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The boom in big shows at the Vector Arena continues with two announcements this week. Veteran pop star Lionel Richie has confirmed two New Zealand dates. The former Commodore will play at the Vector Arena on Wednesday, November 28 and Westpac Arena, Christchurch, on the 26th. The tickets go on sale on Monday June 25.
Vector will also host Roc Tha Block, a hip-hop extravaganza headlined by US stars Akon, the Game and Naughty By Nature, on August 9. The event has run for three years in Australia but this is the first time it will come here. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday.
