The Main Event (1998 concert tour)





























The Main Event Tour

Tour by Olivia Newton-John, John Farnham, Anthony Warlow
Associated album Highlights from The Main Event
Start date 28 October 1998
End date 19 December 1998

No. of shows		 9 in Australia

The Main Event Tour was a 1998 joint concert tour by Australian singers John Farnham, Olivia Newton-John and Anthony Warlow.




Contents






  • 1 Description


  • 2 Set list


  • 3 Tour dates


  • 4 Broadcasts and recordings


  • 5 Personnel


  • 6 External links





Description


The overture would start with the percussionist (Timothy Hook) on the timpani, and the Drummer (Dave Beck). Then the brass would come in, and the last four bars of "You're the Voice" would blend in. The Orchestra, would exchange during the Age of Reason medley with the Farnham Band. The artists would exchange sets, sometimes singing duets.



Set list



  1. "Overture" [Peter Casey and Orchestra]


  2. Age of Reason [JF,ONJ,AW]


  3. Phantom of the Opera [AW,ONJ,JF]


  4. A Little More Love [ONJ,JF,AW]

  5. This is The Moment [Anthony]


  6. Hopelessly Devoted to You [Olivia]


  7. Everytime You Cry [John]

  8. Please Don't Ask Me [ONJ,JF]


  9. You're the One That I Want [ONJ,JF]


  10. The Long And Winding Road [AW,ONJ]


  11. Take Me Home Country Roads [AW,ONJ]


  12. I Honestly Love You [ONJ,AW]

  13. Love Is A Gift [ONJ,AW]


  14. That's Life/Bad Habits" [AW,JF]


  15. Granada [AW,JF]


  16. You've Lost That Loving Feeling [AW,ONJ,JF]


  17. Summer Nights [AW,ONJ,JF]


  18. If Not For You [ONJ,AW,JF]


  19. Let Me Be There [ONJ,AW,JF]


  20. Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head [ONJ,AW,JF]


  21. Jolene [ONJ,AW,JF]

  22. "Hearts On Fire" [ONJ,AW,JF]

  23. Don't You Know it's Magic [ONJ,AW,JF]


  24. You're The Voice [JF,ONJ,AW]



Tour dates





















































Date
 City
 Country
 Venue
28 October 1998
Melbourne
Australia
Melbourne Park
6 November 1998
Hobart
Derwent Entertainment Centre
7 November 1998
16 November 1998
Sydney
Sydney Entertainment Centre
17 November 1998
25 November 1998
Brisbane
Brisbane Entertainment Centre
2 December 1998
Adelaide
Adelaide Entertainment Centre
3 November 1998
11 December 1998
Burswood
Burswood Dome
17 December 1998
 Sydney
 Sydney Entertainment Centre
19 December 1998
 Brisbane
 Brisbane Entertainment Centre


Broadcasts and recordings


Main articles: Highlights from The Main Event and The Main Event (video)

The tour album Highlights from The Main Event went multi-platinum and won an ARIA Award for Highest Selling Australian CD.



Personnel


The Lighting Design was constructed by Chris Newman, a long associate with John Farnham's crew.


Producers: James Erskine, Tony Cochrane & Glenn Wheatley
Executive Producer: David Wilson
Director: Mark Adamson
Music Producer: Ross Fraiser
Recording Engineer: Doug Brady
Lighting Director: Chris Newman

The Farnham Band
Musical Director: Chong Lim

Vocals: Lindsay Field & Lisa Edwards
Drums: Angus Burchall
Bass, Vocals: Joe Creighton
Guitar: Stuart Fraiser
Saxophone/Harmonica: Steve Williams
Guest Guitar: Sam Hawksley

The Touring Orchestra
Musical Director/Conductor: Peter Casey
Concert Master: Phillip Harti
Acoustic Piano: Phil Turcio
Keyboards: Greg Riddell
Bass Guitar: James Kempster
Guitar: Sam Hawksley
Drums: Dave Beck
Percussion: Timothy Hook
Trumpet: Bob Coassin
Woodwind: Lachlan Davidson



External links



  • "The Main Event" at IMDb









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