On the Record: Brisbane upcoming live music news and gossip
THE biggest-selling Canadian artist of all time, Celine Dion, will be returning to Brisbane for the first time in a decade.
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THE biggest-selling Canadian artist of all time, Celine Dion, will be returning to Brisbane for the first time in a decade, playing the Entertainment Centre on July 30.
With limited tickets left for his November 10 show at the same venue, English singer Sam Smithhas also announced a new show the following night, with tickets available now. Visit frontiertouring.com.
Country superstar Shania Twain has proved she’s still the one fans want, with demand encouraging promoters to announce a second show, also at BEC, on December 6. Visit livenation.com.au.
Free music in store
Did you know some of Brisbane’s best independent music stores are also home to some of the city’s best all-ages shows? On March 2, Tym Guitars will host Brisbane’s Turnpike and Burning Circuits, which features Regurgitator’s Ben Elyon guitar and Tim Rix and Cameron Rickettson bass and drums respectively. Check Tym Guitars’ Facebook for more details.
Whole new ball park
If you missed out on tickets to beloved Brisbane indie-pop band Ball Park Music’sfirst over-18s show at the Tivoli, in Fortitude Valley, news that they have announced a new show at the same venue for next Sunday should put you in a good mood. Incidentally, their new album – Good Mood – has just been released a week ahead of schedule.
Dave’s not here
It’s been just over two years since David Bowie left Earth for his home planet, but there is some good news for those still feeling blue about the Thin White Duke’s departure. Parlophone has just announced 180g vinyl reissues of some of Bowie’s best-loved albums – Low, Heroes, Stage, Lodger and Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) – will be available from Friday.
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