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Australian boogie rock rulers AC/DC are bringing the latest leg of the band’s 2026 Power Up Tour to B.C. Place on Aug. 13. To accompany the band’s Vancouver concert, the group is opening its own official AC/DC PWR/UP Pop-Up fan zones at all of its Canadian tour date destinations.
The Vancouver store had a VIP preview last night where fans could take in a veritable Wayne’s World Basement assembly of various tour memorabilia and, of course, buy merchandise.
Among the highlights of the event was the chance to snap a few photos in front of a carboard cutout of the bronze statue erected in honour of the band’s bagpipe-playing lead shouter Bon Scott, who passed away on Feb. 19, 1980, at age 33 from acute alcohol poisoning.
The original statue is located in Kirriemuir, Scotland, where the raunchy rocker was born before his family relocated to Australia’s less-rainy climate.
Bon Scott statue cutout at AC/DC pop-up store in Vancouver
As videos of the group featuring Scott as well as his replacement Brian Johnson played on screens around the Commodore Ballroom, folks talked of great past shows in town by the band which has recorded here numerous times. At the top of the staircase was a neon installation proclaiming the AC/DC Pwr/Up Dive Bar.
Every diehard fan wishes the group had rolled through a Vancouver dive bar on its way up. It’s early gigs in Sydney’s rough and tumble live music scene are legendary.
AC/DC pop up sign at Commodore Ballroom
Among the items handed out to lucky folks who had tickets to get into the preview opening was a wee printed card announcing the AC/DC Limited Edition Box Set.
No, it’s not a unique collection of rare B-sides, covers or outtakes from across the band’s career. Rather it is a schoolboy kit inspired by a May 1976 snapshot of Angus Young by photographer Chris Chapstick where he sports his now iconic blue shorts, jacket and cap uniform.
Each of the limited edition of 500 box sets will include a ceramic pencil pot, AC/DC logo pencils, PU leather notebook with printed pages, a cap with an A for Angus patch, an embroirdered iron on “A” patch and a copy Chapstick’s picture. Learn more about this and other merchandise @ACDC.PWRUP.POPUP.
There is even the chance to win a guitar autographed by lead guitar ace Angus Young.
For a full preview of everything from menus and giveaways to hours of operation, keep your eyes on the AC/DC website.
The present live touring make up of the band features lead shouter Brian Johnson, lead guitarist Angus Young and his brother Stevie Young on rhythm guitar with tour drummer Matt Laug and bass guitarist Chris Chaney holding down the all-important rhythm section seats. With a setlist of spanning the group’s entire career, concerts have been running over 2 hours.
Tickets to the AC/DC concert in Vancouver are on sale at ticketmaster.ca.
Everything you need to know about the AC/DC PWR/UP Tour pop-up store in VancouverWhen is the Vancouver AC/DC pop-up?
The fan pop-up event takes place on Aug. 12 and 13.
Where is the PWR/UP pop-up in Vancouver?
The event takes place at the Commodore Ballroom. More info at pwruptour.acdc.com.
What time is the AC/DC pop-up fan event in Vancouver?
The PWR/UP Tour pop-up takes place Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
When is the ticket on sale for the AC/DC pop-up in Vancouver?
Fans can register for a chance to attend the exclusive events at pwruptour.acdc.com.
Where else is the PWR/UP pop-up events be taking place in Canada?
There will be AC/DC PWR/UP Tour pop-up events Sept. 11 and 12 at Foufounes Electriques in Montreal, QC; Sept. 15 and 16 at The Steam Whistle in Toronto, ON. and Sept. 19 and 20 at The Pyramid in Winnipeg, MB.
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