Melbourne and Sydney Zoos 2017 summer concert series lineup
Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ and Melbourne Zoo Twilights are thrilled to today announce their summer 2017 music program. A calendar staple and the ultimate destination for music lovers each year, both concert series will run from Friday 27th January to Saturday 11th March, set amongst the unique environments of Melbourne Zoo and Taronga Zoo, in two of the country’s premier open-air events.
This summer will see Melbourne Zoo Twilights and Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ open their series with both fearless Australian frontman Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos and Kev Carmody, and the original lineup of Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Sports in a rare performance. triple j Hottest 100 winners The Rubens will make their Zoo debut, as will Brisbane indie powerhouses Ball Park Music and The Jungle Giants in a double headline performance. Quintessential Australian bands Killing Heidi and george will perform in a series of memorable reunion shows, and The Living End will be accompanied by a string quartet for a special ‘Twangin’ at Twilight’ stripped back show. Pennsylvania’s Kurt Vile will be bringing his unique brand of hazy-rock to the Zoos for the first time, and family favourites Björn Again will return after their sold out shows last year. The closing week of the series showcases some of Canada’s most talented musicians, with performances from international indie-pop duo Tegan and Sara and singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright.
Performing at Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ only, Jet will be making their grand return to the live stage, and beloved country songstress Kasey Chambers will appear in February supported by Thelma Plum. Obama-endorsed jazz lord James Morrison Big Band returns to Twilight after a sell-out show in 2016 and legendary Scottish alt-rockers Teenage Fanclub are playing the closing weekend of the 2017 season, in their first Sydney show since 2005.
Taking to the stage at Melbourne Zoo Twilights are dream-pop quartet Warpaint who return to Australian shores to perform for the first time since 2014. Also joining the Melbourne Zoo Twilights lineup is revered Something for Kate frontman Paul Dempsey following the release of his third solo album, celebrated Australian rockers Hoodoo Gurus and legendary British ska band The Specials in what is sure to be an unmissable show to close out the 2017 season.
Twilight At Taronga Presented By Anz 2017 Lineup
Tickets on sale 9am Tuesday 25 October from Twilight At Taronga
Starring, in chronological order:
Fri 27th Jan - Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos and Kev Carmody
Sat 28th Jan - Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Sports
Fri 3th Feb - The Rubens supported by Bec Sandridge
Sat 4th Feb - Killing Heidi supported by Abbe May
Fri 10th Feb - Kasey Chambers supported by Thelma Plum
Sat 11th Feb - Ball Park Music and The Jungle Giants
Thu 16th Feb - Jet With Special Guests
Fri 17th Feb - george supported by Felix Riebl (The Cat Empire) and Jack Carty
Sat 18th Feb - James Morrison Big Band
Fri 24th Feb - Björn Again
Sat 25th Feb - Björn Again
Fri 3th March - Kurt Vile (US) supported by Mick Turner
Sat 4th March - The Living End ‘Twangin’ At Twilight’ featuring special guests, supported by Gabriella Cohen
Thu 9th March - Tegan and Sara (Can) with special guests
Fri 10th March - Teenage Fanclub (UK) supported by The Goon Sax
Sat 11th March - Martha Wainwright (Can) supported by Oh Pep!
Melbourne Zoo Twilights 2017 Lineup
Tickets on sale 9am Tuesday 25 October from Melbourne Zoo Twilights
Starring, in chronological order:
Fri 27th Jan - Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Sports
Sat 28th Jan - Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos and Kev Carmody
Fri 3th Feb - Hoodoo Gurus with special guests
Sat 4th Feb - The Rubens supported by Bec Sandridge
Fri 10th Feb - Ball Park Music and The Jungle Giants
Sat 11th Feb - Björn Again
Fri 17th Feb - Paul Dempsey supported by Melody Pool
Sat 18th Feb - george supported by Felix Riebl (The Cat Empire)
Fri 24th Feb - Warpaint (US) supported by Big Thief (US)
Sat 25th Feb - Killing Heidi supported by Abbe May
Fri 3th March - The Living End ‘Twangin’ At Twilight’ featuring special guests, supported by Gabriella Cohen
Sat 4th March - Kurt Vile (US) supported by Mick Turner
Wed 8th March - Tegan and Sara (Can) with special guests
Fri 10th March - Martha Wainwright (Can) supported by Margaret Glaspy (US)
Sat 11th March - The Specials (UK) with special guests
This summer will see Melbourne Zoo Twilights and Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ open their series with both fearless Australian frontman Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos and Kev Carmody, and the original lineup of Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Sports in a rare performance. triple j Hottest 100 winners The Rubens will make their Zoo debut, as will Brisbane indie powerhouses Ball Park Music and The Jungle Giants in a double headline performance. Quintessential Australian bands Killing Heidi and george will perform in a series of memorable reunion shows, and The Living End will be accompanied by a string quartet for a special ‘Twangin’ at Twilight’ stripped back show. Pennsylvania’s Kurt Vile will be bringing his unique brand of hazy-rock to the Zoos for the first time, and family favourites Björn Again will return after their sold out shows last year. The closing week of the series showcases some of Canada’s most talented musicians, with performances from international indie-pop duo Tegan and Sara and singer-songwriter Martha Wainwright.
Performing at Twilight at Taronga presented by ANZ only, Jet will be making their grand return to the live stage, and beloved country songstress Kasey Chambers will appear in February supported by Thelma Plum. Obama-endorsed jazz lord James Morrison Big Band returns to Twilight after a sell-out show in 2016 and legendary Scottish alt-rockers Teenage Fanclub are playing the closing weekend of the 2017 season, in their first Sydney show since 2005.
Taking to the stage at Melbourne Zoo Twilights are dream-pop quartet Warpaint who return to Australian shores to perform for the first time since 2014. Also joining the Melbourne Zoo Twilights lineup is revered Something for Kate frontman Paul Dempsey following the release of his third solo album, celebrated Australian rockers Hoodoo Gurus and legendary British ska band The Specials in what is sure to be an unmissable show to close out the 2017 season.
Twilight At Taronga Presented By Anz 2017 Lineup
Tickets on sale 9am Tuesday 25 October from Twilight At Taronga
Starring, in chronological order:
Fri 27th Jan - Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos and Kev Carmody
Sat 28th Jan - Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Sports
Fri 3th Feb - The Rubens supported by Bec Sandridge
Sat 4th Feb - Killing Heidi supported by Abbe May
Fri 10th Feb - Kasey Chambers supported by Thelma Plum
Sat 11th Feb - Ball Park Music and The Jungle Giants
Thu 16th Feb - Jet With Special Guests
Fri 17th Feb - george supported by Felix Riebl (The Cat Empire) and Jack Carty
Sat 18th Feb - James Morrison Big Band
Fri 24th Feb - Björn Again
Sat 25th Feb - Björn Again
Fri 3th March - Kurt Vile (US) supported by Mick Turner
Sat 4th March - The Living End ‘Twangin’ At Twilight’ featuring special guests, supported by Gabriella Cohen
Thu 9th March - Tegan and Sara (Can) with special guests
Fri 10th March - Teenage Fanclub (UK) supported by The Goon Sax
Sat 11th March - Martha Wainwright (Can) supported by Oh Pep!
Melbourne Zoo Twilights 2017 Lineup
Tickets on sale 9am Tuesday 25 October from Melbourne Zoo Twilights
Starring, in chronological order:
Fri 27th Jan - Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons and The Sports
Sat 28th Jan - Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos and Kev Carmody
Fri 3th Feb - Hoodoo Gurus with special guests
Sat 4th Feb - The Rubens supported by Bec Sandridge
Fri 10th Feb - Ball Park Music and The Jungle Giants
Sat 11th Feb - Björn Again
Fri 17th Feb - Paul Dempsey supported by Melody Pool
Sat 18th Feb - george supported by Felix Riebl (The Cat Empire)
Fri 24th Feb - Warpaint (US) supported by Big Thief (US)
Sat 25th Feb - Killing Heidi supported by Abbe May
Fri 3th March - The Living End ‘Twangin’ At Twilight’ featuring special guests, supported by Gabriella Cohen
Sat 4th March - Kurt Vile (US) supported by Mick Turner
Wed 8th March - Tegan and Sara (Can) with special guests
Fri 10th March - Martha Wainwright (Can) supported by Margaret Glaspy (US)
Sat 11th March - The Specials (UK) with special guests
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