Celebrating The Purple One: Here’s A Running List Of Prince Tributes Planned Across Oz
As tributes continue to flow in for the one and only Prince, people around the globe are seeking out events to celebrate the profound impact the musician had on the world of music, creativity and individuality.
Those looking to celebrate his life can take solace is the fact that there are a few planned tributes already popping up in Victoria and New South Wales. As new and old fans search for a space to remember the unique musical footprint Prince’s legacy will leave, the Victorian Premier already announced today that the Melbourne Arts Centre spire will light up in purple tonight.
Doves are crying in Victoria. RIP Prince. Tonight the Arts Centre's spire will be lit in honour of the purple one. pic.twitter.com/Vd9N1SiAu1
— Daniel Andrews (@DanielAndrewsMP) April 21, 2016
Cherry Bar in Melbourne tonight will be dedicating their playlist to Prince, with DJ Lucinda Arundel celebrating the music and genius of Prince until 5am.”Let’s Go Crazy. His Purpleness shall reign,” says the Facebook page.
Over in Thornbury, 90’s RNB pop-up bar Salt n Peppa at 410 Station Street is also rumoured to be celebrating Prince tonight between 6pm and 11pm.
#Prince tribute @ SaltnPeppa Pop-Up bar #Firecracker 410 Station St #Thornbury #Melbourne https://t.co/rdYAMaxQVh pic.twitter.com/8TYDrW4KTd
— Gaye Demanuele (@gayedemanuele) April 22, 2016
The Astor Theatre in Melbourne will host a screening of Purple Rain on 30 April, the cult classic musical drama starring Prince himself. Proceeds from each ticket sold for the event will be donated to charity.
Up in Rooty Hill in New South Wales, Rooty Hill RSL will be staging a Prince Tribute Act at 8pm this evening, sure to get everyone on there feet, shaking their groove thang to the musical enigma that was Prince.
"A Strong Spirit Transcends Rules"
Tonight we pay tribute to a true #icon.
Join us for a night of #Prince @ 8pm. pic.twitter.com/qJ24MIkwtz— Rooty Hill RSL (@RootyHillRSL) April 22, 2016
As time progresses, we’ll continue to list upcoming tribute events as they appear below. To submit your event – hit us up at [email protected] with ‘PURPLE RAIN‘ in the subject line so we can keep a look out for it.
Upcoming Prince Tribute Events Around Australia:
MELBOURNE
Prince – A Celebration Of Music
Where: Cherry Bar
When: 22 April- until 5am
Prince Tribute Night
Where: Salt n Peppa Pop-up Bar
When: 22 April- 6pm
Let’s Go Crazy – Celebration Of Prince
Where: 22nd April
When: Ding Dong Lounge
Prince, A Celebration of Music
Where: Yah Yah’s
When: 23rd April
Vale Prince
Where: Good Things
When: 24th April
The Sunday Set: Prince
Where: The Toff In Town
When: 24th April
Purple Rain: A Prince Tribute Screening
Where: Astor Theatre
When: 30 April- 4:30pm
Prince Tribute Open Mic Night
Where: Whole Lotta Love
When: 4th May
SYDNEY
R.I.Prince ~ A Celebration of His Music
Where: Freda’s
When: 24th April
Prince Tribute Act
Where: Rooty Hill RSL
When: 22 April- 8pm
~We will keep updating as more events come in across Oz~