Dragon + Hello Sailor
On the back of their stunning sold-out show at Black Barn Amphitheatre earlier this year, NZ’s hit makers Dragon is hitting the road for three summer hotspot dates this January, stopping by the Amphitheatre on Saturday, January 4. Dubbed ‘The Encore Series,’ these exclusive shows will feature all the sing-along hits we know and love, giving fans the perfect hit of Kiwi nostalgia this summer break.
Founded in 1973, Dragon has left an indelible mark on the music industry with their timeless hits like "Rain," "April Sun in Cuba," and "Are You Old Enough?" Over the last five decades, the band's iconic music has continued to resonate with fans, old and new. In fact, ‘Rain’ and ‘April Sun In Cuba’ still appear in the Top NZ Radio songs, week in, week out. They’re classics, songs that generations of New Zealanders love to sing along to.
Very special guests, Hello Sailor, will join Dragon on all three shows. Cut from the same cloth as Dragon, Hello Sailor was and still is a phenomenal live band. ‘Blue Lady’, ‘Gutter Black’, ‘Lyin’ In The Sand’, and more, Hello Sailor rocked the country one pub at a time and will rock the summer hotspots one more time this January.
With Jimmy Taylor, Paul Woolright and original members Harry Lyon and Rick Ball at the helm, Hello Sailor are the perfect pairing alongside Dragon for a double dose of Kiwi classics.
Dragon 50 The Encore is not only a celebration of the band’s existence but also a celebration of your relationship with Dragon songs. Each song is a trip down memory lane for young and old. Whether you were right there during the early days singing away while watching the band live at the local pub or became familiar with the songs by listening to your parent's record collection, these songs have stood the test of time. Witnessing a Dragon show with the band in their current form triggers a powerful emotional response, punters shoulder to shoulder belting out the classics as one.
What better way to ring in a new year than with two of NZ’s most beloved bands?
tickets
+ Limited ticket sales for Dragon - 50 The Encore Tour go on general sale Monday, 21 October at midday. (Pre-sale from 17 October)
+ All ages concert
buses
Leave your car at home - Buy a bus fare to and from the concert for $30 return. See below for pickup locations, timing, and to book.
+ NAPIER BUS
16:35 Taradale Clock - Taradale
16:55 Outside The Gin Trap - Napier
17:10 Spriggs Park, Hardinge Road - Ahuriri, Napier
17:30 Napier Isite - Napier
17:55 Bus Stop opposite Clive BP - Clive
18:15 Lower event carpark - Black Barn Vineyards
+ HASTINGS BUS
17:15 BP Stortford Lodge - Hastings
17:30 Cenotaph (Russell Street) - Hastings
17:55 Bus Stop opposite Porters Hotel - Havelock North
18:05 Lower event carpark - Black Barn Vineyards
+ Please arrive at your chosen bus stop 10 minutes before departure and bring your ticket.
+ Buses will depart following the concert at approximately 22:15 from the lower event carpark, where you will be dropped off.
concert times
+ Gates open 6.30 pm
+ Event finishes 9.45 pm
Please note timing is approximate and may change on the day.
beverages & food
+ Our beverage selection includes Black Barn Wine, Garage Project beer, 3 Wise Birds + Zeffer ciders, Pals pre-mixed cocktails, non-alcoholic Karma drinks, Parker's Sparkling and Still water and fruit juice.
+ Food items, including Burgers, fries, crepes, Turkish kebabs and Japanese BBQ, will be available from stalls around the venue.
+ Bar, food, and merchandise stalls are EFTPOS | PAYWAVE ONLY. (NB: Paywave and credit cards attract a 1.5% per transaction)
+ No additional alcohol or soft drinks can be brought into the venue. Sealed bottled water in plastic only is allowed.
+ Venues are required by law to refuse entry to anyone who is intoxicated.
+ Alcohol will not be served to anyone who is intoxicated. Alcohol will not be served to minors.
+ No ID - No Service - No Exceptions
general information
+ All ages concert
+ NO SEATS higher than 90cm; No LARGE HAMPERS OR CHILLY BINS are to be taken into the venue as space is limited.
+ The Concert will continue rain or shine. Please check the forecast and be prepared accordingly.
reduce, reuse & recycle
At Black Barn, we don't take our natural wonderland for granted. We are committed to minimising waste, conserving and reusing our resources ultimately working towards Zero Waste Events. We need your help to do this and assist our Waste Minimisation Heroes at stations around the Amphitheatre to separate your waste correctly.
booking
+ IMPORTANT: Black Barn strongly objects to the use of unofficial ticket sellers who mislead customers into purchasing invalid tickets, which are sold at inflated prices and can lead to non-admittance or ejection from the Event.
+ DO NOT BUY TICKETS TO BLACK BARN EVENTS FROM VIAGOGO.
+ Please note that BNZ Globalplus Visa and MasterCard customers may experience problems.
+ As a condition of sale, there are no refunds, exchanges or cancellations once the booking is complete except in accordance with applicable laws in the region of purchase.
+ Please refer to Black Barn Vineyards Terms of Sale for further information or contact us for further assistance.
+ Service fees apply