Celtic Thunder to Dedicate Mythology Australian Tour to George Donaldson, May-June 2014

Following the tragic death of original principal singer George Donaldson last month, Celtic Thunder has announced they will be dedicating their upcoming Mythology Australian tour in May/June this year to the late member. George's death has stunned his fellow band mates, along with their fans. He was highly regarded and loved by all. Affectionately known as "Big George", he was invaluable in helping to establish the show's trademark celebration of Celtic heritage.

Emmet Cahill, who left the show in December to pursue a solo career, has graciously rescheduled other commitments to join the tour with Keith, Ryan, Neil and Colm, to pay tribute and honour their lost friend and colleague. "I am deeply saddened by the death of not only a colleague but a friend and felt that it was only right to re join the guys on this momentous occasion, paying homage to a wonderful man."

Ahead of the tour commencing, the internationally successful group will arrive in Sydney on May 7 for a three day promo visit ahead of their biggest tour to date, beginning in Hobart May 12. The spectacular Mythology tour will be covering an extensive 22 dates across capital city and regional markets throughout Australia, concluding in Perth on June 13.

The Mythology DVD debuted at #1 on the ARIA chart and remained on the chart for 25 weeks. Following on from Mythology and to coincide with the tour Universal Music Australia will be releasing a new DVD and CD package on April 18 titled My Land. This is an Australian exclusive release.

My Land DVD is an hour-long journey alongside the members of Celtic Thunder as they bring you to their favourite places in Ireland and Scotland, chat about growing up Celtic, about making the Mythology Show and about the love they feel for their homeland. The DVD features footage and interviews with George Donaldson at his home in Scotland, and in Ireland interacting with the rest of Celtic Thunder. The My Land package also features a bonus CD with unreleased audio tracks from Mythology.

Both the bonus DVD and CD will feature an extra special tribute the Australian fans, a Celtic Thunder version of Waltzing Matilda, recorded especially for the Australian release of My Land and available just in time for the Mythology tour.

Mythology is without a doubt Celtic Thunder's most extravagant and spectacular show to date. Taking you through the history of the Celtic people, this show looks back at the heritage and influences of the Celtic community. To see what Australian audiences can expect click here.

2014 Australian Tour Dates:

Hobart Hotel Grand Chancellor Monday 12th May

Launceston Princess Theatre Tuesday 13th May

Townsville Townsville Entertainment Centre Saturday 17th May

Mackay Mackay Convention Centre Sunday 18th May

*Rockhampton Pilbeam Theatre Tuesday 20th May

Maryborough Brolga Theatre Wednesday 21st May

Brisbane Brisbane Entertainment Centre Friday 23rd May

Gold Coast Jupiters Casino Theatre Saturday 24th May

Tamworth Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre Sunday 25th May

Newcastle Newcastle Entertainment Centre Tuesday 27th May

Wollongong WIN Entertainment Centre Wednesday 28th May

Sydney The Star Event Centre Friday 30th May

Canberra Royal Theatre Saturday 31st May

*Albury Albury Entertainment Centre Sunday 1st June

Bendigo Bendigo Stadium Tuesday 3rd June

Ballarat Wendouree Performing Arts Centre Wednesday 4th June

Geelong Geelong Arena Friday 6th June

Melbourne The Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Saturday 7th June

Exhibition Centre

Adelaide Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre Monday 9th June

Adelaide Adelaide Entertainment Centre Theatre Tuesday 10th June

Mandurah The Boardwalk Theatre Thursday 12th June

Perth Perth Arena Friday 13th June

Tickets on Sale Now at www.ticketek.com.au / 132 849. *Tickets available at venue box office. For information about the Mythology Tour 2014, visit www.celticthunder.com/tour. Celtic Thunder Official Site - www.celticthunder.ie.

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