Rebel Heart tour: Madonna lands Down Under for her first Australian visit in 23 years

THE Queen of Pop has arrived in Australia for the first time in 23 years. Will Madonna keep her fans waiting for 90 minutes like she did the Kiwis?

U.S. singer Madonna performs during the Rebel Heart World Tour in Macau, China, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

MADONNA has landed in Australia for the first time in 23 years.

The superstar flew into Melbourne on Monday night in a private jet after playing her first ever shows in New Zealand on Saturday and Sunday.

The arrival will thrill fans who thought they’d never see her down under again after cancelling three tours in a row.

While both Auckland shows were hailed by the press, some fans vented their anger online at Madonna hitting the stage at 10.30pm, up to 90 minutes late.

The singer has a reputation for operating on Madonnatime, risking costly curfews from venues.

Madonna’s Melbourne venue, Rod Laver Arena, has a curfew that sees any show that does not finish before 11pm potentially hit with a hefty fine.

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Another serially tardy performer, Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses, received fines at the venue when his late arrival saw the concert run until after midnight, keeping staff working after hours and punters potentially missing public transport or losing babysitters.

Madonna’s long-term manager Guy Oseary arrived in Melbourne ahead of his superstar client.

Madonna’s manager Guy Oseary has asked for tourist advice in Melbourne. Picture: Instagram

Oseary, who also manages U2, posted a photo on Instagram from a recognisable inner city hotel on Monday.

Fans bombarded Oseary’s feed with tourist and restaurant tips as well as requests to get Kylie Minogue on stage during Madonna’s extended Melbourne visit.

Minogue is thought to still be in Australia seeing family after a corporate show in Sydney last Thursday.

Madonna chooses either local celebrities or fans to spank or kiss on stage during her song Unapologetic Bitch. Her friend Molly Meldrum is also another on the spank wishlist.

Madonna fans are hoping the singer will again choose Australia to film one of her Rebel Heart shows for DVD release.

Madonna filmed her Sydney Girlie Show tour in 1993.

Australia is the final leg of the Rebel Heart world tour, and diehard fans report no show has been filmed as yet.

A Happy Girl in New Zealand! What FUN💘🎉🎉🎉🎉💃🏻🦄‼️❌👍🏻💯👑 ❤️#rebelhearttour pic.twitter.com/olP6xfghI1

— Madonna (@Madonna) March 5, 2016

Sources suggest the final two shows, in Sydney on March 19 and 20, could be a filming possibility.

On Monday Madonna posted a video of her daughter Mercy in New Zealand, calling the country “a beautiful magical place.”

The singer added her iconic hit Like a Prayer to the setlist for the second Auckland show.

Madonna will perform her first Tears of a Clown show in Melbourne on Thursday.

The event, which promises to showcase Madonna’s comedy skills as well as her music, will take place at the intimate Forum Theatre.

Free tickets to the show were distributed through her fan club, with some tickets available to customers of tour sponsor Telstra.

I'm not a fan of people who turn up late. #waits #Madonna pic.twitter.com/ycycXwBeyp

— Dan News (@dannews) March 6, 2016

Fans believe Madonna has headed to Melbourne early to rehearse the Tears of a Clown one-off performance.

During her last visit to Australia when it looked like bad weather might see an outdoor show being postponed the perfectionist refused to plan a night off and instead demanded a hall be found for her dancers to rehearse in if the show didn’t happen.

Madonna said in a statement last week “I wanted to do something special for Australia because you have been so patient and waited so long — the Tears of a Clown show will make its debut on March 10th. Performance art, comedy, story telling and music of course! Especially for you my Rebel Heart fans down under!”

Tears of a Clown. 😂❌ 🍷https://t.co/HvHuGGDecC

— Madonna (@Madonna) March 4, 2016

After her two Melbourne Rod Laver Arena shows this Saturday and Sunday, Madonna then plays Brisbane Entertainment Centre on March 16 and 17 before the Rebel Heart tour ends in Sydney with performances at Allphones Arena on March 19 and 20.

Originally published as Rebel Heart tour: Madonna lands Down Under for her first Australian visit in 23 years