Dragon to perform live

16 April, 2007

Dragon to perform live at The Lindeman's Longest Australian Lunch

Iconic Kiwi band, Dragon will be performing their only public concert in Auckland at The Lindeman's Longest Australian Lunch on Friday 27 April, as part of G'Day NZ Australia Week 2007.

Famous for their classic hits April Sun in Cuba, Are you Old Enough and Still in Love with You, Dragon was founded in Taumarunui in the early 1970's by brothers Marc and Todd Hunter. Todd will perform in the upcoming concert, which will also feature Kiwi music legend Mark Williams, as well as Bruce Reid (slide guitar) and Pete Drummond (drums).

Tourism Australia Regional Manager, Vito Anzelmi, said he is very excited about Dragon being part of G'Day NZ Australia Week, as they are a quintessential rock favourite in both Australia and New Zealand.

"Many Kiwis and Aussies have grown up singing along to Dragon songs. The band is incredibly popular on both sides of the Tasman and it is the first time the group have performed in New Zealand in over a decade, so it is an opportunity not to be missed," he said.

"Dragon fans attending the event will also be treated to an extravaganza of Australian food and wine al-fresco style. Lindemans and Crown Lager will also be showcasing their wines and beers on the day, so it's really good value for money."

"We are really looking forward to playing at the Lindemans Longest Lunch - it's been a wee while since we've played in New Zealand so we'll be pulling out all the stops for a great show," said Todd Hunter.

Dragon will be performing some of their seventies and eighties classics, as well as songs from their album Sunshine to Rain, released in June 2006. Dragon has sold over 2 million albums since 1973.

The award-winning Aboriginal dance troupe, Descendance, will also add to the entertainment on the day.
Tickets for The Lindeman's Longest Australian Lunch are on sale through Ticketek and cost $60 plus booking fee, which includes all food, beverages and entertainment. The lunch will start at 12pm and run until 3pm on Friday 27 April at Te Wero Island on the Auckland Viaduct. The Lindeman's Longest Australian Lunch is an R18 event.

G'Day NZ Australia Week features a number of other events that highlight Australian food and wine, film, arts and indigenous culture, including the Corporate Golf Day on Tuesday 23 April for corporate business leaders, the Spirit of Mateship Gala Dinner on Tuesday 24 April, and an Australian Film Festival.

For more information on The Lindeman's Longest Australian Lunch or any other G'Day NZ Australia Week events please visit www.australiaweek.co.nz

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