I was thinking of all who have missed the Stones in Oz this tour, for whatever reason, financial, illness and especially for Hanging Rock ticketholders. Australia is a long way to travel to, so it's unlikely they'll be back. So sad.
I know I'll shed a tear when they leave this part of the world after NZ show, even though I was lucky enough to see them in Melbourne. As they prepare to leave our part of the world it feels like goodbye. In the words of an old song. (slight change of lyric).
It is the evening of the day, I sit and watch as the Stones play, Smiling faces I can see, but not for me, I sit and watch as tears go by.
Enjoy, New Zealand tonight everyone, make the most of every moment.
Obviously I'm not at all familiar with the venue, but from these pictures it just seems like an odd place for a Stones show, much less possibly the last one.
Mick: They said it wasn’t gonna rain right! Ah, well were all in it together! Anyone here from the South Island? Great! Well, I’m sure they make you very welcome here. Anyone from Wellington? Anyone from Hamilton? Anyone from across the ditch? One or two!