Catch Mike Oldfield’s ‘Tubular Bells’ Live in Concert This August

The captivating live show is arranged and conducted by Mike Oldfield’s long-term collaborator, Robin A Smith.

Image via robin-smith.co.uk

After selling out shows across the UK and Europe in 2023, the 50th anniversary concert series of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells is heading to Australia.

Celebrating one of the greatest albums of all time, the series of shows are arranged by Mike Oldfield’s long-term collaborator, Robin A Smith, who also leads the orchestral concerts.

Smith has collaborated with Oldfield for over 25 years, working with the British musician on Tubular Bells 2 and Tubular Bells 3 and performing with him live on many occasions, including at the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony.

Performing at 15 theatres across Australia, fans can expect to hear Tubular Bells in full along with other compositions from Oldfield’s stacked back catalogue, including ‘Moonlight Shadow’, ‘To France’ and ‘Man in the Rain’.

The first show takes place in Sydney at the State Theatre on Saturday, August 3 before the tour crisscrosses its way around Australia. The final show takes place in Perth at the Astor Theatre on Saturday, August 24.

“The show premiered at the Royal Festival Hall in London in 2021 to great acclaim,” Smith said in a statement. “The wonderful thing about Tubular Bells is the way it evokes such melodic beauty and drama. It’s as fresh today as it was when Mike created it in 1971. I love having the chance to bring it to new audiences as well as those who, like me, are still captivated by it whenever they hear it.”

Released by 19-year-old Mike Oldfield in 1973, Tubular Bells became a global hit after the opening theme was used in the movie The Exorcist. Written and recorded by Oldfield, the mostly instrumental album was critically praised across the board, winning the 1974 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition.

50 years on and Tubular Bells remains a touchstone in music history. It’s the highest-selling instrumental album of all time and is certified platinum 9x in the UK.

The chance to witness this classic album being performed live is an incredible opportunity for any music lover and one we can’t wait to experience.

Tickets are on sale this Wednesday, April 24 via David Roy Williams Entertainment.

Mike Oldfield’s tubular bells live Australian tour

Saturday, August 3 - State Theatre, Sydney

Sunday, August 4 - Anita’s Theatre, Wollongong

Wednesday, August 7 - Art House, Wyong

Thursday, August 8 - Civic Theatre, Newcastle

Friday, August 9 - Twin Towns, Tweed Heads

Saturday, August 10 - The Empire Theatre, Toowoomba

Sunday, August 11 - Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane

Wednesday, August 14 - Caloundra Events Centre, Caloundra

Thursday, August 15 - Canberra Theatre, Canberra

Friday, August 16 - The Playhouse Theatre, Geelong

Saturday, August 17 - Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Sunday, August 18 - Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide

Monday, August 19 - Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston

Wednesday, August 21 - Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo

Friday, August 23 - Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, Bunbury

Saturday, August 24 - Astor Theatre, Perth

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