Free ticket offer for fire-affected locals
John Butler may be from across the ditch, but it doesn’t mean his band, John Butler Trio, isn’t sympathetic to those affected by the Nelson fire.
The Australian band is heading to Nelson next month, supported by Kiwi bands, Fly My Pretties, Trinity Roots and L.A.B. and they’re giving away 50 double passes to locals affected by the blaze.
Fly My Pretties band leader, Barnaby Weir, said New Zealanders had been ‘‘glued to the news’’, keeping up-to-date with the inferno raging through Pigeon Valley and its surrounding areas.
‘‘With our show coming up, we thought it would be great to be able to offer tickets to some of the people affected by the fires, to give them a really fun day out on us.’’
Trinity Roots frontman Warren Maxwell said the band was looking forward to catching up with Nelson wha¯nau while visiting for the concert.
‘‘It’s been amazing to see everyone pull together and this ticket giveaway is our way of sharing the aroha with the Nelson community.’’
To nominate someone for a double pass, email nelson@loop.co.nz by midday Monday, with their name and reason for the nomination. Nominees could include volunteers, evacuees or individuals who had to close their business due to the fires. Successful applicants will receive an email by Tuesday with ticket information.
The John Butler Trio, with Fly My Pretties, Trinity Roots and L.A.B, are performing at the Trafalgar Centre, Nelson on Saturday, March 2, from 2pm. Remaining tickets for the all-ages concert are on sale now at www.eventfinda.co.nz