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There seems to be an endless stream of acts that are making the most of our vast brown land this summer. So much so that it is hard to keep up with everything that is happening. Luckily the AU review has got you covered with all those minor or yet all mportant details. Here's the latest news on some of the local and international acts that are touring this summer.
GIRL TALK
The man who is solely responsible for bringing mash-up to the masses, Girl Talk, has sold out both his Big Day Out sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne. Those who have tickets to the shows will be pleased to know that Melbourne's garage-psych lovers King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard will be joining the mix-up maestro for all of his live sideshows. Be sure to get their early to catch these kids, soon enough they will be headlining shows of their own.
If you did not get a ticket to one of the shows, don't stress because there is still hope yet! Girl Talk will be playing tonight at the Mona Foma Festival in Hobart as well as the Big Day Out Festivals nationwide, be quick!
Saturday 28 January – Enmore Theatre – Sydney. Sold Out.
Tuesday 31 January – Palace Theatre – Melbourne. Sold Out.
Wednesday 18 January - Mona Foma Festival - Hobart. Selling fast!
Tickets: http://mona.net.au/shop/mofo
KANYE WEST
Kanye West has sold out his Big Day Out side show in Melbourne and Sydney looks set to be heading in the same direction. You can catch him at these sideshows, if you're lucky:
SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE
with special guests SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM
Friday, 27 January, 2012
Tickets available from: www.ticketmaster.com.au Ph 136 100
& www.bigdayout.com
MELBOURNE: SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL
with special guests SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM
SOLD OUT!
Tuesday, 31 January, 2012
LA DISPUTE
Michigan's La Dispute first toured Australia back in 2009 where they played at a bunch of DIY shows held in warehouses, bookstores and rehearsal rooms. The band have returned several times since then and are becoming more popular with each visit. As a result they have had to announce a slew of extra shows happening in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Be sure to check out what all the hype is about when La Dispute play in a city near you.
NEW SHOWS
Saturday 11th February - Annandale Hotel, Sydney
Tickets available from Annandale Hotel and www.annandalehotel.com
This is an 18+ show
Monday 20th February - The East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
Tickets available from www.eastbrunswickclub.com and at the box office 9388 9794
This is an 18+ show
Tuesday 21st February - Between The Walls, Brisbane
Tickets available from Kill The Music, Oztix outlets and Oztix.com.au
This is an All Ages show
The rest of La Dispute's Australian Tour Dates can be found here
THE DRUMS
With their trademark mix of gorgeous melodies, spry instrumentations and sweet jangly pop tunes, The Drums have become a band that is a common occurrence in many music and beach lovers summer mix tapes. So it makes sense that the Brooklyn band have decided to stop in at one of Australia's premier beach towns, Byron Bay, for their Australian tour. They will be playing at the Great Northern Hotel on the last day of the Australia Day weekend.
Saturday 29th January 2012
Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
Tickets through Oztix.
Friday 3rd February 2012
Palace Theatre, Melbourne (18+)
Tickets through Ticketek.com.au / 132 849
Wednesday 8th February 2012
Enmore Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
Tickets through Ticketek.com.au / 132 849
AQUA
In a record time that would make this year's Big Day Out organiser's green with envy, 90's pop/dance crossover act AQUA have sold out both their Melbourne and Sydney shows. As a result of Australia's newly found obsession with the Danish-Norwegian dance-pop group, new shows have been added in both cities to accommodate all the barbie girl's and Dr Jones' out there. Tickets are still available for those in Brisbane and Fremantle but are predicted to sell out soon so don't procrastinate!
Thursday 8 March Brisbane @ HiFi
Tickets: www.thehifi.com.au, tel 1300-THEHIFI (8434434), Butterbeats, Last Wave Watersports Gladstone, Piotto's Music Gifts & Casket Agency Ingham, Uni Co-op Bookshop Sunshine Coast, Anarchy Clothing Mackay, Revolver Compact Discs Townsville
Friday 9 March Coolangatta @ Cooly Hotel
Tickets: www.thecoolyhotel.com.au, Oztix www.oztix.com.au (1300 762 545)
Sunday 11 March (Adelaide Cup eve) Adelaide @ HQ
Tickets: Oztix www.oztix.com.au (1300 762 545)
Tuesday 13 March Melbourne @ Palace NEW SHOW
Tickets: Oztix www.oztix.com.au (1300 762 545)
Thursday 15 March Melbourne @ Palace SOLD OUT!!!
Tickets: Oztix www.oztix.com.au (1300 762 545)
Friday 16 March Sydney @ HiFi SOLD OUT!!!
Tickets: www.thehifi.com.au, tel 1300-THEHIFI (8434434)
Saturday 17 March Sydney @ HiFi NEW SHOW
Tickets: www.thehifi.com.au, tel 1300-THEHIFI (8434434)
Sunday 18 March Fremantle @ Metropolis
Tickets: www.oztix.com.au (1300 762 545) or www.heatseeker.com.au 08 6210 7270
JORDIE LANE
After spending six months on the road touring with the likes of The Moody Blues, Joe Pug, Henry Wagons and Jeff Lang, as well as a sold-out tour of New Zealand, Jordie Lane will be playing two farewell shows with his 4-piece band at the East Brunswick Club. These are his last shows in Australia before he sets sail east to perform at the SXSW Music Conference and begin recording his new album.
Lane has been touted as an "exceptional talent" who channels "Parsons, Springsteen and Van Zandt," in his performances. Be sure to catch Mr Lane at the following dates before he leaves.
The East Brunswick Club, Friday 10 February.
With support from Ben Salter (The Gin Club) and Luke Legs
Tix: http://eastbrunswickclub.com/
Caravan Club on Saturday 11th February
With special guests Sweet Jean and Luke Brennan
Tix: http://www.caravanmusic.com.au/
BARRY ADAMSON
Known as a cultural saboteur and jazz devil, Barry Adamson has added a second night of film and live music for the screening of his first feature film 'Therapist' at Pure Pop Records. The red carpet will be rolled out for the Great Southern Hemisphere Premier of the film followed by a Q&A with the director and an advance listening live performance by Mr Adamson of his soon to be released studio album "I Will Set You Free"
The second date for the event is Tuesday 24th January at 7pm at Pure Pop Records, St Kilda. Tickets and more info can be found at http://www.purepop.com.au/
MADELEINE PEYROUX
Due to poor ticket sales the Madeleine Peyroux Australian tour has unfortunately been cancelled. Existing ticketholders are advised that all credit card purchases will be automatically refunded into their account. Those who used cash or EFTPOS are advised to contact their point of purchase regarding refunds.
