Sydney Winter 2015 - Hot Deals at Metro Hotels

There is so much to do in Sydney this winter and Metro Hotels puts you close to all the action with hot deals for all occasions.

Visit www.MetroHotels.com.au and click on the Hot Deals button

Sydney is bursting with world class entertainment, cultural events, festivals and international sport



Choose from the Vivid Sydney Package, The Winter Warmer Deals or why not take the family to see Les Miserables and Stay opposite at Metro Hotel Sydney Central



Enjoy Sydney this winter and save, visit MetroHotels.com.au or call 1300 789 109

Vivid Sydney 2015 Apartment and Hotel Accommodation Specials

Vivid Sydney is a unique display of outdoor lighting sculptures and installations, contemporary music and the spectacular illumination of Sydney’s iconic architecture including the Sydney Opera House - running from 22nd May to 8th June.

Vivid Hot Deal

@ Metro Hotel on Pitt

Starting from just $209 per night, this package includes accommodation for up to 2 adults and 1 child, complimentary WiFi, a Café kids pack and full buffet breakfast. Nearby parking is available at World Square Secure Parking.

Public transport is also conveniently close with Town Hall train station just a block away, and a plethora of buses running up and down the city via George Street.

Book here: http://www.metro-hotel-on-pitt.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/vivid-hot-deal-accommodation

Vivid Family Package

@ Metro Hotel Sydney Central

Starting from just $215 per night, this package includes accommodation for up to 2 adults and 2 children, complimentary WiFi, Café kids packs for the kids and full buffet breakfast.

The hotel is also within walking distance of such locations as Capitol Theatre, Chinatown, Paddy’s Markets, Darling Harbour, Sydney Aquarium, Australian Maritime Museum, Chinese Garden of Friendship and Cockle Bay Wharf.

Book here: http://www.metro-hotel-central-sydney.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/vivid-family-package-hot-deal-accommodation

Vivid Brilliance!

@ Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour

To get you into the spirit of Vivid Sydney, Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour are offering this Vivid Brilliance Hot Deal. Starting from just $199 per night, this package includes a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival and complimentary glow bracelets.

Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour is your ideal base to explore Sydney, especially during the Vivid Sydney festival! Just minutes away from all that Sydney has to offer with a convenient location in the CBD and the Darling Harbour precinct.

Nearby parking is available at Wilson Parking, 170 Sussex Street (enter via 383 Kent Street) who offer discounted rates for our guests. Public transport is also conveniently close with a plethora of buses running up and down the city via George Street or Wynyard station a few minutes walk away.

Book here: http://www.sydney-metro-apartments-darling-harbour.bookings.metrohotels.com.au/vivid-brilliance-hot-deal-accommodation

Thor, Spider Man, Iron Man and Wolverine at Madame Tussauds Sydney

Thor as portrayed by Aussie Superstar Chris Hemsworth and Spider-Man will join Iron Man and Wolverine in the all-new Marvel Super Hero Zone

Prior to the April launch of Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, the Mighty Avenger Thor, and the iconic web-slinger Spider-Man, join Iron Man and Wolverine at Madame Tussauds Sydney.

Thor’s imposing wax figure was created following a two-day sitting with Australian actor Chris Hemsworth. Madame Tussauds worked closely with Marvel Studios to ensure every element, including Thor’s hair and costume, is true to his iconic character from the 2011 film, Marvel’s Thor. The thundering figure of Asgard’s greatest warrior will be in Sydney for a limited time only.

Spider-Man will also join the Marvel Super Hero Zone as a permanent addition to the Sydney attraction. Marvel fans young and old will be able to interact and hang out with the ultimate wall-crawler.

“We are thrilled to bring Thor and Spider-Man to life, so that the fans from Australia can get up close and personal with their favourite Marvel Super Heroes. With Iron Man and Wolverine already such popular figures in our attraction, the all-new Marvel Super Hero Zone will display some of the most beloved characters in the world. Marvel fans can even join the Super Hero ranks themselves by donning Thor’s armour or seeing what they look like with Wolverine’s claws,” said Steve Hinks, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Sydney.

Also opening these April holidays is an all-new 3D Virtual Reality experience - a cutting edge virtual reality head-mounted display where users are transported to another world through sound and special effects. Through this new technology, visitors to Madame Tussauds Sydney will travel 500 years into the future to a post-apocalyptic Sydney and become "Karbon Man"! As the world's last hope, soar through the sky and use your superpowers to protect what remains of civilisation from an alien invasion.

“We invite all Marvel fans to come along and not only see these icons of Marvel but also embrace their own inner super powers with the use of the new 3D virtual Reality experience that will enable users to feel what it’s like to be a Super Hero,” added Hinks.

The Thor and Spider-Man figures will join other iconic Heroes in the all-new Marvel Super Hero Zone, including:

·     Wolverine: Australian Hollywood star Hugh Jackman portrayed as the mutant Wolverine in Fox Film’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine, including his remarkable foot-long adamantium claws. Visitors can pose alongside Wolverine’s figure with their very own set of Wolverine claws

·    Iron Man: the Armoured Avenger and star of multiple Marvel movies, including the newest –Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron, out in late April. The figure is wearing his mark IV armour from Marvel’s Iron Man 2. His suit lights up with glowing eyes, palms and arc reactor (chest). Guests can wear a similar suit of armour to pose with Iron Man’s figure

All Super Hero fans are encouraged to fly into the Marvel Super Hero Zone at Madame Tussauds Sydney. Here, you will step into the world of these infamous characters and even become your own Super Hero.  

Where: Madame Tussauds Sydney, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour (next door to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo)

Opening hours: 9.30am daily

Tickets: https://www.madametussauds.com/Sydney/

Combination tickets are available with SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary via Wild Life Sydney website: 

http://www.wildlifesydney.com.au/tickets/?gclid=Cj0KEQjwgoKqBRDt_IfLr8y1iMUBEiQA8Ua7XYmwgHddrR4luAU65NKYHQ1on6gP-rCNOvw40hyilrIaAtO58P8HAQ#attraction-passes

Vivid Sydney Festival Photowalk Competition at Metro Hotel on Pitt

Vivid Sydney –Photowalk with @instagram suggested users @razzy_b and @photogra_fi

Metro Hotel on Pitt has snared a coup by securing two of @instagrams Sydney based leading lights Raewyn (@razzy_b) and Fiona (@photogra_fi) to lead a photowalk in Sydney’s premier light event Vivid Sydney.

Vivid runs from 22nd May until 8th June 2015 when Metro Hotel on Pitt will be offering budding photographers and fun seekers a juicy 10% discount to stay right in the heart of the action. With Town Hall station just on the doorstep and Opal Cards available through the hotel, our visitors will be in the best location to live life locally and enjoy all Sydney has to offer. To take advantage of this generous offer, search your dates and enter the promotional code VIVIDMETRO

When @razzy_b and @photogra_fi turn up on May 30 to host a photowalk around the highlights of Vivid, it is expected many of Sydney’s social media elite will be joining us in our quest to find the best angles and shots for the night.

Details: Date 30th May 2015, starts 6:00pm at 300 Pitt Street with Vivid Cocktails followed by a photo walk through Darling Harbour and then on to Circular Quay to capture the very best of the Vivid Light Festival.

Starting at 6:00pm, at the hotels Metro Brasserie, Metro Hotels with the help of its business partners will have a Vivid Cocktail available during Vivid ordinarily through Palace Hotel www.palacehotelsydney.com.au and then will travel through the Vivid Sydney Light walk with instructions from our hosts on long-exposure, night photography, mobile-photography and technical help for anything more difficult.

#Instameets are the hottest social event and from the novice to the professional, there is plenty for everyone. Why not come along and join us for a night of fun.

Metro Hotel on Pitt is also excited to announce a competition for our social savvy guests. For those attending the Instameet , they should use the hashtag #vividsydneymetro on their photos from the meet. If you are unable to join, please capture your local suburban Vivid Light Show. All are welcome to join. (*T&Cs apply - please read before entering competition)

To book at Metro Hotel on Pitt with a photographers discount, please use www.metrohotels.com.au/hotels/new-south-wales/metro-hotel-on-pitt and enter the promotional code VIVIDMETRO for your 10% discount.

CATS to Return to Australia in 2015

CATS the show to Return to Australia in 2015

Following its triumphant season in London’s West End, the acclaimed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS comes to Australia for a strictly limited season, opening in Sydney on 30 October 2015 then touring to Hobart, Melbourne and Brisbane. Tickets go on sale on Friday 24 April. CATS is touring to Adelaide and Perth in 2016 with dates and booking information to be released at a later date. 

The hit revival, which was reworked for the most recent season in the West End by the original creative team - Director Trevor Nunn, Choreographer & Associate Director Gillian Lynne, Set Designer John Napier and Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber – received excellent reviews and extended its season due to overwhelming demand.

The 2015 Olivier Award-nominated CATS introduces a rapping ‘street cat’ in the famous Rum Tum Tugger role, who performs some serious breakdancing moves.

“I’ve come to the conclusion that having read Eliot again, maybe Eliot was the inventor of rap”, says Lloyd Webber.

Based on T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the show is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with our favourite feline characters including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Grizabella and Skimbleshanks.

The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year – the night of the Jellicle Ball. One by one they tell their stories for the amusement of Old Deuteronomy, their wise and benevolent leader, who must choose one of the Cats to ascend to The Heaviside Layer and be reborn into a whole new Jellicle life.

CATS, one of the longest-running shows in West End and Broadway history, received its world premiere at the New London Theatre in 1981 where it played for 21 record-breaking years and almost 9,000 performances. The production was the winner of the Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Musical. In 1983 the Broadway production became the recipient of seven Tony awards including Best Musical, and ran for 18 years.

Since its premiere, CATS has been presented in over 30 countries, has been translated into 15 languages and has been seen by more than 73 million people worldwide. Both the original London and Broadway cast recordings won Grammy Awards for Best Cast Album.

The musical score composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber, includes the hit song ‘Memory’, which has been recorded by over 150 artists from Barbra Streisand and Johnny Mathis to Liberace and Barry Manilow.

CATS Australian Tour 2015

Sydney, Capitol Theatre from 30 October, 2015
Hobart, Derwent Theatre from 10 December, 2015
Melbourne, Regent Theatre from 18 December, 2015
Brisbane, Lyric Theatre from 29 January, 2016

Winter Hot Deals in Sydney

Metro Hotels in Sydney are offering super sizzling Hot Deals this winter and it is a perfect time to plan a short break in the city with so much to see and do during forthcoming season. Visitors to the city will enjoy world-class entertainment, cultural events, festivals and international sporting events.

VIVID Sydney, the much-loved festival of lights, music and ideas, will run from 22nd May to 8th June. Metro Hotel on Pitt is a great base to see all the lights in the city as the hotel is located in the heart of the CBD. Metro Hotel on Pitt is offering a Vivid Hot Deal starting from $219 per night which includes accommodation for 2 adults and one child, full buffet breakfast, complimentary WiFi and a Café Kids pack.

If you are looking for a deal that includes exploring Sydney, Aspire Hotel Sydney in leafy Ultimo, has a Explore Sydney Hot Deal with rates starting at $129 for two guests and includes two free Opal cards (value $20 each)allowing unlimited travel on buses, ferries, trains and light rail around Sydney. 

The cards are perfect if attending some of the big sporting events happening in winter. Eight times FA Cup winners and English League icons, Tottenham Hotspur, take on Sydney Football Club at ANZ Stadium on May 30th. For followers of both rugby codes, there is the legendary State of Origin Rugby League, (Queensland versus New South Wales) on May 27th and the Bledisloe Cup on August 8-the ultimate trans-Tasman Rugby Union battle between the Qantas Wallabies and the New Zealand All Blacks

Experience a musical phenomenon with Cameron McIntosh’s highly acclaimed production of Les Miserables. Metro Hotel Sydney Central, located exactly opposite the Capitol Theatre where the production is currently playing, has a Family Package Hot Deal from $205 for a two bedded room, full buffet breakfast for two adults and two children and chocolates on arrival .Take advantage of a good hearty $10 lunch before or after the show at the Palace Hotel, right next door to the theatre. Tickets to the show are not included.

Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour has a Sydney Attractions Package staying in a loft style apartment with prices starting at $269 (subject to availability) and include a family pass, two adults and two children (under 12) to your choice of two attractions including Sydney Tower Eye, SEALIFE Sydney Aquarium, Madame Tussuads, WILDLIFE Sydney Zoo and Manly SEALIFE.

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Winter Warmer Hot Deal at Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour

Snuggle up with this cosy Winter Warmer Hot Deal at Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour.

Rates start at $199.00 per night*.

Winter Warmer Hot Deal at Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour

This Winter Warmer Hot Deal Includes accommodation in a fully equipped one bedroom apartment plus two complimentary mugs with hot chocolate sachets.

*Surcharge applies over Saturday nights.

Darling Harbour is the place to be in winter, with a range of exciting events happening throughout winter! Whether it’s the fireworks every Saturday night (April, May & June), or the spectacular Vivid Sydney (22 May – 8 June)

Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour are conveniently located just minutes walk from the all of the winter festivities! 

Book this Winter Warmer Hot deal at Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour

The Script feat Labrinth touring Australia April-May 2015

Frontier Touring are proud to welcome back multi-platinum selling band The Script to Australia and New Zealand to play a string of arena shows in April and May 2015!

The Dublin-raised, London-based trio – Danny O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Glen Power – are no strangers to Australia, having sold out multiple arena shows on their previous visits and currently in the country on a whirlwind visit promoting their new album No Sound Without Silence(out now through Sony).

The band has not lost an ounce of momentum since the release of their debut self-titled album in 2008. The album shot straight to the top of the charts in Ireland and the UK and features iconic hits like ‘The Man Who Can’t Be Moved’ and ‘Breakeven (Falling to Pieces)’.

Science & Faith, featuring the heart wrenchingly beautiful chart topper ‘For The First Time’, was released in September 2010 and once again landed the #1 spot in Ireland and the UK, debuted at #3 on the ARIA album chart and peaked at #3 on the US Billboard 200.

Their last studio album #3 followed suit to its two predecessors and was certified multi-platinum throughout the world. The album well and truly cemented The Script as a diverse and world-leading band, especially with global mega hit ‘Hall of Fame’ which featured lead singer Danny O’Donoghue’s co-judge on The Voice UK will.i.am and was used in Channel 10’s promo for the 2014 Winter Olympics.

‘Hall Of Fame’ peaked at #1 across the globe and has now garnered almost 139 million views on YouTube, 138 million streams on Spotify and is six times Platinum in Australia!

The band’s YouTube channel boasts close to a million subscribers and has racked up over a massive 400 million views with the number growing rapidly as the band continues to dominate the charts with latest offerings like  ‘Superheroes’.

The ‘Superheroes’ clip clocked almost 1.5 million views in under a month, with 724,000+ of those views in the first three days! The track is the lead single from the band’s fourth studio album No Sound Without Silence. The album debuted at #5 on the ARIA Albums Chart and landed the very top spot in the UK.

Despite having been handpicked to open for the likes of U2 and Paul McCartney, The Script have well and truly proved why they deserved to be headliners in their own right. Confirming the band’s identity as a strong stadium band, their 2013 tour spanned across 11 months, four continents and included 63 arenas and 18 festivals – selling out a number of shows including London’s O2 Arena along the way.  

TOUR DATES

Friday 24 April  Perth | Perth Arena  (All Ages)
Monday 27 April  Adelaide | Entertainment Centre  (All Ages)
Wednesday 29 April  Melbourne | Rod Laver Arena  (All Ages)
Friday 1 May  Sydney | Allphones Arena  (All Ages)
Saturday 2 May  Brisbane | Entertainment Centre  (All Ages)

Sound the Octo-Alert! All-new Octonauts World Experience Opens at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

Discover the bright and vibrant underwater world of the Octonauts in an all-new experience at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium! Featuring completely new aquatic animals in dynamic displays, 3D talking Octonauts crew members, activities and more, Octonauts World is sure to keep little ones immersed in THE ultimate Octonauts mission.

Kids will interact with their favourite Octonauts crew members as they embark on a new mission to “Explore, Rescue, Protect” the wonderful creatures they have discovered in the new Octonauts World. 

Visitors will dive into action and talk to Captain Barnacles, help with Kwazii’s search for hidden treasure and watch Peso’s thrilling encounter with a Great White Shark. Octonauts enthusiasts will also ride in the Gup-E and learn all about the new animals on show in a very special “Creature Report” with the whole Octonauts crew.

And if the kids can’t get enough of the new Octonauts World, the Merlin Annual Pass is perfect for endless undersea adventures with the Octonauts and the aquarium’s 13,000 other ocean stars.

Where: SEA LIFESydney Aquarium, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour

Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour, Sydney

AQUARIUM OPENING HOURS:

9:30am - 7:00pm, 365 days a year

LAST ENTRIES:

Strictly 6:00pm

Vivid Breaks at Metro Hotels

Running from 22nd May to 8th June, Vivid Sydney 2015 will illuminate, interpret and transform Sydney’s urban spaces, as well as hosting a lively and eclectic range of live performances throughout the city. See Sydney in a sparkling new light during the annual Vivid Sydney where the world’s best designers and artists transform the city. See stunning images projected onto the Sydney Opera House, control the lights on the Harbour Bridge, play with interactive light sculptures throughout the city centre, experience great music and hear inspiring talks.

What started out as a little idea to boost winter business in central Sydney is now one of the city’s biggest success stories. Vivid started in 2009 has been streamlined into three simple concepts – light, music and ideas – that unfold over 18 days. The event is now so popular that it attracts nearly 1.5 million attendees each year.

To get you into the spirit of Vivid Sydney, Metro Hotels, with four properties located in the central CBD in Sydney, are offering Vivid Brilliance Hot Deals.  Our prices start from $144 per night at Aspire Hotel Sydney in Ultimo and include complimentary Vivid glow bracelets and WIFI in your hotel guest room. Check the website for these brilliant hot deals at our other city locations, Metro Hotel on Pitt, Metro Hotel Sydney Central and Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour. All deals are subject to availability – See Hot Deals   http://www.metrohotels.com.au/hot-deals/

If travelling from country regions, take advantage of Trainlink’s ‘2 for 1’ deal during April and May on all first and economy class fares.  Aspire Hotel Sydney and Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour will also offer in the hot deal package, 2 adult Opal cards for travel anywhere in Sydney (value $20).

Bookings can be made at Metro Apartments on Darling Harbour by calling the toll free Central Reservations line on 1800 114 321 or visitwww.metrohotels.com.au to book online

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The Rocky Horror Show @ Sydney Lyric Theatre from April 2015

The new Australian production of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show will play a limited season at the Sydney Lyric Theatre from April 2015.

Returning in the coveted role of Frank N Furter will be television and theatre star Craig McLachlan, fresh from shooting the title role in the third series of ABC TV’s top rating drama series The Doctor Blake Mysteries. Further cast members will be announced later this year. The new Australian production of The Rocky Horror Show has been nominated for Best Musical and Best Male Actor in a Musical (Craig McLachlan) at the 2014 Helpmann Awards, and received critical and popular acclaim. Craig McLachlan went on to win the 2014 Helpmann Award for Best Male Actor in a Musical.

The Rocky Horror Show is a true classic and one of theatre’s most endearing and outrageously fun shows. It opened at London’s Royal Court Theatre on June 19, 1973, quickly developing a cult following, and was adapted into the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which has the longest-running release in film history. This iconic brand holds a unique place in theatre history, a show which has defied the decades and continued to grow in popularity. In 2010 the music of Rocky Horror was showcased in the smash hit TV show Glee, seen by over 20 million people worldwide. Rocky Horror even has its own postage stamp.

Millions of people all over the world have and continue to see productions of The Rocky Horror Show and sung along to classics like Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, I Can Make You A Man, Touch-a Touch-a Touch Me, Over At The Frankenstein Place and of course The Time Warp.

‘STILL THE FUNNIEST AND SEXIEST SHOW AROUND’ - Evening Standard

Show Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes (including interval)

Playing from 10 April 2015

Tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/The-Rocky-Horror-Show-tickets/artist/804241

Sydney Showground Reveals Infrastructure Upgrades

Spice caught up with Sydney Showground general manager Peter Thorpe to find out what’s in store for the year ahead.

What are the planned infrastructure upgrades?The main upgrades include site-wide fibre and data cable upgrade, kitchen equipment upgrades, CCTV upgrade from analogue to digital and an upgrade to 50,000 hour LED of house lighting and lighting controls within The Dome and Halls 2, 3 and 4, providing significant flexibility of use and the ability to dim all lights collectively or individually making further energy savings.

When can we expect them to be completed?
By the end of September 2015.

What are the obstacles to getting these upgrades approved?
No obstacles, these projects have all been funded and approved but need to go through a rigorous procurement process and take time to undertake in an operating venue where works have to be scheduled around client requirements.

Why do you think it’s important to have light rail access to Sydney Olympic Park?
Sydney Olympic Park corridor represents a significant urban renewal opportunity. It is a pivotal and suitable location for increased density in terms of residential, commercial, retail, educational and cultural activity, however site residents and users need quick and simple access to key areas such as Parramatta and the City. The proposed Light Rail route will provide this access.

How much will it cost?
Unknown at this stage.

Who will pay for it?
It is anticipated that private enterprise would provide 100% of the required funding subject to the required density uplift.

Where is this process up to?It is anticipated that the NSW Government will make an announcement soon after the upcoming state election.

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NSW Waratahs vs Stormers Rubgy Union Match

Cheer on the NSW Waratahs as they take on the Western Province Stormers! Enjoy the thrill of attacking rugby as these two rivals battle it out at Allianz Stadium.

Bring the family and enjoy an action-packed night with plenty of activities for the kids including a free kids training clinic with Waratahs players and coaches. And to top it off three lucky adults from each clinic will win the opportunity to take part in the Volvo Half Time Challenge on field. Gates open at 6pm, with kick off for the main game at 7.30pm.

Have you got your tickets yet? Adult tickets from AUD22.00 and Family Passes from AUD44.00 (fees and charges apply - silver reserved seating conditions apply.) Enter password FAMILY when purchasing through Ticketek.


HOME GAME INFORMATION: WARATAHS V STORMERS, SATURDAY 11 APRIL 7.30PM, ALLIANZ STADIUM MOORE PARK
BUY TICKETS

Jump the queues and purchase your tickets online from Ticketek. 

Looking for the $44 Family Pass? Once on the Ticketek site, enter the password: FAMILY and select the silver seating category.

Volvo Pre Match Coaching Clinics
Volvo are hosting a free kids training clinic with Waratahs players and coaches before every home game, and giving out complimentary food and drink vouchers to parents (limited number)! And to top it off THREE lucky adults from each clinic will win the opportunity to take part in the Volvo Half Time Challenge on field. 

Transport information
For full information about getting to and from the game, please visit the transportnsw.info special event page for all information on getting to and from the game.

Event timing
5:30pm Forecourt box office opens (outside Gate A, near Driver Avenue)
6:00pm Gates open
6:10pm Junior games in stadium
6:30pm Womens NSW Blues v White Sevens
7:30pm kick off, Waratahs v. Stormers

Social media
Join the conversation using the dedicated gameday hashtags: #WARvSTO and #GoTahs
For more information: www.waratahs.com.au

Top Gear Festival Sydney Will Go Ahead

Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are coming – but the show won't be called Top Gear and it will be indoors in Sydney and Melbourne.

The Top Gear Live Festival will go ahead in Australia and Jeremy Clarkson is coming, even though he has been sacked by the BBC from the hit TV show.

BBC Worldwide has agreed that the show can go on but without BBC or Top Gear branding.

A statement from BBC Worldwide said the shows would go ahead "so as not to disappoint the thousands of people around the world who have already purchased tickets. These events will not however feature any BBC Top Gear branding or content. We believe this is a sensible approach in the circumstances".

However, the dates have been moved from April to July and the event is now being held indoors rather than at a race track.

Two Melbourne shows have been added to the calendar but the change in dates is likely to leave interstate show-goers out of pocket when they rebook flights and accommodation.

"A decision has been made to reschedule the festival planned for Sydney in April until July of this year and will instead become an indoor arena show staged in both Melbourne on 18-19 July and Sydney on 25 -26 July," the BBC statement said.

It will be the first time all three presenters — Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May — will make the trek Down Under for the performance; the previous Australian Top Gear Live shows only had two of the three presenters, but always with Clarkson as the main host.

The BBC statement said: "We'd like to thank our ticket holders for their continued patience. The fans are the most important people to Jeremy, Richard and James so we're delighted to be able to say 'we're still coming'."

News Corp Australia understands organisers stood to lose millions of dollars — and thousands of fans would have been entitled to refunds — if the show did not go ahead as planned.

Organisers called it "a great solution for the fans".

A statement from Brand Events said ticket-holders will be able to exchange their old tickets for new ones after April 10.

"The new event...will be an arena format starring Jeremy, Richard and James - simply titled ‘Clarkson, Hammond and May Live', and they'll be staged in both Sydney and Melbourne," said a bulletin from Brand Events.

Organisers say they are making “appropriate provisions” to ensure the BBC is not brought into "disrepute" by the presenters during the live shows.

News Corp Australia understands any content directly related to or inspired by Top Gear TV will not be part of the live events, which means The Stig, clips from the TV show and the theme music cannot be used.

Meanwhile, the BBC says the TV show’s future “is not in doubt”.

“We have committed to its renewal and return in good shape in 2016,” said a BBC statement.

Organisers said cancellation of the live show “was always an option” but they didn’t want to disappoint more than 100,000 fans who’d bought tickets.

The consortium insists forging ahead with the show was not a money-grabbing exercise, claiming the priority is to “simply cover costs”.

Exisiting ticket holders will have the choice of swapping for tickets to the new shows, or they will be refunded.

Prices and details for the new shows will be available after April 10.

Organisers said new tickets would only be released after existing ticket holders had an opportunity to swap their entry passes to the new shows.

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