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Paul McCartney is bringing his phenomenal Got Back  Tour to Australia in 2023! These will be his first Australian dates since his award-winning 2017 tour.

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Paul McCartney is returning to Australia for his first tour since 1994, here’s everything we know about the concert of the year. By Hayley Peppin

PAUL MCCARTNEY is performing down under for the first time in 30 years, in a nationwide arena spectacular. Following weeks of speculation, Matt Gudinski’s Frontier Touring confirmed this morning the 81-year-old will ignite Beatlemania with his  Got Back   tour across six shows in Australia — including an “intimate” performance in Adelaide. The City of Churches will kick off his Down Under tour, where the Beatles made history in 1964 with around 350,000 fans lining the streets between Adelaide’s airport and town hall just to see McCartney and his band-mates, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

Much like Elton John’s  Farewell Yellow Brick Road  tour earlier this year, the former Beatles bassist is also performing at two concerts in cities he’s never played before. Here’s what we know about McCartney’s likely final Australian tour — and how to nab tickets to the concert of the year.

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Where is Paul McCartney performing in Australia?

Paul McCartney’s  Got Back  Australian tour will be amongst his first concerts in 2023 after his thrilling Glastonbury headliner last year. It’s believed his return to Australian shores is a sign of respect to the late Frontier founder Michael Gudinski, whom he who paid tribute to in 2021, calling him “a one-off and one of Australia’s great music men”.

McCartney’s set will feature his long-time backing band of Paul “Wix” Wickens on the keyboard, Brian Ray on bass/guitar, Rusty Anderson on guitar, and Abe Laboriel Jr. on drums. He’ll open with a performance at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on October 18, before taking on Melbourne, Newcastle (his first time), Sydney, Brisbane, and Gold Coast (also, first time).

Got Back  Australian tour dates and cities:

• Adelaide Entertainment Centre, October 18
• Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, October 21
• McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, October 24
• Allianz Stadium, Sydney, October 27
• Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, November 1
• Heritage Bank Stadium, Gold Coast, November 4

Where to get tickets for Paul McCartney’s Australian tour

Pre-sale tickets for Paul McCartney’s tour will go on sale on Thursday, August 3 for Telstra Plus Members at telstra.com/music with staggered times for each city.

Frontier Members will also gain an exclusive pre-sale on Wednesday, August 9 with all details available at frontiertouring.com/paulmccartney .

Then, general release will be available on August 11 via Ticketek and Ticketmaster depending on your venue.

For more ticket information, see the Frontier Touring website .

This article originally appeared on Esquire Australia.

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The living legend returns: Sir Macca is coming to Melbourne as part of a national stadium tour

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It's been a 'Hard Day's Night' waiting for Sir Paul McCartney to return to our shores since his last Australian tour in 2017 – and we're not gonna lie, we truly thought he may never visit ever again. But the legendary OG Beatle has just announced dates for  the Australian leg of his acclaimed  Got Back  tour, and it's way sooner than you probably think.

The tour will kick off with an intimate arena show in Adelaide, the city where the Beatles made history in 1964 on their first visit to Australia. An estimated 350,000 people lined the streets between the airport and Town Hall to catch a glimpse of the band. McCartney will then travel to five other major cities, with the Melbourne concert going down at Marvel Stadium   on Saturday, October 21. 

Irrefutably one of the most successful singer-songwriters and performers of all time, McCartney is behind some of the most well-known and loved songs of all time. With hits like ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Live and Let Die’, ‘Band on the Run’, ‘Let It Be’ and so many more, the Paul McCartney live experience covers many of the greatest moments in rock from the last 60 years of music. Expect dozens of songs from Paul’s solo career, Wings, and of course the Beatles catalogue that has formed the soundtracks of our lives.

Here's what Time Out New York had to say about his   One on One   tour:

"To an extent, you know what you’re gonna get from a Paul McCartney show: total professionalism from one of the most gifted and agreeable musicians of the last hundred years. But does that account for the moment Macca comes onstage, you realise you’re looking at a Beatle, and you forget to breathe? Or the grizzled sonics of his genuinely rocking young band? It does not. This is truly must-see viewing, take our word for it."

Tickets go on sale at 1pm on Friday, August 11, via   frontiertouring.com/paulmccartney . The Frontier Members pre-sale starts Wednesday, August 9 (times staggered, see website for details). Don’t dawdle, these babies  will sell out faster than you can say 'Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da'.

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Call your parents, call your grandparents and get your phone ready. Music legend Paul McCartney is taking his iconic and beloved songs on tour around Australia later this year, playing a run of shows throughout October and November.

The “Got to Get Back” tour marks the former Beatle’s first run of Australian shows since 2017, where he only played shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. While the latter has been forgone on his 2023 tour, he’ll still be playing Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, adding Adelaide, Newcastle, and Gold Coast to his itinerary.

“I’ve got so many amazing memories of my time in Australia over the years,” McCartney said in a press statement.

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“Our last trip was so much fun. We had such an incredible time. Each show was a party so we know this is going to be incredibly special. Australia we are going to rock! I can’t wait to see you.”

The “Got to Get Back” tour launched in February last year, with the 81-year-old taking on a huge run of shows throughout North America and Europe. He’ll be kicking off the Australian leg in Adelaide, a city that holds a special place in the history of The Beatles.

In 1964, the Beatles’ first touched down in Adelaide to kick off the Australian leg of the first-ever world tour. An estimated 350,000 people took to the streets between the airport and Town Hall just to get a peep at Paul, John, Ringo, and George. This marked the band’s only tour of Australia.

When Is Paul McCartney Touring Australia?

Paul McCartney will be bringing his “Got to Get Back” tour to Australia this October and November. He’ll kick things off in Adelaide, before taking on Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney, and Brisbane, wrapping things up in Gold Coast in early November.

What Are Paul McCartney’s 2023 Australian Tour Dates?

The dates and venues for Paul McCartney’s 2023 Australian tour are as follows:

Wednesday, October 18, 2023 ​Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide

Saturday, October 21, 2023 ​Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 ​McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle

Friday, October 27, 2023 ​Allianz Stadium, Sydney

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 ​Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane

Saturday, November 4, 2023 ​Heritage Bank Stadium, Gold Coast

When Do Tickets Go on Sale for Paul McCartney’s 2023 Australian Tour? How Much Do They Cost?

In order to help with the clogging of ticketing sites like Ticketek and Ticketmaster, tickets for Paul McCartney’s 2023 tour will receive a staggered release. This means that tickets will be made available for each show at a different time.

There will be three pre-sales for the event — one for Telstra Plus members , another for Frontier members , and one via Paul McCartney’s own website . Frontier’s pre-sale will run for 48 hours, while the other two will run for 24 hours (or until each pre-sale’s allocation has been exhausted).

As far as price, continuing with trends we’ve seen in other tours, tickets to Paul McCartney won’t come cheap. Prices vary across the board, but can start as cheap as $79.90. There is a range of VIP packages available for each show, with the most expensive setting you back a colossal $2,375. That ticket includes front-two-row seating, being able to watch his soundcheck, and an array of other goodies and experiences.

The full ticket release details are as follows:

Telstra Plus pre-sale: Thursday, August 3, 1:30pm ACST Frontier Members pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 1:30pm ACST PaulMcCartney.com pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 2:30pm ACST General sale: Friday, August 11, 1:30pm ACST ( via Ticketek )

Telstra Plus pre-sale: Thursday, August 3, 4pm AEST Frontier Members pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 4pm AEST PaulMcCartney.com pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 4pm AEST General sale: Friday, August 11, 1pm AEST ( via Ticketmaster )

Telstra Plus pre-sale: Thursday, August 3, 3pm AEST Frontier Members pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 3pm AEST PaulMcCartney.com pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 3pm AEST General sale: Friday, August 11, 11am AEST ( via Ticketmaster )

Telstra Plus pre-sale: Thursday, August 3, 10am AEST Frontier Members pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 11am AEST PaulMcCartney.com pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 11am AEST General sale: Friday, August 11, 10am AEST ( via Ticketek )

Telstra Plus pre-sale: Thursday, August 3, 12pm AEST Frontier Members pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 1pm AEST PaulMcCartney.com pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 1pm AEST General sale: Friday, August 11, 1pm AEST ( via Ticketek )

Telstra Plus pre-sale: Thursday, August 3, 3pm AEST Frontier Members pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 4pm AEST PaulMcCartney.com pre-sale: Wednesday, August 9, 4pm AEST General sale: Friday, August 11, 3pm AEST ( via Ticketek )

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Sir Paul McCartney is bringing his award-winning concert to Australia.

The former Beatle and rock legend announced on Tuesday that he will perform a string of dates Down Under later this year as part of his Got Back tour.

It first launched in February 2022 with 16 huge shows across the US before a historic set at Glastonbury in June that year, which saw modern technology allow him to perform a “virtual duet” with the late John Lennon.

McCartney – the man responsible for beloved hits including Hey Jude and Let It Be – will kick off the Australian leg of his tour in October 18 with an intimate arena show in Adelaide, where the Beatles made history in 1964 with around 350,000 fans lining the streets to glimpse the band.

McCartney, 81, will then perform stadium shows in Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast, in his first live performances in Australia in six years.

He last toured here in 2017, delivering an award-winning three-hour show. Before that, it had been nearly three decades since McCartney had performed for Aussie fans.

Last month, McCartney stunned fans by revealing The Beatles would be releasing one last song through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) during a UK radio interview.

He explained that the technology had been used to “extricate” Lennon’s voice from a “ropey” old demo so that they could complete the track.

“We just finished it up and it’ll be released this year,” McCartney told BBC Radio 4.

“We had John’s voice and a piano and he could separate them with AI. They tell the machine, ‘That’s the voice. This is a guitar. Lose the guitar’.

“So when we came to make what will be the last Beatles’ record, it was a demo that John had [and] we were able to take John’s voice and get it pure through this AI.

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“Then we can mix the record, as you would normally do. So it gives you some sort of leeway.”

Pre-sale tickets for McCartney’s Got Back tour will be available from Thursday August 3, with general ticket sales to open up on Friday, August 11.

All ticket information is available via the Frontier Touring website .

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October 23, 2023 Live Reviews

Review by Brian Wise

PAUL McCARTNEY –  Marvel Stadium, Melbourne, Saturday October 21, 2023

A few minutes into his first show here in six years, and only his fifth visit ever to Australia, Sir Paul McCartney said, ‘I’m just going to take it all in’, and he stepped aside from the microphone for a few seconds to look at the 50,000 plus audience.

It also gave us the chance to take in the fact that we were seeing the most successful musician in history and a member of the most successful musical group in history. We might have also considered that here was a musician who helped to change history, a claim that might seem exaggerated until you consider the effect that the Beatles had on music and culture (which requires an entire essay or book in itself).

Here also, was a musician who had not only penned one of the greatest ever catalogues of songs but also one of the most covered by other artists. McCartney was able to draw this audience not because of his image (which was iconic in the Beatles) and not because of his stage show (spectacular in itself) but simply because of the songs and the craft behind them.

If I had to find a word to describe the feeling that I had at seeing Sir Paul at this stage of both our lives, it would be ‘awestruck’. After seeing him when I was just into my teens outside the Southern Cross Hotel here in 1964, it was affirming not just because Sir Paul was still here at the age of 81 – more than 61 years after The Beatles’ first record was released – but because we were still here too!

Without labouring the point too much, which I probably did to relatives and friends, there are a lot of entertainers who are described as legends or superstars, who take up a lot of the oxygen in the news atmosphere and who can pull an audience of 100,000 to a venue like the MCG but whose careers will not even be a footnote in history in 60 years’ time. They will only be remembered for the size of the audience not because of any of their songs. As Jody Stephens of Big Star, recently told me, ‘You think you are important until a Beatle walks into the room.’ Paul McCartney is a genuine superstar, the likes of whom we will probably never see again.

All of which might mean a lot less were it not for the fact that the near three-hour show matched the superstar status. The 39-song (!) set list, which included 23 Beatles songs, was preceded by a half hour montage of Beatles/McCartney music and videos on the giant screens either side of the stage, which might have filled in the younger members of the audience on some history (and it was an audience of very mixed ages). My concern that the sound would not be great all the way across the arena on Level 3 – having experienced some atrocious sound there in the past – was swept away. The sound was perfect and way beyond what could have been expected in such a large stadium. Suddenly, our cheaper tickets became bargains! (Much better than being on the floor where everyone was forced to stand for the whole show).

Looking fitter and healthier than probably any of the other 81-year-olds in the audience, McCartney – mainly on bass but also guitar, piano, ukulele and mandolin – was supported by his superb long-time band: Paul ‘Wix’ Wickens on keyboards, Brian Ray on bass and guitar, Rusty Anderson on guitar and Abe Laboriel Jnr on drums (and occasional dancing). There was a choreographed horn section augmenting the sound when needed as well. This relatively small ensemble was able to create an enormous sound and even recreate some of the most complex sounds from the Sgt Pepper’s album. (Nice also to see the Vox amplifiers on stage a la the Beatles days).

At the age of 81 McCartney’s voice is not quite what it was even six years ago but while he didn’t always reach the really high notes, this was a voice was that had aged like fine wine rather than merely being a shadow of its former self – and it didn’t need autotune! The songs were still served brilliantly. Of course, with a backing band that could add harmony vocals, any flat spots were going to be hardly noticeable anyway in the overall brilliance.

“When we play an old Beatles song, the place lights up with all your phones like a galaxy of stars,” confessed McCartney at one stage, adding, “When we play a new one, it’s like a black hole. But we play them anyway.” (Which is a little damning to his post-Beatles/Wings songs, at least one of which, ‘My Valentine’, will remain a classic despite the appearance of Johnny Depp in the video).

Naturally enough, the set list was heavy with his former band’s material. But it wasn’t always the obvious songs. There were the early hit singles and songs from classic albums such as Revolver , Sgt Pepper’s , The Beatles , Abbey Road and Let It Be but it was also amazing to hear ‘For The Benefit of Mr Kite’ and ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ and later Abbey Road ’s ending medley.

Other highlights included the first song the Beatles ever recorded as The Quarrymen, ‘In Spite of The Danger’; a coda to ‘Let Me Roll It’ of Jimi Hendrix’s ‘Foxy Lady’; a fabulous version of ‘Band On The Run’; a tribute to George Harrison on which McCartney played the uke; and, a ‘virtual’ duet with John Lennon, shown on video, of ‘I’ve Got A Feeling’ from Let It Be . The patter between songs was concise, relevant and entertaining.  You could have devised two or three alternate set lists from all of McCartney’s songs over the decades!

Thankfully, the singalongs – which can destroy some concerts – were few and far between and were mainly orchestrated by McCartney, including ‘Hey Jude’ which became even more epic that its original version with everyone encouraged to join in. (I commend my section where no-one sang unprompted and, believe it or not, no one spoilt the night by being on their phones).

And in the end, to paraphrase the song, the love that Paul McCartney gave the audience was more than equal to the love he received back. As a friend noted, Macca has the ability to play a large stadium and make you think he is talking directly to you .

Afterwards, in the palpable post-concert excitement there were many people claiming that this was the best concert they had ever attended. (If I never saw another concert, this would be a fitting finale). Paul McCartney, the legend, arrived, conquered and left with his reputation enhanced.

THE SET LIST

• Can’t Buy Me Love
• Junior’s Farm
• She’s a Woman
• Got to Get You Into My Life
• Come On to Me
• Let Me Roll It 
(Wings song) (with “Foxy Lady” by Jimi Hendrix outro)
• Getting Better
• Let ‘Em In
• My Valentine
• Nineteen Hundred and Eighty-Five
• Maybe I’m Amazed
• I’ve Just Seen a Face
• In Spite of All the Danger 
(The Quarrymen song)
• Dance Tonight
• Lady Madonna
• Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite!
• Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da
• You Never Give Me Your Money
• She Came in Through the Bathroom Window
• Band on the Run
• Live and Let Die
• I’ve Got a Feeling
• Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
• Helter Skelter
• Golden Slumbers
• Carry That Weight

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Live Review: Paul McCartney @ Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Paul McCartney put on one of the most memorable gigs we have seen in ages.

Paul McCartney (Credit: MPL Communications)

If Beatlemania ails you, then we hope the perfect panacea for your condition is Sir Paul McCartney ’s Australian tour, which kicked off this week. At 81, McCartney defied age and simply blew the crowd at Marvel Stadium away with an epic three hours of tunes that showcase an illustrious career that is the stuff of legend. Sir Paul’s expansive songbook meant that not everyone would be satisfied with tonight’s setlist. In the absence of silly love songs and lonely nights, McCartney favoured songs that allowed his band to indulge in fairly hard rock workouts.

A seemingly heavier, more insistent version of Can’t Buy Me Love kicked off the night. It’s an instantly feel-good start to the night, which comes tinged with a certain nostalgia. It’s hard to believe that the Beatles released their first album just on sixty years ago; it’s one of many moments during this concert where it just felt surreal to hear these much-loved songs played live by their creator.

Like, did we really just sing along with Sir Paul to the Na Na Na NaNaNaNas on Hey Jude ? McCartney at the piano for Let It Be and Lady Madonna brought to mind high school piano lessons when we took a break from classical music with the sheet music of these songs – never mind those memories of your grandparents playing the jaunty Obla Di Obla Da when you were a toddler.

A truly rollicking version of the song that had the entire stadium singing along assured us that Desmond and Molly Jones are doing just fine. Sometimes coming off sounding a bit rough, the years have done their work on McCartney’s vocal cords, but the honest delivery of these songs shows the crowd that his heart and soul are deeply invested in his music.

Early in the evening, Juniors Farm and Letting Go showcased the awesome raw power of McCartney’s band and introduced us to his awesome horn section, which he referred to as The Horny Boys. Amusingly, McCartney did a kind of quirky ‘happy’ dance at the end of many songs. Despite the early appearance of these Wings songs, much of the setlist indulged the crowd’s Beatlemania. Energetic versions of Jet and Band On The Run were obvious choices for later.

McCartney acknowledged that he and the band knew what songs the crowd liked because mobile phones usually light up the stadium for those songs. While he has more hits than most others and could play them for hours and hours, McCartney was insistent on doing his own thing. The elder statesman of rock peppered the hits with some idiosyncratic choices that thoughtfully explored the back catalogue. Recent solo material such as Fuh You and Come On To Me are presented in a way that kind of glosses over the underlying sexed-up intent of these songs. My Valentine, written for his wife Nancy Shevell , who is in the audience, replaces My Love, which was written for Linda McCartney all those years ago.

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Essentially, the same band that featured in the landmark Good Night New York concerts in 2009 supports McCartney tonight. At this stage of the game, they seem to know these songs like the back of their hand and play each tune like a well-oiled machine. Surprisingly, even McCartney’s banter in between some of these songs has not changed much since those shows – like that story about meeting Jimi Hendrix in London after the release of the Sgt Peppers album. Nonetheless, they deliver the awesome grind of Foxy Lady as a coda to a brilliant version of Let Me Roll It . It isn’t hard to imagine Hendrix offering one he rolled to McCartney all those years ago.

When the crowd cheer him on as McCartney takes off his jacket, a move signifying that he’s about to really get down to business, he pauses and, looking a bit stunned, dryly assures us that this will be the only costume change we will see tonight. Much of the appeal of this show is built squarely on the solid musicianship on display and the timeless appeal of these songs.

Watching McCartney’s fingers slide across the strings of his old Höfner is simply magic. Standing on an elevated platform and playing Blackbird is about as spellbinding as it gets. The entire stadium is pretty much silenced as we soak up the sweetly introspective mood. McCartney tells us that the song came about when he and George took inspiration from the classical music they played to impress upon people that they could play more than just rock and roll.

This tribute to Hendrix is just one of many. Here Today was written after John Lennon was murdered. It is a tearful goodbye as much as it is a celebration of his old friend’s life. While Wings had plenty of hits, those old Lennon-McCartney collaborations are just gold. Later in the show, McCartney holds an old ukulele and casually says, ‘George gave me this one’. He strums and quietly sings Something . It’s a blissful and nostalgic moment with McCartney before the band kicks in with the full dreamy arrangement.

What would the Got Back tour be without the understated grunt of Get Back on the setlist? Surprisingly, She Came In Through The Bathroom Window and Mr Kite! are delivered with a sweet psychedelic sound that’s just groovy. Live And Let Die, complete with pyrotechnics, fireworks, strobe, and lasers, see the band shredding for their lives. It’s a full-tilt rock out that isn’t to be surpassed by the thrills of Helter Skelter, which positively tears the place apart.

McCartney stops the show at some point to tell us that reading the signs fans have made are a great way of making mistakes. He responds to a sign saying, ‘Sign my butt’ with an ‘Okay, then show us what you got’. While you may be thinking, ‘OK boomer’, the cameras turned on the audience to reveal a diverse crowd of young and old. It demonstrates the appeal of these songs is timeless.

There’s a noticeable contingent of fans from Japan up front and worryingly, another fan with a sign calling themselves a ‘fan on the run’ claiming to have seen McCartney 114 times and counting. It’s a clear indication that McCartney’s music transcends and has an almost universal reach.

Encores are comprised entirely of Beatles songs. I’ve Got A Feeling featured a virtual duet with John Lennon , made possible by filmmaker Peter Jackson . McCartney touchingly described the famed rooftop gig as a ‘sweet memory’. Lennon may have snidely accused McCartney of making ‘granny music’ all those years ago, but these songs, more than just stand the test of time, now constitute a culturally significant cornerstone of rock music. Carry That Weight and The End conclude one of the most memorable gigs we have seen in ages.

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The 81-year-old will begin the tour in Adelaide where The Beatles made history in 1964 during their first visit to Australia.

His return down under after six years includes his first shows in the Gold Coast and Newcastle.

"I've got so many amazing memories of my time in Australia over the years," McCartney said.

"Our last trip was so much fun. We had such an incredible time. Each show was a party, so we know this is going to be incredibly special. Australia we are going to rock! I can't wait to see you."

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The 18-time Grammy winner has been on the Got Back tour since February 2022 and included a set at Glastonbury music festival.

His shows will feature a blend of solo, Wings and Beatles hits spanning 60 years of music, from Hey Jude and Let It Be , to Live and Let Die and Band on the Run.

Paul McCartney Got Back Australian tour dates 2023:

• Adelaide Entertainment Centre, October 18
• Melbourne, Marvel Stadium, October 21
• Newcastle, McDonald Jones Stadium, October 24
• Sydney, Allianz Stadium, October 27
• Brisbane, Suncorp Stadium, November 1
• Gold Coast, Heritage Bank Stadium, November 4

How to get tickets and pre-sale details

General tickets are available on August 11 with timings depending on the city as below.

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• Brisbane: 12pm AEST
• Adelaide: 1:30pm ACST
• Newcastle: 3pm AEST
• Gold Coast: 3pm AEST
• Melbourne: 4pm AEST

There are three pre-sales including for Telstra Plus members on August 3 and for Frontier Touring members on August 9.

A pre-sale through PaulMcCartney.com is also on August 9.

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Sir Paul McCartney MBE is an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer and one of the most celebrated musicians of the 20th century.

He was part of perhaps the most famous British band of the 20th century, The Beatles who are regarded as one of the most popular and influential acts in the history of rock music and his songwriting partnership with John Lennon is one of the greatest of all time. McCartney has been recognised as one of the most successful performers of all time collating 60 gold discs and sales of over 100 million albums and 100 million singles of his work with the Beatles and as a solo artist.

In 1999 he received the honour of being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist due to the fact that he has written, or co-written 32 songs that have reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and as of 2014 he has sold more than 15.5 million RIAA-certified units in the United States. McCartney, Lennon, Harrison and Starr received MBEs in 1965, and in 1997, McCartney was knighted for his services to music. He performed at the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games and is seen as ambassador of British music.

McCartney first met Lennon at a church fete in 1967 where he was performing with his current band The Quarrymen, little did they know they would form such a close working relationship and would eventually become the most successful recording band in history. Cited as the driving force behind the first ever rock concept album, 'St. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club', McCartney kept creativity at the forefront of everything he did.

He currently holds an honorary doctorate degree from Yale Music, a Brit Award for an Outstanding Contribution to Music, twenty-one Grammy Awards and a knighthood. The tireless musician is still touring to this day and shows no sign of slowing.

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The Paul McCartney concert on October 30, 2014 in Greensboro, NC was far and away the best concert I have been to and I have been to many. To see this music legend alone is amazing but to see him and his band, not missing a beat the entire evening, goes beyond amazing. McCartney's voice gave just a little a couple of times but his enery and showmanship was spot on, and and other than those one or two times, his voice was as rich as ever. Make no mistake, the tickets were expensive but you get every penny's worth of your money back in the show you get. He started late, about 45 minutes or so, but then played for almost 3 straight hours and did 2 extended encores. Just amazing. I saw BB King not too long ago and he played about the length of one of McCartney's encores and just droned on and on for the rest of the hour long show, telling stories that I guess he found entertaining but no one else did, as evidenced by a few boo's. Sad and a waste of good money. Don't get me wrong-I still love BB King but it was a sad waste of time and money that night. You will not have any waste seeing Paul McCartney. His renditions of the old Beatles songs were a delightful step back in time, his Wings songs as tight as ever and it all just got better and better. The lighting and background effects on a large wall of lights produced beautiful effects that went from psychadelic to photo's of children, the Beatels, buildings and more. Standing alone and playing an acoustic guitar on a large block that rose about 20 feet above the stage was fantastic, with a full moon, leafless tree and midnight blue sky behind him. And then a large blue rose forming on the front of the block just set the mood for his excellent guitarwork and vocals. When the show ends with Live and Let Die, they pyrotechnics were amazing. The roar of about 16,000 fans combined with fireworks and blasts of flames in perfect unison was the way to hit a finale. And the 2 encores were a perfect end to a perfect night. If you get a chance to see Paul McCarney, go-just go! Worth the money and then some!

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PAUL MCCARTNEY is Out There playing for 3 hours. Yes, that is right! Pauly rocked the sold out show for 3 hours. This is the third time I have had the pleasure of seeing him and have seen many other bands but this was the best show I have ever seen. Not only did he rock out with fab Beatle songs like "Helter Skelter" but he also slowed it down with songs like "The Long And Winding Road". He treated us to some great Wings surprises like "Hi Hi Hi" and "Listen To What The Man Said". He also played some great songs from his latest album "New". I have his concert DVD's and he added many different songs to the mix while still keeping in some of the hoped for favorites.

I don't want to give anything away but there are some awesome surprises music wise awaiting the lucky person who will attend one of his shows.

This is a must see show, the material spanned his entire career. He sounded fantastic and he looks great! To all the ladies out there, you will still swoon when you see him! I did! He was funny and charming. One of the most refreshing things was that you could tell he was having an awesome time and you felt like he wanted to stay and play longer as much as you wanted him to stay and play longer! He really shows his fans that he cares about us as much as we care about him.

A very cool and unexpected event: He brought a couple up onstage who had a sign stating that he was ordained and would he marry them. He did a short little ceremony for them stating that it really wasn't legal but it was awesome! I totally wanted to grab the guy next to me (who I didn't know) and yell "We're next!"

I really think this is a show for anyone who really loves music. Paul was changing his guitar's and bass's out even playing one of his original guitars that he used for Sgt.Peppers. Throwing in an awesome tribute to Jimi Hendrix. Go see him if you get the chance. I would go again tonight if I could!

Beatles legend and Wings mainman, Paul McCartney will remain indelibly etched into the annals of time. The humanitarian, bassist and vocalist has traversed six decades, performing in some of the world's biggest and best venues, at historic moments (Band Aid), and unique moments (who ever pegged Macca as a Nirvana member?!), McCartney is a one-of-a-kind performer, fully deserving his place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 72-year-old Liverpudlian is entirely at ease on stage – he's essentially lived there for the best portion of his life – his catalogue is studded with megaton hits. Bond theme “Live And Let Die” (replete with flamethrowers when performed at festivals), Stevie Wonder duet “Ebony and Ivory”, “Coming Up” and “Jet” are non-Beatles bangers, but he frequently performs legendary cuts like “Let It Be”, “Back In The USSR” and “Hey Jude” at the end of his sets. How thoroughly immense is it watching a genuine Beatle lead a rousing chorus of “Naa naa naa nanananaaaaa?" Though arguably not as elastic as he once was – don't expect too many backflips – he's still a consummate entertainer. His voice has aged, but he still smashes every note, and his fretwork's not diminished a smidgen. It's rare you get to see a legend in the flesh, but grab any chance to witness McCartney, and you'll not regret it.

Paul McCartney. Just let the legend of that name sink in.

I can honestly, without a doubt say that this was the best concert/show I have ever been to (and I have been to numerous concerts).

Not only did he perform his New songs, but he performed all of his hits from The Beatles to The Wings as well. And I am sure he barely hit the top of the iceberg with what he performed considering his incredible library of number 1s and hundreds upon hundreds of songs.

This 72 year old man performed a 3 hour nonstop performance in clouding pyrotechnics, memoriams to his late and great Beatle counterparts, and 3 encores without breaking a sweat.

He may not be able to hold his notes as long as he did when he was younger but he still sounded amazing nonetheless. I was blown away and so happy that I can tell my kids when I am older that I saw one of The Beatles and it was perfect.

I don't think I have ever recommended a concert as highly as I am for Sir Paul. He is a living legend and am honored to have seen him rocking, running all over the place and putting on a great performance at the age of 72.

YOU MUST GO SEE HIM LIVE. It's an experience well worth the money and his tickets start at 25 for far seats but even so, WORTH IT.

BEST CONCERT OF MY LIFE!! I can say Even one of the most incredible moments of my life. I know what it means being able to see the legend Sir Paul McCartney live and he fullfill all my expectations and way more! His band is absolutely amazing!

But let me tell you the highlight of my year:

I could only afford the cheapest level tickets but I was more than ok with that since i was going to see my idol, then on my way to our seats with my 2 girlfriends, an angel waiting at the top of the stairs ask us to see our tickets and then offer to change them, we were surprised and maybe thinking it was a scam but then she pulled her envelope with 3 FIRST ROW TICKETS!! Best seat in the arena, she identify herself as part of Sir Paul team, and after many thank yous and hugs we went to see the biggest concert.

Thats why he is the absolutely GREATEST rock star of this planet! Beacuse he truly cares about his audiences, i will never in my wildest dreams tought i was going to see able to be on the first row, besides the wonderful drama of the situation his performance was perfect, spotless, he is full of energy and will be forever grateful to him for such an amazing night.

Sir Paul McCartney concert in Munchen was fabulous (Fab four, Fab one :)). The Olympiastadion was full of happy delighted people who were lucky enough to get a ticket. There were Beatles fans along with Wings and Macca fans from many different countries, young and not so young people, all cheerfully singing the everlasting songs and dancing to our beloved music that defined the lives of many of us. The show went on for full 2 hours and 40 minutes, almost 40 songs from all periods, from late 50's to nowadays hits.

For me, it was a once in a lifetime event. I grew up with Beatles and Paul McCartney music, and I have been waiting for a long time for this. It's been a long time since I bought my first Beatles record, even long time since I bought my last one (not to mention I have all Beatles records plus many of their solo albums :)), and the possibility to see one of my heroes live in concert, it was just a dream come true.

It was worth every single penny spent on concert ticket, air ticket, airport transfers, accomodation for couple of days, and of course whole lotta german beer :)

Long live Sir Paul, long live Beatles, forever live their eternal music!

¡Qué decir de la experiencia de ver a McCartney en vivo! Como leí en varias crónicas periodísticas, es imposible transmitir las sensaciones vividas.

Por suerte, pude disfrutar del show completo contra las vallas delanteras a la derecha del escenario, con la pared de parlantes de frente. Me sentí completamente knockeado por la contundencia del sonido.

McCartney despliega todo su talento sobre el escenario sin mezquinar nada que sus 73 años le permiten hacer. Es cierto que su voz falla a veces, pero eso no es lo importante. Lo importante es que no la esconde debajo de coristas, efectos o cambios de tonalidad. Si tiene que soltar un grito o un aullido, lo hace. Aunque falle.

Son muchos los climas que maneja, alternando híper clásicos beatles, composiciones de sus últimos discos y demás gemas de su extenso catálogo. Se puede decir con seguridad que es uno de los shows más completos que pueden disfrutarse. No cualquiera alberga en sus composiciones, las obras más fundamentales del cancionero pop del último siglo.

Ojalá podamos disfrutarlo varios años más. ¡No me doy por satisfecho!

This is the second time I've seen Paul McCartney in the past few years, and yet again he did NOT disappoint. First of all, he played almost 3 hours both times, so you will get plenty of bang for your buck based on the duration of his show alone. Secondly, considering he is 72 years old, he still nails most of the hard notes and delivers a true, genuine performance while frequently interacting with the audience in between songs. Paul is a very personable character that makes the fans feel appreciated and loved as much as we love him. His show started with a few songs that would be recognizable to the casual fan, it delved off into some less "commonly" known songs and a couple cuts from his new album (which also sounded great), then he closed out the show with MANY huge hits and sing-alongs that definitely left the audience wanting more! The pyrotechnics that kicked in during Live and Let Die were unexpected and amazing! I think he also did three encores as well, and I would definitely return to watch any future shows he does in Kansas City!

I don't need to say how amazing this man is and how happy I am to have attended this show. On "Live and let die" there was even pyrotechnics and fireworks. Paul was telling us stories, singing and joking, I think he switched more than 5 guitars during the show and the evening was just overall beautiful.

The venue was terrible, though.. There was no warning about not bringing the bags and we had to pay 15 Euros to leave the bag before getting in - backpacks were not allowed at all (so they basically forced us to give this money as it was too late to go back to hotel and leave it there). Also the security check was useless.. We were drinking in line to warm up and forgot about empty bottle in the pocket.. Guess what? We were able to bring a GLASS BOTTLE through security check, cause we didn't remember and they never checked.. What if I was a psycho? It's glass after all.

As soon as the legend, Sir Paul McCartney himself took the stage, the magic began! He performed for three solid hours, entertaining the crowd with songs written with the Beatles, with Wings, and on his own. I got teary-eyed when he first came into view, as you don't expect to see a legend, at 72 years old, still performing at the top of his game! Paul McCartney still LOVES what he does! Financially, he doesn't need to perform. He does it because he loves to and because he still can, which is impressive! This concert shall be one of my favorites for a long time - and I've attend many concerts in my lifetime. He came out and did two encores, even running around the stage. He never sat down unless poised at the piano. A legend, a master, a must-see!

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Paul McCartney is returning to Melbourne, bringing his acclaimed Got Back tour to Marvel Stadium on Saturday, October 21. ABC Radio Melbourne is giving away two A reserve tickets (value $800) through the competition:  The Breakfast Musical Mystery Tour.

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Tune In for clues : Listen to ABC Radio Melbourne Breakfast from 5.30AM on weekdays and 6AM on Saturdays. The competition runs from Thursday, August 10 to Friday, August 18. We'll play audio clues during the show, so make sure you're listening carefully.

Identify the song : Every day on the Breakfast program, a unique mash-up of an Australian classic song and a classic song featuring Paul McCartney will be played. Your task is to correctly identify the name of the song featuring Paul McCartney amidst the mix.

Boost your chances : Each response you provide on a given day serves as an entry to the competition (only one entry per day). Throughout the competition period, you have the opportunity to earn up to eight entries. How? By successfully identifying the song of the day, you accumulate your chances to win.

Submit : Head to the  ABC listen app, go to the ABC Radio Melbourne page and click on the banner to submit your responses via the form . 

Crown the winner : The lucky prize winner will be drawn and announced on Breakfast on Monday, August 21.The winner will take home two tickets to Paul McCartnery's concert at the Melbourne Marvel Stadium on Saturday, October 21.

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Paul McCartney is an Academy Award-winning songwriter, singer, producer, and composer, who has had a music career spanning over six decades. He rose to prominence during his time in The Beatles, the most successful music group of all time, writing and singing some of the band's most iconic records. His solo career has seen equal success, with his 1972 album "Ram" marking his first time producing, writing, and performing all of his own work. Over the course of his lifetime, McCartney had written and composed over 80 top charting songs and sold over 100 million records, both solo and with the Beatles. He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as a member of the Beatles and as a solo artist, and has earned 18 Grammy Awards.

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Paul Smith is a comedy sensation, known for his quick wit and unrivalled ability to roast audience members, making him a viral star in the stand-up world. With over 5,000 videos online, Paul holds the unofficial record for the most online stand-up content, amassing a massive global following. His Pablo tour has been a phenomenal success, with over 600,000 tickets sold for the UK leg alone. After receiving thousands of messages from fans, Paul is bringing his comedy genius to Australia and New Zealand for the first time, marking an exciting new chapter in his career.

While Paul’s crowd interaction and roasting skills are legendary, his shows offer much more than that. Now on his sixth stand-up tour, Paul is also recognised as one of the best comedy writers in the UK, delivering expertly crafted material that keeps audiences laughing from start to finish. He has been the resident compère at Hot Water Comedy Club for many years and recently headlined the launch of their new, purpose-built venue—the largest of its kind in Europe. Whether performing in intimate clubs or filling arenas, Paul’s natural charm and razor-sharp wit make every performance unforgettable.

If you haven’t yet seen Paul in action, now is the perfect chance—just don’t sit in the front row unless you’re ready to be part of the show!

Don’t miss Paul Smith’s debut Australian shows. Secure tickets via Ticketmaster.com.au.

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Got Back Tour - 2022

Spokane Arena

28 April 2022

720 W Mallon Ave Spokane WA 99201 United States Of America

Seattle Climate Pledge Arena

334 1st Ave N Seattle WA 98109 United States Of America

Oakland Arena

7000 Coliseum Way Oakland CA 94621 United States Of America

SoFi Stadium

13 May 2022

1001 Stadium Dr Inglewood CA 90301 United States Of America

Dickies Arena

17 May 2022

1911 Montgomery St Fort Worth TX 76107 United States Of America

Truist Field

21 May 2022

475 Deacon Blvd Winston-Salem NC 27105 United States Of America

Hard Rock Live

25 May 2022

1 Seminole Way Hollywood FL 33314 United States Of America

Camping World Stadium

28 May 2022

1 Citrus Bowl Place Orlando FL 32805 United States Of America

Thompson Boling Arena

31 May 2022

1600 Phillip Fulmer Way #202 Knoxville TN 37996 United States Of America

JMA Wireless Dome

4 June 2022

900 Irving Ave Syracuse NY 13244 United States Of America

Fenway Park

7 June 2022

4 Jersey St Boston MA 02215 United States Of America

8 June 2022

Oriole Park

12 June 2022

333 W Camden St Baltimore MD 21201 United States Of America

MetLife Stadium

16 June 2022

1 MetLife Stadium Dr East Rutherford NJ 07073 United States Of America

Tour Information

Following more than a year of speculation, Paul *GOT BACK* on the road with a 13-city return to stages in 2022. Kicking off April 28 with Paul’s first ever show in Spokane and running through to June 16 in East Rutherford NJ, where Paul played MetLife Stadium for the first time since 2016. Band Paul McCartney Paul 'Wix' Wickens Abe Laboriel Jr. Rusty Anderson Brian Ray

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