ELTON JOHN’S FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD TOUR
TATE SHERIDAN ANNOUNCED AS SUPPORT
FOR SIR ELTON JOHN’S OUTDOOR CONCERTS
– LIMITED TICKETS REMAINING FOR AUSTRALIAN SHOWS –
Sir Elton John today announced that brilliant young award winning singer/songwriter Tate Sheridan will warm audiences at the outdoor concerts on his epic Farewell Yellow Brick Road Australian Tour, beginning at Perth’s HBF Park on November 30.
A unique storyteller, Tate Sheridan has always been a name to watch, garnering Sir Elton’s attention in 2015 when the then 23-year old Sheridan was asked to open select Australia and New Zealand dates on the artist’s national tour that December. Since then, Elton has taken keen interest in Sheridan’s music, playing his song ‘Fade To Black’ on his Apple Music Beats 1 Radio Show to an audience of millions.
In 2019-2020, Sheridan will join Sir Elton on 22 of his 34 Australian dates, performing songs from his latest solo work, Angel Man, which captures the beautiful rustic tones of the old Americana, plus tunes from his impressive back catalogue. Sheridan will perform some of these appearances solo on piano, and others as a three-piece, with piano, bass and drums. Further information listed below.
“I’m thrilled to be opening for Sir Elton John once again, on his final Australian tour”, said Tate. “He was probably my biggest childhood hero and his music has been a huge inspiration. It all feels very surreal and I can’t wait to play alongside this musical legend later this month and into 2020!”
Tate Sheridan’s musical background is vast; as a prodigious jazz pianist, he was awarded the 2014 ACT Critics Circle Artist of the Year for his dedication to jazz and pop music. In 2015, Tate became one of the youngest ever musicians to be nominated for the prestigious Freedman Jazz Fellowship, and has already been awarded the Friends of the ANU School of Music’s Bernhard Neumann Memorial Prize, the Winifred Burston Memorial Prize, and the Peter and Lena Karmel Anniversary Prize for his dedication to Australian music.
In recent years, Tate’s musical endeavours have taken a change of direction, writing and recording in New York and Nashville. His vintage approach to recording has gained the attention of legendary Australian musicians including INXS principal songwriter Andrew Farriss.
Since going on sale in February this year, Australia and New Zealand have snapped up tickets to Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour, with total sales exceeding half a million tickets to date.
With a mammoth 40-concert run beginning later this month, and following rave reviews for the epic musical fantasy Rocketman and Me autobiography, Elton John frenzy has well and truly landed in Australia. The legendary performer will spend three months delivering his famed songbook to audiences across the country, beginning 30 November and 1 December in Perth, his last ever West Australian concerts, and 48 years on from his first ever Australian show, which took place at Perth’s Subiaco Oval on 17 October in 1971.
“Australia and New Zealand, I can’t wait to be with you again”, said Sir Elton. “Your audiences have always been very generous towards me, and I know that this final tour will be the most memorable ever”.
“I’ve just returned from watching Elton perform in North America, and let me tell you, he’s in incredible form”, said promoter Michael Chugg. “The production is fantastic, it’s one hell of a show and you absolutely don’t want to miss it.”
Complete with brand new stage production, and tour wardrobe designed by Italian fashion house Gucci, Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road global tour is intimate and personal, while also spectacular and daring. Audiences will experience a rare glimpse into Elton’s life, and the deeply personal meaning behind some of his greatest hits, via mesmerising, never-before-seen images and videos displayed throughout the show from his incredible 50-year career.
He will be joined by longstanding band members NigelOlsson on drums (part of Elton’s original three-piece band in 1970), esteemed musical director DaveyJohnstone (who first recorded with Elton in 1971 and joined the band a year later) on guitar, virtuoso RayCooper on percussion, MattBissonette on bass, John Mahon on percussion, and KimBullard on keyboards.
“… the time is right to say thank you to my fans and say goodbye.” – Elton John
Garnering rave reviews at sell-out shows across North America, Elton John’s curtain call will be the last chance to catch this legendary performer touring in Australia.
“Elton’s farewell tour is wonderfully over the top… He plays for nearly three hours, energy constantly high, finishing almost every song by getting off his piano stool and gesturing “Come on!” at the audience… Rocket Man reaches the stars on his last ever trip” – ***** (Five Stars) The Guardian
More than a concert; an unforgettable memory!
This is the final chance to nab your spot at Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour – Don’t miss out.
PERTH, WA
Saturday 30 November 2019 – HBF Park
Tate Sheridan Solo Performance
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PERTH, WA
Sunday 1 December 2019 – HBF Park
Tate Sheridan Solo Performance
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ADELAIDE, SA
Wednesday 4 December 2019 – Botanic Park Adelaide
Tate Sheridan Solo Performance
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ADELAIDE, SA
Thursday 5 December 2019 – Botanic Park Adelaide
Tate Sheridan Solo Performance
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GEELONG, VIC
Saturday 7 December 2019 – Mt Duneed Estate – A Day On The Green
Tate Sheridan Solo Performance
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MELBOURNE, VIC
Tuesday 10 December 2019 – Rod Laver Arena – SOLD OUT
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MELBOURNE, VIC
Wednesday 11 December 2019 – Rod Laver Arena – SOLD OUT
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MELBOURNE, VIC
Saturday 14 December 2019 – Rod Laver Arena – SOLD OUT
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MELBOURNE, VIC
Sunday 15 December 2019 – Rod Laver Arena – SOLD OUT
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BRISBANE, QLD
Wednesday 18 December 2019 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre – SOLD OUT
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BRISBANE, QLD
Thursday 19 December 2019 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre – SOLD OUT
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SYDNEY, NSW
Saturday 21 December 2019 – First State Super Theatre – SOLD OUT
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SYDNEY, NSW
Monday 23 December 2019 – First State Super Theatre – SOLD OUT
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SYDNEY, NSW
Tuesday 7 January 2020 – Qudos Bank Arena – SOLD OUT
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SYDNEY, NSW
Thursday 9 January 2020 – Qudos Bank Arena – SOLD OUT
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HUNTER VALLEY, NSW
Saturday 11 January 2020 – Hope Estate – SOLD OUT
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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HUNTER VALLEY, NSW
Sunday 12 January 2020 – Hope Estate
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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SYDNEY, NSW
Tuesday 14 January 2020 – Qudos Bank Arena – SOLD OUT
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BRISBANE, QLD
Thursday 16 January 2020 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre – SOLD OUT
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MOUNT COTTON, QLD
Saturday 18 January 2020 – Sirromet Wines – A Day On The Green – SOLD OUT
Tate Sheridan Solo Performance
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MOUNT COTTON, QLD
Sunday 19 January 2020 – Sirromet Wines – A Day On The Green – SOLD OUT
Tate Sheridan Solo Performance
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BATHURST, NSW
Wednesday 22 January 2020 – Carrington Park
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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WOODEND, VIC
Saturday 25 January 2020 – Hanging Rock – SOLD OUT
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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WOODEND, VIC
Sunday 26 January 2020 – Hanging Rock
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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RUTHERGLEN, VIC
Wednesday 29 January 2020 – All Saints Estate – A Day On The Green – SOLD OUT
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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YARRA VALLEY, VIC
Friday 31 January 2020 – Rochford Wines – A Day On The Green – SOLD OUT
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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YARRA VALLEY, VIC
Saturday 1 February 020 – Rochford Wines – A Day On The Green – SOLD OUT
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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DUNEDIN, NZ
Tuesday 4 February 2020 – Forsyth Barr Stadium
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HAWKE’S BAY, NZ
Thursday 6 February 2020 – Mission Estate Winery – SOLD OUT
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HAWKE’S BAY, NZ
Saturday 15 February 2020 – Mission Estate Winery – SOLD OUT
*Moved from Saturday 8 February 2020
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AUCKLAND, NZ
Sunday 16 February 2020 – Mt Smart Stadium
*Moved from Sunday 9 February 2020
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AUCKLAND, NZ
Tuesday 18 February 2020 – Mt Smart Stadium
*Moved from Tuesday 11 February 2020
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AUCKLAND, NZ
Thursday 20 February 2020 – Mt Smart Stadium
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MELBOURNE, VIC
Saturday 22 February 2020 – AAMI Park
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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COFFS HARBOUR, NSW
Tuesday 25 February 2020 – C.ex Coffs International Stadium
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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COFFS HARBOUR, NSW
Wednesday 26 February 2020 – C.ex Coffs International Stadium
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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TOWNSVILLE, QLD
Saturday 29 February 2020 – North Queensland Stadium
Tate Sheridan Solo Performance
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SUNSHINE COAST, QLD
Tuesday 3 March 2020 – Sunshine Coast Stadium
Tate Sheridan Solo Performance
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SUNSHINE COAST, QLD
Wednesday 4 March 2020 – Sunshine Coast Stadium
Tate Sheridan Solo Performance
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SYDNEY, NSW
Saturday 7 March 2020 – Bankwest Stadium
Tate Sheridan Three Piece
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