Maroon 5 to swoon Australia in2008

Thu 29th Nov, 2007 in Local News

The Frontier Touring Company is pleased to confirm the return of Grammy Award winning Maroon 5 to Australian and New Zealand shores in March/April 2008. Maroon 5 will play their largest shows to date Down Under in Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney. Support for Maroon 5 will come from three artists at the forefront of the American music scene – OneRepublic, Brandi Carlile and Ry Cuming.

Maroon 5’s debut album Songs About Jane was a resounding success in Australia and New Zealand, topping the charts and notching up five time platinum sales in both countries. Sold out tours resulted, cementing Maroon 5 as one of Australia and New Zealand music fan’s favourite bands.

Drawing inspiration from Prince and Michael Jackson, their follow up album It Won’t Be Soon Before Long presented a more mature and confident Maroon 5 to the world. In Australia and New Zealand, the album has tread a similar path to their first. Already receiving Platinum certification in Australia and Gold in New Zealand, Maroon 5 have proven beyond doubt they are still one of the most in-demands bands today.

The live domain is another area Maroon 5 are masters of, never failing to impress. The It Won’t Be Soon Before Long World Tour has already played its way across the United States and part of Europe, the band leaving behind a trail of critical acclaim.

OneRepublic are on the brink of worldwide dominance. Consistently one of MySpace’s highest ranked bands, the release of single – œApologize’ has catapulted OneRepublic to the world stage.

Already well known to most music fans, Brandi Carlile will be performing in New Zealand and nationally in Australia for the first time ever. Signed to a major label on the strength of songs she’d recorded at home and with a rich touring pedigree behind her ( Brandi has supported artists including Tori Amos, The Fray and Ray LaMontagne ), there’s no doubt Brandi will impress all of those before her.

For the Australian leg of the tour Australian-born Ry Cuming will be kicking off proceedings. After meeting his manager in Costa Rica at the age of 18 while playing in a hotel hallway, Ry relocated to Los Angeles. Already having recorded a series of songs wth Maroon 5, Phantom Planet and Rooney, Ry is currently working on a debut album.

Tickets are on sale 9am Friday December 7

Friday March 28 – Burswood Dome, Perth
Tickets available from Ticketek 132 849.

Sunday March 30 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Tickets available from Ticketek 132 849.

Monday March 31 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Tickets available through Ticketek 132 849.

Wednesday April 2 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Tickets available from Ticketek 132 849.

Friday April 4 – Acer Arena, Sydney
Tickets available from Ticketek 132 849.

Maroon 5 – proudly presented by The Frontier Touring Company