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SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL – MASSIVE THIRD ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT

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THE SMASHING PUMPKINS have created one of the most acclaimed bodies of work in musical history having sold more than 30 million albums, and won multiple Grammy Awards in the process. Having recently released the first of 2 new albums (Monuments to an Elegy), fans can anticipate the release of the second album (Day For Night) in 2015, according to singer/guitarist Billy Corgan. In what promises to be an absolutely killer set from THE SMASHING PUMPKINS, Billy Corgan had this to say on joining the Soundwave 2015 line-up:
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Interview with Dino Cazares – Fear Factory

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Fear Factory are heading to Australia in 2015 to play at SOUNDWAVE festival. Our Ben Hosking spoke with Fear Factory co-founder and guitarist Dino Cazares.

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FALLS BYRON GETS CAPACITY INCREASE!

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From little things, big things grow! In only its second year, Falls Byron tickets raced out the door and sold out in less than three weeks, leaving many Falls fans without passes in hand. With the sprawling lush North Byron Parklands site comfortably able to fit a few more music lovers and campers, the venue applied to increase the capacity by 2,500 patrons for the upcoming event.
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Charles Bradley and His Extraordinaires – Australian + NZ Shows Announced – March/April 2015

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Charles Bradley will be bringing Funk, Soul and his remarkable story to Australia and New Zealand next March/April. Along for the ride will be his all-star band, comprising of members of The Dap Kings, The Menahan St Band, Budos Band and others.
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And The ARIA Goes To…

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The sold out 2014 ARIA Awards Connected By Telstra held at The Star Event Centre, Sydney and broadcast nationally on TEN capped off an extraordinary year for the Australian music industry. This year’s event certainly showcased and celebrated what a remarkable year 2014 has been for Australian music and artists. Australian music has been well and truly thrust onto the global stage in 2014 and for the first time the ARIA Awards will be broadcast to millions throughout Asia via Fox International.
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Lenny Kravitz to headline opening night of Bluesfest – April 2, 2015

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Today, Bluesfest, the multi award winning five Day Festival, held annually over the Easter Long weekend just north of Byron Bay (EVENT DATES: Thu 2nd to Mon 6th of April, 2015) delivers to its audience and music lovers across the country a tremendous addition to what is currently being called one of the best festival bills announced anywhere in the world.

Regarded as one of the pre-eminent Rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz will be making his long awaited Bluesfest debut in 2015 as part of his worldwide Strut tour. Lenny Kravitz will be at Bluesfest with his full band – 16 people on stage on the opening night, Thursday 2nd of April. This marks his only show north of Sydney, and only his third Australian tour in over 20 years!
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Falls Music & Arts Festival celebrate Tourism Awards with Line-Up Additions!

The RubensPop open the champagne and get out the confetti, it’s time to celebrate! Once again, The Falls Music & Arts Festival has enjoyed a stellar season at the State Tourism Awards, taking out two leading categories: ‘Excellence in Sustainable Tourism’ and ‘Major Festival’s & Events’! To salute these awesome achievements they’re adding two massive names exclusively to the 2014 Marion Bay line-up!

Heading to Tassie this summer will be..
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FUTURE SUMMER ’15 | first round artists announced | #future15

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Get ready: the summer’s biggest national touring festival is back and bringing you the sound of the future. The first round line-up for Future Summer ‘15 is here!

FUTURE SUMMER ’15:
Sat 28 Feb – Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney (18+) – Buy Tickets Here
Sun 1 Mar – Arena Joondalup, Perth (18+) – Buy Tickets Here
Sat 7 Mar – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane (18+) – Buy Tickets Here
Sun 8 Mar – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne (18+) – Buy Tickets Here
Mon 9 Mar – Adelaide Showground, Adelaide (15+) – Buy Tickets Here

Explosive live performances, rumbling drum’n’bass deities, unmissable hip-hop kings and more – it’s one outta control line-up! Arrive at the gates ready to go for a full day’s journey, epic bass drops under the sun right through to blowing the roof off with huge, climatic headliners. It’s on: Future will be the best experience of your summer!
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THE GIPSY KINGS featuring NICOLAS REYES & TONINO BALIARDO – Bluesfest 2015 Sideshows

gypsykingsThe Gipsy Kings are returning to Australia after five long years – on their 25th anniversary tour – an incredible band and still at the top of their game. They have bought us hits such as ‘Djobi Djoba’, ‘Baila Me’, ‘Bamboléo’, ‘Bem Bem Maria’, ‘Volare’, ‘Tu Quieres Volver’,‘A Mi Manera (Comme D’Habitude)’,‘Vamos A Bailar’ and many more.

Melding deep-heated flamenco, rumba, salsa and pop to the tune of 25 million albums sold, the Grammy Award-winning hit-makers behind ‘Bamboléo’ celebrate their 25th anniversary in their very own, blistering tradition – taking audiences back to the south of France on a ride through party-start guitars and booming Spanish vocals on their third tour of Australia in almost three decades of performing.
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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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Bluesfest 2015 – Third Artist Announcement

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Bluesfest Byron Bay, the multi award winning 5 Day Festival, held annually over the Easter Long weekend just north of Byron Bay (EVENT DATES: Thu 2nd to Mon 6th of April, 2015) reveals the 3rd medley of phenomenal artists who will be performing at Bluesfest 2015.

Announcement #3 features a strong dose of Blues and Roots and so much more, with an exceptional blend of genres and a selection of artists from around the globe. Artists already announced for the Easter Extravaganza include the first major global performance of the Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals reunion, The Black Keys, Zac Brown Band, Alabama Shakes, Paolo Nutini, David Gray and Ben Howard just to name a few.
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Mariachi El Bronx Announce Bluesfest Sideshows – April 2015

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The Bronx alter ego MARIACHI EL BRONX have announced a string of sideshows to coincide with their much anticipated appearance at Bluesfest in 2015. The Charro suited outfit will be bringing favorites from their first two albums and for the first time brand new music from the latest acclaimed album (III) to life for devoted Australian fans next April.
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“A FESTIVAL CALLED PANAMA” Returns in 2015 – First Line-up Announcement

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In March 2014 a new music festival quietly took its place on the Australian arts calendar. Set among the workings of a small-batch cider brewery in north-east Tasmania in the stunning Panama Forest, A Festival Called PANAMA was born.
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