James Blunt’s Tour Of Australia

Saying he’s going to play every state in Australia, James Blunt announces his return to the continent with a May-June trip that also includes a show in New Zealand. Featuring Busby Marou on the bill, look for Blunt to play Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and other cities downunder.

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"FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011," Kongresshaus, Zurich, Switzerland

The announcement of Blunt’s first string of shows in Australia since 2011 comes just after his new song, “Bonfire Heart,” hit No. 1 on the iTunes single chart. Hailing from his new album, Moon Landing, the tune’s video has already gathered more than 4 million views.

The Australian tour follows Blunt’s winter-spring journey through Europe. Here’s the itinerary:

May 28 – Auckland, New Zealand, Civic Theatre
May 30 – Sydney, Australia, State Theatre
June 1 – Newcastle, Australia, Civic Theatre Newcastle
June 2 – Brisbane, Australia, Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
June 4 – Darwin, Australia, Darwin Entertainment Centre
June 6 – Hindmarsh, Australia, Adelaide Entertainment Centre
June 7 – Canberra, Australia, Royal Theatre
June 8 – Melbourne, Australia, Plenary Hall
June 10 – Glenorchy, Australia, Derwent Entertainment Centre
June 13 – Perth, Australia, Riverside Theatre

A 24-hour Frontier members presale begins Oct. 23. An Australian general public presale begins Oct. 28 and tickets for New Zealand go up Oct. 29. Check out JamesBlunt.com for more information.