Eminem has notched up more number one singles than any other male artist in the history of the ARIA Charts, as “We Made You” swoops past Back Eyed Peas to the top of the ARIA Singles Chart this week. Ronan Keating continues his domination of the ARIA Album Chart as “Songs For My Mother” stays at number one for a third consecutive week, holding out Andre Rieu who debuts at #2 with “You’ll Never Walk Alone”. Black Eyed Peas takes over top spot on the ARIA Digital Track Chart with “Boom Boom Pow”, with the physical release of this single imminent.
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Tag Archives: Brisbane
Review: Alex Lloyd @ The Zoo, Brisbane 8 May 2009
Alex Lloyd @ The Zoo, Brisbane 8 May 2009
Author: Merryn
Photo: Stuart Blythe
What in the world has happened to Alex Lloyd? Or, more to the point, his fans? Last night’s gig at The Zoo resembled more a congregation for the Corpse Bride than an intimate gathering to celebrate one of Australia’s best artists.
Best Artists you question? Yes! Come on guys, this is a man who’s brilliance dazzled all at the turn of the century, and it wasn’t luck My Friend. With credentials that put other Musicians to shame, Alex Lloyd is one of Australia’s most under celebrated treasures.
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Madeleine Paige “The Voice Behind The Noise” EP : Review
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Brisbane based Madeleine Paige is in a class of her own. Haunting…..Sweet…..Unforgettable. It’s refreshing to receive an EP to review that one instantly likes and that was exactly the case with this. Madeleine Paige’s latest EP entitled “The Voice Behind The Noise” consisting of 5 beautifully crafted songs that were recorded at Massive Studios by Matt Redlich (Hungry Kids Of Hungary). |
Madeleine has been praised in recent reviews for her live performances and this certainly translates well within this album.
Starting out with “Ditty”, an upbeat happy bouncy tune that will surely remove any blues that you may be feeling.
Track 2, “My Love Looks”, is a lulla-ballad styled song where you are carried away by just her voice and soft acoustic accompaniment.
“It’s over (and over again)” is one of my favourites on this EP. A haunting lament that is definitely worth having a listen to – over and over and over again.
Madeleine’s angelic voice, coupled with well written and performed songs, will mesmerise all listeners.
“The Voice Behind The Noise” was released on 8 May 2009. Madeleine Paige is currently touring and her show is one that shouldn’t be missed.
Rating: 4/5
Tour Dates:
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Renée Geyer – Renéessance – June, July 2009 Tour
Renée Geyer – Renéessance
Liberation Blue Acoustic Series
“I’ve avoided doing this album for a long time for the simple reason that I’ve already done these songs. I finally said yes ’cause we agreed to do it live at my keyboard player’s house: just set up like an acoustic gig and play. People tend to like the intimacy of that. It has a certain energy and I think it works.”
Intimate doesn’t mean gentle, as the opening salvo of Renéessance makes bracingly clear. Untreated and unaccompanied, Renée Geyer’s full-throttle entry into the reggae classic, Dedicated To The One I Love, serves notice of an album easy on amps but as highly charged as her most soulful work.
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The Dreaming – Australia’s International Indigenous Festival – Woodford, QLD : 5 – 8 June 2009
The Dreaming is an annual festival celebrating the cultural diversity of indigenous cultures, presenting over 200 high profile indigenous acts from Australia and around the World. Three days and four nights of concerts, theatre, dance, speakers and film, complete with ceremony grounds, traditional healing, art galleries, rituals, fire story circles, and workshops across nine venues and twelve galleries. The festival offers an intimate indigenous experience with an embracing atmosphere described by audiences as awakening, enriching, inspiring and deadly. The Dreaming has become known for presenting acts
of international significance and as an annual ceremony time where people connect, celebrate and are intrigued by the spirit of The Dreaming.
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Photo Gallery | Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival – 3 May 2009
Caxton Street Seafood and Wine Festival 2009 – 3 May 2009
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
KRAM, OP 25, The Winnie Coopers, Dukes Of Windsor
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[Photo: Stuart Blythe]
Sounds of Spring 2009 First Lineup Announcement
On 26 September 2009, Brisbane’s own Sounds of Spring music festival will once again open its gates at an impressive new venue at Victoria Park, Gilchrist Ave, Herston (opposite RNA Showgrounds & Royal Children’s Hospital) to an impressive line-up of the country’s best indie acts and 15,000 antsy music lovers. After cutting our teeth on the festival scene last year, Sounds of Spring invites you back for a bigger, better, louder festival, in every way. The response from bands wanting to play at SOS09 has been incredible and we’re extremely proud to present an exciting blend of your favourite Australian acts, and a few new ones we think you’ll really enjoy.
Making up the first of two line-up announcements are the following 28 exciting acts:
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Opera for One – a great night out with other opera lovers.
Don’t want to see La traviata on your own? With Opera for One, you can join a small group of other opera lovers and be treated like a VIP. For just $130 (inc. fees) you’ll enjoy an A Reserve seat in Balcony One with the Opera for One group, a pre-performance drink and reserved seating at the pre-performance talk, an interval drink, a theatre program and a dedicated Opera for One host for the evening.
Numbers are strictly limited so book now to avoid disappointment. Phone Jane on 07 3735 3030 to purchase your Opera for One package.
Opera for One, La traviata
21 & 26 May l 7.30pm l $130 (inc. fees)
Lyric Theatre, QPAC
Related: QPAC’s Lyric Theatre and Concert Hall – Brisbane
SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2009 – 1ST LINEUP
Now in its 9th year, SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS returns on Sat July 25th and Sun July 26th at Byron Bay’s Belongil Fields to present its much anticipated annual mid-winter music celebration. With offerings from around the globe, the 2009 line-up packs a punch with a flock of Splendour first timers, festival favourites and exclusive one-off performances to boot.
TICKETS ON SALE
9.00am sharp on Thursday May 14th – Internet sales only – www.qjump.com.au
SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2009
Sat July 25th and Sunday July 26th
Belongil Fields, Byron Bay
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QPAC’s Lyric Theatre and Concert Hall – Brisbane
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QPAC’s Lyric Theatre and Concert Hall were re-opened earlier this year, on 11 March, following a four-month closure and a $34.7 million refurbishment. If you’re yet to experience the changes to QPAC, here are some quick links to help you when you attend a La traviata performance.
Venue map with changes to access – click here |
Madeleine Paige
| Turn off your phone and get out of town Away from the chaos and deafening sound And when all is peaceful and darkness falls You’ll hear The Voice Behind The Noise |
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This is the concept behind Madeleine Paige’s stunning sophomore EP “The Voice Behind The Noise”. In October last year, on a friend’s recommendation, Madeleine left behind the daily grind and spent some time alone in a cabin in the wilderness and her creativity flourished. Through these visits to the idyllic Mullumbimby countryside, the songs on this glorious EP were born.
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Liza Minnelli in concert @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre 30 October 2009
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Chugg Entertainment and David M. Hawkins are proud to present the long awaited return of award winning superstar Liza Minnelli. Bringing her unstoppable Minnelli magic to Australia, Liza will tour nationally during October in an unmatchable concert performance. Based on her current hit Broadway show “Liza’s At The Palace”, the evening will feature an incomparable Minnelli songfest including many of her personal favourites and signature hits.
Along with a twelve-piece orchestra led by conductor/drummer Michael Berkowitz and pianist/musical supervisor Billy Stritch,the performance will feature many of Liza’s showstoppers such as “Cabaret”, “Maybe This Time” and “Theme From New York, New York” – all written especially for her by the legendary Broadway song writing partnership of John Kander and Fred Ebb. Directed by Ron Lewis, this concert performance of almost two hours duration (with interval), will be full of personal stories, anecdotes and heartfelt reminiscences. Liza Minnelli was born in Los Angeles into show business royalty. With her mother Judy Garland and her father the Award winning director Vincent Minnelli, her’s is the only family where both parents and child have won an Oscar. Her god parents were Ira Gershwin and Kay Thompson. Liza made her screen debut in 1949 as a toddler with her mother in the MGM movie musical In the Good Old Summertime. One of the world’s best-loved entertainers, she won Tony awards for Flora, the Red Menace in 1965 and |
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Photo Gallery | Hungry Kids of Hungary @ The Valley Studio, Brisbane – 10 April 2009
Hungry Kids of Hungary @ The Valley Studio, Brisbane 10 April 2009
Photographer: Andrea Jankovic
COG “Between Oceans” Tour @ The Hi-Fi, Brisbane – 11th June 2009
COG “Between Oceans” Tour
With special guests
Oceansize and Calling All Cars
While their latest record Sharing Space is working hard for them in Europe and the UK, gaining rave reviews from music press and fans alike, the Cog boys have been busily putting the finishing touches on their national Between Oceans Tour May / June 2009.
Cog’s powerful live shows have been wowing fans for the past few years, earning them spots on the country’s biggest festivals, including the recent Big Day Out Tour, and leaving a trail of sold out venues in their wake. The Between Oceans Tour will be the band’s last round before they take time out to pull together material for their third LP.
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The Kill Scene, Feline Down, Twist Oliver Twist @ The Globe – 11th April, 2009
The Kill Scene, Feline Down, Twist Oliver Twist
The Globe – 11th April, 2009
Author: Lisa Lamb
| The Kill Scene formerly known as the Dream Sequence inflicted a quick and painless death on themselves in front of a live audience, then musically re-incarnated. Sounding very much like The Cure as they delved into Gothic New Wave with a dark, ambient precision. Playing a blend of originals combined with 80’s British rock like Kate Bush “Running up that Hill”, along with a dark and twisted, yet beautiful version of “Let Me Entertain You” by Queen. |  |
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