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Lorde performed her Ultrasound World Tour in Perth at RAC Arena.

Lorde’s Perth performance gets a Green Light from fans

Lorde performed the last show in the New Zealand and Australian leg of her Ultrasound World Tour for Perth fans on Wednesday night.

  • Holly Thompson

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