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 Jump Mania 2008 |
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Saturday 26 July |
It's USA v Australia … war on big wheels in Jump Mania 2008!
Jump Mania will again host the USA versus Australia Monster Truck Challenge with no less than 5 mechanised giants doing battle in point to point racing and the staggering wheelie face-off!
Doors open 4.30pm; Starts 6pm & concludes 9.45pm (times approx) |
  
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| Timbaland |
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Friday 22 August
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| Timbaland is one of, if not the greatest producers of our time. He is the single biggest creative force currently active in popular music and has been responsible for making smash hits for some of the biggest artists in the world including Justin Timberlake, The Black Eyed Peas, Beyonce, Snoop Dogg, Kanye West, Rihanna, Madonna and Usher, to name just a few. His latest album Shock Value has gone platinum 3 times over in Australia, and the smash hit single “The Way I Are” was one of the biggest selling songs of 2007. And now for the first time ever, Timbaland is bringing his dynamic live show down under for the Shock Value Australian Tour. |
  
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| Panic at the Disco |
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Saturday 23 August |
Panic At The Disco’s last Australian tour was sold out in just minutes (one show as quickly as 12 seconds). One of the world’s most electrifying and in-demand bands, recent sold out shows across Europe prompted the Manchester Evening News to pronounce Panic At The Disco a “must see live act this year for fans of unconventional rock,” while The Guardian awarded a recent performance four stars. Panic's latest album 'Pretty Odd' is pleasingly diverse, winning acritical acclaim to match their live performances.
Support: The Academy Is... |
  
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| Andrea Bocelli |
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Wednesday 27 August
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The multi-Platinum selling artist will perform his much-loved classical repertoire accompanied by Maestro Marcello Rota, along with the esteemed Czech National Symphony Orchestra and soprano Ms Paola Sanguinetti, with additional special guests to be announced. The promise of some surprise duets will be an added bonus for fans. Hailed as one of the world's most gifted vocalists, Andrea Bocelli has sold over 60 million CDs worldwide. "Vivere" The Best of Bocelli, released November 2007 and debuted at No. 1 on the Classical ARIA chart and #17 on the Album Chart and remains in the Top 10 Classical albums. The DVD release sits in the top 40 DVD chart.
A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to Asia Pacific Business Coalition on AIDS. |
  
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| Stevie Wonder |
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Sunday 19 October |
| Stevie Wonder's first Australian tour since the 'Eighties will feature an evening of music from a performing and song writing tour de force who has received an astounding 25 Grammy Awards as well the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Stevie Wonder released the first live performance track to reach the top of the U.S. charts with Fingertips Part II. His amazing career has earned him 49 top 40 singles, 32 number-one singles, an Academy Award® for "I Just Called to Say I Love You," plus Billboard's 2004 Century Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, alongside the Rolling Stones. |
  
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| Eros Ramazzotti |
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Wednesday 29 October |
| He has sold more than 40 million albums during his 20-year career. Ramazzotti writes his own songs, produces exciting pop/rock music in Italian and Spanish, plays guitar on stage and loves nothing better than rockin' out in front of a massive crowd. He is Italy's #1 music artist and #1 selling recording artist. His albums regularly sell not gold, not platinum, but Diamond status. |
 
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| Classical Spectacular |
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Saturday 1 November - 7.30pm |
| Back by popular demand, the world’s greatest classical music event returns with an ALL-NEW production and program featuring Verdi’s stirring Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves, Beethoven’s grand Ode de Joy, Puccini’s magnificent Nessun dorma and all the classics you know and love plus Tchaikovsky's spectacular1812 Overture. Over 200 performers fill the stage as renowned English conductor Anthony Inglis conducts the magnificent Melbourne Symphony Orchestra joined by the stunning 100-voice MSO Chorus and the Royal Australian Air Force Central Band. |
  
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| Def Leppard |
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Monday 3 November - 7.30pm |
They've sold more than 65 million albums, played to more than 50 million fans and have produced a series of classic rock albums that helped define a whole generation of music. Just say the words 'Pyromania', 'Hysteria' and 'Adrenalize' and it can be no other than Def Leppard!
To celebrate the band's long overdue return to Australia, the ever-popular Cheap Trick will be along for the ride, making this one helluva double shot of rock. |
  
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| John Mellencamp |
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Friday 21 November |
The legendary singer songwriter who has sold nearly 2 million units in Australia over his outstanding career is back. John will perform his hits as well as debuting material from his brand new album 'Life, Death, Love & Freedom' - released on July 12, 2008. Mellencamp was inducted earlier this year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and this past December received the ASCAP Foundation's Champion Award in recognition of the his outstanding use of music in the service of humanity.
With special guest Sheryl Crow. |
  
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| Billy Joel |
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Saturday 29 November |
| Fans of the piano man prepare yourselves! Billy Joel is one of this century’s greatest musicians. Winning six Grammy Awards, selling in excess of 150 million albums worldwide, being inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and also the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame are just a few of the accolades Billy has clocked up over the years. |
  
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| The Wiggles - You Make Me Feel Like Dancing Tour |
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Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 December
Shows 10am, 1pm & 4pm
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| It’s time to get Australia dancing with the fab four of fun on their YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE DANCING Tour. The Wiggles’ interactive song and dance has been capturing audiences’ imaginations for 17 years! They have sold in excess of 22.5 million Videos/DVDs and 7 million CDs worldwide. The Wiggles are the most awarded children’s act in Australia. Earlier this year, they were named as UNICEF GOODWILL AMBASSADORS joining the ranks of Shakira, David Beckham and Roger Federer. |
  
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Tickets are availble through Ticketek on 132 849, www.ticketek.com.au or visit the Box Office in the foyer of Rod Laver Arena from Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Event and Venue seating maps are available on the relevant event page on the Ticketek website.
A request for group bookings at any Melbourne & Olympic Parks event can be made by calling the Group Bookings Department on 03 9286 1347 or emailing groups@mopt.vic.gov.au
Click here for Ticketing Conditions and Terms of Sale. |
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