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Tour News | MOGWAI – Australian Tour 2015

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Six years after their last headline tour of Australia and five years since their Harvest Festival appearances sonic-architects Mogwai finally return to Australia for an all headline tour.

As befits their wide-screen nature the six-piece Glaswegian outfit won’t be doing things by halves either, taking in a headline spot at Adelaide Festival’s Thebarton Theatre, debut performances at both the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall and Melbourne’s famed Hamer Hall, a return slot at the Tivoli in Brisbane PLUS the band’s first ever visit to New Zealand – how’s that for stamping your authority!
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The Amity Affliction – ‘The Weigh Downunder Tour’ – January 2015

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After being onsale for just 3 days, the Geelong and Coolangatta dates of The Amity Affliction’s ‘The Weigh Downunder Tour’ have completely sold out. To accomodate the demand, an additional and final show has been added at the Coolangatta Hotel for Sunday November 18. Tickets go onsale 9am AEST (Queensland local time) tomorrow October 21.

The Amity Affliction recently announced ‘The Weigh Downunder’ Tour which will reach regional and suburban centres around Australia throughout January including Tasmania, North Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and the East Coast. Joining them on the tour will be In Hearts Wake, Confession and Antagonist AD.
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FOO FIGHTERS making much-awaited return to Australia & New Zealand in February & March 2015

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Get ready Australia and New Zealand because the most anticipated rock tour of the summer has just been confirmed! Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce that rock superstars Foo Fighters will be returning to Australia and New Zealand in February and March 2015 for their biggest shows ever, with very special guests Rise Against.

Last in Australia and New Zealand in 2011 for a massive run of sold out stadium dates, the Foo Fighters treated their fans to the next level of rock and roll awesomeness.
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65daysofstatic announce Australian tour – March 2015

65dosUK electronic-post-rock legends 65DAYSOFSTATIC have announced their return to Australia with headline shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, as well as the 2015 Adelaide Festival (their first appearance in Adelaide).

The tour follows the band’s most recent studio album ‘Wild Light’ as well as extensive international touring in support of the 10th anniversary of their iconic debut ‘The Fall Of Math.’

Formed in 2001 in Sheffield, 65daysofstatic quickly established themselves as one of the most influential post-rock exponents in the UK. The success of their early records earned the band a personal invitation to support The Cure on their 2007-09 arena tour around the world, playing to hundreds of thousands of people.
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Bluesfest 2015 – Third Artist Announcement

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Bluesfest Byron Bay, the multi award winning 5 Day Festival, held annually over the Easter Long weekend just north of Byron Bay (EVENT DATES: Thu 2nd to Mon 6th of April, 2015) reveals the 3rd medley of phenomenal artists who will be performing at Bluesfest 2015.

Announcement #3 features a strong dose of Blues and Roots and so much more, with an exceptional blend of genres and a selection of artists from around the globe. Artists already announced for the Easter Extravaganza include the first major global performance of the Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals reunion, The Black Keys, Zac Brown Band, Alabama Shakes, Paolo Nutini, David Gray and Ben Howard just to name a few.
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Mariachi El Bronx Announce Bluesfest Sideshows – April 2015

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The Bronx alter ego MARIACHI EL BRONX have announced a string of sideshows to coincide with their much anticipated appearance at Bluesfest in 2015. The Charro suited outfit will be bringing favorites from their first two albums and for the first time brand new music from the latest acclaimed album (III) to life for devoted Australian fans next April.
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“A FESTIVAL CALLED PANAMA” Returns in 2015 – First Line-up Announcement

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In March 2014 a new music festival quietly took its place on the Australian arts calendar. Set among the workings of a small-batch cider brewery in north-east Tasmania in the stunning Panama Forest, A Festival Called PANAMA was born.
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Lost Paradise 3-day boutique camping festival announcement!

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Get out of Sydney this New Year’s Eve
Lost Paradise, a 3-day boutique camping festival in Glenworth Valley, NSW
December 30, 2014 to January 2, 2015

We’re pleased to announce our local dj’s and stage takeovers at Lost Paradise.

This announce brings a total of 89 acts on the line-up for Lost Paradise with ​further​ local and international acts to be announced…

​Local​ DJ​ collectives include​ SPICE, SASH, PICNIC, bare essentials, something else, boom boom taking over the LOST DISCO​, LOST FOLK​ and PARADISE CLUB ​stages ​ during the course of the 3 day escape​,​ along​​side ​the strong line-up of ​ internationals announced early September​ including boy & bear, Ben Pearce, Sylvan Esso and more​ . ​Electronic, Indie, Dance and Folk are where its at for Lost Paradise attendees.

With Lost Feast pop-up dining in partnership with Bondi eatery The Corner House being revealed on Thursday​,​ whispers of a Circus (!) and more being revealed in the coming weeks​, this exciting​,​ ever​-​ expanding e​vent​ ​is ​​packed full ​ of surprises.

LIVE

BOY & BEAR • ALUNAGEORGE • BALL PARK MUSIC •
THE PREATURES • SYLVAN ESSO • BOB MOSES • KINK • ELIZABETH ROSE • BADBADNOTGOOD
ALLDAY • POND • TOURIST • TOUCH SENSITIVE • GOLDLINK
YUMI ZOUMA • HIATUS KAIYOTE • CHARLOTTE OC • THE DELTA RIGGS • WILLOW BEATS • FLAMINGO • BANOFFEE

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DJ SNEAK • CARL CRAIG • BEN PEARCE • BOB MOSES •
AXEL BOMAN • PSYCHEMAGIK • MIDLAND • GREG WILSON MAXXI SOUNDSYSTEM • FUTUREBOOGIE • TERRY FARLEY LATE NITE TUFF GUY • ALLE FARBEN • KRANKBROTHER MAXOLOGY • EMERSON TODD • DREEMS
FANTASTIC MAN • ROLAND TINGS • SOFTWAR

​LOCALS LINE-UP:

LITTLE FRITTER • PHIL SMART • GABBY • MURAT KILIC • ROBBIE LOWE • ANT J STEEP • SOFTWAR • COOP • KALI •
MATT WEIR • KERRY WALLACE • B_A •
LEAH SIMMONS • KARIM • DANIEL LUPICA • VALERIE YUM •
ADI TOOHEY • ALAN THOMAS • U – KHAN • DAVE STUART • MANTRA COLLECTIVE • PARKSIDE • CASSETTE •
SAM FRAN​C​IS​CO • MARC JARVIN • DANNY LA RU • TAZ & MATT RINGROSE • TRICKY • GARRY TODD • ANDY WEBB • MARK CRAVEN • MONKEY TENNIS • TRISTAN CASE • AARON ROBINS • JACOB HOUGH • ROBBIE CORDUKES • FAF • TECH NO MORE • JIMMI WALKER • JESSE ALEXANDER • LOCUS CADRE • MOONBOOT • CASTING OUT • HENNERS • TJ • UNCLE JOE • SCUBA STEW • HEAPS GAY • PELVIS • VIBE POSITIVE • WILLARD FAMILY SOUL REVIEW • KATO

Lost Paradise, a 3-day boutique camping festival in Glenworth Valley, NSW
December 30, 2014 to January 2, 2015< Cooks Road, Glenworth Valley, New South Wales 2250 Visit http://www.lostparadise.com.au/ for all details and tickets facebook event page - https://www.facebook.com/events/526230174190042/

Blue King Brown – New Album “Born Free” + Tour Dates

BKB-Born-FreeBlue King Brown, Australia’s socially conscious premier live urban roots & reggae powerhouse release their new album, BORN FREE, on November 7, 2014. Always pushing musical boundaries, the band’s idea was to break into new ground with this release. Lyrically, the album is the distillation of the raw essence of Nattali’s truth. Musically it’s an adventure that explores the international vibration that is ever evolving around BKB. First single All Nations, which comes with a profoundly provocative film clip, was instantly added by triple j.
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Beat The Drum – Celebrating 40 Years of triple j – Sydney Festival 2015

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In 1975, a little radio station called 2JJ launched in Sydney, changing the face of Australian radio forever. The first track ever played, Skyhook’s ‘You Just Like Me ‘Cos I’m Good In Bed’, set the tone for the risqué antics and love of Australian culture and music that would unfold over the next four decades. 40 years later, and now a national network, triple j continues to be as passionate and provocative as ever.
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FUTURE SUMMER ’15 First Round Artists Announced

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Get ready: the summer’s biggest national touring festival is back and bringing you the sound of the future. The first round line-up for Future Summer ‘15 is here!
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MACY GRAY RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA ON HER ‘THE WAY’ TOUR

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Macy Gray will be making her much anticipated return to Australian shores on her “The Way” national tour in March 2015.

Celebrating the recent release of her highly acclaimed ninth album The Way, Macy will kick off the tour in Melbourne, with stops in Perth, Darwin, Adelaide, Lismore, Brisbane, Port Macquarie and Newcastle before wrapping up the tour at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre.
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Richard Thompson Electric Trio announces Australian Tour – March 2015

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Richard Thompson is one of the UK’s most outstanding songwriters, and an astonishing guitar player whose versatility allows him to adapt his style as each song requires. In this rare appearance, Richard will be presenting an intimate solo set as well as performing with his electric trio – Michael Jerome (drums) Taras Prodaniuk (bass/vocals).
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Sea Legs Announce Tour – Nov & Dec 2014 and Jan 2015

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SEA LEGS ANNOUNCE MORE TOUR DATES + MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘CHRISTOPHER STRONG’

Central Coast indie pop revellers on the rise Sea Legs have just released additional touring dates and a DIY music video for their latest single ‘Christopher Strong’.
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BILLY IDOL announces 2015 Australian & New Zealand tour with special guests Cheap Trick

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Rock icon BILLY IDOL is returning to Australia and New Zealand for his first concert tour of Australia since 2002 and his first of New Zealand since 1987.

The original punk turned global superstar will perform indoor shows and a day on the green winery events in March and April 2015. Idol’s band includes long-time collaborator and lead-guitarist Steve Stevens.

Billy Idol’s tour announcement coincides with a flurry of new Idol projects that have fans around the globe in a heightened state of excitement!
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