Seating Plan
Thanks to confirmation that the brand new Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre will open on time, we can confirm that Massive Attack will be the first international band to perform in the more intimate confines of Adelaide's newest venue.
Massive Attack will now be the first concert staged in the new, 2500 person intimate capacity venue.
There is no change to the show date – Sunday March 21. There is no need for ticket exchange. The AEC Theatre is located next door to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
Reserved seat ticket holders: All patrons holding reserved seat tickets for the main arena will be guaranteed tiered seating in the new theatre. Your exact seat allocation will be determined on a first in, first seated basis when you arrive on the night. Doors will open at 7:00pm.
Any enquiries regarding the new theatre should be directed to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on 08 8208 2222.
Massive Attack, the UK’s ‘trip-hop’ pioneers, bring their haunting and hypnotic fusion of hazy beats, dub, hauntingly soulful melodies and choice samples to Australia this March.
Founding members Robert Del Naja (3D) and Grant Marshall (Daddy G) will be joined on tour by vocalists Horace Andy, Deborah Miller, Martina Topley-Bird, and band members Damon Reece (drums), Angelo Bruschini (guitar), John Baggott (keyboards), Winston Blissett (bass) and Julien Brown (drums).
Tickets go on sale Friday February 5. Also on February 5, Massive Attack will release their 5th studio album, their first since 2003’s 100th Window.
Heligoland (EMI) features guests Damon Albarn, Hope Sandoval, Martina Topley-Bird, Tunde Adebimpe of TV On The Radio, Elbow’s Guy Garvey, Portishead’s Adrian Utley and long time associate, ragga-reggae veteran Horace Andy.
For the first time in this region, all patrons purchasing tickets for Massive Attack's Australian and New Zealand dates will have the option of including a copy of their much anticipated new album Heligoland at no extra cost.
Ticket buyers will have a choice between receiving a digital download of the album with six bonus tracks, or a physical Tour Edition that will feature an exclusive cover.
Head to www.massiveattack.com.au to access this exclusive offer.
Massive Attack formed out of Bristol’s legendary DJ collective The Wild Bunch in 1988, releasing their debut single Daydreaming two years later, with Shara Nelson and Tricky on vocals. The soaring Unfinished Sympathy with its iconic one-take video followed, as did Safe From Harm, again featuring Nelson, all lifted from their enduring classic and critically acclaimed debut album, Blue Lines.
The chilled out Protection followed in ‘94, with singles Karmacoma, Sly and the title track featuring Everything But The Girl’s Tracey Thorn, the album winning Massive Attack the Brit Award for Best Dance Act.
The group’s darker third album Mezzanine, featuring Teardrop – vocals by Liz Fraser (Cocteau Twins) – and Inertia Creeps, won the Q Award for Best Album and a nomination for Mercury Music Prize.
In 2008 Massive Attack were awarded the Q Award for Innovation and last year were honoured with the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.
Supporting Massive Attack on tour, as well as appearing on stage with them, is Martina Topley-Bird. Martina came to the fore providing the feminine touch on Tricky’s landmark album Maxinquaye, plus three follow-up albums, her eerie soft vocals contrasting with Tricky’s menacing mutterings.
In 2003 Martina released her Mercury Music Prize nominated, solo debut album Quixotic, with guest appearances from David Holmes, Josh Homme and Mark Lanegan, Mojo describing it “a sensual and endlessly inventive record.” The Blue God is Martina’s latest album release. She also features on lead vocals on two new Massive Attack tracks, Babel and Psyche.
Ticket Prices
G.A. Standing $69.90 SPECIAL
Ticket prices include GST and Booking Fee. Transaction Fees may apply.
Running Times
7:00pm Doors
7:45pm Martina Topley-Bird
8:15pm Interval
8:45pm Massive Attack
10:30pm Conclusion
Running times are approximate and can be subject to change.