Check out The Mutton Birds' live interview on TVNZ's Close Up, Thursday 2 February. Watch it here

The second Classic Hits Winery Tour concerts at each of Black Barn Vineyards in Havelock North & Neudorf Vineyards in Upper Moutere have both now sold out, bringing the total number of sell-out concerts to five before the Tour hits the road later this week.

The five shows to sell out on the 17 date nationwide Tour are; Ascension Wine Estate in Matakana on Saturday 4 February, Black Barn Vineyards in Havelock North on Sunday 12 & Monday 13 February and Neudorf Vineyards in Upper Moutere (Nelson) on Thursday 16 & Friday 17 February.

Now in its sixth year, the Winery Tour 2012 features Gin Wigmore, whose recently released album Gravel & Wine has already sold 2 x platinum, along with reunited legends The Mutton Birds & talented newcomers, Avalanche City, who round out the three band bill.

Co–promoter of the Tour, Brent Eccles says selling out five shows before the Tour even kicks off is a reflection of popularity of the Winery Tour brand and the demand for great Kiwi music, in beautiful and safe environments, for the whole family:

“I’m really excited to get this tour on the road. Not only is it proving a hit with the public but I have a feeling that the show itself is going to be a ripper!”

The 17 date Tour commences at Ascension Wine Estate in Matakana on Friday 3 February and concludes at Villa Maria Estate in Auckland on Saturday 3 March. Tickets (and bus/ticket packages) can be purchased via the Winery Tour website here and Ticketmaster 0800 111 999 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz.

Children under the age of 12 are given free admittance when accompanied by an adult ticket holder.  Full show information can be found here

The Classic Hits Winery Tour concert at Ascension Wine Estate in Matakana on Waitangi Weekend, Saturday 4 February, has now sold out.

For fans who have missed out on the Saturday show, tickets (and bus/ticket packages) are still available for the first show on Friday 3 February; with gates opening at 5.00pm and concert commencing at 6.00pm.

Says co-promoter, Brent Eccles “The shows at Ascension Wine Estate are always among the most popular of the Tour, Matakana is only 45 minutes from Auckland, many people take the bus from Auckland and others choose to stay and make a long weekend of it, this show consistently sells out every year and we’re pleased this year is no exception!”

Full show information can be found here

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