KillRockStar Big Dog Entertainment presents the triumphant Australian return of hardcore punk rock legends Dead Kennedys.
** Tour Update – Supports Announced **
Ahead of their Bedtime For Democracy Australian tour which kicks off at the end of the month, punk legends Dead Kennedys have just announced the full line up of local supports that will join The Bennies as supports for each capital city show.
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SNAKEHIPS JOINS LISTEN OUT LINE-UP
* UK act Snakehips added to Listen Out bill
* Melbourne sold out, all other cities on final release
Australia’s boutique national dance music event Listen Out welcomes the addition of the sensational UK outfit Snakehips to the spectacular line-up… more artists yet to be revealed.
Listen Out travels around the country later this month, stopping in Sydney, Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. Not long to go now!
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*** 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.
Continue reading BROODS announce “The Evergreen Tour” – November 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).
Continue reading A Night with DEVIN TOWNSEND | Australian Guitar Clinics Tour – October 2014
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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Photo by Danny Clinch
The Black Keys return to Australia off the back of their successful 8th full-length album Turn Blue.
As part of the Turn Blue World Tour, the band will perform in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide. They will also headline Bluesfest Byron Bay and will be the first artists to play at the inaugural Rolling Green events, from A Day On The Green promoter Roundhouse Entertainment, at wineries in Victoria’s Yarra Valley and the Hunter Valley NSW.
Continue reading The Black Keys Turn Blue World Tour – Australian Dates Announced
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.
Continue reading Calling All Cars announced as supports for Biffy Clyro Australian Tour
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.
Continue reading The Smith Street Band Announce National Album Tour – November 2014
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].
Continue reading Gossling Harvest Of Gold National Tour Announcement
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!
Continue reading AQUA Greatest Hits 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.”
Continue reading BEN OTTEWELL Announces ‘Rattlebag Australian Tour 2014’
Since releasing their debut single ‘Delete’ in February this year, it’s fair to say that DMA’s have certainly made their mark…although they’ll be the first to admit that they’re only just getting started!
Continue reading DMA’S sell out shows | second Melbourne and Sydney dates announced
Photo by Michael Elins
Frontier Touring have announced they are bringing Jimmy Eat World back to Australia and New Zealand this November in celebration of the ten year anniversary of their iconic album Futures’ release.
After the band’s appearance Down Under earlier this year for a run of very successful festival sets, fans have been hanging for more.
The Australian and New Zealand leg of the tour immediately follows a massive run of US dates in commemoration of the pivotal album. The Futures 10 Year Anniversary Tour will kick off in Auckland before crossing the ditch to visit all Australian capital cities and sees the band performing their pivotal album from front to back.
Continue reading JIMMY EAT WORLD are returning to Australia and New Zealand (November 2014) to celebrate 10 year anniversary of ‘Futures’
Perth filth merchants Earth Rot are due to release their first full length album “Follow The Black Smoke” next month following their debut EP released earlier this year.
Continue reading Earth Rot (WA) announce ‘Follow The Black Smoke’ EP Launches | August & September 2014
AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2014
“Reggie Watts is the man. He’s a one man comedy/beat box phenomenon”
New York Press
Reggie Watts returns to Australia for JUST FOR LAUGHS SYDNEY 2014 as well as shows in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Continue reading REGGIE WATTS – HELLO HUMANS – NATIONAL TOUR – OCTOBER 2014