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Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 February |
The Country/Pop crossover style of Taylor Swift has been embraced both in America and beyond, with her record-breaking success and popularity cemented by the success of her 2006 debut Taylor Swift and 2008’s Fearless. By the age of 18 she became the first artist in US history to have two top 10 albums in the same year. Taylor keeps the energy and excitement going until the concert’s final notes - the encore is an experience not to be missed!
Turnstiles: 6pm Support: Gloriana 7.30pm
Taylor Swift: 8.30pm (concludes 10.30, all times approx) |
  
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| Cliff and the Shadows |
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Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 February |
It was in 1959 that Sir Cliff Richard first recorded and performed with The Shadows. In 2009, exactly 50 years later, Cliff and The Shadows will be back on the road for their final tour. Cliff and The Shadows dominated the British popular music scene in the late 50’s and early 60’s, enjoying both solo and joint success. Between them they achieved no less than 19 No.1 hits from which came million-selling hit singles and albums.
Turnstiles: 6.30pm
Starts: 8pm (interval 9.05-9.35pm) Concludes approx 10.55pm |
  
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| The Motown Event |
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Tuesday 16 February |
Celebrating 50 years of Motown hits, this is a music event not to be missed. Featuring The Four Tops, The Temptations, Mary Wilson of The Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, Joan Osbourne, The Miracles, Ian Moss and special guest Jimmy Barnes.
Turnstiles: 6.30pm Starts/Finishes: TBC |
 
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| Diana Krall |
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Friday 26 February |
Since her debut in 1993, Diana has topped both the pop and jazz charts and sold millions of records worldwide. A proven genuine talent with credibility as a mold-breaking jazz musician, her latest album Bare Bones (Universal) is the followup to previous albums Half The Perfect World and her million plus selling breakthrough album Careless Love. The Australian wrote of her last tour “...her singing was spectacular. Her tone was sweet and vulnerable and her phrasing was elastic…”
Turnstiles: 6.30pm, M Gardot: 7.30pm, M Peyroux: 8.15pm
Diana Krall: 9.30 - 11pm (all times approximate) |
 
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| Whitney Houston |
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Monday 1 March |
Whitney Houston is the ultimate soul-pop diva and the only artist to chart seven consecutive #1 Billboard Hot 100 hits. Among Whitney's other record-setting achievements: she is the first female artist to enter the Billboard 200 album chart at #1 and the only artist with seven consecutive multi-platinum albums. Whitney will be performing all of her greatest hits, along with new songs from her recent Top 10 album, I Look To You, showcasing why she remains a singular force in music today and one the worlds most beloved pop icons.
Support: Anthony Callea |
  
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| Backstreet Boys |
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Friday 5 March |
| One of the most successful groups in music history, with countless #1s, record-setting tours, and worldwide record sales in excess of 100 million, Backstreet Boys are also among pops most influential. The shows will blow fans away with new material from their latest and album release THIS IS US and will feature all of the greatest hits from their stellar career. |
  
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| Russell Peters |
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Tuesday 9 March |
| The eagerly awaited return of the global comedy 'rock-star'. Russell Peters brings his hillarious Green Card Tour to Australia featuring all-new material, video screens and dj's. He was recently ranked by Forbes - along with Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock - as one of the top ten highest grossing stand-up comics in the U.S. With his signature irreverent take on race, culture and all of our so-called differences, Peters has gained a devoted global following and has been packing theatres, arenas and clubs worldwide for two decades. |
  
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| Tom Jones |
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Thursday 11 March |
One of the enduring personalities in the music entertainment business, Tom Jones' unique vocal power, ability and charismatic persona make him one of the most respected, admired and loved performers in modern popular music. His 40-year career includes receiving a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music and a Silver Clef Award for Lifetime Achievement. Every ticket purchased will include a copy of Tom Jones' new album 24 Hours.
Support: David Campbell
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| Lady Gaga |
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Tuesday 23 & Wednesday 24 March |
| Following her spectacular performances with The Pussycat Dolls earlier this year, the divine Ms. Gaga has been tearing up stages around the world. This year the enigmatic superstar broke records and topped charts everywhere. Boasting massive hits - Paparazzi, Just Dance and Poker Face and with an ever-growing legion of fans and an unpredictable, perplexing principal, the return of The Haus of Gaga will be the DO NOT MISS event of summer 2010. “A poem for my fans: ‘in every minute of the day, the truth is that I'm dead, until I'm here on stage, with you, then I'm alive instead’ - me” |
 
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| Carol King & James Taylor |
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Friday 26 & Saturday 27 March |
Iconic recording artists Carole King and James Taylor are taking to the world stage together for the first time in nearly 40 years. The idea for the 'Troubadour Reunion' came together in 2007 after King and Taylor performed at the famed Los Angeles venue for the first time since 1970. This once-in-a-lifetime event brings together two of the most beloved singer/songwriters for a rare concert experience.
Event: 8pm |
  
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| Spandau Ballet featuring Tears for Fears |
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Wednesday 21 April |
One of the most successful and influential British bands of the 1980s with 25 million record sales, all five original members of Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley, John Keeble, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp and Steve Norman have reformed after 20 years. Fans all over the world are enjoying their hits drawn from 6 multi-platinum albums and 23 hit singles. Also featured will be Tears for Fears (with Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith), another hugely popular British band instrumental in defining music in the 80’s, and with album sales of 22 million.
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| Kelly Clarkson |
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Monday 19 April |
| KELLY CLARKSON, the world’s first ‘American Idol,’ now a certified pop sensation, is bringing her ALL I EVER WANTED TOUR to Australia. Clarkson has sold more than twenty million records worldwide, with over 950,000 of those in Australia alone. Eight of her singles have made it to the Top Ten and she has won two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, two MTV Awards and 11 Billboard Awards; and even been nominated for a CMA Award. |
  
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| Nitro Circus Live |
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Friday 4 & Saturday 5 June |
| Following the extraordinary success of the Nitro Circus TV show, the best freestyle motocross ever will feature the world’s greatest action sports star Travis Pastrana. Travis and the Nitro Crew are famous for pushing beyond the limits with crazy stunts on the wildest contraptions imaginable. |
  
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| SmackDown® and ECW® Live Tour |
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Sunday 1 August |
| WWE returns to Australia for an unprecedented 9th year in a row!!! Come and see your favourite Smackdown abd ECW superstars for the only time in 2010 - Edge™, The Undertaker™, Rey Mysterio® and many more!
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| Andre Rieu |
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Sunday 17 October |
In October, André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra kick off their 2010 Australian Arena tour. Don't miss André as he crosses the continent, filling night after night with breath-taking music.
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| Crusty Demons |
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Saturday 30 October |
| THIRST 4 DESTRUCTION will be a three hour, fully choreographed, extreme entertainment spectacular featuring the world’s greatest freestyle motocross riders performing the most death-defying stunts on the planet, including the insane Back Flip combination tricks performed by all Crusty riders. Audiences can expect to see minibike chaos, world famous freaks, ridiculous stunts, the stunning Crusty Babes along with a fire, pyrotechnics, lights and sound show that will leave them scorched and scared! |
 
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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
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