Ricky Martin on his exclusive new tour for Australian fans Ricky Martin enjoying his stage addiction Source: Supplied RICKY Martin describes recording as his medicine but performing is his drug. The pop superstar, who has won hearts with his passionate support for Australian talent on the Voice has already added extra shows to his tour in October after huge demand for pre-sale tickets last week. Martin took time out from touring after the birth of his sons Matteo and Valentino and last performed on Australian stages in 2000. "The only time I stopped being on the road since I was 12 was when I decided to take a sabbatical to spend time with my kids when they were born," he said. I need to be on stage, I need that reaction from the audience, it's my drug, my addiction. He is devising a new show around his greatest hits record and it will debut in Australia. The Latin American entertainer has already assembled his creative team to design the set, choreography and costumes. "It has to be spectacular - I will give my best for the best fans," he said. Martin has made no secret of his love affair with the country since taking on The Voice role and plans to work with local musicians and crew, as well as his own trusted band from Puerto Rico and Miami, for the tour. And perhaps his ill-fated team Ricky contestant, the fiery Caterina Torres. He has already confirmed he will record with jazz talent Emma Pask for his Brazil-inspired record before he starts the Australian shows. And I am also working with Caterina. Every person I have worked with on the show is already a part of my life and it doesn't end when they leave the show," he said. Martin has been spending time in Sydney recording studios when not on The Voice set. "We are always doing music, revisiting stuff I was working on five years ago and recording new stuff, I will always make time for that; that's my medicine, that's my religion," he said. Tickets for his October shows go on sale at noon tomorrow. Martin performs at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne on October 5 and 20, Adelaide Entertainment Centre on October 10. Perth Arena on October 12, Brisbane Entertainment Centre on October 16, Allphones Arena, Sydney on October 18 and 19.