The crowd enjoying the performance of Six60 at Toll Stadium on Saturday. Photo / Tania Whyte
The rain was torrential at times, but that didn't stop thousands of people braving the foul weather to watch top Kiwi band Six60 at Whangarei's Toll Stadium.
Rachel O'Gorman, marketing and events manager at Whangarei District Council, said a crowd of more than 4000 turned up on Saturday night, which
was an amazing response, given that the heavy rain had been predicted for two days before the event.
However, a few changes were made in the lead-up to the concert to counter the predicted heavy rain. The stage was moved to the middle of the field facing the grandstand so people could watch from the grass or from the grandstand, which is partially covered. The level two lounge of the stadium was also opened to help people keep dry.
Ms O'Gorman said she felt the rain actually helped to instil a sense of camaraderie among concert-goers and the bands.
"Everybody seemed to be really happy and in really good spirits. The sand-based field held up really well too," she said.
