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Live EventsUS Tour 2003Dates to be confirmed Olivia is planning more touring next year. These dates are subject to change.Jan 9 Wilkes Barre PA Kirby Cntr http://www.kirbycenter.org Tickets from ticketmaster. January 10 2003 Verona, NY Turning Stone Casino http://www.turning-stone.comTickets via Ticketmaster. January 12 2003 Englewood, NJ http://www.johnharms.org See website for tickets. Feb 20-23 - Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV http://www.paris-lv.com Tickets on sale now from venue 1-877-374-7469 May 15-18 - Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV July 31-Aug 3 - Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV Oct 16-19 - Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV
Recent North America tourFor photos, set list and information from Olivia's recent 2002 US tour click here.Rumour of appearance at Cliff's Australian tourA surprise appearance by Olivia at Sir Cliff Richard's Mission Estate Winery Concert, New Zealand in February 2003 is not being ruled out (or confirmed!) by the concert organisers. This concert is also being taped for a DVD/VHS release, guest performers will be announced nearer the time.TV and RadioOne World with Olivia Newton-JohnOlivia has filmed a new environmental series called "One World with Olivia Newton-John." The first three shows originate in The Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, with segments from other sensitive marine areas throughout the world. The first three episodes are to premiere Monday, December 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT; Episode 2 at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT; and Episode 3 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on the US cable station Outdoor Life Network. It is then to be shown around the world and go into syndication in North Amercia from Spring 2003. Read the detailed press release.Grease 3Thsi is still in its planning stages and isn't yet confirmed. It'll be made for TV with Didi Conn (Frenchie) working on the script. Olivia says "The planning is so early at the moment that there still isn't a script. I think they are still figuring that out. I think it will be 20 years later with the children of us - you know. Sherry Lansing who is the head of Paramount announced to the press the night we released the DVD in Los Angeles that 'we are going to do Grease 3'. She told John and me that we'll have to sing and dance in it. We will see what happens. We'll see how it turns out".Olivia in ARIA Hall of FameOlivia was inaugurated into the 'Hall of Fame' at the ARIA (Australian Record Industry Awards) on October 15 2002. There's a Realvideo of the event on the ARIA page Click hereWe have a separate page listing TV and radio appearances Magazine ArticlesInterview with OliviaInteresting interview with Olivia from Australia Click here.Koala Blue MerchandiseT-shirts, mugs etc now available from the Koala Blue wine website http://www.koalabluewines.com.au/merchandise.html They have very kindly offered Only Olivia members a 10% discount!1994 InterviewGreat interview with Olivia from Australia, 1994. Click here to read.
| CD ReleasesNew Duet Album Olivia has released her first duet album. The album is entitled '2'. It features Olivia singing with mainly Australian artists. The album was released in Australia 4th November 2002 and went Platinum (70,000 copies shipped). It's planned to be released in the rest of the world in 2003. Click here for cover artwork and details. Order the album online from HMV in Australia. Click for Press Release.
Box Set and compilation plans!MCA/Universal have released some of Olivia's back catalogue in 2002. The next compilation release is to be a Love Songs Collection CD. Also in the plans are releases of Totally Hot and Physical on CD - the initial plans are to include bonus tracks! See press release by record labelA 30th anniversary box set is due in 2003 to celebrate 30 years since her first Gold record for Let Me Be there. It'll include hits and some of those rare B sides. Olivia has recorded a new dance track for release hopefully next year on her nephew's produced dance album (also featuring other artists). Sordid Lives DVDSordid Lives gets a long awaited DVD release in March 2003, following a VHS later in the year. Olivia plays bar fly singer Bitsy Mae, the independent movie was made in 1999. Details of this movie. There are also T shirts with a design based on the play, click for detailsCompilation UK CDAnother compilation from UK "Take Me Home" featuring earlier tracks. Very strange cover. Track details. Order this from amazon.co.ukCharity CDOlivia Newton-John with Rockapella, Jim Brickman, Natalie Cole and Kenny loggins have contributed songs to 20 Christmas Stars Vol 4 CD. Olivia's song is Away In a Manger (which has been available on previous charity releases). Proceeds from the album will benefit various children's charities. Available from Wal-Mart stores in the USA and online from Wal-Mart click here.MiscOlivia Signature Series wine launched Snowdon Wines launched "Olivia" by Olivia Newton-John on the 28th August 2002; her new signature series private Wine label. Now taking orders for the 2003 series! Details available from Koala Blue Wine website
Olivia nominated for Golden GuitarNewton-John will contest the award at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in Australia in January 17-25 2003. Marking a return to her country roots, Newton-John will stand beside Lee Kernaghan to sing their duet A Handful of Dust in the vocal collaboration event. Read more details hereOlivia builds cancer support centerOlivia has marked her 10-year anniversary of victory over cancer by lending her name to a $50 million Melbourne cancer centre. Click here for full article. |
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