Bey-day arrives - Beyonce starts Australian tour in Melbourne - Herald Sun

After sharing a singalong together, Beyonce hugged and thanked a fan but the appreciation proved too much for the fan and he fainted. Credit: YouTube/ekentb.

Singer Beyonce performs at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland, during her Mrs Carter Show World Tour 2013. Picture: AP Source: AP

IT'S Bey-Day - and Australian fans will get the first Australian taste of Beyonce's world tour tonight.

The Mrs Carter Show World Tour kicks off at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena for the first of four shows at the venue over the next week.

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Singer Beyonce performs on her "Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013" at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Picture AP Source: Supplied

Beyonce was believed to have arrived in Melbourne yesterday, after sold out shows in Auckland.

Rumours that the superstar went to rock haunt Corner Hotel last night to see Kiwi chart topper Lorde seem to have been wishful thinking.

Beyonce shares her private photos with fans. Picture: iam.beyonce.com/tumblr Source: Supplied

Beyonce is expected to keep a low profile in Melbourne, spending time with daughter Blue Ivy.

The superstar has posted a string of photos with her daughter on her Tumblr page - her way of connecting directly with her fans.

Beyonce shares a photo of her with Blue Ivy. Picture: iam.beyonce.com/tumblr Source: Supplied

While fans have been patiently waiting for a follow up to 2011's 4, Beyonce's record label boss today hinted the album may drop as soon as December.

Beyonce's fifth studio was scrapped after a release date planned to coincide with her SuperBowl performance and world tour.

Beyonce persevered with her performance after snagging her hair in a fan.

Songwriter Ryan Tedder told News Corp Australia he has worked on the second attempt at the album - he co-wrote Beyonce's hit Halo.

After her Melbourne stint Beyonce heads to Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide.

The Australian tour ends after a show in Perth on November 9.

The world tour ends with a show in New York on December 22.

Melbourne fans can purchase the final tickets for all Beyonce's shows this week through Ticketek.

Singer Beyonce performs on the opening night of her "Mrs. Carter Show World Tour 2013". Picture: AP Source: Supplied

Tickets start at $99.90, with VIP packages being the top ticket price at $1275 which includes a `Beyhive' pit standing room ticket, VIP pre-party and a pre-autographed photo.

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea will be on stage at 8pm, with Beyonce's expected ETA, or Bey-TA, somewhere between 9pm and 9.30pm.