
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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Soundwave Announce A Special Soundwave 2016 Presentation

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE’s ‘Alive Or Just Breathing’ album was a watershed moment in metal in 2002 as it heralded the birth of ‘Metalcore’. An army of imitators was born and have all tried in vain to emulate this essential classic. In a Special Soundwave Presentation, we are thrilled to announce that KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will be performing ‘Alive Or Just Breathing’ in its entirety at SOUNDWAVE 2016.
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HIGH TENSION Welcomes New Member + Wins ‘Best Heavy Album’ at The Age Music Victoria Awards

With a tear to their eye, HIGH TENSION waves goodbye to Drummer and founding member Damian Coward as he has moved to the opposite side of the country to focus on getting a real tan, cocktails and maybe even a career in mining. Life doesn’t sound too bad, does it?
His very suitable successor comes in the form of Lauren Hammel (Fear Like Us) and with Damo’s blessing “she’s a bloody shredder!”
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THIEVERY CORPORATION Announce Australian Tour 2016

Lose yourself to the smooth tunes from the eclectic
THIEVERY CORPORATION, making a highly anticipated return to Australia this coming February 2016 – their first in over 4 years with a FULL LIVE BAND.
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GROOVIN THE MOO 2016 tour dates revealed!

Groovin the Moo have announced the dates for its 2016 tour run when it will deliver new music and local delicacies to our treasured comoonities.
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SEVENDUST Announce Australian & New Zealand Tour – March 2016

SEVENDUST’s triumphant return to Australia marks the first shows on Aussie soil in six years and Atlanta’s brutal hard rock kings are back as heavy as ever.
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Mountain Sounds Festival 2016 – First Line Up Announced

Throwing down a smorgasbord of international and local talent, comes the first line up announce for Mountain Sounds Festival, promising yet another year of vibrant festivities and unparalleled musical vitality.
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EPICA – The Australian / New Zealand Enigma Tour – March 2016

The EPICA experience returns and bring with them their grandiose, unforgettable live show to fans through Australia and New Zealand.
This is EPICA like you’ve never heard them before. Their latest album >The Quantum Enigma< sounds larger than life, expertly mixing devilishly sharp guitars, angelic choruses, evocative synthesizers, mindboggling drum work, and of course, another soaring vocal performance from Simone Simons. >The Quantum Enigma< is simultaneously the band's most intense and emotional release to date. Continue reading EPICA – The Australian / New Zealand Enigma Tour – March 2016
GLEN MATLOCK, EARL SLICK & SLIM JIM PHANTOM ‘Men Of No Shame’ Australian Tour 2016

This February and March, legendary Sex Pistol Glen Matlock will be joined by Stray Cat Slim Jim Phantom and notorious John Lennon/Bowie lead guitarist Earl Slick for their only Australian tour. Don’t miss out on seeing three of rock’s true anti heroes mixing it live around Australia with shows in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide and Melbourne.
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Cat Power Announced as First Artist in Melt 2016 Line Up **Updated**

Cat Power Sun has been forced to cancel her forthcoming tour of Australia and New Zealand, including her show at #MELTQueerFest.
Cat Power a/k/a Chan Marshall suffers from Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) a potentially fatal rare blood disease that causes swelling around the throat, oesophagus and internal organs. Its the same condition which caused her to postpone some European dates in 2012 – all of which were rescheduled.
This is the first time in an 18 year touring history with Australia that Chan has been forced to postpone any shows and she is determined too make it back ASAP and in good health. All tickets for this tour will remain valid for the rescheduled dates which will be advised in the coming weeks.
Visit brisbanepowerhouse.org for all updates.
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Four more Twilight at Taronga 2016 shows sell out…

Just one week after going on sale, six Twilight at Taronga 2016 performances have now sold out. The four latest shows to hang the sold out sign are Birds of Tokyo supported by Fractures, crowd favourite Björn Again’s Saturday night show, and, joining the sellout of their first shows in a matter of hours, John Butler Trio and Missy Higgins’ second and final shows.
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Melbourne Zoo Twilights – John Butler Trio SOLD OUT – Second & Final Show Announced

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With Melbourne Zoo Twilight series about to kick off, Perth’s San Cisco and Brisbane’s Last Dinosaurs show is now sold out alongside a number of the other shows including The Waifs, José González, John Butler Trio x 2, and Birds of Tokyo with many of the other shows selling fast.
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The Japanese House Announces Sydney Headline Show – January 2016

The Japanese House (a.k.a 20 year-old Amber Bain) has announced her debut Australian headline show at Sydney’s Goodgod Small Club on 15th January 2016. The young Londoner will also support The 1975 on their 2016 Australian tour.
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The Falls Festival Playing Times Announced!

The Falls 2015 set times are out now! Get set for a jammed-packed full-fest schedule and to shake your groove thang! Clash free and ready to kick off, you’ll be able to peruse your fave acts and start forming your game plans today. Hold onto your butts, bringing you up and counting you down into 2016 will be…
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