SUPERSTAR Kylie Minogue is set to make her debut at the Hydro Arena in six weeks time.

The Aussie singer and actress, who helped bring the curtain down at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at Hempden, takes to the stage for a sell-out concert on Wednesday, November 12.

The gig is part of her Kiss Me Once tour - the title of her of new album which is her first in four years - and is expected to confirm her status as one of the world's most successful pop artists.

The former star of the TV soap Neighbours, Kylie launched her pop career in 1987 and has since released 45 singles and sold 68 million records globally. Kiss Me Once is her 12th album.

Acts lined up for next year include Queen & Adam Lambert in January, followed two months later by US singer Usher who said: "I want to give my fans an ever-changing live show full of surprises and special guests."