Dire Strait's Chris White on Mark Knopfler and keeping the hits alive in 2026
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- Wed, 10 Jun 2026, 12:54pm
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Dire Straits saxophonist Chris White makes his return to NZ with 'The Dire Straits Experience'.
The tribute group brings back the hits from the iconic 80s band to Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre this August.
Chris joins Nick on the show today to reminisce on the old days with the original band and frontman Mark Knopfler.
Chris and Nick talk his return to NZ, the success of tribute bands, bringing the music back to the stage and his favourite songs to play live.
Get tickets for the Dire Straits Experience at Michael Fowler Centre August 20th on Ticketmaster.co.nz
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