Amy Shark - The Sadness Tour | Perth
One of Australia’s premier pop successes, 8 x ARIA Award winner Amy Shark, has today announced The Sadness Tour – a headline tour of Australia and New Zealand in October and November that will follow the August 16 release of her upcoming third studio album ‘Sunday Sadness’.
The Sadness Tour will be Amy Shark’s first headline tour since her massive 60-date run across Regional Australia in 2022, and her first Australian capital city headline shows since 2021’s Cry Forever Tour. Shark will begin The Sadness Tour in Auckland on Saturday 12 October before heading to Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide, then wrapping up in Perth on November 2.
Shark’s most recent singles, ‘Loving Me Lover’, the gold-accredited ‘Can I Shower At Yours’ and ‘Beautiful Eyes’ follow the plethora of hits such as the 7x Platinum ‘Adore’, 7x Platinum and APRA Song Of The Year ‘I Said Hi’, 4x Platinum ‘Mess Her Up’, 2x Platinum ‘Everybody Rise’, Gold accredited single ‘C’MON’ and 2x platinum ‘Love Song’s Ain’t For Us’ from her two previous ARIA #1 albums ‘Cry Forever’ and ‘Love Monster’.
‘Adore’ kickstarted the first of many worldwide tours for Shark, who would later go onto win an ARIA Award in 2020 for her touring efforts in Australia.
Shark’s debut/breakthrough #1 ARIA album and Platinum-certified ‘Love Monster’ was recognised in 2018 with four ARIA awards (Album of the Year, Best Female Artist, Best Pop Release, Best Producer [Dann Hume]) and was nominated for another five. ‘Love Monster’ went on to become the highest selling album by an Australian artist for 2018.
On Shark’s latest album, Gold-certified ‘Cry Forever’, she teamed up with blink 182’s Travis Barker on ‘C’MON’ and global superstar Ed Sheeran to co-write ‘Love Song’s Ain’t For Us’ featuring Grammy award winning artist Keith Urban.
In 2023, Shark graced the cover of Rolling Stone Australia, supported Coldplay for their stadium shows in Perth and made her debut as a judge on Australia Idol – for which she picked up her first Logie, winning the Graham Kennedy Award for Most Popular New Talent.
This win inducted Amy into the illustrious club of Australians who have taken home both an ARIA Award and Logie Award.
2024 saw Amy return to her judging role for a hugely successful second season of Australian Idol.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
All bags are subject to a safety and security search upon entry. No Pass Outs. Please see Kings Park Conditions of Entry for further information.
PRODUCTION REMINDER
Event may contain smoke, haze, strobe lights & pyrotechnics.
WE PLAY RAIN OR SHINE
If it looks like rain, please bring wet weather protection (ponchos & raincoats).
Umbrellas are not permitted into the venue.
TICKETS
All tickets available through Ticketmaster.com.au and 136 100. This is a licensed event. All patrons, including minors & babies, must have a valid ticket for entry. Please note that Companion Cards can only be used when purchasing General Admission tickets.
Box Office for this event is cashless. Door sales available via EFT/Credit unless exhausted prior.
MINORS/BABES IN ARMS POLICY
All patrons, including minors and infants must have a valid ticket for entry.
Our concert events are deemed not suitable for young children or infants. This is a licenced event where alcohol will be served. It is located on a greenfield site with limited lighting while the performance will take place. If you choose to attend with a minor (under 18+), they must be accompanied by a parent or Responsible Adult as per the Liquor Control Act 1988 who assumes full risk. If a minor is NOT ACCOMPANIED by their responsible Adult (parent, step parent, legal guardian, spouse, defacto or someone acting loco parentis in place of a parent), they will be refused entry to the concert and they will not receive a refund on their ticket.
SET TIMES & LINE-UP
Occasionally changes to the line-up and/or program times occur that are out of the Promoters control. The Promoter reserves the right to change the line-up and/or program times without prior notification.
WHAT TO BRING
Picnic rug and hamper, jacket, sun hat, sunscreen, sealed plastic bottled water/soft drink only (NO BYO Alcohol), comfy shoes and good vibes. For seating, see below. Empty aluminium or plastic water bottles are permitted to be brought into the venue for free filling at the water stations.
TICKETS
All reserved seating tickets include a dedicated seat.
-Diamond, Ruby and Gold seating are standard high back chairs, located on the Deck.
-Silver seating is low-to-the-ground beach style chairs, located on the grass.
-General Admission ticket holders will need to bring their own picnic rug or seat if desired.
Low-to-the-ground beach style chairs are recommended in the General Admission area. High back (deck/camping) chairs are permitted, however will be positioned at the rear of the venue.
A seating area is provided for those with wheelchair requirements.
My General Admission tickets say "GENADM" but have row and seat number on them - what does this mean?
This is for ticket tracking purposes only. This information does not mean you have a reserved seat for the event.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are a range of public transport options connecting you to Kings Park & Botanic Garden. Please refer to the Transperth Journey Planner to plan your journey.
BUS SHUTTLE SERVICE
Shuttle buses run along Lovekin Drive & May Drive from 4pm - 7pm, picking up patrons at the lighting towers and delivering to main gate (Gate 1). Please note this is a ONE-WAY SERVICE ONLY, helping inbound patrons to enter the show. There are no return shuttle services. We kindly ask for a gold coin donation for this service, so remember to bring cash with you when using this service– all proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House Perth.
FOOD
A wide range of food options to suit all tastes and budgets will be available for purchase at the venue. Visit jdsfastfoods.com.au to view food vendors in attendance, menus and to pre-order grazing boxes. Patrons can also visit ticketmaster.com.au to pre-order grazing boxes. Alternatively, patrons may bring their own food/picnic. Please be aware of prohibited items listed under “Not Permitted”.
SMOKING, VAPING & E-CIGARETTES
The main event space is smoke, vape and e-cigarette free. If you are caught smoking/vaping outside of the designated smoking area, you may be evicted from the event.
PARKING
Available along Lovekin, Forrest and May Drives. A drop off zone is located at the venue entrance on Lovekin Drive. ACROD Parking is located on Forrest Drive near the DNA Tower. Access Forrest Drive via Park and Poole Avenue entrances, Crawley.
ENQUIRIES
Mellen Events on (08) 9383 3534 or info@mellenevents.com
Reserved Seating Lawn - $152.79
General Admission Deck Standing - $152.79
General Admission Lawn - $122.21
* Ticket prices are exclusive of Ticketmaster's handling fees
ULTIMATE AMY SHARP VIP EXPERIENCE - $407.67 (Standard Ticket) $428.06 (Collector Ticket)
One (1) General Admission Deck Standing ticket to see Amy Shark
Early Entry into the venue before the general public*
Ultimate package exclusive 'Behind the Scenes Tour' & signing session with Amy Shark
'Selfie' opportunity with Amy Shark
Access to Amy Shark pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A**
VIP Tour Poster, signed in person by Amy Shark
Amy Shark VIP Merchandise item designed and created for VIP purchasers
Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate
Early access to select merchandise stand (where available)
Designated VIP check-in and onsite staff
**Due to time constraints, not all questions will be answered
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE + Q&A EXPERIENCE - $326.11 (Standard Ticket) $346.50 (Collector Ticket)
One (1) General Admission Deck Standing ticket to see Amy Shark
Early Entry into the venue before the general public*
'Selfie' opportunity with Amy Shark
Access to Amy Shark pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A**
Amy Shark VIP Merchandise item designed and created for VIP purchasers
Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate
Early access to select merchandise stand (where available)
Designated VIP check-in and onsite staff
*Early Entry may occur after Ultimate Package purchasers, behind the scenes tour/ signing timing dependent
**Due to time constraints, not all questions will be answered
EARLY ENTRY GA LAWN PACKAGE - $213.96 (Standard Ticket) $244.55 (Collector Ticket)
One (1) General Admission standing ticket located on the GA Lawn Standing area to see Amy Shark
Early Entry into the venue and onto the GA Lawn before the general public*
Amy Shark VIP Merchandise item designed and created for VIP purchasers
Commemorative VIP Tour Laminate
Early access to select merchandise stand (where available)
Designated VIP check-in and onsite staff
*Early Entry may occur after Acoustic Performance purchasers, behind the scenes tour/ signing timing dependent and access only to the GA Lawn area.
* Ticket prices are exclusive of Ticketmaster's handling fees
*VIP Patrons please refer to your email from Live Nation VIP for your check in and entry times.
5:30pm – Main Gates
6:15pm – Welcome to Country
6:30pm – Fool Nelson
7:30pm – Culture Wars
8:40pm – Amy Shark
*All times are approximate and subject to change.
*VIP Patrons please refer to your email from Live Nation VIP for your check in and entry times.
The following items are prohibited from entering the venue:
• Glass (Small perfume bottles are permitted).
• Alcohol and Illicit Drugs.
• Drones, professional audio or video recording or broadcasting equipment including SLR or Go Pro (mobile phones permitted), tripods and selfie sticks.
• Trolleys, Wagons & Carts.
• Umbrellas and shade structures including tents.
• Free standing tables (including cheese tables)
• Sporting equipment.
• Metal cutlery, Wine Spikes & Knives (small, blunt cheese knives permitted).
• Unsealed drink containers (empty, reusable bottles up to 750ml permitted; only soft bottles permitted on deck).
• Gang related masks, headwear or helmets.
• Weapons or dangerous goods such as aerosols, flares, fireworks, lasers or laser pointers.
• Large Items – bean bags & air beds, tables, sun shelters, picnic tables, eskies larger than 26L, trolleys or wagons, reclining chairs, large bags including backpacks.
• Third party promotional material such as stickers, flyers, posters, wristbands or tickets.
• Items that in the opinion of the Promoter and Venue could cause harm or public nuisance.
From time-to-time, shows will have different prohibited items due to specific requirements.
All bags, containers and items are subject to a full search at entry to ensure the safety of patrons. Certain confiscated items can be collected from the cloakroom via security. The Promoter does not take responsibility or liability for cloaked items or items you bring to the venue. Please see Kings Park Conditions of Entry for further information.
There are a range of public transport options connecting you to and from Kings Park & Botanic Garden.
After the show Transperth Bus #935 will be operating from Wadjuk Way in Kings Park. This bus travels via St Georges Terrace in Perth city, allowing access to additional transport options. Please refer to the Transperth website for up-to-date timetables and to plan your journey.
A free shuttle bus service will also run from inside Wadjuk Carpark Bus pick up zone. The shuttle service will run between 10:00pm and 11:00pm, dropping off at Elizabeth Quay with a short walk to the Elizabeth Quay Station.
MELLEN EVENTS & RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE WA BUS SHUTTLE SERVICE:
Mellen Events & Ronald McDonald House WA have partnered on a shuttle bus service, which will be on offer to all patrons for this show.
Shuttle buses run along Lovekin Drive & May Drive from 4pm - 7pm, picking up patrons at the lighting towers and delivering to main gate (Gate 1). Please note this is a ONE-WAY SERVICE ONLY, helping inbound patrons to enter the show. There are no return shuttle services. We kindly ask for a gold coin donation for this service, so remember to bring cash with you when using this service – all proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House Perth.
How do I purchase accessibility tickets to a Mellen Events show?
You can purchase accessible tickets directly from the event’s interactive seat map on the Ticketmaster website, by calling the accessible seating line on 1300 446 925, or by submitting an online request to Ticketmaster and selecting Accessible Bookings as a topic.
To avoid delays and missing out of tickets, we highly recommend booking your tickets via the Ticketmaster website where possible.
For more information on booking accessibility tickets please click on the below link:
Accessible Tickets: Everything you need to know
Can I purchase accessibility tickets during a Mellen Events presale?
Yes, absolutely! Accessibility tickets are available to purchase during a Mellen Events presale.
See above on how to purchase tickets to a Mellen Events show.
Can I use a companion card at Mellen Events shows?
Companion cards are accepted for all Mellen Events shows at Kings Park however there may be some restrictions on VIP tickets.
Companion card holders can book by phoning Ticketmaster's accessible seating line on 1300 446 925 or by following the link below.
Companion Card Tickets: Everything you need to know
Please note that all companion card holders must present their companion card on venue entry.
Is there Accessibility Parking?
Dedicated Accessible Parking bays are located on Forrest Drive near the DNA Tower.
Access Forrest Drive via Park and Poole Avenue entrances, Crawley.
Accessible bays are allocated on a first come first served basis to vehicles displaying valid ACROD parking permits.
Patrons parking in accessible parking bays can enter the event via Gate 2.
Alternatively a drop off zone is located at the venue entrance on Lovekin Drive, near Gate 1.
View Parking Map here
Where are the accessible viewing areas located inside the venue?
The Kings Park Concert area is located in a bowl - with patrons entering from the top and walking down. This can be quite steep.
There are two reserved accessible viewing areas for patrons in a wheelchairs which include seats for a companion. Wheelchair users and their companion must have a ticket for these areas purchased from the Ticketmaster website. Additional tickets are subject to availability.
Please note that accessible viewing areas are not on a raised viewing platform.
In the event that the accessible viewing areas sell out, wheelchair users are advised to book Lawn General Admission tickets and enjoy the event from the High Backed seating area positioned at the rear of the venue.
Further Accessibility Information.
Kings Park & Botanic Garden is an outdoor grassed venue therefore, there are some sloped and uneven areas. Grass may also be slippery. Shade is not guaranteed and is only available under trees.
All food and beverage outlets are wheelchair accessible, situated on flat surfaces without steps.
Accessible toilets are located in the main toilet area on Forrest Drive near Gate 2.
Event may contain smoke, haze, strobe lights & pyrotechnics.
Currently our free shuttle bus service operating from 4pm – 7pm does not have accessible access. Please contact Mellen Events at least one week prior to the event if you would like to use this service. The free shuttle bus service only operates pre-event, not post event.
We highly recommend making use of our Accessible Parking bays if you have a valid ACROD Parking permit.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP)
A PEEP is a bespoke 'escape plan' for individuals who may not be able to reach a place of safety unaided or within a satisfactory period of time in the event of any emergency.
Employees and patrons needing assistance evacuating from a Mellen Events venue, even temporarily, must inform and complete a PEEP with event management. The completion of the PEEP will decide upon the best individual evacuation plan in an emergency.
Should you believe you will need bespoke assistance in case of an emergency, please contact info@mellenevents.com or call the Mellen office +61 8 9383 3534
DO I NEED TO PURCHASE A TICKET FOR MY BABY or CHILD?
All patrons, including minors & babies, must have a valid ticket for entry. All minors under 18 years of age who have purchased a ticket will only be permitted into the concert site if they are accompanied by their parent/legal guardian. If a minor is NOT ACCOMPANIED by their parent/legal guardian, they will be refused entry to the concert and they will not receive a refund on their ticket.
MY GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS SAY "GENADM" BUT HAVE ROW & SEAT NUMBERS ON THEM - WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
This is for ticket tracking purposes only. This information does not mean you have a reserved seat for the event. Please refer to SEATING under the TICKET PRICES tab.
General Admission Grass ticket holders will need to bring a picnic blanket or rug with them to sit on (should you wish) or alternatively a low-to-the-ground beach style chair or director/camping chair. Please note that beach chairs (being low-to-the-ground) will be positioned in the first half of the General Admission Grass area and director/camping chairs (being higher off the ground) will be positioned toward the rear of the General Admission Grass area.
I LOST SOME BELONGINGS AT A SHOW // LEFT BEHIND CLOAKED OR CONFISCATED ITEMS - WHAT DO I DO?
Please contact the Mellen Events office on (08) 9383 3534 or info@mellenevents.com in the days immediately after the show. If you cloaked items at the free cloakroom (or had a confiscated item cloaked), please let us know your Cloaking Ticket Number to better help us locate your item.
I PURCHASED A DRINK (ALCOHOLIC) AT THE VENUE & HAVEN'T FINISHED IT BY THE END OF THE SHOW. CAN I WALK OUT THE VENUE WITH IT?
No, the event area is a licensed venue and as such, no alcohol can be taken off the premises (just as you can't purchase a drink at a pub and walk out with it - it must be consumed within the licensed area). Please assist security by leaving any unfinished alcoholic beverages behind