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An evening with Andrew McMahon (Something Corporate/Jacks Mannequin) – Australian tour announced! [Tour News]

  With two influential bands and a sold out solo tour of the USA under his belt, ANDREW MCMAHON thoroughly deserves his place as a true star in the music scene. Best known as the piano-pounding front man of Something Corporate and Jackʼs Mannequin, his smooth voice and touching lyrics have amassed loyal and adoring fans the world over.

To a music fan of any age, the name Something Corporate brings back a flood of memories and induces dewy-eyed nostalgia. With pensive piano and chugging guitars, ANDREW MCMAHON wrote sincerely of loneliness, homesickness and longing, ensuring the band’s enduring appeal. “SoCo was light years ahead of its time, insightful and smart” (Riverfront Times), paving the way for the numerous melancholic introspective bands that followed after their hiatus in 2004.

Weaving beautiful metaphors through piano-laced rock, ANDREW MCMAHON’s live shows are stuff of legend, “Whether it was through his animated facial expressions, sharing his presence with the different sides of the stage, or jumping off the piano… McMahon knew exactly how to get his fans to that feverish pitch that felt as if it could bring down the whole building.” – Rocknroll Ghost

Power-pop and piano-rock has never sounded so sincere and we are delighted to confirm ANDREW MCMAHON will be touring Australia in February. With help from Bobby Anderson he will be performing songs acoustically from his brilliant solo career along with definitive hits from Something Corporate and Jack’s Mannequin.

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THURSDAY 10 FEBRUARY
BRISBANE, THE HI-FI – 18+
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SATURDAY 12 FEBRUARY
SYDNEY, METRO THEATRE – Lic A/A
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SUNDAY 13 FEBRUARY
MELBOURNE, PRINCE OF WALES – 18+
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TUESDAY 15 FEBRUARY
ADELAIDE, FOWLERS LIVE – Lic A/A
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NEW YEAR’S EVE 2010 – What’s On!

Here are a few of the hottest New Year’s events around to kick off 2011 with a bang!

QUEENSLAND


Claude Von Stroke
– Bar Soma
 
STAFFORD BROTHERS
– The Met
 
Tommy Trash LIVE
– Family Nightclub
 
Summer Night @
– The Cliffs Cafe

NEW SOUTH WALES


Pacha NYE Party
– Ivy
 
Pontoon New Years Eve
– Pontoon Bar
 
Harbour Party NYE 2010
– Luna Park
 
The Vasco Era with
The Fumes

VICTORIA


NEW YEARS EVE at RIVA
– Riva
 
GLOBAL SOUND FESTIVAL
– Shed 4
 
Trust Us – NYE
– Brown Alley
 
BASS JUMP NYD 2011
– Prince Bandroom

Sydney


Space Ibiza Festival
– Entertainment Quarter
 
NYE on The Harbour
– Cargo Bar


Tommy Trash LIVE
– Family Nightclub

KINGS OF LEON ‘Come Around Sundown’ album tour coming to Australia March 2011 [Tour News]

KINGS OF LEON – ‘COME AROUND SUNDOWN’ ALBUM TOUR


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  Their last tour down under in 2009 was the hottest of the year, with their shows selling out in minutes. This summer The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to confirm the much anticipated return of Kings Of Leon with concerts scheduled for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in March 2011.

Already established as one of the hottest bands in the world, Kings Of Leon reaffirmed their status in October this year, soaring straight to the top of the ARIA charts with their fifth studio album Come Around Sundown (out now through Sony) debuting at number one and securing Platinum status in quick succession.

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Indigo Girls (USA) Australian Tour – April 2011 [Tour News]


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  Grammy Award Winning American Folk Duo return to Australia in April 2011

“Their voices soar and swoop as one….and when they sing together; they radiate a sense of shared purpose…” Rolling Stone

The INDIGO GIRLS – the world’s most popular female folk rock duo will be delivering their distinctive sound in concert halls around the country when they return for their fourth Australian tour in April 2011.

For more than two decades, Indigo Girls: Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have presented some of their best music in front of cheering crowds – sometimes in the cramped confines of a small club, sometimes in a vast arena packed with thousands.

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


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  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.

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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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Good Charlotte ‘Cardiology’ Australian Tour – April 2011


In their first national tour in more than three years, GOOD CHARLOTTE return this April for all-ages arena shows around the country.

Joining the boys on all dates will be Australia’s-own SHORT STACK and Boston’s BOYS LIKE GIRLS.
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The New Pornographers @ Hi-Fi, Melbourne – 13 November 2010 – Photo Gallery

Photographer: Anna Kanci
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2011 Big Day Out Sideshows Announced!

Still can’t contain your excitement at the Big Day Out 2011 line up? How does the idea of seeing your chosen artists in their very own sideshows float your boat?

Much, much more than just ‘a little somethin’ on the side’ this side show line up plays host to some of your favourite Big Day Out 2011 artists.

Consider this your only chance to get up close and personal with these artists and to see them in an intimate setting.
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BIFFY CLYRO Headline Shows, Sydney/Melbourne – December 2010

  Chugg Entertainment and XIII Touring are pleased to announce Biffy Clyro headline shows at Factory Theatre Sydney Saturday 11th December (ALL AGES) and Thursday 16th Decmber at The Hi Fi Melbourne (18+).

Mercury Prize nominated Scottish rock royalty ‘Biffy Clyro’ are returning to Australia this December to storm our cities with their astounding live shows!

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Airbourne @ The Hi-Fi, Melbourne 31st October 2010 – Photo Gallery

Photographer: Heidi Takla
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Photographer: Heidi Takla
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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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