phrasing expressing an honesty and connection to the work. In another review, Jane Armistead from The Sunday Times wrote that Dion raised the roof rolling out hit after hit at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. Armistead also noted that it wasn't without its emotion as Dion sang "Recovering", a track written for her by Pink after Angélil's death in 2016. Ross McRae from The West Australian gave the concert in Perth four stars and highlighted "Think Twice" (rocked out by Dion and her guitarist), "All by Myself" (Dion's signature power ballad complete with its goosebump-inducing vocal finale) and a poignant medley of "At Seventeen", "A New Day Has Come" and "Unison". McRae also noted that unlike most pop singers, Dion uses an old school corded microphone as she works the stage, which adds a dramatic effect that emphasises she is singing live. Another reviewer, Michael Lallo from The Age stated that Dion is deeply uncool, and that's what makes her great. During her Melbourne concert Dion sang covers which she made her own, including "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" in which she demonstrated the undimmed strength of her voice. Allo noted that all the hits were there, including show-stopping "My Heart Will Go On" and that Dion promised to come back sooner to Australia than the last time. Commercial reception Dion brought her 2018 summer tour to a close with grosses of $56.5 million. Played across 22 shows in Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, she has sold 259,443 tickets. The biggest engagement of the tour was a three-night stay at Taiwan's Taipei Arena with over $10.7 million grossed, though her one show at the Tokyo Dome delivered the biggest attendance tally, at 42,748. On 12 July 2019, it was announced, that Dion's Live 2018 tour was nominated at the Helpmann awards, for best International Contemporary Concert. Broadcasts and recordings The first concert of the tour which took place in Tokyo was recorded and broadcast on 25 August 2018. "Falling into You" and "Pour que tu m'aimes encore" were not included in the broadcast. There has been no confirmation regarding possible CD/DVD release. The performance of "You're the Voice" with John Farnham was recorded and part of it aired on Channel Ten's The Project. Band Musical Director, Piano: Scott Price Drums: Dominique Messier Bass: Yves Labonté Guitars: Kaven Girouard Keyboards: Guillaume Marchand Percussion: Paul Picard Tin Whistle: Andrea Corr Background