Sydney Tourism News and Information: Roxette LIVE in Sydney FEB 2012

So I guess you heard that the first Roxette Sydney show sold out in a mere couple of hours and you weren't quick enough huh? We can't let you fret...

An extra Sydney show has been added to the Roxette itinerary, Marie & Per are adamant they couldn't leave us disappointed...

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Roxette LIVE in Sydney FEB 2012

Sydney Tourism News and Information: How to Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular

How to Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular - World Tour Premiers in Australia, March 2012

Global Creatures, the masterminds behind the phenomenon Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular, and DreamWorks Theatricals are bringing high-flying, fire-breathing dragons to life in an unprecedented live entertainment event for a worldwide audience. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON ARENA SPECTACULAR is an epic arena adventure inspired by the Academy Award nominated DreamWorks Animation firm, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: How to Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular

Sydney Tourism News and Information: SYDNEY SECURES ANOTHER WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL - AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN

NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell today announced the stage musical of the Academy Award- winning film An Officer and a Gentleman will have its world premiere season in Sydney in 2012.

Mr O’Farrell made the announcement aboard HMAS Sydney at Garden Island with Minister for Major Events George Souris and Producer John Frost.

“It is with great pleasure that I am able to announce another world premiere musical for Sydney, An Officer and a Gentleman, opening at the Lyric Theatre on May 24 next year,” Mr O’Farrell said.

“This is another major theatrical coup - Sydney was chosen over London and New York for the world premiere of this new stage production.

“Sydney is now officially the number one city for first run musicals in Australia.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: SYDNEY SECURES ANOTHER WORLD PREMIERE MUSICAL - AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN

What's On Ipswich: Altiyan Childs: Live and No Lies Tour

The people’s choice and unlikely dark horse to take the inaugural X Factor title of 2010, Altiyan Childs followed his iconic win with a hugely successful sold out Australian east coast tour, as well as having been invited to perform to over 200,000 people at a 2010 Christmas event in Auckland, New Zealand.

What's On Ipswich: Altiyan Childs: Live and No Lies Tour

Taylor Swift Will Return to Australia in 2012

Taylor Swift has extended her Speak Now world tour, adding six dates in Australia and New Zealand in 2012. In less than a year, the globetrotting superstar will have visited nearly 20 countries spanning four continents since the hugely successful tour's official kick-off in Singapore in February.

The 'Sparks Fly' singer first visited Down Under as a headlining act during her 2010 Fearless tour. Click below to watch Taylor's Australian video diary.



Taylor Swift 2012 Speak Now tour dates

March 2 - Perth, Australia
March 4 - Adelaide, Australia
March 6 - Brisbane, Australia
March 9 - Sydney, Australia
March 13 - Melbourne, Australia
March 16 - Auckland, New Zealand

Click here to find a Taylor's complete tour schedule and ticket availability.

What's On Ipswich: 'In Dreams' The Roy Orbison Story - What's on in Ipswich

Now for the very first time Australian audiences can experience the magic of Orbisons music from his early Rockabilly roots at Sun records in the fifties through the sixties, seventies and into the Travelling Wilburys era in the eighties.

Bringing a new twist to the performances is ‘wordsmith’ Noel Sheridan who segues between the musical content with an interesting narrative of information and history of the Roy Orbison story.

Supported by his 5pce band and special guest Artist Marcel Riesco brings a true ‘Live on Stage’ performance that is sure to have the audience ‘Crying’ out for more.

What's On Ipswich: 'In Dreams' The Roy Orbison Story - What's on in Ipswich

What's On Ipswich: Waltzing Our Matilda - Civic Theatre Ipswich

A theatrical journey through the wonderful music and history of Queensland as told by legendary Australian poet Banjo Paterson. While Banjo Paterson tries to write what will someday be his most performed and recognised work (Waltzing Matilda), he reflects on the history and characters of our sunburnt country. Be entertained with Jason Barry-Smith as Banjo Paterson, Emily Burke as soprano Dame Nellie Melba, Zoe Taylor as Gladys Moncrieff, Guy Booth as distinguished bass-baritone Peter Dawson and David Kidd as renowned Queensland tenor Donald Smith.

What's On Ipswich: Waltzing Our Matilda - Civic Theatre Ipswich