The first Royal Funk event happened in June, in celebration of Prince’s birthday. It was intended as a one-off, but the audience and performers had such a blast that we’ve decided to do it again!
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Don Burrows & James Morrison – In Good Company
ABC Jazz is proud to present the final album from one of Australia’s greatest musicians, Don Burrows, playing with his finest pupil, the legendary James Morrison.
In Good Company – released here for the first time – documents an afternoon in the studio with Don and James, and represents a golden opportunity to witness these two brilliant musicians ‘jamming together’.
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The Ten Tenors Announce ‘Power Of Ten’ National Tour 2016
One of Australia’s biggest musical exports The TEN Tenors have Christmas all wrapped up, announcing a 2016 tour and launching a new video which puts their unique spin on Mariah Carey’s Christmas classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ in aid of the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
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Truckfighters Announce ‘Bringing Back The Fuzz ‘ Australian Tour – January 2016
After a near sold out 2015 Australian tour Swedish Fuzz rockers ‘Truckfighters’ are bringing back the Fuzz.
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Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals – ‘Call It What It Is’ Australian Tour – March 2016
After a string of triumphant 2015 dates across North America, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals will embark on a headline tour of Australia and New Zealand early next year, marking their first national headline tour since 2007.
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Birds Of Tokyo to play at Eatons Hill Hotel, Brisbane on December 18, 2015
One of Australia’s biggest contemporary rock bands, Birds of Tokyo are set to play one hell of a gig at Eatons Hill Hotel on Friday 18th December 2015.
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Australian Heavy Music community shows support for Glen Barrie and Family with Benefit show – Brightside, Brisbane – November 27, 2015
Brisbane Deathcore 5-piece As Paradise Falls were rocked on Monday 9th November. In Thailand recording their next album, they awoke on that morning to discover that their brother in music, Glen Barrie had passed away peacefully in his sleep overnight. The devastating news was passed on to Glen’s Family, his pregnant Wife Cassie, who immediately travelled to Thailand to bring him home and then Friends and Fans of the band were told on Tuesday last week. The shockwave rippled through the entire heavy music community in Australia, with tributes and kind words pouring in from all over.
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Live Review : Mumford & Sons | Gentlemen Of The Road | The Domain, Sydney – November 14, 2015
Photos and review by Meghan Player
It’s been a long-time between drinks for Australian fans of Mumford & Sons, and with today’s Gentlemen of the Road stopover rolling into town, the festival has pulled out some of the most impressive acts of recent times for one big day of music.
Thankfully, the less than ideal weather does little to dampen the early punters enthusiasm, with Brisbane’s, Art of Sleeping first up on the bill.
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Photo Gallery : Northlane at The Triffid, Brisbane with August Burns Red, Like Moths To Flames, Buried In Verona, Ocean Grove – November 14, 2015
Photo Gallery : Mumford & Sons | Gentlemen Of The Road | The Domain, Sydney – November 14, 2015
Photographer: Meghan Player
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Live Review : The Beach Boys at The Royal Theatre, Canberra – November 13, 2015
Review by Natasha Wyborn – Photos by David Jackson
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 52 years since The Beach Boys were introduced to the world with their first major hit. Founding member Mike Love and life member Bruce Johnston entertained a capacity crowd in the nations capital for over two hours last night. Delivering to the audience exactly what they wanted by saturating them with nearly 40 hits from over 5 decades of recording with their onstage extravaganza. Love cemented his stage presence from the outset with an opening 7 song medley including ‘Surfer Girl’ and ‘Surfin’, to name just two.
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Live Review : Mini Mansions at GoodGod Small Club, Sydney – November 12, 2015
Review by Scott Singh
While supporting Tame Impala on their national tour, Mini Mansions took a moment to play a laid back, grassroots show at Sydney’s GoodGod Small Club. Exchanging the open stage and flair of a larger venue for a stripped back, tight venue. The experience at GoodGod was a pure representation of the band’s skill and appeal to music lovers.
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Sweden’s Jose Gonzalez Announces Brisbane Show – February 2016
Sweden’s José González returns to Brisbane with his band for a special show at The Tivoli Theatre on February 10, playing favourites from across his catalogue including his worldwide hit ‘Heartbeats’ and celebrating his first solo album in seven years, ‘Vestiges And Claws’.
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John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins and The Waifs – for one night only – Brisbane 2016
Three of Australia’s most captivating live bands, John Butler Trio, Missy Higgins & The Waifs, will come together exclusively for their Brisbane fans for a unique night of music under the stars. This special concert event will take place in the picturesque surrounds of the Brisbane Riverstage on Sunday January 31st. Tickets are on sale from Ticketmaster.com.au and Oztix.com.au
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Photo Gallery : The Beach Boys at The Royal Theatre, Canberra – November 13, 2015
Photos by David Jackson – sbj.rocks
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