Lorde announces new dates for postponed Black Barn shows
The two Lorde shows in Hawke's Bay postponed due to Cyclone Gabrielle have been rescheduled for next month.
Lorde’s Solar Power Tour will now take place at Black Barn Vineyards on April 20 and 21 alongside Broods, Fazerdaze and Riiki Reid.
The Kiwi pop superstar expressed her support for the Hawke’s Bay community after Cyclone Gabrielle, in an Instagram story announcing the postponement at the end of February.
“In line with advice from the venue, the police, and our promoter, I think the right thing to do is to postpone our Hawke’s Bay shows,” Lorde, whose real name is Ella Yelich O’Connor, wrote to her 10 million followers at the time.
Promotor Brent Eccles said: "Situations like this are never easy and we have tried to bring the tour back to Te Matau-a-Māui as soon as is practical for everyone".
“Whilst being mindful of what many people have been through over the last month and after consultation with the venue, local media and authorities we are pleased to be able to bring Lorde back to the Hawke's Bay to complete her Solar Power Tour of Aotearoa.
"Following the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle, Lorde, alongside some New Zealand’s biggest acts came together to raise funds for the Red Cross with concert ‘Ōtautahi 4 Aotearoa.’ Lorde was a major part of this concert and she has always been determined to return to the Hawkes Bay to play these shows, we are thrilled that this has become reality this season.”
Rescheduled Dates:
Thursday, April 20 (previously Wednesday, March 1)
Black Barn Vineyards | Havelock North
Friday, April 21 (previously Thursday, March 2)
Black Barn Vineyards | Havelock North
