Paul Kelly achieves his first ever ARIA No. 1, announces Perth show for Australian tour

Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly’s 23rd studio album, LIFE IS FINE, delivers the iconic singer songwriter a remarkable career milestone –  his first ever Number One on the ARIA Albums Chart.

A distinguished 40-year career has seen Kelly chalk up multi-platinum sales, numerous ARIA Awards and an ARIA Hall Of Fame induction in 1997, however that No. 1 had proved to be elusive.   LIFE IS FINE changes all that, the album delivering an energy reminiscent of Paul’s finest ‘80s recordings, and garnering a new legion of fans alongside critical acclaim.

The album’s highlights include sizzling opener, Rising Moon, rocking lead single Firewood and Candles and fun songs like Leah: The Sequel and My Man’s Got A Cold. The humorous tunes contrast with another of Kelly’s exquisite songs of regret, Letters in the Rain, and the rich imagery at the heart of Petrichor.

Featured on the album are Vika and Linda Bull on vocals, Dan Kelly and Ashley Naylor on guitars, Bill McDonald on bass, Cameron Bruce on keys and Peter Luscombe on drums.

Life Is Fine is one of Kelly’s strongest and most evocative albums, another treasure to sit proudly on the shelf beside any of his earlier classics.

Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce one of Australia’s most loved and respected artists Paul Kelly will embark on a colossal Antipodean tour this November and December. Touring in celebration of his album Life Is Fine (out now through EMI) which just debuted at the top of the ARIA Album Chart, Kelly will tour Australia, visiting both regional and metro cities, before heading to New Zealand for three theatre performances.

Kelly will be joined by a stellar line-up of special guests across the tour, with Steve Earle and Middle Kids supporting for the Brisbane to Perth leg of the tour, Busby Marou supporting in Darwin, Cairns, Townsville and on the New Zealand leg of the tour, Bic Runga supporting all New Zealand shows, and Sahara Beck as support at the Rockhampton show.

Don’t miss your chance to see Australia’s foremost singer-songwriters Paul Kelly in concert this November. Fans are encouraged to act quickly in securing their tickets; all shows are on sale Monday 28 August.

 

PAUL KELLY
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2017

Presented by Frontier Touring, Triple M, Mix 104.9 (Darwin only) & 1287 2TM Classic Hits (Tamworth only)

With very special guests:

Steve Earle & Middle Kids (Bris to Perth only)
Busby Marou (Darwin, Cairns, Townsville & NZ shows only)
Bic Runga (NZ shows only)
& Sahara Beck (Rockhampton only)

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE via frontiertouring.com/paulkelly

Begins: Wed 23 Aug (12noon AEST)
Ends: Thu 24 Aug (12noon AEST)
(or ends earlier if pre-sale allocation exhausted)

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Mon 28 Aug (12noon local time)

Sat 4 Nov Entertainment Centre | Darwin, NT (All Ages)

ntix.com.au | Ph: (08) 8980 3333
With special guest Busby Marou
Presented locally by Mix 104.9

Tue 7 Nov Convention Centre Great Hall | Cairns, QLD (All Ages)

ticketlink.com.au | Ph: 1300 855 835
With special guest Busby Marou
Presented locally by Triple M

Wed 8 Nov Entertainment Centre | Townsville, QLD (All Ages)

tecc.net.au | Ph: (07) 4771 4000
With special guest Busby Marou
Presented locally by 4TO FM

Thu 9 Nov Great Western Hotel | Rockhampton, QLD (All Ages)

oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545
With special guest Sahara Beck
Presented locally by Triple M

Sat 11 Nov Riverstage | Brisbane, QLD (All Ages)

ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100

With special guests Steve Earle & Middle Kids
Presented locally by Triple M

Sun 12 Nov Regional Botanic Gardens | Coffs Harbour, NSW

ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849 (All Ages)

With special guests Steve Earle & Middle Kids
Presented locally by Triple M

Tue 14 Nov Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre | Tamworth, NSW (All Ages)

entertainmentvenues.com.au | Ph: 02 6766 2028

With special guests Steve Earle & Middle Kids
Presented locally by 1287 2TM Classic Hits

Wed 15 Nov Entertainment Centre | Newcastle, NSW (All Ages)

ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
With special guests Steve Earle & Middle Kids
Presented locally by KO FM

Fri 17 Nov Royal Botanic Gardens | Melbourne, VIC* (All Ages)

ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100
With special guests Steve Earle & Middle Kids
Presented locally by Triple M

Sat 18 Nov MONA Mainstage & Lawns | Hobart, TAS (All Ages)

mona.net.au
With special guests Steve Earle & Middle Kids
Presented locally by Triple M

Sun 19 Nov Sydney Opera House Forecourt | Sydney, NSW**(All Ages)

sydneyoperahouse.com | Ph: (02) 9250 7777
With special guests Steve Earle & Middle Kids
Presented locally by Triple M

Wed 22 Nov Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre | Adelaide, SA

ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849 (All Ages)
With special guests Steve Earle & Middle Kids
Presented locally by Triple M

Sat 25 Nov Kings Park and Botanic Gardens | Perth, WA*** (All Ages)

ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100
With special guests Steve Earle & Middle Kids
Presented locally by Mix 94.5

Wed 29 Nov Isaac Theatre Royal | Christchurch, NZ (All Ages)

ticketek.co.nz | Ph: 0800 842 538
With special guests Bic Runga & Busby Marou

Thu 30 Nov Wellington Opera House | Wellington, NZ (All Ages)

ticketmaster.co.nz | Ph: 0800 111 999
With special guests Bic Runga & Busby Marou

Fri 1 Dec Civic Theatre | Auckland, NZ (All Ages)

ticketmaster.co.nz | Ph: 0800 111 999
With special guests Bic Runga & Busby Marou

* A Weekend in the Gardens presented by Roundhouse: for more info, click here

**Sydney Opera House Presents by arrangement with Frontier Touring

*** Presented by Mellen Events

 

‘LIFE IS FINE’ Out NOW

Watch the video for Firewood and Candles: VIEW HERE

View the Life Is Fine EPK HERE

Exclusive music bundles available HERE

 

Paul Kelly - Life Is Fine

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