Review By Eve Mayzes
From the genesis of grunge to two multi-award winning bands to a solo career spanning 5 albums and 10 years, Chris Cornell never disappoints; and tonight’s acoustic solo performance at QPAC was no exception. The post-90’s Gen X crowd swooned for a chance to see the former Audioslave front man, a sea of Soundgarden shirts and combat boots calmly making their way into the auditorium for what many will argue was the greatest Chris Cornell show to date.
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Photo Gallery : Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society at The Tivoli, Brisbane – November 29, 2015
Photographer: Stuart Blythe
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Photo Gallery : The ARIA Awards 2015 Connected By Telstra – Red Carpet Presented By David Jones
Photographer: Belinda Vel Photography
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Confession – “The Final Tour” – January 2016
January 2016 will see Australian metalcore outfit Confession take a final bow – a choice made by their infamous frontman Michael Crafter, perhaps better known for his appearance on Big Brother, or generally outrageous internet presence – to leave the stage while on top, rather than to fade away as the responsibilities of life take the lead.
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Melissa Etheridge – Australian Shows Announced for 2016
An Academy Award and Grammy winning artist, Melissa Etheridge, will take the stage to perform songs from her new album, This is M.E., as well as some of her greatest hits like ‘Come to My Window’, ‘I’m The Only One’, ‘Bring Me Some Water’, ‘Like the Way I Do’ and ‘I Want To Come Over’. Known for her iconic raspy, smoky vocals, profound lyrics and riveting stage presence; Melissa will share personal stories about her remarkable journey through life and the inspiration behind some of her most beloved songs.
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5 SECONDS OF SUMMER : ‘Sounds Live Feels Live’ Tour 2016
The biggest breakthrough band of 2014, 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER, last night at the 2015 ARIA Awards announced they will return to Australia for a run of east coast dates in September – October 2016, presented by Qantas.
The band, who will tour the world in 2016, will close off their global run of dates with three very special shows for their Australian fans in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
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And The ARIA Award Goes To…
The sold out 2015 ARIA Awards Connected By Telstra held at The Star Event Centre, Sydney and broadcast nationally only on TEN, capped off an extraordinary year for the Australian music industry and showcased the talent and diversity of this year’s nominated artists.
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SO FRENCHY SO CHIC IN THE PARK : SO DÉLICIEUX
At So Frenchy So Chic In The Park all eyes turn towards the stage, but that doesn’t mean Hindi Zahra, Brigitte, Lou Doillon and Soviet Suprem are the only stars of the day. For many, it’s the little village square of pop-up French food providers who are the real rock stars. Let’s see who’s on the bill in 2016, and sample their set lists.
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Jackson Browne – Australian Shows Announced for 2016
Live Nation and Bluesfest Touring to present Jackson Browne’s first visit to Australia and New Zealand since 2009.
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Janiva Magness – Bluesfest Sideshows Announced – March 2016
Along with her world-class road band, Detroit-born Blues powerhouse Janiva Magness will bring her dynamic live show to Australia in 2016.
With 25 Blues Music Award nominations and seven wins over an illustrious career spanning eleven albums, Janiva is a powerful vocalist with timbre likened to Melissa Etheridge and Bonnie Raitt.
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Vessel Born – ‘Stateless’ EP Tour 2015
Vessel Born have today announced the release date for their Debut EP ‘Stateless’ – Friday November 20th. The Metalcore quintet from Brisbane, Australia have been working hard across the board in 2015, releasing single and videoclip ‘Dressing a Dead Man’ and playing shows with Melbourne buzz band Orpheus Omega, Hardcore outfit Dream on Dreamer, legendary US band SNOT and Rap/Rock crew Hed PE.
Now they are bringing their debut EP and announcing their EP release tour dates in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.
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Nothing But Thieves Announce Headline Shows – January 2016
Essex, UK five piece Nothing But Thieves are one of the hottest groups in alternative rock right now. Full of pounding guitar riffs and killer vocals the band were recently added to Soundwave Festival with headline Shows now announced for Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
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Brian Wilson Performing Pet Sounds – Australia 2016
The legendary musician Brian Wilson, co-founder of The Beach Boys and the architect of the Californian sound, is coming to Australia to perform the resounding masterpiece Pet Sounds. Labelled as one of the most influential albums of all time, Brian Wilson will perform it live in its entirety including the hits; ‘Wouldn’t It Be Nice’, ‘Sloop John B’, and ‘God Only Knows’ and his greatest hits.
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The Grates To Support The Flaming Lips In Melbourne
Australia’s favourite one-two rock combo The Grates, are set to add yet another highlight to their extensive show reel after being announced as the support act for legendary US psych rockers The Flaming Lips for their one and only Australian headline show in Melbourne, Friday January 8, 2016.
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Hein Cooper – Live Performance Of New Single “Rusty” at Indica Records (backed by Foreign Diplomats)
Returning to Australia after an epic year of playing showcases and festivals around the world, Sydney’s Hein Cooper gives you a special LIVE performance of his new single ‘Rusty’ with a little bit of help from Canadian label-mates Foreign Diplomats.
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