The Frontier Touring Company and Roundhouse Entertainment are thrilled to confirm the return of R&B superstar Alicia Keys to Australian and New Zealand shores this December. Alicia will return for her biggest shows to escort Down Under, and will also perform a series of winery shows. Special guest on this circuit will be Jordin Sparks.
With 30 millions album gross sales, 11 Grammy Awards, 4 US #1 albums, a name-check from Bob Dylan, and virtually recently being awarded the prestigious honor of recording the Bond theme with Jack White, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries. Selling almost 20 million singles, Alicia has created instantaneous classics with the likes of �Fallin�, �A Woman�s Worth�, �Karma� and �Superwoman�, and has become nonpareil of the brightest stars of this decade.
The departure of her fourth album As I Am received a rhapsodic response from fans, as they sent it sailplaning to a #1 debut on the US Billboard chart, achieving the highest first week sales of any female R&B creative person in history. �No One� received deuce Grammy Awards, as the single under the weather at #2 in both Australia and New Zealand. The media have been just as taken with what is, arguably, Alicia�s finest work to date.
Alicia�s special guest at all shows will be the esteemed Jordin Sparks. Winner of American Idol in 2007, it took Jordin little time to base herself as one of the stars of 2008. Capturing a worldwide audience following the release of her debut album Jordin Sparks and single �Tattoo�, it wasn�t until Jordin handed the reins to her fans, that things really took off. Allowing them the privilege of choosing her second exclusive, they settled on �No Air� which saw Jordin hit #1 around the world � including Australia and New Zealand. Playing her commencement live shows in Australia and New Zealand as part of this circuit, there�s no doubt that those in front her will be left in awe.
On her last Australian and New Zealand tour in 2004, Alicia Keys sold out every show. There�s no doubt tickets to see Alicia live this December volition sell fast. Secure yours when they go on sale this Friday 22 August. Please visit frontiertouring.com for pre-sale details.
Alicia Keys - with special guest Jordin Sparks
AUSTRALASIAN TOUR - DECEMBER 2008
Tickets on sale Friday 22 August
Saturday 6 December ����������������������� Vector Arena, Auckland
Ticketmaster 09 970 9700 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Sunday 7 December��������������� TSB Arena, Wellington
Ticketek 0800 842 538 or www.ticketek.co.nz
Wednesday 10 December������������������ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Friday 12 December�������������� Acer Arena, Sydney
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Saturday 13 December���������������������� a day on the green, Bimbadgen Estate - Hunter Valley
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
Sunday 14 December������������� a day on the green, Centennial Vineyards � Bowral
Ticketmaster 136 hundred or www.ticketmaster.com.au
Wednesday 17 December������������������ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Thursday 18 December���������������������� Adelaide Entertainment Centre
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Sunday 20 December������������� an evening on the greens, Sandalford Wines � Swan Valley
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
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