Vera Blue Releases Enchanting New Single “Mermaid Avenue”

Vera Blue never seems to put a foot wrong, and her latest single “Mermaid Avenue” is no exception. With relatable bittersweet lyrics and the perfect blend of ethereal vocals and electronic sounds, it’s enough to get me pretty excited about her forthcoming album.

“Mermaid Avenue is a song about a love that didn’t work out. The bitter-sweet emotions that come with all the fond memories of the relationship but the heartbreak of a dream that will never happen,” she recalled. “Mermaid Avenue is a beautiful street in South Coogee in Sydney with enormous beach houses overlooking the ocean. I find myself there on walks at sunset admiring the architecture and views. I feel that Mermaid Avenue can also be a metaphor for a place where everything is perfect, full of adventure and love. Or a dream you create of the future, a beautiful life with someone.”

“Mermaid Avenue” is the latest cut lifted from Vera’s sophomore album Mercurial, slated for release on October 28. She’ll tour the country in November to support its release and play a few festivals in the coming months. Here are all the dates you need:

1 October 2022 – Unwind The Vines Festival, Wodi Wodi Country/Gerringong
15 October 2022 – Stonefest 2022, Ngunnawal Country/Canberra
3 November 2022 – Miami Marketta, Yugambeh Country/Gold Coast
4 November 2022 – Fortitude Music Hall, Meeanjin/Brisbane
5 November 2022 – Civic Theatre, Mulubinba/Newcastle
11 November 2022 – Costa Hall, Djilang/Geelong
12 November 2022 – Forum Theatre, Naarm/Melbourne
30 November 2022 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Tarntanya/Adelaide (supporting Flume)
2 December 2022 – Regatta Grounds, Nipaluna/Hobart (supporting Flume)
8 December 2022 – Ice Cream Factory, Boorloo/Perth
17 December 2022 – Enmore Theatre, Eora/Newtown
28 December 2022 – 1 January 2023 – Beyond The Valley Festival, Djab wurrung Country/Barunah Plains

Image used with permission from Island Records Australia

Summer in the Domain Back on the Agenda

After a brief postponement, Summer in the Domain is back and ready to keep those good vibes rolling through March. This COVID-safe outdoor concert series staged in Sydney’s Domain has an impressive lineup, with Vera Blue, Ball Park Music, Mallrat, Thelma Plum, Hayden James, and Client Liaison all scheduled to appear. Add in bars and food markets and you’ve got a recipe for a great night out.

Music lovers and their concert crew will enjoy their very own picnic table (pod) on the grass, so you won’t need to worry about others encroaching on your space. Four and six-person pods are available for each show.

“The Domain has a rich history of hosting events and celebrations and we want to continue to host experiences that create lifelong memories and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities,” said Denise Ora, the chief executive of the Botanic Gardens Greater Sydney. “As an organisation we have grown accustomed to having a very robust program of festivals and iconic events so I can wholeheartedly say that everyone at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and Domain are excited to help activate the CBD with the Summer in the Domain concert series as we emerge from the impacts of this pandemic and safely come together in Sydney’s public spaces.”

Each show is limited to 2000 ticketholders to keep things COVID-safe, so don’t hesitate when tickets for the following shows go on sale at midday on February 15 through Moshtix.

18 March 2021 – Ball Park Music and Thelma Plum
19 March 2021 – Hayden James, Mallrat, and Sycco
20 March 2021 – Client Liaison, Confidence Man, and Touch Sensitive
21 March 2021 – Vera Blue with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Image used with permission from Fuzzy Events

Matt Corby, Peking Duk Headline Maroochy Music and Visual Arts Festival

The highlight of the Sunshine Coast’s cultural calendar, the Maroochy Music and Visual Arts Festival, is fast approaching. Now in its second year, the event has attracted an impressive line-up, with Matt Corby, Peking Duk, Allday, George Maple, Ngaiire, Boo Seeka, Vera Blue, and heaps more all set to entertain crowds.

In addition, an array of local visual artists will create works on the day. The latest work in Amanda Parer’s acclaimed “Fantastic Planet” series will also make its debut before travelling all around the globe.

The Maroochy Music and Visual Arts Festival hits the old Horton Park Golf Course on Saturday September 10. Tickets are on sale now from the festival’s website.

Image used with permission from Mucho Bravado