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- Location: RAC Arena
After an epic and storied 45-year career that launched an era of rock n roll legends, KISS announced their final tour ever in 2019, appropriately named End of The Road. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers who have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide have said this tour is devoted to the millions of KISS Army fans. It will be the ultimate celebration for those who've seen KISS previously and a last chance for those who haven't. Known for their trademark larger-than-life blistering performances, Kiss has proven for decades why they are hands down the most iconic live show in rock n roll. Tickets on sale now through Ticketek.
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- Location: Kings Park and Botanic Gardens
Multi-award-winning singer-songwriter Rob Thomas is hitting Aussie roads yet again for a massive national tour this November. As both a hugely successful solo artist and frontman for Matchbox Twenty, Rob Thomas will be performing in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. He will also do three winery shows presented by A Day On The Green. This is Rob's 10th Australian tour and to date, he's sold more than half a million tickets in the country. Fans can expect a dynamic show of huge hits and favourites plucked from Thomas' over 30-year career, as well as a tasting of new tracks lifted from Chip Tooth Smile. Among his numerous hits are solo classics like 'Lonely No More', 'This Is How A Heart Breaks', and 'Streetcorner Symphony', Matchbox Twenty favourites 'Push', '3AM', 'If You’re Gone and Bent', as well as 'Smooth', his worldwide smash hit collaboration with Santana. Rob Thomas is one of the most distinctive artists of this or any other era—a gifted vocalist, spell-binding performer and an acclaimed songwriter known across the globe as the lead singer and primary composer of Matchbox Twenty, as well as for his multi-platinum solo work and chart-topping collaborations. As a songwriter and collaborator, Thomas has sold over 80 million records worldwide.
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- Location: Optus Stadium
Following the highly successful 2017 tour in celebration of the 30th anniversary of their seminal album 'The Joshua Tree', U2 will be bringing their acclaimed 'U2 – The Joshua Tree Tour 2019' to Australia and New Zealand this November. This year's run marks the band's return down under since the record-shattering 'U2 360° Tour' in 2010. 'The Joshua Tree Tour' is a celebration of the original album and tour of the same name undertaken by U2 in 1987 and features the complete album played in sequence along with a selection of highlights from U2’s extensive catalogue of songs. The innovative staging includes a specially commissioned series of films from longtime collaborator Anton Corbijn—in brilliant 8k resolution on a 200 x 45 foot cinematic screen, the largest high-res LED screen ever used in a touring show. Confirmed as special guest on all dates are Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Noel said, "We, NGHFB, are beside ourselves. 'The Joshua Tree 2017 Tour' was some of the most fun we ever had. It will be both an honour and a pleasure to share the stage with our friends and comrades once again. It’s gonna be a ripper!".
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- Location: HBF Park
Music icon Elton John will traverse Australia and New Zealand in 2019 to 2020, on his epic Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour. Between December 2019 and February 2020, the legendary performer will perform his thick catalogue of hits to spellbound audiences, on his very last tour, playing across a mammoth run that includes Capital City concerts, along with stops at some of Australia’s finest outdoor venues. Elton John’s three-year Farewell Yellow Brick Road global tour has already been hailed as one of his most "energetic, dazzlingly-original and joyful celebrations (stuff.co.nz)." Some of Elton's legendary hits including beloved songs 'Bennie and the Jets', 'Rocket Man', 'Tiny Dancer', 'Crocodile Rock', 'Philadelphia Freedom' and more, are showcased in a musical masterpiece that is a "reflective and stunning tribute to a great artist’s career (NME)", also celebrating his 50-plus year collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin—one of the greatest song-writing partnerships of all time. "I’m ecstatic and humbled to continue to play for audiences across the globe. I plan to bring to my final tour the passion and creativity that has entertained my fans for decades…It’s the most produced and fantastic show I’ve ever done. I want to go out with a bang..." - Elton John More than a concert, the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour is an unforgettable memory! Presented by Chugg Entertainment, in association with AEG Presents.