International pop sensation, Jessie J is about to send her devoted Australian fans into a Cha-Ching Cha-Ching and Ba-Bling Ba-Bling frenzy as she announces her first headline tour of Australia in March 2012!
Jessie J’s latest single, ‘Domino’, produced by Dr Luke, has taken the Australian airwaves by storm and was the #1 Most Added Track At Radio a week before its official service date!
The singer who released her debut album ‘Who You Are’ in March 2011, featuring the hits, ‘Price Tag’, ‘Nobody’s Perfect’, ‘Do It Like A Dude’ and ‘Who You Are’, returns to Australia after her much lauded May promo tour where she blew her fans and critics away showcasing her exceptional vocal abilities alongside her unquestionable song writing flair. Her impressive talent prompted Jonathon Moran from the Sunday Telegraph to gush, “There are quite a few perks to this job, but seeing British singer Jessie J up close and personal in such an intimate venue is certainly one of the highlights of the year so far.” 08.05.2011.
After bursting onto the scene in November 2010, the 22-year-old Jessie J has had a wildly successful 2011 with her smash single, ‘Price Tag’ reaching the top of the Australian Airplay Charts and #2 on the ARIA Singles Chart and selling in excess of four times Platinum copies. The single debuted at #1 in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand and it was even covered by Future Entertainment favourites', The Wombats on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge in May!
Before heading to Australia, the Essex-born beauty will be embarking on her most ambitious UK tour to date throughout October and November and she is also confirmed to grace the stages of the biggest music festivals including slots at Glastonbury, T In The Park and V Festival. Jessie J recently had the honour of being confirmed as the house DJ at the MTV VMA’s held in LA last month, performing her hits ‘Price Tag’ and ‘Domino’ as well as spinning tunes for the likes of Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars and Adele.
The road to Jessie J’s incredible success hasn’t always been smooth sailing, she suffered health problems throughout her early career and a minor stroke temporarily halted her career at the age of 18. Undeterred, the singer has returned with renewed focus. With her powerhouse of a voice and her incredibly catchy songs, Jessie J looks set to take on the likes of Beyonce and P!nk, having already written tracks for Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys, Jessie J has toured with Chris Brown across Europe and has also supported Cyndi Lauper and Macy Gray. Justin Timberlake declared: “Who is the best singer in the world right now? Jessie J” and Kylie Minogue and Paloma Faith have also sung the praises of the talented singer songwriter.
The Guardian (UK) nicely sums up the Jessie J phenomenon by stating “People in this country love big strong voices that hit high notes and blast you with hurricane force, and Jessie J’s is one of those. And she can do it live…it works unadorned, it doesn’t need machines to make it sound ‘good’…But she’s more than just A Voice. She writes, too – not just doodles in her bedroom; we mean songs. Hit songs.” 04.11.2010
With over 2 million Facebook fans, over 200 million video views online and almost 1 million Twitter followers, Jessie J is definitely an artist set to continue to rise to the top and Australian fans of all ages won’t want to miss this opportunity to witness this superb pop star on her first Australian headline tour!
Professor Green
Professor Green's two albums to date reached number two and three respectively in the UK charts, and his most recent single Read All About It (feat. Emeli Sandé) was a smash hit in the UK, hitting number one. Breaking out of London's underground Hip Hop scene back in 2006 at the tender age of 23, Professor Green (aka Stephen Paul Manderson) is a prodigious rapper whose got more than just the skills to pay the bills. In just five short years he's won the inaugural JumpOff Myspace battle rap tournament, toured with megastars like Lily Allen and The Game, and dropped a debut LP (Alive Till I'm Dead, 2010) on mega-label Virgin Records that captivated Hip Hop fans around the globe. With singles like I Need You Tonight (based on INXS' classic) and Just Be Good To Green still doing the business in charts worldwide, follow up album. 'At your inconvenience' is set to be another success for UK's most inventive rapper.
Ruby Rose
Ruby Rose Langenheim landed her first gig in the public eye in 2007 as a VJ for MTV; a role which not only graced her with an ASTRA award for ‘favourite female’ but also the backing of an entire generation of young adults desperate for a role model that didn’t fit the mold, and definitely didn’t want to. She then appeared as a panelist on the Network Ten’s 7pm Project, Guest Judge and Co-host of the Australias Next Top Model Finale, before being given her own shows Ultimate School Musical and MTV STYLE. The fashion icon also turned fashion designer with a clothing line Milk&Honey and a soon to be released collaboration collection with street footwear brand Gallaz. As a DJ, Ruby rose plays at the hottest clubs, parties and festivals around the world. She’s taken her signature mixes to renowned LA club XIV, put it on wax with a compilation album with Grant Smillie that debuted at number ten on the ARIA charts. She also hosts number one-rating radio show Party People and is currently working on her first solo album.
Jessie J All Ages Headline Tour Dates – March 2012:
w/ Professor Green & Ruby Rose
Thursday 01.03 – Brisbane, The Riverstage
Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100)
Monday 05.03 – Perth, Challenge Stadium
Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100)
Wednesday 07.03 – Melbourne, Festival Hall
Tickets on sale through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100)
Thursday 08.03 – Sydney, The Hordern Pavilion
Tickets on sale through Ticketek (www.ticketek.com.au or 13 28 49)
Wednesday 14.03 – Adelaide, Entertainment Centre
Tickets on sale through Ticketek (www.ticketek.com.au or 13 28 49)
Ticket price: $79.90 (incl. GST/Booking fee & Service charges). Plus credit card fees.
