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LUKA BLOOM – AUSTRALIAN TOUR MARCH/APRIL 2011 [Tour News]


BUY CD NOW!		   An internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, and recording artist; Luka Bloom has enjoyed twenty years of success worldwide. Since the release of one of the all-time Irish classics “Riverside” in 1990, people from all corners of the globe have embraced the true beauty of this remarkable musician. Luka returns in March 2011 for his 10th Australian tour to celebrate his career which has spanned over two decades.

With these celebrations, Luka has carefully chosen and re-recorded some of his stunning repertoire for the recently released DREAMS IN AMERICA.

These songs represent a fascinating journey, from when he immigrated to America in the late eighties, to the present day.
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DEVILDRIVER + ILL NINO + ALL THAT REMAINS + NONPOINT – Melbourne and Sydney sidewave announced! [Gig News]

DEVILDRIVER has always been a band on a three-pronged mission: Work hard, rock harder, and kick as many asses as possible in the process.

Since the arrival of their self-titled debut in 2003, DEVILDRIVER have made a massive impact on the metal scene with their monstrous grooves, brutal, haunting vocals and crushing live performances. Their brilliant new album ʻPray for Villainsʼ only further cements them amongst metals elite. “Frantic pace, unrelenting power and a whole shitload of attitude, Pray for Villains is a killer record…honestly, words cannot prepare you for this one.” – Metal Hammer. Prepare for the onslaught…DEVILDRIVER will be taking no prisoners!
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Social Distortion and The Bronx – Sydney sidewave announced!

SOCIAL DISTORTION SYDNEY SHOW ADDED! THE BRONX TO SUPPORT!!

  SOCIAL DISTORTION’S Australian fans will finally get their moment in the sun after 31 grueling years!

SOCIAL DISTORTION are seminal punk torchbearers and is all that is right and pure about rock’n’roll. There’s always been genuine soul in the work of this Orange County crew, Mike Ness undoubtedly the closest musical descendant to Johnny Cash as you’ll find in the business.

THE BRONX is the LA beast that cannot be tamed, neutered or sedated. Anyone that has seen the ultimate party mob live will testify to their blood pumping set, brutal punk’n’roll and unrivalled destruction with the conductor of carnage frontman Matt Caughtran. “If the spirit of punk and the brawn of US hardcore is to be found anywhere today then it is in The Bronx” – Mojo. THE BRONX are back in Australia, kicking ass and taking names.

Australian fans have waited what seems like an eternity for this; and we are thrilled to announce SOCIAL DISTORTION and THE BRONX will be performing a legendary sideshow at the Enmore Theatre on Tuesday 1 March.

TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE SYDNEY SHOW ON FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2011, 9AM

New show announced!
TUESDAY 1 MARCH 2011 – SYDNEY, ENMORE THEATRE – Lic A/A
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WEDNESDAY 2 MARCH 2011 – MELBOURNE, PALACE THEATRE – 18+
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ROB ZOMBIE – sidewave announced! with MURDERDOLLS, MONSTER MAGNET & DOMMIN

  ROB ZOMBIE is hands down the most creative frontman in contemporary music. Sonically and visually, he has reshaped alternative rock, whilst simultaneously delivering one of the most exciting live shows in the world today.

ROB ZOMBIE truly knows no bounds and breaks down every barrier in his way. A 7 time Grammy-nominated artist selling over 15 million albums worldwide, ROB ZOMBIE is

as vibrant and demonic as ever. The gates of hell will be opened with one of the most exhilarating live shows you have ever witnessed so prepare for“an evening of rock and roll madness with metal’s resident spooky man, Rob Zombie…leave the kids at home…”- Rockworld.com
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Bring Me The Horizon + The Amity Affliction + Asking Alexandria sidewave announced!

BRING ME THE HORIZON are redefining modern metal as we know it.

Itʼs not often scene kids, screamo fans and metal-heads can agree on a band, but after their explosive rise in popularity, BRING ME THE HORIZON have cemented themselves as the dominant force in the scene. No where was this more evident than when they exploded on to the Australian charts debuting at No.1 with their latest album ‘There Is A Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It, There Is A Heaven Let’s Keep It A Secret‘.

“For all its bluster, ʻThere Is A Hell…. is the sound of a remarkable band establishing themselves as one of the finest of their generation.” – Rock Sound
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KE$HA HEADLINE AUSTRALIAN SHOWS ANNOUNCED – MARCH 2011


In news that’s guaranteed to have fans all over the nation going absolutely wild, American global pop sensation, Ke$ha, is headed down under for her first ever Australian tour. In addition to her recently announced live performances at the almighty 2011 Future Music Festival, the chart-topping singer/songwriter will also play a string of headline shows around the country from 3-16 March in 2011.

Touching down for a week-long promo tour in Sydney yesterday, Ke$ha’s visit is perfectly timed for this exciting announcement! On top of some special appearances in support of the forthcoming Animal + Cannibal double CD due for release November 19, Ke$ha is sure to have the paparazzi and fans alike in a frenzy as she hits the harbour city’s shops, restaurants and hot spots.
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Pennywise and Millencolin – Melbourne Sidewave announced!

  A punk rock Hall of Fame band if there ever was one, the story of PENNYWISE is hardly done.

With a brash new chapter of the band’s story unfolding before our very eyes. PENNYWISE doesn’t play by the rules; it plows straight ahead and makes its own. Its relentless, in-your-face, middle finger in the air, anthem-chanting sound has never wavered one iota.

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FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2011 LINEUP

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Future Music Festival 2011 – Hit the festival Jackpot!
Punters … lady luck is on your side! Future Entertainment’s award-winning musical spectacular, the Future Music Festival, is back in March 2011 for another dazzling roll of the electric loaded dice. Featuring a blue ribbon field flush with a selection of the world’s finest Bands and DJs, the Future Music Festival has more bright lights and neon action than Vegas. This legendary festival experience is your safest bet and odds-on favourite for party of the year. So, get ready as the Future Music Festival deals another winning hand! Forget the Jokers, cos’ its straight Aces with the Future Music Festival 2011 … let’s roll!
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BILLY CONNOLLY ‘The Man’ Australian Tour – 2011


Billy Connolly has enjoyed a longstanding career as one of the world’s best-loved comedians. His live shows have been enthralling audiences around the world for over three decades.

He has toured relentlessly, beloved by audiences in the British Isles, Australia, and New Zealand — all locations where he made a series of successful “world tour” documentaries for the BBC. His boisterous, animated physical style and off-the-cuff intensity also caught on with American audiences and he now tours the United States more regularly, becoming a familiar sight on late night talk shows.
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RIHANNA: LAST GIRL ON EARTH TOUR – February/March 2011

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Optus and Michael Coppel present Rihanna live in concert around Australia this summer in her ‘LAST GIRL ON EARTH’ tour.

The iconic multi-platinum, multi-award winning global megastar, Rihanna will make her highly anticipated return to Australia in February and March 2011 for her first shows here since 2008.

Tickets go on general public sale at 9am Friday August 20, with pre-sales commencing August 9.
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The Chemical Brothers – “Further” Australian Tour March 2011

Tickets Competition: We’ve got double passes to giveaway for The Chemical Brothers – Sydney show – on March 10th 2011! … See below for details.


The – The Chemical Brothers		   There’s simply no denying the extraordinary skills of The Chemical Brothers, who are still at the very forefront of electronic musical culture, since first taking the planet by veritable storm back in the early 1990s.
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