and Bruce Mason playing a variety of wooden flutes, delivered a set of great songs including her single Sister Moon and the soon-to-be released Nomad.
Next up were Whanganui duo Elise and Lizzie who delivered a short but stunning set featuring a selection of pūmoana (shell trumpets).
Neil Finn, Bob Marley and Womack & Womack got the Chocolate box treatment from these two powerful singers who obviously have so much fun singing together.
All the Venus Unplugged performers donated their time to support the Whanganui Women's Network.
Sadly, Hauaauru had to pull out due to a whanau bereavement but hopefully they can join the line-up next time Carla Donson puts a show together.
Ms Donson promised a "stonkingly great" show on Saturday night and the performers certainly delivered.