Summerbeatz was a 2010 concert tour held in Australia featuring Flo Rida, Jay Sean, Ciara, Ja Rule and Travie McCoy with special guests Stan Walker, Giulietta (who won the support act slot through a competition) and DJ Nino Brown.
Background The original line up of acts touring for Summerbeatz included Flo Rida, Jay Sean, Soulja Boy, Travie McCoy, Stan Walker and DJ Nino Brown. However Soulja Boy had later decided to pull out of the tour and was replaced by Ja Rule.Ja Rule Replaces Soulja Boy At Summerbeatz Take40 Australia. Retrieved 2010-11-17. In October 2010 it was announced that Ciara and Akon would be joining the line up of acts. However Akon did not tour in Melbourne. Promoter Dwayne Cross released a statement saying "It's with great regret that we announce that Akon will not be performing in Melbourne on the Summerbeatz 2010 Tour. This is due to restrictions put on us by the Melbourne venue Rod Laver Arena."Akon and Ciara Join Summerbeatz 2010 Take40 Australia. Retrieved 2010-11-17. Jay Sean did not make an appearance at the Brisbane and Sydney shows due to a death in his family.
Tour dates DateSummerbeatz 2010 feat. Flo Rida, Jay Sean, Soulja Boy, Travie McCoy, Stan Walker, DJ Nino Brown www.liveguide.com.au – Retrieved 2010-09-24. City Country Venue19 November 2010BrisbaneAustraliaBrisbane Entertainment Centre20 November 2010SydneyAcer Arena23 November 2010PerthBurswood Dome25 November 2010MelbourneRod Laver Arena
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