Elvis to the Max - The King in Concert

Featuring – Max Pellicano

It’s 35 years since the passing of “The King”, but Elvis Presley’s legend lives on in the guise of Max Pellicano, whose uncanny resemblance and thrilling performances have mesmerised Australians over the last two decades.

Max’s tribute goes beyond impersonation. His looks, moves, vocal style, impressions and humour are so accurate it’s truly amazing. The attitude – shy but confident – that Max Pellicano mimics, with a rich Mississippi drawl, is typically Elvis. Even his costumes are exact replicas, made by Elvis’s personal tailor.

The Elvis To The Max production, The King In Concert, will be presented in three stages: King of Rock ‘n’ Roll – the '50s Masters; the ’68 Comeback TV Special that was regarded as a forerunner of the “Unplugged” concept; and the music concert called Aloha From Hawaii.  In true Elvis-style, Max will be supported by an 11-piece band and four back-up singers.

Elvis To The Max – The King In Concert is being presented in Australia by Abstract Entertainment.

Show Dates: Friday 19 April 2013 

Adam Brand & Beccy Cole - I Was Here 2013 Tour

Featuring – Adam Brand and Beccy Cole

If ever there was a concert line up not to miss out on….then this is it! Two of Australia’s biggest and best, a young gun hungry and ready to rock, and a veteran top level musician embarking on a solo project that everyone’s talking about.

It’s fair to say that ADAM BRAND had a 2012 that many artists dream about. The highest charting Australian country album of the year, capital city airplay on mainstream radio networks, MIX FM and Triple M local works, TV syncs (Farmer wants a wife), national TV campaign for Salvos Christmas Appeal using current single, “I Was Here”, sell out concert dates, TV appearances on Sunrise, Morning Show, TEN late news, Better Homes and Garden, and to top it off, signed by Channel 7 as a new host on “The Great Outdoors”!! His latest album “There Will Be Love” is being heralded as his best ever! This is an artist at the top of his game and 2013 is already shaping up to be even bigger.

What a year BECCY COLE has had, recently taking home two Golden Guitars at the 2012 40th Jayco Country Music awards of Australia. Winning the top awards for Female Artist of the Year and Vocal Collaboration of the Year (with Kasey Chambers) has brought Beccy’s Golden Guitar total to an impressive nine. Add to this her 3 Gold records, 12 number one singles, 2 Entertainer of the year awards and a legion of loyal fans, Beccy has again proved she is here to stay.

Anyone who has ever seen Beccys live show knows this is one performer who gives it everything and knows how to deliver!

TRAVIS COLLINS is as well-known for his masterful guitar playing and stellar vocals as he is for his storytelling style of song-writing. Travis is a powerful performer and it’s only a matter of time before the world finds out about this budding superstar!

SUZI QUATRO had this to say after watching Travis open her shows on her last Australian tour – “I watched Travis go out there simply with his voice, guitar, and his warmth and blow ‘my audience’ away.”

MATT CORNELL is one of Australia’s up & coming country artists, who for the past decade has been an in demand musician & backing vocalist, who has toured the world with some of the biggest names in the music business. His new single,‘Days Too remember’ is airing nationally on CMC, & his new Ep will be on iTunes early 2013.

Get your ticket early coz this one will sell out fast!

I WAS HERE 2013….. BE THERE!!!

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Deep Purple Live at the Sydney Entertainment Centre with Journey

Chugg Entertainment have announced the rock ‘n roll 2013 summer bill of the year with legendary groups DEEP PURPLE and JOURNEY.

DEEP PURPLE has sold over 100 million albums worldwide with iconic hits including Black Night, Highway Star, Space Truckin’, Hush, My Woman From Tokyo, Perfect Strangers and Knocking At Your Backdoor and Smoke on the Water, arguably the song known by generations of music lovers world wide celebrates its 40th anniversary this year.

Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Ian Paice, Steve Morse and Don Airey continue to travel the scope of hard rock, having amassed so many songs that get coined under the “classic” moniker, set lists have been a never-ending debate among diehards and newer fans.  

But DEEP PURPLE has been more than in synch with fans’ tastes to remain a powerful drawing force since their formation in 1968.  

Joining DEEP PURPLE on the road for their first tour of Australia is legendary San Franciscan rock outfit, JOURNEY.

JOURNEY is one of the most popular American rock bands of all time, creating some of the best-known songs in modern music including Don’t Stop Believin’, Anyway You Want It, Faithfully, Who’s Cryin’ Now and Open Arms. Since the group's formation in 1973, the band has earned 19 Top 40 singles, 25 Gold and Platinum albums in the US with their Greatest Hits album going 15 times Platinum.

JOURNEY’s 2011 Eclipse World Tour was one of the band’s most successful tours ever, drawing nearly a million fans and ranked in the Top 15 Tours of the year.  

Band members Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Ross Valory, Deen Castronovo and Arnel Pineda were awarded the prestigious “Legend Of Live Award” at the 2011 Billboard Touring Awards.   Don’t miss your chance to see these two classic rock acts share the stage in 2013!

If you are attending this concert at the Sydney Entertainment Centre,  Why not go to the Palace Hotel Sydney nearby pre or post show and take advantage of our offer – Show staff your concert ticket before or after the show to get $4 Tooheys New Schooner or House Wine

Sat 02 March 2013
Starts at 7 PM

Gold	Cash	$	135.00
Gold	Credit	$	137.99
Silver	Cash	$	99.00
Silver	Credit	$	101.16

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Ticketed Start Time from 7.00pm

Les Miserables Stage Show Coming Back To Australia - Hugh Jackman Will Not Be In It

Revolutionaries rejoice! Cameron Mackintosh’s stage musical ‘Les Miserables’ is set to return to Australia next year!

The British Cameron Mackintosh confirmed this morning that his new 25^th anniversary production of Les Mis would be re-staged with an all-Australian cast at Melbourne's Her Majesty's Theatre from June 2014 – but, Hugh Jackman won’t be in it!

Jackman just played Jean Valjean in the Tom Hooper film adaptation of the production, yet Cameron revealed "No, Hugh won't (be cast). There'd be no reason for him to do it; and he's busy with his other projects."

"I'd love to get Hugh back on the stage doing something, but it wouldn't be Jean Valjean. The stage show and the film are completely different things, even though they complement each other."

Hugh Jackman and Russell Crowe perform at Oscars!

He also added that the Australian production would be part of a larger global tour, taking in Canada, America, Japan and South Korea - and that it will probably tour around the country, after opening in Melbourne.

"At the moment, I'm concentrating only on the initial season, but I'm sure it will branch out to other cities," he said.

Tickets will go on sale in October this year, for a June 2014 opening.

Anne Hathaway just scored best supporting actress for her role in Les Miserables the movie, and we don’t see the show’s popularity waning any time soon!

Academy Awards best and worst dressed!

Sydney Entertainment Centre.. the Heartbeat of Sydney

Located right in the heart of Sydney – no matter which way and on what mode you travel, getting to the Sydney Entertainment Centre couldn’t be simpler!

The Sydney Entertainment Centre is a Sydney institution. Nestled between the bustle of Sydney’s vibrant Chinatown and the sparkling Darling Harbour precinct, the Sydney Entertainment Centre is the entertainment district’s heart and soul.

The Sydney Entertainment Centre is just a few minutes walk from the centre of Sydney; with the precinct offering a myriad of entertainment, dining, transport and accommodation options.
The Centre offers a multitude of transport options to suit any itinerary. 


Street Address
35 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour
GPS Coordinates - 33°52'42?S 151°12'10?E
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By Foot
The Sydney Entertainment Centre is within walking distance of most major locations around the central business district.

From Town Hall:
Head south along George Street for three blocks. Turn right at Goulburn Street and head to the bottom of the hill. The Sydney Entertainment Centre is at the cross roads of Harbour & Goulburn Streets.

From Darling Harbour:
Follow the signposts walking parallel with the Urban Stream where you will reach Tumbalong Park and directly after the Chinese Gardens to your left, the Sydney Exhibition Hall 1 to your right. The Sydney Entertainment Centre is directly ahead.


By Bus
For information on bus timetables and services contact Sydney Buses
Tel: 131 500
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By Car For detailed driving directions from your point of departure, we suggest you visit the mapping website of your choice and input the destination address:
Place: Sydney Entertainment Centre
Address: 35 Harbour Street, Darling Harbour

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By Ferry
For information on ferry timetables and services contact Sydney Ferries
Tel: 131 500
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By Rail
For information on train timetables and services contact City Rail
Alight Central Railway Station (approximately 8 minutes walk)
Take the Eddy Avenue exit from Central Station, turn left and walk to George Street. Turn right into George Street and take the second on your left into Hay Street. Walk until you reach the historic Paddy's Markets where you’ll find the Sydney Entertainment Centre sits on the other side of the light rail tracks.

Or alight Town Hall Station (Approximately 10 minutes walk)
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By Monorail & Light Rail
Sydney Monorail – disembark at Paddy’s Market Station. The monorail runs every 3 – 5 minutes.
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Sydney Light Rail – disembark at Haymarket Station (Located outside Paddy's Markets)
The Sydney Light Rail runs every 10 – 12 minutes.
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Linkin Park – Living Things World Tour w/ Stonesour

Multi-award winning rock icons LINKIN PARK are thrilled to announce two sideshows only (Sydney & Melbourne) on the back of the sold out Soundwave Festival.

As part of their Living Things world tour, these shows will surely be two of the biggest international rock shows over the summer of 2013.

Since their 2000 debut album ‘Hybrid Theory’, LINKIN PARK have spent the last 12 years doing something popular artists just don’t do:  going off-menu.  The learning curve was arduous, but a necessary and welcome challenge for the band. 

‘Hybrid Theory’ isn’t just the title of the first album, but a career mission statement.  From day one, LINKIN PARK built the band upon the premise of fusing all of their favourite styles of music—as disparate as they might be—into one signature sound.

Fast-forward 12 years to ‘Living Things’ and LINKIN PARK have not only developed new tools to make that philosophy a reality, but they’re finally comfortable embracing—and coalescing—every aspect of their career. 

Once again they have made the courageous leap into the unknown.  “Living Things” is a personal album, centred on human emotions and relationships implied by the title. 

It is informed by and built upon all previous albums, while still pushing the band’s sound into new territory.  It’s spirited, energetic, daring and unafraid to hybridize the past, present and future.  This is absolute proof to a radical theory six musicians have devoted their lives to testing.

Joining LINKIN PARK for this date is STONE SOUR.

If you are attending this concert at the Sydney Entertainment Centre,  Why not go to the Palace Hotel Sydney nearby pre or post show and take advantage of our offer – Show staff your concert ticket before or after the show to get $4 Tooheys New Schooner or House Wine

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Carol King Live at the Sydney Entertainment Centre – Natural Women Tour

Live Nation is thrilled to announce the return to Australia of one of music’s true legends – the most successful and esteemed female songwriter in popular music history – Carole King.

King will play concerts in all states during February 2013, touring here for the first time since her 2010 sold-out arena dates with fellow singer songwriter James Taylor.

Carole King brings a rich abundance of timeless compositions with her – including ‘So Far Away’, ‘I Feel The Earth Move’, ‘It’s Too Late’, ‘Jazzman’ and ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman’.

As well as having released 25 solo albums, over 400 of King’s compositions have been recorded by in excess of 1,000 artists, resulting in 100 hit singles, including ‘You’ve Got A Friend’, ‘Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow’, ‘The Locomotion’ and ‘Up on the Roof’, many of which will be featured in these special evenings with one of the world’s most talented and prolific singer songwriters.

WHEN:

Thu 14 February 2013 – Starts at 7:30 PM

Prices

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Gold      $              159.90   $              163.46

Silver     $              129.90   $              132.77

Bronze  $              99.90     $              102.08

 

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Ringo Starr Arrives in Brisbane

Ex-Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has arrived in Brisbane to kick-off his Australian tour.
Starr is touring the country with his newest All-Starr Band this month, starting in Brisbane on Monday night.

The supergroup is the twelfth incarnation of the All-Starr Band and includes Steve Lukather from Toto, Gregg Rolie of Santana and Journey fame, Mr Mister's Richard Paige, Gregg Bissonette, who played drums for Dave Lee Roth, and multi-instrumentalists Todd Rundgren and Mark Rivera.

While the likes of 'Yellow Submarine' and 'I'll Get By With A Little Help From My Friends' are regularly dusted off during an All-Starr tour, the show also sees each band member perform hits from their own career.
Starr hasn't played an instrument in Australia since the Beatles twisted and shouted their way across the world on their legendary 1964 tour.

He remembers the "screaming atmosphere" and says he can't wait to return for longer shows than The Beatles' historic performances.

Ringo and his All Starr Band tour dates:

February 11 - Brisbane Convention Centre
February 13-14 - Sydney Hordern Pavilion
February 16-17 - Melbourne Festival Hall
February 19 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
February 21 - Perth Challenge Stadium

Tool Announce Australian (&NZ) Tour 2013

Tool have announced an Australian arena tour which will kick off in Melbourne on 27th April at Rod Laver Arena. Australians are set to see a lot of Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan in 2013 with his other 2 bands

A Perfect Circle and Puscifer hitting out shores later this month for Soundwave and a tour respectively.

Tool will take time out from recording their fifth studio album to make the trip Down Under. The new album now has a 2014 expected release day after Keenan recently ruled out the album would be released this year.

The last time Tool visited Australia was for the Big Day Out tour in 2011 when they headlined the festival alongside Rammstein. They haven’t played their own Australian headline tour since 2002.
No word yet on when tickets will go on sale but be assured Music Feeds will get you the details as soon as they come to hand.

UPDATE: Ticketing details have been announced! Members of Frontier Touring’s website will have access to a pre-sale from next Thursday, 14th February at 12pm AEDT until noon the following day.
General release tickets will go on sale from 9am local time on Tuesday, 19th February.

Tool Australian Tour 2013 Dates

Saturday, 27th April
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

Tuesday, 30th April
AEC Arena, Adelaide

Friday, 3rd May
Allphones Arena, Sydney

Monday, 6th May
Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Wednesday, 8th May
Vector Arena, Auckland

Time Warp: A Musical Tribute to the Rocky Horror Show

Time Warp: A Musical Tribute to the Rocky Horror Show, takes the basic storyline of the cult classic, deftly twists it around to keep within the tribute laws, and turns up the sexy content with ad-lib comedy and audience participation!

Ipswich Civic Theatre Wed 20th & Thurs 21st February 2013

A Festival of Russian Ballet

A Festival of Russian Ballet features a diverse and stunning programme in three awe-inspiring acts. The Imperial Russian Ballet Company has performed this three act ballet extravaganza all around the world, thrilling audiences and impressing critics everywhere.

Act One – The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is famous for Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music.  The genius of Tchaikovsky created one of the most recognisable and enduring music scores ever written.

Act Two – Bolero

Ravel’s Bolero is regarded as one of the world’s classical music masterpieces. Bolero is a striking and dramatic ballet based on this extraordinary music score.

Act Three – Highlights

Features dazzling performances from the world’s great ballets, including Giselle, Carmen, The Dying Swan and Le Corsaire, as well as Gopak, Ne Me Quittes Pas, and Can Can Surprise.

All previous performances by The Imperial Russian Ballet Company at Ipswich Civic Centre have completely sold out. So don’t be disappointed – buy your tickets today.

SHOW DETAILS Dates: Monday 14 October 2013 Time: 8.00pm Tickets: Adult $87.90 Concession/Student $77.90 Group 10 + $77.90 Child 13 & Under $67.90 More Info: Dance Send To A Friend: Think someone else will enjoy this show? Then forward this to your friends.

HOW TO BOOK Phone: 3810 6100 (Credit Card Only) Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm In Person: Visit the Ticket Office located at: 143 Brisbane Street, Ipsiwch. (Ipswich City Council (Customer Service Centre). Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm If you order online, you can now select your seat or let us choose the best available for your group.

Crew and Cast of Time Warp Choose Metro Hotel Ipswich International - Metro Hotels

It’s astounding, time is fleeting and madness will take its toll at the Metro Hotel Ipswich International this month when the cast and crew of Time Warp: the Original Rocky Horror Tribute Show move in.

With two performances at the Ipswich Civic Centre on February 20 and 21, Metro Hotel Ipswich International agreed to play host to the colourful cast of the outrageous Time Warp show, including the Sweet Transvestite from Transylvania, Frank N Furter.

While the hotel staff may want to take a step to the left when the cast and crew arrive, audiences will be jumping to the right, placing their hands on their hips and bringing their knees in tight as they reminisce the 70s, doing the Time Warp again with the talented cast of one of the craziest musical horror shows ever to grace the stage.

The Time Warp Tribute Show features many of Australia’s most talented musical theatre performers who boast having been involved in many of the country’s most loved musicals. The production was created by veteran theatre/television director Elissa Meyer-Thomas and has toured nationally, regionally and internationally to sell out houses.

The cast and crew elected to stay at the four and a half star rated Metro Hotel Ipswich International, which is boutique in size but equipped with all the facilities of a much larger hotel.

The hotel has 97 well-appointed rooms including 11 one-bedroom Serviced Apartments, two Executive Spa Suites, 68 Superior rooms and 16 Deluxe rooms in six storeys overlooking pristine parklands.

When not performing, the Time Warp cast and crew will be perfectly placed to enjoy everything Queensland’s oldest provincial city has to offer, including the Workshops Rail Museum, steam trains, more than 500 parks, wineries, cafes, restaurants, cinemas and shopping centres.

The hotel is also close to the many art galleries, markets, craft and antique stores that the city is renowned for, while the hotel’s signature restaurant Platform 9 serves a delicious a-la-carte menu. Adjoining the main restaurant is a stylish lounge and bar, perfect for catching a glimpse of cast members before or after the show.

For accommodation packages available at Metro Hotel Ipswich International, go to www.ipswichinternationalhotel.com.au or call the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 004 321 or by calling the property direct on 07 3812 8077.