The Killers perform during a surprise appearance at the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @csstevensphoto
Entertainer Wayne Newton speaks about memorabilia including his automobile collection as he tours the recently completed museum at Casa de Shenandoah on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, in Las Vegas. The ranch at Sunset and Pecos roads in Las Vegas is scheduled to open for public tours on Friday. (David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Shamir performs during the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015. Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @csstevensphoto
Brandon Flowers, right, and Ronnie Vannucci perform with The Killers during a surprise appearance at the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @csstevensphoto
Brandon Flowers, right, and Dave Keuning perform with The Killers during a surprise appearance at the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @csstevensphoto
Ronnie Vannucci performs with The Killers during a surprise appearance at the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @csstevensphoto
Brandon Flowers, right, and Dave Keuning perform with The Killers during a surprise appearance at the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown Las Vegas on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @csstevensphoto
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The Killers to play opening night of new MGM arena

By Caitlin Lilly reviewjournal.com
December 7, 2015 - 10:26 am
 

Las Vegas natives The Killers will be the first band to take the stage at the new $375 million arena owned by MGM Resorts and AEG Live on April 6.

“It’s only fitting that we open the new Las Vegas Arena with the biggest and most successful performers to come out of Las Vegas," said Bobby Reynolds, Vice President of Booking for AEG Live. "We couldn’t be more excited to welcome The Killers home at this incredible new venue and back to their adoring Las Vegas fans.”

Appearing onstage alongside The Killers will be "Mr. Las Vegas" himself, Wayne Newton, and Shamir, a 20-year-old Las Vegas native. 

“We want Las Vegas to know this is ‘your house’ and we look forward to making The Killers feel right at home,” Rick Arpin, representative for Las Vegas Arena, said on Monday.

"Notorious libertines of the unofficial Republic of Vegas, rejoice! We are very pleased to be able to pay our gambling debts by playing a show, uhhum, the first show, at Las Vegas Arena! Plus, we're bringing some Las Vegas newcomers to help us as well: Wayne Newton and Shamir!" The Killers said in a statement. "Please join us for fun and be sure to bring a positive mental attitude, and the deed to your house if need be. Tickets available at all the regular outlets. Otherwise, see our bass player Mark for guest list."

Tickets start at $35 and will go on sale this Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. by calling 888-9-AXS-TIX or online at www.axs.com.

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