Big Night In ticketing information

BIG NIGHT IN TICKETS:

On November 12, 2011 the Forsyth Barr Stadium will be set alight with the Otago Daily Times BIG NIGHT IN concert.

 

Gates open 3.00pm, Pre Concert starts 4.30pm, Main Concert starts 7.00pm, Concert finishs about 10.15pm

Tickets are free but there are limited numbers.

Subscribers:

Subscribers will have a chance to go into a ballot to secure early tickets before the general ticket release on the 1st of November 2011. Tickets have been capped at 10,000 for the ODT family so make sure you are in to secure your preferred seating.

Subscribers  can choose from 3 areas of preferred seating:

  • Subscriber grass area (no seats)
  • Family stand (north stand)
  • General seated area

Subscriber Ballot- You will need to fill in the subscriber ballot form found in your ODT from the 18 -20 of October.

Successful applicants will receive their tickets in the post by 31 October. If you do not receive your tickets by then you should assume that you are not successful and should then apply through general ticket allocations.

Because of limited seats subscribers are not guaranteed tickets or preferred seating.

General Public:

The General Public will need to go to one of the following ticket outlets to pick up tickets as of  1st November. Tickets are limited and will be released on a first in first served basis.

  • FORSYTH BARR STADIUM: 130 Anzac Avenue, 03 4704455, 10am - 4pm
  • MOSGIEL: 5 Factory Road, 489 0948, 9.30-11.30am 12.30-3pm
  • ALEXANDRA: 18 Skird St, 440 0032, 8.30am - 5pm
  • BALCLUTHA: 31 Clyde St, 418 0123, 9am - 2pm
  • OAMARU: 126 Thames St , 434 8635, 9am - 4pm
  • QUEENSTOWN: 9 Athol St, 442 6157, 8.30am - 5pm
  • WANAKA: 82 Brownston St, 443 1307, 8.30am - 5pm
  • TIMARU: 12/14 George St, 687 9228, 9am - 5pm
  • GORE: 47 Mersey St, 208 9280, 8.30am – 5pm (Fri till 3pm)

Gold Coin Donation On Entry: The gold coin donation will go to three areas: 50% KidsCan, 10% Dunedin North Lions Club, 40% Big Night In Charities Ltd.

Terms and Conditions: For terms and conditions on what you can bring to the Forsyth Barr Stadium etc go to:  www.forsythbarrstadium.co.nz/events/terms-of-entry

What you need to know:

Getting there and Parking:

  • Arrive early to secure parking in the area. Remember, a parking permit is required to park in the stadium car park
  • The Stadium is an easy 20 minute walk from the Octagon or 10 minutes from the University, with both locations connecting with all major bus services.
  • The Stadium is located at 130 Anzac Avenue, Dunedin. Car parking is available in the immediate area surrounding the Stadium.
  • The most under utilised areas for parking are harbour side of Anzac Ave, particularly in the industrial area around Ward Street.

Seating:

  • Please sit in the seat allocated to you. Your tickets will be clearly labelled with you gate isle and seat numbers.
  • Disability access points to Stadium are: -South Stand via Gate J (lift access available to all levels) -Family Stand (North) via Gates C and E (accessible ramp) -West Stand via Gate B.
  • No strollers are allowed in the stand Collapsible strollers will be allowed on the pitch area ODT subscribers area ( grass area).
  • No high heels flat soled shoes only.
  • No deck chairs allowed, please bring rugs and pillows.

Food and Beverage:

  • Throughout the Stadium, there are thirteen food and beverage outlets offering a wide variety of snacks, meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
  • You can bring Clear sealed bottles of water up to one litre.
  • Homemade food like sandwiches.
  • Special food for dietary requirements Baby foods and liquids.

Merchandise Stands:

  • Various Glow Stick products will be available for purchase in the merchandise stalls in the South Stand, from volunteers in the North Stand and for those located in the ODT Subscribers area a stall will be available at the west end of the pitch.

Other:

  • Cash is a fast easy way to buy food and get back to the concert. EFTPOS will be available and there will be an ATM located at the South Stand box office.
  • Clothing Please remember that even though the stadium is roofed the temperature inside is only a few.