Live Nation has announced the debut Australian tour by the exceptionally talented UK songstress, PALOMA FAITH.
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BROODS announce “The Evergreen Tour” – November 2014
*** BRISBANE SHOW RESCHEDULED ***
Due to the intense storm activity in Brisbane yesterday, and the resulting power outages at The Hi Fi and across the city, it is necessary to postpone the BROODS performance.
Live Nation confirm that BROODS will return to Brisbane to perform for fans on Sunday November 30th.
BROODS will perform at The Hi Fi on Sunday Nov 30th – all tickets for tonights rescheduled show will be valid for Sunday’s show.
Fans unable to attend the show on Sunday and wishing to obtain a refund may do so by presenting their ticket at the place of purchase by 5pm Friday Nov 28, 2014
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One of the most celebrated young bands to emerge out of New Zealand’s thriving contemporary musical landscape, brother and sister duo BROODS are coming to Australia this November.
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A Night with DEVIN TOWNSEND | Australian Guitar Clinics Tour – October 2014
The eccentric and musical mastermind that is Devin Townsend will be making his way to Australia this October to take part in a series of Guitar Clinics in association with Thump Music.
Devin Townsend, now 30 records into an astonishing career has just raised the stakes, in the form of a new double album, Z, to be released worldwide in the week of October 27th. The two discs will be individually titled ‘Sky Blue’ (DTP) and ‘Dark Matters’ (Ziltoid).
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Rod Stewart brings his Hits Tour to Australia & New Zealand in 2015
Hot off the heels of a spectacular summer of sold-out concerts and rocking the opening of the Commonwealth Games before a worldwide audience of more than 1.5 billion viewers, Rod Stewart today confirmed that he’s bringing “The Hits,” to Australia and New Zealand in 2015.
Frontier Touring unveiled the legendary rockers itinerary which includes nine concerts in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Dunedin, Auckland, plus special outdoor concerts at Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley and the iconic Hanging Rock in Macedon. Notably Rod will be the first artist to have performed at Hanging Rock on multiple tours.
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Valtozash Bigband to play the New Globe Theatre, Brisbane – October 9, 2014
Behold Brisbanes newest and most brutal jazz orchestra, the Valtozash Bigband.
Recently described as ‘innovative but kind of messed up’, the band splices the textures and improvisation of jazz with the numerous styles of metal; thrash, grindcore, march, ambience, among others.
Under the oppression of Andre Bonetti, composer and electric-vibraphonist, Valtozash has among the hottest players in Brisbane and boasts a seven piece horn section.
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Calling All Cars announced as supports for Biffy Clyro Australian Tour
Adding to a huge list of achievements over the past 12 months, including signing to independent label Cooking Vinyl (The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson) for the release of their third album, Calling All Cars have been hand picked to support Biffy Clyro on their upcoming Australian tour. The run of shows, which will kick off on September 4, will see both bands play to audiences in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth.
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The Smith Street Band Announce National Album Tour – November 2014
Melbourne’s The Smith Street Band have announced they’ll hit the road this November to support their upcoming third full length, Throw Me in the River. No strangers to hosting international guests, this time they’ll bring along New Jersey’s indie-folk-punk sweethearts The Front Bottoms and English comrades Apologies, I Have None to round out a triple threat tour de force.
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Gossling Harvest Of Gold National Tour Announcement
Gossling’s vocal quirkiness has set her apart from other contemporary artists, underpinned by music that has moved with the times; transitioning from a folky leaning to include elements of electronic synths and textures. Her debut album, “Harvest Of Gold” was undoubtedly one of 2013’s best Australian releases, (“Joyous, honest and dreamy” – Harper’s Bazaar). To celebrate her national tour she will release a special digital only edition of “Harvest of Gold” featuring a bonus EP of new and previously unreleased music, including her stunning covers of Everclear’s 90’s anthem ‘Santa Monica’ and Vance Joys’ hit single ‘Riptide’ [Video Below].
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The Short Fall release new single ‘Seasons’ [Stream]
Central Queensland brothers The Short Fall have returned with a brand new song to sing through the seasons. Ryan and Angelo Conway, through their uncanny harmonies and flawless guitar abilities are ensuring that the regions in Queensland aren’t a barren cultural wasteland. Instead, their new song Seasons, is a beautiful reminder of the rich history of music emerging from the area.
‘Seasons’ is the brand new track from The Short Fall and it’s a beautiful, melancholic track about the passing of seasons with someone you love. It paints a masterful picture in the mind’s eye, a relationship lived through imagining the future together.
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The War On Drugs add new shows to sold out December 2014 tour
Having sold out the first three nights of their December tour in under a week, The War On Drugs have announced two new shows due to overwhelming demand! A second Melbourne show will take place at 170 Russell on the 8th of December, and December 15th at the Metro Theatre in Sydney. Tickets are on sale now from www.handsometours.com.
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SOUNDWAVE 2015 Announces On-Sale of 1 Day Tickets
ANNOUNCE 1 DAY TICKET ON-SALE
This FRIDAY AUGUST 29, Soundwave Festival 2015 1 DAY TICKETS along with 2 DAY TICKETS will go on-sale to the general public at 9am local time.
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Photo Gallery + Review | Diego El Cigala @ Concert Hall QPAC, Brisbane – August 22, 2014
Photos and words by Jose Eduardo Cruz
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AQUA Greatest Hits Australian Tour 2014
KillRockStar Big Dog Entertainment presents the elated Australian return of dance pop icons AQUA!
Danish pop stars AQUA return with their amazing live band to deliver all the massive hits that have made them a household name across the globe. With rave reviews and a string of 11 sold out shows across the country in 2012, Australian lovers of 90’s pop have another chance to relive some of the biggest moments in pop history!
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Live Review | Tina Arena @ Brisbane Convention Centre – August 24, 2014
Review by David French
Tina Arena’s latest “Reset” tour is by all accounts quite a risk for the singer. She decided to finance it herself and with it take greater control, providing the vision and co-creating the whole tour from the ground up. This was well worth the gamble taken given the overwhelming reaction from the audience that filled the Brisbane Convention Centre on Sunday night.
From the first note of the dramatic opening you could sense the artistic freedom and the packed audience made up of all ages, shapes and sizes were truly ready to embrace Ms. Arena and have fun.
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BEN OTTEWELL Announces ‘Rattlebag Australian Tour 2014’
Love Police Touring have announced the return of UK’s, Ben Ottewell for a national Australian tour throughout October/November with special guest from LA, Buddy.
As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar work. Rolling Stone declared, “Gomez’s not-so- secret weapon is Ben Ottewell.” And as GQ Magazine once wrote and anyone listening can attest, “[his] voice is not of this world.”
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