With Sydney’s party scene getting stronger by the year, the lavish Marquee nightclub at Star Casino is pulling out all stops to remain on top. It’s been a year since that red carpet was laid out, and the opening night made waves throughout Australia; now it’s Marquee’s first birthday and to celebrate they put together a line-up to juggle those that like their dance music, with those who like their commercial hip-hop/R&B.

Timomatic and The Collective rock the Melbourne Zoo as part of the Zoo Twilights series. Samantha Thompson headed along to the event and brings us these photos from the night.

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!

Ahead of the Arias, the Upper Beresford was home to the Sony Music Showcase as eager fans, family and Sony staff celebrated four of the amazing Sony artists that were nominated for an Aria in 2012; Jessica Mauboy, Johnny Ruffo, Justice Crew and Timomatic.

In this issue: Dan Kelly announces a couple of solo shows, Paul Kalkbrenner brings his German electro to Oz, San Cisco headline shows and much much more!

Dan Kelly Announces Solo Shows

This week in the column: Insane activity in the ARIA charts, opportunities with FBi Radio, and little observations from BIGSOUND + more.

Duets is a unique concert that brings together the very best of the music industry in a concert of Duets to raise money for The Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF). Held at Sydney's iconic State Theatre and sponsored by APN News & media. For more information about the ACMF, please visit www.acmf.com.au.

The Inner West's largest annual free community event, the Burwood Festival, has released it's line up for this year's festival and it's looking to be quite the fun day out! From pop rock to hip-hop, the Burwood Festival is scheduled to take place on September 16th for this, its 28th year, celebrating the onset of Spring with a mix of unique and memorable experiences to enjoy with family and friends.

The line up of performances include:

Timomatic

Cuban-American rap star Pitbull arrives on shores in two weeks! Taio Cruz, Timomatic and Havana Brown will also be joining the superstar on stage. Pitbull will be hitting up all the major capital cities, bringing his chart topping hits to Australian audiences on his first headlining tout. Tickets are on sale now! See dates below.

Ticketek.com.au or 132 849

PITBULL - AUSTRALIAN TOUR - AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2012

PERTH Thursday 23rd August @ Burswood Dome

In this issue: Cylinders EP launch, Little Scout Go Quietly Tour, Marianas Trench Debut Aus Tour + more!

In This Issue:Vice’s Youtube Channel, Adele and Flo Rida hold strong in the ARIA charts, WAM Hall of Fame inductees announced, EMI Australia signs worldwide publishing deal with Timomatic, Mutemath to pay your rent, Tonight Alive nominated for Kerrang! Awards, Perisher Snowy Mountains of Music Busking competition, AMRAP funding cut, Jagermeister charts, The International Space Time Concerto competition, Daniel Smallman launches new label Battle, Triple J’s Tom and Alexercise programme, International Songwriting Competition winners, performance opportunities for Folk and Blues musicians, and much more…