Patti Smith and Her Band | Melbourne #3



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Forum Melbourne

154 Flinders Street, Melbourne, Australia

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Forum Melbourne is a large multi-purpose entertainment venue located in the heart of the city. Perfectly situated at 154 Flinders Street and Russel Street, this venue is easy to get to, and boasts some of the best shows, events and concerts Melbourne has to offer. This renowned venue opened in 2004 and hosted its first concert in 2005. It features two auditoriums, with seating capacities of 2,400 and 2,500 respectively. Forum Melbourne also has two additional general admission standing areas, as well as several bars for drinks. It's the ideal spot for anyone wanting to catch the city's best concerts, stand-up comedy or theatre shows.

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Due to demand a third Melbourne show has been added!!

After an award-winning sell out Australian tour in 2017, the Godmother of Punk – Patti Smith is returning to play Melbourne and Sydney this April!

Just when we thought it was all over, Patti called and said ‘I’d like to do it all over again. I’m ready if you are!” How could we refuse? The living legend that is Patti Smith added ‘It was just such a great trip. I really thought that I wouldn’t be able to come back – so I’m delighted that I was wrong’.

Smith’s legacy as an artist is already guaranteed. Her debut LP ‘Horses’ has been cited as one of the greatest albums of all time from numerous sources including NME and Rolling Stone and marks the beginning of a long and significant musical career for Patti Smith, one that resonates even greater today and has inspired countless others along the way. 'Horses' was followed by another nine albums of original material, books of poetry and a best-selling memoir, an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, world tours and personal appearances.

Her award-winning books are ‘M Train’ (2015), ‘Just Kids’, and most recently ‘Year of the Monkey’ released on 24 Sept 2019. Aside from recording, performing, art and writing, Patti is strongly involved in social issues and continues to participate in various human rights organisations.

We are thrilled to welcome the seminal and legendary poet and punk rock artiste Patti Smith back to Australia with open arms!