Revealed last weekend in a hugely anticipated announcement, Sir Elton John will bring his epic Farewell Yellow Brick Road World Tour to New Zealand in February 2020. In response to overwhelming demand during the fan pre-sale, Chugg Entertainment and AEG have today announced an additional Auckland show to his four already announced New Zealand dates, with a second appearance at Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium on Tuesday 11th February 2020.
DUNEDIN, NZ
Tuesday 4 February 2020 – Forsyth Barr Stadium – VIP PACKAGES ONLY
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HAWKE’S BAY, NZ
Thursday 6 February 2020 – Mission Estate Winery – SOLD OUT
mSaturday 8 February 2020 – Mission Estate Winery – SOLD OUT
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AUCKLAND, NZ
Sunday 9 February 2020 – Mt Smart Stadium – SOLD OUT
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AUCKLAND, NZ
Tuesday 11 February 2020 – Mt Smart Stadium – JUST ANNOUNCED
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TICKETS ON SALE – NEW AUCKLAND SHOW – PRE-SALE
WEDNESDAY 20th FEBRUARY, 9AM (LOCAL TIME)
ROCKET CLUB MEMBERS PRE-SALE via eltonjohn.com/rocket-club
TICKETS ON SALE – NEW AUCKLAND SHOW – GENERAL PUBLIC
THURSDAY 21ST FEBRUARY, 9AM (LOCAL TIME)
*LIMIT 4 TICKETS PER PERSON
PLEASE NOTE WEEKEND PRINT ADVERTISING WILL NOT DISPLAY THE SECOND SOLD OUT SHOW AT THE MISSION ESTATE OR THE NEW AUCKLAND SHOW DATE
New Zealand and Australia snapped up tickets in the general public on sale this week, resulting in 9 sold out Australasian shows and more than 350,000 tickets already sold across the board.
“Australia and New Zealand, I can’t wait to be with you again”, said Sir Elton. “Your audiences have always been very generous towards me, and I know that this final tour will be the most memorable ever”.
“Australia and New Zealand have really embraced the announcement of Elton’s Farewell tour”, said promoter Michael Chugg. “We want to make sure that everyone gets a chance to experience the magic of seeing this incredible performer live, so we’ve added some new shows to what we know is going to be his best visit yet!”
Complete with brand new stage production, and tour wardrobe designed by Italian fashion house Gucci, Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road global tour is intimate and personal, while also spectacular and daring. Audiences will experience a rare glimpse into Elton’s life, and the deeply personal meaning behind some of his greatest hits, via mesmerising, never-before-seen images and videos displayed throughout the show from his incredible 50-year career.
He will be joined by longstanding band members Nigel Olsson on drums (part of Elton’s original three-piece band in 1970), esteemed musical director Davey Johnstone (who first recorded with Elton in 1971 and joined the band a year later) on guitar, virtuoso Ray Cooper on percussion, Matt Bissonette on bass, John Mahon on percussion, and Kim Bullard on keyboards.
Comprising more than 300 shows across five continents, the milestone itinerary will stop in Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand, and marks the last tour of its kind by the celebrated songwriter and iconic showman. Almost fifty years on from his debut Australian show, Elton John has played 196 concerts and performed to more than 1.5 million people across the country in that time.
“… the time is right to say thank you to my fans and say goodbye.” – Elton John
Garnering rave reviews at sell-out shows across North America, Elton John’s curtain call will be the last chance to catch this legendary performer touring in Australia.
More than a concert; an unforgettable memory! Tickets will go fast, don’t miss out on your spot at Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour.D
Fans should visit oznz.eltonjohn.com to sign up for all the latest tour information.
For all announced global FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD tour dates, visit eltonjohn.com
TICKETS ON SALE – NEW AUCKLAND SHOW – PRE-SALE
WEDNESDAY 19th FEBRUARY, 9AM (LOCAL TIME)
ROCKET CLUB MEMBERS PRE-SALE via eltonjohn.com/rocket-club
TICKETS ON SALE – NEW AUCKLAND SHOW – GENERAL PUBLIC
THURSDAY 21ST FEBRUARY, 9AM (LOCAL TIME)
*LIMIT 4 TICKETS PER PERSON
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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Ticketek and Ticketmaster* are the only authorised ticket sellers for Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Australia-New Zealand dates.
No responsibility is accepted for tickets purchased from unauthorised sellers; these may be refused entry, no exceptions.
*Authorised ticket seller for Mission Estate Winery, Hawke’s Bay is www.missionconcert.co.nz
ELTON JOHN | FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD
NEW ZEALAND TOUR – FEBRUARY 2020 –
Presented by Chugg Entertainment, in association with AEG Presents
DUNEDIN, NZ
Tuesday 4 February 2020 – Forsyth Barr Stadium – VIP PACKAGES ONLY
HAWKE’S BAY, NZ
Thursday 6 February 2020 – Mission Estate Winery – SOLD OUT
HAWKE’S BAY, NZ
Saturday 8 February 2020 – Mission Estate Winery –SOLD OUT
AUCKLAND, NZ
Sunday 9 February 2020 – Mt Smart Stadium – SOLD OUT
AUCKLAND, NZ
Tuesday 11 February 2020 – Mt Smart Stadium – JUST ANNOUNCED
ABOUT ELTON JOHN
Elton’s career achievements to date are unsurpassed in their breadth and longevity. Elton is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 38 gold records and 31 platinum and multi-platinum albums, over 50 Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 300 million records worldwide. He holds the record for the biggest-selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind
1997,” which sold over 33 million copies. ‘Diamonds’ the Ultimate Greatest Hits album, reached the Top 5 of the UK album charts on its release in November 2017, becoming Elton’s 40th UK Top 40 album in the process, reaching Gold status before the end of the year. This release celebrated 50 years of his songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin. August 2018 saw Elton named as the most successful male solo artist in Billboard Hot 100 chart history, having logged 67 entries, including nine No.1s and 27 Top 10s.
He has also written the music for stage and screen successes Billy Elliot: The Musical, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, and The Lion King, which was named the highest-grossing stage show or film release in the world. Elton announced the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour at New York’s Gotham Hall in January 2018. Encompassing 5 continents, and over 300 dates, this 3-year-long tour started in September and marks his retirement from touring after more than 50 years on the road. To date, Elton has delivered more than 4,000 performances in more than 80 countries since launching his first tour in 1970. April 2018 saw the release of ‘Revamp’, an album of the world’s biggest musical stars covering some of Elton’s best loved Songs.
Among the many awards and honours bestowed upon him are five GRAMMYs along with a GRAMMY Legend award, a Tony and an Oscar, a Best British Male Artist BRIT Award, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Kennedy Center Honor, Legend of Live Award, 13 Ivor Novello Awards and a knighthood from HM Queen Elizabeth II for “services to music and charitable services.”
In 1992, Elton established the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which today is one of the leading non-profit HIV/AIDS organizations and has raised over $400 million to date in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. In January 2018, he received the Crystal Award for this long- standing fight against HIV/AIDS at the World Economic Forum in Davos. At the 2018 International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam, Sir Elton John and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, announced the launch of the MenStar Coalition; an over $1.2 billion global partnership, that seeks to engage men in new and innovative ways to break the cycle of HIV transmission and ultimately end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
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