Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Bachman & Turner and America
Media Release: Thursday 20 September 2012
Greenstone Entertainment and Taupo Summer Concert Ltd Presents
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Bachman & Turner and America
Tickets go on sale Monday for the Summer Concert Series in Taupo, Matakana and Queenstown next February and promoters are reporting huge interest in headline acts Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Bachman & Turner and rock favourites America.
Promoter and
CEO Amanda Calvert of Greenstone
Entertainment said that phones have been ringing off the
hook since last week’s announcement and she credits the
unprecedented response to a unique line-up performing in
venues and locations that are fantastic holiday
destinations.
“To be able to watch such iconic
artists perform live and stay in some of New Zealand’s
most picturesque destinations makes for a great experience.
These shows are great value - the entire afternoon with some
of the world’s finest rock n roll legends at only $85 for
locals or $95 for others - and because the show is in the
afternoon, day-trippers can save by enjoying an early drive
home” said Calvert.
This is the first year for
Summer Concert Series in Matakana and
John Baker, Proprietor of Matakana Country
Park, is excited to host the show in the region. Baker said
“We hope the Summer Concert Series becomes an annual
event for Matakana and that more people discover what North
of Auckland – The Matakana Coast and Country (from Puhoi
to Pakiri) has to offer – not just famous beaches and
wineries, but also amazing food and
entertainment.”
Queenstown’s Gibbston Valley
Winery CEO and partner in Greenstone Entertainment
Greg Hunt said that two previous successful
Queenstown concerts have seen Summer
Concert Series firmly entrenched on the local entertainment
calendar. He added “Our Queenstown venue is in a
stunning setting with a natural amphitheatre and an iconic
Central Otago backdrop and our third year is set to be
another capacity show. We have extended our range of wines
to include Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and
Chardonnay and there’s no better way to spend a Central
Otago summer’s day than sitting in the sunshine and
enjoying great international acts in a relaxing setting,
with a glass of Gibbston Valley Winery’s best offering in
hand!”
Over 14,500 people enjoyed the
inaugural Taupo event in February 2012 and
Mayor Rick Cooper said “We are so
pleased to welcome our international artists and support
crew plus the incredible number of music fans to our
beautiful Amphitheatre and adjacent Riverside Park. We
certainly hope they take a look around and enjoy the other
features that the Taupo District has to offer. We look
forward to rocking good times and another full house in
2013”.
Three legends of music together
in three legendary summer concerts –
Pat
Benatar, along with hard-charging
guitarist / producer Neil Giraldo and some
of the most memorable hits of the 80’s era such as, Hit
Me With Your Best Shot, Love Is A Battlefield, Heartbreaker,
We Belong, Fire & Ice, We Live For Love, You Better Run
and Invincible.
Randy Bachman
and Fred Turner performing
their vast catalogue hits like, Taking Care of Business,
Hey You, My Wheels Won't Turn, Roll on Down the Highway
and Looking Out for #1.
America with an impressive string of hits including A Horse with No Name, You Can Do Magic, I Need You, Ventura Highway, Don't Cross the River, Three Roses, Tin Man, Lonely People and Sister Golden Hair.
Don’t miss,
Summer Concert Series –
Sat 16 Feb - the Amphitheatre,
TAUPO
Sun 17 Feb – Matakana Country
Park, Matakana, NORTH AUCKLAND
Sat 23
Feb - Gibbston Valley Winery,
QUEENSTOWN
ON SALE
Monday 24 September
www.ticketek.co.nz / 0800-Ticketek
Tickets: $95+bf with children aged under 12
FREE. Local ticket prices for residents
are just $85+bf and available through local
i-Sites and local venues but numbers are
limited.
Refreshments: A wide range of quality food, beer
and award winning Gibbston Valley wines will be available at
each event, but concert-goers are also able to bring their
own food and non-alcoholic beverages.
Times:
Gates at 11am followed by a TBC NZ Support Act. America
starts at 1pm, Bachman & Turner at 3pm and Pat Benatar at
5pm. Note that these times are subject to
change.
Parking: Gold coin donation with
proceeds to local schools.
www.benatargiraldo.com / www.venturahighway.com / www.bachmanandturner.com
www.greenstoneentertainment.co.nz / www.gibbstonvalleynz.com
www.tauposummerconcert.co.nz
ENDS