We had the chance to catch up with D12 while on their current Australian tour. They discuss topics from missing dates on the Heatwave festival to what it's like without founding member Big Proof. Check it.

We reported last week that the rap group D12 were unable to make the first three dates of the Heatwave Festival tour, but promoters were in talks to announce make up shows very soon. Without further ado, here they are!

D12 Australian Tour 2012

Wed Jan 25th
Coolangatta Hotel – Coolangatta QLD
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Thu Jan 26th
M.A.D. Festival - Mackay QLD
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Fri Jan 27th

It's been a bumper few weeks for Australian festivals and announcements; we've picked the cream of the crop so as not to leave you hanging! First off, we turn to the latest news from Heatwave Festival over the whole "D12 not showing up" thing...

Heatwave Festival announced their acts and dates today, with only a month to get in and buy tickets! Despite the relatively short notice, there's a lineup that any self respecting hip-hop fan cannot ignore, including Kid Cudi, Tech N9ne, D12, Eminem collaborator Obie Trice, CrazyTown, Chamillionaire and a bunch of local acts yet to be announced!

Thursday – Sunday 12-15th January