Category Archives: Brisbane

The Jungle Giants – On Tour this March, April & May 2014

Jungle GiantsWith a huge 2013 behind them and a series of Big Day Out performances under their belts, The Jungle Giants have announced one last round of capital city dates.

The tour – which the band has lovingly named the ‘Tuss Tour’ – includes All Ages and Under 18s shows. It will also see The Jungle Giants take over the lane way behind historic Fortitude Valley venue Ric’s for ‘Ric’s Big Backyard’; a block party of epic proportions. The line up includes The Jungle Giants, Millions, Little Odessa, ShortStraw and Moses Gun Collective as well as DJ sets from some of Brisbane’s finest party DJs.
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To Hell With Honour – “Not Now Not Ever” Tour

noIf you haven’t heard of To Hell With Honour, you are about to and their introduction isn’t going to be polite, either. Their brutality is lauded in Western Australia and they are about to give the rest of Australia a taste.

To Hell With Honour’s EP ‘Conscious’, featuring single ‘Not Now Not Ever’, is a devastating blast to the head from the Perth 5 piece. They are hitting the ground running in 2014 and making their first foray into the East Coast metal scene with an upcoming tour.
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Phil Smith releases new album ‘Year Of The Dog’

smithAll great music cities have rare treats that can be found in the underground. PHIL SMITH is one of those rare treats.

The new PHIL SMITH album “Year Of The Dog” is without an emotional filter. It is stripped bare on every level in the great tradition of albums like Nick Drake’s “Pink Moon” and Ryan Adam’s “Heartbreaker”.
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My Fiction Launch New Single ‘Clever Kids’ + Announce Shows

My FictionBrisbane four piece MY FICTION are set to hit the road for the first run of dates to launch new single ‘Clever Kids’ – the latest from the band’s new long player Shallow Highs.

Since the album’s release, My Fiction has built on its reputation as one of the city’s most ambitiously creative outfits, with an increasingly powerful live show. ‘Clever Kids’ follows previous singles ‘Neon Cola Signs’ and ‘Young Again’ but captures a new sound from the band.
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She Rex to support Wolfmother – February 2014

SheRexSHE REX have been announced as main support to Grammy Award® winning Aussie rockers WOLFMOTHER on the final leg of their hyped “WOLFMOTHER TOURS THE TROPICS!” tour. The almost SOLD OUT dates will see the all-female fiery foursome on the road for the FINAL FOUR DATES of the Queensland trip including Maroochydore, Gold Coast, Brisbane (THE ZOO) and Byron Bay (The BREWERY).
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BLISS N ESO | announce ‘Circus Under The Stars’ colossal 15-date outdoor tour with Horrorshow & Seth Sentry

Bliss N Eso Local giants Bliss N Eso aren’t pulling any punches after a massive 2013 with the announcement of their biggest tour to date and what is sure to be Australian hip-hop’s most monumental outing ever. Illusive and Frontier Touring will be taking the Sydney trio on a goliath ‘Circus Under The Stars’ 15-date outdoor tour throughout April and May in support of their ARIA #1 album ‘Circus in the Sky’.
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Richie Sambora announces Sidewave shows!

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Celebrated American rock icon RICHIE SAMBORA will play just two intimate sidewaves while in the country for Soundwave Festival 2014! For the first time EVER, Australian fans will have the opportunity of a lifetime: To see one of the greatest musicians and singer- songwriters of our time performing material from his solo records with a few surprises thrown in. With three acclaimed solo albums that have highlighted a more personal and intimate side to Richie’s songwriting, (1991’s Stranger in This Town, and 1998’s Undiscovered Soul and 2012’s Aftermath of the Lowdown, which spawned the powerful single “Every Road Leads Home To You.” this promises to be a mind-blowing night of rock and roll!
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Caspian announce Australian tour for March 2014 with Meniscus

caspianCASPIAN have announced their first ever Australian tour dates for March 2014.

Known in post-rock circles for their impressive live show and melodic instrumental epics, the tour supports the release of their watermark record ‘Waking Season’ through Australian independent label Hobbledehoy.
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Jeff Martin and Sarah McLeod announce ‘Man The Life Boats’ tour

jeffA musical coupling of tremendous proportions, The Tea Party’s Jeff Martin, and Sarah McLeod announce the ‘Man The Life Boats’ tour, with a run of exclusive dates early 2014.

The pair met in late 2012 and performed a one-off acoustic set that ignited the spark to record together when they both had time outside of their own projects. Fast-forward 12 months later, and the pair are currently in Martin’s Byron Bay studio and hinting at a possible album collaboration.
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Surfin Bird + GUNK + Tempura Nights + Doom Mountain to play at Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane – February 2, 2014

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On Sunday 2nd February 2014 head to Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane from 7pm to catch these four Brissy bands

Headlining are legends Surfin Bird
Supported by fellow legends GUNK, Tempura Nights and Doom Mountain
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Fiend Fest 2014 expands – Perth date announced!

FLAFiend Fest, Australia’s only crowd funded and crowd led festival of gothic, industrial and alternative music, culture and fashion now expands with a Perth date just announced! Featuring three of the biggest international names in the worlds of industrial, electronic and darkwave; Front Line Assembly, Leaether Strip and Clan of Xymox – along with a stellar cast of locals including Snog , Cold Divide, Shiv-R, The Dark Shadows, Noveaux, Viral Milennium, Novakill, Keller Kinder and many more to be announced! – Fiendfest crosses the country Anzac weekend with shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Tickets are now on sale!
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Mojo Burning Festival, Brisbane – 20 Bands – 3 Stages – March 15, 2014

mojoMojo Burning will bring together 20 of the country’s sickest bands in the Blues, Rock, Roots, Stoner genres for 1 day of high-quality H20 entertainment at the New Globe Theatre in Brisbane on Saturday March 15, 2014 with a Sunday recovery to follow.

Bands appearing from QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS and WA to make this one national affair.

20 BANDS. 3 STAGES. SUNDAY RECOVERY.
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El Grande Festival 2014 lineup announced!

EL GRANDE FESTIVAL RETURNS TO GLADSTONE
SATURDAY MARCH 29 2014 AT BOJANGLES NIGHTCLUB

el grande 2014The wildly successful El Grande Festival returns for a 3rd go-round in Central Queensland, this time at Bojangles Nightclub, Gladstone. Dead Letter Circus heads up a MASSIVE day of rock, roots and hip hop presented by HotFM CQ, Southern Cross Ten and The Observer.

The change in venue for the festival was required after the previous two events sold out and required a larger space to accommodate Dead Letter Circus and the 25 acts playing on the day. Limited Physical Tickets will be available only for pre-sale through Last Wave Watersports and Anthony Breed music store for $40 or online at elgrande.oztix.com.au for $40 + Booking Fee.
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Groovin The Moo 2014 Line-Up Announced!

AUSTRALIA’S REGIONAL MUSICAL ODYSSEY GROOVIN THE MOO WELCOMES THE 2014 LINE-UP
OAKBANK | MAITLAND | CANBERRA | BENDIGO | TOWNSVILLE | BUNBURY

Produced nationally by Cattleyard Promotions and with Sunset Events in Oakbank and Bunbury
Presented nationally by triple j, Channel [V] and The Music

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Team Groovin the Moo is in the highest of spirits to be welcoming a new bunch of Artists to take part in the regional Australian festival fun! With The Presets, Dizzee Rascal (UK), Vance Joy and Wave Racer to The Jezabels, Disclosure (UK), The Kite String Tangle, Violent Soho and Cults (USA) plus many more. The eclectic line up for 2014 is sure to provide another year of pure solid gold for the GTM community and all the new friends who will help to create GTM Oakbank South Australia for the very first time.
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The Wonder Stuff – “Never Loved Elvis” Australian Tour – February/March 2014

Tours_imageIn the 90’s the English town of Stourbridge became known for spawning three of the countries finest bands– Poppies aka Pop will Eat Itself, Neddies aka Ned’s Atomic Dustbin and of course the Stuffies aka The Wonder Stuff.

The Stuffies last played in Australia with Jesus Jones in 2011. They are returning for a headline tour in Feb/March 2014 performing their classic album “Never Loved Elvis” in it’s entirety!
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