Everything You Need To Know About Eminem’s 2019 Rapture Australian Tour

19 February 2019 | 3:37 pm | Staff Writer

A killer setlist, solid supports and more.

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The wait is almost over – Eminem’s huge 2019 Australian tour kicks off tomorrow night in Brisbane.

Fans have been anxiously awaiting the return of Marshall Mathers since 2014, when he last ventured Down Under in support of The Marshall Mathers LP 2, and equipped with a new record, some sweet supports and a killer setlist, the Rapture tour is looking to outdo all previous efforts. Here’s everything you need to know.



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THE TOUR

The Australian leg of Eminem’s 2019 Rapture tour will kick off tomorrow night at Queensland Sport & Athletics Centre before taking on Sydney’s ANZ Stadium on February 22, Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 24 and Perth’s Optus Stadium on February 27, with ticketing and other info available via theGuide below.

THE ALBUM

The epic stadium tour is in support of Eminem’s latest album, Kamikaze, which dropped last August out of nowhere. "Tried not 2 overthink this 1… enjoy,” the rapper said via Twitter when announcing the LP.

In an interview with Sway Calloway last year, Eminem said his latest album serves as a response to criticism he received from 2017's Revival, something the above single, Fall, illustrates perfectly.

The album debuted at #1 on the Australian Albums chart upon release and also featured Perth singer Donna Burke on single Good Guy, with Eminem sampling her vocals from a tune called Glassy Sky, which originally appeared on hit anime show Tokyo Ghoul.

Check out our track-by-track for more insight into Eminem’s tenth studio LP. 

THE SHOW

Eminem’s first show of 2019 took place across the weekend in Honululu, with the rapper sharing some images from the event via his website.


THE SETLIST

The setlist was reportedly 31 songs long and *spoiler alert* saw Eminem open with Greatest before dishing up a fairly balanced show that included fan favourites Rap God, 'Till I Collapse, My Name Is, The Real Slim Shady, Without Me and more before he ended things with Not Afraid and an encore of Lose Yourself.

THE SUPPORTS

Earlier this month, Australian hip hop heavyweights Hilltop Hoods were confirmed as a main tour support, alongside previous collaborators Boogie and Royce da 5'9".

Eminem got Royce da 5′9″ on stage in Honululu for Bad Meets Evil’s Fast Lane.

THE PLAYING TIMES

Brisbane

Public Gates: 4:45pm

Boogie: 5:45pm

Royce Da 5’9”: 6:25pm

Hilltop Hoods: 7:30pm

Eminem: 8:45pm

Sydney

Public Gates: 5:15pm

Boogie: 6:15pm

Royce Da 5’9”: 6:55pm

Hilltop Hoods: 8:00pm

Eminem: 9:15pm

Melbourne

Public Gates: 4:45pm

Boogie: 5:45pm

Royce Da 5’9”: 6:25pm

Hilltop Hoods: 7:30pm

Eminem: 8:45pm

Perth 

Public Gates: 5:15pm

Boogie: 6:15pm

Royce Da 5’9”: 6:55pm

Hilltop Hoods: 8:00pm

Eminem: 9:15pm