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RED HOT SUMMER TOUR is thrilled to announce its next series of dates for the 2024 season from one of Australia’s most sought-after summer festivals. These iconic outdoor shows will take place centre stage in Mornington, Yarra Valley, Bribie Island & Perth, and for series No. 2, this mega-line-up will be co-headlined by SIMPLE MINDS and ICEHOUSE.
It’s been over 40 years since Scottish superstars, SIMPLE MINDS, toured Australia for the first time in 1981 when they were invited by their good friends, ICEHOUSE. History repeats itself as they come together on stage all these decades later.
SIMPLE MINDS are one of the UK’s most successful bands that have achieved worldwide success. Having sold over 60 million albums, they have experienced a remarkable journey since releasing their debut album Life In A Day in 1979. Over the course of their stunning career, SIMPLE MINDS have sold out stadiums and arenas across the globe. Constantly evolving, the band’s rousing choruses and booming atmospherics made them one of the most iconic bands of the 80s. Their trademark sound has earned them massive hits – with songs such as Promised You A Miracle, Glittering Prize, Don’t You (Forget About Me), Alive and Kicking, Sanctify Yourself, Belfast Child and Let There Be Love dominating the airwaves globally.
With a career spanning nearly 40 years, ICEHOUSE is one of Australia’s most iconic bands, transcending age groups with their hit songs, well known and loved by audiences across generations, playing to sell-out, capacity audiences in Australia, New Zealand and throughout the world.
Formed by Iva Davies, the band’s frontman and musical creative force, ICEHOUSE went on to have an amazing 28 Platinum albums, eight Top 10 albums and over thirty Top 40 singles.
ICEHOUSE’s unofficial Australian anthem, Great Southern Land, has been a part of almost every Australian’s summer soundtrack for the past 40 years and in 2014, it was inducted into the National Film and Sound Archive’s Sounds of Australia registry. It’s also been remixed a number of times, most notably Bill Laswell’s
In 1992, Tania Doko and James Roche formed BACHELOR GIRL, and the duo became one of the most loved Australian acts of the 90s & early 2000s, enjoying Australian and international success in Asia, Scandinavia and the US (including signing with the legendary Clive Davis at Arista Records).
After a brief hiatus to pursue their individual musical paths as writers and producers for outside artists in Sweden and the U.K, Tania and James reunited to release their socially conscious single Speak, in 2018. With their hit-studded and dynamic live set, Bachelor Girl have secured impressive support slots, including international heavyweights Eurythmics and The Goo Goo Dolls. More recently, the band has special guested on widely popular festival gigs such as Day on the Green (with John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite et al.), the Red Hot Summer tour, and can also add Icehouse to the list of iconic acts they have toured with.
PRODUCTION REMINDER
Event may contain smoke, haze, strobe lights & pyrotechnics.
WE PLAY RAIN OR SHINE
If it looks like rain, please bring wet weather protection (ponchos & raincoats).
Umbrellas are not permitted into the venue.
TICKETS
All tickets available through Ticketmaster.com.au and 136 100. This is a licensed event. All patrons, including minors & babies, must have a valid ticket for entry. Please note that Companion Cards can only be used when purchasing General Admission tickets.
Box Office for this event is cashless. Door sales available via EFT/Credit unless exhausted prior.
MINORS/BABES IN ARMS POLICY
Our concert events are deemed not suitable for young children or infants. This is a licenced event where alcohol will be served. It is located on a greenfield site with limited lighting while the performance will take place. If you choose to attend with a minor (under 18+), they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who assumes full risk. All patrons, including minors and infants must have a valid ticket for entry. If a minor is NOT ACCOMPANIED by their parent/legal guardian, they will be refused entry to the concert and they will not receive a refund on their ticket.
SET TIMES & LINE-UP
Occasionally changes to the line-up and/or program times occur that are out of the Promoters control. The Promoter reserves the right to change the line-up and/or program times without prior notification.
WHAT TO BRING
Picnic rug and hamper, jacket, sun hat, sunscreen, sealed plastic bottled water/soft drink only (NO BYO Alcohol), comfy shoes and good vibes. For seating, see below. Empty aluminium or plastic water bottles are permitted to be brought into the venue for free filling at the water stations.
TICKETS
All reserved seating tickets include a dedicated seat.
-Diamond, Ruby and Gold seating are standard high back chairs, located on the Deck.
-Silver seating is low-to-the-ground beach style chairs, located on the grass.
-General Admission ticket holders will need to bring their own picnic rug or seat if desired.
Low-to-the-ground beach style chairs are recommended in the General Admission area. High back (deck/camping) chairs are permitted, however will be positioned at the rear of the venue.
A seating area is provided for those with wheelchair requirements.
My General Admission tickets say "GENADM" but have row and seat number on them - what does this mean?
This is for ticket tracking purposes only. This information does not mean you have a reserved seat for the event.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are a range of public transport options connecting you to Kings Park & Botanic Garden. Please refer to the Transperth Journey Planner to plan your journey.
BUS SHUTTLE SERVICE
Shuttle buses run along Lovekin Drive & May Drive from 4pm - 7pm, picking up patrons at the lighting towers and delivering to main gate (Gate 1). Please note this is a ONE-WAY SERVICE ONLY, helping inbound patrons to enter the show. There are no return shuttle services. We kindly ask for a gold coin donation for this service, so remember to bring cash with you when using this service– all proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House Perth.
FOOD
A wide range of food options to suit all tastes and budgets will be available for purchase at the venue. Visit jdsfastfoods.com.au to view food vendors in attendance, menus and to pre-order grazing boxes. Patrons can also visit ticketmaster.com.au to pre-order grazing boxes. Alternatively, patrons may bring their own food/picnic. Please be aware of prohibited items listed under “Not Permitted”.
SMOKING, VAPING & E-CIGARETTES
The main event space is smoke, vape and e-cigarette free. If you are caught smoking/vaping outside of the designated smoking area, you may be evicted from the event.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
All bags are subject to a safety and security search upon entry. No Pass Outs.
PARKING
Available along Lovekin, Forrest and May Drives. A drop off zone is located at the venue entrance on Lovekin Drive. ACROD Parking is located on Forrest Drive near the DNA Tower. Access Forrest Drive via Park and Poole Avenue entrances, Crawley.
ENQUIRIES
Mellen Events on (08) 9383 3534 or info@mellenevents.com
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are a range of public transport options connecting you to and from Kings Park & Botanic Garden.
After the show Transperth Bus #935 (all days) and the Purple Cat (weekdays only) will be operating from Wadjuk Way in Kings Park. These buses will drop passengers into Perth city to allowing them access additional transport options. Please refer to the Transperth Journey Planner for up to date timetables and to plan your journey.
BUS SHUTTLE SERVICE
Shuttle buses run along Lovekin Drive & May Drive from 4pm - 7pm, picking up patrons at the lighting towers and delivering to main gate (Gate 1). Please note this is a ONE-WAY SERVICE ONLY, helping inbound patrons to enter the show. There are no return shuttle services. We kindly ask for a gold coin donation for this service, so remember to bring cash with you when using this service– all proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House Perth.
If you have bought a VIP package for this concert, please be advised an email containing important VIP information relating to your package has been sent to the email address that was used to purchase tickets.
Please ensure you check your junk folder and mark us as “not spam” to ensure you are able to receive communications from us. If you have not received this email, please contact on 9383 3534 or email us on info@mellenevents.com as soon as possible so we are able to provide you with the best assistance possible.
Key timings and inclusions for each of the VIP packages are outlined below.
VIP EARLY ENTRY PACKAGE
Key Timings:
3:45pm = VIP Check-in opens
4:30pm = VIP Early Entry
6:30pm = VIP Check-in closes
Inclusions:
VIP HOSPITALITY PACKAGE
Key Timings:
4:15pm = VIP Check-in opens
5:00pm = VIP pre-show cocktail party begins
6:30pm = VIP pre-show cocktail party concludes & VIP Check-in closes
Inclusions:
PROHIBITED ITEMS
• Alcohol
• Unsealed drink containers *empty reusable water containers permitted
• Illicit drugs
• Weapons, knives or wine spikes *cutlery & small cheese knives permitted
• Glass *perfume bottles permitted.
• Large items – i.e. bean bags, tents, sun shelters or tables
• Trolleys including beach trolleys, sack trolley or wagons
• Umbrellas
• Sporting equipment
• Professional recording devices, SLR cameras or drones
• Animals (other than registered assistance animals)
• Lasers or laser pointers
• Any Dangerous goods
VIP Early Entry - 4:30pm
Gates - 5:00pm
VIP Function - 5:00pm
Bachelor Girl - 6:00pm
ICEHOUSE - 7:00pm
SIMPLE MINDS - 8:45pm
How do I purchase accessibility tickets to a Mellen Events show?
You can purchase accessible tickets directly from the event’s interactive seat map on the Ticketmaster website, by calling the accessible seating line on 1300 446 925, or by submitting an online request to Ticketmaster and selecting Accessible Bookings as a topic.
To avoid delays and missing out of tickets, we highly recommend booking your tickets via the Ticketmaster website where possible.
For more information on booking accessibility tickets please click on the below link:
Accessible Tickets: Everything you need to know
Can I purchase accessibility tickets during a Mellen Events presale?
Yes, absolutely! Accessibility tickets are available to purchase during a Mellen Events presale.
See above on how to purchase tickets to a Mellen Events show.
Can I use a companion card at Mellen Events shows?
Companion cards are accepted for all Mellen Events shows at Kings Park however there may be some restrictions on VIP tickets.
Companion card holders can book by phoning Ticketmaster's accessible seating line on 1300 446 925 or by following the link below.
Companion Card Tickets: Everything you need to know
Please note that all companion card holders must present their companion card on venue entry.
Is there Accessibility Parking?
Dedicated Accessible Parking bays are located on Forrest Drive near the DNA Tower.
Access Forrest Drive via Park and Poole Avenue entrances, Crawley.
Accessible bays are allocated on a first come first served basis to vehicles displaying valid ACROD parking permits.
Patrons parking in accessible parking bays can enter the event via Gate 2.
Alternatively a drop off zone is located at the venue entrance on Lovekin Drive, near Gate 1.
View Parking Map here
Where are the accessible viewing areas located inside the venue?
The Kings Park Concert area is located in a bowl - with patrons entering from the top and walking down. This can be quite steep.
There are two reserved accessible viewing areas for patrons in a wheelchairs which include seats for a companion. Wheelchair users and their companion must have a ticket for these areas purchased from the Ticketmaster website. Additional tickets are subject to availability.
Please note that accessible viewing areas are not on a raised viewing platform.
In the event that the accessible viewing areas sell out, wheelchair users are advised to book Lawn General Admission tickets and enjoy the event from the High Backed seating area positioned at the rear of the venue.
Further Accessibility Information.
Kings Park & Botanic Garden is an outdoor grassed venue therefore, there are some sloped and uneven areas. Grass may also be slippery. Shade is not guaranteed and is only available under trees.
All food and beverage outlets are wheelchair accessible, situated on flat surfaces without steps.
Accessible toilets are located in the main toilet area on Forrest Drive near Gate 2.
Event may contain smoke, haze, strobe lights & pyrotechnics.
Currently our free shuttle bus service operating from 4pm – 7pm does not have accessible access. Please contact Mellen Events at least one week prior to the event if you would like to use this service. The free shuttle bus service only operates pre-event, not post event.
We highly recommend making use of our Accessible Parking bays if you have a valid ACROD Parking permit.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
A PEEP is a bespoke 'escape plan' for individuals who may not be able to reach a place of safety unaided or within a satisfactory period of time in the event of any emergency.
Employees and patrons needing assistance evacuating from a Mellen Events venue, even temporarily, must inform and complete a PEEP with event management. The completion of the PEEP will decide upon the best individual evacuation plan in an emergency.
Should you believe you will need bespoke assistance in case of an emergency, please contact information@mellenevents.com or call the Mellen office +61 8 9383 3534
DO I NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR MY BABY or CHILD?
All patrons, including minors & babies, must have a valid ticket for entry. All minors under 18 years of age who have purchased a ticket will only be permitted into the concert site if they are accompanied by their parent/legal guardian. If a minor is NOT ACCOMPANIED by their parent/legal guardian, they will be refused entry to the concert and they will not receive a refund on their ticket.
MY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS SAY "GENADM" BUT HAVE ROW & SEAT NUMBERS ON THEM - WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
This is for ticket tracking purposes only. This information does not mean you have a reserved seat for the event. Please refer to SEATING under the TICKET PRICES tab.
General Admission Grass ticket holders will need to bring a picnic blanket or rug with them to sit on (should you wish) or alternatively a low-to-the-ground beach style chair or director/camping chair. Please note that beach chairs (being low-to-the-ground) will be positioned in the first half of the General Admission Grass area and director/camping chairs (being higher off the ground) will be positioned toward the rear of the General Admission Grass area.
I LOST SOME BELONGINGS AT A SHOW // LEFT BEHIND CLOAKED OR CONFISCATED ITEMS - WHAT DO I DO?
Please contact the Mellen Events office on (08) 9383 3534 or info@mellenevents.com in the days immediately after the show. If you cloaked items at the free cloakroom (or had a confiscated item cloaked), please let us know your Cloaking Ticket Number to better help us locate your item.
I PURCHASED A DRINK (ALCOHOLIC) AT THE VENUE & HAVEN'T FINISHED IT BY THE END OF THE SHOW. CAN I WALK OUT THE VENUE WITH IT?
No, the event area is a licensed venue and as such, no alcohol can be taken off the premises (just as you can't purchase a drink at a pub and walk out with it - it must be consumed within the licensed area). Please assist security by leaving any unfinished alcoholic beverages behind
