a day on the green – Simple Minds
SIMPLE MINDS – 40 YEARS OF HITS TOUR
With ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK
ANNOUNCE RESCHEDULED AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATES FOR DECEMBER 2021
Roundhouse Entertainment and Frontier Touring wish to advise that it is necessary to reschedule the SIMPLE MINDS Australian and New Zealand tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Federal and State Government directives. The 40 Years of Hits Tour, originally scheduled for November and December 2020, will now take place in December 2021.
Jim Kerr of Simple Minds said: “The frustration of seeing yet more live shows being rescheduled is huge. We are determined to make even more effort for our fans in Australia and New Zealand. In the meantime we ask all of you to keep your tickets – and keep the faith. We guarantee our live shows will be worth the extra wait. Thanks to all!”
Special guests ORCHESTRAL MANOEUVRES IN THE DARK will be joining them on all the revised dates.
Existing tickets remain valid for the new dates.
SIMPLE MINDS’ 40 Years of Hits Tour will now be taking place on the following dates at these venues in 2021: Tuesday December 7 in Melbourne at Margaret Court Arena; Thursday December 9 in Sydney at First State Super Theatre; as well as a day on the green events at Perth’s Kings Park & Botanic Garden on Thursday December 2; Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley VIC on Saturday December 4; Bimbadgen, Hunter Valley NSW on Saturday December 11; and Sirromet Wines, Mount Cotton QLD on Sunday December 12.
The tour will then travel to New Zealand to play at Horncastle Arena in Christchurch on Wednesday December 15; TSB Arena in Wellington on Friday December 17; and a day on the green in Auckland at Villa Maria Winery on Saturday December 18.
The a day on the green concerts in Australia will also feature Aussie chart-toppers EUROGLIDERS.
Ticketholders are encouraged to hold onto their tickets; all tickets will be valid for the corresponding rescheduled dates – no need to do anything, just hold on to your tickets.
Patrons who are unable to attend the rescheduled shows will be entitled to a full refund from their authorised point of purchase. Please note, only the credit card holder who purchased the ticket(s) can seek a refund via their authorised point of purchase. If you received your ticket(s) any other way, including via “Ticket Forward”, you will need to contact the original ticket buyer for your refund.
Roundhouse Entertainment and Frontier Touring apologise to any ticketholders who are inconvenienced by these rescheduled dates, and thank fans for their support and understanding during these unprecedented circumstances.
EVENT INFORMATION:
a day on the green is a fully licensed event. Strictly no BYO alcohol. Food will be available on site or BYO picnic. Camping chairs and picnic rugs are recommended. For all transport, accommodation and event information, go to www.adayonthegreen.com.au
From www.ticketmaster.com.au & 136 100
| Front Diamond | $249.90 plus booking fees |
| Diamond | $229.90 plus booking fees |
| Gold | $169.90 plus booking fees |
| Silver | $149.90 plus booking fees |
| General Admission | $119.90 plus booking fees |
Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers. We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the A Day On The Green, Sirromet Wines and Frontier Touring websites.
ABOUT A DAY ON THE GREEN:
2020/21 marks the 20th season of a day on the green, which started in January 2001. After 470 shows and 4 million happy patrons, the a day on the green experience of good food, fine wine and great music in magnificent locations remains unrivalled and is firmly established as one of Australia’s most popular and premier outdoor concert events.
TRANSPORT:
For transport enquiries call Con-x-ion on (07) 5556 9888 or go to www.con-x-ion.com
Mt Gravatt Bus lines at www.mtgcoach.com.au
Coach transport from a variety of locations and shuttles from railway stations are available.
Southern Cross Transit at www.southerncrosstransit.com.au or (07) 3813 8900
ACCOMMODATION:
Sanctuary by Sirromet
Conveniently located on the grounds of Sirromet Winery, Sanctuary by Sirromet lets you escape the everyday and connect with nature. Each tented pavilion includes a private ensuite and balcony which appears to “float” above the landscape, giving guests a “tree house” impression as they gaze across the tree canopy and over the lake. Find out more or book online at www.sanctuarybysirromet.com
Caravan & Motorhome Sites
Available exclusively for a day on the green concerts only, bring your self-contained caravan or motorhome and park onsite at Sirromet. Sites are only available Friday, Saturday and Sunday for a maximum of 3 nights. Vehicles must be 100% self-sufficient as no onsite facilities are provided. Click here for more information or visit www.sanctuarybysirromet.com for more information.
HAMPERS:
Be prepared and pre-purchase a gourmet picnic hamper! Hamper includes selection of meats, cheese, antipasto, wine and everything you need to just sit, relax and take in the atmosphere!
Hampers available for pre-order only.