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Conor Maynard

Conor Maynard returns with new music and his first ever Australian tour dates!

Fans can access the MJR Presents pre-sale from 9:00am AEDT on Tuesday 21 February, 2023. General public tickets are on sale at 9:00am (local time) on Wednesday 22 February.

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Following the release of his major hit ‘If I Ever’, British pop-star Conor Maynard has given in to overwhelming fan demand and announced his debut trip to Australia, set to kick off in May, 2023.

Maynard originally rose to fame in 2012 when he won MTV’s Brand New for 2012 award, competing alongside Delilah, Michael Kiwanuka, Lana Del Rey, and Lianne La Havas. He was signed to Parlophone and became one of the first home-grown talents to transition from online to IRL pop-stardom, proving the power of digital audiences while breaking new ground for countless other upcoming artists.

He earned the mentorship of Ne-Yo and then exploded with his debut album ‘Contrast,’ which reached #1 and produced 5 Top Ten singles. The album catapulted him to international stardom, with his YouTube channel alone boasting 13.3 million subscribers and 2.5 billion views. World tours, awards, and collaborations with major artists followed, including Pharrell Williams, The Invisible Men and Rita Ora.

But 10 years after the debut album that changed his life, Maynard realized it was time for him to go at it alone. He left his label and took his career to new and unchartered heights, racking up over 300 million streams in 2021 alone, without any major player backing. It takes his worldwide reach to a staggering scale: Spotify streams of his music surpassed 2 billion, and he quickly became the 7th most followed TikTok music account in the UK, despite only joining the platform in 2020. The decision also allowed him to bring his music to new, adventurous heights, with a sense of artistic liberation lying at the heart of his new material.

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TOUR DATES

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31 May Astor Theatre
Perth
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2 Jun Enmore
Sydney, NSW
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3 Jun The Tivoli
Brisbane, QLD
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4 Jun The Forum
Melbourne, VIC
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Bradamon Band

Australia’s newest Reggae group will release its much-awaited EP named Volume 1 this September on the Gold Coast.  Bradamon Band is a funky 9-piece ensemble with a fresh and unique sound to deep roots Reggae.  Tracks from their EP include features from the genre’s hottest bands in House of Shem & Paua.  This EP Launch is a little different to your standard show, with 6 hours of packed entertainment in support of Bradamon Band.  The event will feature New Zealand’s best trio Brotherhood Musiq and Gold Coast superstar Chevy Baby.  The Vybez Band and Roaring Lion are two other bands listed to play while Gold Coast legend DJ Dezaster will keep the turn tables warm.  BBQ Bazaar in Burleigh is the perfect spot for an event such as this.  The large, converted warehouse is decked out with food vendors, indoor and outdoor seating and two stages.

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Next Exit Festival

‘NEXT EXIT FESTIVAL’ ANNOUNCES HUGE LINE-UP FOR INAUGURAL EVENT
Australia’s newest music festival celebrates local talent and highlights regional towns in its debut year!

ALL SHOWS SELLING FAST –   http://bit.ly/NEFonsale TICKETS ONLY $89+BF

NEXT EXIT Festival, the latest edition to the Australian festival circuit, has officially unveiled the line-up for its inaugural event today, jam packed with local Aussie talent.

The announcement also includes a pledge from the promoters to shine a light on not only Australian music but regional towns across New South Wales, ensuring that live music reaches fans outside of Australia’s capital cities during such a challenging time for the country.

Setting its sights on the road less travelled, NEXT EXIT Festival includes four new events that will take place in regional locations across NSW this May, with live music from psych-rock outfit Ocean Alley, Spacey Jane, which recently became the highest-ranking Australian artist of the Hottest 100, Northern Beaches four-piece Dear Seattle, NSW local Merci, Mercy and sister duo CLEWS.

Kicking off in Bicentennial Park in Tamworth on Friday 21 May, the full festival line-up will make its way around regional NSW, with additional shows in Port Macquarie, Gosford and Batemans Bay, before finishing up in the picturesque surrounds of the Mudgee Showgrounds in Mudgee.

NEXT EXIT, which takes place over two weekends in May, will place an emphasis on engaging local businesses to partake in the event, with a goal to drive economic activity, encourage regional tourism and highlight local tastemakers and artisans.

After only a scattering of shows in the last six months, most of them in capital cities, we are super excited to be touring with Next Exit Festival to four awesome spots across country and coastal New South Wales. Said Ocean Alley’s Mitch Galbraith.

We spend most of our time working and relaxing near the coast so we love playing in smaller cities anywhere near the water. We also get to take our show out west to Mudgee and Tamworth and we’re stoked to visit the states interior and have some good times with the folks there. These regional places are so much fun to tour because of the locals that are so welcoming and always up for a good old town blowout. Their support means we can keep coming back to play shows and festivals and give these awesome places the live music experience they deserve.

We pass so many ‘Next Exit’ signs on the highway and often drive past with only our destination in sight,” said MJR Presents’ Head Of Touring Australia, Scott Mesiti.

“The original concept for ‘NEXT EXIT’ Festival was to help bushfire-affected towns, regenerate tourism and hire as many local suppliers as possible. So much has happened since then but our aim remains the same. We have designed a safe festival that can be delivered under current restrictions and will employ many people from our industry who have sat on the sidelines for too long.

In late 2019 and early 2020, New South Wales was subject to some of the worst bushfires in Australian history. As of 28 January 2020, the fires in NSW had burnt 5.3 million hectares (6.7% of the State), including 2.7 million hectares in national parks (37% of the State’s national park estate), and were responsible for countless millions of dollars in damages to businesses.

NEXT EXIT Festival has been made possible by being a successful applicant of RISE funding, which will allow MJR Presents to deliver an affordable for regional communities across New South Wales in 2021.

Tickets on sale on Tuesday 09 March at 12:00pm via mjrpresents.com

TOUR DATES

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FAQ’s

EVENT INFORMATION

Run Times – Port Macquarie / Gosford / Mudgee: Gates open 3pm – show finish 9pm
Run Times Tamworth / Batemans Bay: Gates open 4pm – show finish 10pm
✔ STANDING – Yes you can stand, hallelujah! but if you want to hang with your friends please arrive together.
✔ DANCING – Dancing is allowed baby! …but no moshing or crowd surfing and try to maintain social distancing.
✔ CAMP CHAIR or RUG – If sitting and watching the arvo pass by is more your thing then by all means bring a chair or small rug but please note you will be seated towards the back of the venue.

There are no pass outs
Due to ticket scalpers and ticket resale websites If you have purchased a ticket from our non-official ticket seller, we cannot guarantee your entry.
Bar and food will accept pay wave and cash
Free water will be available
Take care of your mates, if you are drinking make sure you eat and drink plenty of water.
If you have driven to the event make sure you have your legend/designated driver.
When exiting we are here to help send you home safely.  Please make sure you follow the instructions of the police and traffic management as you leave the event.
Please respect our neighbours when exiting the event.

COVID-19

We will be running this as a COVID-Safe event and measures will be taken to ensure Next Exit 2021 will comply with the latest requirements from NSW Health. This may mean last minute changes that are out of our control. The safety of fans, artists and staff is always our top priority and we will continue to monitor advice from the local state Government regarding mass gatherings and follow guidance as necessary.

In the event of a cancellation, exchanges and refunds will be processed according to AU consumer law.

WHAT TO BRING

  • A valid event ticket
  • Good vibes
  • Valid ID, everyone’s ID will be checked at the entry gate
  • Cash and or your card<
  • Mobile phone with a full battery or a battery pack, there are no charging stations at the event
  • A hat and sunscreen – Check the weather: be prepared, weather forecast is showing sunny and warm so slip slop slap and drink plenty of water.

WHAT NOT TO BRING

  • No eskies
  • No alcohol
  • No hampers, home-made, commercial or packaged store-bought food
  • Please ensure you check the full prohibited items list before arrival. No bags bigger than A4.
  • Bad attitude, we have a no tolerance approach.  If patrons/ticket holders are causing other patrons to feel intimidated or uncomfortable you will be asked to leave the event (without a refund or re-entry).

Will I need my ID?
Yes it is 18+ and licenced, if you are under 18 and/or haven’t got valid ID you will be refused entry. The following forms of ID are accepted:

  • A valid driver or riders licence or permit (issued by and Australian State or Territory)
  • Valid Passport
  • Proof of Age card issued by a public authority or the Commonwealth or of another State or Territory for the purpose of attesting to a person’s identity and age
  • Keypass (over 18) Identity card issued by Australia Post.

What can I eat?
There will have a variety of catering options available at the event including a selection of options to satisfy any appetite.

How do I buy all the things?
Cash is always best! Bars, Food stalls and Merchandise have paypass facilities. No cash-out is available.

Wheelchair
Please note that whilst the event is as accessibly friendly as possible – the venue is a grassed amphitheatre and moving through some areas may be challenging in a wheel chair. We encourage all wheelchair patrons to bring a companion with them for assistance.

Refunds
Refunds will not be issued for any reason unless in the event of cancellation or rescheduled dates.

Prohibited Items:

The following items are prohibited from being taken into the venue:

  • Aerosol Cans
  • Alcohol
  • Animals – Except for Authorised Guide / Companion Animals
  • Any Liquids – Empty Water Bottles can be refilled inside the designated event area
  • Bags or containers too large to be stores under a seat
  • Balls, Sporting Equipment, Bicycles, Skateboards etc.
  • Homemade, Commercial or pre-packaged food
  • Confetti or torn paper
  • Drones, Professional Cameras or Video Recording Equipment
  • Eskies and Picnic Baskets
  • Fireworks or Explosives
  • Furniture, Tents, Gazebos or Inflatable Structures,
  • Glass, Cans or Metal Containers
  • Illegal or Illicit Drugs or Substances of any Kind
  • Musical Instruments including Air Horns, Megaphones, Drums etc.
  • Studded Clothing and Accessories
  • Umbrellas, Poles, Sticks, Banners or Signs etc.
  • Weapons of Any Kind
  • Any item which is reasonably considered by the Promoter or Venue as being able to cause injury, nuisance or offence to any other person attending the Event.

Dream Theater

TOUR POSTPONED

To our Valued Dream Theater Fans:

Due to the current restrictions on International travel, Dream Theater’s November 2020 tour is being rescheduled until 2021. MJR TEG &  Dream Theater are working together to secure new dates at the current venues to minimise impact on customers while keeping original seating and tickets purchased in place. 

As a customer you are not required to do anything. The current tickets you have purchased will be valid for the new dates, so please hold onto them. In the case that you do require a refund please contact your original point of purchase.

 

As soon as new dates are confirmed all customers will be notified.

 

DREAM THEATER, twice Grammy-nominated and millions-selling progressive music titans, are thrilled to announce their April 2020 Australian leg of their most recent ‘Evening With’ touring cycle; featuring a celebration of the band’s latest record, Distance Over Time, and their acclaimed milestone achievement, Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory. The Distance Over Time Tour – Celebrating 20 Years Of Scenes From A Memory will see the band perform their full and complete 3-hour set for audiences throughout Europe.

Presented in Australia by MJR Presents, Tickets for the The Distance Over Time Tour – Celebrating 20 Years Of Scenes From A Memory, as well as VIP packages can be found at http://mjrpresents.wpengine.com or http://dreamtheater.net/tour/ once on sale. The Australian theatre tour dates are Thursday April 23 at Brisbane’s QPAC, Saturday April 25 at Sydney’s ICC, Sunday April 26 at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre and Monday April 27 at Adelaide’s AEC Theatre.

The initial leg of this tour garnered plenty of critical commendation and audience acclaim due in large part to its diverse setlist of fan favourites spanning the quintet’s venerable 30-plus year career! Featuring tracks from DREAM THEATER’S latest release, Distance Over Time (InsideOutMusic /Sony Music), and selections from their comprehensive discography along with a nightly celebration marking the 20th Anniversary of their seminal concept album Metropolis Part 2: Scenes From A Memory, the band has established a precedent on this tour of a nightly not-to-be- missed standout performance. DREAM THEATER will continue that trend on the European tour, creating an evening of over 2 hours and 45 minutes of iconic DREAM THEATER at their masterful best, making this a milestone concert event that long-time fans and newcomers alike will remember for years to come.

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci comments, ‘The response to Distance Over Time has been overwhelmingly positive and we are really looking forward to playing some of the songs from that album live for our European audiences in an ‘ Evening With’ setting along with our full headlining show production. For those of you who were there when we premiered Scenes From A Memory live in Europe 20 years ago, this will not only be a trip down memory lane but also the chance to see it presented in a completely new light and the way it was always intended to be. Our updated presentation has all-new animated video content depicting the characters and storyline through the entire show as they’ve never been ‘scene’ before! For those of our fans who were either not born yet, too young, or had not yet been introduced to DT 20 years ago, this will be a fresh opportunity to experience Scenes live for the first time in its entirety. We can’t wait to perform for all of you!

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ELVANA

To those attending Elvana’s Australian tour:

With the new guidelines surrounding COVID-19 put in place by the Australian Government today, Elvana and MJR Presents have been left with no option but to cancel the bands upcoming Australian tour. While we are deeply upset over the cancellation, MJR Presents primary concern is the safety and health of its crew, it’s artists and it’s loyal fans, so we stand by the decision 100%. All ticket holders will have access to a full refund – more information on this will be emailed to you shortly.

MJR Presents would like to thank everyone for their understanding and support in these unprecedented circumstances.

Stay safe,
MJR Presents & Elvana

‘ELVIS-THEMED’ NIRVANA TRIBUTE ACT ‘ELVANA’ ANNOUNCE DEBUT AUSTRALIAN TOUR TO GET YOU ALL SHOOK UP!

The King Is Back, and he’s playing grunge!

Fresh from sell out shows at The O2, Albert Hall and main-stage appearances at both the legendary Download Festival and the iconic Glastonbury Festival, the world’s best – and only – Elvis Themed Nirvana tribute act ‘ELVANA’ have today announced their debut Australian tour.

From Seattle to Mississippi, to the bowels of Disgraceland, ELVANA’s Australian tour is set to raise music icons from the dead; rock & Roll will finally collide with grunge and the 1950’s will well and truly come alive as Elvis replaces Kurt and Nirvana get a front man wrapped head to toe in red leather and blue sequins.

What started as little more than a joke, with four friends from North-East England forming an Elvis fronted Nirvana tribute act for a fancy dress party, has now snowballed into a completely unique live experience that has taken the world by storm. Comprising of Elvis,Danny Cobain, Rob Novoselic and Bobby Grohl, ELVANA takes audiences on a journey through Nirvana’s catalogue whilst splicing in grunged up sections of the king of Rock & Roll finest moments, culminating in an audible orgasm of overdrive old school Rockabilly. It smells like teen spirit, tastes like fools gold and sounds like nothing you’ve heard before!

“Ladies and gentleman of Australiashire! You are about to witness something you’ve never ever seen before… In a good way! We couldn’t be any more excited to bring our lil’ show down under and boy are we gonna have one hell of a time!? Come as you are, mate”Said Elvana frontman “Elvis.

The world has seen Nudist Priest (a hairy, naked version of Judas Priest), they tolerated Tragedy, the all- metal Bee Gees tribute act and smiled politely at the concept of Okilly Dokilly, a Ned Flanders themed band, but fans of rock & roll haven’t yet experienced the polished (but intensely sweaty) live performance of ELVANA; a journey through Nirvana’s catalogue with the addition of grunged-up sections of Elvisí finest moments, culminating in a mega mash-up of hits from two of the world’s most acclaimed acts.

Kicking off in Perth in May 2020, ELVANA are set to get Australian audiences All Shook Up, as they take their unique blend of 1950’s inspired grunge-rock antics around the country for the very first time, with shows planned for Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney.

Tickets for Elvana’s debut Australian tour go on sale at 10:00AM [AEDT]  Friday 06 December via Mjrpresents.com

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Mega MJR Xmas 2019

  • To enter the entrant must purchase tickets to any MJR Presents show between 3rd of December 2019 and the 15th of December 2019. Entries close at 5pm AEST 15th December 2019
  • Prize is for two(2) tickets to any MJR Presents show for the calendar year of 2020.
  • Tickets won will be for admission only. If seated, location will be at the discretion of MJR
  • Entry is open to Australian residents aged 18 years and older.
  • Employees MJR Presents, Contractors, related agencies or members of immediate family (“Immediate family” means spouse, parent, natural or adopted child, siblings (whether natural or adopted by a   parent) are ineligible to enter this competition
  • Any costs associated with entering remain the responsibility of each entrant and are dependent on the internet service provider used.
  • The competition commences 10:00am (AEST) Tuesday 3rd December 2019 and closes on 5:00pm AEST on Sunday 15th  December 2019.
  • Entries will be deemed to be received at the time of receipt by the Promoter and not at the time of transmission by the entrant.
  • Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash.
  • Winners are responsible for their own transport to and from event.
  • Winners will be notified by email in the week following the competition.
  • MJR Presents will contact each winner to confirm how to claim their prize.
  • Whilst best efforts will be made to contact the winners, in the event that for any reason the winners cannot be notified after reasonable attempts, then the prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize.
  • By entering and participating, entrant agrees to hold harmless, defend and indemnify Facebook from and against any and all claims, demands, liability, damages or causes of action (however named or described), losses, costs or expenses, with respect to or arising out of or related to (i) entrant’s participation in the Sweepstake, or (ii) entrant’s participation in any Prize related activities, acceptance of a Prize and/or use or misuse of a Prize (including, without limitation, any property loss, damage, personal injury or death caused to any person(s).
  • This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook.

Port Macquarie Beer & Cider Festival

EVENT POSTPONED TO SAT 22ND FEB

Due to the unprecedented bushfire conditions we are saddened to announce the Port Macquarie Beer & Cider Festival has been postponed for 2019 and has a NEW DATE of Saturday 22nd February 2020. 

We were hoping the fires would be out by now and we’d all be shouting our legendary Fire Fighters a beer at the festival this weekend. But, with this week’s weather predictions and personally knowing so many affected it’s hard to promote an event when you know so many of your community are hurting. We want to push back the festival to February to give the town enough time to recover and focus on doing our bit to help in the mean time. We apologise to any of those who may be put out but hope you can understand under the circumstances.

All current ticket previously purchased will remain valid for February 22nd event. Anyone that can not make the newly scheduled date can receive a full refund. Ticketek will email you shortly about your options.

Tickets for the new date are online now and available for purchase.

 

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Having recently announced its eagerly anticipated return – after a brief hiatus in 2017 – the beloved Port
Macquarie Beer & Cider Festival has officially served up its first round of live music acts for 2020. Taking to the stage from 2:00pm until the event calls for ‘last drinks’ at 7:30pm is Hunter Valley based artist William Crighton, who’s heartfelt indie-folk has been developing a major following around Australia. Performing alongside William Crighton is blues and roots local Mitch King, Jangle-pop 5-piece
The Butlers, Barrell House and east coast shredder Minnie Marks.

In addition to a smorgasbord of amazing live and local music, the festival will also be armed with some of Australia’s best Beer and Cider makers, including Currumbin Water’s Balter Brewing, Byron Bay legends Stone &Wood, Wicked Elf, Capital Brewing Co, Franks Cider and plenty more.

Set with the serene Hastings River as backdrop, the event will be held Saturday Feb 22, showcasing a spectacular and diverse range of brews. More than fifty different beers and ciders are set to be represented, from a selection of the finest brewers both locally and Australian-wide.

This year’s festival will also see the return of the ever popular Mid North Coast Beer Keg Toss with the return of previous champions hoping to retain their title. This, our nod to the long tradition of the Highland Games, the Beer Keg Toss relies on a combination of technique, timing and pure power to succeed. Festival organisers are looking for the best male and best female to take out $600 in cash and prizes. Competitors should register early to avoid disappointment via the website. Qualifying heats will be run throughout the day and the penultimate final will decide the winner.

The family event will feature the regions very best gourmet food market stalls, games and live music. The games area will be bursting with activities to keep kids of all ages entertained with a jumping castle, Bocce set up, giant Jenga play, plus lots more.

We also have something a little special just for the ladies.

A special bus timetable will ensure attendees can enjoy the afternoon of tastings without having to worry about driving home.

The Port Macquarie Beer and Cider Festival will kick off at 1pm and go through until 7:30pm.

For more information along with special event bus timetables, head to the website: www.portmacbeerandciderfestival.com

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET WITHIN THE FIRST 24 HOURS AND GET A  FREE STUBBY COOLER!

TICKET PACKAGES

Presale Tickets: $29 + BF

Kids Tickets: $15 + BF | Kids Under Two FREE

Family Pass (2 Adults and 2 Kids): $75 + BF

Family Pass (2 Adults and 3 Kids): $85 + BF

Ticket and bus package information also available on our website

www.portmacbeerandciderfestival.com

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Squeeze

SQUEEZE – 2020 Australia and New Zealand Tour Cancelled

MJR Presents, the promoters of SQUEEZE, regret to advise the February tour has been cancelled.

Statement from the band:”It is with great regret that due to unforeseen scheduling issues, Squeeze have had to cancel their upcoming tour in Australia and New Zealand. The band love coming to Australia and New Zealand and look forward to coming back sometime in the future. Meanwhile, please contact the place of ticket purchase for a refund.”

REFUNDS

Tickets purchased by credit or debit card will be refunded in full and patrons do not need to take any action. Patrons should allow up to 15 working days for the refund to appear in their account.

Alternatively, you can contact your point of purchase for more information.

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Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY

‘DISTANT WORLDS’ TAKES THE MUSIC OF ‘FINAL FANTASY’ TO MELBOURNE FOR ONLY AUSTRALIAN SHOW

MJR Presents is proud to announce the eagerly anticipated return of Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY to Australia in 2019.

Following on from a sell-out show at Sydney’s ICC Theatre in 2017, Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY will make its return appearance down under in August, for a special one-off, show at the Melbourne Arena; marking Distant Worlds premiere performance in Melbourne!

Originally launched in conjunction with the twentieth anniversary of FINAL FANTASY, the brand new, completely revamped live show will feature music from one of the most popular video game series of all time! This concert will include a special tribute to the original FINAL FANTASY VII, featuring special guest Yoko Shimomura, composer of FINAL FANTASY XV, in attendance.

GRAMMY®-winning conductor Arnie Roth will lead the 100-piece ‘Distant World Philharmonic and Chorus in a breathtaking performance of the beloved music of Nobuo Uematsu, Yoko Shimomura, and others, in front of spectacular HD video direct from game developer SQUARE ENIX.

The multimedia experience, which places stirring screen images, stills and iconic scenes from the FINAL FANTASY series alongside the soaring emotions of a symphony orchestra and chorus is set to be Distant Worlds’ biggest show to date, and will perform just one show in Australia in 2019.

Tickets for ‘Distant Worlds: Music From FINAL FANTASY

go on sale at 10:00 AM on Friday 10 May

 

ABOUT COMPOSER NOBUO UEMATSU
Nobuo Uematsu is one of the most celebrated composers in the video game field. He has achieved global recognition for his work on the FINAL FANTASY series that has been performed by worldclass orchestras around the world. Nobuo Uematsu has been recognized as a major contributor in the increasing appreciation and awareness of video game music. A prime example is the “FINAL FANTASY VIII” theme song, “Eyes on Me,” which he composed and produced with Hong Kong pop star Faye Wong which went on to sell a record 400,000 copies.  It also won “Song of the Year (Western Music)” at the 14th Annual Japan Gold Disc Awards in 1999, which was the first time in history that music from a video game had attained this illustrious honor. The music from the game series has grown to such notoriety, Nobuo Uematsu was named as one of the “Innovators” in Time Magazine’s “Time 100:  the Next Wave Music ” feature.

ABOUT MUSIC DIRECTOR ARNIE ROTH
Music Director Arnie Roth is a Grammy-winning artist known for his work with performers including Il Divo, Diana Ross, Jewel, The Irish Tenors, Charlotte Church, Peter Cetera, and  Dennis DeYoung.  Roth has conducted the London Symphony Orchestra, the National Symphony, the Atlanta Symphony, the Hollywood Bowl Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Dallas Symphony, the Houston Symphony, the BBC Symphony, the Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, the San Diego Symphony, the Winnipeg Symphony, the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, the Detroit Symphony, the Ravinia Festival Orchestra, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra, the Tokyo Philharmonic and the Sydney Symphony. Roth is well known in the world of video game music for his work with Nobuo Uematsu and SQUARE ENIX as Music Director and Conductor of the “Dear Friends: music from FINAL FANTASY,”  “More Friends:  music from FINAL FANTASY,”  “VOICES:  music from FINAL FANTASY,” as well as his role as Music Director and Conductor of “ PLAY! A Video Game Symphony.”   He was the winner of the Best Score Award at the 2003 DVD Premier Awards for his score for the film Barbie™ as Rapunzel and was nominated for an Emmy in 2007 for his original song “Shine” from the movie Barbie™ in The Twelve Dancing Princesses.  Roth has produced dozens of best selling CD’s.

For more information, visit www.awrmusic.com.  

ABOUT YOKO SHIMOMURA
Composer and pianist Yoko Shimomura joined Japanese video game production company Square in 1993 after graduating from Osaka Music School. Previous to her employment with Square, Yoko worked for Capcom, where she composed the majority of the score to the legendary fighting game Street Fighter II: The World Warrior. Since that time, she has composed many well-known video game scores, including works for Front Mission, Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, Parasite Eve, Legend of Mana, and, most notably, the Kingdom Hearts series.

Shimomura made her debut as a Final Fantasy series music composer with Hataraku Chocobo, although her first major contribution to the series was the score for Final Fantasy XV, released in 2016. Yoko continues to work as a freelance composer for Square Enix and others, having now composed music from over 45 video games and counting. 

ABOUT FINAL FANTASY
Since the release of FINAL FANTASY in 1987, this unique RPG series continues to showcase the spectacular visuals, highly imaginative worlds and rich stories leading the industry and earning the highest accolades from users around the world. Titles of the series have so far achieved a cumulative shipment of over 100 million units worldwide.

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Katherine Jenkins

 MULTI-AWARD WINNING SOPRANO KATHERINE JENKINS RESCHEDULES AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES & HINTS AT NEW MUSIC COMING SOON

Britain’s best-selling classical artist of the past 25 years, who first came to public attention when she sang at Westminster Cathedral, honouring Pope John Paul II’s silver jubilee in 2003, will now land in Australia in May, for a short run of shows in some of the country’s most prestigious rooms, including; Sydney’s State Theatre, Melbourne’s Palais, Perth Concert Hall, Adelaide’s AEC and Brisbane’s newest venue, The Fortitude Music Hall.

Following on from the success of her debut album ‘Premiere’ which topped the classical charts for eight weeks in a row, making her the fastest-selling soprano of all time, Katherine Jenkins continued her meteoric rise to fame, with performances at the Rugby World Cup, at Buckingham Palace for The Queen, at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo and iconic venues including Wembley Stadium and The Sydney Opera House. Since becoming an international name, Katherine Jenkins has gone on to release 11 critically acclaimed studio albums, perform for the troops in Afghanistan, receive the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and numerous music awards, solidifying herself as one of the world’s most prolific crossover artists.

Tickets for Katherine Jenkins May 2020 Australian Tour are on sale now. 

 

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