Official clip for MONEY, the second single taken from forthcoming EP:
Talupo Mountain Music Vol. 2

Directed and Edited by Vegadeetz Films
Produced by The Delta Riggs
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Photographer: Greg Morgan

Photographer: Greg Morgan
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The incomparable Rufus Wainwright, one of the musical world’s true original contemporary artists, is returning for an Australian full band tour in September 2012, taking in most capital cities following the release of his acclaimed new Mark Ronson-produced album, ‘Out of the Game’.

But his adoring Australian audiences are in for an extra treat – joining Rufus on stage as part of his band include his friends: gifted folk-jazz-soul singer and songwriter Krystle Warren – who recently completed an Australian solo tour with great panache, following her appearance here last November for “Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake.” Joining Krystle in the Rufus Wainwright band is Teddy Thompson, the rich-voiced and much-loved songwriter, son of the great British musical pairing of Richard and Linda Thompson. Both Krystle and Teddy will also be alternating as the opening act for the national run of dates.
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This September (2012) will see the return of charismatic performer Patrick Wolf to our fine shores for a series of very special acoustic performances.

The Frontier Touring Company is bringing the incredibly talented Brit to Australia for a run of national shows which will see Wolf taking the stage playing grand piano, Celtic harp, dulcimer and more, he will be accompanied by one other musician on stage.

This year Wolf celebrates an impressive decade in the industry. Over his illustrious career Wolf has ventured into a number of diverse fields and exhibited countless talents, but it is as a performer and songwriter that he truly shines.
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After ten years living in Los Angeles, Penny Hewson realized there was an increasing pull to move back to Australia, back to her roots, back amongst her “tribe” and to change the backdrop of her life once again. She packed her guitars and her grand piano onto a big container ship to travel the high seas and to meet back up with her on Melbourne soil, where Penny set herself up in an apartment overlooking Port Phillip Bay and set about writing and compiling the assorted songs she had been collecting along the way.
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Photographer: Amanda Brenchley

Photographer: Amanda Brenchley
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After a turbulent start to 2012, Sydney-based folk/indie-pop trio SET SAIL are ready to once again make their mark on the Australian music scene embarking on a mammoth 18-date tour of the country parading a new collection of heartfelt rhythms in the form of their new six-track “Hey!”, due for release on June 15, 2012.

“Hey!” features six formidable, yet quirky offerings and demonstrates its collective conscious in the spirited lead track Charlestown, a song about California summers and roaring twenties dancing.

“Hey!” is the band’s first new material since their debut offering, 2011s “The Riley Moore” EP which notched over 14,000 sales… not bad for three guys who started their musical journey busking on streets corners, playing for anyone willing to stop for a listen and a dance.
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It’s been twelve years since Brit rockers Reef graced Australian shores, in June 2012, they return for a national tour.

Reef’s killer live shows have gained them a huge following across the globe and made them a favourite at festivals, including Glastonbury and Reading.

Reef formed in 1993, signing to Sony imprint S2 Records the following year. Their debut album Replenish (1995) achieved Gold status and saw the band play shows with the Rolling Stones, Paul Weller and Soundgarden.

Their sophomore LP Glow (1997) stormed the UK Charts at Number 1 and included the smash hit single Place Your Hands. The third studio LP Rides (1999) came along two years later, produced by George Drakoulias and in the same year the band saw off the likes of Oasis and Pulp to win the Music Industry’s Soccer Six competition.
Continue reading Tour News: Reef Australian Tour – June 2012 ## TOUR CANCELLED ## →

Debit MasterCard Priceless Music has renewed its support as exclusive sponsor of Australia’s most memorable live performance series, the Take 40 Live Lounge. Having outgrown the original studio format of previous years, 2012 sees the event move into a new performance space so more people can enjoy an unique experience with one of their favourite artists. The four-part series kicks off in June with Simple Plan performing at The Standard in Sydney.

The fully integrated campaign has been created by MCM Media to help drive and reward Debit MasterCard usage amongst the Gen Y audience. The events will be promoted across the MCM Media consumer brands (Take 40 Australia, The Hot Hits Live from LA, Party People), and tickets can only be purchased via Debit MasterCard. The shows will then be filmed and packaged up for television, online, mobile, radio and social.
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Skinnyfish Music have announced that Gurrumul Yunupingu will be joining a host of stars to perform at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert on June 4th 2012.

Gurrumul will be joining artists from across the Commonwealth to perform ‘Sing’, the Diamond Jubilee Song which is written by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Take That’s Gary Barlow.
Barlow travelled around the Commonwealth working with artists including Gurrumul to produce the track, with its successful debut airing this week on BBC Radio 2.

The concert will be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC One HD and on BBC Radio 2 in the UK and to millions around the world and will feature performances from the likes of Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Tom Jones, Sir Elton John and Sir Cliff Richard.

Gurrumul’s performance at the Diamond Jubilee concert is the latest in a long line of honours for this shy man from the remote Elcho Island, with the University of Sydney recently bestowing an honorary doctorate for outstanding contribution to music.
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Photographer: Naomi Rahim – Design & Photography

Photographer: Naomi Rahim – Design & Photography
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