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CELTIC THUNDER - LIVE IN AUSTRALIA Presented by: Universal Music Australia & Nine Live CELTIC THUNDER TO TOUR DOWN UNDER The international success story continues in Australia. Over the past twelve months, Australians have been quietly discovering what American audiences already know, that CELTIC THUNDER is a phenomenal international hit. With their DVD and CD "The Show" having just gone twice Platinum in Australia and their DVD "The Show" still in the Top 30 ARIA charts after a staggering 33 weeks, CELTIC THUNDER - Emmet Cahill, Keith Harkin, Ryan Kelly, George Donaldson and Neil Byrne - are set to tour Australia for the very first time in February 2012. Celtic Thunder formed in 2008 and comprises of five diverse performers who are each a powerhouse in both their solo and ensemble songs. The group is backed by the dynamic Celtic Thunder Band and their shows are known for the use of dramatic effects of lighting and choreography as well as a stage set resembling an ancient stone pathway suggestive of those referenced in Celtic lore. They've now toured the US and Canada, coast to coast, four times with over 200 concert dates and 400,000 concert tickets sold, while their albums have sold well in excess of one million units. They are commencing their fifth tour of the US this September. "We are blown away by the reaction to Celtic Thunder in Australia. We had such a great welcome when we were out there in March for promo so we can't wait to get back, and bring The Show out on the road and meet our Aussie fans" said Celtic Thunder's Keith Harkin. TOUR DATES*: Fri 10 Feb - Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Sat 11 Feb - Brisbane Entertainment Centre Mon 13 Feb - Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre Tue 14 Feb - Newcastle Entertainment Centre Wed 15 Feb - WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong Thu 16 Feb - Allphones Arena, Sydney Sat 18 Feb - Hisense Arena, Melbourne Sun 19 Feb - Bendigo Stadium Mon 20 Feb - Albury Entertainment Centre Tue 21 Feb - Geelong Arena Thu 23 Feb - Adelaide Entertainment Centre Sat 25 Feb - Royal Theatre, National Convention Centre Canberra *Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.

RONAN KEATING Presented by: Michael Coppel Presents Ronan Keating, the charismatic multi-platinum Irish music superstar, will thrill his legions of Australian fans when he embarks on a national tour this summer, playing a very special set of concerts in intimate venues around the country. Joining Ronan on tour will be fellow Irish artist, Sharon Corr, singer, songwriter and violinist, and a founding member of international superstars, The Corrs. Stepping away from 'The X Factor' judges' desk, Ronan, accompanied by his seven-piece band and a string quartet, will deliver stellar performances of songs from throughout his career. The set list will include highlights from 'When Ronan Met Burt', 'Duet', 'Stay' and 'Songs for My Mother', plus hits like 'When You Say Nothing At All', 'Life Is A Rollercoaster', 'Lovin' Each Day', 'If Tomorrow Never Comes', 'The Long Goodbye' and many more. Ronan is currently enjoying well-deserved success with his latest album, 'When Ronan Met Burt' (Universal Music). The top-three album, fast approaching platinum status, celebrates Ronan's unique teaming with legendary composer Burt Bacharach. The album houses ten reworked classics including 'Walk On By', 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself', 'The Look Of Love' and 'Arthur's Theme (The Best That You Can Do)', which Ronan recently performed on the hit TV show 'The X Factor', on which Ronan has been appearing as a judge and mentor for a second season. Ronan has enjoyed consistent success in Australia with releases such as the 2010 double-platinum album 'Duet', 2009's platinum 'Songs For My Mother', which spent four consecutive weeks in the #1 spot on the ARIA charts, and the festive 'Stay'. While Australian album sales near 1.5 million, worldwide sales have surpassed an incredible 22 million. Sharon Corr will be special guest on all shows. Hugely successful as a member of The Corrs, Sharon is now finding success as a solo artist, with the release of her debut album 'Dream Of You' (Warner Music). Over the course of their 15-year career, The Corrs sold more than 40 million albums worldwide, featuring massive singles such as 'Runaway', 'Radio', 'Forgiven Not Forgotten', 'So Young' and 'Breathless'. Don't miss a special evening with Ronan Keating, and special guest Sharon Corr, live in concert. TOUR DATES*: Mon 30 Jan - Brisbane Convention Centre Thu 9 Fev - Royal Theatre, Canberra Fri 10 Feb - WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong Sat 11 Feb - Newcastle Entertainment Centre *Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.

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