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Michael Franti Soulshine Concert Downgraded For Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere on February 17, 2015

in Live,News

Michael Franti’s Soulshine concert has been dramatically downgraded from the 5445 capacity Festival Hall to the 950 capacity Prince Bandroom.

Bluesfest Touring, the promoter of the Franti tour, has explained the change of venue as “due to logistical challenges”.

Michael Franti’s Soulshine concert will feature Michael Franti & Spearheads with American rock and reggae artist Trevor Hall. However, previously announced SOJA will no longer perform at the Melbourne show and has instead added an extra Bluesfest performance on that same day of Thursday April 2.

Michael Franti’s Soulshine concert and yoga jam will still go ahead as previously announced at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Sunday 5th April 2015 and at Bluesfest on Monday 6th April 2015.

Michael Franti & Spearhead dates

New Zealand:
March 26, Christchurch, The Bedford
March 27, Wellington, Shed 6
March 29, Auckland, Powerstation

Australia
April 2, Melbourne, Prince Bandroom
April 3, Hobart, Odeon Theatre
April 4, Wollongong, Waves
April 5, Sydney, Enmore Theatre
April 6, Byron Bay, Bluesfest
April 8, Newcastle, Panthers
April 9, Coffs Harbour, C. Ex
April 10, Brisbane, The Tivoli
April 11 and 12, Cairns, Tanks
April 16, Darwin, The Playhouse
April 18, Perth, Red Hill Auditorium

TICKETING INFORMATION

Tickets purchased for the Melbourne Soulshine concert at Festival Hall will still be valid at the new venue, contact your point of purchase with any questions. Tickets for the Melbourne concert at the Prince Bandroom will be available from 10am AEDT Tuesday 17th February 2015 through moshtix.com.au yoga tickets for this show are now sold out. Yoga tickets already purchased for the Soulshine concert at Festival Hall will be valid at the new venue.

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