
As announced on ITM recently, the most influential hip-hop live act in the world, The Roots, will be returning to Australia in April for a national tour, and we’re proud to be a presenting partner of their visit!
As one of the headline acts for the 2007 East Coast Blues & Roots Festival in Byron Bay over Easter, this will be The Roots’ first visit since their sell out tour in August 2005, and tickets are now onsale so get in quick.
The Roots will be joined at all shows by True Live, the Melbourne ensemble featuring RHyNO MC out front, backed by a three piece string section, drums and keys.
Click below to purchase your tickets today, and stay tuned to ITM for updates.
10th Apr : The Roots, Sydney [Buy Tickets]
12th Apr : The Roots, Adelaide [Buy Tickets]
13th Apr : The Roots, Melbourne [Buy Tickets]
14th Apr : The Roots, Perth [Buy Tickets]
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