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Kilter announces Australian and New Zealand Tour – September 2016

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After playing to sold-out crowds in 2015 with the likes of Rüfüs, Hermitude, Carmada and Little Dragon, and on the back of upcoming UK and European summer festival appearances such as TheSoundYouNeed in Malta, and Ephemere in Tunisia – Kilter have announced a national tour hitting all corners of Australia and New Zealand this September.
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THE STIFFYS ANNOUNCE “‘ART ROCK TWO’ TOUR in 3D” – September 2016

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With the bands upcoming August release of ART ROCK TWO, the long awaited follow up to 2015’s ‘Art Rock One’, Melbourne’s cult art rock duo (now trio) THE STIFFYS will embark on a massive 17 date national tour!
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ESCAPE THE FATE – Australian Tour, October 2016, with special guests: Dream On, Dreamer

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Las Vegas natives Escape The Fate have been slaying it on their current world tour and Australian fans will finally get their chance to witness a full headline tour this October…

We’re coming for everyone and we aren’t taking any prisoners,” says vocalist Craig Mabbitt
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DESTRENDS – ‘PAPA’ SINGLE + TOUR – August 2016

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Outfitted in Dr Martens, tight jeans and glitter, Destrends are a Melbourne based three-piece quickly building a reputation as a distinctly theatrical live band with a sound influenced by early 80s post-punk. Their sound is a unique blend, reminiscent of the new wave sound of the late 70s and early 80s, with a gentle touch of gothic hysteria.
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Liz Stringer Announces Album + National Tour 2016

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Following the far-reaching success of her independent 2012 studio release Warm in The Darkness, Liz Stringer is back with stunning new full-length album All The Bridges due for release July 1st.
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The Bennies Australian tour 2016 with Clowns & Axe Girl! **Local Supports Announced**

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The Bennies head off on their biggest tour to date in a week’s time and they are excited to announce a bunch of local legends will be joining the tour. Visiting each of the states and territories around the country, from June ‘till the end of July, the tour sees The Bennies joined by label mates Clowns and Perth’s Axe Girl along with the huge list of local supports below. Presented by triple j tickets are on sale now.
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COG – East Coast Tour 2016 ** Newcastle Show Added **

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The demand for Cog tickets has been overwhelming to say the least, all East Coast shows selling out in 45 mins after announce, and an outpouring of requests for more shows and more locations. The band have always had a strong and solid relationship with Newcastle fans, after years of touring there and in surrounding towns, so when the invitation came to play Yours and Owls Festival, down the road in Wollongong, it seemed like a great opportunity to pop in and say Hi!
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Live Review : Apia Good Times 2016 at Civic Theatre, Newcastle

Review by Natasha Wyborn
Apia Good Times 2016 at Civic Theatre, Newcastle on June 9, 2016 Photographer: David Jackson
The Newcastle Civic Theatre welcomed a full house last night as the Apia Good Times tour hit town. For the fourth year in a row the gig was a sell-out continuing to astound by drawing fans of all ages to the show.

Opening the evening was John Paul Young. Paying a tribute to the song writing team Vanda and Young ‘Down Among The Dead Men’ hit the spot. With hits like ‘I hate the music’, Yesterday’s hero’ and ‘Pasadena’ you would be hard pressed not to sing and clap along.
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Wasted Wanderers release new single ‘In Your Fire’+ Tour Dates

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Adelaide’s Wasted Wanderers have had a busy start to 2016 and the release of new single In Your Fire is a sign that the band will not be slowing down anytime soon. This track captures the vibe of their energetic live show, while delivering a fresh take on the blues, rock and soul that unmistakably has been such a big inspiration to the group.
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Leah Flanagan – ‘Chills’ Tour – July 2016

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Leah Flanagan offers you ‘Chills’, the first single from the forthcoming album Saudades.

The opening track on the album, ‘Chills’ sets the scene as Leah’s beautifully wry voice contemplates the heartache of being close to someone emotionally distant, feeling the wrongness and loving them anyway.
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Ozomatli Announces Australian East Coast Tour – October 2016

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Time to get those dancing shoes ready – we have a real treat for you!

Grammy-winning Californian groove makers OZOMATLI will be heading back down under later this year for a tour of the East Coast, bringing a full live band and epic set of hits that feature their signature sound combination of Latin salsa, urban hip-hop and jazz-funk.
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Live Review : The Screaming Jets + Massive at Belmont 16s, Newcastle – May 28, 2016

Review by Natasha Wyborn

The Screaming Jets at Belmont 16s, Newcastle - May 28, 2016 Photographer: David Jackson
Screaming Jets put the last coat of polish on their Chrome tour on Saturday night.
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