The King of Romance - Engelbert Humperdinck Australian Tour 2015

International music legend, Engelbert Humperdinck, spans the country and the decades performing from his immense catalogue of enduring hits  -  Release Me (And Let Me Love Again), Spanish Eyes, There Goes My Everything, The Last Waltz, Am I That Easy To Forget, A Man Without Love, Les Bicyclettes de Belsize, Quando, Quando, Quando, After The Lovin, Ten Guitars, Winter World of Love, The Way It Used To Be and more.

The King of Romance has released almost eighty albums of cherished ballads and sold over one hundred and fifty million albums worldwide, earning sixty-four with Gold and twenty-four with Platinum status.

Other career accolades include four Grammy nominations, a Golden Globe for Entertainer of the Year, a Georgie Award from the American Guild of Variety Artists, a prestigious Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and concerts for Royalty, Presidents and Heads of State.

He is best known for his songs "Release Me" and "The Last Waltz", both singles topping the UK music charts in 1967, and selling in large-enough numbers to help the singer achieve "the rare feat of scoring two million sellers in one year." In North America, he is also known for his 1976-hit single, "After the Lovin'." Humperdinck is regarded by music critics to be "one of the finest middle-of-the-road balladeers around."

Don’t miss the magic of An Evening with Engelbert Humperdinck.

Presented by: Mellen Events & Bluehawk

Tour Dates:

• 25 Oct 2015 Crown Theatre, Perth WA
• 29 Oct Palais Theatre, St Kilda VIC
• 31 Oct 2015 State Theatre, Sydney NSW

Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/Engelbert-Humperdinck-tickets/artist/742499

Explore Sydney like a local with Metro Hotels packages

Explore Sydney with Aspire Hotel! Experience all the excitement of Sydney using your free Opal cards on buses, trains, ferries and light rail.

With rates starting at $129, this package includes 2 free Adult Opal travel cards, each loaded with $20 worth of travel on all public transport.

Extra Cards (Adult - $20.00 and Child - $10.00) are also available and can be purchased at reception.

Book now: http://www.aspire-hotel-sydney.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/explore-sydney-hot-deal-accommodation

Aspire Hotel Sydney: The hotel boasts 96 ample and commodious rooms to suit the individual, couple and family alike. Some of the rooms have large, private balconies. The hotel provides a manned 24-hour reception desk for your convenience along with security key card access to all guest rooms. Room features include complimentary tea and coffee making facilities; hairdryer; iron and ironing board; in-room safe; external laundry and dry cleaning (charges apply).

Location: 383-389 Bulwara Road Ultimo, Sydney NSW 2007 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9211 - 1499
Closest train station: Central Station

Darling Harbour Vivid Festival - Photo credit: Saard Saenmuang

Darling Harbour - Harbourside Shopping Centre

Explore Sydney with Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour! Experience all the excitement of Sydney using your free Opal cards on buses, trains, ferries and light rail.

Package includes 2 free Adult Opal travel cards, each loaded with $20 worth of travel on all public transport.

Extra Cards (Adult - $20.00 and Child - $10.00) are also available and can be purchased at reception.

Book now: http://www.sydney-metro-apartments-darling-harbour.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/explore-sydney-hot-deal-accommodation

Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour: Has 24 fully contained apartments, many of which overlook the glory of Sydney’s famous Darling Harbour. All apartments have balconies. The apartments provide a manned reception desk from early morning until late at night. Our loft style apartments are fully serviced with plenty of room to relax and enjoy your stay.  The bedroom and bathroom are located on the mezzanine level, flowing down to a fully equipped kitchen, lounge and balcony downstairs, which is inclusive of washing machine and dryer. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in all apartments. The Executive loft offers the same features plus cathedral style windows from floor to ceiling with spectacular views of Darling Harbour. Room features include complimentary tea and coffee making facilities; fridge; hairdryer; iron and ironing board; external laundry and dry cleaning (charges apply); complimentary Foxtel.

Location: 132-136 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9199 - 2517
Closest train station: Wynyard Station (10 minutes walk)

Sydney City CBD

Explore Sydney like a local with Metro Hotel on Pitt!

This Sydney Local hot deal includes 2 adult Opal travel cards, with a total value of $20 for travel on public buses, trains, ferries and light rail. Also includes complimentary WiFi, a late check out (noon) and a complimentary room upgrade*


*Room upgrade is subject to availability only.

Book now: http://www.metro-hotel-on-pitt.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/sydney-local-hot-deal-accommodation

Metro Hotel on Pitt: The hotel boasts 119 well appointed guest rooms in the Deluxe, Superior and Suite categories. Located in the heart of the CBD, most attractions and points of interest are within walking distance of the hotel. Metro Hotel on Pitt provides a manned 24-hour reception desk, plus all floors can only be accessed with an exclusively programmed guest room key card. Room features include complimentary tea and coffee making facilities; small fridge; hairdryer; iron and ironing board; in-room safe; external laundry and dry cleaning (charges apply); free in-room Wi-Fi; free-to-air TV and a complimentary selection of Foxtel channels.

Location: 300 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9283 - 8088
Closest train station: Town Hall Station (3 minutes walk)

Elton John Australian Tour 2015 - Sir Elton John Brings the House Down

Sir Elton John Brings the House Down

Metro Hotels are offering smashing ‘hot deals’ for the final concert at the Qantas Credit Union Arena (formerly known as the Entertainment Centre) on December 19th 2015.

Sir Elton John has been confirmed as the final artist to play at Qantas Credit Union Arena in December this year. He has performed 45 times at this venue and holds the record for the most number of shows.

Over 27 million people will have many wonderful memories of the 4,000 shows over the past 32 year at this iconic venue. Names like Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Bon Jovi, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Cher, Kylie Minogue and many world famous acts have performed here as well as hosting major sporting events. The Entertainment Centre was one of the major venues for the 2000 Summer Olympics.

It will be both a sad and historic moment when the curtain comes down for the last time.
The new city entertainment facility, part of the International Convention Centre, Sydney (ICC Sydney) will open its doors just 12 months later in December 2016.

Metro Hotels has a range of ‘hot deals’ at four of its Sydney properties. From $129.00 at Aspire Hotel Sydney in Ultimo, in a standard room with own private balcony and a short walking distance to the venue.

Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour will appeal to families and those wanting a little more space with fully serviced loft style apartments and views over Darling Harbour. Apartment prices from $185.00 and include complimentary WiFi.

Metro Hotel Marlow Central Sydney is offering one night’s accommodation including hot buffet breakfast, complimentary WiFi and 12 noon check-out. Prices start at $165.00

Metro Hotel on Pitt has a package for two people in a Superior Deluxe room, full buffet breakfast and complimentary WiFi with prices starting at $195.

All accommodation Hot Deals are subject to availability.

If you have already acquired your tickets or about to purchase them, jump at these’ hot deals’ at Metro Hotels. All hotels are in the central CBD and walking distance to the venue.

For further information on Metro Hotels Hot Deals and bookings phone 1800 004 321 or visit www.metrohotels.com.au/hot-deals/

Robbie Williams Adds Extra Shows To Australian Tour

Tickets for Robbie Williams' October tour of Australia are drying up swiftly around the country, resulting in the British crooner adding a further two dates to his impending antipodean sojourn to help meet demand.

Williams will now perform additional shows for his Let Me Entertain You tour in both Adelaide (Wednesday, 14 October, Adelaide Entertainment Centre) and Melbourne (Friday, 23 October, Rod Laver Arena) to complement his existing first shows at the city's respective venues on 13 and 22 October.

Organisers have advised that tickets for further tour stops Perth (9 October), Brisbane (17 October) and Sydney (27 October) are all selling with haste, so you may want to get onto that sooner rather than later, because — as always — there are no guarantees of more shows.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo to Perform in Melbourne in 2016

Edinburgh Military Tattoo to Perform in Melbourne in 2016

The world-renowned Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is heading to Melbourne for the first time in the show's 65-year history.



It has previously been to Sydney twice, in 2005 and 2010, but the show has only ever been performed outside of Scotland three times.



At least 1,200 performers are expected to take part in the three performances in February next year, with a blend of military ceremony, music and entertainment.



Australian performers will also take part the extravaganza, which will be made up of pipes, drums, fiddlers and Highland dancers.



Show producer Brigadier David Allfrey said the military tattoo had a strong sense of tradition.



"Although it is authentic it doesn't change a great deal, it's innovative," Brigadier Allfrey said.



"I think people do like something that doesn't change all that much and this show has an extraordinary power to reach the emotion and we have very emotional scenes every year.



"When people hear the pipes an instrument where you cannot turn down the volume, it is a very, very special instrument and that noise and sound does create and evoke an emotional response."



The show will be performed at Docklands Stadium and will include a replica of Scotland's Edinburgh Castle.



"The replica here will be built with the statue of Robert the Bruce and Wallace on either side," he said.



"It'll have a draw bridge exactly like we do in Edinburgh."



The set will be built in Australia in sections.



Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle said the show will be a good way to showcase the city to a worldwide audience.



"You can absolutely guarantee that Etihad Stadium will be full every single performance, and there is a world television audience of up to a 100 million people," he said.



"Melbourne is the epicentre of world events and we're very proud of that."



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What's On in Sydney - Vivid Sydney 2015, Sydney Film Festival & More

It's an exciting time in Sydney with the Sydney Writers' Festival underway, Vivid Sydney kicking off tomorrow and the Sydney Film Festival just around the corner. If you're feeling lucky we have some huge giveaways, read on for all the details.

It might be just ten days until winter, but you can now relive your favourite summer  moments. Thanks to ABC Radio National, Olivia Chaney and Jessica Pratt's concerts are now available to download, as is Far From Folsom, Tex Perkins' stellar performance channeling Johnny Cash at Parramatta Gaol. You can stream Blank Space on FBi Radio, or tune in to 94.5FM at 2pm this Sunday for Dan Deacon's late night gig.

Vivid Sydney 2015: 22 May – 8 June

Vivid Light is bigger than ever, with over 60 light installations, projections and illuminations extending from Circular Quay to Martin Place, Darling Harbour, Pyrmont and The Star, plus the University of Sydney. New precincts include Central Park in Chippendale and Chatswood. Sydney will be transformed into a wonderland of 'light art' sculptures, innovative light installations and grand-scale projections for all to enjoy.

Grace Jones: Modulations at Carriageworks

Modulations at Carriageworks features pop culture icon Grace Jones (Sydney Festival 2009) and living jazz legend Pharoah Sanders (Sydney Festival 2015). Jones will present three shows segueing from disco to funk and pop to punk on 31 May – 2 June. Grammy Award-winning American jazz saxophonist Pharoah Sanders who has performed with jazz icons including John Coltrane, Don Cherry and Sun Ra, will perform his ground-breaking works 5 & 6 June.



Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House

To celebrate the return of Sufjan Stevens to the Concert Hall (Sydney Festival 2008 & 2011), and the Opera House debut of music’s most mysterious folk singer Bill Callahan (Sydney Festival 2009), Sydney Opera House are giving you the chance to win a double pass to Sufjan Stevens on Monday 25 May or Bill Callahan on Thursday 28 May.



Sydney Film Festival: 3 – 14 June

Sydney Film Festival is coming soon, with 251 films from 68 countries and over 100 other events on offer. Explore the full program and buy your tickets and Flexipasses online now. The 62nd Sydney Film Festival today announced 27 new films to be featured in this year's June (3-14) event, plus an Ingmar Bergman retrospective curated by David Stratton. Also revealed in advance of the full program launch of 200+ films on Wednesday 6 May is a new screening venue at Dendy Newtown and an enhanced family film program.
To find out more, check out the Sydney Film Festival website: www.sff.org.au

Vivid Sydney Game Zone: At Pyrmont & The Star

Pyrmont and The Star will be transformed as part of Vivid Sydney. Check out the interactive installations including Pyrmont Pyro where you create your own digital fireworks display, and ‘Mission Control’ which allows you to control dozens of search lights. Stop by Vivid Lounge at Sky Terrace which will be transformed into an electric urban space brought to life by light and music.

Venus in Fur: Darlinghurst Theatre Company

Having seduced audiences on Broadway, David Ives’ hilarious, sexy and provocative smash hit Venus in Fur makes its Sydney debut at Eternity Playhouse from 29 May to 5 July. Starring Anna Houston and Gareth Reeves, this part comedy, part thriller is a gripping exploration of sexual control and desire.

Vivid Sydney Pyrmont & The Star Event

PYRMONT & THE STAR

Vivid Sydney at Pyrmont & The Star runs from 6pm - Midnight.

Pyrmont’s harbourside precinct will be transformed into a buzzing multi-sensory, game zone where you take control!  Play with friends and fellow fun-lovers in an urban playground of interactive games and activities which will surprise and delight.

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The precinct features a number of interactive installations including ‘Pyrmont Pyro’ and ‘Mission Control’.  Located in Pyrmont Bay Park, ‘Pyrmont Pyro’ will see you create your own digital fireworks display via the beat of glowing drum sticks, whilst ‘Mission Control’ allows you to control dozens of search lights atop The Star.



Vivid Lounge at Sky Terrace, located on The Star’s rooftop, will be transformed into an electric urban space brought to life by light and music.  Participate in a karaoke experience, dubbed ‘Face-Off’, which will see your face projected onto the wall of The Star Event Centre or hit the video gaming station to relive your childhood.



Pyrmont & The Star has everything you need for an incredible Vivid Sydney experience, with ferries, light rail and buses to make your Vivid night out easy and enjoyable.

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