In February 2012 three of the nations hottest upcoming outfits – millions, Nantes and Northeast Party House – are combining their indie-rock sounds for a co-headline tour around the country – The Triple Treat Tour. MILLIONS Brisbane brings to the table garage-pop marvels millions. They were barely six months old when they were hand-picked by…
Last night, in front of a packed industry crowd at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory, the 2011 J Awards winners were announced, and Gotye was crowned the big winner of the night – winning the J Award for Australian album of the year after Art Vs Science belted out their hit single “A.I.M Fire!”, which was…
The Frontier Touring Company today announced that singer/songwriter Adam Cohen – son of legendary poet-balladeer Leonard Cohen – will head to Australian shores for a series of intimate shows next March. It’s his first tour of Australia and he’ll be showcasing the unique and distinctive voice that has made him a success in his own…
Organisers of Canberra’s Mission To Launch Festival regretfully announce that the festival has suspended ticket sales and is officially cancelled. The decision has been a very difficult one for organisers who, as Canberra locals themselves, envisaged bringing a world-class party to the nation’s capital for New Year’s Eve. Unfortunately, the current economic climate has seen…
Let’s get those diaries open… it’s time for the Big Day Out sideshow announcements! While this is the vast majority of sideshows we’ll be getting for BDO in 2012, we’re sure there’s more dates to come and more artists to be announced so stay tuned… but for now… away we go! Tickets to all shows…
They concluded one of the longest Australian tours by any international act in 2010, now Guttermouth are returning to their second home to do an extended tour of the East Coast of Australia. Straight out of Huntington Beach, California; Guttermouth have been stirring controversy for almost 25 years with few bands matching the intensity on…
Super Best Friends announce the release of Karma Karma – the first single from the band’s soon to be released EP, Handshake – and a tour to go along with it. Throughout November, the Canberra three piece will take their show on the road, playing to crowds in Sydney, south coast and regional NSW, Canberra,…
Ready yourself, the return of Ladyhawke is imminent… Ladyhawke proudly announced the details of two extremely intimate gigs happening this month on the East Coast. Wednesday 23rd November – Phoenix Bar, Sydney Wednesday 7th December – The Tote, Melbourne The gigs will be the first time those of local shores will be able to soak…
Each year, not only do the IF Awards support the Australian film and television industry but also embrace the local music scene to support local acts and celebrates those behind the camera of our favourite music videos. Performing at this year’s show, Tim Freedman and The Idle will join the musically artistic Eddie Perfect, for…
Field Day, synonymous with New Year’s Day for young Sydneysiders is back to throw down its 12th serving of the very best in indie, dance and incredibly good times. The city’s original multi-stage outdoor party is renowned for the gathering of friends coming together for a fantastic fun filled first day of the year. There…
Triple J is drip feeding the BDO 2012 announcement … Here we go! Kanye West, Soundgarden, Kasabian ROYKSOPP!!!, Girl Talk, Best Boast, Cage The Elephant, The Getaway plan, Foster The People, Frenzal Rhomb, OFWGKTA, The Jezabels, Battles, Mariachi El Bronx, Parkway Drive, Architecture in Helsinki, Boy and Bear, Hilltop Hoods, The Living End, My Chemical…
The Smirnoff Co. yesterday launched the next Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project with the audacious goal of getting 10 million people to discover, share and swap the most original nightlife experiences in 50 countries. The Smirnoff Nightlife Exchange Project is an ambitious attempt to discover the world’s most unique and interesting nightlife, culminating in one-of-a-kind experiences…
Changing Lanes Festival is back on the 17th of September for its second consecutive year, this time taking over the lower end of Devonshire St and its surrounding laneways and venues, all in the name of raising funds for FBi Radio. MAPS Entertainment and FBi Radio are transforming Devonshire St into a cultural wonderland featuring…
The Frontier Touring Company are not just delighted, they’re damn well besides themselves with giddy excitement, to announce what is arguably THE biggest rock concerts of the summer. #1 chart-toppers the Foo Fighters are returning to Australia and New Zealand for stadium shows and they’re bringing some pretty awesome friends in tow: none other than…
The Tallest Man On Earth, aka songwriter Kristian Matsson (Sweden), returns to Australian shores this October for The Tallest Man On Earth Australian Tour. Joining Matsson, is Australian troubadour, Old Man River. Matsson is the rarest of performers. Charismatic and captivating, his passion for performance bleeds through every single time he takes to the stage….
Short-listed in 2010 in the Live Category for the NME Music Photography Awards, The English Gentleman bestows Mart Gallery with some of his favourites… A rising star in capturing the spirit of fine rock and roll moments in Sydney, the English Gentleman came onto the music scene 3 years ago. Originally from London, he moved…
Finally! The EP by Sydney group The Laurels is almost here! Mesozoic will be released on July 8th…. and they’ve got a few shows to support the launch (scroll down to view). In the meantime, here is one of our favourite tracks from the band “Black Cathedral”. Enjoy! MESOZOIC TOUR DATES Friday July 8th @…
NME has released its annual top 50 list of ‘Best New Bands’ for the year. No doubt collated from the last few months scouring the world’s music conferences – in particular SXSW in Texas and The Great Escape in the UK – this is a list of relative unknowns who NME reckons will hit the…
GB3 – the collaborative musical project from Underground Lovers’ Glenn Bennie – announce a new single ‘How Do You Glow?’ on June 4 from the acclaimed album Damaged/Controlled, and will launch the single at an exclusive June 10 live show at The East Brunswick Club in Melbourne. The digital single will also feature an alternate…
Sydney Opera House today announced that the curator of Vivid LIVE, Stephen Pavlovic has secured one of the world’s most enduringly influential bands, The Cure to perform for Vivid LIVE at Sydney Opera House. Appearing onstage with a uniquely evolving line-up of band members past and present, The Cure “Reflections” will see the band perform…
Award winning, Australian garage rock band British India will be adding an exclusive Northern Territory date to their national tour – to headline Red Bull Bedroom Jam’s first round finale event – The Backyard Jam on Saturday 7th May in Alice Springs. Red Bull Bedroom Jam is on a mission to discover the crème de…
After 5 days of beautiful weather and incredible music from all corners of the globe, the 22nd annual Byron Bay Bluesfest came to an end last night in the same way many have done previously: in a world of mud. The rain began when the heavens opened at the end of day five as soon…
The most hotly anticipated festival of the year kicked off last night in Byron Bay. The 22nd annual Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival saw tens of thousands take over the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm to enjoy the likes of Ben Harper (with Relentless7 and a couple of the Innocent Criminals), Ruthie Foster, Michael Franti…
“…you could barely wipe the smiles off our dials. Thank you Splendour for anticipating our every whim, and fulfilling them. A truly unforgettable weekend.” Groupie SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS – the annual, ephemeral city of sounds that exists solely for sweet music and good times will transform Woodfordia, near Woodford, south east Queensland from Friday…
Ah, this is no good! “Its with great regret that Paperchase Touring announces that Timbaland has cancelled his appearances in Australia for the upcoming Supafest Tour that starts tomorrow at ANZ Stadium in Sydney. Paperchase Touring has been delivering the best urban acts in the world to Australia for many years and this cancellation is…
At this year’s Laneway Festival, UK promoter Eat Your Own Ears and US agency The Windish Agency teamed up to curate a stage at the national festival for the first time. At the recent SXSW Festival, the three parties joined forces again to present ‘Austin or Bust’, one of the event’s most anticipated day parties…
Acclaimed Australian acid-jazz / groove / funk band Directions In Groove (DIG) are gearing up for their first run of shows in 8 years, and will play three special intimate shows at Lizottes this week, Cronulla’s Brass Monkey next week, and will head back to the scene of some of their most memorable gigs, legendary…
MARQUES HOUSTON LIVE IN MELBOURNE For Melbourne lovers of R&B, Sunday April 24th sees one of the world’s finest, Marques Houston performing a one-off exclusive live showcase. Bursting onto the R&B scene in his pre-teens with the group Immature, Marques Houston quickly became one artist to watch. With popular hits such as “Never Lie” &…
Sugar Mountain Festival – Saturday 30 April 2011 – The Forum, Melbourne FINAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT The Sugar Mountain Festival is an exciting newcomer to Melbourne’s thriving arts scene, taking place on Saturday 30 April 2011 over multiple locations in Melbourne’s city centre, including The Forum Theatre, No Vacancy Gallery at Federation Square and The Atrium….
Pikelet’s head-swirling second album Stem recently took on all comers to be one of just nine nominated for the 2010 Australian Music Prize. It was a fitting conclusion to a year packed with adventures such as tours with Dirty Projectors, Devendra Banhart and Broadcast, and festival performances at Queenscliff Music Festival, Melbourne International Arts Festival…
