Live Nation has announced 50 Years of Sir Dave Dobbyn, a special one-night-only performance by one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most treasured musical voices at the Sydney Opera House on Sunday 14 February 2027.
Celebrating five decades of songs that have become part of the fabric of New Zealand life, this landmark concert will take audiences on a journey through Dobbyn’s extraordinary catalogue: from the early days of Th’ Dudes and DD Smash through to a remarkable solo career that has made him one of the country’s most enduring and loved songwriters.
Across a career defined by unforgettable melodies and deeply felt storytelling, Dobbyn has written the soundtrack to generations. His songs include the era-defining ‘Slice of Heaven’, ‘Loyal’, ‘Beside You’, ‘Be Mine Tonight’, ‘Welcome Home’, ‘Whaling’ and ‘Kingdom Come’, a body of work that continues to resonate on both sides of the Tasman.
Marking Sir Dave’s first return to Australia since 2018, 50 Years of Sir Dave Dobbyn brings this milestone celebration to one of the world’s most revered stages. Fresh from a run of acclaimed live performances, including sold-out headline shows across Aotearoa, Sir Dave Dobbyn promises a singular evening of songs that have shaped the Australasian musical landscape for half a century.
Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Australia from Friday 30 October, 9am until Monday 2 November, 9am local time. Plus, preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets will be available from Monday 2 November, 10am local time. Visit priceless.com/music for details.
The Live Nation presale commences Friday 30 October at 9am and runs until Monday 2 November at 9am local time. Register at livenation.com.au/register.
General tickets go on sale Monday 2 November at 10am local time.
SIR DAVE DOBBYN
50 YEARS OF SIR DAVE DOBBYN
Presented by Live Nation
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL, SYDNEY
SUNDAY 14 FEBRUARY 2027
Tickets on sale Monday 2 November, 10am local time
Mastercard Presale: Friday 30 October, 9am – Monday 2 November, 9am local time
Live Nation Presale: Friday 30 October, 9am – Monday 2 November, 9am local time
About Sir Dave Dobbyn
Sir Dave Dobbyn says that since day one, he has had a tune in his head. He’d be twiddling the dial on the radiogram, “travelling the world in music”. Across the road was a church, full of songs in which to hide. Sir Dave Dobbyn has shaped the soundtrack of Kiwi lives for nearly 50 years. He first found fame with Th’ Dudes in the late ’70s which he formed with his school friends, then made history fronting DD Smash, whose debut album hit No. 1 in its first week. As a solo artist, his run of hits, including ‘Slice of Heaven’, ‘Loyal’, ‘Beside You’, ‘Be Mine Tonight’, ‘Welcome Home’, ‘Whaling’, ‘Kingdom Come’ and more – has made him one of New Zealand’s most enduring songwriters. ‘Loyal’ regularly tops national polls as the country’s favourite song, and Dobbyn holds the most Silver Scroll Awards of any songwriter.
His career highlights include ‘Slice of Heaven’ spending eight weeks at No. 1 in NZ, a lifetime achievement award in 2001, and 2006’s ‘Welcome Home’ – performed for war veterans and the Royal Family at London’s War Memorial dedication. He’s released nine studio albums, including 2016’s Harmony House, and continues to tour extensively.
Knighted in 2021 for music services, Sir Dave Dobbyn remains one of New Zealand’s most revered cultural figures. In the world of pop music, longevity is rarely achieved, but Dobbyn’s talents have consistently charmed their way into the consciousness of New Zealanders.
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