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THE GIPSY KINGS featuring NICOLAS REYES & TONINO BALIARDO – Bluesfest 2015 Sideshows

gypsykingsThe Gipsy Kings are returning to Australia after five long years – on their 25th anniversary tour – an incredible band and still at the top of their game. They have bought us hits such as ‘Djobi Djoba’, ‘Baila Me’, ‘Bamboléo’, ‘Bem Bem Maria’, ‘Volare’, ‘Tu Quieres Volver’,‘A Mi Manera (Comme D’Habitude)’,‘Vamos A Bailar’ and many more.

Melding deep-heated flamenco, rumba, salsa and pop to the tune of 25 million albums sold, the Grammy Award-winning hit-makers behind ‘Bamboléo’ celebrate their 25th anniversary in their very own, blistering tradition – taking audiences back to the south of France on a ride through party-start guitars and booming Spanish vocals on their third tour of Australia in almost three decades of performing.
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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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Sleep (USA) – Australian Tour – December 2014 **Tour Update**

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**** TOUR UPDATE ****
Due to overwhelming demand for tickets to see Sleep (USA) in Brisbane – life is noise and Crowbar have announced that the sold-out show at Crowbar on December 11 is moving to The Hi-Fi, Brisbane.

Sleep live is like mass hypnosis – a psychic trip of gargantuan proportions under the guidance of three sonic shamans. There’s never been a better time to be a Sleep fan – especially if you live in Brisbane.

Those hoping to ascend the Holy Mountain and see Sleep live, extra tickets to the show on December 11 at 8pm – are on sale now.
All existing tickets to Crowbar are still valid at The Hi-Fi and ticketholders will be contacted and advised of the change of venue.

Please Note: the only change to the show is the relocation to a bigger venue.

Catch Sleep in Brisbane on:

**JUST ANNOUNCED**
Thursday December 11 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane – with Frown and Golden Bats
Tickets from lifeisnoise.com, oztix.com.au, and the venue
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As Sleep’s first single in over 15 years The Clarity continues to blow minds worldwide, life is noise is proud to announce that the stoner metal pioneers will be playing a second night in Melbourne at The Corner on Sunday December 7, following the sell-out of the Saturday date.
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ANVIL Australian Tour – November 2014 – Supports Announced

AnvilHammerin’ the Anvil… its time for some metal on metal so turn it up for the one true hope in hell as ANVIL make their much awaited return to Australia from the 6th of November in Perth… and after a bunch of interviews over the past weeks Lips and the lads are super excited to be coming back.
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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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Rufus Wainwright announces headline Australian shows – March 2015

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Melding both the beautifully moving with the powerful and bombastic; the broad spectrum of Rufus Wainwright’s talents will be on full display when he returns to Australia in 2015 to perform his most revered and beloved songs. Following the release earlier this year of Vibrate: The Best Of Rufus Wainwright, this will be Rufus’ first headline Australian tour in nearly three years.
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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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THE ROLLING STONES | 14 ON FIRE | Australian Tour Details

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The Rolling Stones’ highly anticipated 14 On Fire tour has arrived in Australia.

In celebration of their visit, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood each share their excitement in this tour teaser video.
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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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THE PREATURES Announce BLUE PLANET EYES Tour

preatres2014 has been a massive year for The Preatures, yet they’ve kept the best till last. Hot on the heels of the release of their debut album BLUE PLANET EYES – out next week – the band will embark on their biggest national tour to date. 2014 has been a massive year for The Preatures, yet they’ve kept the best till last. Hot on the heels of the release of their debut album BLUE PLANET EYES – out next week – the band will embark on their biggest national tour to date.
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Don Walker Announces ‘Live at the Caravan’ with the warm neighbourly sound of The Suave Fucks‏

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Don Walker releases a brand new live album, recorded at Melbourne’s Caravan Club, featuring songs from the acclaimed album ‘Hully Gully’ and the vast Don Walker catalogue.

Walker has few peers, if any, in illuminating the darker underbelly of the Australian psyche, whether he’s performing with Cold Chisel, Tex, Don and Charlie or solo. Angry women, luck-chasers, heartbroken prodigals who don’t smell good and anyone who just wants to throw the afternoon away on a game of pool – they’re all still there recorded live.
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