Category Archives: Newcastle

Liz Stringer Announces Album + National Tour 2016

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Following the far-reaching success of her independent 2012 studio release Warm in The Darkness, Liz Stringer is back with stunning new full-length album All The Bridges due for release July 1st.
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The Bennies Australian tour 2016 with Clowns & Axe Girl! **Local Supports Announced**

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The Bennies head off on their biggest tour to date in a week’s time and they are excited to announce a bunch of local legends will be joining the tour. Visiting each of the states and territories around the country, from June ‘till the end of July, the tour sees The Bennies joined by label mates Clowns and Perth’s Axe Girl along with the huge list of local supports below. Presented by triple j tickets are on sale now.
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Live Review : Apia Good Times 2016 at Civic Theatre, Newcastle

Review by Natasha Wyborn
Apia Good Times 2016 at Civic Theatre, Newcastle on June 9, 2016 Photographer: David Jackson
The Newcastle Civic Theatre welcomed a full house last night as the Apia Good Times tour hit town. For the fourth year in a row the gig was a sell-out continuing to astound by drawing fans of all ages to the show.

Opening the evening was John Paul Young. Paying a tribute to the song writing team Vanda and Young ‘Down Among The Dead Men’ hit the spot. With hits like ‘I hate the music’, Yesterday’s hero’ and ‘Pasadena’ you would be hard pressed not to sing and clap along.
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Wasted Wanderers release new single ‘In Your Fire’+ Tour Dates

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Adelaide’s Wasted Wanderers have had a busy start to 2016 and the release of new single In Your Fire is a sign that the band will not be slowing down anytime soon. This track captures the vibe of their energetic live show, while delivering a fresh take on the blues, rock and soul that unmistakably has been such a big inspiration to the group.
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Leah Flanagan – ‘Chills’ Tour – July 2016

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Leah Flanagan offers you ‘Chills’, the first single from the forthcoming album Saudades.

The opening track on the album, ‘Chills’ sets the scene as Leah’s beautifully wry voice contemplates the heartache of being close to someone emotionally distant, feeling the wrongness and loving them anyway.
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Ozomatli Announces Australian East Coast Tour – October 2016

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Time to get those dancing shoes ready – we have a real treat for you!

Grammy-winning Californian groove makers OZOMATLI will be heading back down under later this year for a tour of the East Coast, bringing a full live band and epic set of hits that feature their signature sound combination of Latin salsa, urban hip-hop and jazz-funk.
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Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos – ‘A Version of Now Tour’ 2016

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Peter Garrett has announced an intimate Australian tour in support of his forthcoming solo album ‘A Version of Now’.
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Live Review : The Screaming Jets + Massive at Belmont 16s, Newcastle – May 28, 2016

Review by Natasha Wyborn

The Screaming Jets at Belmont 16s, Newcastle - May 28, 2016 Photographer: David Jackson
Screaming Jets put the last coat of polish on their Chrome tour on Saturday night.
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William Crighton & Claire Anne Taylor Announce National Tour – July/August 2016

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Two musical trajectories born of enthralling live performances and evocative storytelling will converge in July and August for a run of shows nationally.

William Crighton and Claire Anne Taylor have carved their name into the Australian music scene this year with universally acclaimed debut albums and strong praise from live music reviews, each shaped by their formative years spent in rural serenity.
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Raised Fist Announce Australian and New Zealand Tour 2016

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Blunt, brutal and relentless – the only way to describe Sweden’s hardcore powerhouse RAISED FIST whom are heading back down under this December for their first tour in over four years to support their sixth studio album, “From The North”.
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Bad Pony – New Single ‘Sideways’ + Tour Dates 2016

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One of the most exciting and endearing Australian indie-rock outfits, Bad Pony, have just unveiled tour dates and a new single ‘Sideways’ – a DIY self-produced effort recorded at guitarist Cron Van Niekerk’s home studio.
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Sam Tsui + Kurt Hugo Schneider – Australian Tour – July 2016

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Sam Tsui is a top-notch vocalist, and Kurt Hugo Schneider is the master of many musical instruments. Together, the two have won over the hearts of over 9 million combined subscribers on their YouTube channels and garnered the intrigued views of over a billion. Sam and Kurt are heading down under this July for their first Australian tour!
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