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Paul Kelly Returns to Kings Cross Haunts
3 Aug
Summary
- Paul Kelly performs a one-night show Aug. 30 at Potts Point Hotel.
- The venue is near the Manzil Room, where Kelly played in the '80s.
- Show access is tied to pre-ordering his deluxe album edition.
Musician Paul Kelly will return to the Kings Cross area of Sydney for a special one-night-only concert on August 30 at the Potts Point Hotel. This location holds significant personal meaning, being steps away from the former Manzil Room venue where Kelly performed extensively in the mid-to-late 1980s.
Kelly recalled the Manzil Room as a late-night haunt for various characters, including artist Brett Whiteley. He noted that the venue is now apartments, humorously wondering if its "chattering ghosts" are still heard. A mural of Kelly by Scottie Marsh now adorns the Potts Point Hotel's exterior.
The show coincides with the release of a deluxe edition of Kelly's 2025 album, "Seventy." Fans can attend by pre-ordering this edition or entering a ballot. This event also follows the 40th anniversary reissue of his 1986 album, "Gossip."
"Seventy," released in November 2025, marked Kelly's 70th birthday and 50th year in music, reaching No. 2 on the ARIA Albums Chart. The acclaimed artist, a 17-time ARIA Award winner, is known for enduring songs like "To Her Door."
