Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand

In 1985, Dire Straits embarked on a world tour of unprecedented proportions. Promoting their hit album Brothers in Arms, the tour included a thirteen-night residence at Wembley Arena (featuring Eric Clapton helping out) and a brief jaunt at Live Aid (featuring Sting), before winding up in Australia in the Spring of 86. They ended with a 21-night stand at Sydney's Entertainment Center, packing the place every night, and wrapping it all up with one final show on April 26th. Featuring the one-off calypso version of "So Far Away" and an impromtu version of the Australian folk anthem "Walktzing Matilda" (with the whole stadium providing the vocals), it is truly a show for the ages. This show represents a band at their very finest, a band that has perfected the art of transitioning from structured verse/chorus parts to solos and back, bringing the audience along on an emotional and gorgeous journey for each and every song.

150min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Mark Knopfler profile pictureMark KnopflerHimself - Guitar, Vocals
John Illsley profile pictureJohn IllsleyHimself - Bass, Vocals
Jack Sonni profile pictureJack SonniHimself - Guitar, Vocals
Alan Clark profile pictureAlan ClarkHimself - Keyboards
Guy Fletcher profile pictureGuy FletcherHimself - Keyboards, Vocals
Chris White profile pictureChris WhiteHimself - Sax, Flute, Drums
Terry Williams profile pictureTerry WilliamsHimself - Drums

About Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand

Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand Overview

In 1985, Dire Straits embarked on a world tour of unprecedented proportions. Promoting their hit album Brothers in Arms, the tour included a thirteen-night residence at Wembley Arena (featuring Eric Clapton helping out) and a brief jaunt at Live Aid (featuring Sting), before winding up in Australia in the Spring of 86. They ended with a 21-night stand at Sydney's Entertainment Center, packing the place every night, and wrapping it all up with one final show on April 26th. Featuring the one-off calypso version of "So Far Away" and an impromtu version of the Australian folk anthem "Walktzing Matilda" (with the whole stadium providing the vocals), it is truly a show for the ages. This show represents a band at their very finest, a band that has perfected the art of transitioning from structured verse/chorus parts to solos and back, bringing the audience along on an emotional and gorgeous journey for each and every song.

Runtime: 150min

Extra details

Original Title: Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand
Original Language: English