NEIL DIAMOND ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM CONCERT TOURING
AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES CANCELLED
Legendary Artist Will Continue To Write, Record & Pursue New Projects
Legendary singer, songwriter and performer Neil Diamond today announced his retirement from touring due to his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. The onset of the disease has made it difficult to travel and perform on a large scale basis but will allow Mr. Diamond to continue his writing, recording and development of new projects. Based on his doctors’ advice, the third leg of Diamond’s 50th Anniversary tour, set to land in Australia and New Zealand this March, has been cancelled.
“It is with great reluctance and disappointment that I announce my retirement from concert touring. I have been so honoured to bring my shows to the public for the past 50 years,” said Neil Diamond. ”My sincerest apologies to everyone who purchased tickets and were planning to come to the upcoming shows.
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VIP Packages:
Enjoy Neil Diamond from the best seats in the house by purchasing an official VIP package to his live 50th Anniversary show! In addition to an amazing ticket, you will also get a completely custom VIP merchandise pack, a variety of on-site amenities, and may gain entry to the official Sweet Caroline VIP dinner function with a three course meal, or the pre and post show Red Red Wine VIP lounge!
This is your chance to sing, dance, and feel closer to Neil diamond than ever before.
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Sweet Caroline VIP Dinner Experience
One UNBELIEVABLE ticket in the FRONT TWO rows of section A2/A3 (sold in pairs only)
Entry to the exclusive SWEET CAROLINE VIP dinner experience at the nearby arena*
- A beautiful & romantic three course sit down dinner w/ wine pairing
- Complimentary full bar service
- Automatic entry to win an acoustic guitar autographed by neil (one per show)
- Enjoy a playlist of relaxing and soulful music selected by neil
- Roaming photographer available to help capture the memories
- VIP event host throughout the function
- Tour merchandise concierge who will take your order and prepare it for you post show
- Dedicated VIP bathrooms to avoid the queues (where available)
Access to the RED RED WINE VIP post-show reception at the nearby arena*
- Wine, cheese, and petit fours for thirty minutes
- Relaxing atmosphere & music to wind down the night – avoid the traffic
Specially designed 50th anniversary gift set with items selected by Neil Diamond
- 50th anniversary neil diamond 3 cd set
- One vintage vinyl journal
- Tin guitar pick set with classic images from the last 50 years
- Commemorative portable cell phone charger
- Special edition 50th anniversary concert ticket
- Official VIP laminate & matching lanyard
- Exclusive tour bag
- A copy of the set list from that night
Show day VIP amenities
- Priority red carpet check-in at our VIP tent + red carpet entrance to the venue
- Dedicated VIP event staff to assist you throughout your experience
- Distribution of VIP merchandise available post show for easy transport
Red Red Wine VIP Experience
One AMAZING ticket in rows 3-10 of sections A2/A3
Pre-show entry to the exclusive RED RED WINE VIP reception at the nearby arena*
- An assortment of complimentary canapés, fine wines & premium beers
- Signature neil diamond themed cocktails by professional mixologists (Cash bar for spirits)
- Participate in contests and trivia for prizes & merchandise
- Live quartet playing relaxing and soulful background music
- Digital photo booth set up with props & costumes
- Roaming photographer available to help capture the memories
- VIP event host throughout the function
- Dedicated VIP merchandise stand to avoid the queues (where available)
- Dedicated VIP bathrooms to avoid the queues (where available)
Access to the RED RED WINE VIP post-show reception at the nearby arena*
- Wine, cheese, and petit fours for thirty minutes
- Relaxing atmosphere & music to wind down the night – avoid the traffic
Specially designed 50th anniversary gift set with items selected by Neil Diamond
- 50th anniversary neil diamond 3 cd set
- One vintage vinyl journal
- Tin guitar pick set with classic images from the last 50 years
- Commemorative portable cell phone charger
- Special edition 50th anniversary concert ticket
- Official VIP laminate & matching lanyard
- Exclusive tour bag
- A copy of the set list from that night
Show day VIP amenities
- Priority red carpet check-in at our VIP tent + red carpet entrance to the venue
- Dedicated VIP event staff to assist you throughout your experience
- VIP express lanes at select food & beverage stands
- Distribution of VIP merchandise available post show for easy transport
Ultimate Fan Package
One FANTASTIC ticket in rows 1-5 of sections A1/A4 or rows 11-15 of sections A2/A3
Specially designed 50th anniversary gift set with items selected by Neil Diamond
- One vintage vinyl journal
- 50th anniversary neil diamond 3 cd set
- One tin guitar pick set with classic images from the last 50 years
- Official VIP laminate & matching lanyard
- exclusive tour bag
Show day VIP amenities
- One complimentary food voucher redeemable at select venue stands
- One complimentary beverage voucher redeemable at select venue stands
- Priority red carpet check-in at our VIP tent + red carpet entrance to the venue
- VIP express lanes at select food & beverage stands
- VIP express lanes at the main merchandise stand
- VIP event staff to assist you throughout your experience
Premium Fan Package
One OUTSTANDING ticket in rows 1-5 of sections B3/B4
Specially designed 50th anniversary gift set with items selected by Neil Diamond
- 50th anniversary neil diamond 3 cd set
- One vintage vinyl journal
- One tin guitar pick set with classic images from the last 50 years
- Official VIP laminate & matching lanyard
- exclusive tour bag
Show day VIP amenities
- One complimentary food voucher redeemable at select venue stands
- One complimentary beverage voucher redeemable at select venue stands
- Priority red carpet check-in at our VIP tent + red carpet entrance to the venue
- VIP express lanes at select food & beverage stands
- VIP express lanes at the main merchandise stand
- VIP event staff to assist you throughout your experience
Fan Package
One GREAT ticket in rows 1-5 of sections B2/B5
Specially designed 50th anniversary gift set with items selected by Neil Diamond
- 50th anniversary neil diamond 3 cd set
- One vintage vinyl journal
- One tin guitar pick set with classic images from the last 50 years
- Official VIP laminate & matching lanyard
- Exclusive tour bag
Show day VIP amenities
- One complimentary food voucher redeemable at select venue stands
- One complimentary beverage voucher redeemable at select venue stands
- Priority red carpet check-in at our VIP tent + red carpet entrance to the venue
- VIP express lanes at select food & beverage stands
- VIP express lanes at the main merchandise stand
- VIP event staff to assist you throughout your experience
Package Terms & Conditions
- NEIL DIAMOND WILL NOT BE PRESENT AT THE PRE OR POST SHOW EVENT
- Photos will be emailed out 48 hours after each show
- Packages are open to all ages
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note that all VIP Experience purchasers will be contacted by TEG Dainty VIP via e-mail 3-5 days prior to the actual show date with additional details specific to their package schedule and instructions on where to pick up their package inclusions
- Information will be sent to the e-mail address provided at the time of purchase. If you do not receive an e-mail a few days prior to the event please contact VIP@tegdainty.com
- All merchandise will be collected on site on the day of the show unless otherwise noted
- All VIP programs & times may vary market-by-market and are subject to modification at any time for any reason
- All events, dates, venue, party, merchandise, and amenities are subject to change and cancellation at any time at our sole discretion
- All sales are final
- There are no refunds or exchanges on packages for change of mind
- The artist, tour, promoter, ticketing company, venue or any other affiliated parties are not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information provided by the consumer at the time of purchase which may result in undelivered product
TEG DAINTY has announced that Neil Diamond will perform one South Island show in Christchurch as part of his wildly successful 50 Year Anniversary Tour in March 2018.
The tour will celebrate Neil Diamond’s incomparable 50-year career and hits spanning decades such as 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.
Neil Diamond’s extraordinary career spans five decades and has created defining hits for generation after generation of loyal fans. He has sold over 130 million albums worldwide and has charted 37 Top 40 singles and 16 Top 10 albums. A Grammy Award-winning artist, Diamond is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the Songwriters Hall of Fame and 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, 13 Grammy nominations and 2009’s NARAS MusiCares Person of the Year award. In 2011, Diamond received the prestigious Kennedy Center Honor for his lifetime of contributions to American culture.
Diamond’s 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.
"His voice remains smooth like silk, and as flawlessly on-pitch as he was a half-century ago when the world of rock was yet young." – The Washington Times
“he sounded great: Deep, gravelly, soulful and committed” - azcentral.com
"50 years later, Neil Diamond is still the ultimate entertainer" - nj.com
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