Delaney Davidson joins Sir Dave Dobbyn and his band as special guest at the Auckland Winter Series

TĀMAKI MAKAURAU AUCKLAND (MAY 28, 2025) – Live Nation is proud to announce multi-instrumentalist Delaney Davidson will join Sir Dave Dobbyn as special guest at the Auckland Winter Series line up at the Auckland Town Hall this June.

Well known for his hypnotic and original One man and his Ghost Orchestra show, enigmatic multi-instrumentalist Delaney Davidson both defines and commands his own unique realm in the shadowy musical world some call ‘Country-Noir’ or ‘Gothic Americana’.

He joins one of Aotearoa’s most treasured musical voices, Sir Dave Dobbyn, live in concert at Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday June 4.

With over 45 years as a recording artist, Sir Dave Dobbyn has shaped the sound of Kiwi music, penning the soundtrack to generations of New Zealand lives. From iconic anthems to an extraordinary catalogue of deeper cuts, Dobbyn’s set for the Auckland Winter Series promises an unforgettable journey through one of the nation’s most storied songwriting legacies.

Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2022, Dobbyn declared it “business as usual” – and continues to inspire with his unmistakable voice and enduring presence on stage. Recognised with a Knighthood in 2001 for his services to music, Dobbyn remains one of New Zealand’s most revered cultural figures.

Generally dealing with the darker side of things, Delaney Davidson has been described as “being the reigning king of capturing the essence of “Noir” in Country and Folk Music, pushing at the framework and preconceptions of roots music with his brand of modern gothic Americana.” (Post to Wire).

Having spent the last 20 years as travelling “troubadour" around the globe, sometimes solo, sometimes with accomplices, but always with his Ghost Orchestra, Delaney Davidson has found new focus embracing a love of Aotearoa. 

Through his collaborative work with Troy Kingi “ Black Sea, Golden Ladder”, his visual art work with Tame Iti, and his most current album “Out Of My Head” produced by Merk, he has featured such varied talents as Hayley Westenra and Reb Fountain and has toured with Chamber Music New Zealand - all the while continuing to reinvent concepts and challenge expectations, and gaining respect and admiration from audiences.

Auckland Winter Series is a new curated concert experience from Live Nation, in association with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited on behalf of Auckland Council. Featuring an eclectic lineup of international icons and homegrown heroes, the series brings world-class performances to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau this June.

Tickets are on sale now.
For complete tour, ticket and event information, visit: www.livenation.co.nz

Delaney Davidson joins Sir Dave Dobbyn as part of the Live Nation Auckland Winter Series line up which also features TEEKS, Mall Grab and Japanese Breakfast.

SIR DAVE DOBBYN 
WITH SUPPORT FROM DELANEY DAVIDSON 

TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND                    WEDNESDAY JUNE 4 SELLING FAST

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

For complete tour, ticket and information, visit: www.livenation.co.nz  

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