October 2012 marks the highly anticipated return of MATCHBOX TWENTY, heading south for their first Australian dates since 2008, following the release of their fourth full-length studio album ‘North’.
In their sixth Australian tour, Matchbox Twenty headline arenas around the country, as well as playing a special open air show at Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley.
Be there to sing along to the classics from Matchbox Twenty’s hit-packed back catalogue plus a selection of soon-to-be hit tunes from their new album.
Matchbox Twenty will be joined on tour by great friends and Aussie legends INXS, touring with their new lead vocalist Ciaran Gribbin and performing their own greatest hits heavy hour long set, as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of their classic ‘KICK’ album.
Tickets for all shows go on sale at 9am Friday August 31, and will further extend Matchbox’s astounding tally of over half a million tickets sold around Australia during their 15 year touring history.
Known worldwide for their multi-platinum pop-rock tunes, Matchbox Twenty have sold an incredible 30 million-plus records, including more than 1.6 million sold within Australia since their 1997 debut.
Previous albums include ARIA #1 and ten-times platinum smash ‘Yourself Or Someone Like You’ (1997), #1 ‘Mad Season’ (2000), multi-platinum ‘More Than You Think You Are’ (2003) and #1 ‘Exile On Mainstream’ (2007), featuring the massive hits ‘3 AM’ and ‘Push’.
The singles hit list also includes ‘Long Day’, ‘Real World’, ‘Bent’, ‘If You’re Gone’, ‘Disease’, ‘Unwell’, ‘Bright Lights’ and the airplay #1 ‘How Far We’ve Come’, their biggest single to date, with sales of more than 120,000 copies.
Lead singer Rob Thomas is a prolific songwriter and hugely successful solo artist in his own right. Collaborating with legendary artists on a multitude of projects, Thomas also released his 2005 #1 debut solo album ‘Something To Be’ – featuring the #1 worldwide smash hit ‘Lonely No More’ and ‘This Is How A Heart Breaks’ – and 2010 follow up album ‘Cradlesong’.
On Friday August 31, Matchbox Twenty unleash their brand new album ‘North’ (Warner Music), featuring what is predicted to be one of the band’s biggest hits, ‘She’s So Mean’.
Matchbox Twenty 2012 Australian Tour Dates
with very special guests INXS
Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena – Saturday October 20
Canberra, AIS Arena – Thursday October 25
Brisbane, Entertainment Centre – Saturday October 27
Sydney, Entertainment Centre – Tuesday October 30
Hunter Valley, Hope Estate – Saturday November 3
Wollongong, WIN Entertainment Centre – Tuesday November 6
Adelaide, Entertainment Centre – Thursday November 8
Perth, Perth Arena – Sunday November 11
Tickets on sale 9am Friday August 31
Head to www.livenation.com.au for all tour updates and tickets.