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Live Review : Refused + Sick Of It All + High Tension at Enmore Theatre, Sydney – 21 January 2017

Review and Photos by Meghan Player
Refused at Enmore Theatre, Sydney - 21 January 2017 Photographer: Meghan Player
With a line up this solid, there’s no hesitation in turning up early and supporting Melbourne locals, High Tension. I’ve witnessed these legends tear up the stage a few times now, and I never fail to be impressed by the intensity of their performance.
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The Smith Street Band Announce ‘Death To The Lads’ & Tour Dates – November 2016

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After an exceptionally busy 2016 that has seen The Smith Street Band spend most of the year playing headline shows across the world, including North America, the United Kingdom, Europe and Australia, the four-piece return with a brand new single in ‘Death To The Lads’.
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I LOVE LIFE FESTIVAL 2016 – Lineup ** Local Bands Added **

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*** Local Supports Added ***
You’ve probably already got your tickets to I Love Life, so here’s just a reason not to lose’em… A couple local bands have been added to the line ups!

If seeing bands the likes of The Bennies, High Tension and Camp Cope didn’t already have you all jazzed for the festivities, local thrash punk rockers Hostile Objects will be opening up the Sydney leg, while alt-folk punkers Lifeboat will kick off the Brisbane show.
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REFUSED – Sick Of It All & High Tension – Australian Tour, January 2017

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“The time has come…there’s no escape”

Legendary Swedish hardcore punks, Refused will return to Australia in January 2017 along with hardcore icons Sick Of It All (celebrating their 30th anniversary) and High Tension!

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HIGH TENSION Welcomes New Member + Wins ‘Best Heavy Album’ at The Age Music Victoria Awards

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With a tear to their eye, HIGH TENSION waves goodbye to Drummer and founding member Damian Coward as he has moved to the opposite side of the country to focus on getting a real tan, cocktails and maybe even a career in mining. Life doesn’t sound too bad, does it?

His very suitable successor comes in the form of Lauren Hammel (Fear Like Us) and with Damo’s blessing “she’s a bloody shredder!”
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Bodyjar & The Meanies announce Punk Rock Christmas Party

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Melbourne punk rock icons Bodyjar and The Meanies are teaming up with High Tension and Cowsmuff for a very special Christmas show. This will be the first time in over 20 years The Meanies and Bodyjar have been featured on the same line up.
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High Tension announce Bully Tour – July 2015

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Having returned home from a successful run of sold-out shows across the country with bogan larrikins King Parrot, High Tension are stoked to announce their own set of shows to support their highly anticipated ripper 2nd album, Bully out on July 10.
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The Blurst Of Times Festival 2014 – First Lineup Announced

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CLICK HERE for full final lineup announcements for Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

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The Blurst Of Times Festival is back for 2014 for a massive day of live music! Part 1 of this year’s lineup, taking over The Brightside, The Brightside carpark and The Zoo on October 18, 2014.

After the maiden event in 2013, punters can venture to the deep dark depths of Fortitude Valley to see 30 of the best current acts across punk, rock, hardcore and jangly pop.

The second lineup announcement will come on September 8, but tickets are on sale NOW from Oztix!

It’ll be the best of times.
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