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Parkway Drive “The Mix N’ Mash Tour” May 2011 [Tour News]

Winston McCall   “I think the name of the tour says it all” says Parkway Drive vocalist Winston McCall. “When we first started going to shows we we’re stoked to be able to see a bunch of bands that we liked, but also that may not sound exactly the same. These days it seems every tour has become so stream lined to one particular sound you may as well be watching the same band play four or five times in a row”. “This tour has a bit of everything for anyone who like’s their music a little faster, a little more energetic, something local, something punk, something heavy, something rock, and then us hahaha. It’s everything we love, and we couldn’t be more siked”

You Me At Six frontman Josh Franceschi commented “We’re really happy to announce that we’ll be hitting Australia with our boys in Parkway Drive. The shows are going to be HUUUGGGEEE, so if you like either of our bands head down. Ripper!

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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony 2011 Australian Tour – April 2011 [Tour News]

  With eleven recent sold out Australian shows under their belt, Grammy Award winning Hip Hop legends Bone Thugs N Harmony are back with an exciting line-up of shows, plus the addition of an exclusive all ages show in Sydney in conjunction with the under privileged youth organization, Against The Odds. With over 30 million albums sold worldwide, and tracks recorded with some of the most respected

names in the business including 2Pac, Notorious B.I.G, and Mariah Carey to name but a few, Bone Thugs are one of the most popular hip hop groups of all time, and continue to have a cult following to this day.
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Washington – The Tour Of Laughter & Forgetting – April/May 2011 [Tour News]

  In October last year, Megan Washington performed a stunning solo set at a small club in Paris, La Boule Noire. Also on the bill that evening was an emerging American artist named Lissie. Those lucky enough to have been present witnessed the coming together of two incredible female talents at a special point in both their careers. The magic was palpable. Bonding over a rolled cigarette and a drink (or two), the girls talked around the idea of sharing a stage again whenever their crazy schedules would permit.

THE TOUR OF LAUGHTER & FORGETTING will deliver on that Parisian promise, as WASHINGTON invites Lissie to join her as a very special guest across the not-to-be-missed, Australian shows.

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LAURA RETURNS – New Music and Upcoming Shows – March 2011

  For anyone who ever thought that making good music was a lost art, Laura compels you to think again. This March, the Melbourne 5-piece returns with the release of the limited edition double a-side 7 inch ‘This Grey Earth’ | Mark The Day’.

Dark, moody and complicated, the latest release from Laura is already gaining significant critical attention with ‘Mark The Day’ being named Single Of The Week by both Beat Magazine and InPress in January 2011, InPress saying, “…(Mark The Day Is) enough to darken the sun at midday.” For those familiar with the music of Laura, the extraordinary, broody craftsmanship displayed on this latest offering will be no surprise.

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The Wombats announce Headline Australian Shows – May 2011 [Tour News]


  Liverpool trio The Wombats will soon be back on Australian shores in April/May, performing at the Groovin The Moo Festivals and their own headline shows around the country.

Their ridiculously catchy single ‘Let’s Dance To Joy Division’ (winner of the 2008 NME Award for Best Dancefloor Filler), and #12 position in Triple J’s HOTTEST 100, saw

their debut album ‘A Guide To Love Loss And Desperation’ become an anthemic summer album.
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Groovin The Moo – 2011 [Festival News & Tickets]

  Bendigo Groovin The Moo 2011 – Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground – 30 Apr 2011
Tickets Available Here

Townsville Groovin The Moo 2011 – Murray Sports Complex – Townsville Cricket Grounds – 01 May 2011
Tickets Available Here

Maitland Groovin The Moo 2011 – Maitland Showground – 07 May 2011
Tickets Available Here

Canberra Groovin The Moo 2011 – The Meadows, University of Canberra – 08 May 2011
Tickets Available Here

Bunbury Groovin The Moo 2011 – Hay Park – 14 May 2011
Tickets Available Here

The much-loved GTM recipe of taking a tasty selection of the most memorable, talented and exciting national and International artists to regional Australia and the Nations capital for five value-packed shows returns in AprilMay 2011. The program features acts to satisfy all palates and is guaranteed to have everyone dancing, rocking and jumping around from gates open to lights out. Once more, music lovers from major cities, regional centres and small country towns will meet, party and fall in love at their local GTM.

The GTM path becomes more entrenched each year, forged by the wonderfully energetic and dedicated audience that make the annual return to Bendigo (30 April), Townsville (1 May), Maitland (7 May), Canberra (8 May) and Bunbury (14 May).
GTM is one of the most accessible and best value days on the calendar.

Featuring over eleven hours of exciting acts, as well as improved and expanded facilities, this licensed all ages (recommended 16+) event will feature the return of the impressive double outdoor stages as well as the mighty Moolin Rouge dance tent. The nutritional needs of all punters will be catered for with an abundance of local food and market stalls along with licensed bar facilities, slingshot rides and chill out areas.

2011 LINE UP (in alphabetical order and subject to alteration):
AC SLATER (USA)
ARCHITECTURE IN HELSINKI
ART VS SCIENCE
THE ASTON SHUFFLE
BIRDS OF TOKYO
BLISS N ESO
CUT COPY
DARWIN DEEZ (USA)
DATAROCK (NOR)
DRAPHT
THE DRUMS (USA)
THE GO! TEAM (UK)
GOTYE
GYROSCOPE
THE HOLIDAYS
HORRORSHOW
HOUSE OF PAIN (USA)
THE JEZABELS*
NINA LAS VEGAS (TRIPLE J)
SAMPOLOGY (AV/DJ SET)
UNKLE LIVE (UK)
WASHINGTON
THE WOMBATS (UK)
and TRIPLE J UNEARTHED
RUFFNECK DJS*
LOCAL ACTS
*EAST COAST SHOWS

GTM is a licensed all ages (16 + recommended) event. GTM recommends parents should consider whether the event appropriate for their child and recommends that any children under 16 years of age who attend the event are accompanied by parent or guardian.
Persons who are over the age of 18 years of age and wish to purchase alcohol MUST have photographic ID. No pass outs will be issued.

GATES OPEN 10:30AM | PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ALL PATRONS | NO PASS OUTS

Bendigo Groovin The Moo 2011 – Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground – 30 Apr 2011
Tickets Available Here

Townsville Groovin The Moo 2011 – Murray Sports Complex – Townsville Cricket Grounds – 01 May 2011
Tickets Available Here

Maitland Groovin The Moo 2011 – Maitland Showground – 07 May 2011
Tickets Available Here

Canberra Groovin The Moo 2011 – The Meadows, University of Canberra – 08 May 2011
Tickets Available Here

Bunbury Groovin The Moo 2011 – Hay Park – 14 May 2011
Tickets Available Here

For full terms & conditions please visit
http://www.gtm.net.au/

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Scarf Fundraiser @ The Empress Hotel, Fitzroy – 23rd February 2011 [Gig News]


Tickets available at moshtix		   Scarf Fundraiser at The Empress Hotel 714 Nicholson St, Fitzroy North, VIC
Wednesday 23rd February 2011, 7pm – 11.30pm

Featuring music from
– The Verses (acoustic)
– Keshie
– Eliza Hull
– Cumulo

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Unlikely Superheroes – EP Launch @ The Tank Hotel, Brisbane 19th February 2011 [Gig News]

  Brisbane duo Unlikely Superheroes are set to launch their first EP, Shooting Doves.

Formed early 2008, the duo have been playing many local Brisbane venues throughout the last 3 years.

The duo, comprised of Riley Nottingham and Emma Walton, will be performing their 7 track EP with a full band. The EP has so far been well received; ‘Miss You’ having already been picked up by US record label Deep South.

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DEAD KENNEDYS – AUSTRALIA ÜBER ALLES TOUR – April 2011 [Tour News]

  Dead Kennedys are one of the most popular and important American punk bands, and they are returning to Australia for three special shows this April.

They formed in San Francisco in 1978 when vocalist Jello Biafra answered a music paper advert placed by guitarist East Bay Ray. They were joined by bassist Klaus Flouride, drummer Ted, and a second guitarist known to posterity simply as 6025.

The latter soon departed, while Ted was replaced in 1981 by D.H. Peligro. Lead vocals are now sung by former Wynona Riders singer Ron “Skip” Greer
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‘The Rat Trap’ Polytoxic @ Brisbane Powerhouse, 9th February, 2011 [Live Review]

Review by: Lana Harris

  Let me introduce you to The Rat Trap. Bull whipping, lampshade hanging, Siamese twin ninja fighting cabaret. Using a mix of circus antics, contemporary dance moves, ye olde piano music, silent movie explanation screens and good ol’ physical comedy, Polytoxic act out the seedy and sexy story of the dive known as The Rat Trap.

The Rat Trap is a ‘scratch work,’ the beginnings of a finished piece performed as part of the World Theatre Festival at the Powerhouse. The festival contains several of these still cooking pieces, enticing viewers with an unpolished taste of performer vision.

Polytoxic keeps a cracking pace through the show, including plenty of action designed to make the audience gasp and laugh. The result is an accessible piece where there’s nothing to ‘get’. Polytoxic make it clear to their audience that their sole purpose on stage during Rat Trap is not to send a message or explore deep, dark and meaningful themes, it’s to amuse the audience and have fun. The diversity of the performers, whose backgrounds range from theatre to dance to circus training, appears to be a strong feature in creating such an entertaining piece. The mix of talents twists intricacy and depth into the performance.

Polytoxic have been around since 2000, and have recently upped their numbers from a three piece to six performers. If the beginnings of The Rat Trap are anything to go by, the increase in entertainers will expand the possibilities of a group which are already known for their raw, energetic, and accomplished works.

Playing at the Brisbane Powerhouse until Sun 13 Feb 2011

Dates/Times
Fri 11 Feb 7.15pm
Fri 11 Feb 8.20pm
Sat 12 Feb 7.15pm
Sat 12 Feb 8.20pm
Sun 13 Feb 5.45pm
Sun 13 Feb 8.45pm

Visit the Brisbane Powerhouse site for all details.

More articles by Lana Harris:
* U2 @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane w/ Jay Z – 8 December 2010 – Live Review
* Rise to Remain “Bridges will Burn” – EP Review
* Radio Birdman “Live in Texas” – LP Review
* Montpelier ‘Last Boat’ Single Review
* Weezer “Hurley” – LP Review
* Soilwork “The Panic Broadcast” – LP Review
* Danza Contemporanea De Cuba @ The Playhouse (Brisbane Festival), 15th September 2010 – Live Review
* Polarity @ The Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane 13th September 2010 – Live Review
* Betrayal @ The Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane 10th September 2010 – Live Review
* Crow “Arcane” – LP Review
* Search for more article by this author…

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RIC’S BIG BACKYARD FESTIVAL – 2ND ANNOUNCEMENT


Buy Tickets Here		   Iconic Brisbane music venue RIC’S is proud to present their inaugural BIG BACKYARD FESTIVAL. Utilizing the courtyard behind RG’s and the upstairs and downstairs stages at RIC’S, the BIG BACKYARD is a brilliant space sure to create an intimate and unique festival experience.

3 stages.
Outside, upstairs and downstairs.
21 bands for $75. Tickets Available Here

VIOLENT SOHO had a huge 2010. They moved to Brooklyn and signed to Thurston Moore’s Ecstatic Peace label touring the US with Dinosaur Jr and The Bronx. They’re home and they are sure to smash it in our Big Backyard.

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Take Five with Kate Nash – February 2011 [Q&A]

  The young Miss Nash has transformed into a powerful and enigmatic pop musician.

The upcoming performances at Playground Weekender and the east coast of Australia are going to be unmissable. A clever musician with a compelling persona – shes not afraid to show them how its done.

Take Five with Kate Nash… Touring in February 2011 (Show dates and tickets below)!

LMM – If it’s not your first visit is there anything you’re looking forward to seeing or doing in Australia?

  KN – I’m looking forward to the weather and going to see the animal sanctuary parks. Australia is a lot more relaxing than london.

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FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES EVEN MORE ACTS!!!

THREE OF A KIND … FUTURE MUSIC FESTIVAL WINS!
TAME IMPALA, GYPSY & THE CAT and FLIGHT FACILITIES ADDED TO THE BILL

Brisbane – March 5, 2011 – Buy Tickets Here
Sydney – March 12, 2011 – Buy Tickets Here
Melbourne – March 13, 2011 – Buy Tickets Here
Adelaide – March 14, 2011 – Buy Tickets Here

Future Entertainment has announced that the already epic line-up of stellar artists, DJs and bands just got even bigger …

Already boasting a blinding neon bill comprising the lofty likes of the Chemical Brothers, Dizzee Rascal, MGMT, Mark Ronson, Pendulum, The Presets, Steve Aoki, Richie Hawtin and Steve Angello, a prodigious trio of heavy-hitting homegrown stars – Tame Impala, Flight Facilities and Gypsy & The Cat – are now joining the party!
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Daniel Lee Kendall joins One For the Road Tour, February 2011

  The sweet and stirring sounds of promising singer-songwriter Daniel Lee Kendall have been busy wiling their way into listener’s heads throughout the latter part of 2010. Now, with the birth of a new year, Daniel Lee Kendall will embark on his debut tour of Australia, as he continues to work on bringing listeners more of his distinctive tunes.

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Women in Music Lineup Gets Bigger!

  Emerging and aspiring female musicians and music industry practitioners will have the chance to engage with some of Australia’s most inspiring artists and industry professionals at the very first Women in Music (WiM) forum to be held in Brisbane on the 8th March, 2011.

Charismatic frontwoman, Patience Hodgson of Brisbane darlings The Grates joins the already stellar line up of speakers. She will hit the forum direct from the studio in New York where she has been writing and

recording The Grates highly anticipated third album due out later in the year.
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