Slash "Apocalyptic Love" - Sydney Entertainment Centre

Recent Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the greatest exponents of the electric guitar, SLASH, returns this August for an unmissable tour in support of his new album ‘Apocalyptic Love’.   On his last visit SLASH sold out all of his Australian shows in under 10 minutes. Those shows were moved up to much larger venues and promptly sold out again.

So this time around, he will come not only armed with the most gifted rock vocalist of this generation, Mr. Myles Kennedy and the band of Conspirators, but with an arena production to deliver his fabled show; just as the rock gods intended.

SLASH & Co are set to perform an all killer career spanning set from early Guns to Velvet Revolver and 2 amazing solo albums, the latest of which, Apocalyptic Love, has garnered praise from fan forums to broadsheet newspapers and all points in between.

“Like some kind of rock 'n' roll kaleidoscope, the album evinces the legendary guitarist at his best from all angles. There are soft and subdued moments. There's danger. There's mayhem. There's blues. There's shred.” – Artistdirect

"Like the new album, and the debut before it, the perfect rock marriage of Gibson and Marshall comes to life in SLASH’s live show.  “In front of a wall of Marshall amps Slash in top hat, leather pants and sleeveless shirt played his guitar like a man possessed racing from one side of the stage to the other” Triple M

More Details here

Nearby Palace Hotel Sydney invites you to $10 Jugs of Tooheys Pre or Post Show 6 PM to closing, to take advantage of this offer simply show staff your ticket.

(Palace Hotel Sydney Promotes the Responsible Consumption of Alcohol)

JLO - Dance Again World Tour (Jennifer Lopez)

The wait is over! The Frontier Touring Company is thrilled to announce that global superstar Jennifer Lopez (a.k.a. JLO) will be touring Australia for the first time ever in her impressive 13 year long career!

JLO will be touring down under as part of her 'Dance Again World Tour' which has already visited countless cities across North America, South America, Europe and Asia in recent months.

On the 'Dance Again World Tour', JLO will be performing hits from across her expansive and impressive career, which features seven studio albums that have sold more than 70 million records worldwide.

Those lucky enough to attend one of JLO's Australian performances will be treated to songs that brought JLO to the world's attention including 'If You Had My Love' and 'Waiting For Tonight' as well as those that have introduced her music to a new legion of adoring fans like 'I'm Into You' and 'Dance Again'.

JLO's impressive catalogue is also celebrated on her recently released greatest hits collection Dance Again...the Hits (out now through Sony Music Australia).

JLO is a woman who knows how to get the party started with her signature blend of killer vocal hooks, pulsing beats and storming synthesizers.

Her arena shows in December are destined to be amongst the dance parties of the year, don't miss the opportunity to join the fun on JLO's first ever Australian tour!

"Jennifer Lopez was glitz and glam through her set. At 43, Lopez is in perfect shape, and it showed through her stepped up choreography." - Edge, Boston

TOUR DATES*:

 Thu 6 Dec - Perth Arena
 Sun 9 Dec - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
 Tue 11 Dec - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
 Fri 14 Dec - Allphones Arena, Sydney
 Tue 18 Dec - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
 *Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.

Jeff Dunham's Controlled Chaos (From Comedy Central)

Hailed as one of the most influential comedians and ventriloquists in the world today, Jeff Dunham is returning to Australia to bring alive his hilarious & world famous characters.

His television specials and series have been the highest rated programming in Comedy Central history, his DVD sales have reached seven million units, his videos have received a half a billion views on You Tube, and his live concerts have become mega-events played in front of sold-out arenas worldwide.

No wonder Time Magazine wrote that he is “the most popular comedian in the United States” and Forbes named him to its Celebrity 100 list of most powerful entertainers three years running.


Achmed has a son! An extended clip of Jeff Dunham, Achmed, and Achmed Junior from Jeff's latest stand-up special Controlled Chaos. Silence...…wait for it...…I Keel You! 

Dunham will be bringing his entourage of signature characters who are there to challenge and chastise his every sentence. There’s Walter, the grumpy retiree; the beer-swilling, NASCAR-loving and resolutely red neck Bubba J; the furry and manic Peanut; José Jalapeño, the spicy pepper from South of the border; the bumbling skeletal Achmed the Dead Terrorist; the almost as dead long-lost son of Achmed, AJ; and Peanut’s own ventriloquist dummy: Little Jeff.

They may have all been conceived and hand crafted by Dunham, but his characters, who are anything but dummies, have now taken on a life of their own, each with their own legion of fans.

Don’t miss your chance to see Jeff Dunham LIVE!

AN EVENING WITH DELTA GOODREM WITH SPECIAL GUEST RACHAEL LEAHCAR

Exciting news Delta fans! Delta will be hitting up Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne with her "Top Of My World Shows".

"Dainty Group and NINE LIVE are proud to announce that chart-topping Australian songstress Delta Goodrem is heading home to perform a limited run of intimate and exclusive theatre concerts in October and November.

Delta will play shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, thrilling fans with all her hits, plus previewing songs from her highly-anticipated new album, Child of the Universe."

TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE THURSDAY 16TH AUGUST.

For details on how to get tickets see the below website depending on your city:

Brisbane
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Sat 27th October
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Sydney
State Theatre
Wed 31st October
Tickets from www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100

Melbourne
Hamer Hall
Wed 7th November
Tickets from www.artscentremelbourne.com.au or 1300 182 183
OR  www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

All Smiles As Perth Annies Step Up

As the two Perth girls playing the red-headed heroine in the musical Annie know all too well, you are never fully dressed without a smile.

It was fun and games when Lilli De Nardi, 11, and Claudia Fitzgerald, 10, tried on their costumes for the first time.

Clowning around with pooch Dudley, standing in as the character's furry friend Sandy, the alternating Annies wore the chirpy child's 1930s orphanage uniform and the party dress she wears to celebrate her adoption by benevolent billionaire Oliver Warbucks.

"Wearing the curly wig for the first time was kind of weird," Claudia said.

Claudia, Lilli and 16 other Perth "orphans" have been rehearsing five days a week but were still doing their schoolwork, Claudia said.

"It has been good learning new stuff but sometimes it's been tough keeping on your American accent because some words are really hard to pronounce," she said.

Annie opens at the Burswood Theatre on August 24.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra Touring Australia

Musical Director Rick Gerber
FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN AUSTRALIA
DIRECT FROM THE USA...
The Unforgettable Music of the 1940’s
From The Golden Era of Swing
including
‘Chattanooga Choo-Choo’ & ‘In the Mood’

Touring Australia in October and November -The Glenn Miller Orchestra, a concert spectacular that promises the audience a sentimental journey down memory lane on the eve of Glenn Miller’s 75th anniversary.

Featuring the internationally renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Moonlight Serenade Singers and The Broadway Swing Dancers, the great ‘Big Band’ hits, the original Glenn Miller arrangements, the music of The Andrews Sisters, the Frank Sinatra Songbook, the romantic World War II melodies made famous by Vera Lynn – music which captivated millions of people worldwide- are all brought together on stage in a nostalgic concert spectacular.

Even after 75 years, Glenn Miller’s musical arrangements are still heard around the world – timeless icons of American culture such as Chattanooga Choo-Choo, In the Mood, Tuxedo Junction, A String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade, Little Brown Jug and Pennsylvania 6-5000 to name a few.

“The Glenn Miller Orchestra is a colourful and flamboyant evening filled with fun and nostalgia of the 30s and 40s. Our unique jazz sound is sought all around the world and in addition to recreating the golden era of swing, we bring to life the colour, costumes and spirit. Having travelled across the globe, The Glenn Miller Orchestra is delighted to be bringing iconic tunes such as In the Mood and Moonlight Serenade to Australia,” said Musical Director Rick Gerber.

Bandleader and musician Glenn Miller inspired the World War II generation and boosted morale with his many popular songs. He formed the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1937, which immediately attracted attention and big crowds to venues, and a series of recordings followed. In 1939, Miller dominated the top spot on the various popular music charts for over a year, with In the Mood, a pared-down arrangement of the Joe Garland tune, holding the top spot for over fifteen weeks at the beginning of 1940 and Tuxedo Junction taking over and keeping Miller at number 1 into the summer.

On February 11, 1941 Miller was presented with the first ever Gold record for Chattanooga Choo-Choo. In 1942, at the peak of his civilian career, Miller decided to join the war effort. At 38, Miller was too old to be drafted, he persuaded the United States Army to accept him so he could, in his own words, "be placed in charge of a modernized Army band”. In 1944 Glenn Miller mysteriously disappeared whilst flying over the English channel from London to Paris. His original recordings continue to in the sell millions. His legacy as the most influential and famous bandleader of all time and the icon of the golden swing era and continues to inspire.

During the 1940’s Glenn Miller had more hit records than Elvis and the Beatles
“The Glenn Miller Orchestra is constantly touring, playing an average of 300 live dates a year all around the world. ATA Allstars is pleased to be able to bring this wonderful and popular show to audiences around Australia,” said Producer Tony Brady.

View snippets of original footage:

http://youtu.be/V2aj0zhXlLA

http://youtu.be/xPXwkWVEIIw 

http://youtu.be/ip33g113FHc

SYDNEY

State Theatre

Dates: October 13

Times: Sat 13 October at 5pm & 8pm

Tickets: Premium Reserve: $98.90; A Res $89.90; B Res $79.90; Groups 8+ $79.90; Conc $84.90

Bookings: Ticketmaster on www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100

MELBOURNE

Arts Centre - Hamer Hall

Dates: November 10

Times: Sat 10 November at 2pm & 8pm

Tickets: Premium Reserve: $98.90; A Res $89.90; B Res $79.90; Groups 8+ $79.90; Conc $84.90

Bookings: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au or 1300 182 183

DUBBO

Dubbo Regional Theatre Dates: October 14 Times: Sun 14 at 7.30pm

PORT MACQUARIE

The Glasshouse Dates: October 16 Times: Tue 16 at 8pm

MITTAGONG

Frensham Clubbe Hall Mittagong Dates: October 17 Times: Wed 17 at 8pm

ALBURY

Albury Entertainment Centre Dates: October 19 Times: Fri 19 at 8pm

CANBERRA

Canberra Theatre Dates: October 20 Times: Sat 20 at 7.30pm

NOWRA

 Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Dates: October 21 Times: Sun 21 Oct at 2.30pm

MARYBOROUGH

Brolga Theatre Dates: October 25 Times: Thu 25 Oct at 8pm

CALOUNDRA

Events Centre Dates: October 26 Times: Fri 26 Oct at 8pm

CAIRNS

Civic Theatre Dates: October 27 Times: Sat 27 Oct at 2.30pm & 8pm

TOWNSVILLE

Townsville Civic Theatre Dates: October 31 Times: Wed 21 Oct at 8pm

MACKAY

Mackay Entertainment Centre Dates: November1 Times: Thu 1 Nov at 7.30pm

TOOWOOMBA

Empire Theatre Dates: November 2 Times: Fri 2 Nov at 8pm

COOLANGATTA

Twin Towns Services Club Showroom Dates: November 3 Times: Sat 3 Nov at 8pm

BRISBANE

QPAC – Concert Hall Dates: November 4 Times: Sun4 Nov at 2pm

ADELAIDE

Her Majesty’s Theatre Dates: November 7 Times: Wed 7 Nov at 2pm & 7.30pm

LAUNCESTON

Princess Theatre Dates: November 11 Times: Sun 11 at 2.30pm

HOBART

Wrest Point Entertainment Centre Dates: November 13 Times: Tue 13 Nov at 8pm

ALBANY

Albany Entertainment Centre Dates: November 15 Times: Thu 15 Nov at 8pm

PERTH

Burswood Theatre Dates: November 17 Times: Sat 17 Nov at 2pm & 8pm

BUNBURY

Bunbury Entertainment Centre Dates: November 18 Times: Sun 18 Nov at 2.30pm

www.glennmillerorchestra.com.au 

Step through the wardrobe and into the wintry world of Narnia at Powerhouse Musuem

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition uncovers surprising similarities between our world and Narnia. 

Find out how we influence the climate, see whether we really can talk to animals, uncover the secrets of castle building, reveal the hidden meaning in heraldry and much more.

VENUE:

Powerhouse Museum
500 Harris St, Ultimo
Sydney, Australia

The Powerhouse Museum is located next to Darling Harbour in Sydney, and has an extraordinary array of treasures - from planes, trains  and steam engines to fashion, furniture, design and scientific innovations. More than 250 interactives and an ever-changing program of
exhibitions and events bring the collection to life.

GETTING TO THE POWERHOUSE MUSEUM

The Powerhouse Museum located at 500 Harris St, Ultimo and is close to Darling Harbour, Chinatown, Central Station (Sydney Terminal),
Broadway bus station (Railway Square), and Paddy's Markets Monorail Station.

Public transport and walking directions
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Parking options
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ACCESSIBILITY

The Powerhouse Museum is accessible and able to be enjoyed by all visitors including those with disabilities.


View disability access info

Book Nearby Accommodation at Aspire Hotel Sydney

OVO CIRQUE DU SOLEIL SHOWING IN AUSTRALIA

About The Show - OVO CIRQUE DU SOLEIL



 Cirque du Soleil returns to Australia with a spectacular new production for the whole family, presented under the blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (Big Top).

OVO is a headlong rush into a colourful eco-system teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects' home is a world of biodiversity and beauty filled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion.

When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and intensely curious about this iconic object that represents the enigma and cycles of their lives.

It's love at first sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this bustling community and a fabulous ladybug catches his eye - and the feeling is mutual.

The cast of OVO is comprised of 54 performing artists from 16 countries specializing in many acrobatic acts. One highlight of OVO is the stunning flying trapeze act, in which six flyers soar 40 feet in the air, making this the biggest act of its kind to ever be presented under a big top by Cirque du Soleil. It combines many circus disciplines, including banquine, Russian swing and swinging chair. The finale features 20 artists running, jumping and leaping up a 24-foot vertical wall.

OVO is overflowing with contrasts. The hidden, secret world at our feet is revealed as tender and torrid, noisy and quiet, peaceful and chaotic. And as the sun rises on a bright new day, the vibrant cycle of insect life begins anew.

OVO is written and directed by Deborah Colker.

"Overhead and on-the-ground, OVO is a whimsical infestation. It captivates as a vibrant, magical spectacle."
Chicago Now

"Cirque du Soleil turns bug's world upside-down in spectacular OVO."
Chicago Sun-Times

"Cirque du Soleil 'OVO' delivers the unbelievable. "
Cincinnati Enquirer

"Cirque hatches visual stunner."
Houston Chronicle

"OVO is an astonishing showcase of superhuman feats of strength, balance and contortion."
Houston Press

Brisbane Opens July 14, 2012
Sydney Opens September 13, 2012
Adelaide Opens December 06, 2012
Melbourne Opens January 17, 2013
Perth Opens April 14, 2013

Book at Ticketek