------------------------------------------------------- NOVEMBER 15, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------- Source: Sydney Entertainment Centre http://www.sydentcent.com.au/releases/media76.html In a word, YES has confirmed two concerts in Australia 2003. By Gaynor Crawford This is the same classic lineup that played Sydney 30 years ago! Michael Chugg Entertainment, Jack Utsick and Music Max proudly present  YES - 30th ANNIVERSARY TOUR Plus Special Guest MARIO MILLO (Sebastian Hardie) Friday February 28: Melbourne Vodafone Arena Saturday March 01: Sydney Entertainment Centre BOOKING DETAILS Concert tickets will be available exclusively from the Yes Fanz Internet for a limited time November 21-28. www.yesfanz.com GENERAL ON SALE DATE FROM FRIDAY NOVEMBER 29 Sydney Ticketek (02) 9266 4800 or www.ticketek.com Melbourne Ticketek phone charge 132 849 or www.ticketek.com The most successful progressive rock band in history is getting boxed up and going on tour. Former band member the keyboard genius Rick Wakeman joining the classic line-up of vocalist Jon Anderson, bassist Chris Squire, guitarist Steve Howe, and drummer Alan White. In addition, Rhino/Electra Records will release IN A WORD: YES (1969-), a five-CD boxed set spanning YES' entire 32 recording career, featuring 55 tracks (six previously unreleased). YES bassist Chris Squire, "We are very excited to have Rick joining us in this tour it's been something the fans have wanted to see for quite some time, and we are happy to be playing with him again." "I am so looking forward to this tour and hope that it may be just the start of more exciting musical events to come," says Wakeman. "There is no greater band in the world and it's always an honour to walk onstage as a part of YES. This time around, there is no doubt it will be something special." YES, formed in 1968, the dominant force in progressive rock music for more than three decades, has continued to navigate the sonic stratosphere and has created some of rock's most enduring and compelling hits, including the classics Fragile and Close To The Edge. Close Window YesInThePress.com For site comments, problems, corrections, or additions, contact YesinthePress@aol.com