Gwen Stefani is set tour Australia as a solo artist for the first time.
She'll be in the country in July and August, with five shows announced, in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.The tour is in support of 'The Sweet Escape, her second album which was released in December.
Stefani says the shows allow her to indulge her theatrical side, adding, "To hear and see people singing the songs back to me - they bought the record, they know the songs - you see yourself in them, in the crowd. It kind of makes it worth it, so I have to go on tour."
Tickets go on sale March 23, through Ticketek.
Gwen Stefani Australian Tour Dates:
Saturday 28 July - Brisbane (Entertainment Centre)
Monday 30 July - Sydney (Acer Arena)
Thursday 2 August - Melbourne (Rod Laver Arena)
Sunday 5 August - Adelaide (Entertainment Centre)
Tuesday 7 August - Perth (Burswood Dome)










