André Rieu in Australia Ticket Sales are Starting
Please let me know if you hear of other sales.
| Sat 15/11/08 08:00 PM |
Telstra Dome Melbourne,VIC | presale begins: Fri 30/11/07, 09:00 |
AU $99.00 - AU $286.00
Internet Onsale Info
Onsale to General Public:
Wed 05/12/07, 09:00
Internet Presale Info
Axcess One:
Start:Fri 30/11/07, 09:00
End:Sun 02/12/07, 17:00
Medallion Club:
Start:Fri 30/11/07, 09:00
End:Sun 02/12/07, 17:00
My Ticketmaster:
Start:Mon 03/12/07, 09:00
End:Tue 04/12/07, 17:00
ANDRE RIEU
AND HIS
JOHANN STRAUSS ORCHESTRA
TELSTRA DOME
WORLD STADIUM TOUR
SAT 15 NOV 2008 8PM
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While I was sending out email blasts, Margaret S, came to the blog to alert all the fans. Let's everyone give her an enormous applause!
A special Thank You to Margaret S, who was the very first Fan to send information to help all the other Fans. Let’s everyone say a loud…THANKS to Margaret !
Margaret's comment:
Hi there everyone,
Just was checking sites for Andre. Looks like he will be in Melbourne at Telstra Dome on 15 November 2008 at 8pm according to Ticketmaster website. Tickets not available yet. Presale begins 9am 20 Nov That's tomorrow!!!!! Nothing on Ticketek as yet.
At Last something is happening. Lucky Melbourne!!!!!
THANK YOU MARGARET S.! I hope I said it loud enough
. It's very exciting knowing that the pre-sale is starting so soon. I'm very happy for those of you in Australia, you are certainly in for a nice treat...André Rieu!
Thanks again Margaret S. for alerting all the fans!
Do you know where the venue will be in Brisbane.
Regards
I have converted my cousin and his wife to the JSO and they would like to know where Andre is performing in Brisbane
Zelda
Dear Friends
Andre will be in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium on the 3 December 2008. You can get tickets via Ticketec
Cheers
Janice
What is happening in Sydney for dates and ticket sales. Does anyone know.
Hi there
Thanks for the applause.
After studying the info a bit more it seems that Axcess 1 and Medallion Club are for members of Telstra Dome. They will have first choice of tickets on Friday to Sunday. Then on Monday to Tuesday my Ticketmaster members will have access to tickets. To become a member of axcess 1 is A$990 per year plus A$165 per seat nomination. Medallion Club didn't even show their prices so it must be fairly expensive.
I suggest that people register with ticketmaster. Hopefully therte will be more info tomorrow morning. will keep you posted.
I couldn't believe my eyes this afternoon when I checked the site and there was actually something there instead of "no files matching this subject". I nearly closed the site. Thank goodness I didn't.
I am thinking of flying to Melbourne some 1000 km. What are others doing?????
Margaret, that is what I did for my first concert. I flew half way across the US. And what did Andre do? He booked concerts on the West Coast right after that! LOL It was all good as I then bought tickets to concerts here in California.
Hi everybody - my 82 year old Father just LOVES watching and listening to Andre, we live in Perth, Western Auistralia. Dad has told me that there are only 2 more things he wants to do before he dies, go on a cruise and go to one of Andre's concerts. We are taking him on a cruise next March - now we hope and pray that Andre comes to Perth. Merry Christmas to all Andre fans. Cheers Jenny
Well done and thanks a heap for the info. We are in Northern NSW so hopefully will be going to the Brisbane and Sydney concerts. We went to the concerts in Maastricht in July this year and had a fantastic time although we should have learned to speak Dutch - understanding what was being said would have made it even better - the Australian concerts therefore should be perfect.
In case anyone wants to send a Christmas card to Andre:
The JSO Members Name or Andre's name
PO Box 1329
NL-6201 BH Maastricht
The Netherlands
Just remember, in Netherlands, Sinterklaas is celebrated on 5th Dec. I'm sure he will appreciate a Christmas card on whatever date you celebrate Christmas
To get a ticket on 30/11/07 you have to be a member of the Medallion Club or Axcess One. I looked up the Medallion Club and it costs $950+ for the year to be a member. This is my understanding, I could be wrong. Otherwise we wait till the 3/12.Worldwide ticketing is offering tickets at $496 which I think is a big ripoff. That would cost me $2000 for my family of four. My friend and I are going to the Amsterdam concert and we paid $250 per ticket and got very good seats and have only just booked weeks after they started selling. So dont panic everyone. Front row is not always the best especially if you would rather a view from a bit further back to get the whole picture. Just my point of view
Hi Kate, you are right.. these are presale groups/clubs/memberships. Sometimes you can do a websearch for the pass codes and get tickets in advance. I always warn people about advance sales though... they are not always Front & Center. Sometimes these groups buy a 'block' of tickets. When you order via their code, you are purchasing tickets from their block. Sometimes that is good, sometimes not so good. Yet, any ticket to see Andre Rieu and his JSO live is worth it.
HI Sally, you are right. I have booked with some ticketing company, but in my opinion it is worth that $100 to $200, compare to spending $990 on a bloody Access One membership!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi we are so excited to purchase tickets tomorrow for the concert at Telstra Dome... VIP AREA..
That is exciting!
I can't wait to see these concerts. I wonder what Andre has in store for Australia? I am certain there is something special in the works.
Hi everyone,
. I subscribe to Ticketek so I will get an email alerting me to new events..... Love and huge Andre hugs to you all xxxxx Les
How exciting is this news .... lucky Melbourne people. I went on to ticketek site and Melbourne is the only town so far... but I'm not too anxious yet because he is touring Australia until 14 December so there has to be other cities. Melbourne just happens to be the first city he is visiting.... lets all stay tuned, I will let you all know if I hear any more news, likewise pass on all your info, no matter how trivial
wow thats great that he will be in melbourne! i wish that i could see it but i dont think that i have the time to travel that far accross the world lol
thanks for the info!
-jeff
That Saturday concert is the first to be announced, and when it is sold out you can be certain that a Friday concert will be added, then perhaps a Thursday and Sunday as well.
Does anyone know if we can book with the pre bookings today for medalion members or the axis members for the telstra dome concert? I don't have any code word. Can anyone help here?
Passwords are
Access 1 : Vienna
Medalion Club : Violin
Presale General : Waltz
Hope this helps the others
Ken C in Auckland
Interesting to see the Seating Layout for Melbourne. Andre is only using about half the capacity of the Telstra Dome. Looking at the layout I would suggest he is catering for 25,000 to 30,000 max for the Melbourne concert.
I tried to copy it here but it would not work for me. Maybe this link will work or you can see it by going to Ticketmaster website.
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/seatingchart/303717/21278
With round stadia like Telstra Dome in Melbourne or Telstra Stadium in Sydney you can only use the half of the ground in front of the stage which is something like 150m wide, as otherwise you would be sitting behind the stage !!!!
Hey,
Can you use those passwords without the appropriate membership? Do you have to turn up with a membership card to get them?
Has anyone tried???
Thanks Ken, it worked. I now have two tickets to the Melbourne concert right down the front. But I had this terrible thought after I paid, will they ask you for proof of member ship to these clubs.Dont spose they can if you have bought your tickets. So I now have tickets for Amsterdam, Maastricht and Melbourne, just got to wait for Sydney. Oh my lordy.
Just enter the appropriate code I got through now problems and have printed my tickets. The map they give you is not very clear, but my seats are in the yellow A3.
Hi Kate. Our tickets are also A3. Looking at the plan, facing the screen, which yellow section is A3? Not very clear, cannot make out the numbers. I'm thinking its the second section to the right.
I think A3 is the section next to the VIP
Wish I knew how to help you guys and girls with this membership thing. I don't understand why you must buy a membership after you have your tickets bought or am I mistaken. I know in Jacksonville, Fl in order to get a front row seat you had to buy a membership but I don't know much about it since someone else got this membership.
I don't know how the seating is arranged there but in the U.S. (depending on the venue) A-1 through A 6 are across the middle up front (Toronto goes through A-8), so may A-3 would be a little left of the stage with 4 and 5 being center. But like I said I don't know how they are set up and I am not seeing your seating chart at the moment. Hope someone will know about the membership and let all of us know. Hugs
Hello Sweet Fans! I ordered via passcode forSeattle Sacramento Seattle Australia but this is my experience with presales in the USA
Use this link, open the PDF document.
Overtype the 60 % size to 100 % and PRINT and the details are quire readable .
http://150.101.90.21/mam_asset/Andre%20Rieu%20Map?col=/client_db/TMC&id=01ffa7c07f1c82fe000001168ec790f6&type=pdf
The seating chart is very hard to read, I cant tell which is A3. Any ideas on how to make it clearly. Even in zoom its not clear
Hi,
I have managed to get the tickets, in section A4 near the front. The map on the website isn't very clear so I'm not sure where I will be. I too was wondering if they ask you about your membership.
VIP tickets are already sold out!
In total there will be 30,000 tickets apparently so there will be plenty to go around.
The printout of the arena seating (Melbourne) is not very clear, can anyone work out the numbers,thanks
André Rieu - an enchanting waltz in Viennese wonderland
Imagine the world’s most beautiful music staged in front of an enchanting Viennese palace with dancers in lavish costumes , elegant ice-skaters, regal horses and a full orchestra and tenor group.
You don’t need to cross continents for this majestic once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s your night out with André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra.
Flamboyant violinist André Rieu, who has sold 34 million records worldwide and 500,000 DVDs and CDs in Australia, will bring his magical stadium spectacular, A Romantic Viennese Night, to Telstra Stadium on Saturday 29 November 2008
Don't miss this magical event! Tickets go on sale Friday 14 December 2007 from Ticketek at www.ticketek.com.au
It seems to good to be true that you wouldn't need some form of membership identity to enter the Telstra Dome when the password is available on the Medallion Club website. I found it quite easily without being a member. I would not like to get caught out and be refused entry or have to pay a large amount of money on the day to join the membership.
Does anyone know for sure what the correct procedure is? I left it too late today to ring Telstra Dome to find out. Hope I can do it tomorrow. I will go to the Sydney concert on 29 November anyway.
I wouldnt worry to much, there would be hundreds of us by now who have bought tickets this way, and they are hardly likely to turn people away if you have paid tickets in your hand.
Medallion Club membership is apparently about $25,000. Usually it's purchased by companies and not individuals so I'm not sure how that would work anyway.
Interesting question though.
The above is from Telstra Stadium website.
DUTCH violinist and conductor Andre Rieu is scouting venues to bring his show to Perth, which will include ice rinks, fountains and hundreds of dancers. With confirmed performances in Melbourne on November 15 and Sydney on November 29, Rieu will bring Vienna to his Australian fans. Importing a stage set-up to include a replica of the Castle of Schronbrunn, two working fountains and hundreds of musicians and artists, the show promises to be a European extravaganza.
Known as the "King of Waltz", Rieu has enjpyed up to nine albums in the top ten DVD chart as well as going four times platinum for two of his DVDs. Among the array of features already listed fans can also look forward to the following: • A golden coach with six white horses carrying the Empress Sisi and Emperor Franz-Joseph. • 80 Vienna Debutantes from Vienna’s famous Elmayer Dance School. • The world-famous ballet of the Vienna State Opera. • A real golden ballroom with gilded chandeliers. • Music includes the Blue Danube, the Emperor Waltz, Gold and Silver, My Heart Will Go On (from the Titanic). • Fantastic melodies from operas, musicals and of course, waltzes. • 14 real Viennese coaches with footmen and 36 horses. • The world’s best skating artists will be pair up to dance on the ice rinks with the Vienna Figure Skating Association showcasing 60 of its best skaters. • The Platinum Tenors, Carmen Monarcha, Carla Mafioletti, Mirusia Louwerse, Suzan Erens and the Johann Strauss Orchestra and Choir. • Waltzes by Strauss and Lehár with melodies by Stolz.
Tickets for the eastern states shows are on sale now through Ticketmaster and Ticketek.
Thanks Pru, I wonder if those songs you listed will also be included in Toronto. It all sounds like the Schonbrunn program. I just LOVE "My Heart Will Go On" and would dearly love to see Andre play that.
Hugs
I hope Brisbane has not been missed out. When are the tickets for Brisbane to go on sale, please! please! please
Our family is anxiously awaiting details whether Andre's World Stadium Tour will be coming to Adelaide, South Australia, November / December 2008
We eagerly await confimation!!
Thanks,
Robin
Andre will definitely present a concert in Adelaide. The date(s) haven't yet been announced for
Perth, Adelaide, or Brisbane
TOUR DATES:**
Tuesday 18 November, 2008 - AAMI Stadium, Adelaide
Saturday 29 November, 2008 - Telstra Stadium, Sydney
Wednesday 3 December 2008 - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
**Ticketek is selling for the above venues only.
I am so excited that Andre may be coming to Perth. Front row seats for me if I can get them!!!!!!!
Concert for Sydney 29 November 2008. Tickets go on sale 14 December 2007 through Ticketek
http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=ANDRERIE08&searchId=fac8ffdd-0a1d-4a36-aa40-0bc2afe3173d
$99 to $299
More good news
Regards Margaret S
André Rieu - an enchanting waltz in Viennese wonderland
Imagine the world’s most beautiful music staged in front of an enchanting Viennese palace with dancers in lavish costumes , elegant ice-skaters, regal horses and a full orchestra and tenor group.
You don’t need to cross continents for this majestic once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s your night out with André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra.
Flamboyant violinist André Rieu, who has sold 34 million records worldwide and 500,000 DVDs and CDs in Australia, will bring his magical stadium spectacular, A Romantic Viennese Night, to Telstra Stadium on Saturday 29 November 2008.
Don't miss this magical event!
Ticket Prices
Category 1 – $299.00
Category 2 – $269.00
Category 3 – $229.00
Category 4 – $189.00
Category 5 – $149.00
Category 6 – $99.00
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Accessible Seating
To purchase wheelchair spaces, escort seats or enhanced amenities seats call Ticketek on 132 849.
Public Transport
Public transport to and from the event is included in all tickets to the André Rieu concert at Telstra Stadium on CityRail, Sydney Olympic Park Major Event Buses, regular Sydney Buses, and Sydney Ferries.
For Margaret!!
I have 2 tickets for AAMI Stadium (Adelaide) 18th November and can't go-does anyone want to buy them. C11 Category 3 FRONT ROW seats $219.00 each. (which is the exact ticket price).
Hi. Am interested in purchasing these tickets. Please call me
Glenn
Gold Coast
Andre Rieu pre sale tickets are now available for his Melbourne 2008 concert scheduled for Saturday 15 Nov in the Telstradome. Pre sale closes Sunday 2 December. Password is 'Vienna.
It looks like the presales in sydney for gold and platinum members you have to enter a membership number to get to the presale page. Anyone have any ideas how to get round this.
Wher and when canI buy tickets for the Concert???
I just rang ticketmaster and they said membership details will be checked before entering the venue. I rang the Medallion Club but they were closed.I will try to ring Telstra Dome to find out more.
Margaret, dont remind them. I think hundreds of us will be in dire straights as we have booked using the codes. What are they going to do? turn us away?
Well I am sorry, but, you have been dishonest !!!!
Readers' Comments
Rieu to bring Vienna to Perth
November 30, 2007 10:47am
DUTCH violinist and conductor Andre Rieu is scouting venues to bring his show to Perth, which will include ice rinks, fountains and hundreds of dancers.
With confirmed performances in Melbourne on November 15 and Sydney on November 29, Rieu will bring Vienna to his Australian fans. Importing a stage set-up to include a replica of the Castle of Schronbrunn, two working fountains and hundreds of musicians and artists, the show promises to be a European extravaganza.
Read full storyKnown as the "King of Waltz", Rieu has enjpyed up to nine albums in the top ten DVD chart as well as going four times platinum for two of his DVDs.
Here is a nice video clip from André's concert in Boston this year. It is a little shakey in the beginning of Part One but gets better. The audio is really good and the picture is not bad. Hugs
Part Two
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7983886502975144224
You will need to use the link for the first part of the concert. It would not paste correctly.
Kate, the actual seating numbers don't show up, the section you are in is the middle left as you look at the seating map. The yellow section to the immediate left of the VIP area is yours so you got a really good spot.
Congratulations!
I managed to print off a seat plan of the Sydney stadium and it it quite clear. just increase it to 75%. Just another question. How many of us have booked and not got those memberships? and they didnt ask for membership numbers when they sold the tickets.
http://www.medallionclub.com.au/page/default.asp?site=1&id=8144 This site does note actually say you have to produce a membership number and they openly have the code on their website. And there is no special seating set aside, its just an opportunity for club members to book early from what I gather
I agree with you and I would think that Ticketmaster are just discouraging people. I was thinking just before that each Medallion Club member can buy 10 tickets each which means they can buy for friends and family and give them away. So do those people also have to show ID? How does it work if the club member buys a friend a ticket to go along with them? What if they don't turn up together?
I think it will be ok. Making enquiries might cause some problems for those who have bought tickets though.
I agree Darren.My medallion club 'friend' bought me some tickets along with many others and so the story goes.. dont make any more enquires Margaret I think we will be ok and as you say there would be hundreds of empty seats if they ask for id
Margaret,
That's interesting because way more tickets have been sold than there are Medallion Club members so they will be rejecting a lot of patrons if that's true.
And at this rate there won't be many tickets left on Monday as they seem to be selling very quickly.
Hey jeanine ann!
thanks for the great viedo! i was at that concert and the one the day after in manchester New Hampsire they were great! thanks for posting them!
offical andre rieu ambassador-jeff
Does anyone know why Andre is not using Subiaco Oval in Perth.???
What makes you think thatAndre will not be performing at Subiaco?
Simply re-acting to the Post above by "Guru".
Personally I thought Subiaco was the obviuos choice. But maybe there is a problem??
Does he plan on coming to Brisbane? I would prefer to see him in my hometown so all my friends and family can go together but I'd go to Sydney or Melbourne if he isn't. I don't want to miss out! Anyone know?
Hi Annie, if nothing has changed I believe Brisbane is on the tour list. Anyone else know for sure? Keep checking with us. Hugs to you
Hello Annie, I live on the Gold Coast and have heard that Andre is most likely going to perform at Brisbane. As soon as I hear more I will post this information on the link as shown above.
regards
William
Wow, at this rate the tickets will be sold out by tomorrow. Many have gone already and I'm surprised at just how quickly it's all happened. Maybe there will be a second concert afterall.
Time will fly!!!
Hi all
I got 2 tickets at 9.02 this morning on "My Ticketmaster" for Telstra Dome Section A2. I'm excited!!!!! Will sort out flights and accommodation next year.
Next week I will get tickets to Sydney
I have purchased my tickets in Arena C8 Row AA; I hope they will be good ones. I selected the "best available" option on Ticketmaster and $198 per ticket later they were mine! I found the seating plan extremely hard to make out; perhaps someone might like to give their thoughts on how good my seats will be?
But no matter what; I will be there!
Paul in Melbourne
If you check the map on the Telstra Dome website it's much clearer what the layout is. It's done in Pdf format and can be enlarged.
Sounds like everyone got great tickets.
Here is an article about the upcoming concert tour in Austrilia, it is an Australian article , complete with a great color photo of
André
Here are 2 announced concerts, dates & when tickets go on sale:
15 November 2008, Melbourne, Telstra Dome (on sale December 5, 2007)
29 November, 2008, Sydney, Telstra Stadium (on sale December 14, 2007)
Hi Guys
Here is a link to Telstra Stadium and Sydney concert details.
http://www.telstrastadium.com.au/index.aspx?link_id=4.1441
If the link doesn't work, just go to the Telstra Stadium site and they have the link on the home page.
Taleen
Hello my darling friends.... please, please can someone tell me if he will be visiting Perth...... I am feeling more and more disappointed by the day... (sigh) I will just have to wait, I'm sure I'm not the only one anxious about this. Hugs to you all Les xxxxxxx
My dear friend Lesley, I don't think you have to worry. I know it's hard waiting.did you read the news at http://www.news.com.au? at the top click on "search" Andre Rieu, that should show you the Perth news.
HI Shirley. Have followed your instructions. Have not been able to find the "search". Where am I going wrong?
Fred, you will find the search box at the top right side, just write andre rieu and it will take you to the right area.or you can try this :http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/comments/0,21590,22847515-5012990,00.html
Does anyone know if Andre is Touring all the States in Australia or is he just going to Melbourne it really has me puzzled
Conny, Andre has said he will be in 5 cities in Australia, Melbourne,Sydney,Brisbane,Adelaide & Perth . According to the Perth Now news, he is busy scouting out possible venues in Perth. I am sure it takes much planning to find the possible venues in each city. I hope you can attend somewhere.
On the cover of this months Limelight Magazine (put out by the ABC) there is an Andre Rieu DVD with over 1 hour of video. It has footage not seem before. Pretty good value for a magazine that costs $7.95 Australian. So go and grab one, I haven't watched it yet but it sounds promising.
Thanks Darren for posting the information! Hugs
heard this morning sydney tickets on sale fri 14th december 2007 concert telstra stadium november 29 2008
Hello Sally,
I've just noticed tickets go on sale for Telstra Stadium on Friday 14th December. I am in Brisbane and eagerly awaiting our turn. Not sure if everyone knows the Sydney dates are out or not so thought I'd drop you a line. Concert is Saturday 29th November .
Kind regards, Sheila
I've just seen tickets to Melbourne concert on ebay for very inflated prices. There are at least 4 lots so far. I hope people don't get caught out
Those prices are incredible! I am amazed!!! There are some great tickets there but those prices are just outrageous. Well thankfully we've all got our tickets now anyway.
I am keeping track of the tickets to see if they really sell or not.
Yes, thank you Prudence!!
Thanks Pru!
Sydney venue is Telstra Stadium
Saturday 29/11/08
Tickets on sale from 14/12/07
More details here on this link :
www.telstrastadium.com.au/index.aspx?link_id=4.1441
Does anyone know 100% if Andre is coming to Brisbane? and if so will he be at Suncorp Stadium?
Does anyone know 100% if Andre is coming to Brisbane? and if so will he be at Suncorp Stadium?
Hi Kim, yes Brisbane is one of the cities on Andre's tour schedule. At this time we do not know the venue unless someone else can tell us. Keep checking with us and perhaps we will get more information. Thanks for stopping by. Hugs to you
Thanks so much - hopefully we'll hear soon!
Hi Kim,
100% guarantee, Andre will be performing at least 1 concert in Brisbane, maybe more.
One of his soprano's is your own MIRUSIA LOUWERSE, who hails from Brisbane.
Bill
Official Andre Rieu Ambassador
ANDRE RIEU announces plans to bring his incredible tour line-up to
Melbourne (Telstra Dome) on 15 November 2008.
André Rieu will bring Vienna to his fans in Australia by importing a stage set-up that includes a replica of the Castle of Schönbrunn, two ice rinks, two working fountains and hundreds of dancers, musicians and artists. Fans will feel like they have journeyed to Europe to see him perform.
Imagine yourself in Vienna for an evening... the most romantic city in the world. The World Stadium Tour 'A Romantic Night in Vienna' will take place against the background of the biggest transportable set ever: AndreRieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra and Choir, many well-known soloists, the Platinum Tenors, the Vienna State Opera Ballet, 80 Vienna Debutantes, the golden coach with the Empress Sisi and Emperor Franz-Joseph, the Vienna Figure Skating Association, famous skating champions, traditional Viennese horse-drawn carriages with horses and footmen, a complete golden ballroom with real golden chandeliers, fabulous costumes, gorgeous music, magical waltzes and so much more.
(tickets are available, and now there are packages being offered
ARENA B PACKAGE
Experience the extravaganza of André Rieu in style that includes an Arena B ticket as well as:
Sit down 2 course dinner with cheese & mini desserts
Premium beer, wine & soft drink
Official program between two guests
$495pp
Sydney - On sale 9am Friday 7 December
G reat News,
A second concert for Melbourne has just gone on sale today. VIP tickets are already almost sold out so hurry if you want some!!! There are seats available within 8 rows of the stage in the A4 section but I have to say that everything is selling fast.
I am a bit disappointed to find out that this concert will be the night before mine. But I'm hesitant to spend more on the tickets.
So anyway if you want close to the stage in either the VIP or A4 sections now is the time to buy them!!!!!! Hurry!!!!!
Does anyone have any details about Andre coming to little old Adelaide?
I have just received an email from Ovation who have been notified of concerts in Adelaide & Brisbane - dates and venues not yet released. So we South Australians can breath sighs of relief
That is really cool. The concerts/dates/venues are getting near!
David,those details will soon be announced, according to Andre's agenda.He says "shows in Adelaide and Brisbane soon to be announced. So yes, I'd say plans are working out.
David,
Check the bottom of the agenda "shows in Adelaide and Brisbane soon to follow". great news
Ovation Channel advise me that concerts in Adelaide and Brisbane will take place - details of venues and dates not yet released. Lets hope that fans in Perth also receive good news very soon.
YES...SUNCORP STADIUM BRISBANE
WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 2008.
Hi Grayeme. Cannot find any information, confirming your Brisbane date. Where did you find it?
Ticketek website, Visa pre-sale tickets Thursday 13th for one day only. Tickets on sale general public Monday 17th.
Tickets go on sale on 17 December at 9am through Ticketek for concert at suncorp stadium on 3 December 2008. The info is on their site. Hope this helps.
Fantastic! I wonder when tix will go on sale? What a great present for my family!
I think the tickets for Brisbane go onsale 17 December. Check the Suncorp stadium website, it tells you there.
Two days ago we secured our tickets for the Sydney concert! OMG I'm so excited! We're going to the cocktail party before the show as well. OMG!!!!!!!!!!
I am HAPPYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE for you.
Minister for Police, Corrective Services and Sport
The Honourable Judy Spence
07/12/2007
King of Waltz to transform Suncorp Stadium into Romantic Vienna
The versatility of Suncorp Stadium will again be on show next year when the King of Waltz, Andre Rieu brings his "Romantic Vienna Night" extravaganza to Queensland.
Sports Minister, Judy Spence today approved the staging of the Andre Rieu performance at the Stadium on Wednesday 3 December 2008.
The concert will be the second of the three permitted at the Stadium in 2008, with 'The Police' already scheduled to play there on January 22.
"This is going to be one of the great concert events of 2008 - and I am delighted we will be hosting Andre Rieu in Queensland," Ms Spence said.
"Andre Rieu is internationally acclaimed for his extravagant shows and stellar performances, and I have no doubt he will truly dazzle the audience at Suncorp Stadium."
Andre Rieu Productions said they were thrilled Brisbane had now been confirmed as part of the Australian tour next year.
"The performance promises something not seen in this country to date," a tour spokesperson said.
"Suncorp Stadium will be transformed into a replica of the Castle of Schonbrunn, complete with ballrooms, golden coaches, ice rinks, fountains and hundreds of dancers, musicians and artists.
"Andre Rieu's unique and exuberant style makes his shows one of the most talked about in the world of popular classics.
"Rieu's popularity in Australia is growing at record proportions and has surpassed more than half a million CD and DVD sales this year. Two of these DVD's have sold platinum four times over."
Ms Spence said that, as with previous concerts, strict noise levels on the night will be enforced and the 10.30pm finishing time will be adhered to.
"The staging of this massive production reinforces this Government's decision to redevelop Queensland's home of football into a versatile world class sport and entertainment venue," Ms Spence said.
"There are few, if any other venues capable of staging a performance of this magnitude, and I am pleased Queenslanders will have the opportunity to see Andre Rieu in concert, because of this Government's foresight in redeveloping Suncorp Stadium."
Tickets go on sale for the Brisbane performance through Ticketek on Monday 17 December.
Media Contact: 3239 6172
"Suncorp Stadium" is a venue of the Major Sports Facilities Authority managed by Odgen IFC (Brisbane) Pty Ltd.
40 Castlemaine St. Milton. PO Box 1658. Milton BC Queensland 4064 Australia. Tel: 3331 5000 Fax: 3331 5001
ABN 21 068 883 545
Here is the link for the presale contact details for the BRISBANE concert. Visa Card holders and call Ticketek prior to the public issue of tickets.
A stadium layout will be placed on the link as soon as it is available.
Good luck everyone.
I now have tickets to Sydney on 29 November Section B. Wow.
I have also booked my accommodation for Melbourne. The first place I tried has sold out already!!!! It might be a good idea to look into your accommadation prospects.
Margaret, I can feel your excitement! Just think, you will be looking forward to this each day for a year, and then…..you will be looking at André Rieu and all of the Johann Strauss Orchestra! You will see the entire setup of the Palace, hear the JSO live, and ohhhh yesss…. The concert. You will Party like it’s 2008 !!
Justin Timberlake Jumps To Number One
by Paul Cashmere - December 9 2007
photo by Ros O'Gorman
Justin Timberlake's 'FutureSex/LoveShow: Live From Madison Square Garden' has outsold the number one album in Australia this week.
The Timberlake DVD shifted 20,216 units, compared to 16,132 units sold by Eagles 'Long Road Out Of Eden'.
Timberlake was well in front of the combined Silverchair and Powderfinger DVD release which sold 6,076 units to lodge in at number 2.
However, the Australian DVD chart really belongs to maestro Andre Rieu who this week has 10 DVD's in the Top 20.
Rieu will perform in Sydney and Melbourne in November 2008.
UndercoverHD
Adelaide Concert at AAMI Stadium. Visa Presale Tickets available Thursday 13th. General Public on sale Monday 17th. Through Ticketek. Go for it.
What a fantastic and close-up concert it is going to be at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Suncorp is easily the best Football Stadium in the world, but after seeing the the seating map for Andre's concert, I am thinking what a great concert venue we have here in Brisbane. Have a look at the Seating Map on the link below, and bear in mind that main Arena is only 100 metres or 110 Yards wide. The stage is on half of it, so even the seats in the Grandstand are only 50 metres from the stage. This is going to be some "awesome spectacle". Am I biased to my home city ??? Not me.
http://premier.ticketek.com.au/Venues/ViewSeatingMap.aspx?v=SUN&s=12435
I've heard from a friend who lives here in Perth that Andre isn't coming here, as was advertised in Limelight magazine.
The official site still mentions Adelaide.
Can any of our moderators confirm this please.
Looks like I'll need to book for Sydney when they open on Friday at 9.00 am. I'm a bit scared going to such a big city on my own and finding my way around.
Trish, Perth, Western Australia
xx
Suggest you book for Adelaide Trish rather than Sydney - if Perth doesnt have a concert. Adelaide less scary and easy to get around
Hi Tony
I took your advice and booked for Adelaide and I've got a seat in Block A5 row U, and booked my accommodation at the Lakes Resort, which I'm told is very close to AAMI stadium. It'll be a bit daunting travelling on my own, but I know I'll have a great night.
Thanks for your encouragement Grayeme, I haven't given up on Perth yet, and hope that Andre finds a suitable venue so that I can see him twice !!
Trish, Western Australia
Adelaide concert at AAMI stadium. Tickets on presale 13/DEC/2007. Concert on 18 November 2008
Hi all,
Can anyone tell me why when I tried at mid-day today (12/12/07) to purchase two tickets for myself and my down syndrome daughter, Nycole all I could get were $99.00 seats right up the back. I know any ticket is better than none, but how are all the tickets able to be gone when they only went on pre-sale at mid-day.
Judy
Just checked the ticketek website under the HELP section. You can ring
02 87362770 to get special needs seating. I don't know whether this will help you. Good luck
Hi Margaret,
How did you get tickets to the Sydney concert on Sunday the 9th when they didn't go on sale until today at modday
Judy B
Judy, they have been on presale for a while now through various outlets like showbiz, ovation and visa preferred. I think when they go on general sale today we will know what seats are left.
Hi Judy,
I did buy them as a Visa card preferred sale on Monday morning at 9am( that's Sunday US time. Ticketek members went on sale on Wednesday at midday. Sale to the general public go on sale on Friday at 9am. I suggest you register and be ready to purchase tickets precisely at 9am as you only have 8 minutes to complete the transaction. Have your payment details ready. I also printed off the seating plan so I could check which area they had given me. I went for "best seats available". You only have one chance to choose seats so pick the price range you want first off. Otherwise you have to start again and then you are further down the queue.
I am sure there will be another concert announced as was the case in Melbourne.
Hope this helps. Good Luck!!!!
These are my thoughts on the outcome of the World Stadium Tour to Australia. Melbourne - Already announced 14th & 15th November. Room for 1 more concert there if needed on 16th November. Adelaide - Already announced for 18th November with room for another concert on 19th if needed. Perth - Do not despair. I am sure Andre will work something out for you, he always keeps his promise. I think you will get an announcement for a concert on 22nd November with rom for another on 21st November. Sydney - Already announced for 29th November with a second concert almost certain for 28th November. Brisbane - Already announced for 3rd December and almost certainly another on 4th December to close the tour. And then it will be goodbye to Andre and crew, as he has already broken the rules by being away from home for 3 weeks.
Not coming to Perth-you guys have no idea how I feel, the one concert I was looking forward to-have everything he has done (due to being in hospital can't afford the plane trip elsewhere)
Congrats to those that will see him live-make sure those of us in Perth read the details.
Enjoy a great performance
Yes Cathy I know how you must feel. It is devastating but the decision on Perth is on hold until January I think. Maybe there is a chance so do not give up. I think the problem is with the venue. Andre want to get to as many fans as possible. Keep your chin up and lets keep positive thoughts for Perth. If there is a way, Andre will always get it done. The happiest of holidays to you. Hugs
Hi Cathy. Has it been confirmed that Andre will definately not be coming to Perth? If so where did you get your info?.
Hi I'm a Andre Rieu Fan
Can you please tell me if he is coming to Perth. I keep looking at the Ticketmaster website but I haven't yet found any info about him coming to Perth. I just hope he is as I would love to see him and his orchestra.
Kirsten
Perth
Western Australia
Webmaster Sally found this information for us.
PERTH:
Decision regarding a concert in Perth
has been postponed until early 2008
Hi, I have been trying to find a way to let either Majorie or Andre know that here in Queensland Australia we have our own waltz " The Queensland Waltz" written in 1913 and it is a lovely piece. A copy of the sheet music is held by the Victorian Government. (pdf of Queensland Waltz) Seeing that Andre is coming to Australia at the end of 2008. I thought if he liked it he might consider it as one of his pieces for the tour. If you have any ideas as to how the info could be passed along it would be wonderful. We have purchased our tickets and now await The Maestro's arrival. Strauss and Rieu for ever.
cheers
Darcy
Hi Darcy! Check your email. You can send this to the address I sent you, as well as to the website. That and having it posted here, it is sure to be noticed.
I have printed it out to play on the piano. (I play pooooorly)
Big Bold Letters! THANK YOU MARGARET!
After being "Sold Out" for some reason there are tickets available again for the Suncorp Stadium Concert Brisbane. Tickets available in all area's as I write this - Friday Night (Qld Time). Anyone wanting tickets should check Ticketek website.
Unfortunately due to prolonged illness, I wasn't in a position to think about tickets. I'm recovering now but have missed 29.11.08 Sydney tickets. If anyone hears that Andre may put on an extra show, PLEASE let me know.
Does anyone know whether Sydney will put on a second show? Due to protracted illness, have been unable to do anything about concert tickets til now, so have missed out and can't afford the scalpers!
do you think Andre will be doing more than one show in each capitol city? ie; will further dates be released
do you think Andre will be doing more than one show in each capitol city? ie; will further dates be released
Has anyone heard anymore about Andre and the orchestra coming to Perth. I hope he still is.
Kirsten
WA
Hi everyone just to let you all know we have purchased tickets from Ovation Onlineshop for Perth. THE PRESALE CODE FOR TICKETMASTER IS Waltz. Help this helps. Good luck everyone.
One of the great things about Andre's concerts is that he incorporates something of each country's culture. I know his Australian theme is Vienna. But I'd like to suggest someone like Slim Dusty be included; maybe some good ole convict songs. I'm sure we could come up with some good suggestions collectively. How does one get these suggestions to the organisers of the Australian tour. Through you Sally? David.
Mail your suggestion directly to:
André Rieu
PO Box 1329NL-6201 BH Maastricht
The Netherlands
I've submitted suggestion to André. I've not received any reply or acknowledgement, however, I am confident my written letter was delivered to someone on his staff.
It looks like this is your 2nd reply, David......I simply wanted to thank you for saying something. Always know you are most welcome. I hope the address info will be of help to you.
Hi Pat here again, Anyone looking for 2 tickets to AAMI Studio Adelaide on Tuesday 18th November, I still have 2 Category 3 Front row seats - cost $219.00 each - will sell for $350 for the (2)as I am unable to attend.
email Webmaster Sally, she will forward your email to me.
Sally@AndreRieuFans.com
We are a group of pensioners from Nambucca Heads on Mid North Coast NSw and ADORE ANDRE AND HIS MUSIC. We own (between us) all his DVD's and hoping upon hope to be able to get to Sydney to see him. What a wonderful and caring man. Read all about him in this months Womens Weekly. Can't wait for him to write his biography.
THERE IS A BOOK WRITTEN BY HIS WIFE CALLED MY MUSIC MY LIFE AVAILABLE FROM HIS BUTIQUE AT ANDRERIEU.COM. YOU MIGHT LIKE TO CHECK IT OUT, IT DOES PRETTY MUCH SUMS UP HIS LIFE.HOPE YOU MAKE IT TO THE CONCERT, HAVE A GOOD TIME!