Simple Minds And Devo Take To Australia

Two rather different but very popular ‘80s pop acts are coming together for a big tour of Australia this December, as Simple Minds and Devo play a series of theatre and winery shows with support from Australian art-rock superstars the church and, for some shows, the Sean Kelly led Models.

Australia was the first territory to embrace the music of Simple Minds, their Love Song in 1981 was a massive hit here, as was the New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) album which followed in 1982. Of course, after that, they became one of the world’s biggest bands with hits like Don’t You (Forget About Me) and Alive and Kicking which continue to be cherished the world over.

One of the most exciting, subversive and infectious acts of the post-punk era, Devo not only have a swag of hits, but a huge number of critically adored records which are seen to be some of the most influential among many modern bands. Likewise, their stage show has always been one that confounds and intrigues and their recent visits as headliners of the Splendour In The Grass and Livid festivals have shown that they have not lost any of what made them so exciting.

Alongside the long-standing Australian legends of alternative pop and rock music the church and groundbreaking Aussies Models (who play the A Day On The Green winery dates in the Yarra Valley, Perth, Hunter Valley and Brisbane's Mt Cotton), these shows are set to showcase some of the finest music that came out of the 1980s but is still completely relevant and exciting today.
Tickets are on sale Monday 2 July. Dates are below.

Gaga Arrives in Sydney And Meets The Fans Outside Park Hyatt Hotel Before Night Out

SYDNEY went gaga last night with the arrival of the US pop diva fresh from her three-show tour stop in Brisbane.

And just when we thought the claw-nailed, blue-haired chanteuse may opt for a dowdy tracksuit and some sensible shoes for her Sydney arrival, we were pleasantly relieved to see the visiting singer frock up appropriately for her grand entrance at the Park Hyatt Hotel last night.

Made up from top-to-toe, Lady Gaga spent 30 minutes with fans outside the hotel before retreating inside - where, we hear, she had a wardrobe change before venturing out with some of her entourage. It's understood Gaga and pals stopped by Bar 100 at The Rocks en route to Dave Freeman's Kings Cross speakeasy Backroom.

After all, with three days until her first Sydney show - at Allphones Arena on Wednesday night - there is plenty of time to shake off a hangover.

Meanwhile Gaga's recent censorship troubles in Thailand have followed her to Australia, with reports the Cultural Ministry of Thailand has filed an official complaint with the US Embassy for what it says is an "offensive use of the Thai flag" after she appeared on stage with a Thai flag tied to a motorcycle.

Gaga Arrives in Sydney And Meets The Fans Outside Park Hyatt Hotel Before Night Out

The Fabulous Deltones at the Ipswich Civic Theatre

It only seems like yesterday but more than 50 years on The Delltones are still enchanting and energizing audiences with their highly exciting and colourful performances.

The Delltones with their rich harmonies, featuring the unique voice of PEEWEE WILSON still captivate audiences blending their own hits ‘Gee', ‘You're The Limit', Get A Little Dirt On Your Hands', ‘Come A Little Bit Closer', ‘Hangin'Five' with classic DooWop and Pop.

Audiences still scream, audiences still shout, audiences still go away singing the songs, dancing the steps, chanting the goofy chants and looking forward to coming back for another dose as soon as they can.

The Delltones is the band that makes you feel good long after the show is over!
If you only go out once this year, don't miss the Delltones Live - They're better than ever!

SHOW DETAILS Dates: Saturday 7 July 2012 Time: 8.00pm Tickets: Adult $57 | Conc. $52      Groups 8+ $50  |   Child $28 More Info: music 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 Ipswich Civic Centre Ticket Office located at: 143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Entry from Ipswich City Mall). 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.

Brisbane Hosts Global Sensation Jersey Boys

Brisbane will join New York’s Broadway, London, Las Vegas, and the U.S. National tours as the world-wide smash hit production of Jersey Boys opens at QPAC this July.

Jersey Boys – The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons is the story of how four blue collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop sensations of all time.

Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi joined forces and became The Four Seasons, writing their own hits to sell over 175 million records before they were 30!

Over 1 million people have seen the show in Melbourne and Sydney and over 14 million around the world.

Broadway Producer, Michael David, from Dodger Theatricals is thrilled to bring Jersey Boys to Brisbane.

“The show is chock full of classic Four Seasons show stopping songs and a story that is all the more riveting because it’s true,” he said.

“With an extraordinary cast, we believe Jersey Boys will engage theatregoers and send them dancing out of the Lyric Theatre!”

Jersey Boys features 20 Four Seasons hit songs including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Rag Doll, Oh What a Night and Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.

Jersey Boys – The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons has proven to be a world-wide sensation, winning four 2006 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Olivier Award for Best New Musical in 2009.

In Australia Jersey Boys won two Helpmann Awards being Best Musical and Best Music Direction of a Musical and seven Victorian Green Room Awards.

The Jersey Boys Original Cast Recording also received a 2006 Grammy Award® for Best Musical Show Album.

This is a theatrical event not to be missed.

(Source: brisbanemarketing.com.au)

Sydney Arts and Entertainment Line-up for 2012/13

• Officer and a Gentleman musical – World Premiere at Sydney Lyric Theatre from 18 May 2012
• Vivid Sydney - 25 May to 11 June 2012
• Wallabies v Scotland – Ausgrid Stadium, Newcastle, 5 June, 2012
• Sydney Film Festival – 6 June to 17 June 2012
• 18th Biennale of Sydney – 27 June to 16 September 2012
• Wallabies v Wales – Allianz Stadium, 23 June, 2012
• Annual Helpmann Awards – 24 September 2012, Sydney Opera House
• Legally Blonde the Musical – Australian Premiere at Sydney Lyric Theatre from 4 October 2012
• ARIA Awards - November 2012
• The Immortal Alexander the Great exhibition - The Australian Museum from 24 November 2012
• Sydney Festival – 5 – 28 January 2013
• AACTA Awards - January 2013
• Paris Opera Ballet at The Capitol Theatre - 29 January to 9 February 2013
• Movie Extra Tropfest – 24 February 2013
• Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour, Carmen - Mrs Macquaries Point from March 2013
• The Addams Family – Australian Premiere at The Capitol Theatre from March 2013
• Strictly Ballroom the musical – World Premiere at Sydney Lyric Theatre from September 2013
• The Lion King - the musical returns to Australia, to Premiere in Sydney at The Capitol Theatre from December 2013
• Bledisloe Cup - 10 year deal for Sydney where at least one Bledisloe Cup match will be played in Sydney each year 2012 – 2021.
• NSW to host three 2013 British

Sydney Arts and Entertainment Line-up for 2012/13

PARIS OPERA BALLET'S EXCLUSIVE AUSTRALIAN SEASON IN SYDNEY

The NSW Minister for Tourism, Major Events and the Arts George Souris, this week announced the latest in a long line of major event wins for Sydney. Sydney will stage exclusively the Paris Opera Ballet’s production of Giselle.

Standing alongside dancers Mathias Heymann and Eve Grinsztajn of Paris Opera Ballet, Minister Souris said the event will take place from 29 January to 9 February 2013 and would include 13 performances at the Capitol Theatre.

“This is a unique opportunity to see one of the best known and respected ballet companies present the world’s most popular and performed ballet.

“We expect that around 24,000 tickets will be sold for this production with around 3,000 interstate and overseas visitors travelling to experience the world famous ballet company, injecting more than $3.5 million in direct spend into the NSW economy,” he said.

The NSW Government, through Destination NSW is working with Leo Schofield AM and Ian McRae AO to bring the Paris Opera Ballet to Sydney.

(Source: Insights – Destination NSW)

PARIS OPERA BALLET'S EXCLUSIVE AUSTRALIAN SEASON IN SYDNEY

Sydney Film Festival Receives A Dose Of Samoan Sunshine

Sydney-siders will receive a splash of Samoan sunshine in the middle of winter as Samoa features in an outdoor screen campaign as part of the Sydney Film Festival.

The 59th Sydney Film Festival will run for 12 days and nights from June 6-17 and is one of the longest running events of its kind in the world.

Attended by more than 110,000 viewers, the Festival will showcase the best in film from across Australia and around the world, including features, documentaries, short films and more. The Festival brings the Sydney CBD to life with screenings of over 150 films, red carpet galas,forums and events attended by international guests at venues including the iconic State Theatre and Martin Place Amphitheatre.

Playing its “one place on earth that hasn’t sped up” campaign on screen as a reminder of Lonely Planet’s tribute: “if relaxation was an Olympic event, this is where you’d come to train” Samoa Tourism Authority is proud to support the event and will be enticing film lovers to Samoa with beautiful beach images on the giant LED screen at Martin Place daily during the Festival.

“We are very excited to be part of this year’s 59th Sydney Film Festival,” says Peter Sereno of Samoa Tourism Authority.

“This year marks the 50th Anniversary of our Independence so we wanted to share some of our joy with Sydney and to remind everyone that we are just a 5 hour flight away across the Pacific!  If ever you need a quick escape from the cold winter, take it easy and if you would like to experience Polynesian culture at its most authentic, come and visit our beautiful islands – where the hospitality is as warm as the weather and where the smiles are as bright as the sunshine!”
Sydney Film Festival Receives A Dose Of Samoan Sunshine