Passenger, aka Mike Rosenberg, can't keep away! The well-loved artist is returning to Australia at the end of the year for a run of theatre dates, winding up what has been a magnificent year for the UK singer songwriter. Having toured here twice already, once with Ed Sheeran and then again off his own back, Passenger is a name that we love over this way, and it's amazing to see others have finally cottoned on to it as well.

PASSENGER - AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Tickets go on sale May 29

Despite winter insistently creeping through the last cracks of summer the word on the street is JOY and the streets are paved with GOLD. News from Vance Joy, JOY 94.9 and Laine Lane and The Amity Affliction go gold.

New signings this week for Dan Cribb, Jordie Lane, and Wendy Matthews, as well as a will.i.am promo visit and ARIA Chart happenings. And if you've been wondering whatever whatever happened to Andrew Stockdale - he of the crazy 'fro and the even crazier voice - read inside for good news.

The music world is awash with news this week: signings, chart toppers, competitions. A metal surprise in the Aria charts and what looks like a festival but isn’t? Find out..

In this issue: Passenger, Hungry Kids of Hungary, PVT, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Frightened Skulls, They Might Be Giants and Flume add extra shows, Zac Brown Band play Sydney, Dying Fetus & Putrid Pile and Yacht Club Djs announce supports, World’s End Press to tour with Bloc Party, last two shows for Melbourne Zoo’s twilight shows and punk PiL change Brisbane venue.

Passenger National Tour Sold out Nationally, New Dates Announced!

Ed Sheeran is an interesting character. The British singer songwriter has such a hold over popular music at the moment that has been fascinating to track; arriving at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre this evening, the amount of people lined up (and no doubt camped out) around the venue is only one small testament to the global star power the 22 year old redhead has at his disposal.

While he may love playing in the street Passenger (Mike Rosenberg) is heading back to the stage and back to Australia this March and April for a national tour.

Passenger will take his show to Melbourne (Mar 21), Hobart (Mar 24), Adelaide (Mar 27), Perth (Mar 30), Brisbane (Apr 3) and Sydney (Apr 6), with all tickets on sale now.

In this issue: Jay Sean adds Victorian dates to tour, Stephen Merchant announces second Sydney show, Elton John announces new shows and more!

Jay Sean adds dates to Australian tour

Jay Sean has added two Victorian dates to his upcoming "I'm All Yours" Australian tour. Victorian fans, make sure to check out Jay Sean at the following dates:

Friday October 19
Trak Lounge, Melbourne
www.ticketmaster.com.au

Pictured: Passenger.

Sydney outfit The Falls have produced a stunning debut EP in the form of Hollywood and are announced to be taking their music around the country in August. The duo have amassed quite the following since the inception of Folk Club, the Sydney residency The Falls curated back in 2009. Following the EP's official launch in Melbourne, the duo will be travelling the country with the record, supporting Passenger.

From an operatic rock epic to the Sydney Comedy Festival, hat parties and the Hard Rock - here are the latest Gig Announcements!

We're big fans of Passenger here at the AU review, and with the release of his new video "The Wrong Direction", we've been reminded why. The video features some great animation and plenty of running in the wrong direction. Enjoy!

A slightly quieter week than normal but some very exciting news! Releases from artists such as: Julia Stone, Last Dinosaurs, Bleeding Knees Club, Deez Nuts, DZ Deathrays, Children Collide and plenty more!