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 –

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“The most elaborate, high-tech arena show Elton has ever attempted…A parade of mega-hits and one hell of a way to say goodbye.” – Rolling Stone USA

“Each song felt so important. Each moment seemed so significant. And the crowd hung on every word, spoken or sung. It wasn’t just a concert, but rather a chance for these fans to express their thanks to a performer whose music has played such a huge part in the soundtracks of their lives.”
– Mercury News, California

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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 Nigel Olsson on drums (part of Elton’s original three-piece band in 1970), esteemed musical director Davey Johnstone (who first recorded with Elton in 1971 and joined the band a year later) on guitar, virtuoso Ray Cooper on percussion, Matt Bissonette on bass, John Mahon on percussion, and Kim Bullard 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

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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.

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TICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS ON SALE NOW!

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Fans should visit oznz.eltonjohn.com
to sign up for all the latest tour information.

For all announced global
FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD
tour dates, visit eltonjohn.com

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Presented by Chugg Entertainment,
in association with AEG Presents

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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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
oznz.eltonjohn.com is the official home of all Elton John Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour information.

Ticketek and Ticketmaster* are they only authorised ticket sellers for Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Australia-New Zealand dates. No responsibility is accepted for tickets purchased from unauthorised sellers; these may be refused entry, no exceptions.

*Authorised ticket seller for Mission Estate Winery, Hawke’s Bay is www.missionconcert.co.nz

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ABOUT ELTON JOHN

Elton’s career achievements to date are unsurpassed in their breadth and longevity. Elton is one of the top-selling solo artists of all time, with 38 gold records and 31 platinum and multi-platinum albums, over 50 Top 40 hits, and he has sold more than 300 million records worldwide. He holds the record for the biggest-selling single of all time, “Candle in the Wind 1997,” which sold over 33 million copies. ‘Diamonds’ the Ultimate Greatest Hits album, reached the Top 5 of the UK album charts on its release in November 2017, becoming Elton’s 40th UK Top 40 album in the process, reaching Gold status before the end of the year. This release celebrated 50 years of his songwriting partnership with Bernie Taupin. August 2018 saw Elton named as the most successful male solo artist in Billboard Hot 100 chart history, having logged 67 entries, including nine No.1s and 27 Top 10s.

He has also written the music for stage and screen successes Billy Elliot: The Musical, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida, and The Lion King, which was named the highest-grossing stage show or film release in the world. Elton announced the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour at New York’s Gotham Hall in January 2018. Encompassing 5 continents, and over 300 dates, this 3-year-long tour started in September and marks his retirement from touring after more than 50 years on the road. To date, Elton has delivered more than 4,000 performances in more than 80 countries since launching his first tour in 1970. April 2018 saw the release of ‘Revamp’, an album of the world’s biggest musical stars covering some of Elton’s best loved Songs.

Among the many awards and honours bestowed upon him are five GRAMMYs along with a GRAMMY Legend award, a Tony and an Oscar, a Best British Male Artist BRIT Award, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Kennedy Center Honor, Legend of Live Award, 13 Ivor Novello Awards and a knighthood from HM Queen Elizabeth II for “services to music and charitable services.”

In 1992, Elton established the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which today is one of the leading non-profit HIV/AIDS organizations and has raised over $400 million to date in the global fight against HIV/AIDS. In January 2018, he received the Crystal Award for this long- standing fight against HIV/AIDS at the World Economic Forum in Davos. At the 2018 International AIDS Conference in Amsterdam, Sir Elton John and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, announced the launch of the MenStar Coalition; an over $1.2 billion global partnership, that seeks to engage men in new and innovative ways to break the cycle of HIV transmission and ultimately end the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

For more information go to: 
www.eltonjohn.com
www.facebook.com/eltonjohn
www.twitter.com/eltonofficial
www.instagram.com/eltonjohn
www.youtube.com/eltonjohn
oznz.eltonjohn.com
www.chuggentertainment.com

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AMNPLIFY – DB