Australian legend Tina Arena will make her return to the stage in 2021, today confirming a headline tour of the country. 

The ARIA Hall of Famer will kick off the run in May, with shows confirmed in Brisbane, Sydney, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth, Wollongong and Canberra. 

Renowned composer, violinist and dancer Eric Avery will open for Arena on the tour. 

“2020 has been such a challenging year for us all in so many ways with the music, arts and entertainment sectors suffering,” Arena said.

"It's really important for us all to have something to look forward to and return to doing the things we cherish the most as much as possible. Performing is my lifeblood - it's all I've ever wanted to do! - and I can't wait to be back on stage singing and connecting with my fans through the power of music.

"My art is all about sharing and when I'm giving it my all, the band's locked in and the audience is responsive - there's no greater feeling in the world!

"It's a special kind of energy exchange; the whole atmosphere seems to shift. Just thinking about it now, I miss performing so much! It actually feeds my soul. I am also pretty excited to have a reason to glam-up again, to be honest." 

Tickets for all shows go on sale from 10am local time on Monday 16 November. 

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