Neil Diamond Live - Auckland And Wellington 2011

CONFIRMED TO TOUR NEW ZEALAND IN FEBRUARY / MARCH 2011

Neil Diamond - credit Richard Cartwright

Dainty Consolidated Entertainment and Live Nation are thrilled to announce one of the world’s greatest live superstar performers, Neil Diamond, will be touring New Zealand in 2011.

New Zealand’s love affair with Neil Diamond began in 1966 with his first hit, Cherry Cherry, and continues today with the announcement of a national concert tour.

Neil Diamond will perform shows in Auckland on 26 and 28 February at Vector Arena and in Wellington at Westpac Stadium on 4 March.

Tickets go on sale on Tuesday 9 November.

Across a musical career stretching nearly 50 years, Neil Diamond has sold more than 128 million albums worldwide. He has charted a staggering 37 Top 10 singles and 16 Top 10 albums. His last studio album, “Home Before Dark” (2008), debuted at #1 in the U.S. and internationally. His 2009 DVD, “Hot August Night/ NYC,” has been certified double platinum. A Grammy Award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and is a recipient of the Sammy Cahn Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honours bestowed upon songwriters. Diamond’s many other achievements include a Golden Globe Award and 12 Grammy nominations. Neil was recently nominated for the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame and inductees will be announced in December.

Neil Diamond is still recording critically acclaimed and top-selling work. On October 29 Neil’s latest recording, ‘Dreams’ will be released through Sony Music – a 14 song collection comprising the singer/songwriters favourite songs of other composers from the rock era. The album includes music that deeply influenced him as a young man growing up in Brooklyn with ‘Let It Be’ to other well known classics from the 60’s and 70’s including ‘Hallelujah’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Midnight Train to Georgia’.

Neil Diamond’s eclectic and universally beloved songs – as well as his charismatic and openhearted performances of them – continue to make him an international force both as a record maker and a live entertainer. Who can forget the long list of his hits including Cherry Cherry, Holly Holy, Cracklin’ Rosie, Song Sung Blue, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, Solitary Man, Sweet Caroline, Love on the Rocks, Desiree and Shilo.

American Express card members only, get your tickets 9am Friday October 29 until 9am Thursday November 4 before the general public. Go to www.neildiamondtour.com.au for more details. American Express terms, conditions & restrictions apply

TOUR DATES AND TICKETING DETAILS:

Auckland
Saturday 26 February & Monday 28 February
Auckland Vector Arena
Ticketmaster 09 970 9700 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz

Wellington
Friday 4 March
Wellington Westpac Stadium
Ticketek 0800 TICKETEK (842 538) or www.ticketek.co.nz

For more information on NEIL DIAMOND, visit www.neildiamond.com

New Zealand Tour Presented By:

Dainty Consolidated Entertainment

ABOUT DAINTY CONSOLIDATED ENTERTAINMENT

Dainty Consolidated Entertainment (DCE) is recognised as one of the most influential players in Australia’s booming entertainment industry, presenting, producing and investing in world class concerts, theatrical productions, sports entertainment and special events. Since the beginning of this decade around 6 million Australians have attended a DCE event.

DCE Touring has produced first class touring experiences for some of the world’s leading artists, including Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, U2, Britney Spears, Paul McCartney, Prince, George Michael, Neil Diamond, Guns N Roses, k.d. lang, David Bowie, Michael Bublé, Cliff Richard & The Shadows, Nickelback, Iron Maiden, Stevie Wonder, Il Divo and Bon Jovi.

DCE Theatrical is currently co-producing the multi-award winning musicals Jersey Boys and Hairspray in Australia. DCE’s special events include the Australian Film Institute Awards, televised nationally on the Nine Network, and Jeremy Clarkson’s Top Gear Live. DCE sports entertainment is responsible for the massively popular World Wrestling Entertainment live shows in Australia, the bone-crunching Professional Bull Riders and is the global promoter of the Crusty Demons live freestyle motocross shows.

For further New Zealand tour information: www.dcegroup.com

ABOUT LIVE NATION

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE-LYV) is the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, e-commerce and artist management. Live Nation seeks to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the show.

In 2009, Live Nation sold 140 million tickets, promoted 21,000 concerts, partnered with 850 sponsors and averaged 25 million unique monthly users of its e-commerce sites.

In 2010 Live Nation launched its business in Australia & New Zealand with tours by U2 with special guest JAY-Z and Sting already announced.

For additional information, visit livenation.com.au or livenation.com/investors.

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