Paul McCartney 'set to rock Melbourne's AAMI Park this summer'

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Last chance to see a legend? Paul McCartney 'set to rock Melbourne's AAMI Park this summer' 15 years after he cancelled his last Australian tour
By Alex Michael For Daily Mail Australia
PUBLISHED: 12 June 2017

It's been 24 years since Paul McCartney last performed in Australia.
But the 74-year-old Beatles legend is reportedly just months away from returning Down Under.
On Monday, sources told the Herald Sun that Frontier Touring founder Michael Gudinski has the legend 'set to rock AAMI Park this summer.'


Australian tour? Paul McCartney is reportedly just months away from returning Down Under, according to the Herald Sun. Pictured: Paul performing in Indio, California in October 2016

The publication claimed the deal is imminent and would see Paul playing a string of dates in November and December.

Notably, the British rock star's published touring schedule shows he is available on the rumoured Australian dates.
Having just wrapped-up a series of shows in Tokyo, Paul is certainly prepared to travel long distances to perform.


Coming soon? Having just wrapped-up a series of shows in Tokyo, Paul is certainly prepared to travel long distances to perform. Pictured in Tokyo, Japan in April 2017



Michael Gudinski is a legend in the Australian touring industry, having previously hosted the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Foo Fighters.
Securing the Beatles star would be one of Michael's biggest achievements, as Paul has successfully eluded promoters since his last performance in 1993.
Paul was locked in to return in 2002, but abruptly cancelled his two shows at Melbourne's Docklands stadium.


Back in the day: The publication claimed the deal is imminent and would see Paul playing a string of dates in November and December. Pictured: Paul with The Beatles in November 1963

At the time, he cited the 2001 Bali bombings, claiming the country needed time to recover.
'This is not the appropriate time for a rock show,' he said in a statement. 
He expressed his deepest sympathies, but did not indicate a desire to reschedule.
But The Herald Sun cited unconfirmed 'long-held rumours' that Paul cancelled due to poor ticket sales.


Previous dates: Paul was locked in to return in 2002, but abruptly cancelled his two shows at Melbourne's Docklands stadium. Pictured with Wings in November 1972



Paul McCartney in Australia 1993