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* '''Website:''' | * '''Website:''' | ||
:A dedicated website, [http://www.princetour.com.au/ www.princetour.com.au] was set up to promote the event, with social media "like" links, promotional video footage, and links to [http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=PRINCE12 Ticketek], the company in charge of the tickets sales. | :A dedicated website, [http://www.princetour.com.au/ www.princetour.com.au] was set up to promote the event, with social media "like" links, promotional video footage, and links to [http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=PRINCE12 Ticketek], the company in charge of the tickets sales. | ||
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:To comply with social media trends, a Twitter account ([https://twitter.com/#!/PrinceW2Aus @PrinceW2Aus]) was created and animated by the promoter, using the hashtags #prince #princew2 #princew2aus & #purplerain. A Facebook account, [http://www.facebook.com/princew2aus www.facebook.com/princew2aus] was also created. | :To comply with social media trends, a Twitter account ([https://twitter.com/#!/PrinceW2Aus @PrinceW2Aus]) was created and animated by the promoter, using the hashtags #prince #princew2 #princew2aus & #purplerain. A Facebook account, [http://www.facebook.com/princew2aus www.facebook.com/princew2aus] was also created. | ||
− | :To further promote the tour, a commercial banner was published via Facebook Ads on April 24th 2012 (start date needs confirmation) with the following text: ''"Prince W2 Australia Tour. Do You Love Prince? Purple Rain? Cream? Little Red Corvette?"'', with a thumb poster saying: ''"Prince Welcome 2 Australia Now On Sale"''. Another sponsored link was set to appear on Facebook timeline(s), saying: ''"Prince W2 Australia Tour. Prince Is Touring Australia In May 2012. Tickets On Sale Through Ticketek. | + | :To further promote the tour, a commercial banner was published via Facebook Ads on April 24th 2012 (start date needs confirmation) with the following text: ''"Prince W2 Australia Tour. Do You Love Prince? Purple Rain? Cream? Little Red Corvette?"'', with a thumb poster saying: ''"Prince Welcome 2 Australia Now On Sale"''. Another sponsored link was set to appear on Facebook timeline(s), saying: ''"Prince W2 Australia Tour. Prince Is Touring Australia In May 2012. Tickets On Sale Through Ticketek. Don’t Miss It!"'', with the same 'thumb' poster as described above. Both ads linked to the [http://www.facebook.com/princew2aus Facebook] account. On May 2nd 2012, similar banner ads were published in the sponsored links section in order to promote the Sydney shows, this time linking to [http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=PRINCE12#.T4zu9en9PDM Ticketek]. The next day the newsfeed and timeline banners were rephrased to promote the additional Sydney show of 22 May 2012. |
* '''Music''': | * '''Music''': | ||
− | :On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 16|16 April | + | :On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 16|16 April 2012]], a 8:37 rehearsal version of [[The Dance Electric]] by [[Prince and the New Power Generation]] was streamed on [http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2012/04/15/prince-npg-in-rehearsal-4-australia-jam-the-dancelectric-listen-now/ drfunkenberry.com] to promote the forthcoming tour. |
− | :On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 23|23 April | + | :On [[Prince_Vault:Selected_anniversaries/April 23|23 April 2012]], a 9:54 rehearsal version of [[Mutiny]] containing an interpolation of [[Ice Cream Castles]] by [[Prince and the New Power Generation]] was streamed on [http://www.drfunkenberry.com/2012/04/22/mutiny-ice-cream-castlesnew-prince-rehearsal-jam-listen-now/ drfunkenberry.com] to promote the forthcoming tour. The song was reportedly sent to The O7ven (read "The Original Seven", a.k.a. [[The Time]]) member [[Terry Lewis]] and fDeluxe (a.k.a. [[The Family]]) member [[Paul Peterson]] as an answer to their respective offer to support [[Prince]] for the tour. Later on the same day [[Paul Peterson]] also streamed the file via [http://soundcloud.com/fdeluxe/prince-days-of-wild-loose Soundcloud], on behalf of fDeLuxe. |
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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* The tour won "Best International Contemporary Concert" at [http://m.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/kylie-minogue-the-star-of-the-helpmann-awards/story-e6frf96f-1226480688480 Helpmann Awards], on 24 September 2012. | * The tour won "Best International Contemporary Concert" at [http://m.heraldsun.com.au/entertainment/kylie-minogue-the-star-of-the-helpmann-awards/story-e6frf96f-1226480688480 Helpmann Awards], on 24 September 2012. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:33, 2 September 2020
Tour Map
11 May 2012 - 30 May 2012 | |||
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Tour Dates
Date | City | Country | Venue | Comment |
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11 May 2012 | Sydney | Australia | Allphones Arena | ||
12 May 2012 | Sydney | Australia | Allphones Arena | ||
14 May 2012 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | ||
15 May 2012 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena | ||
18 May 2012 | Boondall | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | ||
22 May 2012 | Sydney | Australia | Allphones Arena | ||
26 May 2012 | Boondall | Australia | Brisbane Entertainment Centre | ||
30 May 2012 | Melbourne | Australia | Rod Laver Arena |
Band Lineup
Prince | Vox, Guitar, Bass, (Sampler) Keyboard/Piano | |
John Blackwell | Drums | |
Ida Nielsen | Bass (& Guitar), Vox | |
Morris Hayes | Keyboards | |
Cassandra O’Neal | Keyboards | |
Shelby J. | Backing vox, Drum pad | |
Elisa Dease | Backing vox, Shaker | |
Liv Warfield | Backing vox, Cowbell | |
Maya McClean | Dance | The McClean sisters are collectively known as "The Twinz" |
Nandy McClean | Dance | |
Damaris Lewis | Dancer |
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Andy McKee | Acoustic guitar |
Other Tour Personnel
Demfis Fyssicopulos | Tour Director, Lights, Production |
Katrina Appie | Visage |
Kim Berry | Visage |
Arturo Padilla | Visage |
Julia Ramadan | Manager |
Crystal Zehetner | Manager (Chef) |
Promoter(s)
vanegmond.com.au | Van Egmond Group |
www.chuggentertainment.com | Chugg Entertainment |
Sponsor(s)
www.vmusic.com.au | V Music |
www.maxtv.com.au | Max TV |
Promotion
- Website:
- A dedicated website, www.princetour.com.au was set up to promote the event, with social media "like" links, promotional video footage, and links to Ticketek, the company in charge of the tickets sales.
- Social media(s):
- To comply with social media trends, a Twitter account (@PrinceW2Aus) was created and animated by the promoter, using the hashtags #prince #princew2 #princew2aus & #purplerain. A Facebook account, www.facebook.com/princew2aus was also created.
- To further promote the tour, a commercial banner was published via Facebook Ads on April 24th 2012 (start date needs confirmation) with the following text: "Prince W2 Australia Tour. Do You Love Prince? Purple Rain? Cream? Little Red Corvette?", with a thumb poster saying: "Prince Welcome 2 Australia Now On Sale". Another sponsored link was set to appear on Facebook timeline(s), saying: "Prince W2 Australia Tour. Prince Is Touring Australia In May 2012. Tickets On Sale Through Ticketek. Don’t Miss It!", with the same 'thumb' poster as described above. Both ads linked to the Facebook account. On May 2nd 2012, similar banner ads were published in the sponsored links section in order to promote the Sydney shows, this time linking to Ticketek. The next day the newsfeed and timeline banners were rephrased to promote the additional Sydney show of 22 May 2012.
- Music:
- On 16 April 2012, a 8:37 rehearsal version of The Dance Electric by Prince and the New Power Generation was streamed on drfunkenberry.com to promote the forthcoming tour.
- On 23 April 2012, a 9:54 rehearsal version of Mutiny containing an interpolation of Ice Cream Castles by Prince and the New Power Generation was streamed on drfunkenberry.com to promote the forthcoming tour. The song was reportedly sent to The O7ven (read "The Original Seven", a.k.a. The Time) member Terry Lewis and fDeluxe (a.k.a. The Family) member Paul Peterson as an answer to their respective offer to support Prince for the tour. Later on the same day Paul Peterson also streamed the file via Soundcloud, on behalf of fDeLuxe.
Awards
- The tour won "Best International Contemporary Concert" at Helpmann Awards, on 24 September 2012.