Aussies fuel live music boom as big stars prep tours here and more shows go on sale

The biggest music stars who’ve made the most cash can be revealed as more tours are coming to Australia. See the list and how you can get the best tickets.

Beyonce’s mind-blowing Renaissance feast of giant props and couture costumes remains on top of the wishlist for live music fans hoping she will announce an Australian leg in late 2023 or 2024.

As local promoters secure the world’s biggest pop extravaganzas, fans are anticipating visit from Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Depeche Mode, The Weeknd, Drake, The Cure, Kylie Minogue and the final tour of The Eagles.

Despite the huge demand for Taylor Swift Eras shows next year estimated to have generated $35 million in gross ticket sales for her seven Australian shows, consumer demand remains buoyant for live music.

After her Vegas run, Kylie Minogue will take her Tension record on the road. Picture: Getty.

While the cost of living crisis is squeezing retail spending, industry insiders are quietly confident that Australians desperate for an escape from economic pressures will seek out experiences such as live music.

“Most of the tours on sale in Australia right now are either selling out or above 75 per cent capacity across all levels of venues from small clubs to stadiums,” an insider said.

And Australian remains a happy hunting ground for tickets sales for the top tier stadium shows.

Industry bible Billboard recently updated their Top Tours Of All Time in the modern era, with all of the tours bar one enjoying box office bliss down under. The only one which didn’t come to Australia was the Rolling Stones’ No Filter shows.

Elton John grossed more than $1 billion on his Farewell tour. Picture: Getty.

Elton John currently holds the top spot with his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour, which was interrupted by the pandemic, grossing $1.4 billion.

American pundits suggest Swift’s Eras tour, Beyonce’s Renaissance tour and Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics tour could eclipse John’s billion dollar box office gross by the time their current world jaunts wrap up this year or in 2024.

As Kylie minogue’s Vegas shows sold out yesterday, and the general sale for Paul McCartney’s Got Back shows opens on August 11, we wrap up the hot shows announced this week and when you can buy tickets.

AUSSIE GIGS WITH TICKETS ON SALE TODAY

McCartney’s Got Back shows in October will likely be his final concerts in Australia. Picture: Getty.

Paul McCartney – Got Back

Promoter Frontier Touring have staggered the on-sale times for the August 11 general sale to alleviate the stress on ticketing systems, so be sure to check what local time the box office opens for your preferred concert.

Adelaide Entertainment Centre, October 18, Ticketek.com.au from 1.30pm.

Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, October 21, Ticketmaster.com.au from 1pm.

McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, October 24, Ticketmaster.com.au from 11am.

Allianz Stadium, Sydney, October 27 and 28, Ticketek.com.au from 10am.

Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, November 1, Ticketek.com.au from noon.

Heritage Bank Stadium, Gold Coast, November 4, Ticketek.com.au from 3pm.

Morrissey will tour Australia in December. Picture: Getty.

40 Years Of Morrissey

The influential British pop star returns to Australia in December for a theatre run in celebration of four decades of making music with The Smiths and as a solo artist. All tickets go on sale from 9am on August 11 with ticketing details via livenation.com.au

Perth Concert Hall, December 1

Palais Theatre, Melbourne, December 4 and 5

Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, December 8

Sydney State Theatre, Sydney, December 10 and 11.

Flight Facilities – The Decades Tour

The beloved electronic duo have entertained music fans with their six decade-divided mixes; a series which has been streamed millions of times and soundtracked thousands of road trips and house parties. They take their addictive mixes on the road to some rather unexpected venues in October with tickets on sale from 10am on August 11.

Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, October 6

Beach Hotel, Byron Bay, October 7

Melbourne Pavilion, October 20

Rechabite Hall, Perth, October 21

Harvest Rock Festival, Adelaide, October 28

Liberty Hall Carpark, Sydney, October 29

Bliss N Eso have a handful of tickets left to their anniversary tour. Picture: Supplied.

Bliss N Eso – Flying Colours 15th Anniversary Tour

The Australian hip hop stayers are celebrating the 15th anniversary of their Flying Colours record with a victory lap around the country in the smallest venues fans have had a chance to see them in for years. While demand for the October shows has been so hectic, most are already sold out, you can get final tickets to a handful of dates.

Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, October 7

Uni Bar, Hobart, October 15

Metro Theatre, Sydney, October 19

The Tivoli, Brisbane, October 27

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