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TOURS & EVENTS 2009


Peats Ridge 2008/09
on Sale NOW!

Dates: Monday 29 December 2008 to Thursday 1 January 2009 – Glenworth Valley, NSW


The first major Event in Australia to run completely on renewable energy and winner of the NSW Government 2008 Green Globe Award for Environmental Sustainability across all industries
Peats Ridge Festival is also a winner of the 'Greener Festival' award for 2007 - the badge of excellence awarded to green festivals.
See: www.agreenerfestival.com

Welcome in 2009 at PEATS RIDGE FESTIVAL.
Three gorgeous days of music, performance, cabaret, new media, projection and soundscape art. Plus markets, rainforest bush walks, kayaking, horse-riding, riverside camping, idyllic swimming holes and you have an unforgettable way to welcome in the New Year.



SUN 4 JAN

DAYS LIKE THIS!  FESTIVAL
4 Stages (Indoor & Outdoor)
Entertainment Qtr
Moore Park
12noon-10pm
www.dayslikethis.com.au 

FAT FREDDYS DROP
PUBLIC ENEMY

mr. scruff
SHARON JONES & THE DAP-KINGS
+ more

Tix: $97+ b/f www.moshtix.com.au

www.inthemix.com.au


 

MON 5 JAN


DONAVON FRANKENREITER (USA)

Mona Vale Hotel
2 Park St (Cnr Barrenjoey Rd), Mona Vale   
Tickets     Moshtix: 1300438849
www.monavalehotel.com.au





Fri Jan 9

Jamie Lidell (LIVE with 5 piece band)

Jamie Lidell (LIVE with 5 piece band)

Mad Racket is proud to present Jamie Lidell performing live with his band in his only non-Festival appearance in Sydney.

Since the phenomenal success of Multiply, Jamies unique sound has turned heads around the globe, and his most recent album, Jim, cemented his position as a leading light of modern soul and pop. Using a unique fusion of technology and genuine live performance, Jamie manages to cross musical lines with ease, simultaneously appealing to the futurist and the reminiscent music lover. His live performances, teetering on the brink of chaos, bring the musical process to front and centre as few performers can. And then theres his voice

The past few years have been a productive whirl for Jamie, during which he has honed his live show into a five-piece band and produced another stunning album. Dont miss this opportunity to catch one of the music worlds fastest rising stars, fresh from a European tour supporting Sir Elton John (yes, that one!) in his only Sydney headline show.

Support by Mad Racket DJs Jimmi James, Ken Cloud, Zootie and Simon Caldwell and very special guests.

PHONE: 1300 GET TIX (438 849)

VISIT: The Forum Sydney

EMAIL: ticketsupport@moshtix.com.au


 

JON CLEARY SOLO AUSTRALIAN TOUR

JON CLEARY SOLO AUSTRALIAN TOUR

The Basement, NSW

Fri 09 Jan
09:30 PM
$30 + bf

After two massive Australian tours in the last 18 months and fresh off touring the Globe in support of his recent Live Album 'MO HIPPA' which was recorded in Sydney, Jon Cleary returns to Australia for a new and very special solo tour. Amongst hallowed ranks of legend New Orleans "piano professors" such as Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint and Dr John, Jon Cleary is on a tenure track. His Australian tour history almost speaks for itself, he is repeat offender at The Byron Bay Bluesfest and has enjoyed a number of critically acclaimed national tours both with his band The Absolute Monster Gentlemen and with long time friend, the late Jackie Orszaczky. This tour marks a new milestone for Jon, an entire solo tour showcasing his world renowned piano playing and song craft in the most intimate of settings. Cleary, born in England, is an adopted son of the Crescent City, a quick study having recorded five soul-soaked R&B funk albums on his own. As a session man, he's played with Taj Mahal, B.B. King, Van Morrison, Dr John, Ryan Adams, Eric Burdon and Bonnie Raitt, to name a few, and is a longstanding member of Raitt's touring band. Cleary just recorded with John Scofield and will be touring with the legendary guitarist as well as George Porter Jnr (of The Meters) starting in November. Next year Cleary will also be embarking on a special tour called 'The Keys to New Orleans', featuring Allen Toussaint and Henry Butler but Australia gets the first taste of Cleary Solo!

http://www.joncleary.com

Gen. admission Standing tix: $30 + booking fee presale

$35 at the door if available

 

 


GRACE JONES - THE HURRICANE TOUR

Sat 11, 13 & 14 Jan 2009 @ 9pm

 GRACE JONES - THE HURRICANE TOUR

The Enmore Theatre
118-132 Enmore Road
(closest cross street - Simmons St)
NEWTOWN, NSW 2042

Price:  A RESERVE $130 / $120 & B RESERVE $95 / $85
Bookings:  02 9550 3666
Mode:   General Admission Standing & Reserved Seating
Tickets:   On sale now @ Ticketek

Andy Warhol photographed her, Keith Haring painted her, Bowie and Iggy Pop lined up to write songs for her – model, actress, performer, entertainer, singer, producer, writer, the enigma that is Ms Grace Jones has, of late, been reaffirming herself as the superstar she has always been.

Sydney Festival continues its investigation into artists who changed the face of popular music with the first public performances in Australia in 20 years of Grace Jones, the woman who prophetically blurred the lines between music, art and fashion.

In a career that transformed dance music, she has brought us genre bending tracks such as ‘Love is the Drug’, ‘Pull up to the Bumper’, ‘My Jamaican Guy’, ‘Nipple to the Bottle’, ‘Slave to the Rhythm’, ‘Warm Leatherette’ and ‘Nightclubbing’, to name but a few.

Her one-off London show at the Royal Festival Hall on June 19 for Massive Attack’s Meltdown concerts tantalisingly fuelled excitement for her forthcoming album, Hurricane, featuring collaborations with Tricky, Brian Eno and Sly and Robbie. The Telegraph observed that “all around the gawping, whistling, cheering Festival Hall was the sense that this is how a star should be”. The show has been one of the most talked about of the year.

In this Sydney-only engagement at the Enmore Theatre, Jones will remind audiences of the power of her remarkable back catalogue and introduce us to blistering new material from Hurricane, the next chapter in a truly amazing career.

Simply unmissable.

www.enmoretheatre.com.au


 

 


 

TUES 13 Jan

JAMES 'BLOOD' ULMER

JAMES 'BLOOD' ULMER

ALL TOMORROW'S PARTIES, 2SER and DRUM present JAMES 'BLOOD' ULMER. Avant blues & jazz legend James 'Blood' Ulmer will appear in solo mode performing an intimate show at the Basement tonight. The South Carolina born musician has a pedigree others could only dream of. A soul jazz guitarist initially, 'Blood' would go on to record with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in an outfit that included Rashied Ali and Larry Young before moving on to the become the first electric guitarist to record with free-jazz pioneer Ornette Coleman, a result that proved to be both innovative and inspired.

http://www.myspace.com/jamesbloodulmer

Gen. admission Standing tix: $40 + booking fee



Tues 3 Feb 2009
Ragga Muffin
Featuring
Ziggy Marley, Eddy Grant (UK), Ali Campbell (UK), Shaggy (USA), Arrested Development (USA), Inner Circle (USA), Bonjah
4.45pm
Hordern Pavillion
Tickets on sale now: $119
Gig Info

 



Thurs 12 - Sun 15 Feb 2009

Roberta Flack Australian Tour

Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall

Roberta Flack Australian Tour

Supporting Artist: Sydney Symphony
Dates: Thu 12 Fri 13, Sat 14, Sun 15 Feb 2009
Venue: Sydney Opera House - Concert Hall
Bennelong Point  Sydney NSW
Price: $48 - $128
Description: Roberta Flack has built a flawless reputation as one of the greatest soul singers of our time. With a sensational career spanning over three decades, and no plans to slow down, she is a music legend whose talent lies in her smooth and sophisticated vocal style combined with an impeccable gift for storytelling. The result is her trademark ability to get right inside a song and reach her listeners, heart to heart, soul to soul.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the urban, timeless cool of the one and only Roberta Flack as she performs all her heartfelt classics.

Other Dates:

30 Jan Hamer Hall - The Arts Centre VIC; 31 Jan Hamer Hall - The Arts Centre VIC; 4 Feb Brisbane Entertainment Centre QLD; 6 Feb Festival Theatre SA;
7 Feb Festival Theatre SA; 17 Feb Wrest Point Entertainment Centre TAS; 21 Feb Kings Park & Botanic Gardens WA





FEBRUARY 14 2009

 

SYDNEY - Good Vibrations Festival 2009

SYDNEY - Good Vibrations Festival 2009

Good Vibrations Festival is approaching its 6th year this February and has become a landmark on the Australian Summer calendar. Bringing together the finest beat-based party music from around the World, Good Vibrations always delivers an unforgettable party atmosphere and is first and foremost about putting the Festive back into Festival!


Artists appearing:
Fatboy Slim
The Presets
The Roots
Deadmau5
The Pharcyde (original line up)
Sam Sparro
Roni Size Reprazent
Chromeo
Stanton Warriors
The Potbelleez
Kid Kenobi & MC Shureshock
Micky Slim
Yelle
Wale
The Cuban Brothers
Miami Horror
Rico Tubbs
Mike Relm

Hosted by your master of ceremonies Supernatural



 

Dream Entertainment presents select tour dates of Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter

 

PETER CETERA
with a performance at SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE (Harbour Theatre)
on Saturday 21st February.
Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Peter Cetera has succeeded with two profound musical careers.
As a distinguished solo artist since 1986, his notable hits have included the #1 Single and
Academy Award Nominated song “Glory of Love” from the hit movie ”Karate Kid II”, “The Next Time I Fall”
with gospel singer Amy Grant, “Feels Like Heaven” with Chaka Khan, “After All” with Cher, from the motion picture
“Chances Are”, and “No Explanation” from the mega hit film “Pretty Woman”.


Prior to his prominent solo career, (from 1968 thru 1986) Peter Cetera was ‘the’ legendary voice,
songwriter, & bass player for the Multi-Platinum group “Chicago”.His world wide success with the
Grammy Award winning band include the gigantic hits“If You Leave Me Now”, “Hard To Say I’m Sorry”,
“Baby What A Big Surprise”, “You’re the Inspiration”, “Just You ‘N’ Me”, “Stay The Night”,
“25 Or 6 To 4”, “Questions 67 & 68”, “Happy Man” and many more included in any Peter Cetera live
concert performance.
Recently, Peter has announced that ‘for the first time in 15 years’ he has reformed his classic
“7 Piece Electric Band” adding another exciting performance format to the music that continues to
touch the lives of so many people around the world.

Peter Cetera will perform three concerts in Australia;
Sydney (Sydney Entertainment Centre - Harbour Theatre, Saturday 21st February),
Melbourne (Hamer Hall, Monday 23rd February)and
Perth (Challenge Stadium, Wednesday 25th February)

Tickets on sale through TICKETMASTER Monday 15th December.

 

 



MARCH 2009


 

Eric Clapton Tour “Down Under” in 2009

Legendary musician Eric Clapton will travel "Down Under" with his band for a series of concerts in New Zealand and Australia in March 2009. The "Down Under" concerts will kick off 4 March in Auckland, New Zealand and end 11 March in Melbourne, Australia. Tickets for all shows will go on sale 24 October to the general public. Localized pre-sales going on now.

Tickets for all shows went on-sale on 24 October to the general public.  Ticketmaster and Tickettek are the only authorized sources of tickets for the concerts in New Zealand and Australia. Recommend that fans check with their local Ticketmaster and Tickettek outlets for further sale details, especially regarding specialized, local "pre-sales".

New Zealand and Australia Tour Dates:

4 March - Vector Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Internet sales: ticketmaster.co.nz
Telephone sales: 970-9700
General Public On Sale is 24 October at 9AM local time
My Ticketmaster Pre-Sale: 22 October at 12PM to 23 October at 5PM

7 March - Hope Estate Winery, Hunter Valley (Pokolbin NSW) Australia
Internet sales: ticketmaster.com.au
Telephone sales: 136-100
General Public On Sale is 24 October at 9AM local time
Internet Mastercard Pre-Sale 20 October 12PM to 21 October at 5PM
My Ticketmaster Pre-Sale 22 October at 12PM to 23 October at 5PM

8 March - Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia
Internet sales: ticketmaster.com.au
Telephone sales: 136-100
General Public On Sale is 24 October at 9AM local time
Internet Mastercard Pre-Sale 20 October 12PM to 21 October at 5PM
My TM Pre-Sale 22 October at 12PM to 23 October at 5PM

11 March - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Australia
Internet sales: tickettek.com.au
Telephone sales: 132-849
General public on sale is Friday 24 October at 9AM
Internet Premium Visa Pre-Sale 20 October to 22 October at 9AM



Thursday 5 March & Friday 6 March 2009
at 8:00pm

TINA ARENA       

TINA ARENA  at the State Theatre

 




“A beautiful voice telling a beautiful story.” Cameron Adams, Herald Sun ’07. Tina Arena - Singer, songwriter and musical theatre star is one of Australia’s most popular and enduring artists. Her remarkable career spans some 30 years and evokes praise from peers and critics worldwide for her exceptional vocal ability, work ethic, and down-to-earth attitude. She is an international success but an Aussie girl at heart.
In 2007 Tina released ‘Songs of Love & Loss’ – a selection of hand-picked songs that she grew up listening to, and connected with, that centred on the human emotions of ‘love & loss’ – songs by Dusty Springfield, LuLu, REM, Kate Bush etc. The album went on to become one of the highest selling Australian albums of that year and peaked at #3 on the national charts.
In early 2008 Tina sold out three concerts at the Sydney Opera House and two at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall, then returned again mid-year as a special guest on the Andrea Bocelli tour, joining him at the close of the show with 3 duets including ‘The Prayer’ and ‘Canto Della Terra’.
“Tina Arena is a beautiful singer." Andrea Bocelli ’08.
With little time to recover from the Bocelli tour, Tina was straight back into Angel Studios in London to record ‘Songs of Love & Loss 2’ along with conductor Simon Hale and the London Studio Orchestra. In a continuation of the theme the album includes Tina’s unique interpretation of ‘Call Me’ Blondie, ‘Oh Me Oh My’ LuLu, ‘Only Women Bleed’ Alice Cooper, and ‘I Hope I Never’ Split Enz, and others including a Tina original ‘Living a Lifetime’. “She’s amazing...she rises to the challenge of having everything going straight to tape. Many artists would crumble in these conditions but Tina seems to shine. Simon Hale – Conductor London Studio Orchestra ’08.
Whether she is singing her self-penned hits Sorrento Moon, Chains or Burn, or spine-tingling renditions of contemporary classics by Lulu, Dusty Springfield or The Police, Tina is acclaimed as one of the world’s most versatile and magnificent vocal interpreters. Tina Arena returns to Australia in 2009 with a spectacular concert program, accompanied by her superb band augmented with strings, horns, percussion and harp.
Spine tingling, goose-bumping and all those other superlatives spring to mind when you hear an artist reaching grand new heights.” Daily Telegraph “Her shows are a sensation” Sydney Morning Herald
Tina Arena ‘Songs of Love & Loss 2’ on sale November 15 through EMI Music

Prices:
Premium $125
A Reserve $109
B Reserve $99
Website:
http://www.tinaarena.com/

 
Friday, 13 March 2009 at 8:00pm

DAVID CAMPBELL           
DAVID CAMPBELL at the State Theatre


The finest entertainer in the country, David Campbell, is back with his best show to date – “The Good Lovin’ Tour 2009”. This hot new show will feature in full David’s brand new album “Good Lovin’” which is a thundering collection of classic ‘60’s blue eyed soul. Tracks like “1, 2’ 3”, “Now That I’ve Found You”, “You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling”’ “Devil In A Blue Dress” and of course “Good Lovin’” will be brought to the stage with Campbell’s larrikin charm and incredible voice. On top of this David will also be performing material from his multi-platinum “Swing Sessions” albums so expect classic Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Sammy Davis Jr and of course Sinatra tunes all night long.

For a show full of classic hits and superb showmanship don’t miss David Campbell’s “Good Lovin’ Tour 2009” – the best show you will see all year!
Prices:
VIP $99
Premimum A Reserve $85
A Reserve $75
B Reserve $69
C Reserve $59

 


 


Guy Sebastian: Live & By Request
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Guy Sebastian: Live & By Request

Presented by: The Harbour Agency & 22 Management

Guy Sebastian will be performing his own concerts for the first time in twelve months in a couple of not to be missed showcase events. In an exclusive night of performance the audience will get to request Guy and his smoking band to perform tracks off his past albums and select other songs to be posted on his website. Widely recognised as one of the country’s greatest voices, Guy became the first Australian Idol winner in 2003, capturing the hearts of Australians with his uniqueness and incredible vocal talent. His first solo single 'Angels Brought Me Here' debuted at number one and was the highest selling Australian single in ARIA chart history. Guy has now released 4 multi-platinum selling albums and toured the country to sold-out venues.

In full 10 piece mode, Guy and his band will be performing all of his hits from his past four multi platinum albums plus more and fans will get to experience a world exclusive where Guy will perform select tracks from his forthcoming album. These promise to be incredible not to be missed shows!

Guy’s 5th album is due out mid 2009!

TOUR DATES:*
Fri 27 - Sat 28 March - The Palms At Crown, VIC
Friday 3 April - Theatre Royal, Sydney

*Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.