Sir Elton John To Open Perth Arena In Australia

Sir Elton John will be the first act to open the newly constructed $548m Perth Arena. Elton’s fellow English singer, George Michael was earlier scheduled to open the venue on November 10, but he had to be replaced after he was forced to cancel the Australian leg of his Symphonica tour as he continues to recover from a near-fatal bout of pneumonia last year.

Perth Arena

The English knight has agreed to step in for Michael by adding the official opening gig to his Australian tour, celebrating 40 years since the release of global hit Rocket Man.

“With one show already sold out and a long and successful touring history in Perth, we are thrilled to add one more show to Sir Elton’s November tour and for this to be the official opening of the new Perth Arena,” Michael Chugg from Chugg Entertainment announced in a statement on Sunday.

“As one of the greatest entertainers in the music business, this will be an incredible show for the people of Perth and a very special milestone for Sir Elton,” Chugg said.

Sir Elton says he’s delighted to be opening the venue. “My dear friend George Michael has been giving some amazing performances on the Symphonica tour, and I’m very sorry that he can’t play the Perth concert.”

“But I’m more than happy to step in for him and play the opening night at the brand new Perth Arena on November 10.

“It is a fabulous building and I’m told we can even have the roof open for our concert and play under the stars!

“My band and I will make absolutely sure that the Perth Arena has an unforgettable opening night, and we are looking forward to seeing the city come out in force to celebrate this stunning new building.”

Tickets for Sir Elton’s November 10 concert go on sale on Wednesday, October 10. Sir Elton’s other Perth concert, already sold out, is on Monday, November 12.