Def Leppard with Special Guests Live - Australia Tour

Def Leppard, one of the world’s dominating powerhouses of rock have announced their 2015 Australian tour.

With over 100 million albums sold worldwide and two prestigious Diamond Awards to their name, Def Leppard have gone on to become one of the most highly praised bands in rock music. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals).

Def Leppard’s trademark sound and groundbreaking albums, such as Pyromania and Hysteria, have earned them massive hits – songs such as Pour Some Sugar On Me, Photograph, Hysteria, Let’s Get Rocked, Animal, Rock of Ages, When Love & Hate Collide and Love Bites have all dominated the airwaves globally. These powerful melodic rock anthems, along with their spectacular live shows are what makes this super group one of the most impressive rock bands out there.

Def Leppard will be supported by special guests Live, who achieved worldwide success with their 1994 album, Throwing Copper, which spawned the huge hits Lightening Crashes, I Alone and All Over You. Rolling Stone and MTV both dubbed the album "one of the 25 Greatest Rock Albums of All-Time", while tastemakers from Spin to The New York Times lauded it with equal praise. This is the first time Australian audiences will be introduced to Live’s new front man, Chris Shinn, who joined the band in 2012.

TOUR DATES:

Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney Tue 17 Nov

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Wed 18 Nov

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Blur Live in Sydney - July 2015

It has been 18 years since blur, one of the most successful British bands of the last two decades, has graced our shores. Together, Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree,  have won a total of five BRIT Awards, and were twice nominated for the Mercury Music Award.

And now blur  are back with their eighth studio album ‘The Magic Whip’ and in July will make their way to Australia, fresh from headlining British Summer Time Festival in London’s Hyde Park, to play three huge arena shows in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Joining the band will be very special guest Jamie T, one of the most distinctive voices to come out of the UK in the past decade.

Event Details:

DATE: Saturday 25 July, 2015

TIME: Start time 7:45pm

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Backstreet Boys in Sydney with Special Guests

It’s time to clear your schedule for May – Backstreet’s back and they’re bringing Kevin!

One of the most successful groups of all time - BACKSTREET BOYS - are bringing their ‘In A World Like This Tour’ to Australia this autumn.

After reuniting with original member Kevin Richardson in 2013, all five original members recorded a new album, In A World Like This, filmed a revealing documentary ‘Show ‘Em What You're Made Of’, while embarking on a sold out tour across Europe and North America to rapt crowds celebrating 20 years making music… and now it’s Australia’s turn!

“This last year and a half of touring with my bandmates again couldn't have been any better, but I'm so excited to finally get back to Australia and play for our Aussie fans. It wouldn't feel complete without spending time in one of our favorite places!" - Kevin Richardson

Tickets will go on sale at midday on Monday February 23.

Telstra Thanks is bringing an exciting 48-hour pre-sale just for Telstra customers from 10am Wednesday February 18 until 10am Friday February 20. For more information and to register, visit: telstra.com/music

My Live Nation members can also be among the first to secure tickets during the pre-sale beginning next Friday, February 20 at 3pm. For complete tour and ticketing details, visit: www.livenation.com.au

VIP Packages, including Meet & Greets, are also available at:www.backstreetboys.com

Last spotted on our shores in 2012 as a four-piece, this time all of the boys are back live onstage, doing what they do best, entertaining the fans with smash hit after smash hit including ‘Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)’, ‘Incomplete’, ‘I Want It That Way’ and ‘Larger Than Life’.

Backstreet’s documentary, ‘Show ‘Em What You're Made Of’, is appearing as a limited release in cinemas across the world, debuting in the US last month and slated for an Australian release from March 28. Watch the trailer here.

Selling more than 130 million albums worldwide, Backstreet Boys have been dominating the music scene for two decades. True entertainers, masters of some of the greatest pop songs ever recorded, their concerts are not to be missed!

EVENT TIME: SATURDAY 9 MAY 2015, 8:00PM

Presented by: Live Nation

Tickets On Sale: Mon 23 Feb 2015

Allphones Arena Sydney

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Cosentino | The Grand Illusionist Tour Australia

Cosentino | The Grand Illusionist Tour Australia

Australia's world-renowned entertainer, Cosentino the Grand Illusionist, will be taking his spectacular new live show 'TWISTED REALITY' across the country in April - May 2015.

Join Cosentino as he performs never before seen death-defying escapes that will thrill your senses, mind boggling stage illusions and cutting-edge street magic that twists your view of reality.

Cosentino's trademark blend of dance and magic with a touch of hilarious audience participation will take you on a journey that will captivate fans, new and old, until the very last mind-bending moment.

"I've been working on my new live show 'TWISTED REALITY' for over a year. It's going to have even bigger stunts, crazier escapes and the best magic I've produced so far. I'm really proud of what we have created and I can't wait to hit the road and perform it live for my fans across the country", said Cosentino.

Tour Dates:

Thu 23 Apr Jupiters Hotel & Casino Gold Coast, QLD

Fri 10 to Sun 12 Apr The Palms at Crown, VIC

Sat 18 to Sun 19 Apr The Star Event Centre, NSW 

Fri 1 to Sat 2 May Regal Theatre, WA

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Ricky Martin - Live in Sydney

THE GRAMMY WINNING GLOBAL SUPERSTAR AND CURRENT COACH ON THE VOICE WILL MAKE HIS HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED RETURN TO ALLPHONES ARENA IN APRIL 2015.

Nine Live and Sony Music Entertainment are proud to announce that GRAMMY winning music superstar Ricky Martin will return to Allphones Arena next year for his One World Tour.

Ricky Martin delighted sold-out audiences with his first Australian tour in more than 10 years last October, and fans will sure to be delighted with the One World Tour.

“I am so excited to bring my new One World Tour back to Australia next year and see all of my loving & loyal Aussie fans once more,” says Martin. “I am looking forward to playing some new material that I have been working on this year, some of my classics and perhaps a few surprises!”

Ticket Prices:

Platinum $169.90
Gold $119.90
Silver $99.90

Event Venue:  All phones Arena

ALLPHONES ARENA is situated in Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney’s newest suburb (created within Homebush Bay). It is located in the geographic and demographic heart of Sydney, approximately 17km west of Sydney’s CBD.

It is on Olympic Boulevard and is well sign posted when you reach Sydney Olympic Park.

Buy Tickets - http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=RICKYMAR15&v=SSD

The Rolling Stones | Live in Sydney

The Rolling Stones today confirmed the rescheduled dates and venues for the postponed Australian and New Zealand leg of their ’14 On Fire’ Tour.

Ticket holders who are able to attend the rescheduled date need take no action, their existing ticket will remain valid and their location within the venue will remain unchanged.

Fans unable to attend the new shows are asked to secure a refund from their original point of purchase prior to 5pm (local time to the venue) on Monday 28 April, 2014. Refunds can be secured through:

Sydney | Ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849

Lead-up to the Tour Down Under:

Production manager Dale Skjerseth - who has been involved with the band since 1994 - says it takes a lot of work to get everything perfect. 

"We’ll be up to around 200 (people) working today, tomorrow, up to the prep for the show and then of course the building will expand. Security ushers, and all the rest of the staff will come in," Dale said on Wednesday afternoon.

"It’s a well oiled machine but we all have to get the joints moving."

Dale says the crew won’t know the specifics of the set list until moments before the show starts.

"They’ve been rehearsing so many songs, we really don’t know what it’s going to be… Of course there will be the favourites and the things added in and stuff they haven’t done,"

"They look back at what they did before years ago when they played here. They think about it and it’s just gotten better every time they’ve gone out."

Promoter Tony Cochrane also confirmed that Jimmy Barnes will be healthy enough to support the Stones after the Cold Chisel singer underwent back surgery last month.

Matilda The Musical | Lyric Theatre Sydney

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Matilda The Musical will make its Australian Premiere at Sydney Lyric Theatre in August 2015.

Matilda The Musical is based on the beloved novel by best-selling author Roald Dahl (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Fantastic Mr. Fox). It is the story of an extraordinary girl who dreams of a better life. Armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, Matilda dares to take a stand and change her destiny. 

Featuring music and lyrics by Australian comedian, musician and composer Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical has proven an enormous success in London’s West End and on Broadway, where productions continue to play to packed houses and capture the imagination of young and old alike.

Matilda The Musical is directed by Tony Award® winner Matthew Warchus (God of Carnage), who helms this production with a book by Tony Award®-winning playwright Dennis Kelly and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin. The production has sets and costumes by Tony Award® winner Rob Howell, with choreography by Tony Award® winner Peter Darling, orchestrations, additional music and musical supervision by Christopher Nightingale, lighting by Tony Award® winner Hugh Vanstone, and sound by Simon Baker.

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. 

With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical tells the tale of an extraordinary girl who is determined to change her own story, even if it means being a little bit naughty... 

Winner of 50 major international awards, including 12 for Best Musical, Matilda continues to delight audiences of all ages both in London and on Broadway. 

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“ONCE IN A BLUE MOON, A SHOW COMES OUT BLAZING AND RESTORES YOUR FAITH IN BROADWAY. MATILDA THE MUSICAL IS THAT SHOW.” - New York Post

Violent Femmes, Augie March Lead MOFO 2015 Sideshow

The lineup for MOFO 2015, next year’s instalment of the Museum of Old and New Art’s Festival of Music and Art, is set to drop in late October, but organisers have decided to announce a special sideshow just to get everyone buzzing. Violent Femmes, Augie March, and Ben Salter will play MONA this January.

The blistering Violent Femmes announced a one-off Sydney Opera House show back in August and it looks like they will be sticking around afterwards. The acoustic punk rockers are commemorating 30 years since the release of their debut album and will be bringing plenty of hits to their Aussie fans.

Augie March, meanwhile, have just as many reasons to celebrate. The beloved Melbourne indie rock outfit recently announced that they would make their return from a five-year hiatus with a new album and a new string of tour dates. Expect to hear some new tunes during their performance at the MOFO sideshow.

Lastly, Ben Salter will make an appearance, bringing years of experience earned as one of the founding members of Giants of Science, The Gin Club, and the two-time ARIA-nominated Wilson Pickers. The Brisbane-based singer-songwriter is currently gearing up to release his second solo album in early 2015.

MONA FOMA 2015 will run from Thursday, 15th January till Sunday, 18th January. Organisers say they are “bracing for a seismic shake-up of the MOFO festival model”, with curator Brian Richie adding, “We will be going for a sprawling non-stop 24/7 experience for MOFO 2015… Don’t expect to sleep much.”

Readers can check below for all the details of the MOFO 2015 sideshow. Tickets are on sale from 10am Thursday, 2nd October. If the sideshow lineup is anything to go by, it looks like MOFO 2015 is shaping up to be something impressive. Music Feeds will have the full MOFO lineup when it drops so stay tuned.

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Australian Garden Show Sydney 2014

A stylish event celebrating Australia’s love of gardens and outdoor spaces, held over four days from 4 – 7 September, 2014 at Centennial Park, Sydney.

The Show will explore new ideas in gardening techniques and design, showcasing spectacular displays and a wide variety of lifestyle products.

Gardening:

The timing of AGSS enables the AGSS to be a leader in launching new plant species which promotes consumer learning and engagement with plant breeders internationally. 

The AGSS will be a centre for exploring new ideas in gardening techniques aimed at a wide range of gardeners from the amateur to the professional.

Design:

A key feature of the Australian Garden Show Sydney is that it looks to present the future of horticulture and outdoor environment design.

Designers and landscapers from across Sydney, Australia and the world will create display gardens that extend the boundaries of the imagination. 

Other exhibitors such as florists and artists will create inspirational displays and retailers will see the AGSS as the place to launch new ideas and products in gardening and horticulture. AGSS will proactively seek out new design products and fresh ideas to showcase annually.

Wellbeing:

The wellbeing information presented at the AGSS will be of benefit to attendees as they will be presented with ideas that will encourage them to live a healthier, more informed and productive life; the AGSS will link garden design to wellbeing and will be the platform for presenting cutting edge wellbeing talks by leading professionals in this field.

OPENING TIMES: Open daily 10am – 5pm.

Sydney Lyric Theatre Show Schedule Update for Mid August 2014

Sydney Lyric Theatre Show Schedule update for mid August 2014

DIRTY DANCING (Just Announced!) - Sydney Lyric in January 2015

JUST ANNOUNCED: The international hit musical DIRTY DANCING will return to Australia a decade after its World Premiere in Sydney, opening at the Sydney Lyric in January 2015!

Featuring hit songs including “Hungry Eyes”, “Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me?” and the iconic (I’ve Had) “The Time Of My Life”, DIRTY DANCING has become one of the most popular musical productions of all time.

DIRTY DANCING RETURNS TO WHERE THE MAGIC BEGAN
Leading Australian theatre producer John Frost has announced the international hit musical Dirty Dancing will return to Australia in January 2015, a decade after its World Premiere in Sydney.

“Dirty Dancing has been an amazing worldwide success,” said Frost. “The 1987 film was a massive hit, and the original movie soundtrack contains some of the most loved songs of all time. The stage musical gave audiences the chance to hear these songs performed live and to experience the breathtaking dance routines. People flocked to it, breaking records all around the world.

The UK Observer called Dirty Dancing ‘The biggest live theatre sensation of all time’. Now, ten years after the World Premiere in Sydney, it returns home to where the magic began, playing at the Sydney Lyric where audiences can again have the Time Of Their Lives.”

Featuring hit songs including Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me? and the iconic (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life, Dirty Dancing has become one of the most popular musical productions of all time.

Waitlist now by adding Dirty Dancing to your favourites.

Club Lyric members will receive priority access to tickets. If you're not already a member, email club@sydneylyric.com.au to sign up.

Tickets from Ticket Master http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Dirty-Dancing-tickets/artist/1518833

Jason Derulo Tatoos Tour Sydney

Australian songstress RICKI-LEE is thrilled to be joining superstar JASON DERULO when he returns down under for his ‘Tattoos’ national tour kicking off in less than two weeks time.

Talented pop star JASON DERULO, makes his triumphant return to Australia for a national tour starting April and ending in May 2014. Derulo will perform at the QANTAS Credit Union Arena on May 5.

‘Tattoos’, the album celebrates one of pop’s thrilling comeback stories. ‘Tattoos’ is lead by the double-platinum smash ‘The Other Side’, whose official video has already notched more than 28 million YouTube views, and current top five hit ‘Talk Dirty’ which debuted at #1 on the ARIA singles chart and #2 on the Australian Airplay chart.

Armed with numerous multi-platinum hits, incredible dance moves and great vocal ability, Jason wowed audiences during his 2009 sold-out Australian tour and was set to conquer again with his Future History World Tour in 2012, before a serious accident during tour rehearsals lead to the cancellation of the tour.

Despite his forced hiatus during 2012, the 2011 Pop Songwriter of the Year has amassed impressive sales of more than 15 million tracks in the US and 25 million worldwide, including massive top 10 hits: ‘Whatcha Say’, ‘In My Head’ and ‘Ridin’ Solo’ from his ARIA #4 self-titled debut album plus ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’, ‘It Girl’, ‘Breathing’ and ‘Fight for You’ from the top 10 album ‘Future History’.

Jason Derulo is back at the top of his game, with an incredible new album, new hit singles and an insatiable desire to thrill his fans with a memorable live show.  He is excited and looking forward to an unbelievable touring experience with his great Australian fans.

DATES/TIME

Mon 05 May 2014

Ticketed Start 7:30pm
Support Act: 7:30pm-7:45pm Fresh
Interval: 7:45pm-7:55pm
Support Act: 7:55pm-8:35pm Ricki Lee & Titanium
Interval: 8:35pm-9:05pm    
Main Act: 9:05pm-10:20pm JASON DERULO
Finish: 10:20pm

Find out more on the Qantas Credit Union Arena Official Website

Ten FREE Events at Sydney Festival

You don’t need to miss out on Sydney Festival if the pennies are short after Christmas. Here are ten free events that measure up!

Sydney Festival looks great this year! But what excites us most at artsHub are the number of free events spread across the city and extending to the Festival's new hub at Parramatta. There is something for everyone - as the saying goes - from jumping castles to kookie interactive film noir and roof top jamming sessions. 

Here is our list of top ten FREE events to put in your diary this January. 

1. Christian Boltanski @ Carriageworks

16 tonnes of scaffolding with a random  filmscript moving through it, this interactive installation will captive the imagination of all ages. Chance is his first major installation to be presented in Australla, a work that was originally created for the French Pavilion at the 2011 Venice Biennale. At Carriageworks from 10 January through 23 March.

2. Climbing the walls with Leandro Erlich @ Darling Harbour

Argentinian artist Leandro Erlich is known for his ability to skew architectural perspective in his interactive installations. Known internationally, he comes to Darling Harbour during the festival turning what appears to be a standard 19thc dock-side building on its end, giant mirrors allowing anyone to have the ability to defy gravity. It is the ultimate selfie opp! Merchants Store will be at Darling Harbour 9-23 January.

3. Stonehenge in Hyde Park

Always wanted to visit Stonehenge? Well Sydney Festival brings you the next best thing, Sacrilege (pictured top). As the spiel goes this timeless monument has had ‘an irreverent makeover’. The work of Turner Prize winning artist Jeremy Deller, this giant jumping castle allows you to physically collide with history. Open 9 – 26 January.

4. Roman Ondak in Parramatta

Presented by Kaldor Public Art Projects at Parramatta Town Hall, this trio of performative art works by Slovakian artist Roman Ondak will include Measuring the Universe, previously presented in New York and London, Terrace a new work for Parramatta, and Swap, which featured in last year’s popular 13 Rooms at Pier 2/3. Be part of contemporary art from 10 – 24 January.

5. Festival Village in Hyde Park

Running throughout Sydney Festival Hyde Park will be transformed into the Festival Village, a hub for beverages, food and entertainment including the location of the infamous Spiegeltent, with nightly performance. From 8-26 January (closed Mondays), entry near the Archibald Fountain.

6. Concerts under the stars at the Domain

And the cornerstone of each Sydney Festival is the Domain concert series. Mark the dates for your diary now: 11 January is that night of popular smorgasbords both on and off stage as thousands gather with their picnic hampers under the stars; And on 26 January be prepared to enter an interstellar zone with Symphony in The Domain, with Gustav Holst’s The Planets and readings by the Bell Shakespeare company.

7. Interactive cinema at Artspace

Sydney artist Alex Davies loves to mess with your mind. ‘Step into The  Very Near Future and you’ll find yourself in th ebacklot with the cast and crew of a film noir in the making. From 16 January – 16 February (closed Mondays).

8. Pop 2014 – the street party of the year.

Street theatre, music, amazing food – it is a recipe for the coolest street party – including performances by jazz legend Ambrose Akinmusire, the soul sounds of Bella Kalolo, blues-infused funk of Ben Capalan to funk in Prince Alfred Park with Lee Fields & The Expressions. Head to Parramatta on 10 January to be part of it.

9. Donny Benet in the Spielgeltent

Donny Benet is claimed ‘the poster boy of Italo funk disco’. Mixing late nights in The Spielgeltent on 10, 17 and 24 January, it is the perfect place to drop in to keep the mood going after catching a spot of theatre during the Festival.

10. Make those summer lights last at Paradiso Lates

And more for the late night dwellers – check out the Paradiso Terrace Bar at Sydney Town Hall for after-hours entertainment. With a rolling schedule of free bands and DJs you can get down at the top, skyline and projections adding to the party buzz. Check the festival night for specific performances.

And remember to visit the Festival site to stay in touch with the latest new.

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Bruce Springsteen Live in Concert - AllPhones Arena, Sydney

After delivering in March 2013 what many critics and fans declared the ‘greatest rock and roll show on earth,’ Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have announced they are headed back to Sydney in 2014 for their most extensive tour of our shores to date.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band brought the Wrecking Ball tour to Sydney earlier this year on their first tour Down Under in more than a decade, performing three hour plus shows.

Said Springsteen’s long-time manager and producer, Jon Landau:

“Our shows in Australia earlier this year were among the very best and most satisfying of our whole 128 show tour. 

The crowds were tremendous, the fans as warm, friendly, and welcoming as we could ever hope for, and the quality of the performances, as virtually every reviewer commented, were spectacularly high."

WITH SOME VERY SPECIAL GUESTS:

- HUNTERS & COLLECTORS REFORM FOR SPECIAL MELBOURNE ONLY SHOW
- JIMMY BARNES - AUCKLAND ONLY
- DAN SULTAN - MELBOURNE & HUNTER VALLEY ONLY

When: Wednesday 19th February 2014

Where: Allphones Arena, sydney

Pricing:

Front Standing – General Admission: $227.90
A Reserve: $227.90
B Reserve: $196.00
C Reserve: $129.40
D Reserve: $99.70

Tickets Onsale Now!

Metro Hotel on Pitt is currently running an accommodation compeition - the prize is Tickets to see Bruce Springsteen in Concert in Sydney

The Addams Family - Now Playing at Capitol Theatre

The Addams Family – The Broadway Musical, features an original story. It’s every parent’s nightmare. Your little girl has suddenly become a young woman, and what’s worse, has fallen deliriously in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family.

Yes, Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has a “normal” boyfriend, and for parents Gomez and Morticia, it’s a shocking development that turns the Addams house upside down when they are forced to host a dinner for the young man and his parents.

The production features all the favourite characters – Uncle Fester, Grandma, Pugsley, Lurch, and the Beineke Family of Mal, Alice and Lucas. Starring John Waters, Chloё Dallimore and Russell Dykstra, this lovable production is sure to have you in stitches!


Duration of the performance is 2 hrs and 35 mis (including a 20 min interval)


The Addams Family is appropriate for children ages 7 and up

Playing at the Capitol Theatre from 10 March

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The Script Live at Sydney Entertainment Centre

The Script are confirmed to return to Australia in 2013 with their biggest national tour to date!

With a sell-out performance at The Metro Theatre in Sydney, the show gave their fans a taste of all their new songs including the current hit; the appropriately titled ‘Hall Of Fame’ featuring will.i.am. The Metro show sold out in a matter of minutes so anticipation is high for the Script’s forthcoming arena shows, with these epic venues giving the band ample opportunity to perform the grand, sweeping anthems that have become so synonymous with their name.

Band mates Danny O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Glen Power are known for thrilling their audiences with performances that echo with both the upbeat, groove laden numbers as well their stunning ballads, inviting you on the genre defying journey that has left audiences all over the world on their feet cheering for more.

With 128 million YouTube views, 1.5 million Twitter followers, 3.7 million fans on Facebook and two BRIT nominations, The Script have become an unstoppable force. After two sold out Australian tours and two platinum selling albums about to become “#3”, these concert tickets will be gone in literally minutes.

Call in sick, skip class, do whatever you have to do, just don’t miss this chance...

Sunday 07th April 2013, Starts at 7:30 PM at the Sydney Entertainment Centre

Maroon 5 Announces Whirlwind Aussie Tour

Maroon 5 are returning to Australia for a whirlwind tour later this year.

The three time Grammy-winning band will play in Sydney and Melbourne in October for two exclusive shows, Mushroom Group Promotions announced on Sunday.

Joining Maroon 5 for the two shows will be Australia-based band Evermore and Las Vegas three-piece The Cab.

Maroon 5's popularity has grown since their last Australian tour thanks to lead singer Adam Levines' role on the American version of The Voice, alongside Christina Aguilera, Blake Shelton and Cee Lo Green.

The band's latest hits include Payphone (featuring American rapper Wiz Khalifa) and Moves Like Jagger (featuring Aguilera), which saw the band nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and win the 2012 Peoples Choice Award for Favourite Band.

Tickets go on sale for Frontier Members on Wednesday, June 27. General public tickets go on sale on Tuesday the third of July, from 9am local time.

TOUR DATES

October 12 - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne.

October 13 - Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney

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ROCK THE BALLET - State Theatre Sydney

Rasta Thomas’ Rock the Ballet is a fusion of classic Ballet technique blended with the excitement of musical theatre, hip hop, ballet, tap, contemporary, gymnastics and more.

Rasta Thomas’ Rock the Ballet features a stellar soundtrack including some of the biggest hits from U2, Michael Jackson, Prince, Queen, Coldplay and Lenny Kravitz. Set against a backdrop of video projected scenery, the show is exciting, fun, fleshy, raunchy powerful, and brilliantly entertaining and as the New York Times wrote "Rasta Thomas has enormous talent and undeniable charisma", "Excellent dancers", "Crowd pleasing"
- The New York Times

Founder, Director & Principal Dancer, Rasta Thomas describes Rock the Ballet as “It’s a new type of ballet for the 21st century and we are calling it Pop-Ballet”.

Versatile and gutsy, these talented performers stretch the bounds of dancing with athletic jumps, endless turns and endearing individuality. Featuring the sensational talents of six Bad Boys and one Pretty Girl, this show will surely get you on your feet and smiling.

Multi award winning Director and Principal Dancer, Rasta Thomas was, in 2001, the first American to become a member of the Kirov Ballet in St. Petersburg, Russia and then in 2003 he joined Dance Theatre of Harlem. In 2005, Thomas starred on Broadway in Twyla Tharp's hit musical, Movin' Out.

Thomas has danced some of the greatest roles ever created by Petipa, Balanchine, Robbins and more. He has been a principal dancer with over 20 professional companies including American Ballet Theater and Japan's K-Ballet. He has performed at the Academy Awards, danced at the White House and made the film One Last Dance with Patrick Swayze.

The Rock the Ballet company includes the talents dance of New York Fringe Festival dancer, Michael Keefe, Robbie Nicholson from Broadway’s Music Man, award-winning choreographer and director, Adrienne Canterna-Thomas and So You Think You Can Dance US finalists, Karla Garcia, Jakob Karr, Kameron Bink and Kevin Mylrea.

“Rock the Ballet is a show that goes way beyond a normal dance company experience... I am amazed by our success...and I am so excited about introducing pop-ballet to Australian audiences!” said Rasta Thomas.

"The Bad Boys of Dance strive to free ballet from its prissy aura… The Bad Boys of dance... are proclaiming loud and clear that ballet is sexy, spectacular, and yes, very masculine"
The New Yorker

"Absolutely dazzling dancing"
Boston Globe

“The Amazing Boys performing in Rock the Ballet are taking Hamburg by storm... Rock the Ballet is a sort of a rejuvenating cure for the ballet that is to include tap-dancing, Hip-Hop, Martial Arts, show and humour”.
Hamburger Morgenpost

Running Times
Act 1: 45 minutes
Interval: 20 minutes
Act 2: 40 minutes
* Running times are approximate and may change without notice

Ticket Prices
A-Reserve: $98.90
B-Reserve: $89.90
Concessions: $79.90
Groups 10+: $79.90
School & Dance Groups: $59.90

The Pogues Live in Sydney Tonight Wednesday 11, 2012

The Pogues, or Pogue Mahone (kiss my arse in Gaelic) as they were then known, came kicking and screaming into the world in 1982 and have been an indelible high watermark on the fickle tide of popular music for the last 30 years. The Pogues command an army of die-hard fans the world over, captivated by the power and conviction of one of the last true punk rock bands.

After the seminal album Red Roses for Me, followed by Rum Sodomy & the Lash, critical accolades began to appear for charismatic front man MacGowan. If I Should Fall from Grace with God and Peace and Love, brought the band commercial success, but cracks appeared, resulting in MacGowan being cast adrift after the recording of Hell's Ditch.

The Pogues reconvened in 2001 with their front man refreshed, yet as wild as ever, and this April will bring their own brand of fiery, literate, celtic rock to Australia.

TOUR DATE*:

Wednesday 11 April 2012 - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
*Ticketek is selling for the above venue only.

ROD STEWART DINNER & SHOW PACKAGE WED 15 FEBRUARY 2012 6:30pm

An additional show for Rod Stewart has just been announced with Rod rocking the Sydney Entertainment Centre for a second night with his incredible 'The Hits' Tour.

All of Rod's signature hits will be included; Tonight's The Night, Maggie May, You Wear It Well, Stay With Me, The First Cut Is The Deepest, Sailing, Hot Legs, Da Ya Think I'm Sexy... his list of chart-toppers goes on and on.

The Sydney Entertainment Centre is pleased to offer a very special package for his second concert date, a Dinner & Show Package which includes a delicious and freshly prepared 3 course meal catered by our Executive Chef and his team. This package gives you access and exclusive use of a private function room featuring live music entertainment. Also included is a beer, wine and soft drink package, souvenir lanyard, along with your GOLD ticket for $299.00 per person.

Don't miss out on Rod Stewart performing all the hits you've come to love over the years with special guest support, Diesel, on Wednesday 15 February 2012!

Click here to view the seating chart

*The Gold Reserved seats are in the first few rows of Sections 8, 9 or 10

to book call 02 9320 4200 or email

concertplus@sydentcent.com.au

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