Sarah Blasko is undoubtedly a showstopper: a distinguished musician who writes and produces her own music. She is a formidable recording artist who has received numerous accolades and has sold well in excess of 100,000 records. She is a stunning performer who – whether at a cosy candlelit dinner venue, a remote country hotel or a big city theatre – commands the unwavering attention of her audience; and an entrancing vocalist who bids audiences hang upon her every note, whether delivering one of her own unique compositions or interpreting a revered classic.
Currently completing an arduous 30-date tour of the farthest corners of regional Australia, Blasko will head off to New York in September to perform a residency at hip Lower East Side bar The Living Room to promote her album’s release in the USA, again through Low Altitude records. Sarah will then return to Australia in October for the Showstopper Tour: a tour named in honour of her well-loved choral ballad and of the performance she intends to give. Having most recently toured the major cities with a string ensemble, she will this time be joined onstage by her full rocking band for her biggest venues yet. This will be the last national tour for her sophomore album, What the Sea Wants, the Sea Will Have.
Sarah Blasko will be joined by one man band, Liam Finn, the son of the legendary Neil Finn. Liam is forging his own path in the musical landscape with his unique pop songs and organic approach to recording and writing. Liam will be playing at all dates except those in Western Australia and Tasmania. Special guests to be announced.
Sarah Blasko’s Showstopper tour:
Tuesday October 9: Canberra Theatre, Canberra
With Liam Finn
Tickets from Canberra Ticketing on (02) 6275 2700 or www.canberratheatre.org.au
Thursday October 11: Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Tickets from the venue or Ticketek (02 4929 1977)
Saturday October 13: Enmore Theatre, Sydney
With Liam Finn
Tickets from the Enmore Box Office (02 9550 3666) and Ticketek (132 849)
Sunday October 21: Fremantle Arts Centre
Tickets from Beat Music, Mill’s Records, Planet Video, Star Perth, Star Mandurah, Live Clothing, Fremantle Arts Centre Box Office and Heatseeker
Thursday October 25: Princess Theatre, Launceston
Tickets from Booking Office (03 6323 3666) and www.theatrenorth.com.au
Friday October 26: Theatre Royal, Hobart
Tickets from box office (03 6233 2299) or (1800 650 277) and www.theatreroyal.com.au
Saturday October 27: The Forum, Melbourne
With Liam Finn
Tickets from box office (03 9299 9800) and Ticketek (132 849)
Thursday November 1: Empire Theatre, Toowoomba
With Liam Finn
Tickets from the box office (1300 655 299) and www.empiretheatre.com.au
Friday November 2: The Tivoli, Brisbane
With Liam Finn
Tickets from Ticketek (132 849), Rocking Horse Records (07 3229 5360) and Skinnys Music (07 3229 2389)
Saturday November 3: Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
With Liam Finn
Tickets from Bass Ticketing (131 246)
What the Sea Wants, the Sea Will Have is out now through Dew Process.
