POP icon Britney Spears is to perform in Australia for the first time in her career later this year when she takes her “Circus” tour Down Under, it was announced the other day.
Spears, 27, will play six concerts in four cities beginning with a gig in Perth on November 6 before wrapping up in Brisbane on November 24, said a statement on the singer’s website.
“I’ve wanted to tour Australia for quite some time and now it’s finally happening,” Spears said in the statement.
“ Circus “ got underway in New Orleans in March, the singer’s first major tour in five years.
Spears had been due to stage five concerts in Australia during her 2004 “Onyx Hotel” tour but cancelled after suffering a knee injury while shooting a video.

Passionate and sincere, Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins is a welcome relief in a music landscape littered with disposable pop. The 24-year-old Melbourne native has enjoyed phenomenal success in her homeland, and a growing fanbase in the U.S., in spite of — or perhaps because she shuns the usual synthetic packaging and tabloid tackiness. Instead she’s adopted a more timeless approach, relying on her undeniable songs and unforgettable live performances to forge a genuine connection with her audience.

Higgins’ new album, On A Clear Night, retains the irresistible melodies and piercing lyrics of her critically lauded debut The Sound of White, which was Australia’s best-selling album of 2005. On A Clear Night (certified triple platinum in Australia) was awarded the Highest Selling Australian album of 2007 and saw Missy crowned with yet another ARIA Award (Australia’s Grammy) as the country’s “Best Female Artist” for the second time.