Tours: Elton John adds 9 dates to his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” Tour Uncategorized by Hear2Zen Magazine - February 13, 20190 DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND! ELTON JOHN ADDS NINE NEW DATESTO FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD AUSTRALIAN TOUR SHOWS ADDED IN MELBOURNE – SYDNEY – BRISBANE – ADELAIDE – HUNTER VALLEY – MOUNT COTTON – YARRA VALLEY – HANGING ROCK– MUSIC ICON TO PLAY 24 AUSTRALIAN DATES IN 2019 & 2020 – The most elaborate, high–tech arena show Elton has ever attempted…A parade of mega–hits and one hell of a way to say goodbye.” – Rolling Stone USA“Each song felt so important. Each moment seemed so significant. And the crowd hung on every word, spoken or sung.” – Mercury News, California Revealed last weekend in a hugely anticipated announcement, Sir Elton John will bring his epicFarewell Yellow Brick Road World Tour to Australia and New Zealand from November 2019 to February 2020. In response to overwhelming demand during the fan pre-sale, Chugg Entertainment and AEG have today announced an additional nine shows around the country. The music icon adds a weekend in Melbourne, with back-to-back nights at Rod Laver Arena onSaturday 14th and Sunday 15th December, playing a total of four shows at the venue this December. Second performances at Adelaide’s Botanic Park, Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre and Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena have been announced, along with additional outdoor appearances at the Hunter Valley’s Hope Estate, Victoria’s Hanging Rock, plus A Day On The Green’s Sirromet Wines in Queensland and Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley, Victoria.At Bathurst’s Carrington Park, fans will be able to purchase a newly introduced General Admission ticket for $119, to experience Sir Elton on his Bathurst debut on 22nd January 2020.Tickets for all Capital City shows and New Zealand, including those previously announced and newly added, will go on sale at 9am (local) on Thursday 14th February.Tickets for all other shows go on sale at 9am (local) on Friday 15th February.With a mammoth 24 Australian concerts now announced, the legendary performer will spend three months delivering his famed songbook to audiences across the country, beginning November 30th in Perth; 48 years on from his first ever Australian show, which took place at Perth’s Subiaco Oval on 17th October, 1971. “Australia and New Zealand, I can’t wait to be with you again”, said Sir Elton. “Your audiences have always been very generous towards me, and I know that this final tour will be the most memorable ever”.“Australia and New Zealand have really embraced the announcement of Elton’s Farewell tour”,said promoter Michael Chugg. “We want to make sure that everyone gets a chance to experience the magic of seeing this incredible performer live, so we’ve added some new shows to what we know is going to be his best visit yet!” Complete with brand new stage production, and tour wardrobe designed by Italian fashion house Gucci, Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road global tour is intimate and personal, while also spectacular and daring. Audiences will experience a rare glimpse into Elton’s life, and the deeply personal meaning behind some of his greatest hits, via mesmerising, never-before-seen images and videos displayed throughout the show from his incredible 50-year career.He will be joined by longstanding band members NigelOlsson on drums (part of Elton’s original three-piece band in 1970), esteemed musical director DaveyJohnstone (who first recorded with Elton in 1971 and joined the band a year later) on guitar, virtuoso RayCooper on percussion,MattBissonette on bass, John Mahon on percussion, and KimBullard on keyboards.Comprising more than 300 shows across five continents, the milestone itinerary will stop in Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealand, and marks the last tour of its kind by the celebrated songwriter and iconic showman. Almost fifty years on from his debut Australian show, Elton John has played 196 concerts and performed to more than 1.5 million people across the country in that time.“… the time is right to say thank you to my fans and say goodbye.” – Elton JohnGarnering rave reviews at sell-out shows across North America, Elton John’s curtain call will be the last chance to catch this legendary performer touring in Australia. More than a concert; an unforgettable memory!Tickets will go fast, don’t miss out on your spot at Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick RoadTour. Presented by Chugg Entertainment, in association with AEG Presents PERTH, WA Saturday 30 November 2019 – HBF Park (formerly nib Stadium)ticketmaster.com.au PERTH, WA Sunday 1 December 2019 – HBF Park (formerly nib Stadium)ticketmaster.com.au ADELAIDE, SAWednesday 4 December 2019 – Botanic Park Adelaideticketmaster.com.au ADELAIDE, SAThursday 5 December 2019 – Botanic Park Adelaide – JUST ANNOUNCEDticketmaster.com.au MELBOURNE, VICTuesday 10 December 2019 – Rod Laver Arenaticketek.com.auMELBOURNE, VICWednesday 11 December 2019 – Rod Laver Arenaticketek.com.auMELBOURNE, VICSaturday 14 December 2019 – Rod Laver Arena – JUST ANNOUNCEDticketek.com.au MELBOURNE, VICSunday 15 December 2019 – Rod Laver Arena – JUST ANNOUNCEDticketek.com.au BRISBANE, QLDWednesday 18 December 2019 – Brisbane Entertainment Centreticketek.com.auBRISBANE, QLDThursday 19 December 2019 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre – JUST ANNOUNCEDticketek.com.au SYDNEY, NSWSaturday 21 December 2019 – ICC Sydney Theatreticketek.com.auSYDNEY, NSWMonday 23 December 2019 – ICC Sydney Theatreticketek.com.auSYDNEY, NSWTuesday 7 January 2020 – Qudos Bank Arenaticketek.com.auSYDNEY, NSWThursday 9 January 2020 – Qudos Bank Arena – JUST ANNOUNCEDticketek.com.au HUNTER VALLEY, NSWSaturday 11 January 2020 – Hope Estateticketek.com.auHUNTER VALLEY, NSWSunday 12 January 2020 – Hope Estate – JUST ANNOUNCEDticketek.com.au MOUNT COTTON, QLDSaturday 18 January 2020 – Sirromet Wines – A Day On The Greenticketmaster.com.au MOUNT COTTON, QLDSunday 19 January 2020 – Sirromet Wines – A Day On The Green – JUST ANNOUNCEDticketmaster.com.au BATHURST, NSWWednesday 22 January 2020 – Carrington Parkticketek.com.auWOODEND, VICSaturday 25 January 2020 – Hanging Rockticketmaster.com.au WOODEND, VICSunday 26 January 2020 – Hanging Rock – JUST ANNOUNCEDticketmaster.com.au RUTHERGLEN, VICWednesday 29 January 2020 – All Saints Estate – A Day On The Greenticketmaster.com.au YARRA VALLEY, VICFriday 31 January 2020 – Rochford Wines – A Day On The Greenticketmaster.com.au YARRA VALLEY, VICSaturday 1 February 020 – Rochford Wines – A Day On The Green – JUST ANNOUNCEDticketmaster.com.au DUNEDIN, NZTuesday 4 February 2020 – Forsyth Barr Stadiumticketmaster.co.nzHAWKE’S BAY, NZSaturday 8 February 2020 – Mission Estate Winerymissionconcert.co.nzAUCKLAND, NZSunday 9 February 2020 – Mt Smart Stadiumticketmaster.co.nz IMPORTANT INFORMATION:oznz.eltonjohn.com is the official home of all Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour information. 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