Tegan And Sara Will Be Touring Australia

Tegan and Sara fans rejoice, for the Canadian duo have just announced that they’re heading Down Under for a tour in May. Lock up your daughters!

From the press release:

Tegan and Sara Australian Tour 2010
With special guests Astronautalis (USA) and The Jezabels (AUS)
On Sale February 12th, 2010

Canadian twins Tegan and Sara return to Australia in May for a national tour, following the release of their new album ‘Sainthood’ (Warner) last year. ‘Sainthood’ was lavished with acclaim from fans and critics a-like, the first single ‘Hell’ gathering radio spins from alternate and commercial radio around the country.

After years of selling out headline tours and their recent experience in joining the summer festival circuit, which saw them playing to thousands at the Falls Festivals, Southbound and Sunset Sounds in 2008, Tegan and Sara tours have become one of the most anticipated live shows among Aussie music lovers. Their on stage chemistry, incredible musical abilities, infectious pop sensibilities and direct connection with their fans has won hearts all over the world.

In 2010 the girls return with a show full of new songs off ‘Sainthood’, as well as a few crowd favourites.

Joining the girls for his maiden voyage to Australia will be emcee turned indie folkster Astronautalis. The ex-battler, creates a seamless blend where the pugilist becomes the poet, the storyteller becomes the showman, and somehow, strangely, the idea of indie-folk-historical-fiction-hip-hop starts to actually make sense.

Sydney darlings The Jezabels will round out the night’s entertainment, bringing their melodic indie pop sounds to the tour.

Here are the dates.

Tuesday 4 May
The Tivoli
Brisbane QLD
www.thetivoli.net.au
52 Costin Street Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
$55 + bf www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849
Doors 7.00pm

Friday 7 May
Big Top
Sydney NSW
www.bigtopsydney.com
1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point, NSW, 2061
$55 + bf
Tickets available from Big Top Box office – 1300 BIG TOP or
www.bigtopsydney.com and www.ticketek.com.au
Doors 7.00pm

Tuesday 11 May
Forum Theatre
Melbourne VIC
www.forummelbourne.com.au
154 Flinders st (Corner Russell & Flinders Streets) Melbourne, 3000
$55 + bf www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849
Doors 7.00pm

Thursday 13 May
Thebarton Theatre
Adelaide SA
www.thebartontheatre.com.au
112 Henley Beach Road, Torrensville SA 5031
$55 + bf
Tickets available from: Venuetix www.venuetix.com.au or (08) 8225 8888
Doors 7.00pm

Friday 14 May
Fremantle Arts Centre
Fremantle WA
1 Finnerty Street Fremantle WA 6160
$55 + bf
Tickets from www.heatseeker.com.au, Heatseeker retail outlets
Gates open 5.30pm

And now, the ladies perform a song.