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NEW YEAR’S EVE 2010 – What’s On!
QUEENSLAND
 Claude Von Stroke – Bar Soma |
 STAFFORD BROTHERS – The Met |
 Tommy Trash LIVE – Family Nightclub |
 Summer Night @ – The Cliffs Cafe |
NEW SOUTH WALES
 Pacha NYE Party – Ivy |
 Pontoon New Years Eve – Pontoon Bar |
 Harbour Party NYE 2010 – Luna Park |
 The Vasco Era with The Fumes |
VICTORIA
 NEW YEARS EVE at RIVA – Riva |
 GLOBAL SOUND FESTIVAL – Shed 4 |
 Trust Us – NYE – Brown Alley |
 BASS JUMP NYD 2011 – Prince Bandroom |
Sydney
| Space Ibiza Festival – Entertainment Quarter |
 NYE on The Harbour – Cargo Bar |
Cyndi Lauper Australian Tour 2011 – March 2011 [Tour News]
Iconic performer Cyndi Lauper is returning to Australia for a number of performances from March 2011.
Cyndi Lauper was the first artist to have five top ten singles from a debut album which included her mega hit Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Cyndi has sold 25 million albums, received 13 Grammy nominations, two Emmy Awards, two American Music Awards, and 18 MTV Video Music Awards and continues to lead as a singer, songwriter, musician, actress, and activist.
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KINGS OF LEON ‘Come Around Sundown’ album tour coming to Australia March 2011 [Tour News]
KINGS OF LEON – ‘COME AROUND SUNDOWN’ ALBUM TOUR
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Their last tour down under in 2009 was the hottest of the year, with their shows selling out in minutes. This summer The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to confirm the much anticipated return of Kings Of Leon with concerts scheduled for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in March 2011.
Already established as one of the hottest bands in the world, Kings Of Leon reaffirmed their status in October this year, soaring straight to the top of the ARIA charts with their fifth studio album Come Around Sundown (out now through Sony) debuting at number one and securing Platinum status in quick succession. |
Indigo Girls (USA) Australian Tour – April 2011 [Tour News]
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Grammy Award Winning American Folk Duo return to Australia in April 2011
“Their voices soar and swoop as one….and when they sing together; they radiate a sense of shared purpose…” Rolling Stone The INDIGO GIRLS – the world’s most popular female folk rock duo will be delivering their distinctive sound in concert halls around the country when they return for their fourth Australian tour in April 2011. For more than two decades, Indigo Girls: Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have presented some of their best music in front of cheering crowds – sometimes in the cramped confines of a small club, sometimes in a vast arena packed with thousands. |
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LUKA BLOOM – AUSTRALIAN TOUR MARCH/APRIL 2011 [Tour News]
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An internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, and recording artist; Luka Bloom has enjoyed twenty years of success worldwide. Since the release of one of the all-time Irish classics “Riverside” in 1990, people from all corners of the globe have embraced the true beauty of this remarkable musician. Luka returns in March 2011 for his 10th Australian tour to celebrate his career which has spanned over two decades.
With these celebrations, Luka has carefully chosen and re-recorded some of his stunning repertoire for the recently released DREAMS IN AMERICA. |
These songs represent a fascinating journey, from when he immigrated to America in the late eighties, to the present day.
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Robbins, Stilson and Molloy @ Brisbane Powerhouse 7-19 December 2010 [Comedy Event]
A-List Entertainment presents Robbins, Stilson and Molloy
After a sell-out Melbourne International Comedy Festival run Mick Molloy, Glenn Robbins and Jeff Stilson are taking their hilarious show on the road! After years of TV, film and radio appearances, the three comedians have gone back to their roots – standing behind a microphone in front of a roomful of punters. Three men, a microphone and 90 minutes of some of Australia’s best comedy.
Artists: Mick Molloy, Glenn Robbins and Jeff Stilson
Where: Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
When: Tue 7th December – Sun 19 December 7.30pm
Cost: $29.90 – $39.90
For more information go to www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
Brisbane Powerhouse presents Waxing Lyrical – 11 December 2010 [Free Event]
Brisbane Powerhouse presents Waxing Lyrical MUSIC
Great singer/songwriters are a rare and impressive breed able to effortlessly marry the poetry of words with a magical melody. Witness our favourite Australian singer songwriters in the round as they discuss the artistry behind their tunes and perform live.
Artists: Black Water Fever, Buffalo Brown, Wilson Pickers
When: Sat Dec 11 5pm:
Cost: FREE
Where: Turbine Platform
For more information go to www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
Note: Waxing Lyrical is on the 2nd Saturday of Every Month
Brisbane Powerhouse presents Pecha Kucha Brisbane – 8 December 2010 [Event News]
Brisbane Powerhouse presents Pecha Kucha Brisbane
Beijing, Bangalore, Belfast, Brussels, Berlin, Bern, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Bangkok and BRISBANE! It’s time for the design talent in Brisbane to see and be seen. Pecha Kucha is a worldwide phenomenon. Beginning in Tokyo in 2003, this renowned design presentation format (20 slides, 20 seconds per slide) was pioneered by Klein Dytham Architecture. It is patented to keep the presentations concise, inspiring, interesting and to the point. Pecha Kucha provides a relaxed forum for designers to present and showcase their work, skills and ideas. Pecha Kucha continues to be a highlight in the creative calendar, attracting large audiences to the Turbine Platform. Discussion, drinks and fresh ideas in the same room, with a vibrant crowd – this event is a social and engaging night out! Join the conversation!
Date: Wed 8 Dec 8.20pm
Cost: FREE
Where: Turbine Platform, Brisbane Powerhouse
For more information go to www.brisbanepowerhouse.org
Cog announce Sydney Christmas Show [Gig News]
Cog announce Sydney Christmas Show With special guests After The Fall and Overreactor
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Cog may have been lying low for the past few months, but to keep with tradition, they will dust off their gear and take the stage for their annual hometown Christmas show on December 22nd.
The Sydney Christmas show has become a staple date in the annual festive calendar for Cog fans, and this year will be no different. With the band taking time away from music recently, this annual show will be a rare and welcomed event. |
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Social Distortion and The Bronx – Sydney sidewave announced!
SOCIAL DISTORTION SYDNEY SHOW ADDED! THE BRONX TO SUPPORT!!
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SOCIAL DISTORTION’S Australian fans will finally get their moment in the sun after 31 grueling years!
SOCIAL DISTORTION are seminal punk torchbearers and is all that is right and pure about rock’n’roll. There’s always been genuine soul in the work of this Orange County crew, Mike Ness undoubtedly the closest musical descendant to Johnny Cash as you’ll find in the business. |
THE BRONX is the LA beast that cannot be tamed, neutered or sedated. Anyone that has seen the ultimate party mob live will testify to their blood pumping set, brutal punk’n’roll and unrivalled destruction with the conductor of carnage frontman Matt Caughtran. “If the spirit of punk and the brawn of US hardcore is to be found anywhere today then it is in The Bronx” – Mojo. THE BRONX are back in Australia, kicking ass and taking names.
Australian fans have waited what seems like an eternity for this; and we are thrilled to announce SOCIAL DISTORTION and THE BRONX will be performing a legendary sideshow at the Enmore Theatre on Tuesday 1 March.
TICKETS ON SALE FOR THE SYDNEY SHOW ON FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2011, 9AM
New show announced!
TUESDAY 1 MARCH 2011 – SYDNEY, ENMORE THEATRE – Lic A/A
www.ticketek.com.au 132 849
WEDNESDAY 2 MARCH 2011 – MELBOURNE, PALACE THEATRE – 18+
www.ticketek.com.au 132 849 – On sale now…strictly limited tickets remain.
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SIERRA FIN “Lost Man’s Lie” Single Launch Tour – December 2010 [News]
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SIERRA FIN are happy to announce their ‘Lost Man’s Lie’ Single Launch dates. This is the first single from their debut album, ‘Cautionary Tale of the Beautiful Blackout’, an 11 part Song-Cycle with Symphony Orchestra. The Album was produced by Aria Award winning producer Paul McKercher (Augie March, Sarah Blasko, You Am I) |
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Stereosonic 2010 – Maps/Times, iPhone App and Merch
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Saturday 27th Nov – SYDNEY – Sydney Showgrounds – Main Arena & Surrounds Sunday 28th Nov – PERTH* – Claremont Showground Saturday 4th Dec – ADELAIDE – Bonython Park Saturday 4th Dec – MELBOURNE – Melbourne Showgrounds Sunday 5th Dec – BRISBANE – RNA Showgrounds |
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ROB ZOMBIE – sidewave announced! with MURDERDOLLS, MONSTER MAGNET & DOMMIN
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ROB ZOMBIE is hands down the most creative frontman in contemporary music. Sonically and visually, he has reshaped alternative rock, whilst simultaneously delivering one of the most exciting live shows in the world today.
ROB ZOMBIE truly knows no bounds and breaks down every barrier in his way. A 7 time Grammy-nominated artist selling over 15 million albums worldwide, ROB ZOMBIE is |
as vibrant and demonic as ever. The gates of hell will be opened with one of the most exhilarating live shows you have ever witnessed so prepare for“an evening of rock and roll madness with metal’s resident spooky man, Rob Zombie…leave the kids at home…”- Rockworld.com
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Who What Where with EVIL EDDIE
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Evil Eddie releases his debut solo single, ‘Queensland’. With the song already added to rotation on triple j, the video for ‘Queensland’ is also causing quite a stir around the country. Complete with Gold Coast Meter Maids, bananas, crocodiles, and everything else quintessentially Queensland, the video has (not surprisingly) racked up quite a bit of online exposure, and was featured as Rage’s Indie Clip of the Week |
Who, What or Where is your favourite…
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