Alicia Keys proves she's a 'girl on fire' in first Australian show at Perth Arena MAGIC FINGERS: Alicia Keys sings one of her many hits at Perth Arena last night. TWO of the biggest voices in RnB set Perth Arena ablaze as US singer-songwriter Alicia Keys kicked off the Australian leg of her Set the World on Fire Tour last night. Supported by fellow Grammy Award-winner John Legend, Keys opened her set with a few powerful bars from Empire State of Mind before leading into catchy opener Karma. Dressed simply and stylishly in a figure-hugging black sequined jumpsuit, the Keys stunned with her vocal ability during performances of her singles such as You Don't Know My Name, Tears Always Win, A Woman's Worth, Diary and Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready). The Arena's big screens allowed the audience a close-up on the intricate work of her fingers, which glided across the piano keys, and her signature loud, bluesy notes of her breakout hit 2001 Fallin'. The reggae vibe of a mash-up of her song Limitedless, from her Girl on Fire album, and Chaka Demus and Pliers' hit Murder She Wrote, had Keys up and moving as she was flanked by her dancers. The passionate musician was at home on stage, clearly happy to be immersed in her lyrics and snippets of songs such as Unbreakable and Brand New Me showcased a raw, softer side of Keys' vocal abilities. SMOOTH OPERATOR: Alicia Keys told the Perth crowd she was 'crazy, excited' to kick off her Australian tour. "I gotta tell you, I am crazy excited to be here with you tonight," Keys said, flashing a megawatt smile. A moving rendition of If I Ain't Got You, from her second studio album The Diary of Alicia Keys, was followed by one of the evening's highlights as the crowd lit up the Arena with their mobile phones and sang along with Keys for No One. Keys took to the drums during New Day and the beat lead into her finale performance of Girl on Fire. Though the power of showmanship should never be underestimated, Keys gave a refreshing, no frills performance, which focused on the music. It speaks volumes about an artist who can stand on stage, in this day and age, and command the attention of thousands using nothing but the power of her own voice or, similarly, bring an arena to a low hush with her fancy finger work on the piano. SMOKIN': John Legend at Perth Arena during the Set the World on Fire gig. With such strong vocals, backed by a great live band, there was no need for bells and whistles or costume changes. There was only one switch into a sparkly purple full-length gown for the encore, in which Keys returned for Empire State of Mind. With Jay Z rapping on the big screen behind her, the crowd rose and danced before Keys signed off for the night. Earlier in the evening, John Legend kicked things off with an hour-long set featuring Made to Love, Tonight (Best You Ever Had), Used to Love You, Let's Get Lifted and Who Do We Think We Are. Legend, a smooth operator on stage, oozed effortlessly cool vibes and his cover of Bruce Springsteen's Dancing in the Dark, and performance of his hit Ordinary People sparked a collective swoon among the audience. "I couldn't leave without singing this song," Legend said, returning to the stage for an encore of his current hit All of Me. Australia has made it the number one song on iTunes right now. Keys will next perform in the Yarra Valley in Victoria on Saturday followed by shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Hunter Valley in New South Wales. Australia marks the final leg of her Set the World on Fire Tour.