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A Night with DEVIN TOWNSEND | Australian Guitar Clinics Tour – October 2014

devinThe eccentric and musical mastermind that is Devin Townsend will be making his way to Australia this October to take part in a series of Guitar Clinics in association with Thump Music.

Devin Townsend, now 30 records into an astonishing career has just raised the stakes, in the form of a new double album, Z, to be released worldwide in the week of October 27th. The two discs will be individually titled ‘Sky Blue’ (DTP) and ‘Dark Matters’ (Ziltoid).
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Rod Stewart brings his Hits Tour to Australia & New Zealand in 2015

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Hot off the heels of a spectacular summer of sold-out concerts and rocking the opening of the Commonwealth Games before a worldwide audience of more than 1.5 billion viewers, Rod Stewart today confirmed that he’s bringing “The Hits,” to Australia and New Zealand in 2015.

Frontier Touring unveiled the legendary rockers itinerary which includes nine concerts in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Dunedin, Auckland, plus special outdoor concerts at Hope Estate in the Hunter Valley and the iconic Hanging Rock in Macedon. Notably Rod will be the first artist to have performed at Hanging Rock on multiple tours.
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The Black Keys Turn Blue World Tour – Australian Dates Announced

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The Black Keys return to Australia off the back of their successful 8th full-length album Turn Blue.

As part of the Turn Blue World Tour, the band will perform in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide. They will also headline Bluesfest Byron Bay and will be the first artists to play at the inaugural Rolling Green events, from A Day On The Green promoter Roundhouse Entertainment, at wineries in Victoria’s Yarra Valley and the Hunter Valley NSW.
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A Night at the Rock Opera returns to support YWCA NSW in 2014!

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YWCA NSW have announced the return of its annual fundraising concert, A Night at the Rock Opera, on Monday, 24 November, 2014, at the State Theatre in Sydney.

For music fans who can’t get enough of The Who, Queen, Frankie Valley and Pink Floyd, you can’t get closer to the anthemic rock experience than A Night at the Rock Opera.
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Calling All Cars announced as supports for Biffy Clyro Australian Tour

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Adding to a huge list of achievements over the past 12 months, including signing to independent label Cooking Vinyl (The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson) for the release of their third album, Calling All Cars have been hand picked to support Biffy Clyro on their upcoming Australian tour. The run of shows, which will kick off on September 4, will see both bands play to audiences in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth.
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Photo Gallery | Kids In Glass Houses + With Confidence + Stand Atlantic @ Factory Theatre, Sydney – August 28, 2014

Photographer: Clinton Bryant
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The Smith Street Band Announce National Album Tour – November 2014

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Melbourne’s The Smith Street Band have announced they’ll hit the road this November to support their upcoming third full length, Throw Me in the River. No strangers to hosting international guests, this time they’ll bring along New Jersey’s indie-folk-punk sweethearts The Front Bottoms and English comrades Apologies, I Have None to round out a triple threat tour de force.
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Gossling Harvest Of Gold National Tour Announcement

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Gossling’s vocal quirkiness has set her apart from other contemporary artists, underpinned by music that has moved with the times; transitioning from a folky leaning to include elements of electronic synths and textures. Her debut album, “Harvest Of Gold” was undoubtedly one of 2013’s best Australian releases, (“Joyous, honest and dreamy” – Harper’s Bazaar). To celebrate her national tour she will release a special digital only edition of “Harvest of Gold” featuring a bonus EP of new and previously unreleased music, including her stunning covers of Everclear’s 90’s anthem ‘Santa Monica’ and Vance Joys’ hit single ‘Riptide’ [Video Below].
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The War On Drugs add new shows to sold out December 2014 tour

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Having sold out the first three nights of their December tour in under a week, The War On Drugs have announced two new shows due to overwhelming demand! A second Melbourne show will take place at 170 Russell on the 8th of December, and December 15th at the Metro Theatre in Sydney. Tickets are on sale now from www.handsometours.com.
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SOUNDWAVE 2015 Announces On-Sale of 1 Day Tickets

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ANNOUNCE 1 DAY TICKET ON-SALE

This FRIDAY AUGUST 29, Soundwave Festival 2015 1 DAY TICKETS along with 2 DAY TICKETS will go on-sale to the general public at 9am local time.

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AQUA Greatest Hits Australian Tour 2014

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KillRockStar Big Dog Entertainment presents the elated Australian return of dance pop icons AQUA!

Danish pop stars AQUA return with their amazing live band to deliver all the massive hits that have made them a household name across the globe. With rave reviews and a string of 11 sold out shows across the country in 2012, Australian lovers of 90’s pop have another chance to relive some of the biggest moments in pop history!
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BEN OTTEWELL Announces ‘Rattlebag Australian Tour 2014’

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Love Police Touring have announced the return of UK’s, Ben Ottewell for a national Australian tour throughout October/November with special guest from LA, Buddy.

As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar work. Rolling Stone declared, “Gomez’s not-so- secret weapon is Ben Ottewell.” And as GQ Magazine once wrote and anyone listening can attest, “[his] voice is not of this world.”
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Photo Gallery + Review : Anathema at Metro Theatre, Sydney – 22 August 2014

Words and Pics: Ben Hosking
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Spiritual. Transcendental. Spellbinding. Miraculous. That’s the best way to describe Anathema’s first Sydney concert in their 25-year history. There’s electricity in the air and from the first bars of Untouchable Part 1, everyone can feel it – including the band themselves who are visibly stoked at the reception.
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SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL 2015 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT

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For the first time in its history, Soundwave 2015 will be held over 2 action-packed days…Holy Smokes! This means better value, better staging, better production, longer sets and minimised clashes…

In Adelaide and Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane each days line-up will criss cross between each city.
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IAN ANDERSON presents The Best of JETHRO TULL; Second & Final Sydney Show

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Due to a huge demand for tickets, legendary rock pioneer, IAN ANDERSON – best known as the flute and voice behind the genre-defying Jethro Tull – will perform a second and final Sydney show at the Sydney Opera House on Friday December 12.
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