Canadian music superstar The Weeknd is officially coming to Australia in November 2023.
After breaking attendance records in London, Paris and Milan with over 1.6 million people attending during the European summer, The Weeknd will perform in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in November and December.
The After Hours Til Dawn Tour with special guests Mike Dean and Chxrry22 will kick off Monday, November 20 in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium before heading to Sydney on November 24 and December 1 in Melbourne .
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Abel Tesfaye, adopting the moniker The Weeknd, embarked on his musical journey with the release of his mixtape House Of Balloons in 2011. This marked the beginning of a series of artistic endeavours, including the subsequent EPs Thursday and Echoes Of Silence, all of which came together to form the comprehensive compilation album known as the Trilogy.
In 2013, Tesfaye unveiled his inaugural album, titled Kiss Land, followed by his 2015 offering Beauty Behind The Madness. This release turned out to be a turning point in his career, propelling him to international fame based on chart-toppers like Can’t Feel My Face and The Hills.
The Weeknd’s subsequent album, Starboy, graced the music scene in 2016. This release featured a notable collaboration with Daft Punk and secured the prestigious Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. The anticipation of fans was rewarded with Tesfaye’s fourth album, After Hours, which finally arrived in 2020. The album was marked by the ubiquitous presence of tracks such as Blinding Lights and Save Your Tears.
His fifth studio album came in 2022 when Dawn FM was released, marking what is likely to be his penultimate album.
“The album I’m working on now is probably my last hurrah as The Weeknd.
“This is something that I have to do. As The Weeknd, I’ve said everything I can say,” he told W Magazine in May 2023.
The Weeknd Australian tour dates
Finally we have dates for the Australian leg of The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour.
- Brisbane, Suncorp Stadium – Monday, November 20
- Sydney, Accor Stadium – Friday, November 24
- Melbourne, Marvel Stadium – Friday, December 1
Vodafone announces new ticketing partnership
Vodafone has announced a new partnership with entertainment company Live Nation, along with its joint venture partner Secret Sounds.
The collaboration aims to provide Vodafone customers with exclusive access to presale tickets for some of the most anticipated live music shows in Australia.
As part of this groundbreaking partnership, Vodafone customers will enjoy exclusive presale access to tickets for The Weeknd’s highly anticipated November 2023 tour in Australia.
The Vodafone and Live Nation partnership will see a lineup of both local and international superstar artists announced, where presale tickets can be purchased by Vodafone customers.
In addition to exclusive presale access, Vodafone customers will have a chance to win curated live music experiences, ranging from backstage passes to meet-and-greet sessions with their favourite artists.
Live Nation and Secret Sounds have a track record of bringing some of the biggest global artists to Australia including recent tours from music icons such as Harry Styles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Gorillaz, The 1975, and Kendrick Lamar.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Live Nation and bring our customers closer to the music acts they love,” Kieran Cooney, Group Executive at TPG Telecom wrote in a media release on Tuesday morning.
“With live events and experiences in huge demand, and fans eager to see their favourite artists more than ever before, we’re offering Vodafone customers first access to tickets and unforgettable experiences with the musicians that they love.”
Greg Segal, President of Brand & Marketing Partnerships at Live Nation, emphasised the significance of this collaboration, stating, “Our research tells us that music is the leading passion point for many Australians.
“Through our partnership, Vodafone will provide unrivalled experiences for its customers by offering them exclusive access to Australia’s most anticipated live acts. It’s a great time for Vodafone to establish a major partnership in music with the demand for concerts and festivals at record levels.”
Beyond offering exclusive access to established artists, Vodafone is also committing to nurturing emerging talent in the Australian music scene. Australia’s number three telco will serve as the presenting partner of “Ones to Watch,” Live Nation’s platform for discovering and promoting up-and-coming artists. This platform has played a crucial role in launching the careers of artists like Dua Lipa, Halsey, LANY and LÉON.
To take advantage of Vodafone’s presale tickets for The Weeknd’s upcoming tour and to learn more about the partnership, customers can visit the Vodafone ticketing website.
The Weeknd Australian tour tickets
Vodafone customers can secure tickets during a presale commencing Friday, August 25 – Melbourne starting at 10am, Brisbane at 11am and Sydney at 12pm.
Foxtel Rewards members can access exclusive reserved tickets, on sale Friday 1 September from 10am.
General public tickets go on sale on Friday September 1 with Melbourne from 10am, Brisbane from 11am and Sydney from 12pm.
For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, go to the Live Nation website.
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