# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Dire Straits Tribute Band
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎸🔥 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – DIRE STRAITS TRIBUTE! 🔥🎸

After a sold-out show last year, they’re coming back this April — and it’s going to be even bigger!

Get ready to rock on Saturday 18th April at Backyard Gastropub Whatawhata with an incredible tribute to Dire Straits 🎶

🎟 Tickets just $30 – available now!
Link below 👇

https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/18889

Don’t wait… this one WILL sell out again!

Immerse yourself in a night of world-class music as this talented 5-piece band brings the legendary sound of Dire Straits to life. With over 15 years of experience, frontman Kerry Adams delivers authentic vocals and stunning guitar work inspired by the iconic Mark Knopfler 🎸

🎶 Expect all the classics, including:
• “Sultans of Swing”
• “Money for Nothing”
• “Walk of Life”
• “Romeo and Juliet”
• “Brothers in Arms”
…and many more fan favourites!

👥 Band Lineup:
Kerry Adams – Guitar/Vocals
Mark Helliwell – Guitar/Backing Vocals
Dave Tickle – Keyboards
Tony Waine – Bass/Backing Vocals
Simon Hannah – Drums/Backing Vocals

✨ Great music, great vibes, and an unforgettable night awaits.

Grab your tickets now and we’ll see you there! 🍻
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/dire-straits-tribute-band/200029882652105
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 348

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/18889?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=hamilton-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Hamilton
- **state**: WK
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 1333 Horotiu Road, Whatawhata, New Zealand
- **lat**: -37.79728
- **long**: 175.15356
- **full address**: 1333 Horotiu Road, Whatawhata, New Zealand, 1333 Horotiu Rd, Whatawhata, Hamilton 3285, New Zealand, Hamilton

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: The Backyard Gastropub (https://allevents.in/org/the-backyard-gastropub/23282059)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 am (+12:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1333 Horotiu Road, Whatawhata, New Zealand, 1333 Horotiu Rd, Whatawhata, Hamilton 3285, New Zealand, Hamilton
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** The Backyard Gastropub
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Dire Straits Tribute Band ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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