Bonnie Raitt is heading to Australia in 2023 with Mavis Staples
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18.08.2022

Bonnie Raitt is heading to Australia in 2023 with Mavis Staples

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She's headlining two shows in Melbourne and Sydney in April next year.

She has forged her own path to success in the blues, folk, and rock’n’roll scenes and she’s collaborated with many of music’s biggest-ever artists; and has been named one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time” and one of the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” (Rolling Stone). She’s performing two headline shows in Australia – in Melbourne on April 5 and Sydney on April 7, 2023.

What you need to know

  • Bonnie Raitt is coming to Australia for two headline shows in 2023
  • Joining her on her tour is special guest Mavis Staples
  • She’s set to perform at Melbourne’s own Palais Theatre on April 5

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Joining Bonnie on her tour of Australia is Mavis Staples, a Grammy Hall of Famer and multi-Grammy Award winner. She’s collaborated with everyone from Prince and Bob Dylan to Arcade Fire and Nick Cave. She has blown away festival-goers from Newport Folk, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza and our own Bluesfest Byron Bay, performed with The Band at The Last Waltz, and graced the airwaves on Fallon, Colbert, Ellen, Austin City Limits, Jools Holland, the Grammys, and more.

 

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The respected guitarist, singer and accomplished songwriter has forged a path to become an institution in American music. Covering everything from roots to folk, rock and back again, Raitt has been active since the ’70s picking up illustrious accolades throughout her wide ranging career. The last time she toured in Australia was half a decade ago.

Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples 2023 Tour Dates

  • April 5 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
  • April 7 – Darling Harbour Theatre, Sydney

The pairing of these two amazing talents may never occur again on our shores so do not miss out.

Two absolute legends, one memorable night. Grab your tickets by heading here.