Adam Lambert Announces 2016 Australian Tour

The man with the soaring voice Adam Lambert has announced he’s set to play a few shows in Australia at the beginning of 2016.

Fresh off the release of his third album The Original High, Lambert has unveiled tour dates for Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

The last time the former American Idol runner-up was touring the country it was with Queen. He’s been touring around the world with the legendary group as their vocalist for much of the past two years and Brian May even features on his latest album.

As well as that, he bagged a hit as the singer on Avicii’s Lay Me Down and has scaled the charts here with his latest single Ghost Town.

His tour may still be a while off but we actually don’t have to wait that long to see Lambert down-under. He’s taking to The Voice stage on Sunday night to perform.



Check out all the ticket details for his tour below:

Adam Lambert The Original High Australian Tour 2016

Monday, 25th January 2016
Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Tickets: Ticketmaster

Thursday, 28th January 2016
AEC Theatre, Adelaide
Tickets: Ticketek

Saturday, 30th January 2016
Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Ticketek

Source: http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/adam-lambert-announces-2016-australian-tour/

An Evening With Oprah - 2015 Australia Tour

Oprah Winfrey comes to Australia this December 2015 to headline a multi-city arena tour "An Evening With Oprah", presented by Swisse. Oprah will take to the stage, bringing her personal story and insights to life in a one-of-a-kind intimate evening.

"I can't wait to see everyone again in Australia," said Oprah Winfrey. "It is hard to believe it has been five years since I was there, and I look forward to being reconnected, rejuvenated and reinspired about what is possible for our lives. I am also excited to visit New Zealand for the very first time!"

TOUR DATES:

• Wed 2 Dec Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC 
• Fri 4 Dec Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA 
• Mon 7 Dec Perth Arena, Perth, WA 
• Thu 10 Dec  Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD 
• Sat 12 Dec Allphones Arena, Sydney, NSW

Get Tickets at Ticketek
 

ABOUT THIS EVENT:

Oprah Winfrey fans will have the chance to watch the talk show mogul dish out self-help advice in the flesh when tickets to her Australian arena tour go on sale at 1pm today. But it won't come cheap.
The 61-year-old last month announced she would return to Australia after a five year absence for her headline show An Evening With Oprah, which is due to tour the country in December.

Pre-sale tickets sold out within hours last week and fans hoping for cheap tickets will be disappointed to hear the most affordable seats ($99) have already been snapped up.

In Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne the cheapest seats available when general admission tickets go on sale this afternoon will set fans back $264.

If money is no object, then Oprah fans can fork-out a staggering $2499 for the the "'O' VIP Photo + Soundcheck Experience" which includes a seat in the first 10 rows, a group photo with Oprah and a 15-minute group Q&A session.

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An Evening With Oprah - 2015 Australia Tour

Oprah Winfrey comes to Australia this December 2015 to headline a multi-city arena tour "An Evening With Oprah", presented by Swisse. Oprah will take to the stage, bringing her personal story and insights to life in a one-of-a-kind intimate evening.

"I can't wait to see everyone again in Australia," said Oprah Winfrey. "It is hard to believe it has been five years since I was there, and I look forward to being reconnected, rejuvenated and reinspired about what is possible for our lives. I am also excited to visit New Zealand for the very first time!"

TOUR DATES:

• Wed 2 Dec Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC 
• Fri 4 Dec Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA 
• Mon 7 Dec Perth Arena, Perth, WA 
• Thu 10 Dec  Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD 
• Sat 12 Dec Allphones Arena, Sydney, NSW

Get Tickets at Ticketek
 

ABOUT THIS EVENT:

Oprah Winfrey fans will have the chance to watch the talk show mogul dish out self-help advice in the flesh when tickets to her Australian arena tour go on sale at 1pm today. But it won't come cheap.
The 61-year-old last month announced she would return to Australia after a five year absence for her headline show An Evening With Oprah, which is due to tour the country in December.

Pre-sale tickets sold out within hours last week and fans hoping for cheap tickets will be disappointed to hear the most affordable seats ($99) have already been snapped up.

In Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne the cheapest seats available when general admission tickets go on sale this afternoon will set fans back $264.

If money is no object, then Oprah fans can fork-out a staggering $2499 for the the "'O' VIP Photo + Soundcheck Experience" which includes a seat in the first 10 rows, a group photo with Oprah and a 15-minute group Q&A session.

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Qantas Wallabies v New Zealand All Blacks - Bledisloe Cup Sydney

Witness the ultimate rivalry in Australian sport when the Qantas Wallabies go head-to-head with the NewZealand All Blacks during the 2015 Bledisloe Cup.

2015 is a big year for Rugby with everything on offer and the players can’t do it alone. We’ll need all loud supporters and quiet believers, gold wig-wearers and badge grabbing jersey supporters.

The Rugby Championship sees the Qantas Wallabies go head-to-head with rivals; the Springboks, the Pumas and All Blacks over five gruelling weeks in the toughest Rugby tournament in the world.

We need you. Because together, the Wallabies are stronger.

EVENT DETAILS

Venue: ANZ Stadium, NSW
Date: Sat 8 Aug 2015 8:00pm - Bledisloe Cup

Juniors: 4-16 Years inclusive
Concessions: Full Time & Tertiary Students aged 17 and over (not International Students), Govt Pensioners (War, Aged). Does not apply to Seniors.
Family Tickets: 2 Adults + 2 Juniors OR 1 Adult and 3 Juniors

Please bring photo ID to the venue for proof of eligibility.

GOLD BRIGADE

Are you a loud, passionate fan?
Are you the one who chants and sings for your Wallabies to win?
Are you up for a ridiculously awesome night with like-minded fanatics?

Gold Brigade is back, bigger and better in 2015!

Buy your Gold Brigade ticket to the #GOLDMINE and you’ll receive an official Supporters Pack including:
• T-Shirt
• All-Purpose-Scarf
• Thunder Clappers
• Pre & Post Game Functions + more

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Coffee Lovers Will Flock to The Rocks on Sunday for the Annual Aroma Festival

CAFFEINE fanatics will converge on The Rocks this weekend for one of the precinct’s most popular annual events, the Aroma Festival. 

Coffee Lovers Will Flock to The Rocks on Sunday for the Annual Aroma Festival

Coffee connoisseurs are invited to enjoy a fun, educational and indulgent program of activities during the one-day event presented by the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority on Sunday.

Street at The Rocks will feature everything for coffee lovers, with more than 50 coffee and gourmet food stallholders, food trucks, vintage and specialty coffee carts, latte art competitions and demonstrations, pop-up bars and cafes, roving performers, live coffee painting, the Aroma Shots photography exhibition and a speciality coffee lab.

The Rocks Aroma Festival’s resident bands will play a mix of swing jazz, gypsy, and cabaret, and visitors will also witness an eight-piece roaming brass band.

Attendees will also be amazed as they get to watch artist James Patrick in action as he creates unique canvases from coffee paint.

The Australian Specialty Coffee Association will present World Barista Champion Sasa Sestic and Latte Art master Habib Maarbani in a series of talks and demonstrations for enthusiasts.

There will also be free, 15-minute coffee or tea leaf reading, as well as a free Cosmic Coffee, Solar Hot Chocolate or Black Hole Tea with every tour at Sydney Observatory.

Creative producer at the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority Michael Cohen said coffee roasting has become a hobby for many local cafes which in turn is introducing Sydney to an array of new flavours and aromas.

How Metro Hotel on Pitt is giving back to the community

From left: Simon (General Manager), Tara (Reception), Zuzana (Reservations), Paul (Engineering) volunteering at 2015 Sydney Homeless Connect

Metro Hotel on Pitt helping at Sydney Homeless Connect

Every month, Metro Hotel on Pitt is committed to giving back to the community by helping charities and joining worthy local causes. Spearheaded by General Manager Simon Wanstall and supported by our amazing staff, our latest project was volunteering at Sydney Homeless Connect.

Sydney Homeless Connect is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation that connects people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with the services and support they need to improve their situation and get them into accommodation. The work that we do continues throughout the year, but culminates in an annual one-day event held at Sydney's Town Hall each July where Sydney’s most disadvantaged citizens - our guests - can come and be connected with community and government services that can give them the support, guidance and information they need. In addition to being introduced to housing, health, employment, social, financial and legal services, they are also be treated to a hot hearty lunch, given medical and dental attention, offered new clothes, a haircut, a massage, and more – all for free. On the day itself, we connect around 3000 guests and volunteers with one another in an atmosphere of joy and mutual respect.

• Syd Homeless Connect official website: www.sydneyhomelessconnect.com/ 
• Syd Homeless Connect Facebook page: www.facebook.com/sydneyhomelessconnect?fref=ts

Duties of our volunteer job: Chaperones are key to this event. Connecting with guests for the morning volunteer timeslot by directing them to the service providers they need to access, having a coffee with guests and providing a connection. Chaperones should make themselves familiar with the range of service providers at Sydney Homeless Connect, so that they can be most helpful. Whenever possible, escort patrons personally around the event.

How Metro Hotel on Pitt is giving back to the community

What we have done so far in 2015:

• March: Earth Hour – all public spaces candle lit and all energy savings in place that day, encouraged guests to do so also.
• April: ANZAC day – supported Legacy Sydney with sales of coffee/tea during the march that raised over $700 https://legacy.everydayhero.com/au/metro-hotel-on-pitt We also offered 10 cents tea and coffee to war veterans.
• May: InstaPhoto walk – Engaged with Sydney’s biggest festival through local photography http://metrohotelonpitt.blogspot.com.au/2015/06/vivid-photowalk-competition-winner.html and
  http://metrohotelonpitt.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/vivid-sydney-festival-photowalk.html
• June: Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea – held a staff bake and share event which raised $130 through donations to help cancer research https://secure.cancercouncilfundraising.org.au/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?Referrer=%26Referrer%3ddirect%252fnone&RegistrationID=888905#&panel1-2
• July [LATEST]: Sydney Homeless Connect – 25% of our employees volunteered their time to be chaperones for the day. We are also washing the 200+ volunteer shirts before and after the event. Here they have thanked us on their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/sydneyhomelessconnect/posts/1124538430894713?notif_t=page_tag

What’s Next?

Metro Hotel on Pitt staff are running for Oz Harvest charity in the upcoming City to Surf, why not sponsor us now? Click below donate, thank you!

Be an everyday hero! Help us raise funds to feed Aussies in need! 

https://city2surf2015.everydayhero.com/au/metro-hotels-sydney/

WWE Live 2015 Australian Tour - Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney

WWE Live returns to Australia this August. Here's your chance to see your favourite WWE Superstars and Divas Live in action.

Hulkamania will run wild when WWE Hall of Famer HULK HOGAN joins the WWE Live tour in Australia this August for the very first time!*

Hulk will be the acting General Manager of ALL WWE Live events in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney! He will be calling all the shots and will be bringing the following Superstars and Divas down under for shows unlike any other!

WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match:

• Dean Ambrose vs Seth Rollins

Champion vs Champion Match:

• John Cena vs Kevin Owens
• Randy Orton vs Sheamus

Intercontinental Match:

• Ryback vs Luke Harper
• Neville vs King Barrett
• Emma and Natalya vs Brie Bella and Nikki Bella
• R-Truth and Fandango vs Stardust and Adam Rose w/Rosa
• Finn Balor vs Bo Dallas

When & Where

• Thursday 6 August 2015

Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane QLD

• Friday 7 August 2015

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC

• Saturday 8 August 2015 7:30pm – 10:30pm

Qantas Credit Union Arena, 35 Harbour Street, Sydney NSW


Tickets: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=WWELIVE15&utm_source=ticketek&utm_medium=friendlylink&utm_campaign=WWELIVE

WLF World League of Fighting (Wu Lin Feng) Darling Harbour, Sydney

WLF World League of Fighting (aka. Wu Lin Feng) is a hot-blooded fighting competition between Chinese Kungfu masters and Australian top boxers.

Beginning in 2004, Wu Lin Feng is a Chinese martial arts program broadcasted on Henan Television Network every Saturday evening. 

Wu Lin Feng had visited different countries in the world and hosted competitions with the World Boxing Council, Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Kickboxing and Karate Union. In 2015, it will be their first time in Australia.

The structure of the program includes ten top boxers from Wu Lin Feng China, each with their own title and skills, to come to Australia. They will be challenged by ten challengers from around Australia for a three rounds competition.

Over the years the publicity and size of the program has grown. Since 2007 Wu Lin Feng has visited several countries and hosted competitions with the World Boxing Council, Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Kickboxing and Karate Union. In 2015 it will be their first time in Australia.

The structure of the program includes ten top boxers from Wu Lin Feng China, each with their own title and skills. They will be challenged by 10 challengers from around Australia in a three rounds competition.

The program has nurtured new stars in the boxing world and attracted high publicity in the media. It is hoped that this will become an annual event in Australia.

EVENT DETAILS:

• Event Location: Qantas Credit Union Arena, Sydney
• Event Date: Sat 18 July, 2015
• Event Start time: 6:00pm 

Ideally Located Metro Hotels Sydney Accommodation:

Aspire Hotel Sydney
Metro Hotel Marlow Sydney Central
Metro Hotel on Pitt
Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour
Metro Apartments on King

Pre and Post Show Meals and refreshments at Palace Hotel Sydney

Turandot - Opera at the Sydney Opera House 2015

Showing: 24 JUNE 2015– 28 AUGUST 2015

As the moon rises, a death cry wails through imperial Peking. Torture and death mean nothing. Freedom from possession means everything. Will the Princess win again?

You've heard the hit, 'Nessun dorma'. Now see the opera: an exotic adventure of poetry and myth, set in a world where fear and love go hand in hand and death is always just around the corner.

After astounding audiences in last year's Tosca, Yonghoon Lee will sing that glorious aria as Calaf, with Lise Lindstrom, the most famous Turandot of our time. Christian Badea returns to Australia to conduct following his success with Otello.

Truthfully, few of the millions of people who watched that broadcast had an inkling of what the power of that music can be. Few had seen Turandot – Puccini’s opera about a brutal princess and an impossibly brave suitor, who will make any sacrifice to win her love.

Turandot is a fantasy opera of poetry and myth, set in an exotic world where fear and love go hand in hand and death is always just around the corner. ‘Nessun dorma’ is just one of its magnificent moments.

After astounding audiences in last year’s Tosca, Yonghoon Lee will sing that glorious aria as Calaf, with Lise Lindstrom, the most famous Turandot of our time.

Tickets: http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/oa_2015_turandot.aspx

PERFORMANCE DATES

Performed in Italian with English surtitles.

The following performances will have a pre-show talk  - Northern Foyer Mural level, 45 minutes prior to showtime15 Jul
28 Jul19 Aug
   Running Time:

Act 1         32 minutes

Interval      30 minutes

Act 2         43 minutes

Interval      35 minutes

Act 3         40 minutes

JULY

1. Sat 04 Jul 15 7:30pm
2. Fri 10 Jul 15 7:30pm
3. Wed 15 Jul 15 7:30pm
4. Sat 18 Jul 15 7:30pm
5. Sat 25 Jul 15 1:00pm
6. Tue 28 Jul 15 7:30pm
7. Fri 31 Jul 15 7:30pm

AUGUST

1. Wed 05 Aug 15 7:30pm
2. Sat 08 Aug 15 1:00pm
3. Wed 12 Aug 15 7:30pm
4. Sun 16 Aug 15 2:00pm
5. Wed 19 Aug 15 7:30pm
6. Sat 22 Aug 15 7:30pm
7. Tue 25 Aug 15 7:30pm
8. Fri 28 Aug 15 7:30pm

Australian International Music Festival - Sydney 2015

Experience performing at Sydney’s magnificent Opera House, a memory that will last a lifetime!

Celebrating its 26th year in 2015 the Australian International Music Festival is one of the most popular and best attended events. With an average of 900 - 1,300 participants each year, there are groups from Australia, China, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore and the USA providing a fantastic musical and cultural experience.



This Music Festival is open to groups of all types but in particular Wind Bands, Orchestra, Choirs and Jazz Bands. As well as performing at the Sydney Opera House, participants will also perform at venues such as the City Recital Hall [affectionately known as Angel Place] and Darling Harbour.

World Projects South Pacific aim to expand your mind with workshops from world class clinicians flown in from around the world and cultural exchanges with other bands most of whom share your passion but speak another language, an experience not to be missed.

The concert hall of the the Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous in the world. World class acts such as the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Chick Corea, Simply Red, Stomp to Diana Krall perform here regularly. Even those who perform there often feel the awe of the Opera House.

For more info visit: http://www.worldprojects.com.au/musicAIMFsyd.htm

Ghost Pepper Chilli Wing Challenge at Palace Hotel Sydney

The Palace Hotel covers all the bases. Located on the corner of George and Hay Street in Haymarket, it places you in the middle of a business and entertainment district for a great modern pub dinner in a refurbished 1887 building.
  

Unwind before you go to a show at the Capitol theatre which is located close by. Alternately dine alfresco, drink at their bar or watch sport on their many TV screens. The friendly bar staff and waiters who genuinely enjoy what they do will make you comfortable with a bit of friendly banter.
  

The service is fast and it won’t take long before you choose from an extensive selection of tap beer and a great cocktail menu. The delicious cocktails are very reasonably priced. HOT PEAR ($14.90) is a fiery and sweet pear and cinnamon whisky sour and the MEIKO KAJI ($17.90) is a sweet combination of orange blossom liqueur and peach and Japanese whisky, and is a tasty and tangy treat.
  

Don’t miss out on the Thursday special when cocktails are 2 for 1 after 6pm and Friday between 11am until 5pm some meals are $10 when you purchase a drink.
  

Felling brave? Then attempt the Ghost Pepper Chilli Chicken Wing challenge! DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
  

Pay $10, sign a waiver and be presented with chicken wings doused in ghost pepper chilli. If you can eat them in under 10 minutes and don't drink anything for 5 minutes afterwards, you get a full refund…. which you will find you will then spend on drinks to quench the burn anyway.
  

Sign your life away...this is serious stuff!
  

You can do it son! Vinyl gloves are supplied and highly recommended if you choose to participate. There are a lot of takers for this sport so it's is also a lot of fun to watch.
  

If successful, you'll be rewarded with photographs on the WALL OF FAME and a cheer from the onlookers.
  

Smoked salmon salad with avocado, micro greens cucumber and chia seeds (17) On top of a fun vibe and a super hot chili challenge, The Palace also has a serious menu, including entrees and mains, sandwiches, salads, grills and burgers.
  

The Wagyu beef burger with tomato lettuce cheese pickle and beetroot (19.5) A nice all-round aussie burger with a soft sesame bun. I'm a big fan of beetroot in burgers so I thought that was a nice touch.
  

Crispy atlantic salmon served with cauliflower pure, green beans, chorizo and gazpacho (26) The salmon was nicely cooked and served with strong south american flavours to give it a nice boost. Palace Hotel Sydney 730-742 George street Haymarket NSW 2000

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