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Sydney, 4 August 2009 - Fresh off their American platinum success of their single "Untouched," and their summer US headlining tour "Revenge Is Sweeter," The Veronicas will fly back to Australia to perform a one-off intimate gig for their Australian fans on September 10.

Tickets to the gig, held at the Oxford Art Factory, are limited and will go on sale 27 August at 9AM AEST. Tickets can be purchased at www.mastercard.com.au/music with a Debit MasterCard only.

Their second album Hook Me Up has been hugely successful in Australia and has achieved double platinum album sales, and their singles "Untouched" and "Hook Me Up" have achieved double platinum single sales. "Untouched" became first ever platinum record in the U.S., having sold more than 1.4 million singles. Taking the US by storm, the band has featured on the week-long mtvU (MTV's 24 hour college network) “Sunblock Music Festival," as well as performed a string of radio and festival dates.

The Veronicas is the second act, after Bloc Party, in a series of intimate concerts that MasterCard will be hosting exclusively for Debit MasterCard holders. With the aim of providing fans with Priceless Music experiences to remember, MasterCard is giving music lovers the chance to get up close and personal with some of the hottest artists around. Debit MasterCard provides fans with a simple way to pay using their own money from their cheque or savings account.

To catch The Veronicas visit www.mastercard.com.au/music and pre-register for an alert before 20 August 2009. Tickets are priced at $58.50 and will be available at 9AM AEST on 27 August 2009. Tickets must be purchased with a Debit MasterCard. To get hold of a Debit MasterCard contact Commonwealth Bank, Westpac or Bankwest and apply for access to future Priceless Music experiences.

Use your own money wherever and whenever you want to with your very own Debit MasterCard. It's great for online shopping and the perfect solution for all your day-to-day financial needs. This is a convenient way to access your own money from your cheque or savings account. For more information go to www.mastercard.com.au.

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