'People will be searched with metal detectors': Sia's promoter reveals security will be ramped up during her Australian tour in the wake of Manchester tragedy
She's the kooky Australian singer who will return to her homeland for a stadium tour later this year.
And Sia Furler's promoter has confirmed that, in the wake of the recent Ariana Grande Manchester tragedy, prompted security will be ramped up during the tour.
Speaking to News Corp, Promoter Michael Chugg said: 'People will be searched with metal detectors and their bags searched before they go inside but we do need people watching outside the venue very carefully.'
Extra precautions: Sia's promoter Michael Chugg has revealed that , in the wake of the recent Ariana Grande Manchester tragedy, prompted security will be ramped up during her upcoming tour
'One of the things I will be talking to the venues about is the use of CCTV outside which will cover a wide radius of the precinct.'
Sia also revealed that her Down Under tour will feature only female artists, including British chart-topper Charlie XCX, Danish electro-popster MØ and up-and-coming Gold Coast songwriter Amy Shark.
Speaking to the publication, MØ, whose real name is Karen Marie Aagaard Ørsted, said the prospect of an all-female show was an attractive one.
In good company! Sia also revealed that her Down Under tour will feature only female artists, including British chart-topper Charlie XCX, Danish electro-popster MØ and up-and-coming Gold Coast songwriter Amy Shark
'This show is going to be so exciting because of all these cool, bad a** strong women sharing a stage,' she said. 'I feel I am in such great company.
Also joining Sia onstage will be her 14-year-old doppelganger Maddie Ziegler who danced with the star in videos for the tracks Chandelier, Elastic Heart and Cheap Thrills.
Sia is set to play in Melbourne on November 30 and in Sydney on December 1.
Teenage lookalike: Joining Sia onstage will be her 14-year-old doppelganger Maddie Ziegler who danced with the star in videos for the tracks Chandelier, Elastic Heart and Cheap Thrills
Born Sia Kate Isobelle Furler, Sia is known for hiding her face during television appearances, live performances and in music videos.
On the decision to shun the spotlight, Sia told Nightline, 'I don't want to be famous or recognizable. I don't want to be critiqued about the way that I look on the internet.'
Her anonymity plan worked well for her career, generating a new interest in the star and sending her singles to the top of the charts.
Historic: Michael also revealed the shows would be the 'first ever' all-female stadium concerts in Australia
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