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Iconic Melbourne Band To Play First Sydney Show In 20 Years

Staff Writer

To launch Greatest Hits album.

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80's rock band Painters & Dockers have announced their first Sydney show in 20 years this August, in support of the release of their Greatest Hits album.  

The iconic Melbourne outfit will hit the stage at the Factory Theatre on Saturday 8 August along with special guest act from Brisbane, Ups & Downs.

The band will perform hits that saw them become one of Australia's most beloved rock groups including Die Yuppie Die, Nude School, Basia and more. 

The greatest hits album is also due for an August release and tickets to the Sydney performance can be purchased from Metropolis Touring.