Veronicas pop in for NYE prelude

AT a time when most music news seems to be of festivals and tours being cancelled, Tasmania now has an exciting event to look forward to.

In a coup for the state, pop duo The Veronicas have announced a headline show supported by Tkay Maidza, Jaycee and local act Kudo Joy at The Goods Shed in Hobart on December 30.

The twin sisters, originally from Brisbane, have had 10 top-10 hits, three No.1s, more than 500 million digital streams and have received several ARIA awards.

Vandemonian Touring director Brendan Self said booking such a high calibre act to play in Tasmania over the New Year period was a coup.

“The Veronicas are superstars and we’re very excited to be bringing them to Hobart,” he said.

“This show is a prelude to the amazing line-up we have already announced for New Year’s Eve, including The Jungle Giants and Yacht Club DJs.

“We have one more incredible show still to announce that will take place on December 29.

“This series of gigs will create a real party for Tasmanians in the absence of events such as the Falls Festival.”

Mr Self hoped social distancing restrictions would be lifted, allowing the gigs to go ahead. The Veronicas created global hits such as 4ever and Untouched, the first Aussie single to sell more than a million digital copies in the US.

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