Sir Elton John and his band will return to Australian shores later this year.

It’s been over 40 years since Elton John first toured Down Under in 1971, and since he has performed179 concerts across the country to in excess of 1.5 million people. On his upcoming tour he will perform a series of arena and winery shows.

“Australia has been one of my favourite countries to tour in ever since my first visit there at the start of my world-wide career in 1971 (it is incredible to think that my drummer on that tour, Nigel Olsson, is still with me today),” noted John. “Some of my most memorable concerts have taken place in venues all across the continent. The Australian audiences always seem to bring out the best in us, and I am certain there will be many more fantastic evenings when we visit in December.”

Catch him on Saturday December 5 at Hope Estate, Hunter Valley or onSaturday December 19 at Qantas Credit Union Arena. Tickets via Ticketek.

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