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CADreaming

12-22-2009, 08:00 AM

They haven't performed there for 29 years. As Luke might say, they did not oversaturate that market. Therefore the demand was there. Remember the large crowds fM attracted on The Dance Tour? That was because the 5 Rumours era members hadn't toured together at that point in 15 years. I would bet that if Christine toured with the band on the Unleashed Tour, there probably would have been several thousand more fans at each show.

Thanks for the clips. I don't know about New Zealand in general, but they've been talking about how New Plymouth has never had anything this big. This is the first time testing out their ability to cater to a crowd of this size and just to host something this big. So, I'm sure they like FM, but it's not just that it was FM, per se. It's just like getting excited when the Olympics or Superbowl comes to your town, even if you aren't interested in the Olympics or Superbowl.

Michele

Ok, it all makes more sense now. Thanks!

CADreaming

12-22-2009, 08:02 AM

In the haze of my spotty memory (remember, I almost knocked myself unconscious before the show!), I seem to recall that Stevie was just speechless while Lindsey went on her mic saying "Bob didn't call you; I called you. I called you." Then as Stevie tried to continue the story and Lindsey was walking back to his spot, he turned around and continued off-mic, "I called you, I really did." Stevie just glared at him. And then after a few seconds he walked up to her mic and said "I even kissed you," followed by a peck on the cheek. Stevie was visibly shocked and could only muster up "I'm speechless," but she did continue with the regular story moments later.

LOL! Thanks for the additional details! Sorry about the head-hitting thing... :(

I love how you say Stevie just "glared" at him. hehehe I bet she was thinking, "stop interrupting my story!" :lol:

Pictures were awesome too - thanks for posting! How cute are Mick's kids? They look like Lynn and Mick, respectively. Adorable.

CADreaming

12-22-2009, 08:07 AM

badanimals87

12-22-2009, 09:19 AM

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It looks like Stevie is pulling out some more of the old stage clothes. Is that jacket she is wearing the same she wore in the Red Rocks video and this photo from the Tango Tour?

http://www.backstagegallery.com/photos/RK/3218/Fleetwood-Mac-pictures-1987-RK-3218-010-l.jpg

vivfox

12-22-2009, 01:41 PM

Visitors and band sing volunteers' praises
By MATT RILKOFF - Taranaki Daily News Last updated 05:00 23/12/2009
Volunteering has never been so cool.

The volunteer programme put in place for the Fleetwood Mac concerts has won the praise and respect of the band and visitors alike.

The 150 red T-shirt wearing volunteers took up strategic positions around the airport, city and the Bowl of Brooklands during the weekend and proved a big hit.

So much so the Fleetwood Mac members had even asked for several of the T-shirts for themselves.

Council venue manager Jenny Mills said the volunteers had come up again and again in the comments made by visitors.

"And it was all positive," she said.

Which might not be a Taranaki exaggeration.

Volunteer Kathy Glass had the task of asking visitors for their opinion on what New Plymouth had to offer.

Not only did she enjoy the experience but the results showed they did too.

"Well, I haven't seen the totals for everything but what I saw was mostly four out of fives for everything," she said.

That's the same as 80 per cent, or an "A" if you use old academic grades.

As well as being delivered lunch or dinner on each day they worked, volunteers were thrown a thank-you meal by the New Plymouth District Council on Monday night.

http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/3188547/Visitors-and-band-sing-volunteers-praises

michelej1

12-22-2009, 01:52 PM

Stevie just glared at him. And then after a few seconds he walked up to her mic and said "I even kissed you," followed by a peck on the cheek. Stevie was visibly shocked and could only muster up "I'm speechless," but she did continue with the regular story moments later.

I guess Lindsey figured since it was the last show on the tour, she wouldn't have time left to kill him or anything.

Thank you for those pictures. I don't know which one is "Ruby" but I hope she has had a full, 100% recovery and it's fun to see Stevie with them.

Stevie's collar thing looks scraggly. If it's something her mother found in the attic that used to be Grandma's, I applaud her for wearing it. Otherwise . . .

I could not have spent all of those traveling hours going to NZ and I don't think I could have endured a venue like that, especially not the first night of rain. So, I never could have done what you did, but I so envy you the experience. Thanks for sharing. Now, on to Hawaii!

StreetAngel86 in that Santa Monica restaurant clip, one child is younger than the other. These twins look to be about the same size.

Michele

BTFLCHLD

12-22-2009, 02:03 PM

looks like baby took a tumble 3:23 :eek:

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EnchantedKiwi

12-22-2009, 02:29 PM

mylittledemon

12-22-2009, 03:52 PM

Whoa. Part of the act, maybe? :lol:

fringed n fab

12-22-2009, 04:13 PM

It looks like Stevie is pulling out some more of the old stage clothes. Is that jacket she is wearing the same she wore in the Red Rocks video and this photo from the Tango Tour?

http://www.backstagegallery.com/photos/RK/3218/Fleetwood-Mac-pictures-1987-RK-3218-010-l.jpgI was thinking the same thing too when I saw that coat. Stevie wears so many layers sometimes, it's hard to tell. Or it could be some sparkle fringe made around that particular coat she has on (NZ) pics

daniellaaarisen

12-22-2009, 05:55 PM

This thread has left ME speechless. I need to see documentation of this cheek-kiss.... I simply cannot believe that is real. My mind would explode if I let myself believe it.

CADreaming

12-22-2009, 06:09 PM

He did the same thing I think the first night aswell, and everyone around me was like *GASP*

Yeah, he's been doing that - although I admit it looks unintentional from this vantage point - up close he was just plopping down. It's part of "going insane", I guess...

StreetAngel86

12-22-2009, 06:16 PM

Stevie's collar thing looks scraggly. If it's something her mother found in the attic that used to be Grandma's, I applaud her for wearing it. Otherwise . . .

:lol: that is EXACTLY what i thought
hmmm i didn't last very long
mama needs it dry cleaned :nod:

StreetAngel86 in that Santa Monica restaurant clip, one child is younger than the other. These twins look to be about the same size.

Michele

i would be dee
maybe it was Leelee and ruby?????? :D
too many kids
i get confused :shocked:

CADreaming

12-22-2009, 06:22 PM

This thread has left ME speechless. I need to see documentation of this cheek-kiss.... I simply cannot believe that is real. My mind would explode if I let myself believe it.

Alas, it did happen. And, life has played yet another cruel joke on us by a video of it not surfacing on youtube. Doesn't anyone believe in Santa Claus anymore??

I'm not astounded by the kiss though - just the way it happened. Too funny! And, seeing and hearing Stevie's reaction to Lindsey's intrusion and blatant pda would just be the icing on the proverbial Gypsy cake.

A big shout out too to Ms. Nicks for being all transparent with this autobiographical tale. It rocked like San Fran in '69. :thumbsup:

michelej1

12-22-2009, 06:26 PM

i would be dee

Sorry, more Dees around here than I knew!

Michele

michelej1

12-22-2009, 06:29 PM

Alas, it did happen. And, life has played yet another cruel joke on us by a video of it not surfacing on youtube. Doesn't anyone believe in Santa Claus anymore??

I'm not astounded by the kiss though -

Yeah, I think he kisses her at least 3 times a night. But just his coming over after all this time, when he never said anything the other nights . . . It's funny, it's intimate, it's the tension and intention of throwing her off guard.

I love it.

Michele

CADreaming

12-22-2009, 06:30 PM

i would be dee
maybe it was Leelee and ruby?????? :D
too many kids
i get confused :shocked:

The video was filmed on Leelee's birthday, so ... but that video is way too blurry and short to really tell - imo. It would make sense it was the twins together, right? Maybe Stevie was having Karen carpool them over to Leelee's party. :woohoo: :laugh: I mean, there's a ton of possibilities really... great candid video though.

CADreaming

12-22-2009, 06:33 PM

Yeah, I think he kisses her at least 3 times a night. But just his coming over after all this time, when he never said anything the other nights . . . It's funny, it's intimate, it's the tension and intention of throwing her off guard.

I love it.

Michele

Exactly, Michele! I think he just said 'I even kissed you' just so he would have an excuse to! LOL.

I can't believe she didn't call him on the carpet about the story though - "I've been saying this ALL year long and you choose the LAST night of the tour to correct me?!" :laugh:

StreetAngel86

12-22-2009, 06:33 PM

Sorry, more Dees around here than I knew!

Michele

ive noticed :lol: i go to reply to things that arent FOR me ;)

Alas, it did happen. And, life has played yet another cruel joke on us by a video of it not surfacing on youtube. Doesn't anyone believe in Santa Claus anymore??

Virginia, I'd believe in a Santa Claus for shureeeeeee
if a video of this surfaces {and good quality}

StreetAngel86

12-22-2009, 06:38 PM

Exactly, Michele! I think he just said 'I even kissed you' just so he would have an excuse to! LOL.

I can't believe she didn't call him on the carpet about the story though - "I've been saying this ALL year long and you choose the LAST night of the tour to correct me?!" :laugh:

I actually wondered this last night
maybe it was a spur of the moment thing
maybe her stories have been annoying him from the moment she started telling them. and he had this one last opportunity to correct her.
and he said that kiss comment as an excuse to KISS HER THEN AND THERE

maybe he was making up {embellishing} the story like she had been :laugh:

daniellaaarisen

12-22-2009, 06:44 PM

Exactly, Michele! I think he just said 'I even kissed you' just so he would have an excuse to! LOL.

Exactly, I agree.

Hence why I'm squealing like a lovestruck 12-year-old.

HejiraNYC

12-22-2009, 06:44 PM

I guess Lindsey figured since it was the last show on the tour, she wouldn't have time left to kill him or anything.

Thank you for those pictures. I don't know which one is "Ruby" but I hope she has had a full, 100% recovery and it's fun to see Stevie with them.

Stevie's collar thing looks scraggly. If it's something her mother found in the attic that used to be Grandma's, I applaud her for wearing it. Otherwise . . .

I could not have spent all of those traveling hours going to NZ and I don't think I could have endured a venue like that, especially not the first night of rain. So, I never could have done what you did, but I so envy you the experience. Thanks for sharing. Now, on to Hawaii!

StreetAngel86 in that Santa Monica restaurant clip, one child is younger than the other. These twins look to be about the same size.

Michele

I believe the blonde is Ruby and the brunette is Tessa. I'll have to find that Santa Monica clip to positively id the tots!

You know, back in October, when we were running around the Euro tour, I thought there was no way in bloody he'll I would go to nz. I think earlier in this thread I said something to that effect. I also had misgivings about flying. And of course there is the expense. But so many things fell into place, the unbelievable ticket being the least of them. Anyway, this trip has been the greatest thing I've ever done and the show was just icing on the cake. I've learned so much about myself and the world, and I'm doing things I would have never dreamed of doing. Right now I'm in this lovely little village called akaroa and I'm about to go swimming with the dolphins! And I can't swim! But who cares? All I can say is thanks to the Mac for giving me the excuse to experience so much of the world this past year. And thanks to the other crazies like DavidMn for blazing the trail for extreme touring- he puts me to shame! I somehow doubt I will do this again any time soon... but never say never, I always say!

michelej1

12-22-2009, 06:49 PM

Here's that Santa Monica restaurant clip from Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIewkPY8RA8

fringed n fab

12-22-2009, 08:27 PM

I still don't think that's her. She's too pristine to stroll down an open blvd like that as a normal person.

wheart

12-22-2009, 08:29 PM

I was thinking the same thing too when I saw that coat. Stevie wears so many layers sometimes, it's hard to tell. Or it could be some sparkle fringe made around that particular coat she has on (NZ) pics

I'm pretty sure it's the same Red Rocks/Tango coat. It's her warm "rock and roll coat" that she busts out when the mercury dips below 70 degrees LOL. She wore the same one for the Jones Beach show during the CV tour when it was very cold, windy and wet. She also wore it at Jones Beach for the 04 show of the SYW tour. "Tis truly fabulous (If I do say so myself...)

fringed n fab

12-22-2009, 08:31 PM

I'm pretty sure it's the same Red Rocks/Tango coat. It's her warm "rock and roll coat" that she busts out when the mercury dips below 70 degrees LOL. She wore the same one for the Jones Beach show during the CV tour when it was very cold, windy and wet. She also wore it at Jones Beach for the 04 show of the SYW tour. "Tis truly fabulous (If I do say so myself...)
Very well could be. I can't tell though if she's wearing it under, or over that coat with the white fur/feathers around it?

CADreaming

12-22-2009, 11:05 PM

I believe the blonde is Ruby and the brunette is Tessa. I'll have to find that Santa Monica clip to positively id the tots!

You know, back in October, when we were running around the Euro tour, I thought there was no way in bloody he'll I would go to nz. I think earlier in this thread I said something to that effect. I also had misgivings about flying. And of course there is the expense. But so many things fell into place, the unbelievable ticket being the least of them. Anyway, this trip has been the greatest thing I've ever done and the show was just icing on the cake. I've learned so much about myself and the world, and I'm doing things I would have never dreamed of doing. Right now I'm in this lovely little village called akaroa and I'm about to go swimming with the dolphins! And I can't swim! But who cares? All I can say is thanks to the Mac for giving me the excuse to experience so much of the world this past year. And thanks to the other crazies like DavidMn for blazing the trail for extreme touring- he puts me to shame! I somehow doubt I will do this again any time soon... but never say never, I always say!

I love this post. I think it's really wonderful you've done this, taken life up on opportunity. I couldn't imagine the experience of swimming with dolphins - how awesome. If I ever have the chance to do anything like that or travel, I will always remember this post as inspiration. So, thanks. :wavey:

StreetAngel86

12-22-2009, 11:38 PM

I still don't think that's her. She's too pristine to stroll down an open blvd like that as a normal person.

If it walks like Mama and looks like Mama... :p
I think it's totally her
Most people would have no idea who she is
and she's dressed down...and prob has her glasses on

why would you bother filming it otherwise
i'm sure stevie is a normal human being who goes out and eats on Ocean every now and then when she can't be bothered cooking :lol:

fringed n fab

12-23-2009, 06:06 AM

If it walks like Mama and looks like Mama... :p
I think it's totally her
Most people would have no idea who she is
and she's dressed down...and prob has her glasses on

why would you bother filming it otherwise
i'm sure stevie is a normal human being who goes out and eats on Ocean every now and then when she can't be bothered cooking :lol:
Because there are crazy SN/Mac fans all over the place. I could go to my local diner tomorrow and take my camera and film the next woman who walks out from behind with long blonde flowing hair and upload it to Youtube for everyone as it being "Stevie Nicks" and adoring fans all over this world would buy into it because they're so gullible.

CADreaming

12-23-2009, 08:01 AM

Because there are crazy SN/Mac fans all over the place. I could go to my local diner tomorrow and take my camera and film the next woman who walks out from behind with long blonde flowing hair and upload it to Youtube for everyone as it being "Stevie Nicks" and adoring fans all over this world would buy into it because they're so gullible.

Just remember to take your Karen look alike and two 9 year olds with you. :wavey:

ragrsrocalot

12-23-2009, 08:29 AM

So I guess we are never going to hear or see video of this Gypsy intro. interlude are we? Why was this not recorded?

wheart

12-23-2009, 10:34 AM

Very well could be. I can't tell though if she's wearing it under, or over that coat with the white fur/feathers around it?

the white fur I think is just a "collar" that she wore recently over the usual Silver Springs black/silver top. I think she's wearing it on top of everything else. I wish I knew what she wore for the whole show.

BellaDonna93

12-23-2009, 12:43 PM

I died yesterday when I read that about Lindsey and Stevie from the last show....

"I even kissed you!"

OMFG!!!!!!!! I died...really.

So cuuutee...

badanimals87

12-23-2009, 12:44 PM

I'm pretty sure it's the same Red Rocks/Tango coat. It's her warm "rock and roll coat" that she busts out when the mercury dips below 70 degrees LOL. She wore the same one for the Jones Beach show during the CV tour when it was very cold, windy and wet. She also wore it at Jones Beach for the 04 show of the SYW tour. "Tis truly fabulous (If I do say so myself...)

I agree...fabulous it is. :nod:

At the 1/4/00 HOB show in LA she wore a kickass brown coat/jacket with fringe going down the underside of the sleeves but I haven't seen any photos of her wearing it. Does anyone know the coat/jacket I'm referring to? I believe she wore it for Whole Lotta Trouble if I'm not mistaken.

daniellaaarisen

12-23-2009, 02:41 PM

I believe the blonde is Ruby and the brunette is Tessa. I'll have to find that Santa Monica clip to positively id the tots!

You know, back in October, when we were running around the Euro tour, I thought there was no way in bloody he'll I would go to nz. I think earlier in this thread I said something to that effect. I also had misgivings about flying. And of course there is the expense. But so many things fell into place, the unbelievable ticket being the least of them. Anyway, this trip has been the greatest thing I've ever done and the show was just icing on the cake. I've learned so much about myself and the world, and I'm doing things I would have never dreamed of doing. Right now I'm in this lovely little village called akaroa and I'm about to go swimming with the dolphins! And I can't swim! But who cares? All I can say is thanks to the Mac for giving me the excuse to experience so much of the world this past year. And thanks to the other crazies like DavidMn for blazing the trail for extreme touring- he puts me to shame! I somehow doubt I will do this again any time soon... but never say never, I always say!

You make me want to be able to do this....... and plan my life out accordingly. I LOVE this post and I love that Mac has opened these kind of doors for you-- in their weird way :)

wheart

12-23-2009, 04:34 PM

I agree...fabulous it is. :nod:

At the 1/4/00 HOB show in LA she wore a kickass brown coat/jacket with fringe going down the underside of the sleeves but I haven't seen any photos of her wearing it. Does anyone know the coat/jacket I'm referring to? I believe she wore it for Whole Lotta Trouble if I'm not mistaken.

really? Is it the same one she was photographed wearing for the spread People mag did on her in '97 (or '98) It was a very light tan color with lots of fringe.

fringed n fab

12-23-2009, 08:30 PM

I remember seeing on some website during one of those HOB or New Year's Eve shows from the early 2000's and there were pics of Stevie dressed from head to toe in all cream colors and I remember it being one of her best stage looks from recent years and how lovely she looked. She wore a cream colored shawl, long cream/tan colored handkerchief skirt, and the light tan boots. Does anyone have pics of this or know what I'm talking about? She looked so good I thought.

Musicman408

12-24-2009, 06:11 PM

I am just now hearing about the Gypsy intro!!! I can't believe it- and how funny is it that no video has surfaced yet!!!

I love Stevie-
that is all!

ragrsrocalot

12-24-2009, 06:31 PM

It's Not That Funny at all.

wheart

12-24-2009, 07:41 PM

I am just now hearing about the Gypsy intro!!! I can't believe it- and how funny is it that no video has surfaced yet!!!

I love Stevie-
that is all!

Ethan
I'm digging your new signature/pic...very cute. And I'm sure she IS looking for you!!:nod:

wheart

12-24-2009, 07:44 PM

Musicman408

12-24-2009, 08:15 PM

Ethan
I'm digging your new signature/pic...very cute. And I'm sure she IS looking for you!!:nod:

ha ha- Really? Thank you!!! :nod:

I thought it was very cute!!! :)

fringed n fab

12-25-2009, 02:34 AM

She did all cream for "leather and lace" on the two voices tour w/Don Henley in 05. Not sure about prior to that. I'll try to find some pics.
I think the skirt you're talking about was the one she was wearing during that time, the same one she wore on the Today Show. I love that skirt too but this was another long cream/tan colored skirt she wore like NYE 1999/2000 I think or maybe NYE 00/01 maybe? I wish I could find those pics. She looked stunning in that outfit.

wheart

12-25-2009, 01:48 PM

I think the skirt you're talking about was the one she was wearing during that time, the same one she wore on the Today Show. I love that skirt too but this was another long cream/tan colored skirt she wore like NYE 1999/2000 I think or maybe NYE 00/01 maybe? I wish I could find those pics. She looked stunning in that outfit.

yeah, that's the skirt I was talking about. So no, I haven't seen the outfit you're talking about but would love to. I love Stevie in anything that isn't black!

vivfox

12-26-2009, 08:35 AM

Better late than never:

FLEETWOOD MAC NEW ZEALAND PROMO VIDEO

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vivfox

12-26-2009, 08:41 AM

Fleetwood Mac "Rhiannon" New Plymouth

<embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/oazrfrncU8o&autoplay=&fs=1&showinfo=0&showsearch=0&rel=0&autoplay=&fs=1&showinfo=0&showsearch=0&rel=0&autoplay=&fs=1&showinfo=0&showsearch=0&rel=0&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="opaque" width="480" height="415" id="myytplayer"></embed> <div style="font-size:0.9em;"> <a href="/watch/2727074-fleetwood-mac-rhiannon-new-plymouth">Fleetwood Mac "Rhiannon" New Plymouth</a>- Watch more <a href="http://vodpod.com/music">Music Videos</a> at <a href="http://vodpod.com">Vodpod</a>.</div>

BellaDonna93

12-26-2009, 09:14 AM

vivfox

12-27-2009, 10:29 AM

Mick on NZ Television

http://www.3news.co.nz/Fleetwood-Macs-big-Mick/tabid/312/articleID/134806/Default.aspx

CADreaming

12-30-2009, 06:49 PM

I am just now hearing about the Gypsy intro!!! I can't believe it- and how funny is it that no video has surfaced yet!!!

I love Stevie-
that is all!

Good news... I received a message from someone on youtube who was there and may have recorded it. They are checking and will post it if they have it. Keep your fingers crossed!

hippilil86

12-30-2009, 07:13 PM

Good news... I received a message from someone on youtube who was there and may have recorded it. They are checking and will post it if they have it. Keep your fingers crossed!

YAY YAY YAY!!

(Fingers Crossed)

:)

StreetAngel86

12-31-2009, 03:13 AM

Good news... I received a message from someone on youtube who was there and may have recorded it. They are checking and will post it if they have it. Keep your fingers crossed!

please give ample amount of warning
i will need an ambo on standby... :D

ragrsrocalot

01-04-2010, 08:43 PM

Good news... I received a message from someone on youtube who was there and may have recorded it. They are checking and will post it if they have it. Keep your fingers crossed!

Any word on this yet?

CADreaming

01-04-2010, 09:10 PM

Any word on this yet?

Unfortunately, no. I will send a friendly reminder.

ragrsrocalot

01-05-2010, 10:12 AM

^ Thanx :thumbsup:

michelej1

03-01-2010, 05:11 PM

Taranaki Daily News 3/1/2010

http://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/business/3387693/Region-counts-concert-blessings

Region counts concert blessings

If you are a Taranaki local and went to one of December's Fleetwood Mac concerts, you were very much in the minority. But that was good news for Taranaki, as Rob Maetzig explains.

Anyone who was in New Plymouth during that heady weekend just before Christmas will know that the city was bulging with visitors.

They were all here for a single reason - to attend one of the two concerts by rock group Fleetwood Mac at the TSB Bowl of Brooklands.

It all meant that thousands of fans poured into the region on the Friday and Saturday to attend the first concert on December 19. Then, as they departed on the Sunday, thousands more poured into Taranaki to attend the second concert on December 20.

And while all these people were in Taranaki, not only did they spend, but they also enjoyed what Taranaki has to offer - and most say they'd love to come back.

How do we know all this? Because the region's economic development agency Venture Taranaki commissioned an economic impact report on the weekend, which used sales data, attendee surveys and economic impact analysis to measure the difference between Taranaki having the concerts and not having them.

The report's conclusions are fascinating.

For example, the research showed that of the 34,045 people who crammed into the Bowl for the concerts, three-quarters were visitors with 27.7 per cent from Auckland. More than a third were aged between 45 and 54, and more than two-thirds were women.

That data speaks volumes about the years Fleetwood Mac was at its peak and who the fans were.

But there's more. Of those 34,045 ticket sales, 25,622 or 75.3 per cent were to fans from outside Taranaki. Most came from Auckland, 16.4 per cent came from Wellington, 13.9 per cent from Waikato, and 10.5 per cent from Bay of Plenty.

Only 9.8 per cent of visitors came from Manawatu and 3 per cent came from Wanganui - the same number as those who travelled all the way from Canterbury for the concerts.

Close to 98 per cent of all the visitors stayed in the region for at least one night - their average stay was actually 1.76 nights - and 72.2 per cent stayed in commercial accommodation.

Of real economic significance for Taranaki is the fact that 26 per cent of visitors had never been to the region before.

But did they enjoy themselves?

Venture Taranaki's research questioned visitors on how they rated the concert experience, with one being a low rating and 10 being a high rating.

Close to 80 per cent gave the experience a ranking of seven or more.

And when asked how they enjoyed Taranaki itself, 66 per cent ranked the Taranaki region as either vibrant or very vibrant.

Seventy-nine per cent said they'd come back for another event, with 58 per cent saying they'd like to return for a holiday.

Venture Taranaki chief executive Stuart Trundle says the visitor rankings of Taranaki pleased him most of all.

"With the concerts, we were aware we were being presented with an opportunity to maximise the promotion of Taranaki.

"It's great to know that so many people who came to the concerts say they would definitely return.

"It shows that you have to get people to visit a region for them to change their perceptions about a place.

"It's a much better way than simply putting nice images on a wall at Wellington or Auckland airport."

The research also surveyed the Taranaki residents who attended the concerts, and that has thrown up some interesting data.

Of the 8423 Taranaki fans, 90.9 per cent came from New Plymouth district, 7.6 per cent from South Taranaki - and just 1.5 per cent from Stratford.

They were asked whether events are important to Taranaki's vibrancy, with one being not important and 10 being extremely important. Of the total surveyed, 53 per cent gave a ranking of 10, while another 39.7 per cent gave a ranking of eight or nine.

Not only that, but 65.2 per cent felt the number of events held in Taranaki is about right, while 33.3 per cent felt there aren't enough events - with just 1.5 per cent saying there are too many events. And 75.8 per cent felt the variety of events is about right.

So while this survey showed that the Fleetwood Mac concerts provided a $23.08 million initial financial boost to the Taranaki economy, which resulted in a net profit to the region of $9.56m, the benefits obviously go beyond the cash.

Not only did the concerts draw national and international media attention to the region, but they attracted many people who had never been to Taranaki before. And they were impressed, which means there's every chance they will come back.

"While the measurable economic benefits were certainly a boost for the region, the many non-financial benefits offer greater long-term potential," says Mr Trundle.

"Attracting new visitors to the region and delivering an experience resulting in significantly more positive perceptions of Taranaki will deliver further benefits down the line, as the region looks to meet future growth needs."