Premium Content:

Music legend Sergio Mendes announces Australian tour

Get ready Australia. The most successful international musical export from Brazil, Sergio Mendes will bring his bossa nova, latin jazz and pop infused Brazilian music experience complete with 8-piece band and singers as he celebrates six decades in music.

- Advertisement -

Sergio Mendes and Brazil ’66 will play shows in Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney before heading to Perth’s Crown Theatre for a show on 10th April.

The seventy-six year old band leader said he was excited about returning to Australia for the first time in over a decade.

“For me it is a great pleasure to go back to Australia, a country that I admire so much and that has always treated me and my band so well!  I am looking forward to playing for the great Australian audiences! Let’s all celebrate life together!” Mendes said.

The musician scored a stack of hits i nthe 1960’s with tunes including Mas Que Nada, One Note Samba / Spanish Flea, Never Gonna Let You Go, The Look of Love and Girl From Ipanema.

Mendes has recorded 55 albums during his career, and more recently he’s been teaming up with younger artists like The Black Eyed Peas, with whom he recorded a version of his break through hit Mas Que Nada.

His 2006 album which was produced by Will.i.am from the band also featured collaborations with John Legend, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timbertake and India Arie. The album saw a new generation of listeners discovering his timeless tunes.

More recently he’s written songs for the animated film Rio and also pops up in the video for Pharrell Williams’ tune Happy. 

Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster from 8th December. 


Support OUTinPerth

Thanks for reading OUTinPerth. We can only create LGBTIQA+ focused media with your help.

If you can help support our work, please consider assisting us through a one-off contribution to our GoFundMe campaign, or a regular contribution through our Patreon appeal.

Become a Supporter→     Make a contribution→ 

 

 

 

Latest

“Stop dithering” Peter Tatchell calls on UK government to tackle conversion therapy

Labour have failed to take action during their first year in government.

Funding cuts to HIV services across the globe have got experts sounding the alarm  

Experts heading to the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science warn global HIV gains at risk amid sudden funding cuts.  

US Preacher calls for government to bring in death penalty for homosexuality

Evangelical preacher Justin Zhong has been condemned by other religious bodies over his comments.

Billie Jean King calls for people to “listen” to the trans community over participation in sport

The tennis legend says there needs to be more empathy and listening.

Newsletter

Don't miss

“Stop dithering” Peter Tatchell calls on UK government to tackle conversion therapy

Labour have failed to take action during their first year in government.

Funding cuts to HIV services across the globe have got experts sounding the alarm  

Experts heading to the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science warn global HIV gains at risk amid sudden funding cuts.  

US Preacher calls for government to bring in death penalty for homosexuality

Evangelical preacher Justin Zhong has been condemned by other religious bodies over his comments.

Billie Jean King calls for people to “listen” to the trans community over participation in sport

The tennis legend says there needs to be more empathy and listening.

Catherine Lezer announces her run for Lord Mayor of Perth

She's the first candidate announced for the upcoming election.

“Stop dithering” Peter Tatchell calls on UK government to tackle conversion therapy

Labour have failed to take action during their first year in government.

Funding cuts to HIV services across the globe have got experts sounding the alarm  

Experts heading to the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science warn global HIV gains at risk amid sudden funding cuts.  

US Preacher calls for government to bring in death penalty for homosexuality

Evangelical preacher Justin Zhong has been condemned by other religious bodies over his comments.