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Kate Miller-Heidke, Little Scout, Screamfeeder – Float On @ The Hi-Fi, Brisbane – 06 February 2011 [Photo Gallery]
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 2011 Australian Tour – April 2011 [Tour News]
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With eleven recent sold out Australian shows under their belt, Grammy Award winning Hip Hop legends Bone Thugs N Harmony are back with an exciting line-up of shows, plus the addition of an exclusive all ages show in Sydney in conjunction with the under privileged youth organization, Against The Odds. With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, and tracks recorded with some of the most respected |
names in the business including 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G, and Mariah Carey to name but a few, Bone Thugs are one of the most popular hip hop groups of all time, and continue to have a cult following to this day.
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Washington – The Tour Of Laughter & Forgetting – April/May 2011 [Tour News]
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In October last year, Megan Washington performed a stunning solo set at a small club in Paris, La Boule Noire. Also on the bill that evening was an emerging American artist named Lissie. Those lucky enough to have been present witnessed the coming together of two incredible female talents at a special point in both their careers. The magic was palpable. Bonding over a rolled cigarette and a drink (or two), the girls talked around the idea of sharing a stage again whenever their crazy schedules would permit.
THE TOUR OF LAUGHTER & FORGETTING will deliver on that Parisian promise, as WASHINGTON invites Lissie to join her as a very special guest across the not-to-be-missed, Australian shows. |
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Groovin The Moo – 2011 [Festival News & Tickets]
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Bendigo Groovin The Moo 2011 – Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground – 30 Apr 2011 Tickets Available Here Townsville Groovin The Moo 2011 – Murray Sports Complex – Townsville Cricket Grounds – 01 May 2011 Maitland Groovin The Moo 2011 – Maitland Showground – 07 May 2011 Canberra Groovin The Moo 2011 – The Meadows, University of Canberra – 08 May 2011 Bunbury Groovin The Moo 2011 – Hay Park – 14 May 2011 |
The much-loved GTM recipe of taking a tasty selection of the most memorable, talented and exciting national and International artists to regional Australia and the Nations capital for five value-packed shows returns in AprilMay 2011. The program features acts to satisfy all palates and is guaranteed to have everyone dancing, rocking and jumping around from gates open to lights out. Once more, music lovers from major cities, regional centres and small country towns will meet, party and fall in love at their local GTM.
The GTM path becomes more entrenched each year, forged by the wonderfully energetic and dedicated audience that make the annual return to Bendigo (30 April), Townsville (1 May), Maitland (7 May), Canberra (8 May) and Bunbury (14 May).
GTM is one of the most accessible and best value days on the calendar.
Featuring over eleven hours of exciting acts, as well as improved and expanded facilities, this licensed all ages (recommended 16+) event will feature the return of the impressive double outdoor stages as well as the mighty Moolin Rouge dance tent. The nutritional needs of all punters will be catered for with an abundance of local food and market stalls along with licensed bar facilities, slingshot rides and chill out areas.
2011 LINE UP (in alphabetical order and subject to alteration):
AC SLATER (USA)
ARCHITECTURE IN HELSINKI
ART VS SCIENCE
THE ASTON SHUFFLE
BIRDS OF TOKYO
BLISS N ESO
CUT COPY
DARWIN DEEZ (USA)
DATAROCK (NOR)
DRAPHT
THE DRUMS (USA)
THE GO! TEAM (UK)
GOTYE
GYROSCOPE
THE HOLIDAYS
HORRORSHOW
HOUSE OF PAIN (USA)
THE JEZABELS*
NINA LAS VEGAS (TRIPLE J)
SAMPOLOGY (AV/DJ SET)
UNKLE LIVE (UK)
WASHINGTON
THE WOMBATS (UK)
and TRIPLE J UNEARTHED
RUFFNECK DJS*
LOCAL ACTS
*EAST COAST SHOWS
GTM is a licensed all ages (16 + recommended) event. GTM recommends parents should consider whether the event appropriate for their child and recommends that any children under 16 years of age who attend the event are accompanied by parent or guardian.
Persons who are over the age of 18 years of age and wish to purchase alcohol MUST have photographic ID. No pass outs will be issued.
GATES OPEN 10:30AM | PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ALL PATRONS | NO PASS OUTS
Bendigo Groovin The Moo 2011 – Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground – 30 Apr 2011
Tickets Available Here
Townsville Groovin The Moo 2011 – Murray Sports Complex – Townsville Cricket Grounds – 01 May 2011
Tickets Available Here
Maitland Groovin The Moo 2011 – Maitland Showground – 07 May 2011
Tickets Available Here
Canberra Groovin The Moo 2011 – The Meadows, University of Canberra – 08 May 2011
Tickets Available Here
Bunbury Groovin The Moo 2011 – Hay Park – 14 May 2011
Tickets Available Here
For full terms & conditions please visit
http://www.gtm.net.au/
Unlikely Superheroes – EP Launch @ The Tank Hotel, Brisbane 19th February 2011 [Gig News]
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Brisbane duo Unlikely Superheroes are set to launch their first EP, Shooting Doves.
Formed early 2008, the duo have been playing many local Brisbane venues throughout the last 3 years. The duo, comprised of Riley Nottingham and Emma Walton, will be performing their 7 track EP with a full band. The EP has so far been well received; ‘Miss You’ having already been picked up by US record label Deep South. |
DEAD KENNEDYS – AUSTRALIA ÜBER ALLES TOUR – April 2011 [Tour News]
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Dead Kennedys are one of the most popular and important American punk bands, and they are returning to Australia for three special shows this April.
They formed in San Francisco in 1978 when vocalist Jello Biafra answered a music paper advert placed by guitarist East Bay Ray. They were joined by bassist Klaus Flouride, drummer Ted, and a second guitarist known to posterity simply as 6025. |
The latter soon departed, while Ted was replaced in 1981 by D.H. Peligro. Lead vocals are now sung by former Wynona Riders singer Ron “Skip” Greer
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JAC STONE & JAMES GREHAN @ The Old Museum, Brisbane – with Emma Louise – 11th February 2011 [Photo Gallery]
‘The Rat Trap’ Polytoxic @ Brisbane Powerhouse, 9th February, 2011 [Live Review]
Review by: Lana Harris
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Let me introduce you to The Rat Trap. Bull whipping, lampshade hanging, Siamese twin ninja fighting cabaret. Using a mix of circus antics, contemporary dance moves, ye olde piano music, silent movie explanation screens and good ol’ physical comedy, Polytoxic act out the seedy and sexy story of the dive known as The Rat Trap.
The Rat Trap is a ‘scratch work,’ the beginnings of a finished piece performed as part of the World Theatre Festival at the Powerhouse. The festival contains several of these still cooking pieces, enticing viewers with an unpolished taste of performer vision. |
Polytoxic keeps a cracking pace through the show, including plenty of action designed to make the audience gasp and laugh. The result is an accessible piece where there’s nothing to ‘get’. Polytoxic make it clear to their audience that their sole purpose on stage during Rat Trap is not to send a message or explore deep, dark and meaningful themes, it’s to amuse the audience and have fun. The diversity of the performers, whose backgrounds range from theatre to dance to circus training, appears to be a strong feature in creating such an entertaining piece. The mix of talents twists intricacy and depth into the performance.
Polytoxic have been around since 2000, and have recently upped their numbers from a three piece to six performers. If the beginnings of The Rat Trap are anything to go by, the increase in entertainers will expand the possibilities of a group which are already known for their raw, energetic, and accomplished works.
Playing at the Brisbane Powerhouse until Sun 13 Feb 2011
Dates/Times
Fri 11 Feb 7.15pm
Fri 11 Feb 8.20pm
Sat 12 Feb 7.15pm
Sat 12 Feb 8.20pm
Sun 13 Feb 5.45pm
Sun 13 Feb 8.45pm
Visit the Brisbane Powerhouse site for all details.
More articles by Lana Harris:
* U2 @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane w/ Jay Z – 8 December 2010 – Live Review
* Rise to Remain “Bridges will Burn” – EP Review
* Radio Birdman “Live in Texas” – LP Review
* Montpelier ‘Last Boat’ Single Review
* Weezer “Hurley” – LP Review
* Soilwork “The Panic Broadcast” – LP Review
* Danza Contemporanea De Cuba @ The Playhouse (Brisbane Festival), 15th September 2010 – Live Review
* Polarity @ The Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane 13th September 2010 – Live Review
* Betrayal @ The Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane 10th September 2010 – Live Review
* Crow “Arcane” – LP Review
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LAMB (UK) : Australian Tour Supports Announced [Tour News & Tickets]
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In less than one week’s time, electronic music luminaries Lamb are launching their world tour here in Australia! Not only will audiences be the first to hear new tracks from their last album, but we’ll also get to see them perform them live! Known universally as being the King and Queen of breathtaking electronica, Lou Rhodes and Andy Barlow havebeen waiting a long time for this moment: |
We said we wouldn’t make another Lamb album until we had something new to say. That time has definitely come.’ Lou Rhodes Nov 2010
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RIC’S BIG BACKYARD FESTIVAL – 2ND ANNOUNCEMENT
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Iconic Brisbane music venue RIC’S is proud to present their inaugural BIG BACKYARD FESTIVAL. Utilizing the courtyard behind RG’s and the upstairs and downstairs stages at RIC’S, the BIG BACKYARD is a brilliant space sure to create an intimate and unique festival experience.
3 stages. VIOLENT SOHO had a huge 2010. They moved to Brooklyn and signed to Thurston Moore’s Ecstatic Peace label touring the US with Dinosaur Jr and The Bronx. They’re home and they are sure to smash it in our Big Backyard. |
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Oh Mercy ‘Great Barrier Grief’ Tour – March-May 2011 [Tour News]
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Oh Mercy head back out on the road for the Great Barrier Grief album launch tour through March, April and into May. Recently the band have been joined on stage in Brisbane by Michael from Yves Klein Blue, had Brian Nankervis read poetry & dance at Pyramid Rock Festival and had Kieran from Kid Sam perform with Alexander at a tiny secret show in Melbourne – this tour is sure to hold some surprises up it’s sleeve. |
Continue reading Oh Mercy ‘Great Barrier Grief’ Tour – March-May 2011 [Tour News]
Take Five with Kate Nash – February 2011 [Q&A]
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The young Miss Nash has transformed into a powerful and enigmatic pop musician.
The upcoming performances at Playground Weekender and the east coast of Australia are going to be unmissable. A clever musician with a compelling persona – shes not afraid to show them how its done. Take Five with Kate Nash… Touring in February 2011 (Show dates and tickets below)! |
LMM – If it’s not your first visit is there anything you’re looking forward to seeing or doing in Australia?
| KN – I’m looking forward to the weather and going to see the animal sanctuary parks. Australia is a lot more relaxing than london. |
Continue reading Take Five with Kate Nash – February 2011 [Q&A]
The Haunted: Australian Tour May 2011 [Tour News & Tickets]
“The single greatest exponents of balls-out metal in the world” – Kerrang!
“They belong in the throne room of metal” – Metal Hammer
No Compromise. The one track title says all that you need to know about The Haunted, so get yourself ready for the Swedish Grammy winners as the bring their enviable live reputation to Australia.
Ever since their 1998 selftitled debut album, The Haunted have been gathering more and more awards, outshining all others in their field. Being crowned with such titles as “one of metal’s 25 Most Important Bands” and winning awards such as “Album of the Year” and “Best Hard Rock Album”, The Haunted have definitely proved their worth consistently and show no signs of slowing down.
Continue reading The Haunted: Australian Tour May 2011 [Tour News & Tickets]