Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions Tour Announces Show Dates in Australia

The Pokémon Company International and Princeton Entertainment announced today new shows in Australia as part of the official Pokémon live orchestral concert, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions.

After sold out performances across the USA, Australian fans will have the opportunity to see and hear Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions in November with local Australian orchestras in Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth; alongside three shows in Sydney. Tickets are on sale now through Bass, Ticketek, Ticketmaster, and Sydney Symphony's website.

Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is the must-see video game concert of the year, giving fans and newcomers of all ages the chance to experience the evolution of the Pokémon franchise like never before. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to meet up with friends of all ages to catch, battle and trade Pokémon from your favorite games. All-new orchestral arrangements and carefully timed visuals draw from recent and classic Pokémon video games, including:

• Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue
• Pokémon Yellow
• Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver
• Pokémon Crystal
• Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire
• Pokémon Emerald
• Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl
• Pokémon Platinum
• Pokémon Black and Pokémon White
• Pokémon X and Pokémon Y

“Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is a spectacular showcase of the memorable music that has been a hallmark of the Pokémon franchise for nearly 20 years,” said J.C. Smith, director of Consumer Marketing at The Pokémon Company International.

“The concert series serves as a thank you to fans and an invitation to share our passion for Pokémon by reliving some of our fondest memories with the brand. We look forward to seeing fans of all ages enjoying this very special Pokémon orchestral event together.”

About Pokémon

The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit Pokemon.com.

About Princeton Entertainment

Princeton Entertainment has earned an international reputation as a premier producer of concerts combining orchestras with popular recording artists and other elements. Princeton's productions have set the bar for exciting, new and creative performances as varied as James Taylor, Idina Menzel, Andrea Bocelli, Aretha Franklin, and Trey Anastasio; its orchestra partners include the New York Philharmonic, The Royal Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Pittsburgh Symphony, Baltimore Symphony and its own American Festival Orchestra. Last year, after signing and completing a touring agreement for The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, two of its key creators, Jeron Moore and Chad Seiter, joined Princeton Entertainment. Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions is the first production from this exciting new creative team. Current touring plans call for the production to reach five continents.

Concert Details

• Date & Time: 13 November 2015 7pm
• Venue: Plenary, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
• Orchestra: Melbourne Pops Orchestra
• Tickets: ticketmaster.com.au

• Date & Time: 15 November 2015 at 7pm
• Venue: Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (also known locally as WASO)
• Orchestra: West Australian Symphony Orchestra
• Tickets: ticketek.com.au

• Date & Time: 17 November 2015 at 7pm
• Venue: Festival Theatre, Adelaide Festival Theatre
• Orchestra: Adelaide Art Orchestra
• Tickets: bass.net.au

• Date & Time: 20 November 2015 at 8pm, 21 November 2015 at 2pm & 8pm
• Venue: Sydney Opera House
• Orchestra: Sydney Symphony Orchestra
• Tickets: sydneysymphony.com