ILT is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with the SBS Bank Southland Stags to celebrate ILT’s 80th birthday. This special event includes a grand fireworks display and live music performance at Rugby Park during the Stags’ game against Taranaki on Saturday, August 24th at 7:05 PM.
As part of the celebration, fans will be treated to a spectacular fireworks display after the game, along with live music from Southland-born musical sensation Sam Cullen, who will perform at halftime and after the final whistle. The game and the special events are included in the standard game ticket price of $20 for adults, with two children aged 13 and under admitted free with each adult ticket. This ensures that fans can enjoy this incredible experience at no additional cost.
ILT’s chief executive Chris Ramsay, talked about the ongoing 80th celebrations, saying, “Rugby Park hasn’t been the site of a large fireworks display for many years and we’re pleased to be bringing this event to the city for our 80th. It’s fantastic to team up with our community partners the Southland Stags and we acknowledge the work that they’ve done in the lead up to this special occasion.”
Paddy O’Brien, ILT chair said the organisation was excited to continue to celebrate the significant milestone with the community.
“Birthdays are the best excuse for a party, and what better way to celebrate than with a spectacular fireworks display and live music at Rugby Park. We look forward to seeing families and fans come together for a night of celebration.”
Jack King, Commercial and Marketing Manager at Rugby Southland, who has been instrumental in bringing this event to fruition, shared his excitement: “We’ve been working for months to make this event a reality, and it’s wonderful to see it all coming together. Thanks to ILT, who are large supporters of sport in Southland and have been instrumental in rugby’s stronghold in the region, this will be a night to remember for our fans and the community.”
Tickets are available at Ticketek.co.nz. As the fireworks display is an add-on to the Stags game, refunds will not be offered in the case of a postponement of the display. In case of inclement weather, the fireworks display will be postponed to Friday, September 13th, coinciding with the Stags’ game against Canterbury, also kicking off at 7:05 PM. Join us at Rugby Park on August 24th for an unforgettable evening of rugby, music, and fireworks as we celebrate eight decades of ILT and Invercargill.
