Lady Gaga live at Sydney's Town Hall. Picture: Damian Shaw Source: The Daily Telegraph
DECLARED the hottest ticket of the year - only 200 VIPs were invited - Gaga's label Universal also ensured her concert at Sydney Town Hall was one of the most exclusive.
Among the lucky few artists to rock up to the never-to-be-repeated "Monster Hall" performance, which was lit blood red for Lady Gaga's event, were Brian McFadden, Shannon Noll, Preset Julian Hamilton, Darren Hayes and Megan Washington, The Daily Telegraph reported.
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Non Universal muso and ex-silverchair member Chris Jonou managed to sneak into the venue but only as the partner of his less famous girlfriend, Laura Csortan.
The rest of the tickets went mainly to the guests of other partners Vodafone, Austereo, MCM Media and Channel 9.
It was a who-you-know concert in other words.
Jonou and Csortan rode the carpet and while she was amazed by the singer's overwhelming style, he was impressed by her individuality.
"Gaga has gone to an image level artist-wise that silverchair could never have,'' he said.
"We'd never imagined the kind of things she's done ... and I like some of her music too.''
Shannon Noll and wife Rochelle were dead keen on seeing the Lady.
Noll said: "Who else can wear a meat outfit to world acclaim? I don't think I could.''
John Ibrahim and on-again-off-again girlfriend Chelsea Mitchell looked to be back together as they stood at the front of the VIP line.
The nightclub supremo revealed he knew Gaga would perform at his clubs Nevermind and Arq on Monday night.
"I'm here to support her tonight because she has supported us,'' he said.
"That's what you do isn't it? Support those who support you.''
Asked if he met her, Ibrahim said "no comment'' through a dazzling smile.
Nearby McFaddden and girlfriend Vogue Williams were acting like excited fans.
"To me she's as exciting as Michael Jackson," he said.
Radio man-turned-author Tim Ross played Gaga on Nova before concert hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O did but he wasn't gloating last night.
"It doesn't matter to me any more,'' he said.
"I'm just stoked to be here with Michelle - it's our first date out since the baby was born.''
Australia's Got Talent star Jack Vidgen soaked up Gaga's show but he isn't about to copy her.
"I thought she was weird at first but then I got her,'' he said, mum Rachel by his side.
"I really enjoy her music but it's not the style I'd sing.''
Artist extras
Come back on July 16 to see what happened in the lead-up to tonight's event, including a video diary that shows what goes into a Lady Gaga show, the flurry backstage and the hard-working crew pulling it all together.
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Then on July 29, Gaga?s little monsters will get to see the show here, IN FULL, with the premiere of the world exclusive event from 6pm AEST. To make sure you don't miss it, put the date in your diaries.
From the moment Lady Gaga?s debut single Just Dance and album Monster hit in 2009, music fans have gone wild for the diminutive singer.
Her new album Born This Way is the fastest selling album of the year around the word, debuting at No.1 in more than 27 countries including Australia, the US and UK, already chalking up sales of more than five million copies worldwide.
This package is part of Your All-Time Exclusive Gaga Live at Sydney Monster Hall promotion, presented by the Today FM network, Vodaphone All-Time Pre-paid and Take 40 Australia.
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