Stan at Waitangi Day concert in Garden Place, Hamilton NZ

kiwianabananarama wrote:Yep Hi Simona...Looks like Stan decided to do Manukau and Hamilton! The Programme and dates and times are above cuz!! xo

The busy man...3 concerts in 2 days!! wow...hope his voice can handle that...yea!!

City ready for big Waitangi Day crowd.

Two security firms will be on hand during today's Waitangi Day celebrations in Hamilton with a large crowd expected to turn out to hear Australian Idol winner Stan Walker perform his first free concert at home.
Walker will cap off a day of events in Garden Place, which has a capacity of about 9000.
The Hamilton City Council has contracted Waikato Security and Red Badge for crowd control but spokeswoman Monica Holt said there was also capacity on Victoria St and in Civic Square if more than 9000 people turned up.
She said while there were concerns about potentially the largest crowd seen in Garden Place in recent years, the council and event organisers Te Runanga o Kirikiriroa had put a lot of effort into traffic management arrangements, event planning and security.
"On the one hand, it is very exciting to have this event as it is a very good fit with what council is driving ... bringing lots of activity and vibrancy to the central business district and Garden Place," Miss Holt said.
"Getting Stan Walker is considered a huge coup, given he is the man of the moment, has Hamilton connections, it is Waitangi Day, and this is his first free concert in New Zealand.
"On the other hand, this raises other concerns about managing potentially big crowds."
She said the council this week approved road closure arrangements and councillors were fully supportive of the event.
"The emphasis is very much on it being a family-friendly and alcohol-free event."
It's understood Walker will take the stage about 7pm. He was, however, unavailable to talk to the Waikato Times all week.
Road closures include Victoria St between Alma and Collingwood Sts from 5pm, and some surrounding roads including Caro St and part of Alexandra St.
The Downtown Plaza carpark entrance will also be closed from 5pm.
Among activities throughout the day, a flag-raising was due at 7am today, with an official opening at 10am and the main stage acts will be on from 5.30-8.30pm.