Soulfest Tour Australia October 2015 Sydney & Melbourne

 

Soulfest International in association with Channel V, are thrilled to announce the return of Soulfest for 2015. With good music, good food and good vibes,Soulfest is the only music event in Australia and New Zealand dedicated to bringing you some of the world’s finest contemporary Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Artists. 

 

This unique Music and Cultural Festival saw tens of thousands of music lovers come together peacefully in 2014 to celebrate their passion for soul and hip-hop, and this year we are pleased to announce over 20 artists and DJ’s across two stages in the serene settings of The Domain in Sydney and Myer Music Bowl and Kings Domain District in Melbourne.

 

The two spectacular headlining females Mary J. Blige and Ms Lauryn Hill, plus Miguel, and Jill Scott are being joined by the 9 x Grammy Nominee Charlie Wilson, the legendary Hip Hop Mcs Black Star, R&B Duo Floetry, the beautiful and haunting vocalist Jhenè Aiko, plus new jazz star Kamasi Washington. They will be joined by Hip-Hop favourites Talib Kweliand Dwele, the soulful Eric Benet plus local stars Daniel Merriweather and Remi.

Over 25 live acts and DJ’s will feature throughout the 10-hour day across 3 stages, plus a DJ Marquee.

Soulfest will also feature an expansive array of cuisine featuring authentic Soulfood and pop-up eateries, curated by Event Producer XYZ. With an array of themed bars featuring fine wine, imported beers and spirits through to café’s serving some of the world’s best coffee, Soulfest will be a unique opportunity to see and hear some of the world’s finest artists in a relaxed atmosphere.

TOUR DETAILS

 

Sydney: October 24th at the Domain

 

Melbourne: October 25th at Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Accommodation available at Metro Hotels:

Sydney Accommodation

Metro Apartments on Bank Place, Melbourne

 

Find out more at http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows

 

 

Burn the Floor - Fire in the Ballroom Australia Tour

Recognised worldwide for their high performance standard, and as the “rebels of the ballroom” BURN THE FLOOR is heading back to Australia with their stunning new production “Fire in the Ballroom”.

The tour will showcase their latest work, crafted over the past two years, with brand new music, elaborate sets, and costumes designed by the famous Rome theatrical company D’inzillo, combined with the ground breaking choreography of Jason Gilkison and Peta Roby.

Already staged to rapturous European and American audiences, this show pushes the boundaries of dance to new and dizzy heights, adding a “Rock Opera” angle, and breaking all the rules.
With their champion dancers on stage BURN THE FLOOR creates the “ultimate high voltage theatrical experience”.

Years before Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance turned ballroom dancing into must-see TV, BURN THE FLOOR was setting stages ablaze around the globe.

Their debut in London in 1999 has been credited as reinventing the Ballroom style and starting a new fashion trend that enabled reality TV to showcase Ballroom and Latin dancing to the masses.

BURN THE FLOOR have toured the world for 16 years, over 300 cities, performing seasons on Broadway and the West End.

TOUR DATES:

Fri 5 to Sun 21 Feb Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Gold Coast, QLD

Tue 23 Feb Civic Theatre, Newcastle, NSW

Fri 26 to Sun 28 Feb Enmore Theatre, Sydney, NSW

Tue 1 Mar Canberra Theatre, ACT Wed

23 Mar to Sun 5 Apr Regal Theatre, Perth , WA

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An Evening With Oprah - 2015 Australia Tour

Oprah Winfrey comes to Australia this December 2015 to headline a multi-city arena tour "An Evening With Oprah", presented by Swisse. Oprah will take to the stage, bringing her personal story and insights to life in a one-of-a-kind intimate evening.

"I can't wait to see everyone again in Australia," said Oprah Winfrey. "It is hard to believe it has been five years since I was there, and I look forward to being reconnected, rejuvenated and reinspired about what is possible for our lives. I am also excited to visit New Zealand for the very first time!"

TOUR DATES:

• Wed 2 Dec Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC 
• Fri 4 Dec Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA 
• Mon 7 Dec Perth Arena, Perth, WA 
• Thu 10 Dec  Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD 
• Sat 12 Dec Allphones Arena, Sydney, NSW

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ABOUT THIS EVENT:

 

Oprah Winfrey fans will have the chance to watch the talk show mogul dish out self-help advice in the flesh when tickets to her Australian arena tour go on sale at 1pm today. But it won't come cheap.
The 61-year-old last month announced she would return to Australia after a five year absence for her headline show An Evening With Oprah, which is due to tour the country in December.

Pre-sale tickets sold out within hours last week and fans hoping for cheap tickets will be disappointed to hear the most affordable seats ($99) have already been snapped up.

In Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne the cheapest seats available when general admission tickets go on sale this afternoon will set fans back $264.

If money is no object, then Oprah fans can fork-out a staggering $2499 for the the "'O' VIP Photo + Soundcheck Experience" which includes a seat in the first 10 rows, a group photo with Oprah and a 15-minute group Q&A session.

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Monster Jam 2015 - Australia

Over 150,000 people took part in history last October when the Monster Jam® World Tour smashed into Australia for its first national tour. This October, Monster Jam returns to Australia for a 4-city anything goes national tour and this time – THE SKYS THE LIMIT!

Welcome to the most intense family entertainment experience on the planet, Monster Jam, starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam trucks!

The 3.5 meter tall, 5 ton machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through! Monster Jam provides a massive night’s entertainment tailored perfectly for your family’s budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old.

Monster Jam trucks are custom-designed machines that sit atop 66-inch-tall tires and weigh a minimum of 5 tons. Built for short, high-powered bursts of speed, monster trucks generate 1,500 to 2,000 horsepower and are capable of speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour. Monster trucks can fly up to 38 meters (a distance greater than 14 cars side by side) and up to 10 meters in the air.

All the access and all the fun begins with the world famous Monster Jam Party in the Pits where fans can meet the stars of the show, get autographs and take pictures with the Monster Jam trucks! Fans asked for more Monster Jam action & this October, they’ll get it! Monster Jam drivers will take part in 4 unique competitions; Monster Jam Wheelies, Racing, Donuts and the coveted Freestyle competitions. Plus, don’t miss the action of Quad Wars.

Monster Jam, sanctioned by the United States Hot Rod Association®, is the most popular monster truck tour, performing to over 4 million fans annually at the most prestigious arenas and stadiums throughout the world. Fans can experience all the action and all the fun – the Party in the Pits® and four dynamic competitions; wheelies, racing, donuts and freestyle.

The pit party gives all fans a chance to meet the stars of Monster Jam up-close while taking pictures and getting autographs. Plus, fans will awe in the excitement of thrill acts such as Quad Wars.

SHOW DATES:

Melbourne @ AAMI Park 10 Oct, 2pm
Sydney @ ANZ Stadium 17 Oct, 7pm

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Melbourne Apartment Accommodation at Metro Apartments on Bank Place

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

The Beach Boys 50 - 2012 Tour Australia

Paul Dainty, Chairman of Dainty Group has announced that one of the worlds' most legendary and influential bands of all time The Beach Boys, will tour Australia this year as part of their 50th Anniversary Tour with dates confirmed in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

The 50th Anniversary Tour marks the first time in more than two decades that original members Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, and David Marks will tour together.

The 50th Anniversary Tour, which commenced in North America in April, is receiving critical acclaim and proving to be a historical concert event not to be missed.

For five decades, America's first pop band to reach the 50 year milestone has recorded and performed the music that has become the world's favorite soundtrack to summer. Founded in Hawthorne, California in 1961, The Beach Boys were originally comprised of the three teenaged Wilson brothers: Brian, Carl and Dennis, their cousin Mike Love, and school friend Al Jardine. In 1962, neighbour David Marks joined the group for their first wave of hits with Capitol Records, leaving in late 1963, and in 1965, Bruce Johnston joined the band when Brian Wilson retired from touring to focus on writing and producing for the group.

Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and recipients of The Recording Academy's Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY Award, The Beach Boys are an American institution that is iconic around the world.

TOUR DATES*:
Tuesday 28 August - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Thursday 30 August - Allphones Arena, Sydney
Friday 31 August - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Sunday 2 September - Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Thursday 6 September - Burswood Dome, Perth
*Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.

George Michael Returns With Orchestral Tour

All that faith has finally paid off... George Michael fans, the wait is over! It has just been announced that the Wham! star will be arriving in Australia for his Symphonica: The Orchestral Tour.

Last year, to our great disappointment, the Australian leg of the tour was postponed due to a hectic bout of pneumonia that halted the singer. But alas, November will see the popstar’s return down under.

The anticipated shows will see Michael perform past songs, standards from the 1999 release Songs From Last Century and also new material from his forthcoming album White Light which is expected to come out at the end of the year.

Pre-sale tickets are available from this Saturday (May 5) at GEORGEMICHAEL.COM

See below for concert dates:

Adelaide

Tuesday November 13 - Adelaide Entertainment Centre

Sydney

Saturday November 17 - All Phones Arena

Melbourne

Wednesday November 21 - Rod Laver Arena

Brisbane

Tuesday November 27 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Hunter Valley

Saturday December 1 - Hope Estate Winery

Black Flag and Rollins Band's Henry Rollins On His Stand-Up Australian Tour From April 18 to May 2012

The one-time frontman of Black Flag and Rollins Band instead travels the world's lesser-trodden paths risking life and limb in search of a good yarn.

Rollin's third-world experiences make up his spoken word stand-up tours, the latest of which, The Long March, arrives in Australia later this month.

Ranting Rollins tell you how it is

Tales from a Rollins stone

The 20-date trek will see the American author, musician and actor recounting tales from places few dare to venture, from earthquake-ravaged Haiti to war-torn Sudan and the secretive North Korea.
Rollins has a track record for sniffing out an alternative travel story and nothing is ever fabricated from the safety of a hotel room.

"I've walked alone through slums and along rail road tracks and down rivers and into villages and souks all around the world,'' Rollins says.

"I'll often get in a taxi and tell the driver to take me five dollars one way and then walk the streets finding my way back.

``Whatever happens will happen and I just try and keep hold of all 10 digits and my camera and by sundown I'm all good.''

Rollins was almost killed twice, in a stabbing and a shooting, but both incidents happened in the US and were linked to gangs ("the rest of the world's been really friendly to me'').

His approach overseas balances his genuine interest in people with a polite demeanour and somehow, considering an imposing presence, blending into the background.

"I'm not a dare devil or a tough guy,'' Rollins says.

"I don't walk into these places and tell everyone what's going to happen.

"In Haiti you see a lot of desperate scenes but I took over a lot of soap and soccer balls and played with a lot of orphans.
"If you show genuine curiosity you find that people invite you into their homes and are incredibly generous.''

Rollins has spent periods in war zones, including Afghanistan and Iraq, and seen his fair share of dead bodies and gory remains.

While the experiences have desensitised him - even anti-westernised him - Rollins sees more similarities in people around the world than differences.

"We're all driven by the same things like food and water and lust and greed and survival,'' he says.
"But the men are always checking out the women and wanting something on the side and parents are always loving their children and preferring peace over war.

"Quite often the people with the least are the most generous and those with most are the most stingy.''

Henry Rollins tours nationally from April 18 to May 12 - Newcastle Panthers, April 24, $50.45, moshtix.com.au;

Seymour Centre, Sydney, April 25-27, $50.20, Ticketek; IPAC, Wollongong, May 8, $48.50

Prince Confirmed For Three-Stop Concert Tour of Australia in May

The east coast of Australia can get ready for some more rain in May - of the purple kind.

After months of rumours, and following a final none-too-subtle clue from Chugg Entertainment on Twitter last night that "Hmmmm. Just checked the weather report. It's predicting purple rain for tomorrow..." it has finally been confirmed that Prince will be touring Australia for the first time since 2003 in May.

Dubbed the Welcome 2 Australia tour, the multi-platinum selling artist will be performing his arena shows in the round, with a 360-degree stage, in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Prince performs at the Hop Farm Festival at The Hop Farm on July 3, 2011 in Paddock Wood, England. 

The singer who had hits with Purple Rain, When Doves Cry, 1999, Kiss and Little Red Corvette has only visited Australia twice before, he last visited in 2003.

The enigmatic artist who has seven Grammy awards, in addition to a Golden Globe and an Oscar, is well known for experimenting with sound, styles, concert formats and even his name. For those still unsure, the formerly named Artist Formerly Known As Prince is Prince once more.

The concerts are aiming to be accessible to all fans, with no public pre sale and promoter Garry Van Egmond saying in a statement “we have tickets starting from only $99 so that everyone can see this legendary superstar performer, Prince.”

The statement also demurely claims "this tour of Australia is destined to be one of the greatest concert events in years." There is some grounds for this however as Prince's multiple concerts at Madison Square Garden sold out in 30 minutes, and his 21 night stand at the 20,000-seat O2 Arena in London set new box office records.

Prince: Welcome 2 Australia Tour
May 11 - Allphones Arena, Sydney
May 14 - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
May 18 - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Tickets to the Prince shows go on sale on Monday, April 16 at 9am from Ticketek.

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Lady Gaga to Tour Australia this June-July

Lady Gaga is promising Australian fans fireworks when she returns for six shows as part of her Born This Way world tour.

The pop megastar will play arena dates in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in June and July with the singer hinting at adding dates.

'The Haus of Gaga and I have worked for months conceiving a spectacular stage,' Gaga said in a statement.

'The Born This Way Ball is an electro-metal pop-opera; the tale of the beginning, the genesis of the kingdom of Fame.

'How we were birthed and how we will die celebrating.'

The eccentric singer has been teasing fans on Twitter and Facebook with sketches of her stage design and posted a picture of the first official tour poster.

Coloured in a black and white palette with purple and green highlights, it shows the star's alien alter ego appearing in the cloudy night sky over a castle.

Renowned for her quirky art, Gaga brought her lavish stage show to Sydney last July for her one-off Monster Hall performance.

Promising fans she would be back, Australians will be among the first to see the world tour after dates in Asia and New Zealand.

Tickets go on sale on February 17 at livenation.com.au with advance tickets available to Visa card holders from 9am Monday morning.

Lady Gaga plays the following dates:

June 13 - Brisbane, Brisbane Entertainment Centre

June 20 - Sydney, Allphones Arena

June 21 - Sydney, Allphones Arena

June 27 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena

June 28 - Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena

July 7 - Perth, Burswood Dome

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Kanye West Melbourne Side Show Sold Out – Sydney Selling Fast

Kanye West’s Melbourne side show has not sold out, with punters snapping up every available ticket to the event. The only chance Melbourne fans have to see Kanye West now, is to see him headlining the Big Day Out at Flemington Racecourse on Sunday, 29th January.

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Sydneysiders should take note, there are just a few tickets remaining for the Sydney Entertainment Centre show, and we recommend you get in quick to avoid disappointment.

Kanye West Big Day Out Side Shows

Friday, 27 January, 2012 – Sydney Entertainment Centre
with special guests Sneaky Sound System
Tickets available from: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au Ph 136 100
& http://www.bigdayout.com

Tuesday, 31 January, 2012 – Melbourne: Sidney Myer Music Bowl
with special guests Sneaky Sound System
SOLD OUT!

Big Day Out 2012 lineup

Sunday, 22 January, 2012 – Gold Coast Parklands
Smith Street, Southport. Gates open 11am
Tickets $165 (incl GST) + bf*. Strict limit of 4 tickets per customer.
Big Day Out website tickets sold out. Tickets still available from Ticketmaster (website only)
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au, plus Rockinghorse (Brisbane), Sunflower Pacific Fair (Broadbeach) and Kill the Music (Brisbane)

Thursday, 26 January, 2012 – Sydney Showground
Showground Road, Sydney Olympic Park. Gates open 11am.
Tickets $165 (incl GST) + bf*. Strict limit of 4 tickets per customer.
Big Day Out website tickets sold out. Tickets still available from Ticketmaster (website only) http://www.ticketmaster.com.au plus Red Eye Records (Sydney)

Sunday, 29 January, 2012 – Melbourne Flemington Racecourse
Epsom Rd, Flemington, Melbourne. Gates Open 11am
Tickets $165 (incl GST) + bf*. Strict limit of 4 tickets per customer.
Big Day Out website tickets sold out. Tickets still available from Ticketmaster (website only) http://www.ticketmaster.com.au

DURAN DURAN TO TOUR AUSTRALIA IN MARCH 2012!

Dainty Group is thrilled to announce that after a long absence, one of the world’s most iconic bands, DURAN DURAN, will return to Australian shores in March 2012 for a series of concerts, in support of their latest album ‘All You Need Is Now’. This highly anticipated tour will see the band perform across the country, with shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and the Hunter Valley. Last in Australia in 2008, DURAN DURAN will showcase songs from their critically acclaimed new album on the March dates, alongside all of the unforgettable hits from across their thirty-year career.

TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY 15TH DECEMBER

Go to www.duranduranmusic.com for exclusive pre-sale of tickets and VIP packages for Duran Duran VIP members DURAN DURAN’s stunning new album: ‘All You Need Is Now’, has already been proclaimed a triumph by fans and critics alike, and hit the #1 spot on download charts in the top 15 markets around the world when it was released earlier this year (on Shock Records in Australia). Produced by Grammy Award-winner Mark Ronson (Amy Winehouse, Adele, Kaiser Chiefs, Lily Allen) and mixed by Spike Stent (Madonna, Björk, No Doubt), it features guest vocals/rap from long-time Duran Duran pal/collaborator Ana Matronic of
the Scissor Sisters, and R&B/neo-soul superstar Kelis; while Owen Pallett of Arcade Fire contributes the album’s string arrangements. ‘All You Need Is Now’ is a return-to-roots homage to DURAN DURAN’s most celebrated musical panache, and has already been dubbed the “imaginary follow up to Rio that never was.”

The announcement of the band’s 2012 Australian dates comes hot on the heels of their brilliantly reviewed North American tour, a sold out 11 show arena run in the UK, and a whirlwind year that has seen them, amongst other things, make a spectacular live film with director David Lynch, and most recently release a uniquely DURAN DURAN video for the song ‘Girl Panic !’. Directed by Grammy-award winner Jonas Åkerlund (who has shot videos for Madonna, Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, including the notorious “Telephone”), this dazzling short film reunites top supermodels Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Helena Christensen, Eva Herzigova and Yasmin Le Bon, and was shot over the course of two days this past June at the Savoy Hotel in London. As the models take on rock star roles playing Simon, John, Nick, and Roger, the nine minute video unfolds into a stunning, fast-paced, high fashion affair, that has fast become the most talked about collaboration of its kind this year. Australian fans can view the video here.

The original Duran line-up of Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Nick Rhodes continues to reign supreme as one of the biggest British bands of all time - reimagining pop music, creating ground-breaking music videos and winning over millions of new fans worldwide with their unique fusion of music, art, technology and fashion. From the very beginning, when DURAN DURAN first took the visual imperatives of the New Romantic movement of the 1980s to a whole other level, defining the MTV generation, they have built a loyal army of fans who have stayed with them to this day.

As this new chapter begins, they have nothing left to prove, but everything to play for. So for them and their loyal army of fans… All You Need Is Now!

TOUR DATES

SAT 17 MARCH BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

MON 19 MARCH MELBOURNE ROD LAVER ARENA

TUE 20 MARCH ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

SAT 24 MARCH PERTH SANDALFORD ESTATE, SWAN VALLEY

TUE 27 MARCH SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

SAT 31 MARCH HUNTER VALLEY TEMPUS TWO WINERY

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Just announced, JANET JACKSON UP CLOSE & PERSONAL Tour of Australia

JANET JACKSON's UP CLOSE & PERSONAL Tour of Australia

UP CLOSE & PERSONAL!
Just announced: JANET JACKSON will be bringing her 'NUMBER ONES: UP CLOSE & PERSONAL' tour to Australia in Oct/Nov. Tickets go on sale Wed 3 Aug!
DATES
TUE 18 OCT PERTH BURSWOOD THEATRE SAT 22 OCT ADELAIDE FESTIVAL CENTRE WED 26 OCT MELBOURNE the ARTS CENTRE, STATE THEATRE THU 27 OCT MELBOURNE the ARTS CENTRE, STATE THEATRE WED 2 NOV GOLD COAST CONVENTION CENTRE SAT 5 NOV SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, CONCERT HALL SUN 6 NOV SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, CONCERT HALL