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Thunderstruck! AC/DC Announce Monumental "PWR UP" Australian Tour for 2025!
The wait is OVER! After a decade-long hiatus, the legendary AC/DC are finally returning to their home turf with the colossal "PWR UP" Australia Tour in November and December 2025. This is the news Australian rock fans have been screaming for, and it's set to be one of the biggest concert events of the year!

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For Those About to Rock: AC/DC's Monumental Australian Tour

After a decade away from Australian stages, the boys in AC/DC are finally coming home.

The legendary rockers have just announced their "POWER UP" Australian tour for late 2025, marking their first shows on home soil since 2015. What could be better than the return of Australia's greatest rock export to where it all began?

The long road back

The last ten years haven't exactly been smooth sailing for AC/DC. After wrapping up their Rock or Bust tour in 2015, the band faced what many thought might be the end of the road. Malcolm Young, the driving force behind their rhythm guitar sound, had to retire due to dementia in 2014 and sadly passed away in 2017. Then Brian Johnson's hearing problems forced him to step away mid-tour, with Axl Rose stepping in to finish the dates. Cliff Williams announced his retirement and Phil Rudd had his own legal dramas to deal with.

For a while there, it looked like we might never see AC/DC again. But if there's one thing this band has proven over five decades, it's that they don't stay down for long.

From Sydney pubs to global domination

AC/DC's story starts right here in Australia, back in 1973, when brothers Malcolm and Angus Young first plugged in at Sydney's Chequers nightclub on New Year's Eve. With guidance from their older brother George (from The Easybeats), they started building what would become one of the most recognisable sounds in rock history.

The arrival of Bon Scott in 1974 really set things in motion. His gritty voice and rebellious lyrics turned the band from a local pub rock outfit into something special. This was also when Angus first donned that now-iconic schoolboy uniform (apparently his sister Margaret's idea).

Tragedy struck in 1980 when Bon Scott died just as the band was hitting their stride. But instead of calling it quits, they found Brian Johnson and channelled their grief into "Back in Black," one of the best-selling albums of all time and a perfect tribute to their fallen mate.

The Power Up renaissance

Fast forward to 2020, and against all odds, AC/DC roared back with "Power Up." The album was deeply personal, built around unreleased riffs that Malcolm and Angus had written together years earlier. It marked Brian Johnson's return to the studio, along with Cliff Williams and Phil Rudd, reuniting the classic lineup with Stevie Young (Malcolm's nephew) stepping into the rhythm guitar role.

The album was a massive success, hitting number one in 21 countries and proving these old rockers still had plenty of fire left in the tank. But getting back in the studio was one thing; getting back on stage was another challenge entirely.

Their first live show in seven years came at California's Power Trip festival in October 2023. While the album featured the reunited classic lineup, touring presented different challenges. The current touring band features the core of Angus Young, Brian Johnson, and Stevie Young, backed by a new rhythm section of drummer Matt Laug and bassist Chris Chaney – both seasoned pros who've nailed that classic AC/DC sound.

What to expect from the ACDC Australian tour

If you've seen AC/DC before, you know what you're in for. If you haven't, prepare yourself for one hell of a ride. The setlist is a greatest hits parade spanning their entire career, from Bon Scott classics like "Highway to Hell" to "Back in Black" anthems and stadium-shakers like "Thunderstruck." They're also throwing in a couple of tracks from "Power Up" to keep things current.

The spectacle is as important as the music. We're talking giant bells descending from the rafters during "Hells Bells," inflatable Rosie making an appearance, cannon fire during "For Those About to Rock," and Angus doing his thing on a hydraulic platform during his marathon guitar solo. At 70, the man still moves like he's plugged directly into the mains.

Brian Johnson might be 77 and his voice a bit rougher around the edges, but reviews from the international shows confirm they're still delivering that high-voltage rock and roll experience fans expect.

The local touch

Melbourne punk rockers Amyl and the Sniffers are supporting for the entire Australian leg, and we could think of a more fitting choice. These guys are raw, ferocious, and carrying that same rebellious spirit that made AC/DC legends in the first place. It's perfect symmetry, really, connecting the pioneers with the next generation of Australian rock.

Your ticket to thunder: ACDC Australian Tour FAQ

When and where are the ACDC shows?

Five massive stadium shows across the country:

Melbourne Cricket Ground: November 12

Sydney's Accor Stadium: November 21

Adelaide's bp Grand Final: November 30

Perth's Optus Stadium: December 4

Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium: December 14

When do tickets go on sale?

All shows go on sale June 26, with slightly different times for each city (check your local time zones). No pre-sales this time – everyone gets a fair shot when general sales open. This is the page for the best tickets on offer from Queen of Tickets

Where should I buy from?

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Is this really the last ACDC tour?

Nobody knows for sure, and AC/DC aren't saying. However, given the band members' ages and the ten-year gap, many fans are treating this as potentially their final chance to see the legends live.