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THE DATSUNS Deep Sleep Australian tour – December 2014

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After some drifting through the deep sonic universe The Datsuns can finally reveal special guests for this Australian tour as it hurtles through the planet.

The Datsuns latest album Deep Sleep elaborates on their signature breakneck-paced rock’n’roll delving into more menacing terrain summoned from the bands collective proto-metal 70s influences; Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult and Bloodrock, to name a few. Semi-tones are thrown in amongst blues scale riffs creating a darker, more evil sound that summons images of 1970s cult film super-villains.
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They’re Back! Scott Russo & Phil Jamieson Team Up For Christmas Shows

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They joined forces earlier this year for two SOLD OUT shows in Sydney and Melbourne, and now the rest of Australia will get the chance to experience Phil Jamieson and Scott Russo’s live show.
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The Dead Daisies announce Australia & NZ tour – November/December 2014

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The Dead Daisies have arrived back in Australia, with one of their first stops being The Morning Show on 7, where they performed an acoustic rock version of “Angel In Your Eyes”.
Click here to view The Dead Daisies acoustic performance of Angel In Your Eyes on The Morning Show

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Contemporary classic rockers, The Dead Daisies, are set to hit the road again and do a number of huge shows across Australia and New Zealand in November and December, along with releasing a second single, “Angel In Your Eyes”, from their Face I Love EP.
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The Good Ship Xmas Show – New Globe Theatre, Brisbane – December 20, 2014

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Right… It’s Christmas time… traditionally a time for being with loved ones and sharing those special moments. Those questionable crewmembers of The Good Ship would like to share some of their own touching moments with you. In fact, they’d like to touch you in ways you’ve maybe never been touched before.
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Darren Hanlon Announces 2014 Christmas Tour

Darren HanlonIf there’s one constant in the disjointed life of Darren Hanlon, it’s his annual Yuletide show series. “The years seem to get faster but for me the Christmas tour is the playing card in the spokes that mark each turn,” he says.

And the season is upon us again. Nearing a decade of existence, this year will see Hanlon once again take the stage in a blaze of solo informality, keeping things loose and inviting special guests to sing a song or two.

Don’t miss Darren Hanlon at The Bridge Hotel in Castlemaine on Thursday 11 December, Trinity Sessions in Adelaide on Sunday 14 December (all ages), Mojo’s in Fremantle on Monday 15 December, Northcote Uniting Church Hall in Melbourne on Thursday 18 December (all ages), Northcote Social Club in Melbourne on Friday 19 December, St Stephens Church in Sydney on Saturday 20 December (all ages), and The Globe in Brisbane on Sunday 21 December (all ages). Tickets to all shows are on sale now.
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GINGERFEST – Second Line-Up Announcement!

gingerfest The hardworking organisers of December’s inaugural GINGERFEST fundraising mini-festival are simply stoked to unveil the second batch of acts on their bumper punk rock line-up. With tickets already selling fast for this most important and tantalising of events, these additions will surely spell a full house.

Gingerfest is an exceptional and highly anticipated all day event conceptualised in memory of Canberra man Nicholas Sofer-Schreiber, who was tragically murdered in late 2013. Known widely and affectionately as ‘The Ginger Ninja’, Nicholas was a long-time and much loved stalwart of the Canberra punk rock community. A cooperative of Sofer-Schreiber’s friends from all corners of the punk rock community have banded together to raise vital funds for Vision Australia in his name, through GINGERFEST.
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The Lemonheads – Australian Tour – December 2014

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Following the announcement of their December Australian tour, The Lemonheads have sold out their Melbourne Corner Hotel show! Due to overwhelming demand, a second performance will take place on Wednesday the 10th of December. This will be the last chance for Melbourne fans to see the band, given that Meredith Music Festival has also sold out! Jen Cloher will once again be lending support to Evan Dando and Co, and tickets are on sale now through www.handsometours.com.

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Sleep (USA) – Australian Tour – December 2014 **Tour Update**

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Due to overwhelming demand for tickets to see Sleep (USA) in Brisbane – life is noise and Crowbar have announced that the sold-out show at Crowbar on December 11 is moving to The Hi-Fi, Brisbane.

Sleep live is like mass hypnosis – a psychic trip of gargantuan proportions under the guidance of three sonic shamans. There’s never been a better time to be a Sleep fan – especially if you live in Brisbane.

Those hoping to ascend the Holy Mountain and see Sleep live, extra tickets to the show on December 11 at 8pm – are on sale now.
All existing tickets to Crowbar are still valid at The Hi-Fi and ticketholders will be contacted and advised of the change of venue.

Please Note: the only change to the show is the relocation to a bigger venue.

Catch Sleep in Brisbane on:

**JUST ANNOUNCED**
Thursday December 11 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane – with Frown and Golden Bats
Tickets from lifeisnoise.com, oztix.com.au, and the venue
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As Sleep’s first single in over 15 years The Clarity continues to blow minds worldwide, life is noise is proud to announce that the stoner metal pioneers will be playing a second night in Melbourne at The Corner on Sunday December 7, following the sell-out of the Saturday date.
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JOAN ARMATRADING – Last Major World Tour – Australian Dates ** Updated **

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The unstoppable Joan Armatrading will be returning to Australia this December for a run of intimate shows as part of her last major world tour and first solo concerts on a global scale. Tickets for the national tour have been highly sought after and due to unprecedented demand, Joan Armatrading will be performing a second and final Melbourne show at the Comedy Theatre on Monday 15th December. Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide shows sold out almost instantly, and a second Adelaide show has also been added and is now on sale, see below
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Lost Paradise 3-day boutique camping festival announcement!

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Get out of Sydney this New Year’s Eve
Lost Paradise, a 3-day boutique camping festival in Glenworth Valley, NSW
December 30, 2014 to January 2, 2015

We’re pleased to announce our local dj’s and stage takeovers at Lost Paradise.

This announce brings a total of 89 acts on the line-up for Lost Paradise with ​further​ local and international acts to be announced…

​Local​ DJ​ collectives include​ SPICE, SASH, PICNIC, bare essentials, something else, boom boom taking over the LOST DISCO​, LOST FOLK​ and PARADISE CLUB ​stages ​ during the course of the 3 day escape​,​ along​​side ​the strong line-up of ​ internationals announced early September​ including boy & bear, Ben Pearce, Sylvan Esso and more​ . ​Electronic, Indie, Dance and Folk are where its at for Lost Paradise attendees.

With Lost Feast pop-up dining in partnership with Bondi eatery The Corner House being revealed on Thursday​,​ whispers of a Circus (!) and more being revealed in the coming weeks​, this exciting​,​ ever​-​ expanding e​vent​ ​is ​​packed full ​ of surprises.

LIVE

BOY & BEAR • ALUNAGEORGE • BALL PARK MUSIC •
THE PREATURES • SYLVAN ESSO • BOB MOSES • KINK • ELIZABETH ROSE • BADBADNOTGOOD
ALLDAY • POND • TOURIST • TOUCH SENSITIVE • GOLDLINK
YUMI ZOUMA • HIATUS KAIYOTE • CHARLOTTE OC • THE DELTA RIGGS • WILLOW BEATS • FLAMINGO • BANOFFEE

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DJ SNEAK • CARL CRAIG • BEN PEARCE • BOB MOSES •
AXEL BOMAN • PSYCHEMAGIK • MIDLAND • GREG WILSON MAXXI SOUNDSYSTEM • FUTUREBOOGIE • TERRY FARLEY LATE NITE TUFF GUY • ALLE FARBEN • KRANKBROTHER MAXOLOGY • EMERSON TODD • DREEMS
FANTASTIC MAN • ROLAND TINGS • SOFTWAR

​LOCALS LINE-UP:

LITTLE FRITTER • PHIL SMART • GABBY • MURAT KILIC • ROBBIE LOWE • ANT J STEEP • SOFTWAR • COOP • KALI •
MATT WEIR • KERRY WALLACE • B_A •
LEAH SIMMONS • KARIM • DANIEL LUPICA • VALERIE YUM •
ADI TOOHEY • ALAN THOMAS • U – KHAN • DAVE STUART • MANTRA COLLECTIVE • PARKSIDE • CASSETTE •
SAM FRAN​C​IS​CO • MARC JARVIN • DANNY LA RU • TAZ & MATT RINGROSE • TRICKY • GARRY TODD • ANDY WEBB • MARK CRAVEN • MONKEY TENNIS • TRISTAN CASE • AARON ROBINS • JACOB HOUGH • ROBBIE CORDUKES • FAF • TECH NO MORE • JIMMI WALKER • JESSE ALEXANDER • LOCUS CADRE • MOONBOOT • CASTING OUT • HENNERS • TJ • UNCLE JOE • SCUBA STEW • HEAPS GAY • PELVIS • VIBE POSITIVE • WILLARD FAMILY SOUL REVIEW • KATO

Lost Paradise, a 3-day boutique camping festival in Glenworth Valley, NSW
December 30, 2014 to January 2, 2015< Cooks Road, Glenworth Valley, New South Wales 2250 Visit http://www.lostparadise.com.au/ for all details and tickets facebook event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/526230174190042/

Blue King Brown – New Album “Born Free” + Tour Dates

BKB-Born-FreeBlue King Brown, Australia’s socially conscious premier live urban roots & reggae powerhouse release their new album, BORN FREE, on November 7, 2014. Always pushing musical boundaries, the band’s idea was to break into new ground with this release. Lyrically, the album is the distillation of the raw essence of Nattali’s truth. Musically it’s an adventure that explores the international vibration that is ever evolving around BKB. First single All Nations, which comes with a profoundly provocative film clip, was instantly added by triple j.
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THE PREATURES Announce BLUE PLANET EYES Tour

preatres2014 has been a massive year for The Preatures, yet they’ve kept the best till last. Hot on the heels of the release of their debut album BLUE PLANET EYES – out next week – the band will embark on their biggest national tour to date. 2014 has been a massive year for The Preatures, yet they’ve kept the best till last. Hot on the heels of the release of their debut album BLUE PLANET EYES – out next week – the band will embark on their biggest national tour to date.
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DREAM ON DREAMER ”….And The Light Pulled Me Back” Tour | October-December 2014

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Dream On Dreamer (DOD) are pleased to announce the …And The Light Pulled Me Back Tour. After dropping the new single “Darkness Brought Me Here” to the delight of their fans, the band are pleased to follow up the huge demand with a run of 18+ and All Ages shows along the East Coast.

2014 has been a turbulent year for the band with drummer Aaron Fiocca fighting cancer and a member change with the addition of Chris Shaw (ex House Vs Hurricane) on bass. This would be too much to handle for most bands but DOD are stronger than ever and are currently busy writing their third album scheduled for release in 2015. Aaron is now fighting fit and smashing the drums with huge beats and as a whole the band are really excited for the future. DOD can’t wait to test some new material live, plus also play all the fan favorites.
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AlithiA announce ‘Here I Am’ National Tour

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MELBOURNE ASTRAL ROCKERS ALITHIA ANNOUNCE NATIONAL TOUR

Having recently returned from wowing audiences and critics and filling venues across Europe and Russia, Melbourne’s Astral Space Rockers, AlithiA announce their 6th Australian tour playing across 5 States and 1 Territory. Kicking off on November 15, the tour marks the release of the band’s new single ‘Here I Am’ and video which will be released on November 3. ‘Here I Am’ features Hungarian artist Flora Matisz on violin and guest vocals, and is the band’s gentlest and most ethereal track off the debut record ‘To the Edge of Time’
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ICE CUBE – More Australian Shows Added!

icecubeMetropolis Touring and Select Touring are pleased to announce that Ice Cube will be extending his Australian tour by adding additional shows in Sydney and Melbourne!! Wednesday 3rd December will see a second and final show at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney. The third and final Melbourne show will be an intimate club performance at 170 Russell on Sunday 7th December – capacity is strictly limited to only 1,000 tickets. Tickets for both shows go on sale 9am this Friday 24th October.

Going off his past Australian performances, fans can expect an explosive show packed with the iconic and timeless rhymes such as Check Yo’ Self, It Was A Good Day, You Can Do It, Go To Church, Hello, Smoke Some Weed, Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It and NWA’s Fuck Tha Police and Straight Outta Compton as well as some fresh tracks from his new album Everything’s Corrupt.
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