Dire Straits: Thank You Australia and New Zealand (1986)

Plot Summary

In 1985, Dire Straits embarked on a world tour of unprecedented proportions. Promoting their hit album Brothers in Arms, the tour included a thirteen-night residence at Wembley Arena (featuring Eric Clapton helping out) and a brief jaunt at Live Aid (featuring Sting), before winding up in Australia in the Spring of 86. They ended with a 21-night stand at Sydney's Entertainment Center, packing the place every night, and wrapping it all up with one final show on April 26th. Featuring the one-off calypso version of "So Far Away" and an impromtu version of the Australian folk anthem "Waltzing Matilda" (with the whole stadium providing the vocals), it is truly a show for the ages. This show represents a band at their very finest, a band that has perfected the art of transitioning from structured verse/chorus parts to solos and back, bringing the audience along on an emotional and gorgeous journey for each and every song.

Full Cast & Characters

Mark Knopfler

Himself - Guitar, Vocals

John Illsley

Himself - Bass, Vocals

Jack Sonni

Himself - Guitar, Vocals

Alan Clark

Himself - Keyboards

Guy Fletcher

Himself - Keyboards, Vocals

Chris White

Himself - Sax, Flute, Drums

Terry Williams

Himself - Drums

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