In August 1983, Spencer P Jones, James Baker, Tex Perkins, Kim Salmon and Boris Sujdovic came together to form The Beasts Of Bourbon. 30 years, various line ups, several break ups, numerous reformations, a few ‘never agains’, six studio albums and an endless run of blistering brutal ear shattering live shows, The Beasts are back, and ruthless as ever.

At the request of good friend’s The Drones the original line up reformed to play ATP’s I’ll Be Your Mirror earlier this year, reigniting the beastly flame that seems impossible to extinguish.
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Unforgettable At Last returns to Melbourne!
Due to overwhelming demand, At Last: The Etta James Story is returning to Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre from 12-17 November 2013, following sell-out seasons at the Sydney Opera House and major theatres around the country.

Starring the powerhouse talent of Vika Bull, one of Australia’s most respected, powerful soul singers, At Last has garnered standing ovations and rave reviews throughout its Australian tour.

“A Triumph” Sydney Morning Herald

“Powerhouse performance” The Age

“At Last was simply show-stopping” Theatre People

“brought the 800 strong audience to its feet with thunderous applause” Aussie Theatre
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APRA AMCOS and Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia (NRMTA) are proud to announce the winner of 2013 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition is Sydney singer/songwriter Isabella Manfredi with the song Is This How You Feel? by The Preatures.

The Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition is one of the world’s most prestigious songwriting competitions with a first prize of A$50,000.00 provided courtesy of APRA AMCOS and music company, Alberts. This is the largest first prize for any songwriting competition in the world.

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Day 10: Bringing it home for the last day

The final day of the 2013 Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) has arrived and is set to impress those still to come. With an action-packed last day, the 136th Ekka will finish on a high.

Congratulations to Stretton State College who took out the People’s Choice Award in the Energex Race Around Ekka Competition with 452 votes. The winning videos can be viewed on the Ekka website.
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Future leaders of Queensland agriculture recognised
As part of its commitment to providing educational activities and support to Queensland’s agriculture industry, the RNA has announced the seven state winners of the national Coca-Cola Regional Scholarship Program.

A partnership between the Australian Council of Agricultural Societies, Coca-Cola and the RNA, the Coca-Cola Regional Scholarship Program provides financial support to young agricultural students completing tertiary education.

The seven Queensland scholarship winners were announced at an official RNA Ekka function this week.

The program, which this year provided $2,000 scholarships to seven Queenslanders, is open to members of agricultural show societies who are studying a degree or subjects related to agriculture or a course that will benefit regional Australia.
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Get your empty beer bottles and try turning them into new glasses. Follow these 5 easy steps.

Step 1 – Grab a beer bottle preferably with thick glass such as corona bottles. Tie a string just above the label on the empty bottle.

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RSWX presents Dave from Radio Soulwax on Vimeo.

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RADIO SOULWAX homage to the man whose ability to change whilst remaining himself has been a massive influence on us. There are many legends in the music industry but for us, there is no greater than the mighty Dave. We’ve included all things Bowie, whether that is original songs, covers, backing vocals, production work or reworks we made, to attempt to give you the full scope of the man’s genius.
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Fresh off bringing The Last Good Party to previously-despondent thrillseekers and defiling the hearts and minds of the nation, GAY PARIS returns, sweet merrymakers, so soon after leaving you in a blaze of sin-soaked swampy riffs, slick flow and guttural growls with the next chapter in the apocalypse, the video for TRASH BIRD AT CONFESSIONAL.
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Brisbane’s rapidly emerging rock’n’roll four-piece LITTLE ODESSA have been on nothing but an upward spiral since they joined forces in 2012 to play covers for a burlesque night. Not necessarily the most conventional of formations but the lads have quickly developed a bullet-proof reputation around Brisbane as one of the most electric new outfits to emerge in sometime. Now they’re proud to announce their live plans for the remainder of August that includes shows with Hungry Kids of Hungary, Glass Towers and Pluto Jonze.

With a tidy fusion of the “60s meets The Hives” and a love of Elvis Costello, Little Odessa have been stacking up accolades quickly. Even the most recent achievements of late include winning a music video thannks to NIDA and triple j Unearthed as well as The City Sounds’ (Brisbane) competition, outshining 133 bands to win a slab of studio time with Magoo.
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Day 9: The fun just keeps on flowing

Day nine of the 2013 Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) promises a fantastic show atmosphere, more delicious food and thrilling rides. Don’t miss the beef parade and the fight for top dog!

DOORSTOP: 11am with RNA Chief Executive Brendan Christou at Heritage Hill overlooking the Energex Community Arena.
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In February 2013 Steven Wilson released The Raven That Refused To Sing (And Other Stories), his third solo album. The album was a huge critical and commercial success, earning numerous 5 star reviews winning Progressive music album of the year and charting well across the world, debuting at #3 in the German national chart, #28 in the UK top 40, #57 in the US Billboard top 200, #16 in Holland and #17 in Finland.

Steven assembled a virtuoso band to record the album and subsequently embarked on a successful world tour. The band, currently made-up of Guthrie Govan (guitar), Adam Holzman (keyboards), Theo Travis (flute / sax), Nick Beggs (bass / stick), and Chad Wackerman (drums), will be back on tour throughout October and November playing three dates in Australia followed by an extensive run of European shows. Chad, who was Frank Zappa’s longest serving drummer, has replaced Marco Minnemann, who played on the album and on the previous tour.
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LANIE LANE has announced that she is returning to the stage to play her first live shows of 2013. Performing in stripped-back mode, Lanie will play a swag of brand new tracks and old favourites before heading into to the studio to record her much anticipated 2nd album, the follow up to her gold selling To The Horses.

The success of To The Horses was built largely upon Lanie’s ability to play intimate shows, often with no amplification or PA, in front of audience who were close enough to feel as much a part of the show as they were listeners and observers. They were an all-inclusive affair. These return shows will see Lanie reconnect with old friends on and off stage to showcase her unique and fantastic voice, new songs, old songs and the charisma and warmth that made us all sit up and take notice the first time around.
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