Introducing ‘The Refugees’ The Tom Petty Tribute Show.

The Refugees are New Zealand’s own Tom Petty Tribute Show, covering all the iconic hits from Petty’s highly successful solo career and with his band ‘The Heartbreakers’.

Petty recorded a number of hit singles with The Heartbreakers and as a solo artist. His hit singles with The Heartbreakers include “Don’t Do Me like That'“, ‘Refuge”, The Waiting”, “Don’t Come Around Here No More”, “American Girl”, “Learning To Fly”. His hit singles as a sole act include “I Won’t Back Down”. “Free Fallin’” and “You Don’t Know How It Feels”.

This popular act is currently touring the country and comprises some of NewZealand’s Top and experienced musicians.

Band Members:

Jesse Wilde - Lead Vocals and Guitar

Steve Tree - Drums

Rick Poole - Lead Guitar and Vocals

Steve Sussex - Keyboards, Hammand Organ, BV’s

Paul Martinovich - Bass and Vocals

Tickets $25 available from Eventfinda or at the bar.

https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/tom-petty-tribute-show-the-refugees-whitianga-tickets

Each Wednesday, enjoy delicious pub meals for only $12! Choose from Hearty Beef + Veg Hot Pot with creamy mashed tatties, Smoked Fish Pie - topped with mashed potatoes and served with peas or Bangers + Mash with peas & lashing of gravy! PLUS if you’re feeling like something sweet to finish, you can choose any dessert from our menu and get it for half price! For 65+ years, Gold Card Holder only and not available for takeaway.

Each Wednesday, enjoy delicious pub meals for only $12! Choose from Hearty Beef + Veg Hot Pot with creamy mashed tatties, Smoked Fish Pie - topped with mashed potatoes and served with peas or Bangers + Mash with peas & lashing of gravy! PLUS if you’re feeling like something sweet to finish, you can choose any dessert from our menu and get it for half price! For 65+ years, Gold Card Holder only and not available for takeaway.

Enjoy delicious pub meals for only $12! Choose from Hearty Beef + Veg Hot Pot with creamy mashed tatties, Smoked Fish Pie - topped with mashed potatoes and served with peas or Bangers + Mash with peas & lashing of gravy! PLUS if you’re feeling like something sweet to finish, you can choose any dessert from our menu and get it for half price! For 65+ years, Gold Card Holder only and not available for takeaway.

Enjoy delicious pub meals for only $12! Choose from Hearty Beef + Veg Hot Pot with creamy mashed tatties, Smoked Fish Pie - topped with mashed potatoes and served with peas or Bangers + Mash with peas & lashing of gravy! PLUS if you’re feeling like something sweet to finish, you can choose any dessert from our menu and get it for half price! For 65+ years, Gold Card Holder only and not available for takeaway.