The KILLERS formed in Las Vegas in 2002, the band is Brandon Flowers, David Keuning, Ronnie Vannucci and Mark Stoermer. They belong to the lineage of high energy rock bands that manage to be both commercially successful and critically acclaimed. Their debut album ‘Hot Fuss' (2004) classified 4 times platinum in the UK and 3 times platinum in the USA. Their second release Sam's Town (2006) sold over a million copies world wide and went to number 2 of the billboard chart and their most recent release ‘Day & Age' (2008) went to number 1 in the UK and number 6 on the billboard chart. They also released a compilation album is 2007 entitled ‘Sawdust' which featured B-Sides and rarities.
Besides the incredible sales figures, The KILLERS have received seven nods from The Grammy's and won a variety of MTV, BRIT and NME Awards. They have headlined some of the biggest festivals in the world including Glastonbury, Reading/Leeds and Pukkelpop, and have sold out prestigious venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York.
Fans in South Africa will be able to see some of The Killers biggest hits live including Mr Brightside, Somebody told me, Bones, When We Were Young, Read My Mind and Human.
‘We are delighted to be announcing another show in Johannesburg. The response has been absolutely overwhelming and we are thrilled to allow many more music lovers to enjoy an amazing experience by bringing fans a concert that truly could only be Heineken®”, said Franco Maria Maggi, Marketing Manager of Heineken® in South Africa'
Johannesburg - The Killers presented by Heineken®, in association with 94.7 Highveld Stereo
Thursday 3rd December 2009 (TICKETS ON SALE NOW)
Friday 4th December 2009 (SOLD OUT)
Coca-Cola Dome Johannesburg
Tickets from R294 - R526 (incl. service charges)
Cape Town - The Killers presented by Heineken®, in association with 94.5 Kfm
Sunday 6th December 2009 (TICKETS ON SALE NOW)
Val De Vie Wine and Polo Estate in the Paarl/Franschhoek Valley
Tickets from R396 - R526 (incl. service charges)
Tickets available only from Computicket, www.computicket.com, 083 915 8000.
