Australian Tour . . . The Prequel! 6/29/2010 More dates added in September Another show in Melbourne added! Date is September 16, Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena. Please click for ticket information. Wow . . . you guys are nuts and we are nuts about you!! It’s still mind boggling to us that 13 shows in Australia sold out in less than an hour! So guess what??? We’re coming BAAAACCCK! We spent the last couple of weeks trying to put a schedule together in September that would include yet another visit . . . the third one, the prequel if you will. It works out that on our way to Japan we can do just that, so look for us AGAIN on September 15 in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena and September 18 in Sydney at Acer Arena. Tickets go on sale June 25 at 9:00 AM. The Visa pre-sale is June 21 at noon through June 23 at 9:00 AM and the Ticketek pre-sale June 23, also at noon, goes through June 24 at 5:00 PM. Fan Club members should check www.metclub.com for information about their pre-sale that begins TOMORROW! The World Magnetic tour is indeed starting to wind down . . . just a couple more announcements to go, so keep an eye out here.World Magnetic Tour – 2010 Date Location Venue Tix 09/15/2010 Melbourne, Australia Rod Laver Arena SOLD OUT! 09/16/2010 Melbourne, Australia Rod Laver Arena On Sale July 7 09/18/2010 Sydney, Australia Acer Arena On Sale Now 09/22/2010 Christchurch, New Zealand CBS Canterbury Arena On Sale July 15 09/25/2010 Tokyo, Japan Saitama Super Arena On Sale Now 09/26/2010 …
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Crowded House tickets, for at least a decade, were some of the most sought-after concert tickets in the world, as the rock band that proudly represented Australia with their pop-rock style and chart-topping hits. After several years apart, the band is getting back together for another tour, and that’s got music fans excited all over the world. A look at the band’s history could help explain this high degree of anticipation.

Beginnings

The origins of the band began to come together in 1985 in Melbourne, Australia. The band was originally called “The Mullanes,” and they gained notice around Australia and New Zealand by banging around in local clubs and perfecting their fresh rock style. These live shows soon garnered them notice, and they signed a record deal and relocated to Los Angeles to get to work in the studio.

The band released their self-titled debut album in 1986, and unfortunately, Capital Records did not see a lot of potential with the release, so it didn’t get a lot of support or publicity. However, the band continued to tour aggressively, and their live style resulted in a loyal following. Crowded House tickets became a hot item, especially after their single “Don’t Dream It’s Over” was released and became an international hit.

Success

After a mildly successful follow-up release in 1988, Crowded House gained worldwide fame with their 1991 release, Woodface. The album climbed inside the Top Ten on the charts in both Australia and the UK, and set the stage for their subsequent releases to all enjoy significant commercial success.

The band continued to grow in stature, and their real acclaim came as a result of their intense and engaging live performance style. They have always toured relentlessly, and their fans even adopted a name for themselves. “Crowdies” could be seen at every stop on every one of their tours, and this fan base is what inspired the members to continue on within the industry.

Going Forward

On November 24, 1996, the band played a farewell concert on the steps of the Sydney Opera house, and the estimates for the size of that crowd range from 120,000 to 250,000. The band from there quietly went their separate ways, but years later, rumors began to surface that they were considering a reunion.

Those rumors proved true recently, as Crowded House will once again embark on a tour. It’s been over 10 years since their last foray onto the stage, which means that Crowdies everywhere will be lining up in anticipation of their shows. If you want to see this band, you’ll be one of millions who will use Crowded House tickets in the near future.

Jay Nault
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