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Allphones Arena is pleased to present the Roger Waters - The Wall Live TOTAL Concert Experience. Hosted by Richard Wilkins - Australia's pre-eminent entertainment personality Guaranteed Platinum, Diamond or Gold Reserved Seating 90 minute hospitality event prior to the concert Substantial Canapés & Premium Beverage selection included VIP Souvenir Lanyard for each guest Pre show entertainment Private themed Function room 1 hour post event exclusive cash bar where 1 guest will win a Lucky Door Prize# Complimentary Cheese and Coffee at post show event Guaranteed parking in P1~ # Must be in the room to win ~ 1 parking ticket per two show tickets

Over the course of his three decade-long career, Califorinia-based Robert Rich as become widely acknowledged as one of the seminal figures in the world of ambient music. Rich's work is founded on the seamless integration of electric, electronic and acoustic instrumentation, and the exploration of just tunings. His musical compositions take the form of organically-coloured, longform, impressionist drone soundwords which are known for their subtle and exquisite layered complexity and beauty. Ultima Thule Ambient Music is Australia's foremost radio programme of ambient and atmospheric music; it has been broadcast weekly by 2MBS-FM since 1989, and also reaches a national and global audience counted in the many tens of thousands via satellite, streaming audio and podcast. Ultima thule celebrates its 23rd anniversay in February 2012 as host of the NSW leg of Robert Rich's inaugural tour of Australia... and the producers invite you to join us for the Sydney premiere of Robert's new album, Medicine Box,live in concert. Ticket Prices. Tickets: Adults $49.95 Concession: $29.95

This will be a show to remember. Two of the most talked about bands of the past 12 months join forces for a night of seriously compelling indie pop. Combustible Brooklyn-via-Florida outfit The Drums have packed a lot into their two years: two excellent, mostly self-recorded albums and an EP, line-up changes, internal strife, a couple of world tours. Now a five-piece, The Drums deftly sidestepped the sophomore slump this year with Portamento, an intimate and largely autobiographical LP full of the band's trademark mix of gorgeous melodies, spry instrumentation and singer Jonathon Pierce's musings on heartbreak, redemption, loss and love. "In the place of anthems are carefully constructed gems" - Pitchfork "Their debut album is so assured and classy and full of pop craft..." - The Quietus Joining The Drums will be young NYC-by-way-of-San Diego pop duo Cults, who burst onto the scene early last year with the irresistible 'Go Outside', a short, sharp burst of hazy bedroom pop steeped in classic girl-group harmonies and Spector-esque production. Little was known about the twosome of Brian Oblivion and Madeline Follin, whose almost ungoogleable name and refusal to give interviews befitted their creepy moniker. A couple of months ago, the band decisively stepped out of the shadows, silencing the doubters with their great self-titled LP , a winsome and succinct half-hour set shot through with darker undercurrents that amply delivers on the band's early promise. "Cults transcend both their blog hit wonder and the timeworn sound they lovingly homage" - BBC "Cults are excellent songcrafters … but what sets their music apart is feeling" - Rolling Stone