Elton John is returning to Australia to deliver on his promise of encore shows across the east coast. 

The music legend has added a second leg through Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to his multi-year Farwell Yellow Brick Road tour.

He made the surprise announcement on social media.

 

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After a career spanning six decades, John is retiring from touring to spend more time with his family.

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