Eminem fans in Australia are in for a treat as the self-proclaimed "Rap God" will kick off a tour in the country early next year. Plus, he's bringing rap sensations Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole along with him.
According to Billboard, the hip-hop superstar will headline four stadium shows in February. The run will open with Eminem's first-ever date in New Zealand on Feb. 15, followed by performances in each of Australia's big-three cities: Melbourne on Feb. 19, Brisbane on Feb. 20 and Sydney on Feb. 22.
Promoter Paul Dainty's Dainty Group promises that the concerts, which are billed under the name "Rapture," will be a "game-changing hip-hop event."
In addition, Australian hip-hop star 360 will join the bill as will New Zealand rapper David Dallas, who is confirmed to play in Auckland, New Zealand.
"I'm pretty stoked," Dallas told Billboard. "Eminem has generations of fans in New Zealand. He's never been here, so it's going to be huge."
The last time the Dainty Group hosted a stadium tour in Australia for the 40-year-old Detroit native in 2011, the show quickly sold-out. Now Dainty says he wants "Rapture" to become an annual event, with a long term vision of "showcasing the best of the best in hip hop at affordable prices to the punter."
General tickets go on sale Oct. 31, but the pre-sale starts Oct. 24. Ticket prices for all dates range from about $95 to $290 USD.
Shady fans in the U.S. can see him early next month on "Saturday Night Live," which was confirmed via the SNL Twitter account last week.
"Rapture" 2014 Australasian Tour Dates:
Feb. 15 - Auckland, Western Springs
Feb. 19 - Melbourne, Etihad Stadium
Feb. 20 - Brisbane, Suncorp Stadium
Feb. 22 - Sydney, ANZ Stadium
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