Barbra Streisand set for capital show

Reuters

Barbra Streisand looks set to perform a concert at Westpac Stadium next year.

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The woman who brought us The Way We Were could be about to celebrate the way we are now.

It is understood that negotiations are under way for Barbra Streisand to perform a concert at Westpac Stadium next year – which marks the 10th anniversary of the venue opening.

And planning is still under way to bring Irish band U2 to Wellington for two shows using their state-of-the-art stage called "The Claw".

An official planning document for the stadium's anniversary year, obtained by The Dominion Post, indicates Streisand could be belting out hits such as You Don't Bring Me Flowers and Memory in March or April.

The prolific actor and singer, 67, released her 63rd album in September. A source said the Streisand concert was a real possibility and hopes were high that it would be confirmed in the near future.

Streisand did not perform in front of a live audience in nearly three decades after a severe case of stage fright got the better of her. She overcame her fear and returned to the stage in 1993.

The contact also confirmed that negotiations were continuing for the two U2 concerts.

It was initially hoped that they would be staged in February or March, which would have led to a one-day cricket international between the Black Caps and Australia being moved to the Basin Reserve.

It now looks likely the concerts will be scheduled in October or November next year.

U2 are using a 50-metre-high stage set - dubbed "The Claw" - for their 360 degree world tour, which started in Barcelona in June.

Because The Claw is round and open on all sides, it would be a perfect fit for Westpac Stadium.

It would also add about 20,000 extra fans to each stadium concert, according to Rolling Stone magazine.

Westpac Stadium marketing manager Steve Thompson declined to comment about any planned concerts.

* Do you want to see either Barbara Streisand or U2 in Wellington? Post your comments below.

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sonia edwards   #29   05:46 pm Nov 17 2009

My mother has been a fan for over 50 years, my sister and i also adore her voice. I cant wait. I just hope the wee folk down south get to purchase some tickets.

FLemmon   #28   02:54 pm Nov 10 2009

We'll definitely be keen for Barbra as long as the sound is sorted out - don't want a repeat of what happened at Neil Diamond.

Megan   #27   11:03 am Nov 09 2009

Barbra Streisand in NZ finally...I will be the first to buy a ticket!!

Els   #26   08:00 am Nov 09 2009

Can't wait for U2 to come back to NZ! I'll go both nights!

LBC   #25   09:52 pm Nov 06 2009

How do I get tickets for Striesand before the scalpers get their grubby mits on them

trish   #24   10:55 am Nov 06 2009

Excellent choices will be there for both, cant wait. Trish

Jenny   #23   10:34 am Nov 06 2009

We will definately be there what a great venue!! Saw The Stones there a few years back - can't wait!

Diane Philip   #22   08:22 am Nov 06 2009

Both my husband and I will definetly go to her concert. Will be one of the first in line to book. To see her perform is the ulimate. If we get to her concert we will have seen the 3 divas. That is Barbara Streisand, Celine Dion and Lza Minnelli

jan   #21   04:02 am Nov 06 2009

Streisand is well worth travellinh. I'm from Slovenia/Europe and went to see her to America, Fort lauderdaile and to Austria. New Zeland? Great! Love her. But still, I thinh she should give more effort when recording. Some songs on new album... well, the woice is sometimes terrible, difficult to listen to. More effort, Mrs Streisand, please. We love you!

Mary and Richard   #20   07:45 pm Nov 05 2009

Me and my husband would love to love and see Barbara, a once in a life time dream person to listen to. Her voice is like a bird.

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