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 2009 Australian Open |
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19 January - 1 February |
Last year saw a fresh injection of precocious young talent taking the tournament by storm. Will the likes of Federer and the Williams sisters wrest back the initiative and can the emerging Aussies take another step?
The Australian Open is an experience not to be missed - last year's attendance record sure to be under threat, not to forget a potential television viewing audience of nearly two billion.
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| Leonard Cohen |
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Thursday 5 February
With Special Guest Paul Kelly |
| Leonard Cohen is a must see for any self-respecting music lover. Supported by his first class band and backing vocalists, the man himself can only be described as magical. Cohen is a true music icon, the writer of such timeless classics as “Hallelujah”, “Suzanne”, “Bird On A Wire”, “Sisters Of Mercy”, “First We Take Manhattan”, “Everybody Knows”, and countless other universally loved songs. |
  
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| Fall Out Boy |
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Wednesday 18 February |
| Fresh from sold out US and UK tours – which included performing to a sold out Wembley Arena – Fall Out Boy are sure to be in fine form for their largest Australian and New Zealand tour to date! Fall Out Boy will return hot on the heels of the release of their fifth album Folie à Deux (released December 13 through Universal Music). |
  
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| Coldplay |
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3, 4 & 5 March |
| On their last concert tour of Australia in June 2006, Coldplay sold out a total of ten arenas shows, playing to more than 100,000 people, garnering rave reviews and leaving rapturous fans in their wake. In a rare move for the Australian market, Coldplay will go on-sale with two shows in each of the East Coast cities to ensure as many tickets as possible are made available to meet the demand that was set the last time they toured. |
  
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| Eric Clapton |
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Wednesday 11 March |
| There are few who would contest Eric Clapton’s reputation is one of the world’s finest guitarists, often revered as the ‘musician’s musician’. An extraordinary career spanning over 50 years, seemingly countless releases, and accolades too numerous to list. Setting out in the '60's with The Yardbirds and evolving through Cream, in 1970 Clapton’s career began a new solo chapter. Clapton has contributed to albums of artists such as Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Elton John, Sting, Joe Cocker, Roger Waters, Steven Stills, Aretha Franklin, Rolling Stones, Plastic Ono Band, and most famously George Harrison’s While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Now in his 60’s Slowhand doesn’t appear to be showing signs of retirement. |
  
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| Kings of Leon |
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Friday 13 & Saturday 14 March |
| Nashville’s finest will return to Australia and New Zealand in 2009 as Kings of Leon tour in support of their monster album Only By The Night. A landmark for Kings of Leon, Only By The Night has reached #1 on the ARIA and RIANZ charts, already notching up triple platinum sales in Australia, and platinum in New Zealand, ensuring Kings of Leon will reign supreme in 2009. |
  
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| Yiannis Ploutarhos Charity Event |
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Saturday 2 May |
Juggernaut Entertainment, along with acclaimed artist Yiannis Ploutarhos, will be donating all their profits to charity, namely Agapi Care Inc, a non-profit organization which cares for children with special needs within the Greek Australian community. After 2 previous successful tours in 2005 and 2007, we are excited to see Yiannis once again in Australia. MAKE YOUR TICKET COUNT! For more information go to www.greeksingers.com.au.
Please note this performance has moved from Hisense Arena to Rod Laver Arena. The performance date and time remain the same. All patrons with tickets for Hisense Arena WILL be contacted by a Ticketek or Melbourne Park Groups representative before Christmas to arrange new tickets. |
 
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| Brooks & Dunn |
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Monday 4 May |
| Hitting upon a winning formula of exuberant, honky-tonk rock, mixed with punchy, dance beats and smooth, pop-tinged, power ballads the BROOKS & DUNN combination has been explosive. While the mystery of BROOKS & DUNN is no longer, the anticipation of a second tour is palpable. This time around, BROOKS & DUNN will be also joined by one of the hottest male artists in American country music today, DIERKS BENTLEY. |
  
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| Crusty Demons |
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Friday 15 May |
| The Crusty Demons are returning to Australia with their craziest and most spectacular production ever, the all new Crusty Demons, 'Beyond the Apocalypse'.
The world's greatest riders will assemble in Australia in 2009 to perform the biggest tricks including the death defying double backflip which has to be seen to be believed. Don't miss the mind bending pyro, lights and sound show. Plus freaks, stunts the Crusty Babes and more than a few Crusty surprises! |
  
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| Pussycat Dolls |
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Tuesday 26 & Wednesday 27 May
with very special guest Lady Gaga |
| Showing their brand of hot, confident attitude, Pussycat Dolls shot to fame in 2005 with the release of their massive debut single Don’t Cha featuring Busta Rhymes, hitting number 1 in charts around the world. Now this scorching band of singer/dancers are without doubt one of the most popular and globally successful girl groups ever. Don’t miss Nicole, Ashley, Jessica, Melody, and Kimberly – and very special guest Lady GaGa boasting her own infectious Number 1 singles – Just Dance, and Poker Face.
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| P!nk |
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Sat 30 May & Sun 31 May
Thur 18, Sat 20, Sun 21, Tue 23 & Wed 24 June
Wed 29 & Thur 30 July, Sat 1 & Sun 2 August |
| P!nk - Australia's biggest selling international recording artist of 2006-7 – is back, at the top of her game, and raring to perform live for your entertainment. Expect a dazzling carnival-styled stage set, feats of aerial daring and surprises that can only be hinted at... and at the core, the confident and charismatic vocal powerhouse that is unmistakably P!nk. A record breaking ELEVEN concerts in Melbourne is testimony to her amazing popularity. |
  
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| WWE Raw Tour |
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Tuesday 7 July |
| Come see your favorite RAW Superstars including Batista™, John Cena®, Randy Orton®, CM Punk™, Rey Mysterio®, Chris Jericho®, Kane®, Beth Phoenix™, Candice Michelle™, Kelly Kelly™ and many more! (line-up is subject to change) |
  
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| Andre Rieu |
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Thursday 29 & Friday 30 October |
| In October, André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra kick off their 2009 Australian Arena tour. Don't miss André as he crosses the continent, filling night after night with breath-taking music. |
  
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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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