After a successful run of shows in 2016 and 2017, Aussie rock royalty Dragon are once again taking their Countdown tribute tour on the road.
While previous shows have offered a taste of classic Countdown and an all-Aussie edition, this time Dragon will be sharing their favourite '80s UK chartbusters, including covers of Queen, Tears For Fears, The Police, Madness and Duran Duran.
"We just love those songs and those bands," said bass player Todd Hunter of the tour. "It is great to turn the Countdown spotlight on a specific time and country of origin. Having a perimeter like ‘only songs from the UK in the '80s’ gives the band a filter which to distil the essence of the songs from that era.
"The UK music scene was very vibrant in the 80s and there was a changing of the guard from bands and artists that were around in the 70s, to people who emerged in the UK in the 80s. We have tried to keep that in mind with our song choices."
The tour kicks off in Queensland on 1 June before making stops in Victoria and New South Wales; head to theGuide for more info.
04.05.18
Camelot Lounge, Marrickville
19.05.18
Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point
01.06.18
The Calamvale Hotel, Calamvale
02.06.18
Alexandria Hills Hotel, Alexandria Hills
03.06.18
Paddo Tavern, Paddington
08.06.18
Rooty Hill RSL, Rooty Hill
29.06.18
The Palms at Crown, Southbank
30.06.18
Shoalhaven Heads Bowling & Recreation Club, Shoalhaven Heads
06.07.18
South Sydney Juniors, Kingsford
07.07.18
Brass Monkey, Cronulla
13.07.18
Casino RSM Club, Casino
14.07.18
Sawtell RSL, Sawtell
20.07.18
The Bridge Hotel, Rozelle
21.07.18
Castle Hill RSL, Castle Hill
28.07.18
Wentworthville Leagues Club, Wentworthville
04.08.18
Revesby Workers, Revesby
24.08.18
Dubbo RSL, Dubbo
25.08.18
Canterbury Leagues Club, Belmore
31.08.18
Dee Why RSL, Dee Why
01.09.18
Hornsby RSL, Hornsby
08.09.18
The Oaks Hotel, Albion Park Rail
16.09.18
Toronto Hotel, Toronto
19.10.18
Wingham Showground, Wingham
24.10.18
Shoal Bay Country Club, Shoal Bay
02.11.18
Lizottes Newcastle, Lambton
24.11.18
Central Hotel, Shellharbour City Centre
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