ICEHOUSEAustralian music legend Iva Davies has yet another accolade to add to the family scrapbook with the official awarding today of Platinum sales status to Icehouse's 2011 compilation White Heat: 30 Hits.
At an intimate ceremony at the headquarters of Icehouse distributor Universal Music Australia, the humble Mr Davies was liberal with his thanks and praise for the people behind him, while Universal Music Asia Pacific president George Ash said: "Iva's music continues to fascinate audiences around the world, and to see the band back playing to their new and established fans will be a dream for many.
“Few artists have been able to transcend the years and resonate with new audiences and Iva's Icehouse is most definitely one of those special few.
“We couldn't be more excited for Iva on his Platinum award and seeing the band back doing what they do best, playing to adoring fans around the country.”
That's exactly what Icehouse will do come September, too, with the sales achievement being backed up by the announcement that Davies is planning a national tour – the Platinum Concert Series – as well as some special outdoor concerts, to be announced over the next couple of months.
Supports are yet to be announced for any of the shows, but the tour will commence on Wednesday, September 3, at Canberra's Southern Cross Club Events Centre before taking in Ballarat, Wyong, regional south-east Queensland, Penrith, an unspecified WA show, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, wrapping up in early February next year.
More shows are yet to be announced.
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In a nod of respect to the fans who helped make this all happen, the Icehouse Fan Club and Facebook friends will have access to various show tickets via a special code on Wednesday, June 11, of which they will be notified on the day.
Tickets will go on sale for the general public at 9am on Monday, June 16.
Check the Gig Guide or Icehouse's website for further details.
