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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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Amazing concert !!! Spent $24 on margarita …tasted like water Gave a good tip. She was so nice. I will never spend money on a drink Disappointed food was not available before doors opened… just that silly area with box, horrible pizza, and chips
My daughter & I had an Amazing time. She was excited, as I was to see Billy Idol. Even though it wasn’t her Era when he was out in the 80’s. She knows his music because of me. Definitely good seats, drinks, & a good experience.
The show was great! Blessed to finally be able to see Billy LIVE 🙏🏼🥰🙏🏼! Something was going on with the vocal sound for Joan ( her whole show) and Billy (for the beginning). Their singing sounded muffled. People were yelling to fix the sound. It seems like it was better but not the best even for Billy. But we all sang along and danced and had the best time will Billy and Band. 🥰🥰
The concert was spectacular...it was full of energy and the interaction with the people nice...Billy Idol still got..perfect voice and the guitars perfect.
Amazing performance. Everything about the show was terrific. The band and back up singers were phenomenal. The set list was everything you'd want to hear from classc hits to new material and Generation X songs. Steve Stevens played several amazing solos that showcase why he's such an amazing and tasteful player while not venturing into wanking solos. With the added talent of Billy Morrison on rhythm, the band more than enough fuel to set the night alight. The ladies singing backup are amazing and truly captivating in their delivery. The rhythm section with Stephen McGrath on vass and drummer Erik Eldenius delivered with total energy and force. The sound man and lighting were top notch and visual effects perfect. I could say just as much for Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, a total blockbusterof an opener. It sounded as much like a co-headlining tour. There was no downside to the concert.
I did not expect to have as much fun as I did. I wish the grass had been trimmed in the lawn area so my knees weren't affected.
It was amazing and so much fun! there was a hiccup or two, but nothing really that interfered with our fun time. The concert was fantastic, Joan Jett and Billy Idol put on an awesome show! they still got it!! The only negative i have about the venue is the traffic trying to leave. Literally took hours for the cars to inch forward out of the parking lot. For the venue maybe have better traffic control.
This Concert exceeded expectations!! It was the end of their tour—a Tuesday night— but they “gave it their all” for an excited audience. ‘So glad that we made the effort get there…!
Billy rocks Steve Stevens is amazing guitarist. Band was awesome Joan Jett was great.
Great show. Guitarist Steve Stevens is also very talented.
The event was well organized, delicious food, show started right on time, Billy has a great amazing voice couldn’t be happier
Great show! Billy still has it and the guitarist is amazing! Loved it!
The concert was fantastic starting with Joan Jett and then the excellent Billy Idol. I couldn’t have hoped for a better concert. Both excelled my expectations.
Billy Idol put on a great show. As an added bonus Joan Jett was also fantastic. I miss the 80s.
Billy still has voice, the presentation was amazing, the band, the chorus, the scenario, all were amazing, vibrant... sounds like Bilky Idol... a lot of memories came to my mind,....
Billy idol was awesome. He's 70 yrs old and the guy can still bring it. Great concert with Joan Jett!!!
The concert was good. But the venue NIFCU allowed regular cigarette smoking inside the venue which was very uncomfortable. ( Cig smoke is much more dangerous than than marjiuana smoke) My throat was irriated. Smoking was by the refreshment stand mainly but also in the seating area. Billy Idol was great and his guitar play Steve Stephens stole the show
It was a hot night in the city of Chula Vista. My eyes with my face enjoyed the show. He can still deliver and this was my 4th show with Mr. Idol. Joan Jett was still full of energy and attitude also, my 3rd time to witness her shows. I love myself for loving Joan Jett! Overall, an excellent night.
What a great show!!! All the artists were rocking out! The set and projections were amazing! Billy Idol and Joan Jett are amazing performers!!! And every artist on stage was having the time of their lives so how can we not! Such a night to remember!
What a great show!!! All the artists were rocking out! The set and projections were amazing! Billy Idol and Joan Jett are amazing performers!!! And every artist on stage was having the time of their lives so how can we not! Such a night to remember!
