AC/DC Rumored to Prepare for Farewell With Final Australian Tour
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Rumors of a Homecoming
AC/DC fans across Australia are buzzing with rumors that the country’s loudest export will finally return home later this year. Whispers of stadium dates keep growing on radio shows and media feeds, all pointing to a long‑awaited Australian leg of the Power Up world tour. Some believe these concerts could double as a goodbye, giving crowds a last chance to shout along with “Back in Black” and “Highway to Hell.”
The latest tip comes from Melbourne station 3AW’s Rumour File, which claimed the band had penciled in two huge nights at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 12 and 16. Newspapers such as the Herald Sun add weight, citing “industry insiders” who expect additional shows in late November or early December. While the group’s official site remains silent, the growing chorus of reports has many observers marking calendars and watching airline prices.
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Rumors Meet Tour Reality
Meanwhile AC/DC are midway through the European stretch of the Power Up tour. Cities such as Berlin, Madrid, Gothenburg, and Paris have already rattled, with a closing date due in Edinburgh this August. Earlier the band wrapped a North American run that filled arenas nationwide. Setlists blend staples like “T.N.T.” and “You Shook Me All Night Long” with deeper cuts, showing the group still moves crowds.
The touring roster now features Brian Johnson back on vocals, Angus Young in trademark schoolboy attire, rhythm duties handled by Stevie Young, plus session veterans Chris Chaney on bass and Matt Laug on drums. Fans still hope Phil Rudd might appear for the Australian run, echoing 2015’s brief reunion, yet no statement confirms or denies his return. Stevie continues honoring Malcolm Young’s legacy, locking into chords that keep the classic sound intact.
First Major Shows at Home Since 2015
If the MCG rumors prove true, these will be the first AC/DC concerts in Australia since the Rock or Bust tour nine years ago. That run introduced Stevie Young on rhythm guitar after Malcolm’s illness and included Phil Rudd’s short‑lived return before legal issues forced another change. For longtime supporters, an upcoming stadium run would mark more than another set of dates; it would be a salute to half a century of loud history.
Local press began teasing routing in January, naming venues such as ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Suncorp in Brisbane, Adelaide Oval, and Optus Stadium in Perth. Promoters and city councils have declined comment, citing confidentiality clauses until contracts are signed. The band’s silence fuels more chatter; every update thread pulls thousands of reactions from fans begging, planning, or worrying this may be goodbye. Until an official post appears, Australia waits with ringing ears and crossed fingers.
