The Great Gatsby Movie Set: Classic Cars Gallore Alas No Leonardo DiCaprio Today

Today it was almost all hands on deck at the old site of the White Bay Power Station in Sydney's Rozelle, as about half a dozen classic cars rolled up and down The Great Gatsy set.

Producer / director Baz Luhrmann (fully recovered from his hitting his head on the boom just before Christmas) was spotted, as was plenty of security officers, a few technical folks, a bus boy, a "dogs body" and a few good looking honey wagons. The only apparent news media anywhere within a stones throw was us.

It was great to see Gatsy back in our own backyard, last month doing shooting at Manly - the northern beaches region of Sydney, with the odd scene also being completed at Fox Studios, Moore Park. We should also mention that we're not convinced that the Blue Mountains location shoot ever happened, as it was a rumour that started on the Sydney sets, but make your own minds up when you watch the movie - due to hit the big screen in Australia this coming December.

We must say that the reconstructed upper class gardens, manicured lawns, complete with water fountain, that the Gatsy hands on crew put together look just fabulous. Water sprinklers were going at full blast on the lawn set to ensure the grass maintained its lushness - reserved for fine folks like the Gatsby's.

Dozens of shots of classic cars and bikes featured in the flick were secured today.

We were glad to hear that some of the movie cast and crew took time out to frequent a couple of local cafes in the area, with crew today ducking into Balamin's Cafe 2041, and last week even Leo and friends popped into a cafe at Lilyfield. Great to see Gatsby sharing the wealth with local business enterprise

Other Leo News...

Leo DiCaprio with Australia's Next Top Models At Sydney's Beach Haus...

If you blinked and missed it, we can report that Leo and a number of ANTMs were spotted at the exclusive Beach Haus nightclub at Kings Cross last Friday night.

Our spies think that Leo may have already moved forward from his Victoria's Secret model girlfriend Erin Heatherton. There was no sign of the said model. She's the lass who made a public appearance with DiCaprio last December last year at a UFC event at Luna Park

Australia's Next Top Model third-placed Simone Holtznagel was there, along with Montana Cox, Holtznagel was seen chatting to DiCaprio throughout the night.

Leo wore his baseball cap backwards, as per usual, and instead of hiding in the corner all night as hi often does, this time he hopped up on the couch for a brisk dance.

"He seemed pretty chilled. He was mostly texting on his Blackberry but Holtznagel was definitely the standout of all the girls trying to get his attention," advised a leak. "And she was one of the few girls he really spoke to."

Leo also spent some catch up time with good mate Lukas Haas, owner of the popular night haunt.

With girls gave plenty of attention to not only DiCaprio, but also Haas.

It's been said "Lukas and Montana left together. Leo was a little more discreet. He left unaccompanied just after 3am and a few minutes later Simone left too."

Websites

Bazmark

http://www.bazmark.com/

Leonardo DiCaprio official website

http://www.leonardodicaprio.com/

Warner Bros.

http://www.warnerbros.com/

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Mardi Gras Fair Day At Victoria Park; Sydney, Australia

For many Sydney-siders Fair Day was a great way to kick off the official Mardi Gras season, with a fun and relaxed day at Sydney's Victoria Park.

Estimates indicate that about 70,000 people came to enjoy Fair Day.

The 2012 Fair Day featured a range of activities.

The main music stage offered up Maxine Kauter, Brendan Maclean, Mary Kiani, Gen Chadwick,  Shimtastic, Kristy Apps, Candy Royalle, Sloppy Joe, Miss Gaynor Tension and Blackcat Lounge - Queer Cabaret.

There was also the traditional Mr and Mrs Fair Day comp which was hosted by Charisma Belle, with judges Anthony Defina (Chelsea Bun), Glenn Hansen and Fiona Gamble.

Other entertainment on the day included Pot of Love, an interactive stall by artist Amanda King, Rainbow Reuse and performances from Mardi Gras Youth Festival participants.

Pet's of the four legged kind even showed up to join in the fun. Dogs and their owners competed in Owner/Dog Look-A-Like, Best ‘Pick Up’ Dog, Best Dressed Dog and The Famous Doggywood Obstacle Course.

The Gaydar Lounge, incorporating Gaydar Radio was popular with those wanting to chill, as was The Finlandia Lounge.

Victoria Park Camperdown is the place to be to take in the Mardi Gras Fair Day up till 8pm tonight.

Websites

Mardi Gras official website

http://www.mardigras.org.au/

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

National Multicultu​ral Festival 2012; Festival Opens In Canberra, Australia - 10th February 2012

Today the National Multicultural Festival commenced in the nation's capital Canberra, with live music and fine food playing a significent part in the celebration.

More than 200,000 people are going to converge in Canberra's city centre this weekend for the annual celebration of multiculturalism.

The 16th festival features a record 350 stalls representing just about every nation on earth.

There are four stages and three platforms where much of the live entertainment will take place.

Tonight's opening concert starred Australian performing artist Anthony Callea, with Coloured Stone fronted by Bunna Lawrie getting a fantastic reception.

Music News Australia had the pleasure to interview Bunna after his performance and he said much of the meaning was about "hope, peace and a coming together of energies".

The food and dance spectacular on Saturday and Sunday will include an Indigenous showcase, Carnivale, Turkish bazaar, Greek glendi, Indian display and Chinese New Year celebrations.

Festival project manager Jancye Winter advised in excess of 300 groups and 70 diplomatic missions are involved.

"When you bring food and dance together, you find all of the community works very hard together. We see this particularly at this time of the year, that all of the community groups are working very cooperatively together," she said.

"By going around the stalls you will see the real diversity of all of the cultures here. It's a true celebration of Canberra's diversity."

Ms Winter says many of the visitors and entertainers travel from interstate and overseas.

"The festival brings in so many visitors and has an impact across not only accommodation but many of the tourist outlets, and indeed the shops in Civic enjoy a boost in retail because we bring people right into the heart of the city centre," she said.

Festival ambassador Wolfgang Blass immigrated to Australia from Germany in the 1960s, establishing the well-known Wolf Blass winery in South Australia's Barossa Valley.

He says the festival helps bring different sections of the communities together.

"We have to live together, we have to learn to live together and this multicultural event is going to bring people together," he said.

"Let's hope we all, in a united way, have a good time and enjoy the food that each culture is going to present."

Mr Blass says Australia is a lucky country that has come a long way.

"We are now a society entering a leisurely lifestyle," he said.

"Politically we don't have any big problems. There is no unrest in this country. We have a very strong sporting mind and it is important that we are free and have a strong democracy."

Mr Blass also emphasised that it was "time to party", and started that "Canberra really knows how to put on a party".

Mr Blass also shared the stage with Joy Burch MLA ACT Minister for Multicultural Affairs.

So far the festival looks to have been a wonderful success.

Websites

Multicultural Festival 2012
www.multiculturalfestival.com.au

Australian Capital Territory Government Information Portal
www.act.gov.au

Australia.com
http://www.australia.com/

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr
www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography
www.evarinaldi.com

MusicNews Australia
http://www.musicnewsaustralia.com/

COLDPLAY FORCED TO POSTPONE AUSTRALIAN VISIT

We regret to announce that, for personal reasons, Coldplay have been forced to postpone their scheduled visit to Australia this month. The band were due to play two intimate shows in Sydney, for 2Day FM and Sunrise, presented by Huawei Mobile.

Said the band: "We sincerely apologise to our Australian fans for having to postpone next week's scheduled trip. We miss you guys and we promise we'll make it up to you. In fact, stay tuned for a big announcement soon."

Madame Tussauds Sydney unveils first ever side-by-side wax figure with Dannii Minogue

DANNII, MEET DANNII

Madame Tussauds Sydney unveils first ever side-by-side wax figure with Dannii Minogue
Melbourne, Thursday, 9 February 2012: Today, Australia’s much loved TV personality, author and fashion designer, Dannii Minogue was introduced to her double in Australia’s first ever side-by-side wax figure reveal. Dannii is most recently known for her judging and mentoring roles on Australia’s number one show, Australia’s Got Talent and X Factor UK.

Dannii said “I am so appreciative of the many hours of hand-crafted work that has gone into my figure. This is real artistry. I’m just astounded by the accuracy, fine detail and remarkable likeness. This is such an incredible experience for me as it was a moment in time that holds such special memories when Kris and I had just announced my pregnancy. I can’t wait for my family, friends and everyone to come to the Sydney attraction and see ‘me’ up close. Be careful what you wish for – I think back to all the times I’ve been busy and needed to be in two places at once – wow, now it’s true!”

It took over 800 hours and 60 of Madame Tussauds’ most talented sculptors and artists to handcraft Dannii’s wax figure. Using techniques perfected over the 250 year tradition of Madame Tussauds, quite literally hundreds of Dannii’s measurements were meticulously taken, including the width of her eyes, the length of her fingers and breadth of her face, with each individual hair – including the eyebrows – inserted strand-by-strand.

Adorning the same outfit Dannii wore when she had momentously just announced her pregnancy at the National Television Awards in the UK in 2010; Dannii’s wax figure is dressed in a full skirted vintage black and white prom dress with towering scarlet red shoes.

“To see Dannii’s reaction as she saw herself in wax for the first time was absolutely priceless and now I just can’t wait for the reaction of her fans” said Kristy Enright, Madame Tussauds Sydney spokesperson. “It really goes to show the value of investment from Dannii herself to the painstaking hours invested by our sculptors. We’re thrilled to be able to announce that such a renowned and iconic personality will be joining our star studded line up at Madame Tussauds Sydney.”

Opening in May 2012 in Sydney’s iconic Darling Harbour, Madame Tussauds Sydney is the first of its kind to arrive on Australian shores. The attraction will feature an all-star cast of over 70 figures, including some of Australia’s home-grown legends and, the world’s best known A-list celebrities, as well as sports heroes, rock legends, world leaders and many more. . Dannii Minogue will be joining Nicole Kidman, Hugh Jackman, Ray Meagher and Amanda Keller as well as rubbing shoulders with the likes of Lady Gaga and Johnny Depp.

Madame Tussauds Sydney is the 13th Madame Tussauds in the world and the fifth in Asia Pacific - joining its highly successful sister attractions in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Bangkok.
Making-of footage and images of the making-of Dannii’s wax figure are also available upon request.
To find out more about Madame Tussauds, visit: www.madametussauds.com/sydney or www.facebook.com/madametussaudssydney

Costing $14 million and featuring 1,800sqm of space, the new Madame Tussauds Sydney in Darling Harbour is the latest addition to Merlin Entertainment’s Sydney attractions – Sydney Tower Eye, Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney and Oceanworld Manly.

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment, and has seen the most successful and dynamic growth of any company in the sector over the last five years. Europe’s Number 1 and the world’s second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates over 75 attractions, six hotels/two holiday villages in 17 countries and across four continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its 43.6 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and more than 16,000 employees. Merlin Entertainments operates the following attractions - SEA LIFE, Madame Tussauds, LEGOLAND, The EDF Energy London Eye, Dungeons, Gardaland, LEGOLAND Discovery Centres, Alton Towers Resort, Warwick Castle, Thorpe Park, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Blackpool Tower, Heide Park, Earth Explorer, Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney, Sydney Tower Eye and SKYWALK, Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter Underwater World, Oceanworld Manly and WILD LIFE Hamilton Island. All brands which are distinctive, challenging and innovative – and which have great potential for growth in the future. Visit http://www.merlinentertainments.biz/ for more information.

THE PRETTY RECKLESS have made hard rock sexy again!

THE PRETTY RECKLESS have made hard rock sexy again!

Fronted by the multi-talented Tyler Momsen, THE PRETTY RECKLESS are blazing a trail throughout the rock world that is hard to ignore…“She is physically and vocally everything that a frontwoman could wish to be” – Kerrang!

THE PRETTY RECKLESS’ debut album ‘Light Me Up’ runs the gamut of emotions alternating at times between seething rage and a bruised vulnerability. It brims with a lust for life that grabs you by the balls and “not since Saint Joan of Jett first grabbed a guitar has hard rock sounded this sexy” – New York post

HEROES FOR HIRE have been taking over the airwaves with their infectious anthems ‘All Messed Up’ and ‘Secrets, Lies And Sins’ taken from their sophomore album ‘Take One For The Team’.   

Armed with an air-tight live show and irresistibly catchy sing-alongs HEROES FOR HIRE are firmly at the forefront of the Australian pop punk realm with Blunt Magazine declaring “we’ve all been hopelessly trying to fill the void that Fall Out Boy left in our collections. Enter Heroes For Hire.”

Coldplay arrive in Australia for promotional tour

Coldplay arrive in Australia for promotional tour

Multi award-winning British alternative rock act Coldplay will arrive in Australia for a two-day promotional tour today to spread the word about their new album, 'Mylo Xyloto'.

 

 

Date: Thursday, February 16, 2012 to Friday, February 17, 2012
Website: http://www.coldplay.com/
Fresh from performing at the 54th Grammy Awards and just over eight months since they were here for the 2011 Splendour in the Grass Festival, Coldplay will arrive in Australia today for a two day tour to promote their fifth studio album Mylo Xyloto.

The tour will encompass two intimate performances in Sydney, where the multi award-winning act will perform to 30 competition winners at 2Day FM (today, Thursday, February 16) and at Sunrise & Huawei Mobile Present Coldplay Live, which will take place on Friday, February 17 and will be streamed live from Huawei Mobile's Facebook page.

Coldplay have taken home 7 Grammy Awards and sold more than 50 million albums throughout their career. Their latest record, Mylo Xyloto topped the charts in 34 countries worldwide (including Australia) and features the singles Every Teardrop is a Waterfall, Paradise, Charlie Brown and Princess of China.

Seal Tour Postponed

Seal has postponed his upcoming Australian tour from February to April.

Seal explains: “I’m so excited to be going back and forth to Australia over the coming 5 months filming The Voice and touring. I’m really sorry we’ve had to move the dates, but hopefully it hasn’t put anyone out, and we’ll just make sure the shows are even better to make up for it!”

A spokesman for Seal continued: “Due to changes in the filming schedule for the TV show, we’ve had to make the difficult decision to move the tour dates. The good news is that the shows are only moving back a couple of months and all tickets are valid for the rescheduled shows.

Lenny Kravitz 'Black and White' Australian Tour - CANCELLED

Lenny Kravitz 'Black and White' Australian Tour - CANCELLED
Lenny Kravitz @ WA Athletics Stadium

Tour Name:

Lenny Kravitz 'Black and White' Australian Tour - CANCELLED

Artist(s):

Lenny Kravitz

Supporting Artist(s):

The Cranberries, Wolfmother

Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2012

Performance Times: Venue: WA Athletics Stadium
​ Stephenson Ave
Mount Claremont, Perth WA 6010

Price: Platinum - $195/Gold - $155/Silver - $125

Tickets:

ON SALE 9am MONDAY 21 NOVEMBER from http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/
Ticketmaster
136100

Under 18s:  Yes

Description: It is with much regret that McManus Entertainment announce that the scheduled concert of Lenny Kravitz, The Cranberries and Wolfmother at the WA Athletics Stadium on Wednesday 28th March will no longer take place.

For tickets booked online or by phone, tickets will automatically be refunded back to the account holder's credit card. Please allow up to 7 days to receive your refund. For all tickets booked at Ticketmaster outlets, please return to the outlet with your tickets to obtain a full refund.

Event Type:  Live, Concert

Styles: Pop and Rock

 

Madonna Confirms Australian Tour

Fresh from her record breaking Super Bowl performance, pop goddess Madonna has announced details of her 2012/2013 world tour, including dates in Australia. American music bible Billboard has quoted Live Nation Global Touring CEO Arthur Fogel as saying Madonna will play Australia at the start of 2013.

Fogel said, "We'll get to these markets where she's never been, some exciting new places, and get back to Australia after too long a time."

Stay tuned to Liveguide for more information on Madonna's Australian tour.

‘Ultimate Fashionista: The Young Hollywood Style Guide’ Book Review

Last night many of Sydney's leading fashion folk celebrated the launch of Alana Wulff’s latest book ‘Ultimate Fashionista: The Young Hollywood Style Guide’.

There's no shortage of fashion reading in the world, but Alana has shed some new light on the subject and made it virtually must read material for Australia's (if not the world's) young women.

Having worked at some of the most popular women's magazines such as TV Hits, Girlfriend and OK!, Alana has seen a lot of changes in fashion over the years.

Each chapter of the book offers up something different. You have profiles on style icons such as Zoe Kravitz, Blake Lively, Dakota Fanning and Emma Stone. Then you have interviews with some of Australia’s leading designers and fashion folks across media and retail. There's also a section that lists online stores, a "how-to" packing guide, "must-haves" and much more ladies.

Here's Alana's official description...

Written by Alana Wulff

Published by Random House

What do Blake Lively, Emma Stone and Dakota Fanning have in common (aside from beauty, fame and fortune obviously)? They are all featured in Alana Wulff’s latest book ‘Ultimate Fashionista: The Young Hollywood Style Guide’.

Alana Wulff is an entertainment writer and celebrity interviewer and she uses her pulling power to bring together celebs to grill them on their style, inspirations and wardrobes. Plus she also interviews some of Australia’s leading designers and fashion insiders from PR, print and retail. There is also some cool info at the back of the book about online stores, a packing/travel guide and a list of wardrobe essentials.

The book is colourful, packed full of pictures and has loads of tips and tricks about fashion and styling, referenced through stylish celebs. It is well-researched, with interactive activities (who doesn’t love a good quiz?) and space to write your own notes throughout. Functional and frivolous at the same time - this book is fabulous for those girls who are just starting to become aware of their style or those who would love a sneaky peek inside the lives (and wardrobes) of their fav celebs.

AUD $24.99

224 pages

Websites

Random House Books Australia

http://www.randomhouse.com.au/

 

 

Madonna is returning to Australia in 2013

Get ready, Australia: Madonna is returning to Australia in 2013 to wrap up her next world tour. It will be her first time touring the country in 20 years, and fans will be thrilled after she skipped Australia in her last four world tours.

Her manager Guy Oseary said in 2009, "Madonna really needs to go to Australia. We are long overdue for a trip Down Under and apologise for that, it will happen." The tour kicks off in Tel Aviv on May 9, and will go through Europe and South America before arriving here. Cities and dates haven’t been announced yet.

Madonna has been the music star on everyone’s lips following her Super Bowl half-time performance on Monday, where she sang and danced to a medley of her songs in a grand production. One of her supporting acts, M.I.A., also made headlines for making a rude gesture that was caught on the live telecast and in photos.

David Myles: Into The Sun Review

Since he removed himself from his early path into government and politics some eight years ago, David Myles has been continuing to climb the ladder of the Canadian and global music biz.
He has won or been nominated in multiple categories of the East Coast Music Awards and Folk Music Awards.

The Halifax singer-songwriter, guitarist and trumpeter hasn’t been the easiest talent to market.
His sound touches on folk, soul and jazz, drawing inspiration from soul singer Sam Cooke and jazz crooner Chet Baker among others, and his last 2010 album Turn Time Off was a decidedly night-oriented disc produced by Joel Plaskett.

Now Myles has taken it another direction on his fifth CD Into the Sun, tapping his love of Brazilian and African rhythms in songs that are positively sunny, borrowing from gentle samba grooves and guitar sounds to weave a spell with his cool hooks. There are even a couple of instrumental tracks.
“It was a big step out of a lot of comfort zones,” admits Myles. “Up until now, my stuff changed genres but it was pretty based in traditional song formats. I wanted to experiment a bit more, particularly with world music, with rhythmic stuff and harmonies.”

Tracks...
1. Run – (Lyrics)
2. Simple Pleasures – (Lyrics)
3. I’ll Never Know – (Lyrics)
4. The Sea
5. Long Dark Night – (Lyrics)
6. Don’t Look Back – (Lyrics)
7. Leaving – (Lyrics)
8. Nina – (Lyrics)
9. Falling In Love – (Lyrics)
10. The Bottom
11. Ooh La La – (Lyrics)
12. Time To Be A Man – (Lyrics)
Bonus track:
Simple Pleasures (Classified mix)
Websites
David Myles official website
http://www.davidmyles.com/

Music News Australia
http://www.musicnewsaustralia.com/

Saint Jude: All Ways Were Lost Review

'All Ways Were Lost' is a soulful summer retreat and the first single off their forthcoming debut full length player, set to be released via Cobra Snake Necktie/Love & Theft in March 2012.

In their own words Saint Jude are a Melbourne based five-piece featuring Bill Deeble, Brooke Penrose, Ryan McCarthy, Bern McMahon and Mick Stylianou. They play gospel tinged, punk/country, garage blues, with a rock'n'roll swagger.

*free download available now through saintjude.bandcamp.com or iTunes

Tracks...

All Ways Were Lost

Rain Is Falling Down

Patrick's Blues

Clearlight - Dig (Directions in Groove) Review

Dig (Directions in Groove) is a multi award winning band from Sydney Australia.

Dig emerged from Sydney's happening club scene in the early 90's.

The band began with a residency at Kinselas. The audience grew exponentially week by week leading to a self financed recording which became the largest selling Australian EP up until that time. It contained the hit 'Re-invent Yourself'. Touring soon followed and Dig attracted large crowds.

Dig (Directions in Groove) signed to Polygram (Universal) and released the album 'Deeper' on ID in Australia and Verve Forecast internationally. The album debuted at #6 nationally and soon earned gold status. Deeper's most played tracks were 'The Favourite', 'Dreamtlme' and the re-released remix of 'Re-Invent Yourself'  All three were played in high rotation on 2JJJ.  Dig crossed over into the mainstream with their mix of jazz/dance/old school funk and electronica.

There was a very cool remix of Dreamtime by DJ Krush.

Dig(Directions in Groove) toured Asia, north America and Europe including the Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Festival Phoenix festival on the same stage as Herbie Hancock, Bootsy Collins and The Roots. Dig also played in the Acid Jazz scene supporting Us3, Galliano, The Groove Collective, Corduroy,The Young Disciples, appearing at club and festival shows with Norman Jay and Giles Peterson. Dig played many sell out shows at The Basement back in Sydney and invited British instrumental artists Gerard Presencer and Steve Williamson as guests.

Two more albums followed; 'Speakeasy' and 'Curvystrasse', through which Dig (Directions in Groove) evolved to incorporate new grooves, putting drum'n'bass and trip hop into the mix. 

Rolling Stone magazine once stated: "dig are the future of Australian music. They know what to do and how to do it."

Tracks...

1 Strangers Talking

2 Bassick InSync

3 Clearlight

4 Pythonicity

5 Reality

6 Blind

7 New Sense

8 Juanita Nielsen

9 Sunnyside

10 Euphonic Depth

11 Africa Down

12 Oberon

Websites

DIG (Directions In Groove)

http://www.directionsingroove.com/

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Roger Waters performs 'The Wall' live - Sydney

The Wall Live went on general sale at 9am today with Brisbane and Melbourne shows selling out minutes later.

Tickets for Roger Waters’ masterpiece  Due to the overwhelming demand, second Brisbane and third Melbourne dates has been added.

Tickets for the 2nd Brisbane show – at the Entertainment Centre on Thursday February 2 - are on sale now.

Tickets for the 3rd Melbourne show at Rod Laver Arena on Friday February 10 – will go on sale at 10am today.

All tickets available through Ticketek, 132 849, www.ticketek.com.au

, a defining work in rock music’s history, was performed live only 29 times during 1980/81.

The Wall

In 2010 it was brought meticulously to life by Roger Waters and his stunning band, performing the album in its entirety – including the anthemic Another Brick In The Wall, rock classic Comfortably Numb, Mother, Hey You and In the Flesh.

features all the classic Roger Waters special effects, including the original Gerald Scarfe imagery, the crashing aeroplane, quadraphonic sound, pyrotechnics, gigantic inflatable puppets and flying pig, and adds the latest projection technology, video mapping and

The Wall Live

many elaborate effects.

Waters commands the stage and the visuals are a show by themselves, projected onto the infamous wall that is being built brick by brick during the show. In all 424 bricks are used to construct an imposing wall 230 feet long and 35 feet high, dominating the arena.

With state of the art surround sound coming at the audience from all corners of the venue, the hi-tech computer visuals are simply mindblowing.

Roger Waters’ 2010 North American tour of The Wall Live was the highest grossing indoor arena tour in the USA last year, playing to over 650,000 people, and the current European tour has been equally successful.

Reviewers have been lavish with their praise with the New York Post proclaiming: “it is the best arena concert I’ve ever been to. Period.”

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ROD STEWART kicks off his The Hits tour of Australia

Legendary rocker Rod Stewart’s Australian tour kicked off in Perth on Saturday night and he’s already wowing fans and critics alike.

“Stewart kicked off his Australian tour with a Perth show that was as energetic as it was musically impressive.”  WA Today

“[Rod Stewart] knows how to give good concert.” Sunday Times, Perth

With a phenomenal 62 hit singles in the UK, of which 31 reached the top 10, concert goers can expect to be treated to the likes of Tonight’s The Night, Maggie May, You Wear It Well, Stay With Me, The First Cut Is the Deepest, Sailing, Hot Legs, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy…the list of Rod Stewart’s chart-toppers goes on and on.

In 1971 Rod secured his first major solo hit with Maggie May, the b-side to Reason To Believe. The single and album Every Picture Tells A Story subsequently hit number one in Australia, the US and UK. From there Rod didn’t look back, compiling an impressive record of hit singles and albums across his career. Now into his fifth decade in the business, Rod has sold over 200 million records, CDs and downloads worldwide.

Notably Rod Stewart is the second ever artist to perform at Victoria’s famous Hanging Rock. Frontier proudly hosted Leonard Cohen as the stunning site’s first ever performer in 2010 and are delighted to have Rod Stewart perform as part of the Hanging Rock concert series.

Don’t miss out on Rod Stewart performing all the hits you love, with special guest Diesel.

Tuesday 7 February             Adelaide Entertainment Centre                              LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
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Thursday 9 February            Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre        SOLD OUT!
Frontier Touring in association with Jupiters Hotel & Casino
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Saturday 11 February           Hope Estate Winery, Hunter Valley, NSW             LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
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Tuesday 14 February           Sydney Entertainment Centre                                 SOLD OUT!
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Friday 17 February               Melbourne - Rod Laver Arena                                 SOLD OUT!
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Saturday 18 February           Hanging Rock, Macedon                                         LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
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Wednesday 22 February      Brisbane Entertainment Centre                              SOLD OUT!
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Aqua tour - Sydney

One of the biggest pop/dance groups of the 1990s, Danish-Norwegian act Aqua, will perform all their number one hits that made them such a success on this brief tour of Australia.

Venue:
Forum Sydney, Lang Road Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Date: Friday, March 16, 2012 to Saturday, March 17, 2012
Website: http://www.aquaofficial.com/
Arguably the biggest pop/dance crossover acts of the '90s, Aqua are making their long awaited return to Australia this month to perform all of the number one hits that made them a household name the world over and saw them sell in excess of 33 million albums and singles.

With songs like Barbie Girl, Doctor Jones and Lollypop (Candyman), sweet-toothed Australian pop fans embraced Aqua, making this country one of the most successful markets for the Danish-Norwegian quartet. Featuring the original lineup of vocalists Lene Nystrom and Rene Dif, keyboard player Soren Rasted and Claus Norreen on guitar, Aqua are set to rekindle their Australian love affair by bringing their pure pop to life right across the country.

The Turn Back Time, Around the World, My Oh My and Cartoon Heroes singers will perform at The Hi-Fi in Brisbane on Thursday, March 8; The Cooly Hotel in Coolangatta on Friday, March 9; HQ in Adelaide on Sunday, March 11; the Palace in Melbourne on March 13 and 15; The Hi-Fi in Sydney on March 16 and 17th and Metropolis in Fremantle on Sunday, March 18.

Taylor Swift tour - Sydney

Four time Grammy Award-winning country pop superstar Taylor Swift will return to Australia this month as she continues her blockbuster Speak Now world tour.

Venue:
Allphones Arena, Olympic Boulevard, Olympic Park
Date: Friday, March 09, 2012 to Saturday, March 10, 2012
Website: http://www.taylorswift.com/
American country pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift will bring her critically-acclaimed world tour down under this month after performing to sold-out stadiums and areas across North America for most of last year.

The four-time Grammy Award winner's Speak Now headlining tour is a two-hour theatrical presentation, reminiscent of a Broadway experience. The show features elaborate costumers, dancers, aerialists, changing sets and innovative choreography and instrumentation showcased on a multi-level stage.

Taylor Swift plays five different guitars in this new show, plus two banjos, the ukulele and the piano all while changing costumes nine times over the course of the evening. During the concert, fans can expect the global superstar to move right around the venue, using different stages and giving audience members a great seat no matter where they are.

The Speak Now tour encompassed 98 shows in 17 different countries spanning three continents last year, a perfect celebration for a #1 selling album which has topped the charts in all genres of music over the past 12 months.

The Love Story, You Belong with Me, Fearless, The Story of Us and Back to December singer will visit Burswood Dome in Perth on Friday, March 2; Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Sunday, March 4; Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, March 6 and Wednesday, March 7; Acer Arena in Sydney on Friday, March 9 and Saturday, March 10 and Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Monday, March 12, Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14.

Olivia Newton-John performs - Sydney

International chart-topper, movie star and Australian icon Olivia Newton-John will perform two exclusive shows with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra this week.

Venue:
Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney
Date: Thursday, March 01, 2012 to Friday, March 02, 2012
Time: 20:00
Website: olivianewton-john.com
Having sold more than 100 million records worldwide, Olivia Newton-John is the most successful Australian singer of all time. The Grammy and Emmy award winner and OBE and ARIA Hall of Fame recipient shot to fame in the early 1970s with Let Me Be There, before starring alongside John Travolta in the world's most successful movie musical, Grease.

The tireless fundraiser and Australian icon has released 24 albums and 71 singles throughout her lengthy career, and tonight will kick off the first of two performances with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at picturesque Sydney Opera House.