The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards returning to New Zealand May 2004
For Immediate Release March 3, 2004
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY MARCH 6
Pacific Entertainment is proud to announce Scotland’s most celebrated group of military soldiers will return to New
Zealand in May 2004 by popular demand, to entertain their wide ranging New Zealand fans with their internationally
acclaimed pipes and drums routines. With military like precision, the 30 members of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards will
take in 10 venues in just eight days. On this tour they will visit regions they didn’t get a chance to when last here on
their sell-out tour 2 years ago.
Joining them on tour is Scottish born Celine Toner, one of only a few New Zealand female vocalists to perform at
Nashville's Grand Ole Opry as well as support Kenny Rogers at the prestigious NZ Mission Estate Concert. Another special
guest is New Zealand’s sensational young violin virtuoso Ben Morrison returning from a USA sellout tour and appearing
with Sir Cliff Richard. Concert promoters are ecstatic at ticket sales in Australia where a sell-out tour is expected
prior to the Royal Scots’ arrival in New Zealand in May 2004.
Included in their spectacular evening of entertainment will be favourites including their Million Selling hits Amazing
Grace, Mull of Kintyre, Maggie and Bonnie Scotland. Also included in their repertoire will be a track they have recently
recorded with the legendary Mark Knopfler called Going Home.
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Scotland's only cavalry, have recently returned from Basra, Iraq where they quickly
formed friendships with the local Iraqi people, in particular with the young children. They are now stationed back at
their base in near Hanover, northern Germany.
They have recently published and released a book titled “Shot and Captured” which features the social and humanitarian
work that The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, have carried out successfully, earning them wide respect around the world.
The Pipes and Drums of The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards have their origin in the small pipe band that came to The Royal
Scots Greys in 1946 as a result of a demobilisation of certain Scottish Territorial Armoured Corps units.
The ethos of 'work hard, play hard' applies to The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards more than ever. In recent years, the
Regiment has proven its ability to adapt rapidly to peace support patrolling. The Pipes and Drums, all trained tank
crewmen, continue to uphold the name of the Regiment throughout the world, regularly touring America and South Africa.
WHERE
WHEN
HOW
Christchurch Auditorium
Sunday 9 May
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Dunedin Town Hall
Monday 10 May
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Invercargill Southland Stadium
Tuesday 11 May
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Wellington Town Hall
Wednesday 12 May
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Napier Municipal Theatre
Thursday 13 May
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New Plymouth TSB
Friday 14 May
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Rotorua Convention Centre
Saturday 15 May
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Auckland Aotea Centre
Sunday 16 May
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Tauranga Baycourt Theatre
Tuesday 18 May
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Hamilton Founders Theatre
Wednesday 19 May
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