Oft touted as the
world’s greatest rapper, Jay-Z, "The CEO
Of Hip Hop", is coming to Australia for
3 massive shows.
Appearing in Sydney,
Brisbane and Melbourne for one show only in each
city, Jay-Z headlines the second edition of Roc
Tha Block, an event boasting some of finest hip
hop & R&B talents on earth. Australian
fans finally have the opportunity to see the
self-declared “Best Rapper Alive” on
his very first time in Australia.
Appearing with
Jay-Z are his two chart-topping protégés
Rihanna, the hottest female in R&B with multiple
smash hits from her debut and recent sophomore
album, and the charismatic singer-songwriter,
Ne-Yo.
Leading tour promoter,
Michael Coppel, joins with urban tour pioneers “Non
Stop Touring” to form a unique joint venture
that kicks off by bringing the world’s
greatest rapper to headline this year’s
Roc Tha Block.
Roc Tha Block 2006
sees over 2 & 1/2 hours of premium, quality
live hip hop and R&B in a spectacular that
will once again deliver the ultimate urban experience.
Tickets go on sale
this Friday, and are expected to disappear quicker
than a rapper without skillz.
Dates:
Wednesday October 25 - Sydney Entertainment
Centre
Thursday October 26 - Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Friday October 27 - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
PYRAMID
ROCK FEST RETURNS
The Pyramid Rock
Festival will return to Phillip Island once again
this New Year’s weekend, from Friday 29 December 2006 until Monday 1 January
2007.
Punters can celebrate New Year’s Eve and the Pyramid
Rock Festival’s third birthday with three big days
of music, camping, sun and surf, on pretty-as-a-picture
Phillip Island.
This year, The Pyramid Rock Festival will feature
some new developments including early-bird Friday
night camping tickets and speedier check-ins, as
well as additional shower and toilet facilities.
The Festival will also offer market stalls, an international
food village, and shuttle bus services to local surf
beaches.
But what is the line-up, I hear you say? Hold your
horses my friend - the first Pyramid Rock Festival
line-up announcement will be made on Tuesday 19 September.
This year’s Festival will feature a remarkable line-up
of 50 international and local artists spanning the
rock, hip-hop, blues and roots, dance, and electronic
genres.
The Pyramid Rock Festival website will be fully
functional from Tuesday 19 September. In the meantime
you can join the mailing list at www.thepyramidrockfestival.com to receive the latest festival news and updates.
The Pyramid Rock Festival is held on a private coastal
property on Phillip Island in Victoria, overlooking
the stunning coastal surrounds of Pyramid Rock and
Cape Woolamai. The main Festival stage is located
at the base of a natural amphitheatre, with Pyramid
Rock and ocean views providing a breath-taking backdrop.
Tickets for The Pyramid Rock Festival 2006 will
go on sale Thursday 28 September 2006. Tickets are
strictly limited, so get in quick!
