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PERTH, Australia, June 30, 2024
Another Date Down Under
AC/DC extends their Australian “Power Up” tour.
- AC/DC adds a second Perth show to their 2025 Australian tour.
- The “Power Up” tour marks their first national run in nearly a decade.
- Ticket sales have broken records, with over 320,000 tickets sold for the tour in a single day.
Due to overwhelming demand, AC/DC is adding a second and final Perth show to their Power Up stadium tour, promising fans another chance to experience the electrifying energy of the legendary rockers.
Perth Gets One More Jolt
The Aussie rockers will now perform at Optus Stadium on Monday, Dec. 8, adding one more date to their West Coast shows. The newly announced concert concludes the West Coast leg of their 2025 Australian tour, which now boasts nine stadium shows across the country. Tickets went on sale Thursday,June 26,creating frenzied demand that spurred second shows in Melbourne,Sydney,and Brisbane.
Did you know? The Power Up tour is AC/DC’s first national tour in almost 10 years.
A decade of Rock
Produced by TEG Van Egmond, the Power Up tour celebrates AC/DC’s ARIA No. 1 album Power Up, released in 2020. The album was their sixth No. 1 on the ARIA Albums chart.
Did you know? “Power Up” is a tribute to AC/DC’s late rhythm guitarist, Malcolm Young. many of the album’s riffs are based on unreleased material the brothers wrote together over the years.
Sniffing Out Some Support
Joining AC/DC on their Australian tour are Amyl and the Sniffers, winners of ARIA and Rolling Stone Australia Awards. Their high-octane punk energy will serve as special support for the rock legends.
Tickets Still Available… Barely
Tickets for the final Perth show are available via Ticketek, the same outlet handling ticketing for all Australian dates with the exception of Adelaide. This additional Optus Stadium show is expected to draw a massive crowd.
Reader question: What’s your favorite AC/DC album and why? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Record-Breaking Sales
On June 26, ticketek reported a record-breaking 370,000 tickets sold across all events on its platform, marking a new all-time daily sales record for the company. More than 320,000 tickets were sold for AC/DC’s Power Up tour alone, making it the biggest concert onsale day in Ticketek’s 40-plus year history.
Those numbers smash the band’s own 2009 benchmark set during the black ice tour. Approximately 50,000 tickets were sold for other events including Lightscape,NRL matches,AFL fixtures,and major theater productions. The 2009 Black Ice tour previously held the record and ultimately moved over 650,000 tickets nationwide.
A Look Back
AC/DC last toured Australia and New Zealand in 2015 for their rock or Bust tour, selling more than 520,000 tickets across 11 dates, including shows in auckland and Wellington.
Still Want Tickets?
Tickets are on sale now via ticketek (except for Adelaide, via Ticketmaster).Limited availability remains.
The “Power Up” Legacy: What’s Next for AC/DC?
As AC/DC continues to electrify audiences with their Power Up tour, fans are already buzzing about what the future holds for the iconic band. With the Australian leg of the tour expanding due to unprecedented demand, the question on everyone’s mind is: What’s next for AC/DC?
global Domination: More tour Dates?
While the band is currently focused on their Australian performances, the possibility of a second leg of the Power Up tour in late 2025 or beyond is definitely on the table [[2]]. Given the incredible ticket sales and the band’s enduring popularity, it’s highly likely that AC/DC will extend their tour to include more dates and cities. Keep an eye on official channels like Ticketmaster
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