Joe Robinson – 2012 Australian Tour Dates

Hailing from the tiny town of Temagog, on the Mid North Coast of NSW, guitar genius Joe Robinson has been wowing crowds with his playing ability since he was 13 – drawing praise and admiration from his industry heroes for his prodigious skills.

Still at the tender age of 21, yet now based in Nashville, Joe has a list of credentials that would make most musicians three times his senior envious. Playing stages at prestigious gatherings like Bonnaroo Music Festival; being named Best New Talent in Guitar Player Magazine’s Readers Poll and making the Top 50 Best Guitarists list in Australian Guitar to name a few.
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P!NK – More Shows Added To ‘The Truth About Love Tour’ 2013

Renowned around the world as one of the most dynamic live performers of her generation – and by far the most successful female touring and recording artist ever in the Australian market – P!NK’s 2009 Funhouse Tour was one of the biggest Australian tours ever.

Starting off as a 20 show run, overwhelming demand meant that the tour extended into a three-month stay, with P!nk eventually playing a phenomenal 58 sold out shows to more than 670,000 fans around the country. Funhouse broke Australian box office attendance records, reaching a staggering 17 sold out shows and 220,000 ticket sales at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena, 12 stunning Sydney shows and 11 at Brisbane’s Entertainment Centre.
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V8 Supercar: Tim Blanchard substitutes for Todd Kelly

Jack Daniel’s Racing announced today that Tim Blanchard would substitute for the injured Todd Kelly at the next three rounds of the 2012 V8 Supercar Championship, starting with the Armor All Gold Coast 600 on October 21st.

Kelly hurt his shoulder at a training camp prior to the Dick Smith Sandown 500 and after driving at Sandown he visited Dr Carl Le, the V8 Supercars medical officer.

He was then assessed by Dr. Shane Barwood, a leading shoulder specialist and surgeon, who recommended surgery, following the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1,000.
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Pyramid Rock Festival 2012/13 Announce Final Line-Up!

The explosion of party that is PYRAMID ROCK FESTIVAL just got a whole lot juicer with the additions of some huge names to lead revellers into the New Year. Prepare thyself, young disciple: the Pyramid shall rock you. Join us on the stupidly majestic Phillip Island cliffs, where sweet tunes echo over crashing waves and 2013 is heralded in under the stunning, clear and bright night sky.

From Melbourne, Phillip Island is only 17 hours walk, or alternatively, a casual two-hour drive. A more intrepid explorer might drive 10 hours from Adelaide or perhaps even 11 or so from Sydney. Why do people come from all the lands to this fine island, you ask? Thatʼd be for its mystical pyramid-shaped rock formation (magical sea castle to some) and the fresh seaside views – plus itʼs spacious, green, breezy and sunny. The perfect spot for a camping festival. Youʼll love it.
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Bluesfest 2nd Announcement: It’s all about the Blues & Roots!

It’s a fine blend of very talented up & coming, as well as acclaimed artists and bona fide Legends.

Peter Noble, Festival Director says:
“It’s what thousands of Bluesfest fans wait for every year and we have now gathered into one: A real Blues & Roots artist announcement and what a great one it is.
It’s very classy and I love it.

It is also fantastic to see the female artists taking a stand in this announcement with Joan Armatrading, Wanda Jackson, Mavis Staples, Bettye Lavette, Ruthie Foster, Shawn Colvin – and the incredible all female Gospel Group ‘Sweet Honey in The Rock’ included.

There is no greater star in Reggae Music today than World Music Superstar Jimmy Cliff – his voice is legendary – his career is at a high point with his incredible new album ‘Rebirth’.

We are so proud to present him at Bluesfest for the first time.
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Sam Stosur and Lleyton Hewitt sign on for Brisbane International

Australian favourites Samantha Stosur (Qld) and Lleyton Hewitt (SA) have today confirmed that they will start their 2013 season in Queensland at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp.

World No.9 Stosur is looking forward to playing in-front of her home crowd for the fourth time.

“It’s always fun to play at home. You don’t get many opportunities to play in your home country and the state that you’ve grown up in,” said Stosur, who captured the hearts of Australians last year when she defeated Serena Williams to win the 2011 US Open, her first Grand Slam singles title.
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Tour News – Blood Red Shoes Announce First Australian Shows

Brighton-based duo Blood Red Shoes (Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell) have announced they will be making their first trip to Australian shores in 2012, playing two headline shows as well as at this year’s Pyramid Rock Festival at Phillip Island in Victoria and Peat’s Ridge Festival at Glenworth Valley in NSW. Blood Red Shoes released their third album, ‘In Time to Voices’, in July this year.

The new album was recorded at The Motor Museum in Liverpool with producer Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys/Foals/Tribes) who has partnered with them on the production side since their debut album Box of Secrets in 2008.
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HARVEST: Santigold and Crazy P team up for only Australian sideshows

The term ‘burst onto the scene’ is an overused cliché that could be applied to Santigold’s appearance post release of her debut album Santogold, but it would be more precise to say, that the Philadelphian force simply strolled on in and without even a sideways glance at the concierge, took up residence in the penthouse.

Santi’s Santogold was released in 2008 and raised the online community to fever pitch – she was a tiger amongst the pigeons. Blogs all over the world rippled with excitement at the confidence with which she took dub, rock, new wave, punk and yes, pop to a place of alchemy where they all formed something new, golden and aggressive.
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Disentomb + Entrails Eradicated @ Metro Theatre, Sydney – 6 October 2012

Photographer: Ben Hosking

Photographer: Ben Hosking

Bands: Disentomb, Entrails Eradicated
Show supports for Cannibal Corpse ‘Torture’ Australian Tour – October 2012
Venue: Metro Theatre, Sydney
Date: 6 October 2012

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PARKLIFE R-ADELAIDE, The Grand Finale Of An Awesome Tour!

The final installment of Parklife 2012 in the beautiful surrounds of Adelaide’s Botanic Park was always going to be a special affair but there were a few unique surprises in store for the 10,000 young music-lovers. Basking in perfect festival temperatures and clear blue skies, attendees were styled in fine attire and ready for a day of partying to the freshest in indie, dance, dubstep and hip-hop from over 35 international and local acts.

Artists and fans alike were delighted when several of the bands teamed up for impromptu collaborations / stage invasions, crowd favourites Chairlift joining Tame Impala for a sparkling version of ‘Half Full Glass of Wine’ just as the golden sun set in the trees was a magic moment. As a special treat for Adelaide fans, Chiddy Bang teamed up with Labrinth for his huge hit ‘Earthquake’, featuring drumming, electric guitars and ever-impressive freestyling from Chiddy.
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Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1,000 – Wrap-Up

Bathurst certainly lived up to its reputation as Australia’s greatest race with Jamie Whincup and David Reynolds battling to the chequered flag in a classic Holden versus Ford battle on Mt Panorama.

Over the last 15 laps of the 161-lap race, Whincup and Reynolds raced nose to tail as Reynolds tried everything to pass Whincup. On a few occasions he almost drew level, their battle captivating the record crowd with some of the hardest, and most entertaining racing seen in the 50-year history of the race.

Whincup, (Holden) held off Reynolds (Ford) to win by .3 second after 1,000 kilometres of intense racing with Whincup’s teammate Craig Lowndes finishing 3rd.

Rick and Todd Kelly showed impressive speed, getting the two Jack Daniel’s Racing Commodores well into the top ten on several occasions throughout the day.
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