Tag Archives: 2018

INCUBUS – Returning For Headline Shows March 2018


In 2018, INCUBUS will return to Australia for their first headline tour in six years to play three shows along the east coast in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. These shows will be the first chance for fans to hear new tracks like ‘Nimble Bastard’ and ‘Glitterbomb’ from their aptly titled eighth studio album, 8. As well as a plethora of hits from their expansive back catalogue spanning the past 20 years.
Continue reading INCUBUS – Returning For Headline Shows March 2018

Tour News : Macklemore – Gemini Australia Tour 2018

After nailing his recent NRL Grand Final performance, four-time Grammy-Award winner Macklemore announced his return for a headline tour this February.

Macklemore is touring in celebration of his new album, Gemini, his first solo album since 2005, following on from the worldwide success for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ albums The Heist (2012) – home to singles ‘Can’t Hold Us’, ‘Thrift Shop’ and ‘Same Love’ – and This Unruly Mess I’ve Made (2016) featuring the smash hit, ‘Downtown’.

Gemini, which peaked at #1 on the iTunes Chart and #3 on the ARIA Album Chart, features hit singles ‘Glorious’ and ‘Good Old Days’. Twice-platinum ‘Glorious’ featuring Skylar Grey, is Macklemore’s fifth ARIA top three single and his first as a solo artist. Also residing in the Top 50 of Billboard’s Hot 100, the track is currently sitting at #2 on the ARIA Chart and at #4 on the iTunes Chart.

Follow up single, ‘Good Old Days’ featuring Kesha, is the latest track to be lifted from Gemini, this week rising to #3 on the iTunes Chart and climbing into the top 20 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

RIVERSTAGE, BRISBANE
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2

HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3 – Limited tickets
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 4 – Limited tickets
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 11 – 3RD & FINAL SHOW*

FESTIVAL HALL, MELBOURNE
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 6
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 7 – 2ND SHOW

– all ages shows –
*THIRD SYDNEY SHOW ON SALE
2PM TODAY

All Other Shows Are On Sale Now

For complete tour and ticket information, visit:
www.macklemore.com & www.livenation.com.au

Zoo Twilights at Melbourne Zoo announces 2018 lineup

Zoo Twilights at Melbourne Zoo 2018
Friday 26 January – Saturday 10 March 2018

Zoo Twilights at Melbourne Zoo today announce their full lineup for their annual summer concert series. Running every weekend in 2018 from Friday 26 January until Saturday 10 March, Zoo Twilights is the ultimate destination for music lovers of all ages, offering the unparalleled thrill of live music set within the Zoo’s world-class grounds, with every ticket sold going back into Zoos Victoria’s ongoing commitment to fight extinction.
Continue reading Zoo Twilights at Melbourne Zoo announces 2018 lineup

Jimmy Barnes Announces ‘Working Class Man: An Evening Of Stories & Songs’ National Tour 2018


Jimmy Barnes’ highly anticipated new memoir Working Class Man will be accompanied by a special 30-date national tour.
Continue reading Jimmy Barnes Announces ‘Working Class Man: An Evening Of Stories & Songs’ National Tour 2018

Twilight At Taronga 2018 Summer Concert Series Announced


Celebrating summer and live music at the ultimate Sydney Harbour destination, the Twilight at Taronga 2018 Summer Concert Series begins on Friday February 2 and runs until Saturday March 17, held on the lawns of the intimate natural amphitheatre within Taronga Zoo.
Continue reading Twilight At Taronga 2018 Summer Concert Series Announced

Rodrigo Y Gabriela Return To Play National Australian Theatre Dates In March 2018


Two years on from their last Australian tour, celebrated Mexican instrumental virtuosos RODRIGO Y GABRIELA return to Australia to play national theatre shows in March 2018. Making their debut appearance at WOMADelaide on Friday 9th March, the duo will take in Melbourne’s Forum on Saturday 10th March, Perth’s Astor Theatre on Tuesday 13th March, Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Thursday 15th March and Brisbane’s The Tivoli on Friday 16th March.
Continue reading Rodrigo Y Gabriela Return To Play National Australian Theatre Dates In March 2018

Tour News : An Evening With Alanis Morissette – Australian Show 2018


For the first time in almost 20 years, ALANIS MORISSETTE will enthrall Australian audiences with her deeply raw, emotional lyrics potent trademark vocals and captivating stage presence, performing songs spanning her entire career in an intimate acoustic trio setting.
Continue reading Tour News : An Evening With Alanis Morissette – Australian Show 2018

Green Day’s Explosive, Award-Winning Musical Returns


The Australian production of Green Day’s American Idiot, the high-octane rock musical, has just announced a national tour in 2018. Following critical and audience acclaim at its Australian premiere in Brisbane earlier this year, this multi-Helpmann Award® nominated show is now set to melt faces and hearts across the country.
Continue reading Green Day’s Explosive, Award-Winning Musical Returns

Falls Festival Sideshows Announced


Secret Sounds Presents
Liam Gallagher * Foster the People * DRAM * The Kooks * Jungle * Everything Everything * Flint Eastwood

Summer festivals are ramping up, New Years Eve planning is underway, and today Secret Sounds are excited to announce a string of Falls Festival Sideshows in Melbourne & Sydney to soothe your NYE hangover and ease you into 2018!

With the Lorne and Byron legs of the Falls Festival selling out in a record 30 mins, and Marion Bay and Fremantle rocketing home at unprecedented speeds, we are happy to give fans another chance to see their favourite artists this summer… presenting international Britpop icon and notoriously entertaining Liam Gallagher, LA’s dance floor-filling indie rock trio Foster The People, and Queen B approved hip-hop artist DRAM.

LIAM GALLAGHER
Presented by Secret Sounds
Making his debut solo appearance down-under with one of the most iconic voices in popular music history, Liam Gallagher has returned in true form with a slot at Glastonbury Festival, a sold-out underplay tour across the UK and Ireland, and an emotional performance at One Love Manchester. His forthcoming debut solo album As You Were confirms that he is as much of a legend now as he ever was, with lead single Wall of Glass already clocking up over 11 million streams on Spotify in just under two months. Lending his voice to a myriad of sing-along tracks as front man of Oasis, including classics like Live Forever, ‘Morning Glory, Wonderwall, and now with new solo material under his belt, get your vocal chords prepped and ready for a show you wont want to miss!
Thu 04 Jan 2018 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Fri 05 Jan 2018 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne

FOSTER THE PEOPLE
Presented by Secret Sounds and Handsome Tours
LA trio Foster The People burst onto the indie scene with their massively popular and infectiously catchy single Pumped Up Kicks, which led them to take home a Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Song as well as Grammy, BRIT, NME and Teen Choice Award nominations. Since then they have been filling dance-floors worldwide with headline tours and slots at some of the biggest international festivals including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury and Coachella. Now the sun-drenched Californian outfit return to Australia, this time bringing their third record Sacred Hearts Club along for the ride, featuring hit single Doing it for the Money.
Thu 4 Jan 2018 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne
Fri 5 Jan 2018 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney

DRAM
Presented by Secret Sounds
With a name short for Does Real Ass Music, 29-year old singer, songwriter and producer DRAM will be making his Australian headline debut early next year. Coming in hot off the back of the release of his debut record Big Baby D.R.A.M. and his chart-topping massive single Broccoli (featuring Lil Yachty), which has amassed over a whopping 396 million streams on Spotify, the world initially took notice with his breakout hit Cha Cha, including Beyoncé herself. Lending his trappy-go-lucky vocals on collaborations with Chance the Rapper, Gorillaz, Erykah Badu, SZA and Calvin Harris, the US hit maker will be hitting the stage after an extensive US headline tour as well as performances at SXSW, Coachella and Austin City Limits.
Fri 5 Jan 2018 – 170 Russell, Melbourne

Please see below for details on our other sideshows below:

THE KOOKS (presented by Secret Sounds and XIII Touring)
Wed 3 Jan 2018 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
Fri 5 Jan 2018 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

JUNGLE (presented by Secret Sounds)
Wed 3 Jan 2018 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Sat 6 Jan 2018 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING (presented by Secret Sounds)
Wed 3 Jan 2018 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Fri 5 Jan 2018 – Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne

FLINT EASTWOOD (presented by Secret Sounds)
Thu 4 Jan 2018 – Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney
Fri 5 Jan 2018 – Curtin Hotel, Melbourne

http://www.secretsounds.com/sideshows/fallsfestival for details

TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: ROGER WATERS US + THEM AUSTRALIA 2018


Rock icon ROGER WATERS will bring his critically acclaimed US + THEM tour to Australia in February 2018, touring here for the first time since his phenomenal The Wall Live broke sales records in 2012.
Continue reading TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: ROGER WATERS US + THEM AUSTRALIA 2018

Tour News : Dweezil Zappa – Celebrating 50 Years Of Frank – Australian Tour 2018


David Roy Williams in collaboration with Principal Entertainment present Dweezil Zappa, son of the legendary Frank Zappa, celebrating 50 years of Zappa with a series of concerts and exclusive guitar masterclasses in Australia & New Zealand in early 2018.
Continue reading Tour News : Dweezil Zappa – Celebrating 50 Years Of Frank – Australian Tour 2018

MRS. BROWN’S BOYS – 2018 AUSTRALIAN ARENA TOUR


Voted as the Best British Sitcom of the 21st century by the Radio Times in the UK, Mrs Brown’s Boys will make a triumphant return to Australia in 2018. The Multi Award Winning Mrs Brown’s Boys will perform live, their brand new show FOR THE LOVE OF MRS. BROWN.
Continue reading MRS. BROWN’S BOYS – 2018 AUSTRALIAN ARENA TOUR