If past tours are anything to go by, fans are sure to be thrilled as Green Day take to arena stages in Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland this December.
The release of 21st Century Breakdown signaled the end of a five year silence from Green Day.
Breaking the drought in resounding fashion, the album debuted at #1 in over 14 countries. Australia's love affair with Green Day has been reignited, with 21st Century Breakdown already being certified platinum.
Critics have responded to the album just as strongly as the fans:
"21st Century Breakdown is even better, so masterful and confident it makes Idiot seem like a warm-up."
Rolling Stone
"The band manages to have 21st Century Breakdown work on a grand scale without losing either their punk or pop roots, which makes the album not only a sequel to "American Idiot," but its equal."
All Music Guide
The studio isn't the only place Green Day continue to shine, however, proving their ability to blow live audiences away night after night through their 20 year career. In 2005 Green Day played major cities across Australia to a chorus of rave reviews:
"Green Day's concert at the Sydney Cricket Ground was never going to be anything less than massive"
Sun Herald
"With a show and sound that was electrifying, it is no wonder Green Day are, next to U2, the biggest rock band on the planet."
The Daily Telegraph
"Green Day’s renewed success proves there is justice in rock music."
Herald Sun
There's no doubt that Green Day will continue to amaze when they return in 2009. Their last arena shows Down Under sold out in a matter of minutes, and with a fiercely loyal fan base behind them, Green Day’s 21st Century Breakdown Tour is sure to do the same.
ANTI-SCALPING MEASURES TO BE TAKEN FOR GREEN DAY TOUR
Historically Green Day have a reputation for looking after their fans, and their upcoming tour of Australia is no exception, with the band confirming two special initiatives in conjunction with promoter The Frontier Touring Company to deter ticket scalping for their upcoming shows.
The first initiative calls for a return to the good old days of rock concert lineups where 300 GA standing section tickets will ONLY be available to fans who lineup at designated outlets (for a list of each city’s outlet please refer below*). Each person will be limited to a maximum of 2 tickets each; essentially meaning the first 150 people in line will be guaranteed the hottest tickets in town.
The second initiative applies to all Green Day tickets, whether purchased online, via phone or at outlets. As many popular auction sites do not permit items to be sold unless the buyer receives the physical item within one month of purchase, all patrons will be issued with a preliminary receipt as proof of purchase for their tickets only; hard physical tickets will be held back for delivery or collection in early November.
If a fan has purchased tickets and subsequently changed their address they will need to ensure they update their details with the relevant ticketing agency (see frontiertouring.com for details).
GREEN DAY
21st Century Breakdown Tour – December 2009
visit www.frontiertouring.com for the most up to date information
Friday 4 December - Perth
Burswood Dome, All Ages
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
* 300 GA standing tickets available from Ticketek Burswood Agency, Burswood Dome, West Entrance, Burswood Entertainment Complex, Burswood
Sunday 6 December - Adelaide
Adelaide Entertainment Centre, All Ages - On Sale Now!
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
* 300 GA standing tickets available from Adelaide Entertainment Centre Ticketek AgencyPort Road, Hindmarsh
Tuesday 8 December - Brisbane
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, All Ages - Sold Out!
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
* 300 GA standing tickets available from Brisbane Myer City Box Office, Shop 95, Elizabeth St, Brisbane
Wednesday 9 December - Brisbane
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, All Ages - On Sale Now!
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Friday 11 December - Sydney - Sold Out!
Acer Arena, All Ages
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
* 300 GA standing tickets available from Ticketek @ Park, cnr Park St and Castlereagh St, Sydney 2000
Saturday 12 December - Sydney
Acer Arena, All Ages - On Sale Now!
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Monday 14 December - Melbourne - Sold Out!
Rod Laver Arena, All Ages
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
* 300 GA standing tickets available from Rod Laver Arena Box Office, Red Ticket Box Office, Front Forecourt, Rod Laver Arena, Cnr Batman Ave & Olympic Blvd, Melbourne
Tuesday 15 December - Melbourne - On Sale Now!
Rod Laver Arena, All Ages
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
Friday 18 December - Auckland - On Sale Now!
Vector Arena, Auckland, All ages
Ticketmaster 0800 111 999or www.ticketmaster.co.nz
Saturday 19 December- Auckland - Sold Out!
Vector Arena, Auckland, All ages
Ticketmaster 0800 111 999or www.ticketmaster.co.nz
