For a bunch Tassie punks called Captives, this crew are pretty insistent on not being kept in the one place. Slaves to the road, the 5 piece are hitting the tar again to deliver audiences a taste of their forthcoming EP, Butterflies, Diamonds & Lightning set to be released on October 3. Captives will revisit crowds in Hobart, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Adelaide and Tassie on their trans-seasonal jaunt, to issue a stern reminder of why they’re the new Australian band to watch.
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The Dandy Warhols – 2014 Australian Tour
In 1994 a groovy little band outta Portland, Oregan burst into life – they were called THE DANDY WARHOLS. There were a group of friends who ’needed music to drink to’.
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CREO – Afterglow (Official Video) + Tour Dates
Sydney based Alt/Rock 4-piece CREO have just released their brand new single ‘Afterglow’, and are preparing to take the East Coast by storm with a run of tour dates.
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SAY ANYTHING Announce Australian Tour for October!
A band that defies categorisation and one of the most innovative indie bands, SAY ANYTHING are heading back to Australia this October for a series of headline shows.
Forming in 2000, SAY ANYTHING has built a formidable and fiercely loyal fan base with their quirky, honest and eclectic take on rock.
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Photo Gallery | High On Fire @ Crowbar, Brisbane with Shellfin and Smoke – July 16, 2014
Photographer: Peter Coates
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The Church Band, Seekae, Voyager among 40+ Acts Added To BIGSOUND Live 2014
The BIGSOUND juggernaut continues to roll as another 40+ artists are added to the Live lineup for the two-night festival of new music. Running the nights of September 10 – 11, BIGSOUND engulfs Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, taking in 140 hot new artists across 14 live venues.
The new lineup announcement welcomes the church, Seekae, Voyager , Nicholas Albrook, The Funkoars, Pierce Brothers, Hayden James, Art of Sleeping and Canada’s July Talk to the fold. They add to an already breathtaking list that includes the likes of Gold Fields, DMA’s, Holy Holy, BAD//DREEMS, Client Liaison, KINGSWOOD and REMI.
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RUSSELL MORRIS releases “Van Diemen’s Land” Video + Tour Dates
Russell Morris has been one of Australia’s best rock exports for the best part of fifty years. One of the most cited influences for today’s musicians; Morris continues to blaze a path with his latest albums becoming the most successful of his career.
Sharkmouth saw the ARIA Hall of Fame inductee return to the top 10, snare his first ever ARIA Award and receive a platinum award while his latest Van Diemen’s Land debuted at #4 in April, becoming his highest ever charting album. Recently listed in TheMusic’s top 25 albums of 2014 so far, the album is breaking new ground bringing a whole new generation of fans.
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YOU ME AT SIX + TONIGHT ALIVE ANNOUNCE 2ND MELBOURNE SHOW!
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After the first Melbourne 18+ show sold out in a matter of hours You Me At Six, Tonight Alive (and the promoters) were inundated by fans to add a second show. We are now bloody stoked to announce a second and definitely final YOU ME AT SIX and TONIGHT ALIVE Melbourne show. Tickets for the newly announced Monday 8 September show at the Hi-Fi are on sale Thursday 17 July at 9am. Brisbane, Sydney and Adelaide fans be warned that only limited tickets remain for your shows.
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A dream pairing if there ever was one…YOU ME AT SIX and TONIGHT ALIVE join forces to tour Australia this September!
YOU ME AT SIX are hailed as leaders of Britain’s new rock by everyone from Radio 1 to Q Magazine and The Times. From their infamous sold out show at London’s Wembley Arena to upcoming appearances at Reading and Leeds Festival, these lads are no stranger to bringing their absolute ‘A’ game to any stage around the globe.
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Darling James, Dan Parsons, Louis Spoils announce one-off Brisbane show
It’s no secret that many Bris-based creatives often head south but sometimes, if we’re lucky, they come back, undoubtedly for the weather. Five former residents entangled within projects Darling James, Dan Parsons and Louis Spoils are all making the trek to warmer environs and playing Black Bear Lodge Sunday, August 10 for one very special evening of observational rock, retro-lution folk and prog-tinged indie pop.
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Angus and Julia Stone – 2014 Australian Tour – More Shows Announced!
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Tickets to Angus & Julia Stone’s Australian tour are flying out the door, with the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane shows now SOLD OUT, they have announced second shows in all three cities, due to overwhelming demand!
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“This album is extraordinary. Angus and Julia are truly unique musicians. They are authentic and pure people who do things from the heart. I’ve never worked with anyone like them before’’ – Rick Rubin
Angus & Julia Stone are set to bring their critically acclaimed live show back to where it all began for a string of headline tour dates this September. The forthcoming tour will see the band perform many of their most recognized and well-loved tracks, along with exciting new material from the soon to be released third album produced by Rick Rubin.
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Gig News | Sheppard – Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane – July 25, 2014
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The Floating Bridges to play at the Eat Street Markets, Brisbane – 12th July 2014
Fresh off their recent ‘Loose Change’ tour through Sydney and Melbourne, Sunshine Coast roots, rock, reggae sensation ‘The Floating Bridges’ head to Brisbane’s Eat Street Markets (Northshore, Hamilton) for one night of pure energetic good vibes on Saturday 12th July from 5.30pm.
The 5-piece band, based out of the hinterland on the Sunshine Coast, is renowned for the passion they put into their music, resonating with audiences of all ages. A recent infusion from guitarist Johnny Curran has seen the boys develop their sound and format a live show you will not want to miss.
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The first annual “Rhythm & You” charity event set for July 18th at The Zoo, Brisbane
The first annual Rhythm & You charity event is now in full swing. Columbia Buffet, Hushka, Common Deers and Hugo Slide are all joining forces to make this event possible.
With this year’s chosen charity being The Butterfly Foundation which helps Australians with eating disorders, it’s time to bust out your best winter woollies and get ready for an unforgettable night.
Doors open at 8pm and tickets are selling for $10 presale and $12 at the door. So lock Friday July 18th at The Zoo, into your calendar.
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Kingswood announce new Single + Australian Tour
Melbourne indie-rockers Kingswood have unleashed their latest single ‘I Can Feel That You Don’t Love Me’ from the forthcoming album ‘Microscopic Wars’ which will be released through Dew Process. Recorded at Blackbird Studios in Nashville, Tennessee, the debut long-player sees the band team up with Grammy Award winning producer Vance Powell (Jack White, Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon) and is set for release Friday August 22nd.
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LORDE sells out Festival Hall date on eve of Australian tour
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Frontier Touring have announced that Lorde’s first date at Melbourne’s Festival Hall has sold out. There are only a few tickets remaining to both Hordern Pavillion shows and all others are selling fast.
The recipient of the APRA Award for Outstanding International Achievement has been attracting rave reviews for her recent European and US tour, while the accolades (Grammys, Billboard Awards, Silver Scolls) for her multi-million selling debut and singles continue to roll in. Don’t miss these shows; the last Lorde will play in Australia for quite some time.
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