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News : AC/DC still playing Etihad Stadium

By on September 24, 2009

Legendary rockers AC/DC will play their Black Ice tour concerts at Etihad Stadium in February after the date was previously thrown into doubt because of AFL objections.

The recent signing of a new contract between the league and the stadium has allowed AC/DC to go ahead with the three Melbourne shows on February 11, 13 and 15.

The AFL had previously objected saying those dates would clash with a possible pre-season NAB Cup match.

The league and the stadium announced their new deal today, worth an extra $5.5 million to AFL clubs over a 15-year period.

The deal raised the minimum number of matches to be played at the venue but also gives the stadium’s operators greater flexibility to stage non-football events, such as concerts like AC/DC.

The Aussie rockers have sold 180,000 tickets for their Melbourne shows.

Source: The Australian

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