Give mum gift of entertainment
WHETHER IT’S A CONCERT, FILM OR GOOD BOOK, THESE LAST-MINUTE IDEAS ARE SURE TO PLEASE
PERFECT PRESENTS
Left your Mother’s Day gift buying to the last minute? We’ve got your back. If she’s down for some live entertainment or is an avid reader, your problem may be solved.
HUMAN NATURE
Vegas’s loss is Australia’s gain. While the foursome can’t tour the US right now, they’re doing their biggest local jaunt in years. Their massive regional tour has too many dates to mention but they’re playing everywhere from Bendigo to Bathurst between now and July, and then in August and September they bring their Good Life tour (named after their new EP) to the capital cities.
Tickets: humannaturelive.com
CAROLE KING’S TAPESTRY
Esther Hannaford channelled Carole King for the hit musical Beautiful. Now she’s dropping the character and just playing King’s classic album Tapestry in full, with a killer band of local musos, followed by a set of iconic songs King wrote.
Dates: Albury tonight, Canberra tomorrow and Sunday, Bendigo Tuesday, Adelaide Thursday, Melbourne May 14-15, and Perth August 13-14.
Tickets: livenation.com.au
FULL CREDIT TO THE BOYS
Mel Hoffman’s first novel is a wickedly funny and insightful look at life when you’re married to an NRL player. When Mel married Melbourne Storm player Ryan Hoffman she married into the club – and their first child’s birth was even scheduled to fit in between State of Origin commitments. For someone from Melbourne never really into sport let alone rugby league, she details having to learn fast, and quickly realising the sport needed to improve its culture towards women in particular. Hoffman has a brilliant way with words – this won’t be her last book. Price: $29.99
RED HOT SUMMER TOUR
This tour has already helped bring live music back, headed by Jimmy Barnes, Hoodoo Gurus, Diesel, Jon Stevens, Vika and Linda and Chris
HANS
Cheney. Are you ready to rock?
Dates: Cairns May 15, Mornington October 16-17, Hunter Valley October 23, Kariong October 24, Berry October 30, Canberra October 31, Port Macquarie November 6, Bendigo November 13, Kiama March 5, 2022, Seppeltsfield March 12, 2022, Ballarat March 19, 2022.
Tickets: redhotsummertour.com.au
SING-A-LONG-A SOUND OF MUSIC, HOSTED BY HANS
German superstar Hans is stuck in Australia due to pesky COVID, but he’s making the most of it. Indeed, he thinks he may well be a human vaccine, making everyone feel better. He’s just announced he’ll be
Tina’s Enchante tour sees the national treasure take full creative control. Her vision swings from the hits you love (Chains, Sorrento Moon, Symphony Of Life, Burn) to unexpected cover versions (Kate Bush, Talking Heads), a song from Sunset Boulevard and even a heartbreaking tune sung in Italian. Plus, everyone needs to hear that voice live at least once in their lives. Splash out a bit extra and you could get mum a VIP ticket including a meet and greet. She’s worth it. Dates: Gold Coast Saturday, Adelaide Tuesday, Melbourne May 15, Perth May 22, Wollongong May 26, and Canberra May 28-30.
Tickets: tinaarena.com hosting screenings of The Sound Of Music at cinemas across the country over the coming months. Hans may even bust out his accordion. Dates: Ballarat May 15, Ringwood June 5, Coffs Harbour June 19, Bendigo June 25, Warrnambool June 26, Pacific Fair July 3, Wollongong July 10, Townsville July 16, Cairns July 17, Rockhampton July 23, Bundaberg July 24, Frankston July 31, Taree August 20, Rooty Hill August 21. Tickets: hansofficial.com
DESTINATION COFFEE
Looking for a very literal coffee table book? Destination Coffee by Melbourne author Jane Ormond examines our love of the delicious brew and is designed for the person who not only plans their day around a coffee, but routes their holidays around trying out different coffee shops. The book contains some of the best cities around the globs to find coffee.
Price: $19.99
KINGS OF LEON
The US rockers haven’t been here in a decade, and you’ll have to wait another year to see them, but some things are worth waiting for. They’ll bust out all the hits like Sex On Fire, Radioactive and Use Somebody.
Dates: Sydney March 26, Brisbane March 29, Melbourne April 1, Adelaide April 4, Perth April 7. Tickets: tegdainty.com