Monday, February 22, 2010

KEN REGAN PHOTOS: VINTAGE FLEETWOOD MAC

A few more photos by Photographer
Ken Regan up for auction




Here's the People Magazine page from 1977 using the Stevie shot up above:

FLEETWOOD MAC WEEKEND WAS EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL

No little lies but lots of big bucks from Fleetwood weekend
By ROB MAETZIG - Taranaki Daily News

Fleetwood Mac's two New Plymouth concerts netted the region close to $10 million.

Venture Taranaki (VT) is now estimating Taranaki will nett at least $30 million from major events held this financial year – an impressive return from the $850,000 provided by the New Plymouth District Council to VT as an investment fund aimed at attracting events to the region.

Events so far this financial year include the Taranaki International Arts Festival, Rhododendron and Garden Festival, and the Round the Mountain Cycle Challenge. Those yet to come include Americarna, the Sir Cliff Richard and The Shadows concert, Womad, the Dream Tour women's world championship surfing tour and the All Blacks-Ireland rugby test.

"These are big numbers that really illustrate the value of careful events planning," Venture Taranaki chief executive Stuart Trundle told the Taranaki Daily News yesterday. "It shows what can happen if Taranaki can build a varied menu of events. Frankly, for a community of 105,000 people we've got a world-class programme."

An economic impact report on the two sold-out Fleetwood Mac concerts held in New Plymouth on December 19 and 20 shows they achieved a major financial return for Taranaki.

The economic activity generated was $23m, with nearly $10m staying in Taranaki.

The report, commissioned by Venture Taranaki and using sales data, attendee surveys and economic impact analysis models, measured the difference between having and not having the concerts. It found that the pair of concerts attracted a total audience of 35,045 people – with 75.3 per cent of them coming from outside Taranaki and 26 per cent of them visiting the region for the first time.

Each visitor spent on average $410.88. Accommodation received 28 per cent of the total spend, hospitality 27 per cent, retail 20 per cent, transport and parking 11 per cent, and other sectors 14 per cent.

Mr Trundle said this statistic puts paid to the perception that any economic gain from major events is only within the accommodation sector.

"A much broader range of Taranaki businesses benefited from Fleetwood Mac," he said.

"The unprecedented influx of visitors did challenge a significant number of our region's businesses, but they rose to that challenge, delivered customer service, and did Taranaki proud."

Mr Trundle said the economic impact analysis supports anecdotal evidence that the Fleetwood Mac weekend was extremely successful.

"And while the measurable economic benefits were certainly a boost for the region, many non-financial benefits offer greater long-term potential.

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"Attracting new visitors to the region and delivering a fantastic experience resulting in significantly more positive perceptions of Taranaki, will deliver further benefits down the line."

- Taranaki Daily News

(PHOTOS) MICK FLEETWOOD BLUES BAND - SUTTON GRANGE WINERY

THE MICK FLEETWOOD BLUES BAND
FEB 20, 2010, SUTTON GRANGE WINERY
PHOTOS BY: Garry Chapman
Link to Gallery

Sunday, February 21, 2010

(PHOTOS) AMAZING IMAGES OF FLEETWOOD MAC IN GLASGOW, 2009

Going Back to October 22, 2009
Fleetwood Mac - Glasgow, Scotland
Really great captures of the band that I haven't seen before...
by Photographer Pauline Keighley

Choose to view the slide show option for full effect.


FLEETWOOD MAC'S "RUMOURS" BACK ON THE CHARTS IN AUSTRALIA

AUSTRALIA:
ARIA TOP 50 CATALOGUE ALBUMS CHART - Week of February 22nd:
"The Very Best Of" is sitting at #9 down 2 spots from last week on the Australian Top 50 Catalogue Charts. Total weeks on the Catalogue Chart = 15.

Also, Fleetwood Mac's 12 times platinum (840,000 units) album Rumours enters the Top 50 Catalogue Chart in Australia at #38 for the week of February 22, 2010.


THE UK
In it's 18th week of release "The Very Best Of" slides from #16 to #25 on the UK Top 75 Chart.  When it peaked again last week at #16 sales in the UK were 16,895.

UK TOP 75 CHART RUN W/ NONE SALES FIGURES (2009 Best Of Version):
Week 1 #6 - Oct 26, 2009 - 18,763
Week 2 #10 - Nov 2, 2009 - 17,541
Week 3 #12 - Nov 9, 2009
Week 4 #15 - Nov 16, 2009
Week 5 #26 - Nov 23, 2009
Week 6 #29 - Nov 30, 2009
Week 7 #31 - Dec 7, 2009
Week 8 #25 - Dec 14, 2009
Week 9 #21 - Dec 21, 2009
Week 10 #23 - Dec 28, 2009
Week 11 #37 - Jan 4, 2010
Week 12 #42 - Jan 11, 2010
Week 13 #31 - Jan 18, 2010
Week 14 #35 - Jan 25, 2010
Week 15 #31 - Feb 1, 2010
Week 16 #22 - Feb 8, 2010
Week 17 #16 - Feb 15, 2010 - 16,895
Week 18 #25 - Feb 22, 2010

Friday, February 19, 2010

(PHOTO) STEVIE NICKS & MICK FLEETWOOD INTERSCOPE AFTER GRAMMY PARTY

Interscope, Geffen, A&M and Beats By Dre Grammy Party

SANTA MONICA, CA - JANUARY 31: Musicians Mick Fleetwood and Steve Nicks attend The Interscope, Geffen, A&M and Beats By Dre Grammy Party at Thom Thom Club on January 31, 2010 in Santa Monica, California.