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That face, that name, that sneer. Rock icon BILLY IDOL, known for a plethora of hit singles including “Rebel Yell,” “White Wedding,” “Dancing With Myself” “Eyes Without A Face” and many more, returns this summer to perform at The Outer Fields, Western Springs on Sunday, January 19.
Sharing the stage for an epic Sunday afternoon and evening of live music are seminal New Zealand artists Stellar* and Elemeno P.
Artisanal beers, wines and great food, as well as fun attractions, will add to the festival ambience of the day. The event is GA/All ages so bring the family and settle in for a late Summer’s Sunday of great entertainment.
An early architect of punk rock's sound, style, and fury, Billy Idol remains to this day a true rock 'n' roll icon. From punk pioneer to global superstar, Billy Idol has left an indelible mark in popular music and remained a household name for over three decades. His style, music, and attitude have transcended time and trend. Born in 1955 in Stanmore, North London, Idol spent several formative years living on Long Island, NY as a child before returning to the UK and emerging as a central figure of the British punk movement. As part of the infamous Bromley Contingent and a fan of the Sex Pistols, Idol was inspired to front the pioneering British punk band Generation X from 1976 until the band’s split in 1981. Determined to break through in America, Billy Idol hooked up with guitar genius Steve Stevens and a crucial musical partnership was forged.
Idol’s lip-curling sneer and fist-pumping persona vaulted him into the mainstream as one of MTV’s first megastars, making him one of the most recognisable faces in pop music, while selling out arenas everywhere he played. He has sold 40 million albums while scoring numerous platinum albums worldwide, nine top forty singles in the US and 10 in the UK. Hit singles include ‘Dancing With Myself’, ‘Hot In The City’, ‘Eyes Without A Face’, ‘Rebel Yell’, ‘Mony Mony’, and arguably Idol’s most famed song ‘White Wedding’.
Legendary four-piece band Stellar*, fronted by the dynamic singer/songwriter/guitarist Boh Runga, are Sony New Zealand’s highest selling Kiwi band. Dominating the airwaves and charts throughout the early 2000’s Stellar* boast three Top 10 albums, 9 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards and a legion of fans throughout the country.
Known for their pulsating live performances, Stellar* return in 2020 to perform a series of special shows to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of their 5 star debut album MIX. That album sold 80,000 copies (5 x Platinum) and generated five top 20 singles – ‘Part Of Me’, ‘Violent’, ‘Undone’, ‘Every Girl’ and ‘What You Do (Bastard)’ – all massive radio singles and indelibly etched in the Kiwi music landscape. Expect a dynamic set featuring MIX in full, more hits, plus their killer version of Sharon O’Neill’s ‘Maxine’ – which took the 2017 Vodafone NZ Music Awards by storm.
In the early 2000’s Elemeno P erupted onto the New Zealand rock scene, seemingly from out of nowhere. A four-piece with straight-arrow, energetic, power-pop anthems. A succession of massive hits such as ‘Verona’, ‘Every Day’s A Saturday’, ‘Fast Times in Tahoe’ and ’11.57’ followed.
Equipped with a fun-loving attitude, Elemeno P soon became household favourites across the nation, releasing a trifecta of top tier albums in the space of six years.
The band’s debut album ‘Love & Disrespect’ was released in 2003, reaching number #1 on the New Zealand album charts and went on to sell triple platinum. Two more albums would follow, selling Platinum and Gold respectively and leading to the band taking home Best Group at the New Zealand Music Awards in 2008. Elemeno P make a welcome return to the stage in January 2020.
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We saw Joan Jett and Billy Idol and they were amazing! But our seats were ok but we could barely hear the performers actually singing and speaking. And it was so hot in our section.
Such a great performance!! Joan Jett started off strong and really rocked the stage. Billy Idol still sounded great, brings great energy, and we all danced the night away the whole show. Cool graphics and videos on the screen, so glad we got to see this concert!!
This was the single most incredible night of Rock and Roll ever!!!! The Kia Forum is gorgeous, great security, well maintained, gorgeous ceiling and Billy Idol and Steve Stevens, then you’ve got Joan Jett and Billy Morrison~ you love an artist all your life and you’re almost scared to meet them, but this was the most full circle moment of my life!!! He’s gorgeous, they’re all beautiful and my Rock God love, was only affirmed that it wasn’t wasted~ he is devine, delicious and gives it all to his fans!! He wants them to have an epic time and they do!!!
Amazing show! Jett, Idol and Stevens were all amazing.
Good venue, easy to maneuver. Show was awesome, good sound, part of a palm tree was blocking part of the screen on the left of the stage. Otherwise, great show!
Great show! Great venue! Billy Idol still rocks! Parking was a breeze, concessions were convenient And the service was great! Overall a great time.
The show was amazing. so much energy, sound was great! That is a horrible venue for parking and exiting. the worst in San Diego by far.
Billy still rocks w old hits and awesome new songs! Lovely to see his duo w Avril Lavigne and his backup singer! I have seen him many times the last 15 years and he still embodies punk/rock ‘n’ roll with an impeccable fashion style. Let’s not forget his 2 amazing guitar players Steve Stevens, and Billy Morrison Must see for all ages !
Joan Jett is still the best female rock musician of all time, and the best guitarist. She carried every note, kept the audience energized, and played to perfection. I can’t believe it’s been over forty years since I first heard her sing, and yet, she sounds the same, better than ever.
I am so excited to say that Billy blew my mind. I am so glad that I saw him and I would see him again. 40 years was not to long to wait .
A lot of energy!!!!! Great performance, illumination, and outstanding stage! Billy Idol and Joan Jett were amazing! And what a treat Avril Lavigne!!!!!!!! I enjoyed every song! Love the entire show from the start to the end:)
Billy Idol puts on a great show! He played many of his hits! The man doesn’t seem to age🤩
Billy Idol did a pretty good job. He had a nice playlist and the order in which the songs were presented was about as good as you can get. I liked how he talked to the audience as if he were in a smaller venue, making it feel a bit more personal. For a guy whose almost 70 he did a damn fine job. Joan Jett was at the top of her game. Her voice is as good as it was 30 years ago, her attitude was a mix of classic 70's punk/rock. She has held firm to her roots and is one of these musicians who seems to care more about the music than the fame, completely opposite of Billy Idol
I really liked the concert, Billy Idoll Put on good live performance
One of the best shows I’ve seen in years!! Appreciated the Ozzy tribute too.
The music was great! Joan Jett and Billy Idol were fantastic. But the Kia Forum sucks as far as leg room. The seats are very uncomfortable and the row of seats in front of you are way too close. Even the front row sucks, no room there either. If you are taller, it really sucks. Doubt it we'll go back to the Forum. Everyone was complaining.
I thought the concert was great love to see Billy Idol. The atmosphere of the form, parking, drinks… Great time thanks
The show was absolutely fantastic. Had great seats, and Billy Idol really engaged with the crowd.
I came from Israel for this, after seeing Billy Idol in Licoln Nebraska, on 2023. That time was good. And this time it was even better! Billy Idol and Steve Stevens still rock, big time!
Billy Idol and Joan Jett were amazing!!! They still got it!! Had a great time at their concert. Hope they still continue to perform!
