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The Killers are heading to Australia in November and December 2024 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Hot Fuss. The band will perform two dedicated Hot Fuss concerts in Sydney and Melbourne, with the remaining four dates paying homage to their greatest hits album, Rebel Diamonds. The tour is being organised by national entertainment company Frontier Touring, with pre-sale tickets available to Frontier Members from Tuesday, 10 September.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date of tour | November/December 2024 |
| Number of shows | Six |
| Cities | Townsville, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne |
| States | Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria |
| Albums performed | Rebel Diamonds, Hot Fuss |
| Ticket sale date | Thursday, September 12, 2024 |
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The Killers' Australian tour dates
The Killers are heading to Australia in November and December 2024 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Hot Fuss. The band will perform six shows across the two months, with two different concerts. The Rebel Diamonds shows will feature back-to-back chart-toppers from across the band's extensive career, and the Hot Fuss shows will see the band perform the album in its entirety, with a few extra surprises thrown in.
- Saturday, November 30 – Performing Rebel Diamonds at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville, QLD
- Friday, December 6 – Performing Rebel Diamonds at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
- Saturday, December 7 – Performing Hot Fuss at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
- Monday, December 9 – Performing Rebel Diamonds at Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
- Thursday, December 12 – Performing Rebel Diamonds at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
- Friday, December 13 – Performing Hot Fuss at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
The Killers have previously performed in Australia, including a universally acclaimed set at the AFL Grand Final in 2017. The band's upcoming Australian tour is being organised by national entertainment company Frontier Touring, which is offering exclusive pre-sale tickets to Frontier Members from Tuesday, 10 September. Tickets will then go on general sale from Thursday, 12 September at 4 pm local time.
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The band's 2004 debut album, Hot Fuss
The Killers are returning to Australia in November and December 2024 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Hot Fuss. The band will perform two dedicated Hot Fuss concerts in Sydney and Melbourne, playing the album in its entirety, with a few surprises. Hot Fuss was released on 7 June 2004 in the United Kingdom and on 15 June 2004 in the United States. The album's music is heavily influenced by new wave and post-punk and features a vocal effect called Echo Farm.
Hot Fuss reached number seven on the US Billboard 200 and topped the UK Albums Chart. It has sold millions of copies worldwide and is certified platinum or multi-platinum in several countries, including Australia. The album and its first three singles received five Grammy Award nominations in 2005. Hot Fuss spawned four critically and commercially successful singles: "Mr. Brightside", "Somebody Told Me", "All These Things That I've Done", and "Smile Like You Mean It".
The album was recorded in 2003 with Jeff Saltzman in Berkeley, California, except for "Everything Will Be Alright", which was recorded in guitarist Dave Keuning's apartment. Many tracks were originally demos that the band kept for their spontaneity. The album was mixed by Mark Needham in Los Angeles and Alan Moulder in London. Brandon Flowers, the lead singer of The Killers, has cited the Strokes' album "Is This It" as an influence on Hot Fuss, particularly the song "Mr. Brightside."
The Killers' upcoming Australian tour will include six shows, with the remaining four dates paying homage to the band's greatest hits album, "Rebel Diamonds." The tour is organised by Frontier Touring, with pre-sale tickets available for Frontier Members before the general public sale. The Killers' live performances have received mixed reviews, with some praising their energy and showmanship, while others have found them boring and autopilot.
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The Rebel Diamonds album
The Killers are heading to Australia in November and December 2024 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Hot Fuss. The band will perform two types of concerts: the Rebel Diamonds shows and the Hot Fuss shows.
The Rebel Diamonds shows will pay homage to the band's greatest hits album, Rebel Diamonds, which was released in December 2023. The Rebel Diamonds shows will feature back-to-back chart-toppers from across the band's extensive career. The Rebel Diamonds concert dates are as follows:
- Saturday, November 30 – Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville, QLD
- Monday, December 9 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
- Thursday, December 12 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
- Friday, December 6 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
The Hot Fuss shows, on the other hand, will be dedicated performances of the Hot Fuss album in its entirety, with a few extra surprises thrown in. The Hot Fuss concert dates are as follows:
- Saturday, December 7 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
- Friday, December 13 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets to the 'Live in Australia' tour went on sale to the general public on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 4 pm local time. The Frontier Touring pre-sale began on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
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The Killers' Australian tour tickets
The Killers are heading to Australia in November and December 2024 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Hot Fuss. The band will perform six shows across the two months, with two dedicated Hot Fuss concerts and four Rebel Diamonds greatest hits shows.
Tour Dates and Tickets
The Killers' Australian tour dates are as follows:
- Saturday, November 30 – Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville, QLD
- Friday, December 6 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
- Saturday, December 7 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
- Monday, December 9 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
- Thursday, December 12 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
- Friday, December 13 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets for the Australian tour will be available via Ticketek for all dates except Townsville, which will be available through AXS. Pre-sale tickets will be available for purchase via the Frontier Touring website from Tuesday, 10 September, but to purchase tickets you must be a Frontier Member. Tickets for the general public will go on sale from Thursday, 12 September at 4 pm local time.
About the Shows
The two dedicated Hot Fuss concerts will see the band perform their debut album in its entirety, with a few extra surprises thrown in. The Hot Fuss shows will take place in Sydney on Saturday, December 7, and Melbourne on Friday, December 13.
The remaining four dates on The Killers' Australian tour will pay homage to the band's greatest hits album, Rebel Diamonds, which was released in December 2023. Fans can expect to hear back-to-back chart-toppers from across The Killers' extensive career during these shows.
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The Killers' previous performances in Australia
The Killers have previously performed in Australia multiple times, including in 2009, 2017, and 2018. The band has also been regular features on Australian charts and playlists, with their song "Mr. Brightside" becoming an angsty anthem that has remained on Spotify's Top Songs Australia chart for over 350 weeks straight.
In 2009, The Killers performed at a festival in Australia, marking the first time that the author of the article had seen them live. In 2017, the band held a press conference at the MCG before the AFL Grand Final and performed a secret show at Howler in Melbourne. The author of the article, a journalist, expressed her excitement about the opportunity to attend their press conference and performance, despite her initial attempts to portray herself as a mature and serious journalist.
In 2018, The Killers performed in Melbourne, with a photograph from this performance featuring in an article by the Guardian. The author of the article shared their experience of seeing the band for the tenth time and reflected on how their music had become a significant part of their life. They also mentioned how their dad had played a role in fostering their love for the band by introducing them to the music that influenced The Killers, including New Order, The Cure, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, and the Pet Shop Boys.
The Killers have also headlined major venues and festivals worldwide, including Madison Square Garden, Wembley Stadium, Glastonbury, and Electric Picnic. Their dynamic live performances and catalog of hits have cemented their place in modern rock history, with their top three songs often considered to be "Mr. Brightside," "Somebody Told Me," and "When You Were Young."
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Frequently asked questions
The Killers are coming to Australia in November and December 2024.
They will play six shows across Australia.
The tour is in honour of the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Hot Fuss.
They will perform in Townsville, Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.
Pre-sale tickets went on sale on Tuesday, 10 September, and tickets for the general public went on sale on Thursday, 12 September.
