Apia Good Times Announces Superb 2018 Lineup

The folks behind the Apia Good Times tour have assembled another cracker lineup for its 6th year, with Brian Cadd, Marcia Hines, Russell Morris, Leo Sayer, and John Paul Young joining forces for this year’s nostalgia-fest.

While the shows will be wonderful, Sydneysiders get the chance to get up close and personal with the artists on the bill next month. They’ll be signing autographs at the Suncorp Discovery Store in Pitt Street from midday on February 6.

The Apia Good Times tour will take in capital cities and key regional centres around the country. Apia and Frontier Touring members can get presale tickets from January 31 ahead of the February 5 general sale.

16 May 2018 – Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin
18 May 2018 – Perth Concert Hall, Perth
19 May 2018 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
25 May 2018 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
26 May 2018 – Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo
27 May 2018 – Costa Hall, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong
31 May 2018 – Empire Theatre, Toowoomba
1 June 2018 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
2 & 3 June 2018 – Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads
7 June 2018 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
8 June 2018 – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul
9 June 2018 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
10 June 2018 – Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
15 June 2018 – Princess Theatre, Launceston
16 June 2018 – Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, Hobart

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Musicial Icons Inducted Into ARIA Hall of Fame

The ARIA Hall of Fame just got a little more crowded, with six acts awarded the honour last night in Melbourne. Australian musical masters joined some of the hottest new talent to celebrate the new inductees.

Sneaky Sound System‘s Connie Mitchell duetted with disco diva and Australian Idol judge Marcia Hines, before Harry M Miller inducted her into the Hall of Fame. The legendary stage producer watched over a young Marcia when she starred in Hair.

Western Australian roots outfit The Waifs performed “I Remember You” in tribute to inductee Frank Ifield.

Jimmy Barnes then took the stage to introduce fellow musical icon and new Hall of Famer, Brian Cadd. Barnesy compared Brian’s songwriting skills to American masters Ray Charles and Hank Williams. As if to prove a point, Brian performed two of his biggest hits: “Ginger Man” with The Audreys, and “Little Ray of Sunshine” with Thirsty Merc’s Rai Thistlethwayte.

Other inductees included punk pioneers Radio Birdman, the Hoodoo Gurus, and Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons. Music manager John Woodruff, best remembered for his work with Savage Garden, was given a lifetime achievement award.

Stay tuned for a final Hall of Fame inductee to be revealed ahead of October’s ARIA Awards ceremony.