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ALICIA KEYS
RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA
WITH SPECIAL GUEST JORDIN SPARKS
SANDALFORD WINES, SWAN VALLEY - SATURDAY DECEMBER 20

Multi Grammy award-winning R&B superstar ALICIA KEYS will perform in the next series of 'a day on the green' concerts announced today.

Alicia will perform at 'an evening on the green' at Sandalford Wines, Perth on Saturday December 20 as part of her Australian tour. Special guest support artist will be chart-topper JORDIN SPARKS, with LOWRIDER opening the evening.

With 30 million album sales, 11 Grammy Awards, 4 US #1 albums, a name-check from Bob Dylan, and most recently being awarded the prestigious honour of recording the next James Bond theme with Jack White, Alicia Keys has set herself apart from her contemporaries. Selling almost 20 million singles, Alicia has created instant classics with the likes of 'Fallin', 'A Woman's Worth', 'Karma' and 'Superwoman', and has become one of the brightest stars of this decade.

The release of her fourth album As I Am received a rapturous response from fans, as they sent it sailing to a #1 debut on the US Billboard chart, achieving the highest first week sales of any female R&B artist in history. 'No One' received two Grammy Awards and peaked at #2 on the Australian charts. The media have been just as taken with what is, arguably, Alicia's finest work to date.

Spin announced that: "On her melodically powerful third studio album, she matures into the matriarch of her genre." Blender were awestruck, offering: "The music is dizzying, even mesmerizing." The New York Times pronounced that "As I Am radiates not just confidence but also experience. On the whole it's her strongest effort yet." And People Magazine declared that Alicia continued to "scale artistic heights on As I Am" ranking the album their #1 for the year.

Those witnessing the live shows have been similarly wowed. The Independent enthused that "Keys proves she's still in a league of her own," while the Manchester Evening News gushed "Despite lyrics bursting with attitude and huge critical acclaim the performing arts school valedictorian remarkably remains more dignified than diva. And it is that, teamed with her ability to both silence and excite her audience through her performance at the piano that secures Keys' place among modern R&B royalty."

Alicia received rave reviews and sold out every single show on her first Australian tour in 2004, so to say a return visit has been eagerly-awaited is an understatement!

The tour's special guest will be the esteemed JORDIN SPARKS, who will be playing her first live shows in Australia. Winner of American Idol in 2007, it took Jordin little time to establish herself as one of the stars of 2008.
Capturing a worldwide audience following the release of her debut album Jordin Sparks and single 'Tattoo', it wasn't until Jordin handed the reins to her fans, that things really took off. Allowing them the privilege of choosing her second single, they settled on 'No Air' which saw Jordin hit #1 around the world - including Australia.

Hip-hop funk enthusiasts LOWRIDER will open all shows. The band drew major attention upon securing the opening slot for Christina Aguilera's Australian 2007 tour. 2008 saw more milestones achieved as they toured nationally with the Big Day Out and released their sophomore record Diamond Amongst The Thieves (out now through Illusive).

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20 SANDALFORD WINES, SWAN VALLEY

General Admission: $105.00 (plus booking fee)
B Reserve Seat: $149.90 (plus booking fee)
A Reserve Seat: $199.90 (plus booking fee)
VIP Cocktail Function & Show: $399.00 (plus booking fee)

SHOWTIMES:
4.00PM: GATES
5.15PM: LOWRIDER
6.30PM: JORDIN SPARKS
8.00PM: ALICIA KEYS

GENERAL EVENT INFORMATION
'an evening on the green' is a fully licensed event. Minors (children under 18 years of age) may only attend the event if they are accompanied by their parent/step-parent or legal guardian.

Strictly no BYO alcohol and no glass. Food will be available on site or BYO picnic. Picnic rugs and low deck chairs are recommended.

Parking is available on site, a gold coin donation to the parking officers is appreciated.

TRANSPORT INFORMATION
For a totally relaxing day, leave the car at home! Return transfer service is available through Buswest, phone 9256 3223 or go to buswest.com.au for schedules and fares.

Shuttle buses will depart Midland Train Station every half hour between 3pm and 7pm. The buses will depart the venue at the conclusion of the event returning patrons to Midland station.

For full event information, please visit: www.adayonthegreen.com.au www.mellenevents.com

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