Paul McCartney reveals why he cancelled Melbourne shows in 2002

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'We couldn't show up cheery': Sir Paul McCartney reveals why he cancelled Melbourne shows after tragic Bali bombings as he prepares to tour Australia for the first time in 24 YEARS
By Kristy Johnson For Daily Mail Australia
PUBLISHED: 21 June 2017

He cancelled his 2002 Melbourne shows, following the infamous Bali bombings.
And Sir Paul McCartney revealed to News Corp, that the reason was due to the fact that he and his crew 'can't show up cheery'.
The revelation comes ahead of the 75-year-old's Australian concert dates in December, that will see The Beatles star tour Down Under for the first time since 1993.


'We couldn't show up cheery': Sir Paul McCartney, 75, revealed to News Corp why he cancelled his 2002 Melbourne shows after the infamous Bali bombings, as he prepares to tour Australia for the first time in 24 YEARS

'That was very sad. We were looking forward to it,' Paul told the publication in regards to the cancellation of his proposed Melbourne shows back in 2002.

'(We were) all ready to go, then there was the news of the bomb in Bali. We thought we can't show up all cheery,' the musician continued. 
Paul was referring to the terrorist attack in October 2002, that saw 202 killed and a further 209 injured, after three bombs were detonated on the Indonesian island of Bali.


Not deemed appropriate: '(We were) all ready to go, then there was the news of the bomb in Bali. We thought we can't show up all cheery,' the musician explained 


Epic: Meanwhile die-hard The Beatles and Paul McCartney fans, will be glad to hear the personality is set to tour Australia in December, for the first time in 24 years

At the time he claimed the country needed time to recover in an official statement.
'This is not the appropriate time for a rock show,' he said, expressing his deepest sympathies.
Meanwhile die-hard The Beatles and Paul McCartney fans, will be glad to hear the personality is set to tour Australia in December, for the first time in 24 years.
'I haven't had a chance to get down there for years,' Paul told News Corp of Australia, adding: 'I've been looking forward to it for a long time, finally it's happening.'


'Finally it's happening': Paul shared his enthusiasm for his upcoming Australian tour, telling News Corp: 'I've been looking forward to it for a long time, finally it's happening'


Details: Paul will commence his tour Down Under in Perth on December 2, followed by Melbourne on December 5, Brisbane on December 9 and Sydney on December 11

Paul will commence his tour Down Under in Perth on December 2, followed by Melbourne on December 5, Brisbane on December 9 and Sydney on December 11.
He will then travel to Auckland for the remainder of the tour.

Tickets for Paul's One on One tour will go on sale July 4, with pre-sale available June 29.


Iconic: Paul was part of the English rock band The Beatles, formed in 1960. Pictured left to right: Paul, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon





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Paul Gets 'One On One' With Australia and New Zealand

PAUL McCARTNEY
BRINGS HIS ONE ON ONE TOUR TO
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
THIS DECEMBER

2nd December: nib Stadium, Perth, WA
5th December: AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC
9th December: Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD
11th December: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
16th December: Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, NZ

Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, 21-time Grammy Award winner and recipient of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Sir Paul McCartney will bring his acclaimed long-running 'One On One' Tour to Australia and New Zealand this December.

In a first for both Paul McCartney and Frontier Touring, the announcement was made in a Facebook Live event where Paul went ‘One On One’ with Australia’s own Tim Minchin to reveal all the finer details of the upcoming tour.

PAULMcCARTNEY.COM PRE-SALE INFO:
Fans registered with PaulMcCartney.com will be eligible to purchase pre-sale tickets through PaulMcCartney.com on Tuesday 27th June  @ 15.00 (AWST) / Australia 17.00 (AEST) / NZ 19.00 (NZDT) / London 08.00 (BST) using the password: PAUL1ON1ANZ

nib Stadium, Perth: GET PRE-SALE TICKETS HERE!
AAMI Park, Melbourne: GET PRE-SALE TICKETS HERE! 
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane: GET PRE-SALE TICKETS HERE! 
Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney: GET PRE-SALE TICKETS HERE! 
Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland: GET PRE-SALE TICKETS HERE! 

Register to be eligible for PaulMcCartney.com pre-sales by clicking HERE!

Performing in stadiums and arenas in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland, this will be Paul's first Australian and New Zealand tour since 1993’s 'The New World Tour' more than 24 years ago.

Paul said of the announcement;

"We’ve been waiting to get back to Australia and New Zealand for years and now it’s finally happening.  It is very exciting.  I’m really looking forward to the concerts as we’ve always had such a brilliant time whenever we’ve been before so we know we are in for a treat.  Can’t wait to see you and all rock out together."

The 'One On One' Tour launched in the United States in 2016 and saw McCartney play 41 shows across 12 countries to more than 1.2 million people, winning rave reviews from concertgoers and critics alike:

‘In spite of the size of the venues, McCartney and his music forge a personal connection with each and every one in the audience.’ – PopMatters

‘McCartney creates a joy that is boundless both onstage and off.’ – The Washington Times

‘He’s an artist who defined the past, but he’s also an artist unwilling to let go of the future. Rest assured, we’re all the better for it.’ – Consequence of Sound

Irrefutably one of the most successful singer-songwriters and performers of all time, McCartney has soundtracked the lives of generations of fans with the most beloved catalogue in popular music.

The 'One On One' Tour celebrates McCartney’s entire career - from his earliest work withThe Quarrymen through to his most recent collaboration with Kanye West and Rihanna – as well as global treasures from The Beatles, Wings and his solo catalogue – there is no shortage of surprises. 

The Paul McCartney live experience is everything any music lover could ever want from a rock show — and so much more: Nearly three hours’ worth of the greatest moments from the last 50 years of music, dozens of songs that have formed the soundtracks of our lives.

McCartney and his band have played an unparalleled range of venues and locations: outside the Colosseum in Rome, Moscow's Red Square, Buckingham Palace, The White House, a free show in Mexico for over 400,000 people, the last ever show at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park where The Beatles played their final concert in 1966, and even one performance broadcast live into Space!

Featuring McCartney’s band of the last 10+ years – Paul "Wix" Wickens (keyboards), Brian Ray (bass/guitar), Rusty Anderson (guitar) and Abe Laboriel Jr (drums) – the show is never anything short of life-changing.

The 'One On One' Tour features a brand new production, as always, utilising state of the art audio and video technology and to ensure an unforgettable experience from every seat in the house. Employing massive screens, lasers, fireworks and, of course, a staggering selection of the best songs ever written or performed, every Paul McCartney show promises a once in a lifetime evening that transcends and elevates the potential of live music. 

Make no mistake – McCartney’s 'One On One' Tour will be a once-in-a-lifetime event. Act quickly to secure your tickets!

 PAUL McCARTNEY  - 'ONE ON ONE' TOUR
#OneOnOne

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE via frontiertouring.com/paulmccartney
Thursday 29 June to Friday 30 June 

General public on sale from Tuesday 4 July, see timings below

Sat 2 Dec | nib Stadium, Perth, WA (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (11am Perth local time)
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100
 
Tue 5 Dec | AAMI Park, Melbourne, VIC (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (12noon AEST)
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
 
Sat 9 Dec | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, QLD (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (2pm AEST)
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
 
Mon 11 Dec | Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (5pm AEST)
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
 
Sat 16 Dec | Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland, NZ (All Ages)
On sale: Tue 4 Jul (1pm NZST)
ticketmaster.co.nz | Ph: 0800 111 999

Paul McCartney - The Canberra Times (Australia) March 21st 1993