Tom Jones To Play Melbourne Concert

Veteran crooner and throwback Simpsons guest-star (remember that?) Tom Jones has announced that he will perform a one-off show in Melbourne next week — supported by resurgent Aussie troubadour Lanie Lane — in the lead-up to his appearance at the AFL Grand Final on September 27.

The man made famous by hits such as What's New, Pussycat? (and a billion other songs) will now take to the Forum Theatre on Wednesday, September 24, ahead of his weekend soiree at the footy. As par for the course, fans will be treated to a range of tracks from the acclaimed singer's extensive, colourful back catalogue — you know, which he's only spent the past half-century compiling — as well as newer material drawn from 2012's Spirit In The Room LP and its predecessor, Praise & Blame (2010).

He'll be joined by the ever-luminous Ms Lane, who has a new album up her sleeve — Night Shade — set for release on October 24, via Ivy League. It's been a little while since we've heard much from Lanie's camp, so her return to the limelight with her new album and support slot for Jones should prove a most enlightening experience for those fortunate enough to be in attendance.

Tickets for Tom Jones' Forum Theatre show will be available for purchase from 10am this Friday, September 19. If you can't make that show, you're not totally out of luck — following his Grand Final appearance, he and young buck Ed Sheeran will be putting on a free-entry, post-game celebration show for all and sundry. Entry is via gates 4-6 from 6pm, September 27.

See the Gig Guide or check The Music App for more details.