Don McLean to Return to QPAC Concert Hall, 21 March

Back by popular demand following his 2013 tour, which saw sold-out performances across Australia, Don McLean will return to Queensland Performing Art Centre's (QPAC's) Concert Hall on Monday 21 March 2016, for a one-night-only performance of his celebrated works.

Famous for the sprawling opus 'American Pie' that is engrained in intergenerational musical tapestry, this master songwriter also penned huge hits including 'Vincent (Starry Starry Night)', 'Castles In The Air', 'Dreidel', and 'And I Love You So'.

With a career spanning over 40 years, 20 albums, six American Top 40 singles, and 40 Gold and Platinum records worldwide, Don McLean is renowned as one of the truly great singers and songwriters in contemporary music history.

Australia's love affair with Don McLean has been a long and rewarding one, with the artist holding the attendance record at Sydney's Capitol Theatre with 18 consecutive performances, breaking the record held by Joni Mitchell.

Don't miss this legend live in the acclaimed acoustics of QPAC's Concert Hall, and prepare your own voice, as you know the sing-a-long to end all sing-a-longs will be performed in this exciting, rare treat for Brisbane audiences!

Returning to Australia for the first time in three years, don't miss the chance to secure tickets for Don McLean on 21 March 2016. Tickets are on sale now at qpac.com.au or phone 136 246.

The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) is located within Queensland's vibrant cultural precinct at South Bank, Brisbane. The Centre is focused on creating a world where the performing arts matter to everyone.

Welcoming more than 1.4 million visitors and presenting over 1200 performances annually the QPAC experience extends beyond the theatre with a range of unique spaces to eat, drink, and enjoy free live entertainment.

Visit www.qpac.com.au to learn more about Queensland's Centre for live performance and the range of exciting events and initiatives on offer year round. To come a little closer to QPAC find out more about QPAC Membership here.

IF YOU GO:

QPAC in association with Bluesfest Touring presents:

Don McLean

When: Monday 21 March 2016 at 8.00pm

Where: Concert Hall, QPAC, Cultural Centre, South Bank, Brisbane

Tickets*: Refer to qpac.com.au for current pricing

Bookings: qpac.com.au or 136 246

Don McLean is an American folk-singer known for his ability to tell story through song. Many of his works were inspired by true events; 'Vincent' was inspired by troubled artist Vincent Van Gough, 'American Pie', was inspired by the tragic death of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & The Big Bopper in a plane crash, 'Wonderful Baby' is about Fred Astaire (whom later covered the song himself), and 'Superman's Ghost', was inspired by George Reeves who portrayed Superman.

Don also has writing credits for artists including Drake and Olivia Newton-John. He is held in the highest regard by musical royalty; his cover of Roy Orbison's hit 'Crying', which peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard charts, was named by Orbison as the best cover of the song he had ever heard, claiming McLean did a better job than he did. His songs have been covered by Elvis Presley, Shirley Bassey, Glen Campbell, Josh Groban, George Michael, Madonna, and even punk band NOFX.

For further information, go to www.don-mclean.com.

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