(PHOTOS) FLEETWOOD MAC - HOPE ESTATES, HUNTER VALLEY DEC 5th

A lot of really great shots here!!... The depth on some of these photos make the band members look like they are right in front of you! Well done!!

Check out the Anni and Scott Gallery or Slideshow

(REVIEW) FLEETWOOD MAC HOPE ESTATES, HUNTER VALLEY AUSTRALIA

Fleetwood Mac Benchmark Live Performance

Hope Estates, Hunter Valley

December 5, 2009

By: Lance Lenehan
Secret Chimp

This was one of those concerts that surpasses the studio recording experience by such a margin that the original recordings in some ways now become a disappointment. The sheer energy and exuberance (Lindsay Buckingham leading the way) place the benchmark for live performance very high. If you put 100% of yourself into what you are doing the audience will respond in kind, a feedback loop is created, which lifts the show to new heights.

I'm not one for jumping up and dancing. Seated - I drift into a cinematic zone - immersed in the light and sound - mesmerised. That was my experience for many of my favourites from the band: 'Tusk', 'Go Your Own Way', 'Don't Stop'. I was floating up there above the stage - totally absorbed - no artificial stimulants required.

These 'older' bands have something that newer bands cannot have - years and years of experience - perfectly illustrated by 'Oh Well'. This songs stops and starts on a pin and showed off the bands virtuosity to a tee. Wow. Blew my socks off.

Sound quality was perfect and the light show and the silhouette effect created by the rear projection did not distract but enhanced, so bonus points to the sound guys and the stage design.

Performance 10/10. Sound 10/10. Visuals 10/10. Atmosphere 10/10. Venue 10/10.

Highly recommended. Wish I could take it all home with me to experience it all again...

(PHOTOS) FLEETWOOD MAC HOPE ESTATES, HUNTER VALLEY

FLEETWOOD MAC - DECEMBER 5, 2009

HOPE ESTATES - HUNTER VALLEY, AU


Check out a Review of the show by Fleetwood Mac Fan Ray Marler (link) 

Photos by: Thelockupgarage

Below Photo by: RayR (link to more)

Below Photo by: ozelise (link to more)

(VIDEO) FLEETWOOD MAC - HUNTER VALLEY @ HOPE ESTATES 5/12/09

A couple of short clips of Fleetwood Mac in Hunter Valley

FLEETWOOD MAC - PLAYERS ONLY LOVE YOU - SYDNEY DAILY TELEGRAPH

"Stevie was the real cheerleader for this tour. The beancounters didn't want us to keep going after America, they didn't want to work so hard. So we had to say "Hang on a second, we actually want to go out and play... so you're going to have to work a bit harder. Go find someone to book us some shows in Europe and Austalia!"

CHECK... THIS... OUT! FLEETWOOD MAC '77 CLEVELAND

FLEETWOOD MAC'S HISTORY WITH THE CLEVELAND RADIO STATION WMMS...

Lots of vintage mac shots and plenty to read - here THE WMMS FLEETWOOD MAC ATTACK!

(PHOTOS) FLEETWOOD MAC HUNTER VALLEY - HOPE ESTATES

FLEETWOOD MAC - HOPE ESTATES HUNTER VALLEY

DECEMBER 5, 2009

Thank you to Lance Lenehan for sending in this really great panoramic photo.
Lance also said the show was fantastic!

Photos by: MichelleGilmore

Photo by: njmcgee

Photo by: carolduncan

Photo by: danhimbrechts

Waiting for the show

Photo by: emilybutler

Waiting for the show

(PHOTOS/VIDEO) FLEETWOOD MAC - MELBOURNE

These are either December 1st or 2nd, not too sure.  Two galleries, some of the same pics in both - mostly out of focus shots, but a couple of good captures.  The link below contains a few video snippets of the show as well.

Photos by: Carlamarie

NO CHAIRS ALLOWED AT FLEETWOOD MAC SHOW TONIGHT (HUNTER VALLEY)

Chair ban at Fleetwood Mac's Hope Estate concert

BY ALISON BRANLEY

The Herald

CONCERT promoters typically want bums on seats, but it's the seats that have been banned at Fleetwood Mac's Hope Estate concert tonight.

General admission ticket holders have complained that promoter Andrew McManus Presents has changed its seating policy at the last minute.

Fans say they were initially told full-size chairs were banned but low beach chairs were allowed.

However, Ticketmaster sent an email to ticketholders on Thursday informing them all chairs were banned.

Silvana Dugac, of Adamstown Heights, said she had a bad back and should not have to sit on the ground for seven hours, nor should the elderly or disabled.

"If I had known beforehand I don't think I would have gone," she said.

"Most of the people there are going to be over 40, it's not as if they're expecting wild crowds."

Michael Hope, of Hope Estate, said their general concert policy allowed low chairs but the promoter decided to change the rules for this event because of the 19,000 strong crowd.

Some of the confusion arose because the general information notice on the Hope Estate website said low chairs were allowed at concerts before it was updated this week.

Ian Weir, site manager for Andrew McManus Presents, said the company made the decision in October to try to limit seats in the general admission area for safety reasons because of the size of the crowd.

There will be more than 7000 people in the general admission area at tonight's concert.

Mr Weir said Ticketmaster had sent out a number of emails to ticketholders informing them of the rule, and Thursday's email was the final reminder.

However, Mr Weir said people with medical conditions would be permitted to bring in low chairs if they had a doctor's certificate or other evidence.

Ms Dugac said it was unfair to give people so little time to get a certificate.

(VIDEO) FLEETWOOD MAC - THE 7PM PROJECT

Unfortunately, only those living in Australia can view this...