February 3, 2019

Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road 2020 Mission Concert Announcement

Sir Elton John, recently crowned by Billboard as the most successful performing male solo artist of all time, today revealed details of the epic 3-date New Zealand leg of his global Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

Elton will deliver his famed songbook to spellbound audiences, on his very last tour of New Zealand in our very own Mission Estate Winery in Napier on Saturday 8 February 2020. He will also perform at Forsyth Barr Stadium in DUNEDIN on Tuesday 4 February 2020 and Mt Smart Stadium in AUCKLAND on Sunday 9 February 2020.

Mission Members Concert Club Exclusive Pre-sale starts this Tuesday 12th February, from 9am only at missionconcert.co.nz

James Erskine, chairman of Mission Concert promoter SEL, says “New Zealand’s love affair with Elton John goes back for decades and knows no boundary. We are all very excited as Elton is an Artist we have been trying to get to the Mission for many years. To see him perform the songs that have been the soundtrack of our lives will be an incredible live concert experience and there is no better venue in the world to experience this but at the Mission”

Beginning in Pennsylvania, USA in September 2018, Elton John’s three-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road global tour has already been hailed as one of his most “energetic, dazzlingly-original and joyful celebrations”. Elton’s legendary catalogue, including beloved songs ‘Bennie and the Jets‘, ‘Rocket Man‘, ‘Tiny Dancer‘, ‘Crocodile Rock‘, ‘Philadelphia Freedom‘ and more, are showcased in a musical masterpiece that is a “reflective and stunning tribute to a great artist’s career” (NME), also celebrating his 50-plus year collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin – one of the great song-writing partnerships of all time.

The milestone itinerary comprises more than 300 shows across five continents, spanning three years, with stops in Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand, and marks the last tour of its kind by the celebrated songwriter and iconic showman.

Audiences will experience a rare glimpse into Elton’s life, and the deeply personal meaning behind some of his greatest hits, via mesmerising, never-before-seen images and videos displayed throughout the show from his incredible 50-year career. Complete with brand new stage production, and tour wardrobe designed by Italian fashion house Gucci, Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road global tour is intimate and personal, while also spectacular and daring.

He will be joined by longstanding band members Nigel Olsson on drums (part of Elton’s original three-piece band in 1970), esteemed musical director Davey Johnstone (who first recorded with Elton in 1971 and joined the band a year later) on guitar, virtuoso Ray Cooper on percussion, Matt Bissonette on bass, John Mahon on percussion, and Kim Bullard on keyboards.

He bids farewell to the road almost fifty years on from his debut Australian show. Since his career began in 1969, he has performed a staggering 4000-plus shows in more than 80 countries.

The performer said that after the tour finishes he looks forward to “coming off the road and dedicating more time to raising my children”.

“I’m ecstatic and humbled to continue to play for audiences across the globe. I plan to bring to my final tour the passion and creativity that has entertained my fans for decades…It’s the most produced and fantastic show I’ve ever done. I want to go out with a bang…” – Elton John