Madame Tussauds Sydney has hosted an exclusive party to celebrate the arrival of the wax figure of one of Aussie's most favourite artists, P!NK. A pink carpet, jugglers, clowns and hoola hoopers, together with her fans from all over NSW, turned the attraction at Darling Harbour into a funhouse to welcome the US mega star's figure.

“This is the first time we have ever thrown a party for the arrival of a wax figure, but for someone like P!NK, who is so popular in Australia we needed to do something special for her fans,” said Quinn Clarke, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Sydney.

The highlight of the party was the unveiling of P!NK's amazingly lifelike wax figure which has a show-stopping position in the attraction, suspended from the ceiling in a way that recreates her acrobatic stage performances.

The 'Trouble' singer, real name Alecia Moore, has been styled with her signature platinum quiff and sequinned black hotpants, braces and simple white t-shirt all teamed with skyscraper heels. The figure is captured mid-performance, finger pointing in the air and a microphone near her lips, allowing visitors to feel as they've stepped into one of her spectacular stage shows.

“As P!NK is so popular all over Australia we decided to take her wax figure on as a permanent addition to our attraction. We are very lucky to make her fans happy by giving them the chance to get up closeand personal with the iconic world star,” added Mr Clarke.

Using hundreds of photos and detailed measurements of P!NK, 60 of Madame Tussauds most talented artists spent over 800 hours creating the wax figure. Every aspect was meticulously constructed, right down to the placement of each individual strand of hair on the figure's heads – a process that takes up to 6 weeks.

The figure will be joining an iconic cast of female performers including Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue.

To find out more about Madame Tussauds Sydney and the great Australian and international figures it is already home to, visit: www.madametussauds.com/sydney

What: P!NK wax figure, Madame Tussauds Sydney  

Where: Madame Tussauds Sydney, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour (right next door to WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo)

Opening Hours: 9:30am – 8pm daily (last entry 7pm - Please note; opening times may vary due to private events) 

Cost: Best price guarantee when you book online. Walk-up price – Adults: $40, Children (4-15yrs): $28. Combination tickets are available with SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Sydney Tower Eye and Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary.

Phone: 1-800-205-851

For further media information, please contact:

Julian Rosenberg, Mango Communications, 02 8260 2068 merlin@thisismango.com.au.

MERLIN ENTERTAINMENTS plc is the leading name in location-based, family entertainment. Europe's Number 1 and the world's second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates 105 attractions, 11 hotels/3 holiday villages in 23 countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver memorable and rewarding experiences to its almost 60 million visitors worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the commitment and passion of its managers and 25,000 employees. 

Merlin currently has thirteen attractions in Australia and New Zealand including the stunning Hotham and Falls Creek Alpine Resorts in Victoria; WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo and WILD LIFE Hamilton Island; Madame Tussauds, Sydney; Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures and Otway Fly Treetop Adventures & Zip Line; the Sydney Tower Eye & SKYWALK; SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Manly SEA LIFE Sanctuary, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, SEA LIFE Mooloolaba, Queensland and  Kelly Tarlton's SEA LIFE Aquarium in Auckland - underlining the company's position as the world's biggest global aquarium operator. Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.