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Australia, it’s time to whip out the drumsticks and head to your local – because the godfathers of Aussie pub rock are going on tour. Cold Chisel has announced a national tour around Australia to celebrate their 50th anniversary, and they’ll be performing in 11 different cities and regional towns around the country. Kicking off in October, the Big Five-O tour is set to be a pretty unique addition to Australia’s music calendar, and tickets go on sale very soon. Here's everything you need to know about the Cold Chisel Big Five-O tour.
When and where is the Cold Chisel Australian tour?
Cold Chisel will perform 11 shows in Australia, kicking off in Armidale, the regional NSW town where they were based back in the 70s. From there, they’ll head up to the Gold Coast, before journeying to Sydney, Wollongong, Caversham, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle, Ballarat, Tassie and Adelaide. While some show locations are the typical tour spots for major bands, a few have been thrown in for more poetic reasons: with the Victorian gold-mining town of Ballarat chosen as a nod to the golden (50 year) anniversary of the band. Here are the full tour dates and locations:
- Petersons Winery, Armidale, NSW – Saturday, October 5
- Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, QLD – Tuesday, October 8
- The Entertainment Quarter, Sydney, NSW – Friday, October 11
- WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, NSW – Tuesday, October 15
- Sandalford Wines, Caversham, WA – Saturday, October 19
- Flemington Racecourse, Flemington, VIC – Friday, October 25
- Victoria Park, Herston / Brisbane, QLD – Saturday, November 2
- Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow, NSW – Wednesday, November 6
- Victoria Park, Ballarat, VIC – Saturday, November 9
- MyState Bank Arena, Glenorchy, TAS – Wednesday, November 13
- Vailo Adelaide 500, Post Race Concert, Adelaide, SA – Sunday, November 17
When do Cold Chisel tickets go on sale?
Tickets for all Cold Chisel's Australian shows go on sale to the general public at noon/12pm (local times) on Tuesday, June 4. If you want to get in early, you can sign up for the Cold Chisel mailing list – they’ll be releasing a limited amount of early tickets to their most committed fans. Members will receive an email with a link for the pre-sale which starts at noon/12pm (local times) on Friday, May 31.
How much will tickets cost for the Cold Chisel Australian tour?
B reserve tickets for Cold Chisel’s Sydney show start at $139.90 per person, with A reserve tickets starting at $199.
Who is the support for the Cold Chisel tour?
Sydney-based indie rockers The Cruel Sea, the multi-talented musician and singer Karen Lee Andrews, Perth alternative rock band Birds of Tokyo and Adelaide rock band The Superjesus will be popping up on stages across the country as part of the Big Five-O tour.
How to get tickets for Cold Chisel Sydney
General release tickets will go on sale via Ticketek on Tuesday, June 4 at 12pm. Limited tickets will also go on sale to members of the Cold Chisel mailing list on Friday, May 31.
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