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Dua Lipa has brought her ‘Radical Optimism Tour’ to Australia, wrapping the first leg of the tour at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on March 23. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
1/44Dua Lipa has brought her ‘Radical Optimism Tour’ to Australia, wrapping the first leg of the tour at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on March 23. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
It was the fifth show of the stopover, selling out all five nights between March 17 and 23.
2/44It was the fifth show of the stopover, selling out all five nights between March 17 and 23.
Dua Lipa surprised fans with a different Australian cover song every night. This included Kylie Minogue’s Can’t Get You Out of My Head, ACDC’s Highway to Hell and Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
3/44Dua Lipa surprised fans with a different Australian cover song every night. This included Kylie Minogue’s Can’t Get You Out of My Head, ACDC’s Highway to Hell and Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
On Saturday, Dua was joined by Australian star Troy Sivan, where they played Sivan’s hit Rush. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
4/44On Saturday, Dua was joined by Australian star Troy Sivan, where they played Sivan’s hit Rush. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
After their duet, the pair entered the crowd before giving a fan a pink USB, before telling the fan to “leak it”. “It” was a previously unreleased Dua Lipa/Troy Sivan song, a duet of her 2020 hit Physical. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
5/44After their duet, the pair entered the crowd before giving a fan a pink USB, before telling the fan to “leak it”. “It” was a previously unreleased Dua Lipa/Troy Sivan song, a duet of her 2020 hit Physical. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
It wasn’t the only special guest with Vance Joy also joining Dua to play his smash hit Riptide. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
6/44It wasn’t the only special guest with Vance Joy also joining Dua to play his smash hit Riptide. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Vance Joy hugs Dua at the end of the song. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
7/44Vance Joy hugs Dua at the end of the song. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Dua Lipa also changed for the set. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
8/44Dua Lipa also changed for the set. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Dua Lipa’s concert tour has been met with rave reviews so far. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
9/44Dua Lipa’s concert tour has been met with rave reviews so far. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
It’s one hell of a set. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
10/44It’s one hell of a set. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Fans were absolutely loving it.
11/44Fans were absolutely loving it.
The set list from March 17, which has been posted on Wikipedia as a suggestion of what fans can expect, sees four acts and an encore with 23 songs played, including the cover. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
12/44The set list from March 17, which has been posted on Wikipedia as a suggestion of what fans can expect, sees four acts and an encore with 23 songs played, including the cover. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Next is Sydney’s chance to see Dua Lipa live, with three shows on March 26, 28 and 29 from Qudos Bank Arena. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
13/44Next is Sydney’s chance to see Dua Lipa live, with three shows on March 26, 28 and 29 from Qudos Bank Arena. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
She’ll then head to Auckland before a European leg of the tour before closing it out in the US later in the year. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
14/44She’ll then head to Auckland before a European leg of the tour before closing it out in the US later in the year. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Final show is currently scheduled for Seattle on October 16. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
15/44Final show is currently scheduled for Seattle on October 16. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
It will be a run of 69 shows (one was cancelled in Jakarta late last year due to stage safety concerns). Already additional shows have been sold across the world with shows quickly selling out. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
16/44It will be a run of 69 shows (one was cancelled in Jakarta late last year due to stage safety concerns). Already additional shows have been sold across the world with shows quickly selling out. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
The British songstress has been on fire, with this her third headlining tour. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
17/44The British songstress has been on fire, with this her third headlining tour. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Dua Lipa has become an international sensation, having released three top selling albums - 2017’s Dua Lipa, 2020’s Future Nostalgia and 2024’s Radical Optimism. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
18/44Dua Lipa has become an international sensation, having released three top selling albums - 2017’s Dua Lipa, 2020’s Future Nostalgia and 2024’s Radical Optimism. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Her first album, Dua Lipa, hit No. 8 in Australia and was top 10 in the likes of the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Sweden. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
19/44Her first album, Dua Lipa, hit No. 8 in Australia and was top 10 in the likes of the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, and Sweden. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
It went three time platinum in the UK (over 900,000 units sold - around 1.05m), and gold in Australia (over 35,000 copies shipped) - Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
20/44It went three time platinum in the UK (over 900,000 units sold - around 1.05m), and gold in Australia (over 35,000 copies shipped) - Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
The album included the songs IDGAF, which went three times platinum, and New Rules, which was four-times platinum. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
21/44The album included the songs IDGAF, which went three times platinum, and New Rules, which was four-times platinum. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Dua’s second album, Future Nostalgia, went No. 1 in the UK, Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand. It was also No. 3 in the US. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
22/44Dua’s second album, Future Nostalgia, went No. 1 in the UK, Australia, Ireland, the Netherlands and New Zealand. It was also No. 3 in the US. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
The album was given GQ and People’s No. 1 album of 2020, while it was ranked No. 2 for both Billboard and The Guardian. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
23/44The album was given GQ and People’s No. 1 album of 2020, while it was ranked No. 2 for both Billboard and The Guardian. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
It was also nominated for the Grammy Album of the Year, while she won for the Best Pop Vocal Album. It is currently the only Grammy Dua Lipa has won so far. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
24/44It was also nominated for the Grammy Album of the Year, while she won for the Best Pop Vocal Album. It is currently the only Grammy Dua Lipa has won so far. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
It included songs such as Don’t Start Now, Physical, Levitating and Love Again. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
25/44It included songs such as Don’t Start Now, Physical, Levitating and Love Again. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Her third album, Radical Optimism, was No. 1 in the UK and the Netherlands, No. 2 in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, New Zealand and the US. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
26/44Her third album, Radical Optimism, was No. 1 in the UK and the Netherlands, No. 2 in Australia, Belgium, Ireland, New Zealand and the US. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
It includes songs such as Houdini, Training Season, Illusion and These Walls. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
27/44It includes songs such as Houdini, Training Season, Illusion and These Walls. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
While it didn’t hit as hard as Future Nostalgia, Radical Optimism still finished 27 of the Billboard 50 Albums of 2024. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
28/44While it didn’t hit as hard as Future Nostalgia, Radical Optimism still finished 27 of the Billboard 50 Albums of 2024. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
The album also sold 46,300 units in its opening week in the UK, marking the best opening week for a British female artist since Adele’s 30 in November 2021. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
29/44The album also sold 46,300 units in its opening week in the UK, marking the best opening week for a British female artist since Adele’s 30 in November 2021. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Dua Lipa’s 2024 Glastonbury performance saw all three of her albums return to the British Top 10 albums chart. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
30/44Dua Lipa’s 2024 Glastonbury performance saw all three of her albums return to the British Top 10 albums chart. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Dua has become one of the UK’s biggest artists, having had 10 platinum singles in the UK, equal with Adele and Sam Smith. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
31/44Dua has become one of the UK’s biggest artists, having had 10 platinum singles in the UK, equal with Adele and Sam Smith. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
While she remains a fair way off the top of the list with Ed Sheeran having claimed 24 platinum awards, she sits equal 10th. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
32/44While she remains a fair way off the top of the list with Ed Sheeran having claimed 24 platinum awards, she sits equal 10th. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Dua’s Aussie visit comes after the singer reportedly got engaged to her boyfriend, actor Callum Turner, at the end of last year. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
33/44Dua’s Aussie visit comes after the singer reportedly got engaged to her boyfriend, actor Callum Turner, at the end of last year. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
It seems like if you can, get to a show. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
34/44It seems like if you can, get to a show. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Tickets sell out quickly to all her shows, with 90,000 of 180,000 at Wembley selling out in five minutes. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
35/44Tickets sell out quickly to all her shows, with 90,000 of 180,000 at Wembley selling out in five minutes. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
The superstar reportedly earns around $1.2m per show.
36/44The superstar reportedly earns around $1.2m per show.
Not only is she a songstress, she’s also tried her hand at acting. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
37/44Not only is she a songstress, she’s also tried her hand at acting. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
As well as performing the song Dance The Night for Barbie, Dua also played Mermaid Barbie.
38/44As well as performing the song Dance The Night for Barbie, Dua also played Mermaid Barbie.
It’s not her only credit, having also played LaGrange in 2024’s Argylle. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
39/44It’s not her only credit, having also played LaGrange in 2024’s Argylle. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
She has also hosted and been the musical guest on Saturday Night Live three times. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
40/44She has also hosted and been the musical guest on Saturday Night Live three times. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
The 29-year-old superstar is on fire right now. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
41/44The 29-year-old superstar is on fire right now. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
And fans have been loving it. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
42/44And fans have been loving it. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
So enjoy Dua Lipa while she’s in Australia. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
43/44So enjoy Dua Lipa while she’s in Australia. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
Dua Lipa at her ‘Radical Optimism Tour’ at Rod Laver Arena on March 23. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
44/44Dua Lipa at her ‘Radical Optimism Tour’ at Rod Laver Arena on March 23. Photo by Naomi Rahim/Getty Images
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