The last AAMI Park Melbourne derby was an absolute cracker and this Saturday promises to be just as big. Both clubs are gunning for finals berths so there's even more than just bragging rights at stake. At the Melbourne Derby on Saturday? Find yourself in the 10 billion pixel 360° AAMI Park image and enter a competition for a chance to WIN $1000! Log on here Turnstiles: 5.45pm Game starts 7.45pm Concludes: 9.45pm (all times approx) MCG/Yarra Park carpark open 5.30pm via Gates 3 & 5
Roger Waters brings his masterpiece The Wall to Australia in 2012, continuing the sell-out success of his extensive 2010/2011 tour of North America and Europe. Featuring all Roger Waters' special effects, The Wall includes the original Gerald Scarfe imagery; the crashing aeroplane, quadraphonic sound, pyrotechnics, gigantic inflatable puppets, flying pig, latest projection technology, video mapping and many elaborate effects. This is a once in a lifetime concert experience. Turnstiles: 6.30pm Starts: 8pm Interval: 9.20-9.45pm Concludes: 10.45pm (all show times approx)
Game starts 8pm
Trial Match Turnstiles: 5pm Game Starts: 7.40pm Concludes: 9.15pm (times approx)
Grammy Award winning vocalist and songwriter Seal will tour Australia in February 2012. Seal's Australian fans will see him perform all of his hits as well as songs from his brand new album, Soul 2, released in Australia on Friday 11th November through Warner Music.
Having 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. And if past tours are anything to go by Rod will smash out hit after hit live with his trademark style and panache, treating fans to a massive trip down memory lane and one hell of a night out. Turnstiles: 6.30pm Diesel: 8pm Starts: 9pm Concludes: 10.45pm (all times approx)
Practice match Game Starts: 7.40pm Concludes: 9.15pm (times approx)
Roxette (Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle) are one of the most successful bands to come out of Sweden, have had more number ones and top 10 hits in America than ABBA! Roxette boast 33 chart-busting singles and total record sales of 75 million, and have been touring their new album 'Charm School' to sell out concerts throughout Europe, South America and South Africa, with more than one million tickets sold at 70 concerts over the past year. Joining Roxette for these special Australian shows are 1927. Their 1989 album ...Ish is one of the highest selling debut albums by an Australian band. Turnstiles: 6pm 1927: 7.30pm Roxette: 8.40pm Concludes: 10.30pm (all times approx)
From rousing ensemble numbers to solos showcasing each member's vocal style and personality, Celtic Thunder performs powerful ballads, popular hits and heartwarming songs of love from across the Celtic music spectrum - Irish, Scottish, traditional and contemporary. Turnstiles: 5.30pm Support: 7pm Celtiic Thunder: 8pm Interval: 8.50-9.10pm Concludes: 10.10pm (all times approx)
Game starts 5pm
The Qantas Socceroos will play for the first time at the purpose-built football venue AAMI Park when they take on Saudi Arabia in a World Cup Qualifying match. Holger Osieck's rejuvenation of the Socceroos is well under way. Saudi Arabia's World Cup hopes are on the line and they'll be a tough test for our new breed of stars. Tickets start from just $30 for adults and $75 for families. A full-house and a European-style atmosphere awaits. See you on the terraces, be there in the Green and Gold!.
There is no other band around who can match the audacity, intensity and progressive nature of System Of A Down. With System Of A Down operating at such astonishing creative and emotional heights they quite simply leave the rest of the herd scrabbling in the dust. As the headliners for the 2012 Soundwave Festival, System Of A Down will be bringing their frantic, frenetic and brutal live assault to Melbourne for a sideshow.
At the turn of the millennium, Slipknot erupted onto world stages proceeding to reset the course of metal. On the 10 year Anniversary of their breakthrough album 'Iowa', Slipknot are set to unleash their malevolent fury upon Australia. Touring as one of the headliners of Soundwave 2012, Slipknot will lead their unholy army of maggots through the nine circles of hell!
Turnstiles: 5pm Curtain raiser: 5.15pm Game Starts: 7.40pm Concludes: 9.15pm (times approx)
Game starts: 7pm
Inspired by the phenomenally successful 2010 DreamWorks Animation film this one-of-a-kind, live theatrical event that promises to break every rule of traditional arena entertainment. The Global Creatures team (Walking with Dinosaurs) will deliver unrivalled production values, projections, flying, stunts, circus performers, fire and pyrotechnics, along with 24 bold and colourful dragons - the likes of which have never been seen before on stage.
Taylor Swift's Speak Now tour has earned high praise from top critics around the world. The four-time GRAMMY winner's performance is a two-hour theatrical presentation, reminiscent of a Broadway experience. The show features elaborate costumes, dancers, aerialists, changing sets, and innovative choreography and instrumentation showcased on a multi-level stage.
The original Duran line-up of Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Nick Rhodes continues to reign supreme as one of the biggest British bands of all time - reimagining pop music, creating ground-breaking music videos and winning over millions of new fans worldwide with their unique fusion of music, art, technology and fashion. Since DURAN DURAN first took the visual imperatives of the New Romantic movement of the 1980s to a whole other level, defining the MTV generation, they have built a loyal army of fans who have stayed with them to this day.
McGraw and Hill have been dominating the charts since the early 90s, and have produced 70 million record sales, 8 Grammys and 46 US number one singles between them. It's almost five years since the husband and wife team duo toured together - the first time outside of North America - and it's Faith's first ever tour of Australia. The duo will be playing their catalogue of hits solo and together. Support: Eli Young Band
Evanescence is renowned for their classically influenced haunting, hammering hard rock sound, beautifully lead by Amy Lee's wrenching vocals ranging from delicate to dramatic, primal to passionate. Piano-led broodings swell at pace upon intricate, hammering guitars, creating stunning hard-driving tunes. Their unique sound has lead to combined album sales nearing 25 million worldwide. Australian sales alone exceed 600,000.
John Fogerty is a true American treasure, one of popular music’s all-time greatest singers, guitar players, and songwriters. After Creedence Clearwater Revival called it quits in 1972, Fogerty embarked on what would prove to be an equally impressive solo career. Still going strong in 2011, Fogerty and his always electrifying backing band bring it each time they step upon a stage, performing his mind-blowing body of work to generation after generation of adoring fans.
Australia's love affair with Frankie Valli which started in the 1960's, is stronger than ever in the 21st Century. Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will perform their much-loved hits on their national tour of Australia, songs such as: "Sherry", "Let's Hang On", "Bye Bye Baby (Baby Goodbye)", "Big Girls Don’t Cry", "Walk Like a Man", "Rag Doll", "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", "Working My Way Back To You" and many more.
The world's greatest track cyclists will be in hot pursuit of the rainbow jersey and the title of World Champion. The 2012 UCI Track Cycling World Championships offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience five thrilling days of world-class action. It's also your last chance to support your favourite riders and country before they head to the London 2012 Olympic Games.
With over 200 million albums sold between both bands, and smash hit after smash hit, these two pop sensations have dominated the music scene for over three decades. Aiming to please, these guys are giving concert goers and diehard fans everywhere the ultimate "night out" experience.
Florence Welch is an artist teetering on the wind-blown top of her game. The phenomenal success story of the debut album ‘Lungs’, peaking at #3 on the ARIA Album Chart, has paved the way for her much lauded and highly anticipated sophomore release, ‘Ceremonials.’ Debuting at #1 on the ARIA charts on the week of release, this stunningly accomplished record is showing no sign of slowing down. Do not miss out on what is set to be one of the touring highlights of 2012. Support: Blood Orange
Apart from the hugely popular Nitro Crew, the tour will feature 20 times X Games medallist Bob Burnquist, BMX great Chad Kagy, Switzerland’s Red Bull X Fighters Champion Mat Rebeaud on his first trip to Australia, plus world number one FMX rider Nate Adams, and 35 of the world’s best “Big Air” action sports stars on some crazy new Nitro contraptions, all launched off the 50 foot high Nitro Gigant-A-Ramp.
WWE's unique brand of action packed entertainment is returning to Australia with WWE RAW. Fans will be able to see all their favourite WWE Superstars including John Cena®, Alberto Del Rio®, CM Punk®, The Miz® and many more*. * Card subject to change