Lady Gaga releases first wave of world tour dates

First dates of The Born This Way Tour have finally arrived. Gaga has announced the initial dates for the global trek (Asia, Australia), and many more are set to be announced.

5-time Grammy Award winnerLady Gagais set to make her triumphant return to the stage this Spring with The Born This Way Ball. In this brand new tour, Gaga will perform her latest album Born This Way as well as music from both The Fame and The Fame Monster.

The Born This Way Ball, produced globally by Live Nation, will begin on April 27th, 2012 in Seoul, South Korea, and will travel the globe including cities that Gaga has never played before. Lady Gaga's last tour, The Monster Ball, captivated audiences around the globe, receiving rave reviews in every city. The Suncalled it "the best live show you will see this year," and the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards named it the Major Tour of the Year.

"The Haus of Gaga and I have worked for months conceiving a spectacular stage," said Mother Monster. "The Born This Way Ball" is an Electro-Metal Pop-Opera; the tale of the Beginning, the genesis of the Kingdom of Fame. How we were birthed and how we will die celebrating."

Tickets for The Born This Way Ball go on sale starting Febraury 17th at LiveNation.com with more dates to be announced!

Tour Dates:
April 27 - Seoul, South Korea @ Olympic Stadium
May 2 - Hong Kong @ Asia World Aren
May 10 - Tokyo, Japan @ Saitama Super Arena
May 28 - Singapore @ Indoor Stadium
Jun 7 - Auckland, New Zealand @ Vector Arena
Jun 13 - Brisbane, Australia @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Jun 20 - Sydney, Australia @ Allphones Arena
Jun 21 - Sydney, Australia @ Allphones Arena
Jun 27 - Melbourne, Australia @ Rod Laver Arena
Jun 28 - Melbourne, Australia @ Rod Laver Arena
Jul 7 - Perth, Australia @ Burswood Dome

For complete tour and ticket information, visit www.ladygaga.com.