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7NEWS
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Fans fume over ticket troubles for AC/DC's highly anticipated Power Up Australian tour show at Optus Stadium
AC/DC fans were left fuming on Thursday after being hit with checkout troubles when attempting to purchase tickets for the rock legends' first Australian show in a decade. At 1pm, thousands of West Australian's descended on Ticketek's website in a bid to secure tickets to the band's Optus Stadium show on December 4. However, some fans were left empty handed at the checkout when they attempted to pay and were sent back to the virtual queue, while others claim the site crashed. 'What a disaster!! I got in quite quickly, finally got decent tickets and was on the screen to pay and then (it) booted me to the back of the queue,' one punter wrote on social media. Another user said: 'I finally got in, got my tickets went to pay and it wouldn't go through for some stupid reason. I'm so angry.' 'I had tickets & site crashed just when I hit pay,' a third person said. Tickets went on sale at staggered local times on Thursday, with Sydney from 9am followed by Brisbane at 11am, Melbourne at 1pm and Perth at 1pm (AWST). Ticketek Entertainment Group's Tim McGregor said the response from fans had been huge, but the website held up to demand. 'Sales have been fantastic and it's clear fans are pumped to see AC/DC back on Aussie stages,' he said. 'No surprises there with a band like this.' Ticketek urged customers to only purchase tickets from its website and warned against buying from third-party resellers. Prices for the coveted tickets started at $132 for B reserve seating, and went all the way up to $407 for Ultimate A reserve seating. AC/DC was last in Perth in November 2015 when they performed two high octane shows at Domain Stadium in Subiaco on their Rock or Bust tour. The legendary rockers will kick off their Power Up tour in November in Melbourne before heading to Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane. Original band member Angus Young will lead the charge, joined by longstanding vocalist Brian Johnson, Stevie Young on rhythm guitar, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney. They will be joined by special guests Amyl and the Sniffers.
West Australian
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Fans fume over ticket troubles for AC/DC's highly anticipated Power Up Australian tour show at Optus Stadium
AC/DC fans were left fuming on Thursday after being hit with checkout troubles when attempting to purchase tickets for the rock legends' first Australian show in a decade. At 1pm, thousands of West Australian's descended on Ticketek's website in a bid to secure tickets to the band's Optus Stadium show on December 4. However, some fans were left empty handed at the checkout when they attempted to pay and were sent back to the virtual queue, while others claim the site crashed. 'What a disaster!! I got in quite quickly, finally got decent tickets and was on the screen to pay and then (it) booted me to the back of the queue,' one punter wrote on social media. Another user said: 'I finally got in, got my tickets went to pay and it wouldn't go through for some stupid reason. I'm so angry.' 'I had tickets & site crashed just when I hit pay,' a third person said. Tickets went on sale at staggered local times on Thursday, with Sydney from 9am followed by Brisbane at 11am, Melbourne at 1pm and Perth at 1pm (AWST). Ticketek Entertainment Group's Tim McGregor said the response from fans had been huge, but the website held up to demand. 'Sales have been fantastic and it's clear fans are pumped to see AC/DC back on Aussie stages,' he said. 'No surprises there with a band like this.' Ticketek urged customers to only purchase tickets from its website and warned against buying from third-party resellers. Prices for the coveted tickets started at $132 for B reserve seating, and went all the way up to $407 for Ultimate A reserve seating. AC/DC was last in Perth in November 2015 when they performed two high octane shows at Domain Stadium in Subiaco on their Rock or Bust tour. The legendary rockers will kick off their Power Up tour in November in Melbourne before heading to Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane. Original band member Angus Young will lead the charge, joined by longstanding vocalist Brian Johnson, Stevie Young on rhythm guitar, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney. They will be joined by special guests Amyl and the Sniffers.
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
AC/DC fans ‘angry' after ‘booted to back of ticket queue'
AC/DC fans were left fuming on Thursday after being hit with checkout troubles when attempting to purchase tickets for the rock legends' first Australian show in a decade. At 1pm, thousands of West Australian's descended on Ticketek's website in a bid to secure tickets to the band's Optus Stadium show on December 4. However, some fans were left empty handed at the checkout when they attempted to pay and were sent back to the virtual queue, while others claim the site crashed. 'What a disaster!! I got in quite quickly, finally got decent tickets and was on the screen to pay and then (it) booted me to the back of the queue,' one punter wrote on social media. Another user said: 'I finally got in, got my tickets went to pay and it wouldn't go through for some stupid reason. I'm so angry.' 'I had tickets & site crashed just when I hit pay,' a third person said. Brian Johnson, left, and Angus Young, of AC/DC, perform on the Rock or Bust Tour on Feb. 17, 2016, in Chicago. Credit: Rob Grabowski / Rob Grabowski/Invision/AP Tickets went on sale at staggered local times on Thursday, with Sydney from 9am followed by Brisbane at 11am, Melbourne at 1pm and Perth at 1pm (AWST). Ticketek Entertainment Group's Tim McGregor said the response from fans had been huge, but the website held up to demand. 'Sales have been fantastic and it's clear fans are pumped to see AC/DC back on Aussie stages,' he said. 'No surprises there with a band like this.' Ticketek urged customers to only purchase tickets from its website and warned against buying from third-party resellers. Prices for the coveted tickets started at $132 for B reserve seating, and went all the way up to $407 for Ultimate A reserve seating. AC/DC was last in Perth in November 2015 when they performed two high octane shows at Domain Stadium in Subiaco on their Rock or Bust tour. The legendary rockers will kick off their Power Up tour in November in Melbourne before heading to Sydney, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane. Original band member Angus Young will lead the charge, joined by longstanding vocalist Brian Johnson, Stevie Young on rhythm guitar, drummer Matt Laug, and bassist Chris Chaney. They will be joined by special guests Amyl and the Sniffers.
Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
AC/DC losing support from hometown fans after viral TikTok video of U.S. concert
Brian Johnson and Angus Young perform during an AC/DC concert at Moncton's Magnetic Hill. Photo by Tanya Everett / POSTMEDIA NETWORK Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account AC/DC once sang, 'it's a long way to the top, if you wanna to rock n' roll.' But some fans think the Aussie hard rock vets may have hit rock bottom after what one fan described as 'painful'' footage of the band performing on their latest Power Up tour went viral on TikTok, according to In the video, AC/DC — who have been touring in both North America and Euorope — are seen performing at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on May 4, leading to fans debating if they should stop touring. Guitarist Angus Young can be seen yelling a chant into his microphone while dressed in an unbuttoned white shirt and blue velvet shorts while singer Brian Johnson begins to perform, but at points, the crowd appears to be louder than his vocals. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. AC/DC recently announced their Australian comeback that's set to go ahead later this year, but some fans are rethinking whether to purchase tickets to the show. Read More 'I was going to get tickets until I saw this,' commented one fan. 'I really wanted to see them this year.. now I don't, thank you for this,' remarked another disappointed fan. A third replied to the video, saying: 'This is so painful. They just need to stop.' 'Gotta say, Angus is really pulling the load on this tour. They'll always be my favourite band by far, but I'm sitting out this tour,' complained another. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances. Toronto & GTA NHL Toronto Maple Leafs MLB Toronto & GTA
Canberra Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Canberra Times
Whole lotta property: The portfolios of hard rock legends AC/DC
WATCH: What to expect for regional property markets during winter Hard rock legends AC/DC are headed back to Australia in late 2025 as part of the world tour in support of latest album PWR/UP. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will play a series of stadium shows throughout the run. But away from the stage, what do the members - past and present - of the Aussie mainstays' property histories look like? Read more: Maiden England: Inside the property portfolios of hard rock heroes AC/DC guitarist Angus Young. Reports that you have to take the highway to hell to find any of Young's homes are unsubstantiated. Picture: Getty Rock or bust In January, it was revealed that the Sydney house where band co-founders, guitarists Angus and Malcolm grew up had been demolished. The Young family migrated to Australia from Scotland, living first in a migrant hostel. The family moved into the house in 1965. AC/DC were formed in 1973 at the home, which was added to the National Trust Register of Historic Houses in 2013. Located in the suburb of Burwood, 4 Burleigh Street had long been visited by the band's fans. The home, pictured in 2020. Picture: Google/Cotality Cotality records show the two-bedroom brick house was bought by a property developer in February 2023 for $5,805,976. The company behind the demolition - who bulldozed the site to create a $28.75 million residential development - claimed they were unaware of the site's historic status. The developers have since promised that they'll set up a bar or cafe at the site using material salvaged from the demolition, so fans can celebrate the group's legacy. Angus Young. Picture: Shutterstock Highway to hell Who knew that dressing in a schoolboy's uniform for five decades could prove so lucrative? In 2007, it was reported that Angus Young was spending millions of dollars on an enormous mansion in a sleepy Dutch village. The three-storey home boasts a basement recording studio, his-and-hers bathrooms and a series of guest rooms. Young has also owned properties in England, and an impressive home at Kangaroo Point, Sydney. Meanwhile, vocalist Brian Johnson reportedly resides in Sarasota, Florida. Ride on Former guitarist Malcolm Young died in 2017. The Youngs' Sydney base had long been the Onkaparinga mansion, which the family bought for $870,000 in 1982. The Balmain East estate, Malcolm's long-time residence when in Australia, is set on almost 2000 square metres and has a swimming pool and tennis court. Several years ago, it was estimated the property was worth up to $30 million. In 2014, Young retired from AC/DC after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. In 2015, Malcolm and his wife, O'Linda, bought a beachfront property at Palm Beach for more than $10 million. The five-bedroom home is on an absolute beachfront site of about 520 square metres. The band, pictired with late vocalist Bon Scott (second from left). Picture: Getty Hell ain't a bad place to be Drummer Phil Rudd, who no longer tours with the band, sold his mansion in Tauranga, New Zealand in 2019. The waterfront mansion sold for NZ $4 million, after being listed with an asking price of $4.1 million. The six-plus-bedroom house is walled, gated, and was described as very private. It had views of Mt Maunganui, Tauranga Harbour and Matakana Island. Rudd's former home in New Zealand. Picture: Trade Me The house had been owned by Rudd for nearly a decade. The property was also the scene when Rudd hit the headlines a few years prior. He was sentenced to eight months' home detention on drug and threatening to kill charges in 2015. In 2014, former bassist Mark Evans sold his Lilyfield family home of more than 15 years for $1.32 million. Evans, a member of AC/DC during the mid-1970s, reportedly included a signed guitar and a copy of his autobiography (Dirty Deeds: My Life Inside/Outside Of AC/DC, which we'd recommend any fans reading this check out) in the sale. Also, in 2018, AC/DC's former manager Michael Browning (whose Dog Eat Dog memoir is also a great read) sold his Avalon Beach home for $1.871 million.
