Dragon were rock n roll warriors of the late 70’s/early 80’s touring scene and emperors of excess. Their live shows were unsurpassed and their notorious rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle well documented. Ever since ‘This Time’, Dragon have infused the hearts and consciousness of generations of New Zealanders and Australian’s with their raft of infectious hit songs such as ‘April Sun in Cuba’; ‘Are You Old Enough?’, ‘Still in Love With You’, ‘Rain’, ‘Young Years’ ‘Cry’ and ‘Dreams of Ordinary Men’.
In 1977 they won ‘Best New Group’ and in 1978 won the Outstanding Local Achievement awards for the then Australian music awards ‘TV Week King Of Pop Awards’. In July 2008 Dragon were again recognised by their adoptive country and were inducted into the Australian ARIA Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
In October 2012, Dragon released ‘The Dragon Years – 40th Anniversary Collection’ . The album features a 40 track full career retrospective. Disc 1 features all the original hits with legendary Kiwi front man Marc Hunter on vocals. Disc 2 features new material recorded since Dragon’s reformation in 2006 with the current line-up of founding member Todd Hunter on bass, fellow Kiwi Mark Williams on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Bruce Reid on electric guitar and Pete Drummond on drums .
Dragon will join forces with Jimmy Barnes, Baby Animals (select dates), Ian Moss and Chocolate Starfish and hit the road for the 2013 Red Hot Summer Tour. For the confirmed line up coming to your town and playing times, please visit the www.redhotsummertour.com.au website.
Dragon will then continue their 40th anniversary celebrations by headlining their own national 40TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN CONCERT SERIES from April 2013. Tickets for these shows will go on sale Wednesday November 21st, 2012.
All 2013 RED HOT SUMMER TOUR tickets available NOW through
Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au or phone 136100.
Sat Jan 5th TUMUT SHOWGROUNDS, Tumut NSW
Tickets also available now from The Oriental Hotel Tumut Ph: 02 6947 6849
Sun Jan 6th HARRY SAWKIN PARK, Nowra NSW
Tickets also available now from Shoalhaven Entertainment centre
Ph: 1300 788 503 or www.shoalhavenentertainment.com.au
Thurs Jan 10th CENTENARY OVAL, Port Lincoln SA*
Tickets also available now from Venuetix 08 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au
Sat Jan 12th MARY ANN RESERVE, Mannum SA*
Tickets also available now from Venuetix 08 8225 8888 or www.venuetix.com.au
Or Mannum Newsagency 08 8569 1028
Sun Jan 13th MILDURA WATERFRONT SOUNDSHELL Mildura VIC*
Tickets also available now from Evolution Bar/lounge Mildura (03) 5023 5005
Sat Jan 19th MULWALA WATERSKI CLUB, Mulwala NSW
Tickets also available now from Mulwala Waterski Club
Phone: 03 5744 2777 or www.mulwalaskiclub.com.au
Sun Jan 20th MORNINGSTAR ESTATE, Mount Eliza VIC
Tickets also available now from Morningstar Estate
Ph: 03 9787 7760 or www.morningstarestate.com.au
Sat Jan 26th MUDGEE PARKLANDS RESORT LAWNS Mudgee, NSW
Tickets also available from Mudgee Bookcase 02 6372 3127 or
Parklands Resort 02 6372 4500 or www.parklandsresort.com.au
Sun Jan 27th CROSSING THEATRE LAWNS, Narrabri NSW
Tickets also available now from Crossing Theatre
Ph: 02 6792 4654 or www.crossingtheatre.com.au
Sat Feb 2nd KRYAL CASTLE, Ballarat VIC
Tickets also available now from Regent Cinemas Ballarat
Ph: 03 5330 5555 or www.regententertainment.com.au
Sun Feb 3rd VICTORY PARK SOUNDSHELL, Traralgon VIC
Tickets also available now from Latrobe Visitor Infomation Centre (03) 5176 3030
Sat Feb 9th COUNTRY CLUB LAWNS, Launceston TAS*
Tickets also available now from Tixtas 1300 795 257 or www.tixtas.com.au
Sun Feb 10th WRESTPOINT CASINO LAWNS, Hobart TAS*
Tickets also available now from Tixtas 1300 795 257 or www.tixtas.com.au
Sat Mar 30th WARRNAMBOOL RACECOURSE, Warrnambool VIC
EASTER Tickets also available now from
Whalers Hotel 03 5562 8391 or Flying Horse Bar & Brewery 03 5562 2254
Sun Mar 31st MANSFIELD SHOWGROUNDS, Mansfield VIC
EASTER Tickets also available now from Alzburg Resort (03) 5775 2367
Sat May 4th COFFS HARBOUR SHOWGROUNDS, Coffs Harbour NSW
On Sale Thursday 7th February 2013 Tickets From www.redhotsummertour.com.au
Or tickets from Ticketmaster 136100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
Sun May 5th HARRIGANS DRIFT INN, Jacobs Well QLD
On Sale Thursday 7th February 2013 Tickets From www.redhotsummertour.com.au
Or tickets from Ticketmaster 136100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
*Denotes Baby Animals not appearing
DRAGON 40th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SERIES
Tickets for all of the following shows will be on sale Wednesday November 21st
Sat April 13th SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE STUDIO, Sydney NSW
Sun April 14th SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE STUDIO, Sydney NSW
Tickets from the venue – (02) 9250 7777 or www.sydneyoperahouse.com
Sat April 20th LAYCOCK STREET THEATRE, Central Coast NSW
Tickets from the venue – (02) 4323 3233 or www.laycockstreettheatre.com
Sat April 27th CESSNOCK PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, Cessnock NSW
Tickets from the venue – (02) 4990 7134 or www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/cpac
Fri May 10th ILLAWARRA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, Wollongong NSW
Tickets from the venue – (02) 4224 5999 or www.ipac.org.au
Sat May 11th THE PALMS AT CROWN, Melbourne VIC
Tickets from 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Sat May 18th THE GOVERNOR HINDMARSH, Adelaide SA
Tickets from the Venue – (08) 8340 0744 or Moshtix – 1300 GET TIX or www.moshtix.xom.au
Sat May 25th EATONS HILL HOTEL, Brisbane North QLD
Tickets from Venue (07) 3325 6777 or from Oztix 1300 762 545 or www.oztix.com.au
Fri May 31st ASTOR THEATRE, Perth WA
Tickets from – (08) 9370 5888 or www.showticketing.com.au
Sat June 1st ALBANY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, Albany WA
Tickets from 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Further information on ‘The Dragon Years – 40th Anniversary Collection’ &
Additional Tour/Ticket information available at: dragononline.com.au | facebook.com/dragonmusic
