BLONDIE & THE PRETENDERS
Supported by ADALITA
TUE 07 DEC - THU 09 DEC @ 7:00PM
SOLD OUT
- Price
- $115
- Bookings
- (02) 9550 3666
- Mode
- Concert Mode - General Admission Standing & Reserved Seating
- Tickets
- On sale now @ Enmore Theatre & Ticketek
And what better day to announce it than on Deborah Harry’s birthday! Born July 1 1945, it may be hard to believe but this goddess of New York punk/pop turns 65 today.
The chance to see two of music’s most iconic bands Blondie and The Pretenders gracing the stage on the same night has proved hugely popular, with Enmore Theatre shows on December 7 and December 8 both selling out quickly.
A third show on Thursday December 9 will be on sale next Monday July 5 at 9am from Ticketek.com.au & 132 849. Due to the tour itinerary, this is definitely the final concert possible, so promoters urge fans to buy quickly as no further shows can be added.
It’s one of the hottest double bills of the year and not surprisingly, the response to the announcement that two of music’s most iconic bands are touring together has been overwhelming!
As such, promoters Roundhouse Entertainment and Frontier Touring have added a second Enmore Theatre show to the November/December national tour. The bands will now play on Tuesday December 7 and Wednesday December 8.
They’re two of music’s most acclaimed bands boasting two of music’s most compelling front women - Deborah Harry leading the wondrous Blondie and Chrissie Hynde fronting the mighty Pretenders.
As a double-bill, it’s a world first. It’s also an absolute cracker and that’s exactly what fans can savour when Blondie & The Pretenders co-headline a November/December tour of ‘a day on the green’ winery shows in all states and, in conjunction with Frontier Touring, theatre shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra.
Both The Pretenders and Blondie have enjoyed great success in Australia, fuelled by a stream of timeless Top Ten hits and the popularity of Hynde and Harry. Both ladies have always escaped the usual clichés of women in rock and are unquestionably two of the most important and influential women to have graced the stage. As co-headliners, the bands will alternate in closing the shows.
Blondie emerged from the late 70’s New York punk scene and quickly became music, style and pop culture icons selling more than 40 million albums. They scored hits with reggae, rock/disco, hip hop and pop songs bursting with great hooks and brilliant, ironic lyrics. ‘Heart Of Glass’ was Blondie’s first US #1 in 1978 opening the floodgates to a run of 14 Top Ten US hits including ‘The Tide Is High’, ‘Call Me’, ‘Rapture’, ‘Picture This’, ‘Rip her To Shreds’, ‘Hanging On The Telephone’, ‘Union City Blues’ and ‘Atomic’, racking up a phenomenal five US and five UK number one singles.
Debbie, founding member & song writing partner Chris Stein and long-time drummer Clem Burke have just completed their first new album in six years titled ‘Panic Of Girls’, set for release later this year, and on June 8 commence a world tour in the UK.
When co-headliners The Pretenders last toured with ‘a day on the green’ three years ago, Chrissie Hynde declared the concerts ‘some of our favourite shows of all time’. ‘I am so excited to be coming back to Australia – some of the most fun audiences we’ve ever had – and the beautiful countryside! Yes, we can’t wait to rock out down under. See you soon you crazy Aussies!!’
The Pretenders are undoubtedly a special band with a special place in history. Their brand new live CD & DVD ‘Pretenders-Live In London’ (Liberator) captures one of their many electrifying performances and is a timely reminder of what a great rock band they are. With hits like ‘Talk Of The Town’, ‘Kid’, ‘Back On The Chain Gang’, ‘Don’t Get Me Wrong’, ‘Middle Of The Road’, ‘Message Of Love’, ‘I’ll Stand By You’, ‘Stop Your Sobbing’ and ‘Brass In Pocket’, The Pretenders may have been rockin’ for 30 years but their authenticity has never diminished.
After being at the forefront of the Australian rock scene for more than a decade with iconic rock band Magic Dirt, lead singer Adalita has taken time out to record her first solo album, due out soon. The singer/guitarist played her first ever solo shows last year where she initiated new and old fans with her brilliant new songs and trademark powerful vocals. Adalita will open all shows, winery and theatres.
