Billy Bragg | The Metro Theatre | Sydney - Night 1



The Metro Theatre

624 George St, Sydney, Australia

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The Metro Theatre in Sydney is a premier live music and events space located near the city centre. It has been providing entertainment for over 40 years. Its convenient location, easy access and 1475 person capacity make it the perfect venue for variety of events ranging from music concerts, comedy shows, markets, conferences, and much more. The Metro is known for hosting popular international and local artists, including Muse, Beck, Arctic Monkeys, Florence and the Machine, Groovin’ the Moo, Whooshka & The Hoopla. The venue also features state-of-the-art lighting, sound and staging technology for an unforgettable experience. With a full bar available there truly is something for everyone at The Metro.

Event details

Handsome Tours is thrilled to announce that Billy Bragg will be returning for a very special tour entitled “One Step Forward, Two Steps Back.” In each city Bragg will perform three unique shows on consecutive nights.

BILLY BRAGG 'ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACK'
Tue 12 May, Wed 13 May, Thur 14 May
Metro Theatre, Sydney

TICKETS → http://bit.ly/BillyBraggSyd

NIGHT 1
Career Spanning Billy Bragg Set

NIGHT 2
Songs From First Three Albums
‘Life’s a Riot with Spy Vs Spy’ (1983)
‘Brewing Up with Billy Bragg (1984)’
‘Talking with the Taxman about Poetry’ (1986)

NIGHT 3
Songs From Second Three Albums
‘Workers Playtime’ (1988)
‘Don’t Try This at Home’ (1991)
‘William Bloke’ (1996)


The first night’s performance will feature Bragg’s current set, which ranges across his 35 year career. The second will see Bragg perform songs from his first three albums: his punk rock debut Life’s a Riot with Spy Vs Spy (1983), its similarly raw follow-up Brewing Up with Billy Bragg (1984) and Talking with the Taxman about Poetry (1986). The third performance will see Bragg perform songs from his second three albums: the positively jangled Workers Playtime (1988), the pop classic Don’t Try This at Home (1991) and the back-to-basics William Bloke (1996).