Aussie comedian Kevin Bloody Wilson is one of few funny-men who totally embody the spirit of Australian humour. He’s revered as an iconic Aussie around the globe and there would be few proud Australians who don’t know the words to his popular songs. He’s performed around the world, from outback pubs to the hallowed halls of the London Palladium. Now Kev is back and he is Helping Prevent Global Boring with his latest Almost Awesome tour.
As anyone who knows the larrikin performer, he definitely not ‘almost awesome’ himself – but an aptly named tour opens up for a whole range of run on the road. Audiences will be in for a treat as the prolific entertainer traverses his extensive back catalogue, performing fan favourites, like D.I.L.L.I.G.A.F, Dick’taphone, I Knew the Bride (When She Used to be a Mole) and Living Next Door to Alan, (plus many more songs, which can’t be mentioned in this press release as their expletives will get blocked by email firewalls).
Kev says audiences can really expect anything to happen. “There will be lots of full frontal nudity from me,” he jokes. “The show revolves on its own axis, I never know night from night what is going in the show. A lot of ad-lib goes in, it depends what is happening in the world between now and then.”
Kevin Bloody Wilson’s story is one of legend. Always a larrikin, he originally recorded songs on a cassette tape for his mates, penned about his experiences working in the mines in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia. In the early 1980s, he put together a tape called Your Average Australian Yobbo and started selling it – sales went into the tens of thousands before it was transferred to LP (where it sold even more). It was just the start of his career and he has never looked back.
Fast forward three decades and Kevin is a household name throughout Australia and the world. It’s interesting to know that 30 years ago he was getting arrested for performing his politically incorrect songs in public. Times have changed though and it was only three years ago (in 2010) that Kevin was deservedly nominated for Australian of the Year. As one of the country’s most prolific performers, and a genuinely nice, down-to-earth bloke to boot, it’s not surprising he has earned the reputation as one of our country’s greatest living treasures.
With many of his songs pushing the boundaries, Kevin Bloody Wilson has earned his place in the entertainment industry without a lot of mainstream media support. His record sales are now nudging the four million mark. All of his CDs and DVDs have achieved gold status globally, with many reaching platinum. In fact one album, Kev’s Back, hit quadruple platinum. His recordings can be found all over the world, from outback Australia to Canada. His music has also been preserved for generations to come in the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra. He has sold out shows around the world and is constantly earning new fans, who are envious of his DILLIGAF attitude.
Don’t miss Kevin ‘Bloody’ Wilson as he hits the road again on his Almost Awesome tour throughout 2017.
Tuesday 15th August 2017 | 8pm
St Arnaud Sports Club, ST ARNAUD VIC
26 Dunstan Street, St Arnaud VIC
(03) 5495 3111 | www.starnaudsportingclub.com.au
Wednesday 16th August 2017 | 8pm
Horsham Golf Club, HORSHAM VIC
304 Golf Course Road, Haven VIC
(03) 5382 1652 | www.horshamgolfclub.com
Thursday 17th August 2017 | 8pm
Coomealla Memorial Club, DARETON NSW
Silver City Highway, DARETON NSW
(03) 5027 4505 | www.coomeallaclub.com.au
Friday 18th August 2017 | 8pm
Paramount Theatre, ECHUCA VIC
392 High Street, Echuca VIC
(03) 5482 3399 | www.echucaparamount.com
Saturday 19th August 2017 | 8pm
Cobram Barooga Golf Club, BAROOGA NSW
Golf Course Road, Barooga NSW
(03) 5873 4304 | www.cbgc.com.au
Sunday 20th August 2017 | 7pm
Capital Theatre, BENDIGO VIC
50 View Street, Bendigo VIC
(03) 5434 6100 | www.thecapital.com.au
Tuesday 22nd August 2017 | 8pm
Maryborough Highland Society, MARYBOROUGH VIC
35 High Street, Maryborough VIC
(03) 5461 1480 | www.highlandsociety.com.au
Wednesday 23rd August 2017 | 8pm
Gisborne Golf Club, GISBORNE VIC
25 Daly Street, Gisborne VIC
(03) 5428 2493 | www.gisbornegolf.com.au
Thursday 24th August 2017 | 8pm
Ararat RSL, ARARAT VIC
74-76 High Street, Ararat VIC
(03) 5352 2794 | www.araratrsl.com.au
Friday 25th August 2017 | 8pm
Mercure Hotel, BALLARAT VIC
613 Main Road, Ballarat VIC
(03) 5327 1200 | www.mercureballarat.com.au
Saturday 26th August 2017 | 8pm
Benalla Bowls Club, BENALLA VIC
25 Arundel Street, Benalla VIC
(03) 5762 2094 | www.benallabowlsclub.com.au
Sunday 27th August 2017 | 7pm
Kilmore Trackside, KILMORE VIC
East Street, Kilmore VIC
(03) 5783 0777 | https://country.racing.com/kilmore
Tuesday 29th August 2017 | 8pm
Italian Australian Sporting Club, MORWELL VIC
499-501 Princes Drive, Morwell VIC
(03) 5134 3541 | www.italianaustralianclub.com.au
Wednesday 30th August 2017 | 8.30pm
Wonthaggi Workmens Club, WONTHAGGI VIC
75 Graham Street, Wonthaggi VIC
(03) 5672 1083 | www.wonthaggiworkmens.com.au
Thursday 31st August 2017 | 8pm
The Sphinx Hotel, GEELONG VIC
2 Thompson Road, Geelong North VIC
(03) 5278 2911 | www.sphinxhotel.com.au
Friday 1st September 2017 | 8pm
Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club, WARRNAMBOOL VIC
Koroit Street, Warrnambool VIC
(03) 5561 2766 | www.warrnambool.grv.org.au
Saturday 2nd September 2017 | 8pm
Colac RSL, COLAC VIC
21 Murray Street, Colac VIC
(03) 5231 2942 | www.facebook.com/rslcolac/
For more information, please visit www.kevinbloodywilson.com
