Australian rock legends AC/DC are set to return to Perth for at least one concert at Optus Stadium in December, marking their first visit in ten years. The band last performed in the city in November 2015, with two shows at Domain Stadium in Subiaco as part of their Rock or Bust world tour.
The upcoming concert is part of the Power Up tour, supporting their 2020 album of the same name. The current lineup includes guitarist Angus Young, singer Brian Johnson, guitarist Stevie Young, bassist Chris Chaney, and drummer Matt Laug. A second show may be added depending on ticket sales.
The Power Up tour began in Germany on May 17, 2024, and has since included European and North American dates. The band is scheduled to continue with European stadium shows starting in Prague on June 26, with the last confirmed concert in Edinburgh on August 21.
AC/DC's previous Australasian tour for Rock or Bust sold over 520,000 tickets across 11 dates, while their 2009 Black Ice tour sold 750,000 seats. The Van Egmond Group, part of TEG Group, promoted both tours and is expected to handle the upcoming Australian leg.
Power Up became AC/DC's sixth album to top the ARIA Albums chart upon its release in 2020. The band is one of only two groups inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the ARIA Hall of Fame, alongside the Bee Gees.
