Elton John at Parramatta: singer to be first act at Bankwest Stadium

In a major-event coup, iconic entertainer Elton John will be the first big musical act at Parramatta’s new Bankwest Stadium — and to mark the occasion the singer may be given his own “Yellow Brick Road”.

Elton John will be performing at Bankwest Stadium in March next year.

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Parramatta will host its biggest concert in three decades when iconic entertainer Sir Elton John becomes the first musical act at the new $360 million Bankwest Stadium early next year.

Sydney’s second biggest city hasn’t seen a performer of John’s calibre since former King of Pop Michael Jackson brought his “Bad” world tour to the former Parramatta Stadium on November 20, 1987.

John’s promoters will today announce six extra shows for his sold-out Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, which will wrap up at freshly built Bankwest Stadium on Saturday, March 7.

Elton John will perform at Bankwest Stadium in 2020.

Michael Jackson performing at Parramatta Stadium in 1987.

Parramatta Lord Mayor Andrew Wilson yesterday hailed the major-event coup as a “great day for our city”.

“This is a perfect first concert for our world-class stadium: getting one of the world’s biggest and best performers in Elton John,” Cr Wilson said. “It’s the perfect fit and I can’t wait for the concert in March.”

There is talk of a Parramatta street being renamed “Yellow Brick Road” in John’s honour for his concert arrival. And Cr Wilson said he would support it “if it’s in an appropriate location”.

Elton John is still in fine voice at the age of 72.

Promoter Michael Chugg said demand had been “absolutely incredible” to put on the extra shows.

“We know the ‘Rocketman’ is going to create magic memories when he arrives (in Parramatta),” he said.

The 72-year-old John — who is worth an estimated $580 million — won’t let the sun go down on his glittering five-decade career, which is full of big hits including Your Song, Tiny Dancer and Rocket Man.

Top-class debut: Elton John will be the first big music act at Bankwest Stadium in Parramatta.

The Elton John biopic R ocketman has topped $100 million at the box office since it was released a fortnight ago, with the performer playing a pivotal role as an executive producer.

Tickets for John’s Parramatta show go on Tuesday, June 25. More info: ticketek.com.au