What's On? Gigs and events Adelaide.

I have been attending music concerts and gigs since I was a teenager (long time!)

There's plenty happening in Adelaide but I often miss some of the events that are happening when they aren't mainstream or big enough for the Entertainment Centre, Thebarton or The Gov.

My OH has a narrow music taste and I often attend gigs that I wouldn't have attended! The upside of this is exposure to music that I wouldn't have heard. I like a wide spectrum of music....

There are lots of smaller bands and groups and members of this site often post the dates and times of these gigs.

If anyone knows of a good music night out please let us know...

Here's an interesting (but good) one coming up. I have seen them 3 times.

Australian group British India (supported the Rolling Stones in Melbourne)

British India - ‘Nothing Touches Me Album Launch’

with Grenadiers + Horror My Friend

Saturday 18 April 2015 (opening 7:30 PM)

at The Gov ( venue info )

59 Port Road, Hindmarsh

www.thegov.com.au

More mainstream:

It was recently announced that Fleetwood Mac will be adding Adelaide to their upcoming tour.

Coopers Stadium.

Wednesday 28th of October. Booking through Ticketek

AC/DC Tickets will be on sale from the 20th of April.

Nickelback: Adelaide Entertainment Centre 18th May

There are lots more, especially the gigs happening "down the road"..... anyone want to share or recommend a local band or venue?

Never mind about all that lol,

AC/DC are coming back in November!!!!

Tickets go on sale on the 20th, but please don't buy them so I have a bit less competition!

We've seen them a fair few times, and they've never disappointed yet!

:notworthy: LC

Ta for this. price of tickets here is a bloody rip off and booking fees add to the cost too. Local RSLs often have live music on and the drink is much cheaper too.

I just had a listen to a couple of British india songs on youtube and was quite impressed.

There's plenty happening at the Gov!

The 80's Mania is also a separate thread and there's members who already have tickets!

THE CHURCH

The Gov | Sat 11 Jul

Tickets: $55 + Booking Fee

Doors open @ 7:30 pm

[h=2]80s MANIA[/h][h=3]Paul Young + Go West + Nik Kershaw + Cutting Crew[/h]

Direct from the UK, 80s Mania will bring some of Britain’s major and most successful music influences of the era to The Gov on Wednesday, September 16.

Sam Smith is here next Friday (1st May) at the Entertainment Centre - not too sure if there are tickets available but tickets are $69 + booking fees, doors open at 8am.

This is a bit different...'Beer and Barbecue'

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[TD=bgcolor: #3F99D6]Introducing the Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival

10% DISCOUNT ON TICKETS UNTIL MIDNIGHT APRIL 26

We love beer, we love South Australia, and we want South Australians to drink better beer! To be held over three days in the historic Brick Cattle Pavilion and lawns at the Adelaide Showground, the inaugural Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival is South Australia’s biggest beer and cider party.

The festival will be showcasing the best of South Australian, Australian and International Beer & Cider with over 30 exhibitors along with some of South Australia's best restaurants and chefs cooking up a BBQ storm in the beer garden.

Featuring local live music and DJs every day, degustation dinners, exclusive festival brews, rock star chefs and the presentation of the Royal Adelaide Beer & Cider Awards. The festival is a nirvana for beer, cider, food and music heads from SA and beyond.

Friday 10/7 - 4pm ‘til midnight

Saturday 11/7 - noon ‘til midnight

Sunday 12/7 - 11am ‘til 6pm

General public tickets go on sale on Monday April 27, but as a special offer to Oztix subscribers, you can buy now and receive a 10% discount on the ticket price.

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If you are interested in taking the kids to see Walking With Dinosaurs then quite a few companies have specials on their tickets.

Here's one:

$49 SPECIAL

Don't miss life-sized dinosaurs on stage as this theatrical spectacular returns to Australia

SA : Adelaide Entertainment Centre

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Marvel at the greatest creatures to ever roam the earth as they return in Walking with Dinosaurs, the best-selling family show of all time. Lasttix members can now access A Reserve tickets for $49 to select performances.

Internationally renowned designers have worked with scientists to create 20 life-sized dinosaurs that come to life on stage. Walking with Dinosaurs has been seen by over 8 million people in 243 cities – book now before this amazing offer is extinct!

We've seen the Walking With Dinosaurs before and it was amazing. We were about 5 rows back and had a T Rex looming over our heads roaring. Amazing effects and really well put together.

We've seen the Walking With Dinosaurs before and it was amazing. We were about 5 rows back and had a T Rex looming over our heads roaring. Amazing effects and really well put together.

Linda says she's married to one:eek:. she'll have a megasaurarse for that comment!

Linda says she's married to one:eek:. she'll have a megasaurarse for that comment!

Is this where you migrated from then?

We took my grandson to the Walking with Dinosaurs at the entertainment centre too. He was amazed. Great show. I now have three grandkids who are old enough to go but OH says we have spent too much lately (typical Yorkshireman!).

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[TD=align: left]Home Sweet Home

Mötley Crüe are heading to Adelaide in a few short weeks! The most notorious rock band of all time are going all out on their Final Tour - brace yourselves for over the top pyrotechnics, fire spitting bass and of course the ground breaking Crüecifly drum coaster.

With Alice Cooper along as a very special guest, you won't want to miss Mötley Crüe's very last explosive, epic rock show. Check out our weekly deals sections for an exclusive ticket offer.

Until next week...

The Ticketek Team

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[TD=align: left]Global superstar Ricky Martin has kicked off huge One World Tourand will be in Adelaide next week! His new live show is energetic and fun, with plenty of bells and whistles, including special appearances from Australia's own Delta Goodrem and Jackson Thomas. See our weekly deals section and get your hands on one of the last tickets to see the show live![/TD]

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[TD=align: left]The rumours are true - the legendary Fleetwood Mac are coming to Australia and there are tickets still available! All five band members are back together, with Christine McVie rejoining band mates Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks after a 16-year absence.[/TD]

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[TD=align: left]Olly Murs is set to return to Adelaide as part of his Australian tour! After releasing his fourth studio album Never Been Better in November last year, Olly has been busy touring Europe and preparing to come back again to our shores in August. "Australia is like a second home to me, so I can’t wait to get back and see all my fans again."[/TD]

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Just seen that the Ricky Martin tickets have been reduced...available on Cudo...

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[TD=width: 100%, colspan: 4, align: left]Global Superstar Ricky Martin is Coming to Australia! Only $80.54 for a Silver, Gold or Platinum Ticket to the One World Ricky Martin Global Tour 2015 on 5 May at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre! See the Grammy Award Winner and Star of 'The Voice' in Action, and Dance to Your Favourite Hits Including Livin' La Vida Loca, She Bangs, Adiós and More. Featuring Special Guest Delta Goodrem! Valued at up to $173.21[/TD]

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I have never been to a Robbie Williams concert......I would love to go to this one in October...

I have never been to a Robbie Williams concert......I would love to go to this one in October...

On sale to public Mon 25 May, 10am

 

GP TICKET LIMIT: 10 tickets per customer.

Fans with Visa credit, debit or prepaid cards can gain access to Visa Entertainment pre-sale here!

 

Presented by: Chugg Entertainment

Let Me Entertain You Tour

 

Chugg Entertainment are thrilled to announce the details of Robbie Williams' upcoming Let Me Entertain You Tour 2015. Of the announcement, Robbie Williams said, "Australia - Let Me Entertain You 2015. Me: Robbie Williams. You: the audience. Let’s have some fun together, like old times!"

Robbie Williams was last in Australia in 2014 for The Swing Tour Live, which was something of a departure from Robbie’s juggernaut 2006 Close Encounters world tour, which saw the pop superstar perform his biggest hits to over 500,000 Aussies in stadiums across the country.

This time around Robbie will return to Australia armed with his biggest hits, a glittering collection of fan favourites and a handful of unique covers. The aptly-named Let Me Entertain You Tour 2015 boasts a set-list perfected over a career spanning two decades at the very pinnacle of pop and includes the likes of Angels, Rock DJ, Better Man and Bodies. Coupled with his characteristic showmanship, infectious charisma and the wicked wit for which he is renowned worldwide, Robbie Williams is a born entertainer and a consummate showman. Let him entertain you? It will be impossible not to!

Tour Dates:

Ticketek is selling for the following venues only

 

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Yeh but at nearly $500 for two tickets I'm wondering if he's worth it any more..... I've been to see him several times, and it's slways a good show, but $500 is a LOT of money....

Inicidentally, it's worth registering with Lasttix as they often have great last minute prices for concerts and stuff http://lasttix.com.au/

Just come back from a short break to Brisbane to see Spandau Ballet. Next gig up is Bad Manners at The Gov on June 3. Have a few mates from football going.

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[TD=align: left]Tex Perkins and the Dark Horses

10 - 11 Jun | Adelaide Cabaret Festival

Front man for the evocative soundscapes of The Cruel Sea, Tex is back with fellow Dark Horses – Charlie Owen, Joel Silbersher, Murray Paterson, Stephen Hadley and Gus Agars.

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[TD=align: left]27 Club

17 - 19 Jun | Adelaide Cabaret Festival

Featuring the music of Hendrix, Morrison, Cobain, Winehouse and Joplin; musicians who all famously died aged 27. With Hayley Mary, Henry Wagons, Carla Lippis & Daniel Champagne.

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[TD=align: left]The Australian Bee Gees Show

20 May | Dunstan Playhouse

After four years headlining on the Las Vegas strip, The Australian Bee Gees Show will return to Australia with The Past and Present Tour, a brand new show for 2015. Don’t miss the magic – one night only!

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25 Jun | Dunstan Playhouse

Receiving standing ovations everywhere they perform, the stars of California Dreaming will have you dancing in the street to the unforgettable sounds and harmonies of The Mamas and Papas.

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[TD=align: left]Rubber Soul Revolver

2 Aug | Festival Theatre

A unique and spectacular live concert experience. See two Beatles studio masterpieces brought to life by Husky Gawenda from Husky, Fergus Linacre from Kingswood and singer/songwriters Jordie Lane and Marlon Williams.

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15 Aug | Her Majesty’s Theatre

Be enthralled by the massive star-studded lineup and glittering haul of heartbreakers, contemporary classics, ballads and bluegrass in the ultimate celebration of country.

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2 standing tickets for Robbie Williams were "only" $320?

Theres a Visa presale at the moment - password to access is VISA and all you have to do is pay with a Visa card

2 standing tickets for robbie williams were "only" $320?

 

Theres a visa presale at the moment - password to access is visa and all you have to do is pay with a visa card

only........

Unfortunately that's one of the downsides to living in Australia - touring music acts from Europe/US have to charge a premium to make the shows profitable. Most bands will be lucky if they get 4 or 5 shows to cover all the costs of shipping their gear etc. In Europe some bands will have ten times that! It could be worse - NZ hardly gets any bands at all!

It's been announced that an extra Adelaide show will be added to the Robbie Williams visit.

Tickets available from 10 tomorrow unless there's another pre sale?

Here's a Thebarton update with some performances coming up...

Madonna to tour in March 2016....

Presale soon....

Madonna to tour Australia in March 2016

• CAMERON ADAMS NATIONAL MUSIC WRITER
  
• NEWS CORP AUSTRALIA NETWORK
  
• JUNE 22, 2015 6:53AM
  

Patience: Madonna is finally coming back down under, 23 years since her first and only visit.

MADONNA has finally confirmed her first Australian tour since 1993.

The pop superstar will bring her Rebel Heart tour Down Under in March next year.However despite the long wait she will only visit Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.And rather than stadiums, Madonna will play arenas, meaning tickets will be snapped up in seconds by her patient fans.Madonna’s first Australian visit in 23 years will see her based here for three weeks, so far only playing shows on consecutive weekends.

She will play Rod Laver Arena on Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13. The tour then visits Allphones Arena in Sydney Saturday March 19 and Sunday March 20 then Brisbane Entertainment Centre Saturday March 26 and 27.Playing indoor shows is keeping in line with the rest of the shows around the world, however fans will hope demand may see Madonna forced to add more dates in each city.Tickets will go on sale 10am Monday July 6 through Ticketek.Promoter Live Nation has yet to release ticket prices, however have confirmed VIP packages will be available for cashed-up local fans.The Rebel Heart tour is already the most expensive of the year in overseas markets, moving Madonna ahead of Fleetwood Mac.In the US platinum seats on the Rebel Heart tour sell for between $325 and $875, while the top price VIP package is around $1500 and includes a seat in the first three rows and access to a pre-show party where a DJ plays Madonna’s greatest hits.

Bitch please: Ms Ciccone in the colourful Bitch I’m Madonna video.

Australian audiences should familiarise themselves with Madonna’s new album Rebel Heart.Her last five tours, which have all bypassed Australia, have been far from greatest hits affairs.They have seen the singer showcase the bulk of her latest album, with a handful of classics in favour of new material.The Rebel Heart tour starts in Montreal on September 9, before heading throughout North America, the UK and Europe.Rebel Heart became Madonna’s 11th No. 1 album on the Australian charts in March. However a lack of radio support for singles Living for Love and Ghosttown has been put down to ageism by the 56 year old singer.She released a star-studded video for new single, Bitch I’m Madonna, last week.Madonna’s last tour in Australia was the Girlie Show in 1993, where she played to nearly 150,000 fans in Melbourne over three shows at the MCG, as well as three shows at the Sydney Cricket Ground and shows at Adelaide Oval and ANZ Stadium in Brisbane.Promoters have unsuccessfully tried to woo Madonna back to Australia since she resumed regular touring with 2001’s Drowned World tour. Since then world tours in 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012 have all skipped Australia.

Long wait: Madonna in 1993 on her Girlie Tour, the last time she visited Australia.

Her Sticky and Sweet tour in 2008/2009 became the highest grossing tour of all time for a solo artist while the 2012 MDNA tour was that year’s highest-selling tour.Madonna’s five tours with Live Nation have earned more than $1 billion and sold 7.8 million tickets.If Madonna does add more shows to her Australian tour it is likely none will be on a Friday, with the singer reportedly following Jewish faith and upholding Shabbat each Friday night.The Rebel Heart tour will also see Madonna play Auckland, her first show in New Zealand.Madonna has previously cited clashes with her children’s schooling as why she has been unable to tour Australia, despite a series of petitions and an online backlash from disgruntled fans.Son Rocco was a dancer on the MDNA tour, it is not known if her family will accompany her to Australia for the tour.“Madonna continues to be one of the most successful touring artists in history. Her shows are always legendary and we are thrilled to have her back on tour,” Live Nation president ArthurFans will have to be prepared to pay top dollar for top tickets.Front row tickets are $2000 in the ultimate VIP package, with other VIP packages costing between $1500 and $700.While regular ticket prices have not been announced there will be selected tickets starting at $99.There will be four different pre-sales before the tickets go on sale to the general public, the first starting on June 23.Presale details are found at livenation.com.au

Perhaps too someone could start a FB page group Live Music Adelaide.My OH runs a group in our town in the UK for our local gigs and he now has ALOT of members.Bands now post their own gigs on his page,and my OH takes pics of posters around town of bands coming,and then posts the posters on his group page.Its been a huge success for keeping folks up to date on whats on.

Nice to see so many gigs in Adelaide,but if someone could start a page for local pubs,which usually have free gigs,that would be great!