Category Archives: Newcastle

Confession – “The Final Tour” – January 2016

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January 2016 will see Australian metalcore outfit Confession take a final bow – a choice made by their infamous frontman Michael Crafter, perhaps better known for his appearance on Big Brother, or generally outrageous internet presence – to leave the stage while on top, rather than to fade away as the responsibilities of life take the lead.
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Joey Cape + Chris Cresswell + Brian Wahlstrom + Laura Mardon – Australian Tour 2015

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It’s fair to say that Lagwagon frontman, Joey Cape just can’t get enough of Australia, confirming a run of solo shows on the back of his already announced Lagwagon dates.
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Live Review : UB40 at Civic Theatre, Newcastle – November 18, 2015

Review and photos by Natasha Wyborn – David Jackson
UB40 Live at the Civic Theatre Newcastle, Australia – November 18th 2015
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From the time Brian Travers hit a note on his saxophone until the time the band walked off the stage, there was love, positivity and good vibes in the room; welcome to a UB40 concert.
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Double Pass Giveaway – Unwritten Law – ‘Love Is The Law’ Australian Tour 2015

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San Diego melodic punk rock stalwarts Unwritten Law are heading to Australia for their Love Is The Law tour this December (2015) and we have double passes up for grabs!
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Unwritten Law – ‘Love Is The Law’ – Australian Tour 2015

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KillRockStar Entertainment presents San Diego melodic punk rock stalwarts Unwritten Law in Australia for their Love Is The Law tour this December, with very special guests, Adelaide’s Grenadiers.
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Screamfeeder – New Single “Alone In A Crowd” + Tour Dates

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‘Alone In A Crowd’ is the first new material from Screamfeeder in ten years. The single will be proudly released through Poison City, offering a taste of their forthcoming album, set for release mid-2016..
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GLEN MATLOCK, EARL SLICK & SLIM JIM PHANTOM ‘Men Of No Shame’ Australian Tour 2016

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This February and March, legendary Sex Pistol Glen Matlock will be joined by Stray Cat Slim Jim Phantom and notorious John Lennon/Bowie lead guitarist Earl Slick for their only Australian tour. Don’t miss out on seeing three of rock’s true anti heroes mixing it live around Australia with shows in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide and Melbourne.
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Northlane cover Tame Impala + Node National Tour Kicks off November 4th!

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Northlane have put their own spin on a cover version of Tame Impala’s ‘Let It Happen’. The cover was recorded on the road on the current European headline tour which has seen the band sell out four shows in the UK, Paris and Germany and record a live set at the legendary BBC Maida Vale Studios. The studios are best known for the John Peel Sessions which included live session recordings by artists such as The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie. The headline European run finishes this week and the band head home immediately to begin their national Australian tour in support of new album Node, which debuted at #1 on the ARIA chart earlier this year. The tour kicks off on Wednesday November 4 in Perth and sees the band play nine shows around Australia.
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A Tribe Called Red Announce Australian Shows

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A Tribe Called Red have announced they will be heading to Australia to perform for the first time an extensive run of shows throughout the east-coast including headline dates as well as Australian Music Week, The Sydney Opera House’s ‘Homeground’. A Tribe Called Red aims to challenge stereotypes about indigenous people by using video segments taken from pop culture (movies, cartoons) in order to poke fun of the racist imagery. They not only mix tradition with contemporary art via music+video, but also their dancer who mix b-boy style with traditional hoop dancing.
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Thirsty Merc announce rescheduled and additional shows on The Good Life Tour!

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Following the recent postponement of shows on The Good Life tour, Thirsty Merc have today confirmed new dates for shows in Warrnambool and Geelong in Victoria, Henley Beach and Norwood in South Australia and Albion Park and Goulburn in New South Wales.

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Q&A with Deena

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Only three years into songwriting and performing Deena has certainly hit the ground running with two albums already under her belt ‘Lone Wolf’ and ‘Black Cat’ as well as a national tour, a string of festivals dates and played shows in the USA, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Japan.

To celebrate the release of her latest single ‘Turpentine’ DEENA is setting off on a national tour… details below.
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A DAY ON THE GREEN presents Hoodoo Gurus, Violent Femmes and Sunnyboys + more!

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From the golden age of indie-rock comes three giants of the era, three acts so magnificent in scope it takes several wineries to contain them!

Hoodoo Gurus, Sunnyboys and Violent Femmes are teaming up for the very first time this summer in a three-way, no-holds barred attack on the aural senses.
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