Joshua Homme, Troy Van Leeuwen, Dean Fertita, Jon Theodore and Michael Shuman have already absolutely smashed it at shows across the country while on the last stop of their epic Villains World Tour, wowing critics and fans alike at shows in Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Hobart – with Melbourne fans treated to an amazing show last night.
For Tassie fans, it was something extra special. QOTSA performed an exclusive, intimate one-off acoustic performance at Mona’s Nolan Gallery – and now Frontier can reveal that the show generated over $20,000 in funds, to support Hobart’s Royal Hobart Hospital Paediatrics Ward. It was, said a hospital rep, “A fantastic donation and [is] much appreciated”, staff noting they will use the funds to enhance the environment for patients in their new Paediatric and Adolescent Units.
Says Mona music curator Brian Ritchie of the special show:
“Mona’s communications’ networks nearly imploded due to unprecedented demand for tickets to this bespoke charity event. Punters drooled at their good fortune to hear world class rockers in the rarest of environments, The Nolan Gallery. The music throbbed, but there was a higher purpose, generating income to support Royal Hobart Hospital Children’s Ward.”
The day after the show, the band made a special visit to the hospital – dropping off presents, and presenting monies to staff, and showing their support for a city close to the Josh Homme’s heart. He even took along his mother-in-law and Hobart resident, mum of his wife Brody Dalle-Homme. What’s more, Homme also made a personal donation to the hospital in addition to the gig funds, via his charity ‘The Sweet Stuff’ – a charitable organisation formed by Josh, his father, and brother back in 2013.
The reviews are unanimous: these shows are amazing. Don’t miss QOTSA on their last three gigs in Australia – Melbourne tonight, Adelaide on Sunday, and Perth on Wed 12 Sept!
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE
VILLAINS WORLD TOUR
AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2018
Wed 12 Sep Perth | Perth Arena (All Ages)
with special guests C.W. Stoneking and The Chats