Paul McCartney gets One On One in Australia & New Zealand this December

Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, 21-time Grammy Award winner and recipient of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Sir Paul McCartney will bring his acclaimed long-running One On One Tour to Australia and New Zealand this December.

In a first for both Paul McCartney and Frontier Touring, the announcement was made in a Facebook Live event this evening where McCartney went ‘One On One’ with Australia’s own Tim Minchin to reveal all the finer details of the upcoming tour.

Performing in stadiums and arenas in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland, this will be McCartney’s first Australian and New Zealand tour since 1993’s The New World Tour more than 24 years ago.

Paul McCartney said of the announcement;
 
“We’ve been waiting to get back to Australia and New Zealand for years and now it’s finally happening.  It is very exciting.  I’m really looking forward to the concerts as we’ve always had such a brilliant time whenever we’ve been before so we know we are in for a treat.  Can’t wait to see you and all rock out together." 

The One On One Tour launched in the United States in 2016 and saw McCartney play 41 shows across 12 countries to more than 1.2 million people, winning rave reviews from concertgoers and critics alike:

‘In spite of the size of the venues, McCartney and his music forge a personal connection with each and every one in the audience.’ – PopMatters

‘McCartney creates a joy that is boundless both onstage and off.’ – The Washington Times

‘He’s an artist who defined the past, but he’s also an artist unwilling to let go of the future. Rest assured, we’re all the better for it.’ – Consequence of Sound

Irrefutably one of the most successful singer-songwriters and performers of all time, McCartney has soundtracked the lives of generations of fans with the most beloved catalogue in popular music.

The One On One Tour celebrates McCartney’s entire career - from his earliest work with The Quarrymen through to his most recent collaboration with Kanye West and Rihanna – as well as global treasures from The Beatles, Wings and his solo catalogue – there is no shortage of surprises. 

The Paul McCartney live experience is everything any music lover could ever want from a rock show — and so much more: Nearly three hours’ worth of the greatest moments from the last 50 years of music, dozens of songs that have formed the soundtracks of our lives.

McCartney and his band have played an unparalleled range of venues and locations: outside the Colosseum in Rome, Moscow's Red Square, Buckingham Palace, The White House, a free show in Mexico for over 400,000 people, the last ever show at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park where The Beatles played their final concert in 1966, and even one performance broadcast live into Space!

Featuring McCartney’s band of the last 10+ years – Paul "Wix" Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums) – the show is never anything short of life-changing.

The One On One Tour features a brand new production, as always, utilising state of the art audio and video technology and to ensure an unforgettable experience from every seat in the house. Employing massive screens, lasers, fireworks and, of course, a staggering selection of the best songs ever written or performed, every Paul McCartney show promises a once in a lifetime evening that transcends and elevates the potential of live music. 

Make no mistake – McCartney’s One On One Tour will be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Act quickly to secure your tickets!

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE via frontiertouring.com/paulmccartney
Thursday 29 June to Friday 30 June
(or ends earlier if pre-sale allocation exhausted)
Pre-sale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details

General public on sale from Tuesday 4 July, see timings below

Sat 2 Dec | nib Stadium, Perth, WA (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (11am Perth local time)
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100
 
Tue 5 Dec | AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (12noon AEST)
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
 
Sat 9 Dec | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (2pm AEST)
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
 
Mon 11 Dec | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (5pm AEST)
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
 
Sat 16 Dec | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, NZ (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (1pm NZST)
ticketmaster.co.nz | Ph: 0800 111 999

Paul McCartney gets One On One with Colombia

The show will take place on Tuesday 24th October at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Medellín, Colombia.

"The last time we played in Colombia we had a blast and I always wanted to go back. I'm really excited to get there with my new show this year. Can’t wait to see them all and have a rock party."

Since launching last year, the One on One Tour has played 45 shows in 13 countries to just under 1.5 million people, having a great reception, not only from the audience, but also from the media. The 2016 tour concluded with Paul´s performance at the now legendary Desert Trip festival in the United States. In 2017, Paul McCartney has presented his shows in Japan and announced new shows in North and South America for next semester.

One On One Tour will be Paul McCartney's second visit to Colombia. The first was 5 years ago. The 50-year wait ended the night of April 19th, 2012 and the dream started with the song from 1967: "Magical Mystery”. This show was at the Campín Stadium in Bogotá. 

A night of perfect chemistry, being McCartney probably the greatest music legend that's ever been in Colombia.

The new show One On One, includes a new production and classics never played before. The show includes McCartney’s entire career, from his early work with The Quarrymen, to his most recent collaboration with Kanye West and Rihanna; it also includes timeless music gems from The Beatles, Wings and his catalogue as a soloist. There will be nothing but surprises in the show.

The experience of seeing Paul McCartney live is everything that any music lover could want from a rock concert, and much more: Almost three hours of a journey through the greatest moments of music of the last 50 years, as well as songs that have been part of the soundtrack of our lives. McCartney and his band have presented their show in an unparalleled range of venues and locations: outside the Roman Coliseum, Red Square in Moscow, Buckingham Palace, The White House, the Zocalo of Mexico with a free show for over 400,000 people, the last ever show at San Francisco´s Candlestick Park where The Beatles played their final concert in 1966, and even in a live performance that was broadcasted into space.

Paul and his band of the last 10+ years - Paul "Wix" Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass / guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums) - give a show that does not stop changing lives around the world.

The One On One Tour arrives with a new production, as always, with the latest audio and video technology to guarantee an unforgettable experience from every point of the stadium. Huge screens, laser beams, fireworks and, of course, a selection of the best songs ever written and played.

Every Paul McCartney show promises a unique night that transcends and elevates the potential of live music.

Tickets will be on sale next June 23rd as follows: 

Presale for Paulmccartney.com
From June 23rd 08:00am to June 26th 11:59pm

Bank Pre-sale in TU BOLETA
From June 27th 08:00am to June 29th 11:59pm

General sale in TU BOLETA
Since June 30th 9:00am

Paul McCartney, one of the last two survivors of the Liverpool Quartet: The Beatles, the band that from the 1960´s to the 1970´s, forever changed the history of music for all generations.

Céline Dion reschedules Manchester tour dates

Photo: Dave J Hogan / Getty Images

Following last month's devastating attack on Manchester, Manchester Arena has made every effort to reopen, but has announced it must remain closed until late September 2017 while it undergoes repairs on its main foyer. 

Céline Dion was due to play at the Arena on Sunday 25 June and Tuesday 1 August, but will now play the First Direct Arena, Leeds on Sunday 25 June and Wednesday 2 August.

Current ticket holders will receive a refund and will be offered the chance to purchase tickets for the new shows at the First Direct Arena via unique links. They will be informed of when they will receive their refunds and when tickets will be available to them as soon as possible by the ticketing agents.

In a statement posted on the arena’s website: 

"Following last month’s devastating attack on the city we are now working towards re-opening Manchester Arena in early September. Whilst it was always our intention to honour our existing summer events, the damage caused to the main public area of the arena has left us with no other option than to remain closed until September. We are currently working with the promoters of our June, July and August shows to find suitable solutions for events affected by this unprecedented closure."

Any tickets for the two new Leeds shows not purchased by the original ticket purchasers will go on sale to the general public on Thursday 22 June at 10AM. These will be available to purchase by calling 0844 248 1585 or by visiting firstdirectarena.com.

Tickets for all UK shows are available from AXS (08448 24 48 24 | axs.com) and Ticketmaster (0844 844 0444 | ticketmaster.co.uk)

Important information regarding Céline Dion at Manchester Arena

Following last month's devastating attack in Manchester, the Manchester Arena remains temporarily closed.
 
Céline Dion is due to play at the Arena on the 25th June and 1st August. The Promoters are currently working hard with all parties involved to try and reschedule these dates.
 
Ticket holders are encouraged to hold on to their tickets and will be informed of new information as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

Gun & InMe announce two co-headline shows of the UK this December

British alt rock icons InMe and GUN the legendary Scottish rockers have announced today two very special co-headline shows, kicking off in Manchester at Club Academy on 8 December followed by the Electric Ballroom, London on 9 December.

Tickets go on sale Friday 16 June at 9am. 

Hot off the heels of InMe’s 20th Anniversary Tour in October last year, they continue to grow their loyal cult following. These shows will be a chance for old and new fans alike to see the band perform new material from the forthcoming album. Dave McPherson commented on the shows: 

"After a long breather we're delighted to play these exclusive shows & showcase a few big surprises. Gun's Swagger is still a favourite album of mine & I hold fond memories of seeing them live many moons ago so it'll be an honour to share a stage with them & have a cracking time."

Following on from an incredible couple of years that saw GUN release their long-awaited album ‘Frantic’ to huge critical acclaim, a sold-out tour across Europe and two sold-out headline shows in their hometown of Glasgow at Barrowlands, the legendary rockers are set to have another phenomenal year with the imminent release of their second album in partnership with Caroline Records. Their seventh studio album ‘Favourite Pleasures’ is released this September and stands proudly alongside the very best of their work. Across the album’s ten tracks are songs that encompass all that’s good and great about GUN - melodies, instantly memorable riffs, and an unabashed, unrestrained desire to rock out! 

“These songs mean so much to us and now that they’re ready, we can’t wait for people to hear them and see them live...We’ll of course be playing the hits, but these songs stand up to those and then some” said frontman Dante Gizzi. 

Tickets are available Friday at 9AM. Full details here.

Mi Casa announce London show this August

Following on from sold-out concerts across South Africa, Portugal and Canada, South African trio Mi Casa have announced their return to London to play a show at the Scala on Friday 11 August. Tickets go on sale Friday 2 June at 9am. 

Known for their incredible signature sound and unparalleled creativity, Mi Casa have catapulted into the limelight on their home turf and are now setting their sights on the rest of the world! Since their inception in 2010, Mi Casa have gone on to be nominated for three MTV Africa Music Awards, an MTV EMA award as well as the recipients of five South African Music Awards including ‘Best Duo/Group’, ‘Best Dance’, and the coveted ‘Record of the Year’. Not only that but the trio are already making waves in the UK as a favourite of BBC Radio 1xtra and performing at the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. 

"This is the moment we been waiting for. To show everybody that comes to this show what we all about. It's time to dance LONDON ... strictly good energy all night! Get ready ..."

With 200 performances under their belts in 2016 alone, this year is set to be even bigger and better. Their sights are well and truly set on breaking down as many cultural boundaries as possible, unifying fans and music lovers alike through the power of their music. This show is definitely set to be one to remember and is just the start of Mi Casa’s success story in London and the UK.  

Elton John UK Summer outdoor shows security update

The safety and security of our audiences, artistes and staff continues to be our highest priority, and in light of the recent atrocity in Manchester, we would like to assure everyone that we are taking heed of all current government and police advice and are implementing all necessary actions to ensure those attending our events are in the safest possible environment.
 
Enhanced security measures will be in place, and we would request that concert-goers do not bring large bags, and would advise that full searches and body scans may be in operation. We ask for your full cooperation, and apologise for any inconvenience which may be caused.
 
We respectfully ask that you consider arriving earlier than normal to give yourself plenty of time to enter the venue.

Elton John: The Cut – Winning videos revealed in Cannes

The search for the first-ever official music videos for three of Elton and Bernie Taupin’s most iconic songs reached its conclusion today with the winning works premiering during the Cannes Film Festival and on YouTube.

Videos for Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, and Bennie And The Jets – released in 1971, 1972 and 1973 respectively, before the emergence of music videos – were revealed at a star-studded screening in Cannes following a global competition to create official videos for the tracks by the best in undiscovered creative talent. See the winning videos below;

Majid Adin’s winning video for Rocket Man

Jack Whiteley and Laura Brownhill's winning video for Bennie And The Jets

Max Weiland’s winning video for Tiny Dancer

The competition comes to a climax with just a matter of weeks until Elton John begins his hotly-anticipated Wonderful Crazy Night tour of the UK. Tickets and full details can be found here.