03/17/2013
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Kiss News
03/17/2013
KISS ROCK THE SOCKS OFF MACKAY!
By Fallon Hudson
IN the world of showbiz there are high expectations.
And last night Mackay met them when American rock gods KISS rocked the socks off Mackay fans.
In a concert that was pure showmanship, the rockers from the 70s, worked the stage and played up to the audience like it was their first time.
They belted out their hits Rock and Roll All Night and Lick it Up.
While on stage the crowd saw Gene Simmons tongue in the flesh and watched Paul Stanley fly across the fans on a flying fox.
Not only that, you could feel the heat from the stage as balls of fire shot up through the air.
Along with fire there were fireworks and confetti guns.
MECC manager Mark Fawcett said he was proud of what they achieved at the Virgin Australia Stadium
"What we did last night was a dream come true. We put on a capital city concert.
"There was 99 percent of Mackay behind this concert," he said.By Fallon Hudson
IN the world of showbiz there are high expectations.
And last night Mackay met them when American rock gods KISS rocked the socks off Mackay fans.
In a concert that was pure showmanship, the rockers from the 70s, worked the stage and played up to the audience like it was their first time.
They belted out their hits Rock and Roll All Night and Lick it Up.
While on stage the crowd saw Gene Simmons tongue in the flesh and watched Paul Stanley fly across the fans on a flying fox.
Not only that, you could feel the heat from the stage as balls of fire shot up through the air.
Along with fire there were fireworks and confetti guns.
MECC manager Mark Fawcett said he was proud of what they achieved at the Virgin Australia Stadium
"What we did last night was a dream come true. We put on a capital city concert.
"There was 99 percent of Mackay behind this concert," he said.
After months of planning, the concert proved that Mackay was very much capable of holding international acts such as KISS and Motley Crue.
Fans travelled as far as Brisbane and as north as Cairns to see KISS. Many of them painting their faces as their favourite member of KISS.
Mr Fawcett said about 12,000 people packed the stadium and that everyone was well behaved.
"The behaviour of the rows was really great and because of that it allows us to be able to something like this again."
He said the shuttle buses were a huge success, picking up and dropping off concert goers.
Mr Fawcett said the last bus to pick up people was at 12.15am.
This morning Mr Fawcett and concert organisers were in the process of cleaning up the stadium and pulling down the stage.
IN the world of showbiz there are high expectations.
And last night Mackay met them when American rock gods KISS rocked the socks off Mackay fans.
In a concert that was pure showmanship, the rockers from the 70s, worked the stage and played up to the audience like it was their first time.
They belted out their hits Rock and Roll All Night and Lick it Up.
While on stage the crowd saw Gene Simmons tongue in the flesh and watched Paul Stanley fly across the fans on a flying fox.
Not only that, you could feel the heat from the stage as balls of fire shot up through the air.
Along with fire there were fireworks and confetti guns.
MECC manager Mark Fawcett said he was proud of what they achieved at the Virgin Australia Stadium
"What we did last night was a dream come true. We put on a capital city concert.
"There was 99 percent of Mackay behind this concert," he said.By Fallon Hudson
IN the world of showbiz there are high expectations.
And last night Mackay met them when American rock gods KISS rocked the socks off Mackay fans.
In a concert that was pure showmanship, the rockers from the 70s, worked the stage and played up to the audience like it was their first time.
They belted out their hits Rock and Roll All Night and Lick it Up.
While on stage the crowd saw Gene Simmons tongue in the flesh and watched Paul Stanley fly across the fans on a flying fox.
Not only that, you could feel the heat from the stage as balls of fire shot up through the air.
Along with fire there were fireworks and confetti guns.
MECC manager Mark Fawcett said he was proud of what they achieved at the Virgin Australia Stadium
"What we did last night was a dream come true. We put on a capital city concert.
"There was 99 percent of Mackay behind this concert," he said.
After months of planning, the concert proved that Mackay was very much capable of holding international acts such as KISS and Motley Crue.
Fans travelled as far as Brisbane and as north as Cairns to see KISS. Many of them painting their faces as their favourite member of KISS.
Mr Fawcett said about 12,000 people packed the stadium and that everyone was well behaved.
"The behaviour of the rows was really great and because of that it allows us to be able to something like this again."
He said the shuttle buses were a huge success, picking up and dropping off concert goers.
Mr Fawcett said the last bus to pick up people was at 12.15am.
This morning Mr Fawcett and concert organisers were in the process of cleaning up the stadium and pulling down the stage.
03/16/2013
KISS MOVED MACKAY!
CROWD brought to tears after singing along with rock superstars KISS to remember murdered girl Shandee Blackburn, who was named after one of their songs.
By Kate Kyriacou, John O'Brien / The Courier-Mail
MURDERED Mackay woman Shandee Blackburn would have been front and centre when international rock superstars KISS - the band that gave her her name - took to the stage in her hometown.
Instead, her family watched in delight as lead singer Paul Stanley last night did an acoustic version of the band's song Shandi for Shandee.
Ms Blackburn was stabbed to death early last month as she walked home from work.
She was less than a block from home when her attacker struck.
"I think everyone knows about a girl called Shandee Blackburn," Stanley told the Mackay crowd last night.
"We lost her and we wish she could be here with us, so why don't we sing a song for her, all of us."
Shandee's mother Vicki said she had no idea the band had agreed to their request to play the song she'd named her daughter for.CROWD brought to tears after singing along with rock superstars KISS to remember murdered girl Shandee Blackburn, who was named after one of their songs.
By Kate Kyriacou, John O'Brien / The Courier-Mail
MURDERED Mackay woman Shandee Blackburn would have been front and centre when international rock superstars KISS - the band that gave her her name - took to the stage in her hometown.
Instead, her family watched in delight as lead singer Paul Stanley last night did an acoustic version of the band's song Shandi for Shandee.
Ms Blackburn was stabbed to death early last month as she walked home from work.
She was less than a block from home when her attacker struck.
"I think everyone knows about a girl called Shandee Blackburn," Stanley told the Mackay crowd last night.
"We lost her and we wish she could be here with us, so why don't we sing a song for her, all of us."
Shandee's mother Vicki said she had no idea the band had agreed to their request to play the song she'd named her daughter for.
"I wasn't looking forward to it (the concert)," she said.
"It was just another one of those days where Shandee should have been there. I was quite angry that she couldn't be there."
Mrs Blackburn bought the KISS tickets as an early birthday present for Shandee.
"One of the detectives (investigating her murder) said to me that his interpretation of Shandee was that she would have told me to go out and have fun, not to get upset, and enjoy the night."
She said many of those in the audience sang along to the touching tribute.
"It was just really sweet and at the end he said 'let's say goodnight and goodbye to Shandee'," Mrs Blackburn said.
"I wasn't crying at all until then.
"It was a very special moment."
Mrs Blackburn said it was still important that Mackay residents think about their movements around the early hours of February 9 in the hope it could help the investigation.
Shandee was killed around 12.30am.
The stadium was within earshot of the Harrup Park Country Club where Shandee worked the late shift the night she was killed.
"So we say good night and we say goodbye to Shandee - and now let's get crazy!" frontman Paul Stanley said following the tribute.
The sugar and mining town was an unlikely place for such a big show, the 12,000-plus capacity crowd at Virgin Australia Stadium equating to around 10 per cent of the city's population.
"We've played all the big cities in Australia," Stanley told the crowd.
"Some people said, why the hell Mackay? I said, Mackay is gonna show ya, size doesn't matter!"
KISSteria gripped the town as the veteran supergroup wrapped up their Australian tour with a bang.
Lots of bangs, actually. As with any KISS show there were pyrotechnics galore, along with theatrics from fire-breathing and blood-spitting to levitating platforms and aerial hijinks above the crowd.
As with the rest of the tour, the emphasis was on the back catalogue, with classic hits such as Detroit Rock City, Deuce and Dr Love. Hell or Hallelujah and Outta This World, from the current album Monster, were the only new songs on the setlist.
The Monster Tour marks KISS's 40th anniversary year, and features support acts Motley Crue, Thin Lizzy and Diva Demolition.
By Kate Kyriacou, John O'Brien / The Courier-Mail
MURDERED Mackay woman Shandee Blackburn would have been front and centre when international rock superstars KISS - the band that gave her her name - took to the stage in her hometown.
Instead, her family watched in delight as lead singer Paul Stanley last night did an acoustic version of the band's song Shandi for Shandee.
Ms Blackburn was stabbed to death early last month as she walked home from work.
She was less than a block from home when her attacker struck.
"I think everyone knows about a girl called Shandee Blackburn," Stanley told the Mackay crowd last night.
"We lost her and we wish she could be here with us, so why don't we sing a song for her, all of us."
Shandee's mother Vicki said she had no idea the band had agreed to their request to play the song she'd named her daughter for.CROWD brought to tears after singing along with rock superstars KISS to remember murdered girl Shandee Blackburn, who was named after one of their songs.
By Kate Kyriacou, John O'Brien / The Courier-Mail
MURDERED Mackay woman Shandee Blackburn would have been front and centre when international rock superstars KISS - the band that gave her her name - took to the stage in her hometown.
Instead, her family watched in delight as lead singer Paul Stanley last night did an acoustic version of the band's song Shandi for Shandee.
Ms Blackburn was stabbed to death early last month as she walked home from work.
She was less than a block from home when her attacker struck.
"I think everyone knows about a girl called Shandee Blackburn," Stanley told the Mackay crowd last night.
"We lost her and we wish she could be here with us, so why don't we sing a song for her, all of us."
Shandee's mother Vicki said she had no idea the band had agreed to their request to play the song she'd named her daughter for.
"I wasn't looking forward to it (the concert)," she said.
"It was just another one of those days where Shandee should have been there. I was quite angry that she couldn't be there."
Mrs Blackburn bought the KISS tickets as an early birthday present for Shandee.
"One of the detectives (investigating her murder) said to me that his interpretation of Shandee was that she would have told me to go out and have fun, not to get upset, and enjoy the night."
She said many of those in the audience sang along to the touching tribute.
"It was just really sweet and at the end he said 'let's say goodnight and goodbye to Shandee'," Mrs Blackburn said.
"I wasn't crying at all until then.
"It was a very special moment."
Mrs Blackburn said it was still important that Mackay residents think about their movements around the early hours of February 9 in the hope it could help the investigation.
Shandee was killed around 12.30am.
The stadium was within earshot of the Harrup Park Country Club where Shandee worked the late shift the night she was killed.
"So we say good night and we say goodbye to Shandee - and now let's get crazy!" frontman Paul Stanley said following the tribute.
The sugar and mining town was an unlikely place for such a big show, the 12,000-plus capacity crowd at Virgin Australia Stadium equating to around 10 per cent of the city's population.
"We've played all the big cities in Australia," Stanley told the crowd.
"Some people said, why the hell Mackay? I said, Mackay is gonna show ya, size doesn't matter!"
KISSteria gripped the town as the veteran supergroup wrapped up their Australian tour with a bang.
Lots of bangs, actually. As with any KISS show there were pyrotechnics galore, along with theatrics from fire-breathing and blood-spitting to levitating platforms and aerial hijinks above the crowd.
As with the rest of the tour, the emphasis was on the back catalogue, with classic hits such as Detroit Rock City, Deuce and Dr Love. Hell or Hallelujah and Outta This World, from the current album Monster, were the only new songs on the setlist.
The Monster Tour marks KISS's 40th anniversary year, and features support acts Motley Crue, Thin Lizzy and Diva Demolition.
03/16/2013
"COLD GIN" FROM MACKAY MEET & GREET SHOW
03/16/2013
KISS AND THE MACKAY KISS ARMY!
03/16/2013
KISS FILMS TV SPOTS FOR ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE
03/16/2013
KISS INSPIRED HORROR ARTWORK
03/15/2013
KISS FAN WINS MEET AND GREET TICKETS
03/15/2013
MACKAY EMBRACES SUPER-SIZED CONCERT!
Story by Pam frost
Photo by Lee Constable
MACKAY residents and businesses are getting into the KISS spirit as the town prepares for this weekend's concert.
Ticket sales were on track to break the record for the biggest concert held in Mackay, MECC manager Mark Fawcett said.
A couple of hundred tickets are still available but Mr Fawcett is urging people not to leave their ticket purchases to the last minute to avoid long line-ups at the gate.
"We'd like it to be easier for people to get into the stadium on the night," he said. "If we have to sell tickets as well as get people in, it really gets congested."
Residents and businesses are making the most out of the concert that will rock Mackay.
Caneland Central's JB Hi Fi has embraced the KISS spirit with a display of posters, KISS CDs and even some old vinyl records, which sold out.Story by Pam frost
Photo by Lee Constable
MACKAY residents and businesses are getting into the KISS spirit as the town prepares for this weekend's concert.
Ticket sales were on track to break the record for the biggest concert held in Mackay, MECC manager Mark Fawcett said.
A couple of hundred tickets are still available but Mr Fawcett is urging people not to leave their ticket purchases to the last minute to avoid long line-ups at the gate.
"We'd like it to be easier for people to get into the stadium on the night," he said. "If we have to sell tickets as well as get people in, it really gets congested."
Residents and businesses are making the most out of the concert that will rock Mackay.
Caneland Central's JB Hi Fi has embraced the KISS spirit with a display of posters, KISS CDs and even some old vinyl records, which sold out.
Media manager Krista Bagley said it was a way they could get involved in the big event.
"It's just more to promote the music theme in Mackay," Ms Bagley said. "I think it's just really exciting. A few of us will be going to the concert. We love our rock and roll."
Ms Bagley said their KISS products were selling well, along with products for cover bands including Thin Lizzy and Motley Crue.
"We've been selling quite a few, we got in some vinyl for it and people have been really going for that as well."
Mr Fawcett said letterbox drops had gone out to residents around the stadium and he was pleased by the community's response to the big night.
"There's a real excitement in town and people are really, really looking forward for this event."
People are encouraged to park at the MECC and take the free shuttle bus to the stadium, as there will be limited parking. The shuttle will run from 3pm to 12.30am.
Juliet St will be closed between the Vigoro grounds and the stadium from 3pm.
Bridge Rd will be closed between Vigoro grounds and Lamb St. There will be limited access to the car park on Bridge Rd, near the netball courts.
Photo by Lee Constable
MACKAY residents and businesses are getting into the KISS spirit as the town prepares for this weekend's concert.
Ticket sales were on track to break the record for the biggest concert held in Mackay, MECC manager Mark Fawcett said.
A couple of hundred tickets are still available but Mr Fawcett is urging people not to leave their ticket purchases to the last minute to avoid long line-ups at the gate.
"We'd like it to be easier for people to get into the stadium on the night," he said. "If we have to sell tickets as well as get people in, it really gets congested."
Residents and businesses are making the most out of the concert that will rock Mackay.
Caneland Central's JB Hi Fi has embraced the KISS spirit with a display of posters, KISS CDs and even some old vinyl records, which sold out.Story by Pam frost
Photo by Lee Constable
MACKAY residents and businesses are getting into the KISS spirit as the town prepares for this weekend's concert.
Ticket sales were on track to break the record for the biggest concert held in Mackay, MECC manager Mark Fawcett said.
A couple of hundred tickets are still available but Mr Fawcett is urging people not to leave their ticket purchases to the last minute to avoid long line-ups at the gate.
"We'd like it to be easier for people to get into the stadium on the night," he said. "If we have to sell tickets as well as get people in, it really gets congested."
Residents and businesses are making the most out of the concert that will rock Mackay.
Caneland Central's JB Hi Fi has embraced the KISS spirit with a display of posters, KISS CDs and even some old vinyl records, which sold out.
Media manager Krista Bagley said it was a way they could get involved in the big event.
"It's just more to promote the music theme in Mackay," Ms Bagley said. "I think it's just really exciting. A few of us will be going to the concert. We love our rock and roll."
Ms Bagley said their KISS products were selling well, along with products for cover bands including Thin Lizzy and Motley Crue.
"We've been selling quite a few, we got in some vinyl for it and people have been really going for that as well."
Mr Fawcett said letterbox drops had gone out to residents around the stadium and he was pleased by the community's response to the big night.
"There's a real excitement in town and people are really, really looking forward for this event."
People are encouraged to park at the MECC and take the free shuttle bus to the stadium, as there will be limited parking. The shuttle will run from 3pm to 12.30am.
Juliet St will be closed between the Vigoro grounds and the stadium from 3pm.
Bridge Rd will be closed between Vigoro grounds and Lamb St. There will be limited access to the car park on Bridge Rd, near the netball courts.
03/15/2013
PAUL AND GENE ROCKIN' BRISBANE!
