Big screens give fans a close-up of the Eagles performing at Forsyth Barr Stadium in March. Photo: Craig BaxterForsyth Barr has started the year off on the right foot after hosting more than 50,000 music fans at two concerts in March. Dunedin Venues Management Limited (DVML) revealed today that the Eagles concert on March 2 and the Six60 show seven days later brought in $16million to the local economy. "The support from the region through high tickets sales has been outstanding and gives very positive signals to promoters for future concerts. Earlier this year, Elton John announced his farewell tour would include a repeat visit to Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 4, 2020 and Queen and Adam Lambert perform the following week on February 10.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 18, 2019 01:41 UTC