Quiksilver Pro Show 2009 @ Duranbah Beach, 7 March 2009 Photo Gallery
Photographer:Stuart Blythe – for LifeMusicMedia
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PAUL KELLY – ‘More Songs From The South’ tour : April-May 2009
| To celebrate the recent release of ‘Songs From The South – Volume II’, Paul Kelly and his band will embark on a national tour in late April and throughout May, visiting regional centres and capital cities across the country. |  |
It has been almost two years since Paul Kelly conducted such a vast tour of the nation. And how better to embrace the flavour of Australia and its people, than with the live music of one of the world’s great songwriters, Continue reading PAUL KELLY – ‘More Songs From The South’ tour : April-May 2009
Photos | Mary Trembles @ The Globe, Brisbane : with Violent Flames & The Quills : 28 Feb 2009
Mary Trembles @ The Globe, Brisbane : with Violent Flames & The Quills : 28 Feb 2009
Photographer: Stephen Goodwin
The Church “So Love May Find Us” Tour @ The Zoo, Brisbane 14 March 2009 + more
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The Church return in 2009 with a new album, a soundtrack, 2 EP’s on their own label and selected dates on the East coast.
In January the band released the “Shriek: Excerpts From The Soundtrack” on their own Unorthodox Records in partnership with Wyrm publishing and noted American science fiction writer Jeff VanderMeer. |
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In February the band release “The Coffee Hounds EP”. Exclusive vocal and instrumental versions of “The Coffee Song” as well as taking on the Kate Bush classic “Hounds Of Love”.
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Fluff @ Cremorne Theatre, QPAC : 24-28 March 2009
| Ever wondered what happens to lost toys? Come to Fluff at QPAC and you’ll find out! Yes, the Gingham family is back to comfort lost toys and delight audiences in the captivating fantasy theatre production, Fluff. |
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On show at the Cremorne Theatre QPAC from 24-28 March, the whole family will enjoy this whimsical piece of theatre, which combines audience interaction, music, movement and a stunning visual design.
Presented by QPAC, Fluff was created by Christine Johnston, one of Queensland’s most celebrated performing artists, collaborating with acclaimed choreographer/dancer Lisa O’Neill and electronic musician, Peter Nelson.
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Photos | The Big O Festival 2009 @ UQ Brisbane, 28 February
The Big O Festival 2009 @ UQ Brisbane, 28 February Photo Galleries
Photographer: Stuart Blythe for LifeMusicMedia
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Cassette Kids, Yves Klein Blue, BlueJuice, Ben Lee, The Fratellis, The Music
The Gin Club Tour : The Zoo, Brisbane 21 March 2009 + more
THE GIN CLUB TOUR EAST COAST – MARCH/APRIL 2009
| Inimitable Alt-country rock troupe The Gin Club are embarking on an East Coast tour of Australia in March and April, before heading off to Europe to tour and continue recording the follow up to their epic 2-disc 2008 release Junk. |  |
Junk was received with critical and public acclaim, reaching the top 10 on the AIR charts and granting the eclectic Brisbane-based band accolades including ‘Best Rock Song, ‘Best Folk Ballad’ and ‘Song of the Year’ at “Q Song” – Queensland Music Industry Awards in 2008.
Now, on the back of a successful string of 2008 gigs both here and in the US (including appearances at Musicexpo (LA), Gympie Music Muster, Woodford Folk Festival and The Big Day Out), The Gin Club are ready to hit the road, complete with brand new songs to unleash on anticipative audiences.
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Who Killed Amanda Palmer? An Interview with the Queen of Punk Cabaret
by Lisa Lamb
[Related: Amanda Palmer @ The Tivoli, 1 March 2009 : Photo Gallery]
Amanda Palmer embarked on a rock star journey from the age of four when her mother sat her on her lap and taught her to play piano by ear. With no formal musical training and a strong interest in drama, she explored dark cabaret, gothic burlesque and surreal musical theatre as the lead singer of The Dresden Dolls. Then embarked on a solo album, Who Killed Amanda Palmer, which pays homage to David Lynch (Twin Peaks) from a girl who doesn’t watch TV. She is a walking contradiction, part truth, part fiction and always entertaining. Her shows are not so much gigs as an experience and once the audience have the “experience” they are happy to spread the word.
Lisa: Amanda, you originally started out busking, doing street theatre and performing as a live statue, how did you start busking and has this influenced your later work?
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Greenfest 5-7 June 2009 Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Get into Greenfest 5-7 June, Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
| Greenfest presented by Brisbane City Council is Australia’s largest free green festival and place to come together for a cooler planet! Greenfest aims to stimulate awareness and action for a low carbon economy by supporting creativity in industry and the arts. Our theme for 2009 is “Community Warmth Can Cool the Planet!”
Greenfest is part of the UNEP Climate Neutral Network, a recognized Art for the Environment event and in 2009 is part of the Brisbane 150 and Queensland 150 celebrations. It uniquely promotes the best of emerging music talent with some established masters amidst a sea of fresh energy and ideas. With over 50 acts on three stages, speakers, organic food, fashion, green-tech cars and 200 exhibitors, become the change you want on World Environment Day and the long weekend at Greenfest. Greenfest is free for all areas and times. If you want to support emerging local talent and fresh energy for your planet, spread the word that participation counts and show your passion for the future at Greenfest. |
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The festival opens on Friday 5th June with a free World Environment Day concert and continues over the weekend with the following initial line up:
Ash Grunwald, Jeff Lang, Tame Impala, The Boat People, Little Scout, Kevin Borich, Hungry Kids Of Hungary, Botanics, The Rocketsmiths, Mason Rack Band, Marshall & the Fro, Ange Takats, Tim Loydell & the Deckchairs, Mr Laneous & the Family Yah, Pear & the Awkward Orchestra, Banawuran, Golden Sound, 8 Ball Aitken, Trouble Karma Flow, Rachael Brady, The Reversals, Jason Lowe, Georgia Potter, Bunna Lawrie, Mark Easton, Jimmy Watts, Kim Churchill, Autumn Sun, Tom Richardson, Glass Towers and more!
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Film.Arts.Comedy.Theatre (F.A.C.T) Brisbane – [Edition 090225]
| FILM: The Brisbane 48 Hour Film Project 2009 – The 48 Hour Film Project will return to Brisbane in 2009, probably around October. Filmmakers from all over the Brisbane area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world for the title “Best 48 Hour Film of 2009”. |
| ARTS: The Brisbane Arts Theatre is proud to open its 2009 main house season with John Patrick Shanley’s powerful play ‘Doubt’ – about innocence, guilt, and the grey space between the two. – Now Playing! |
| COMEDY: Brace yourselves for the first, the biggest, the best, LOL comedy festival Brisbane has ever seen. The inaugural Brisbane Comedy Festival takes over Brisbane Powerhouse Friday 6 – Sunday 29 March 2009 …that is just under a month of laugh-a-minute moments courtesy of some of the craziest talent from near and far! |
| THEATRE: Chicago – The Musical is one of the world’s most popular and thrilling smash-hit musicals. After a decade of decadence, CHICAGO is returning for its Australian Premiere at Lyric Theatre, QPAC from 19 March 2009 for a strictly limited season. |
Photos | Kaki King + An Horse @ The Zoo, Brisbane – 22nd February 2009
Photographer: Charlyn Cameron
Brisbane Events Quick List for February, March 2009
- Stray Cats @ The Tivoli, Brisbane 26-27 February 2009
- Jackson Browne @ Brisbane Riverstage, 27 February 2009
- The Big O Festival @University of Queensland, 28 February 2009
- Amanda Palmer @ The Tivoli, 1 March 2009
- The Cat Empire @ The Tivoli, 12-13 March 2009
- Biffy Clyro @ The Arena, 25 March 2009
Related:
February Festival List 2009 Australia
Festival List March, April & May 2009 Australia
MERCURY REV TO SUPPORT COLDPLAY ON THEIR AUSTRALIAN TOUR, ALONG WITH DECODER RING – Brisbane Entertainment Centre March 8th & 9th 2009
| MERCURY REV CONFIRMED TO SUPPORT COLDPLAY ON THEIR AUSTRALIAN TOUR, ALONG WITH DECODER RING. THE VIVA LA VIDA TOUR KICKS OFF IN JUST SEVEN DAYS! |
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The “Countdown To Coldplay” is almost over, and with just seven days until the first Australian concert date, performing to 17,000 fans at Perth’s Burswood Dome, Coldplay have today announced that at their request, American rock band Mercury Rev will be joining the ‘Viva La Vida’ tour of Australia.
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Photos | The Waifs @ The Tivoli, Brisbane 18 February 2009
The Waifs @ The Tivoli, Brisbane – 18 February 2009 Photos
Support: Jez Mead
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
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TZU ‘COVER UP MOTEL’ FAREWELL 2009 TOUR
TZU ‘COVER UP MOTEL’ FAREWELL 2009 TOUR
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It’s been a magical past year for Melbourne’s hip-hop maestros TZU. Their Computer Love album stormed the ARIA Top 25, was nominated for the prestigious J Award (JJJ’s Album of the Year) and widely lauded by reviewers and fans alike. Throw in two sold out national tours and slots at a bevy of the country’s finest festivals, including crowning performances at the Falls and Big Day Out, and it was clearly a year to behold. |  |
If that was not enough, the boys embarked on a massive remix project which saw their peers remixing the entire Computer Love album.
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