Blur's Damon Albarn to play second Syd gig

Blur frontman Damon Albarn will perform a second show at the Sydney Opera House in December.

Due to overwhelming demand, Sydney Opera House announced on Friday that the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and producer will peform a second Concert Hall show on Tuesday December 16.

Albarn's first sold-out concert on December 15 was announced last week.

Accompanied by live band The Heavy Seas, the intimate gigs celebrate the release of Albarn's critically acclaimed first solo album Everyday Robots.

It is understood Albarn, 46, will also perform in Melbourne while in Australia, however a venue is yet to be announced.