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America 50th Anniversary NZ Tour Announcing Harry Lyon as Special Guest

Bluesfest Touring is pleased to announce that iconic New Zealand songwriter and guitarist Harry Lyon will be special guest this month when the Classic Rock duo of Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell - AMERICA - perform three shows nationwide on their 50th Anniversary Tour.

Th' Dudes Reunite for Th' Bliss Tour

Kiwi icons Th’ Dudes announce they’ll reunite for Th’ Bliss Tour, performing five dates across New Zealand in April 2020. The news comes just days ahead of the band receiving the Legacy Award and being inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.

Synthony to play in Hamilton

Hamilton dance music fans are in for a treat with the first ever performance of Synthony, at Claudelands Arena on Saturday 12 October.

Urzila Carlson kicks off tour in true 'Token African' style at Hamilton Zoo

Comedian Urzila Carlson celebrated a sell-out start to her Token African tour with a special animal encounter in Hamilton.

NZ Darts Star Harris: Kiwis could become world champions

CODY HARRIS believes that New Zealand could become World Cup of Darts champions in the future as the country prepares to welcome the sport's top players to Hamilton in August.

Let’s Meet the Players! 5 minutes with World Darts Contender Peter Wright

The World Series of Darts is coming to Hamilton and bringing with it the sports breath of fresh ‘hair’, Scotsman Peter ‘The Snakebite’ Wright. He’s the world #4 and one of the most loved players on tour due to his ever-changing colourful mohawk, extravagant clothing and showmanship; although he is naturally shy when away from the oche.

Claudelands to be renamed the Casey Kopua Arena to commemorate her retirement

Hamilton’s Claudelands Arena will be renamed the Casey Kopua Arena on 12 May, as a tribute to the veteran netballer’s long career with the Splice Construction Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic.

Van Gerwen Headlines Competitors at NZ Darts Masters

WORLD DARTS CHAMPION Michael van Gerwen will return to New Zealand in August after being confirmed alongside Kiwi ace Cody Harris in the early competitors for the NZ Darts Masters.

National Remembrance Service to be livestreamed at Claudelands

The National Remembrance Service for victims of the Christchurch terrorism attack, to be held this Friday, will be livestreamed at Claudelands Arena.

FRONTM3N - The voices of The Hollies, 10cc and The Sweet

FRONTM3N - Peter Howarth, Mick Wilson and Pete Lincoln – the voices of three of the world’s best-loved bands The Hollies, 10cc and The Sweet today announce a tour of New Zealand this November.

The Great Kiwi Beer Festival 2020 spreads to Hamilton's Claudelands Events Centre

Waikato hipsters your time has come, the Great Kiwi Beer Festival is coming to Hamilton's Claudelands Event Centre in March 2020.

Urzila Carlson announces Token African tour

Multi award-winning South African-Kiwi URZILA CARLSON today announces her brand-new show, Token African, will tour New Zealand this year - including a stop at Claudelands' Heaphy Room.

Five-time world champ added to Hamilton darts line-up

High-profile darts players Raymond Van Barneveld and James Wade will compete in the PDC World Series of Darts event Hamilton in August after being confirmed alongside four further qualifiers from Australia and New Zealand.

Bullseye! Claudelands lands international darts event

Claudelands has hit the target again, securing the New Zealand Darts Masters event for the country in 2019.

Paw Patrol LIVE! “The Great Pirate Adventure” Announces New Zealand Tour

X Barks the Spot in an all-­new live show based on PAW Patrol, the number-­one hit preschool series