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Legends of British rock, Dire Straits, have sold more than 120 million albums worldwide. This Summer, Dire Straits Legacy bring back their iconic music, performed by the original musicians who recorded and toured with Dire Straits from over 30 years ago, and who have performed live as Dire Straits on multiple global tours. Dire Straits Legacy is as original as it gets. The band takes to Aotearoa stages this summer for 'A Summer's Day Live' – returning as the premiere Aotearoa Summer concert series.

Headlining alongside Dire Straits Legacy is the massive Scottish rock act Nazareth; one of the most successful rock bands in the world with a repertoire of global hits spanning five decades, now making history as their first time on Aotearoa soil.

‘A Summer’s Day Live’ returns as the premiere Aotearoa summer concert series, continuing to bring iconic acts and local legends to the regional stages. Past performers for ‘A Summer’s Day Live’ have included US legends TOTO, Bryan Adams, UB40, Jefferson Starship, Dragon and more.

The 2023/2024 concert series will see Dire Straits Legacy and Nazareth play shows at Church Road in Napier on December 29; Wharepai Domain in Tauranga on December 30; Matakana Country Park in Matakana on January 2; and the Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth on January 3.

Kiwi favourites, Hello Sailor, will support Dire Straits Legacy and Nazareth with a not-to-be-missed unplugged set on each of the tour dates, along with additional local acts from each region.

It’s without question that Dire Straits are legends of British rock, having sold over 120 million albums worldwide. Drawing from six platinum albums, songs from their expansive catalog will be performed by Dire Straits Legacy’s incredible live show, which features all of the classic Dire Straits hits including Money for Nothing, Sultans of Swing, Romeo and Juliet, Walk of Life, Brothers in Arms, Tunnel of Love and many more.

In Dire Straits Legacy is Alan Clark, Dire Straits’ first keyboardist; Phil Palmer and Danny Cummings, who both recorded On Every Street; Mel Collins who played on singles Love Over Gold and Twisting by the Pool. All have performed live with Dire Straits on multiple global tours. The band members will all continue the legacy of Jack Sonni, after his recent untimely passing, with the upcoming shows a special tribute to his life.

Other Dire Straits Legacy members include bassist Trevor Horn (The Buggles, Yes), one of the world’s greatest record producers; Primiano Di Biase, Europe’s most in-demand and sought-after keyboardist; and frontman Marco Caviglia, who is widely regarded as the world’s leading authority on Mark Knopfler’s unique guitar-playing style.

A Summer's Day Live 2023/2024
ft. Dire Straits Legacy, Nazareth
Presented by The Sound and The Breeze

December 29, 2023 - Church Road, Napier
w/ Hello Sailor and Scarlett Eden

December 30, 2023 - Wharepai Domain, Tauranga
w/ Hello Sailor and Wildlanes

January 2, 2024 - Matakana Country Park, Matakana
w/ Hello Sailor and Uncommon State

January 3, 2024 - Bowl of Brooklands, New Plymouth
w/ Hello Sailor and Darkwater

Pre-reg on sale: 11am Wednesday 13th September

General on sale: 12pm Wednesday 13th September

Tickets available HERE

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