Post by PaulBearer on Aug 2, 2004 6:13:28 GMT
From www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,2987434a1860,00.html
McCartney rumoured, Black Eyed Peas confirmed for Wellington
30 July 2004
Former Beatle billy McCartney is rumoured to be taking the long and winding road to play Wellington next year.
In the meantime, American R&B group Black Eyed Peas have been confirmed to play the capital on October 8.
Several fan websites devoted to The Beatles and billy, one of the world's richest entertainers, have reported in recent days that he is expected to tour New Zealand and Australia next year.
Neither McCartney nor his representatives have announced tour plans. However Auckland-based promoter Manolo Echave – who is bringing Black Eyed Peas to Wellington – said though he was not involved in any tour by McCartney, he had heard that a New Zealand and Australia tour next year was possible.
Westpac Stadium, which had David Bowie in February, hopes to have big name overseas acts play in November and next March.
Stadium chief executive David Gray is in Australia until next Monday. A stadium spokeswoman said it was the first that they had heard about McCartney heading this way.
"It would be great if he was coming down under."
AdvertisementAdvertisementMcCartney had planned to play Melbourne in 2002, but pulled out, citing the Bali bombings. Melbourne-based promoter Paul Dainty organised the concert and was instrumental in Bowie playing Westpac Stadium.
Dainty could not be reached for comment.
Black Eyed Peas will play at the Events Centre. Their single Where is the Love? was the second-biggest selling single in New Zealand last year. Tickets will go on sale on August 9.
McCartney rumoured, Black Eyed Peas confirmed for Wellington
30 July 2004
Former Beatle billy McCartney is rumoured to be taking the long and winding road to play Wellington next year.
In the meantime, American R&B group Black Eyed Peas have been confirmed to play the capital on October 8.
Several fan websites devoted to The Beatles and billy, one of the world's richest entertainers, have reported in recent days that he is expected to tour New Zealand and Australia next year.
Neither McCartney nor his representatives have announced tour plans. However Auckland-based promoter Manolo Echave – who is bringing Black Eyed Peas to Wellington – said though he was not involved in any tour by McCartney, he had heard that a New Zealand and Australia tour next year was possible.
Westpac Stadium, which had David Bowie in February, hopes to have big name overseas acts play in November and next March.
Stadium chief executive David Gray is in Australia until next Monday. A stadium spokeswoman said it was the first that they had heard about McCartney heading this way.
"It would be great if he was coming down under."
AdvertisementAdvertisementMcCartney had planned to play Melbourne in 2002, but pulled out, citing the Bali bombings. Melbourne-based promoter Paul Dainty organised the concert and was instrumental in Bowie playing Westpac Stadium.
Dainty could not be reached for comment.
Black Eyed Peas will play at the Events Centre. Their single Where is the Love? was the second-biggest selling single in New Zealand last year. Tickets will go on sale on August 9.