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The Countdown Spectacular 2
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COMING AGAIN LIVE RIGHT ACROSS AUSTRALIA
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2007


‘A non stop nostalgia fest’
Herald Sun, September 2nd, 2006


We know you've been waiting for this one and if it's possible it's even more exciting than last year! That's right, it's time to pull out the leg-warmers, polish up the platforms and pump out the hair gel. In 2007 the Countdown Spectacular will feature not only Australian favourites but we’re flying in a stack of international stars!

The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to today announce the much anticipated and hotly rumoured Countdown Spectacular 2 tour lineup.

The Countdown Spectacular 2 concert tour will feature:
Rick Springfield, Martha Davis of The Motels, Doug Fieger Of The Knack, Katrina Leskanich formerly of Katrina & The Waves, Plastic Bertrand, Les McKeown formerly of The Bay City Rollers, Richard Gower of Racey, David Paton of Pilot, Robin Scott alias 'M', Samantha Fox and Graham Bonnet.


Our international stars will be joined by a veritable host of Australian Countdown favorites:
Birtles Shorrock Goble (founding members of Little River Band), Richard Clapton, rockin' Doc Neeson's Angels, Kate Ceberano (I'm Talking), Supernaut (reforming especially), The Radiators, Sharon O’Neill, John Schumann of Redgum, Dave Mason of The Reels, Ignatius Jones of Jimmy & The Boys and Paul Gray of Wa Wa Nee.


Of course Molly will be back on board this year and we are delighted to announce that John Paul Young will return to the Countdown Spectacular to perform and co-host with Molly. And of course Countdown would not be Countdown without the voice of Gavin Wood. Plus expect the return of The Countdown Dancers who – rumour has it – are already working on some even more exciting routines.

Last year's Countdown Spectacular received rave reviews from fans and critics alike.

'The crowd rejoiced at being transported back to a time when pop music was fun, ridiculous and occasionally brilliant' – The Age, September 8, 2006

'A packed EntCent of a very happy 40+ demographic let their hair down and relived some of the music and some of the key personalities who made this must-see concert of a must-see TV show from 1974–1987' – Sunday Mail, September 17, 2006


As Molly might say 'Do yourself - and your friends - a favour'….tickets are on sale on Monday May 14th.

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 14 MAY AT 9AM

WANT TO TAKE A LOOK AT COUNTDOWN IN 2006? YOU CAN CHECK OUT SOME PHOTOS HERE!
Tour Dates
Saturday 18 August Newcastle
Newcastle Entertainment Centre
with Rick Springfield, Martha Davis of The Motels, Doug Fieger of The Knack, Katrina formerly of Katrina and The Waves, Richard Gower of Racey, Samantha Fox
SHOW TYPE: All Ages
Tuesday 21 August Brisbane
Brisbane Entertainment Centre
with Rick Springfield, Martha Davis of The Motels, Doug Fieger of The Knack, Katrina formerly of Katrina and The Waves, Richard Gower of Racey, Samantha Fox
SHOW TYPE: All Ages
Friday 24 August Sydney
Acer Arena
with Rick Springfield, Martha Davis of The Motels, Doug Fieger of The Knack, Katrina formerly of Katrina and The Waves, Richard Gower of Racey, Samantha Fox
SHOW TYPE: All Ages
Tuesday 28 August Hobart
Derwent Entertainment Centre
with Rick Springfield, Martha Davis of The Motels, Doug Fieger of The Knack, Katrina formerly of Katrina and The Waves, Richard Gower of Racey, Samantha Fox
SHOW TYPE: All Ages
Thursday 30 August Melbourne
Rod Laver Arena
with Rick Springfield, Martha Davis of The Motels, Doug Fieger of The Knack, Katrina formerly of Katrina and The Waves, Richard Gower of Racey, Samantha Fox
SHOW TYPE: All Ages
Sunday 2 September Adelaide
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
with Rick Springfield, Martha Davis of The Motels, Doug Fieger of The Knack, Katrina formerly of Katrina and The Waves, Richard Gower of Racey, Samantha Fox
SHOW TYPE: All Ages
Wednesday 5 September Perth
Burswood Dome
with Rick Springfield, Martha Davis of The Motels, Doug Fieger of The Knack, Katrina formerly of Katrina and The Waves, Richard Gower of Racey, Samantha Fox
SHOW TYPE: All Ages
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Support Acts
Rick Springfield
Rick Springfield
Rick Springfield is one of only nine Australian acts to have had a number one single in the US – he went all the way with Jessie’s Girl in 1981. He also hit number two in 1982 with Don’t Talk To Strangers.
Martha Davis of The Motels
Martha Davis of The Motels
Molly fell in love with Martha Davis and The Motels when he met them in Germany in 1979. He was there to interview Bette Midler, but came home raving about The Motels. As a result, the band’s Total Control hit the Australian Top 5 in 1980.
Doug Fieger of The Knack
Doug Fieger of The Knack
In 1979, we got The Knack. Get The Knack topped the Australian album charts and My Sharona was one of the year’s biggest hits. Doug wrote the song about a girl he had a crush on, Sharona Alperin, who is now a real estate agent in Los Angeles.
Katrina formerly of Katrina and The Waves
Katrina formerly of Katrina and The Waves
Katrina And The Waves’ Walking On Sunshine is one of the great songs of the ’80s. It was a Top 5 hit in Australia in 1985, and it reached the Top 10 in the US and UK. It also led to a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist.
Richard Gower of Racey
Richard Gower of Racey
Countdown producer Grant Rule couldn’t get Racey’s Lay Your Love On Me out of his head, so he had a bet with Molly that it would go to number one. Grant was right. Racey’s 1979 album, Smash And Grab, was a monster, going to number one in Australia, which became the band’s biggest market.
Samantha Fox
Samantha Fox
Samantha Fox had two childhood dreams – to become a policewoman or a singer. After a successful modelling career, she found fame as a singer, topping the charts with her debut single, Touch Me (I Want Your Body).
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