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Steve Wilson Australian Tour Announced in November 0

Acclaimed Modernist Art-Rock architect Steven Wilson returns to Australia and New Zealand to present his most spectacular show yet, with four astonishing audio-visual extravaganzas.

Following the release of ‘To The Bone’, his most successful album to date, Steven will perform 3hrs of mesmerising music drawn from both his recent catalogue, as well as classic Porcupine Tree songs, some of which have never previously been performed by his solo band.

Those whom have previously witnessed Steven Wilson live in concert will already be acquainted with the breathtaking wonderment and beauty of Steven’s lavish mindscape, which provides a perfect adjunct to his otherworldly music. Steven has outdone even the magnificence of previous tours to present an awe-inspiring kaleidoscope of evocative imagery and colour.

As well as cinematic visuals and driving futurist rock, aficionados will be treated to the astounding musicianship of Steven’s band. Spectral electronics, gut wrenching sub-harmonics, pounding drums, elegiac hyper-space ambience and dizzying, squalling guitars are a staple of Steven’s concerts. Steven’s band for these dates is: Nick Beggs (Bass), Craig Blundell (Drums), Adam Holzman (Keyboards) & Alex Hutchings (Guitar).

Join Steven Wilson this November for what will uncountably be a series of concerts never to be forgotten

Steven Wilson Tour Dates
Brisbane – Thursday 8th November – Eatons
Sydney – Friday 9th November – Enmore Theatre
Saturday 10th November – Melbourne, Palais Theatre
Monday 12th November – Auckland, Bruce Mason Centre

THE ONES WE LOVE: R.E.M. TRIBUTE TOUR WITH ALL STAR LINEUP 0

THE ONES WE LOVE is a unique series of concerts in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne Celebrating R.E.M. featuring an All-Star line-up of singers –

Jeff Martin (The Tea Party)
Steve Kilbey (The Church)
Ron S. Peno (Died Pretty)
Trish Young (The Clouds)
Alannah Russack (The Hummingbirds)
Ashley Naylor (Even)
Greg Atkinson (Ups & Downs)
Peter Fenton (Crow)
With special guest Amanda Brown (The Go-Betweens)

Together they will pay tribute to R.E.M. by performing songs from R.E.M’s rich back catalog from the period 1982 to 1992 including – Losing My Religion, The One I Love, Man on the Moon, It’s The End of the World, Radio Free Europe, Drive, Orange Crush, Everybody Hurts, The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight, Nightswimming, Stand, Fall on Me, Driver 8, Shiny Happy People plus plenty more. Backing them will be some of Australia’s finest musicians who will honour the sound that was uniquely and undeniably R.E.M.

THE ONES WE LOVE: Celebrating R.E.M. promises to be a rare opportunity to experience your favourite R.E.M. songs live

THE ONES WE LOVE: Celebrating R.E.M. Dates:
Friday 31st August Brisbane, Tivoli Theatre
Thursday 6th September Melbourne, Palais Theatre
Friday 7th September Sydney, State Theatre

Tickets
Pre Sale: Friday May 4th, 9am Local Times
On Sale:  Monday May 7th, 9am Local Times
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BOB DYLAN AUSTRALIA TOUR ANNOUNCED 0

Chugg Entertainment is proud to announce that the legendary Bob Dylan will return to Australia this August for a string of arena shows. The cross-generational icon will take in capital cities across Australia, plus special one-off shows in Newcastle and Wollongong. See full tour dates below.

In a career spanning six decades, Bob Dylan’s impact on popular music and culture is immeasurable. He is responsible for some of the most influential albums of all time, including The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited and Blonde on Blonde, and his socially and politically charged singles, ‘Blowin’ In The Wind’ and ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’’, are widely considered among the most important songs in modern music. The ‘voice of a generation’ boasts an unparalleled repertoire, including timeless classics, ‘Like A Rolling Stone’, ‘Tangled Up In Blue’, ‘Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door’ and ‘Girl From The North Country’.

With a catalogue of more than 50 albums, Dylan has sold more than 100 million records globally, received 11 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award for ‘Things Have Changed’ (Best Original Song), and has been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2012, he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama, and in 2016, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Last in Australia for a month-long run of sold-out theatre shows in 2014, Bob Dylan and his band are a commanding force on stage. “There’s no doubt that seeing Bob Dylan brilliantly on song is a near spiritual experience”, the Sydney Morning Herald noted of his most recent Australian shows, while The Guardian declared, “the band were at one with Dylan – you’d swear they could play a fade-out if he wanted them to”.

To experience Bob Dylan live in concert is an opportunity to share an encounter with one of the last remaining musical legends of the modern era. Don’t miss out on what promises be a performance for the ages.

TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY 23RD MAY, 9AM LOCAL TIME

BOB DYLAN | 2018 TOUR DATES
Presented by Chugg Entertainment

PERTH
Wednesday 8th August – Perth Arena (All Ages)
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ADELAIDE
Saturday 11th August – Botanic Park, Under The Grand Marquee (All Ages)
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MELBOURNE
Monday 13th August – Margaret Court Arena (All Ages)
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SYDNEY
Saturday 18th August – ICC Sydney Theatre (All Ages)
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WOLLONGONG
Monday 20th August – WIN Entertainment Centre (All Ages)
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NEWCASTLE
Wednesday 22nd August – Entertainment Centre (All Ages)
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BRISBANE
Friday 24th August – Entertainment Centre (All Ages)
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AUCKLAND, NZ
Sunday 26th August – Spark Arena (All Ages)
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CHRISTCHURCH, NZ
Tuesday 28th August – Horncastle Arena (All Ages)
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Brand Spotlight: Musicman 0

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