Category: Tours

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Pink Announces Aussie Tour

Pink’s currently soaking up the Australian sun on a promotional tour, but it won’t be too long until she returns. Today she announced dates for a 2013 tour to promote her latest number one album, The Truth About Love.

Pink’s announced 12 shows for starters, but as there are plenty of gaps in her schedule we can expect more shows to be added as these inevitably sell out. Pink will stay in Australia for at least five weeks, but considering how long her last tour went I don’t expect we’ll get rid of her that quickly.

It remains to be seen whether the latest tour can beat the 58 sold-out shows she played here in 2009, but with The Truth About Love debuting at number one it seems like Australia’s love affair with the American pop star is far from over.

Tickets for the following shows go on sale from Live Nation on October 17.

25 & 26 June 2013 – Perth Arena, Perth
1 & 2 July 2013 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
7, 8 & 10 July 2013 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
19 & 20 July 2013 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
30 & 31 July & 2 August 2013 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Image source: Flominator @ Wikimedia Commons

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Oceanics Tour “The City”

Gold Coast quartet Oceanics are celebrating the upcoming release of their feel-good new single “The City” with a national tour. The song quickly gets under your skin with its jangly guitars and hooky chorus.

“The City’ is more or less about the going ons when we’re on the road playing shows and having a certain love interest playing on your thoughts,” explained founding member Elliot Weston

“The City” will be included on Oceanics forthcoming debut album, which should hit stores in the first part of 2013. The track will hit iTunes on October 16.

Oceanics are quickly earning a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting new live acts. See why at the following shows.

11 October 2012 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
12 October 2012 – Grace Darling, Melbourne
13 October 2012 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
14 October 2012 – Sunday Safari @ The Brewery, Byron Bay
26 October 2012 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast
27 October 2012 – Clock Hotel, Gold Coast
1 November 2012 – Transit Bar, Canberra
2 November 2012 – FBi Social Club, Sydney
3 November 2012 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle

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Easy Star All-Stars Do Michael Jackson

After wowing crowds with their unique version of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon last year, reggae act Easy Star All-Stars will serve up Michael Jackson classics with a twist to Aussie audiences later this month.

The band will play songs from their latest album Easy Star’s Thrillah, a homage to MJ’s multi-platinum Thriller album. “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” because an extended Afrobeat jam, and “Billie Jean” a reggae dance-hall number. The album is a true work of art, but I hear the songs are even better in the live arena.

Tickets are available now for the following Easy Star All-Stars shows.

25 October 2012 – Rock Lily @ The Star, Sydney
26 October 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne
27 October 2012 – All Fruits Ripe @ Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle
28 October 2012 – Island Vibe Festival, North Stradbroke Island

Image used with permission from Reckoning Entertainment

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The Trews Tour Extended EP

Multi-award winning Canadian rock band The Trews are frequent visitors to our shores, and they’re planning a return visit next month.

The upcoming tour celebrates the release of …thank you and I’m sorry, The Trews’ latest extended EP. It will feature eight tracks including the lead single, a cover version of Paul Kelly’s “Leaps and Bounds,” and a new recording of their song “Poor Ol’ Broken Hearted Me” featuring Shannon Noll. Shannon and the Canucks are great mates, so it’s only fitting they’ll join forces during this tour for a show in Melbourne.

…thank you and I’m sorry will get a digital release on October 22 on iTunes before it hits stores on November 2. Tickets to the following shows are on sale now. For an extra $10 you can enjoy a pre-sale bundle which includes a copy of the EP, a two-track download card, Australian tour sticker, and badge. Sounds like a good deal to me!

24 October 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
25 October 2012 – Upstairs Beresford, Sydney
26 October 2012 – Terrey Hills Tavern, Terrey Hills
27 & 28 October 2012 – Sydney Blues and Roots Festival, Windsor
28 October 2012 – Beaches, Thirroul
1 November 2012 – Ding Dong, Melbourne
2 November 2012 – The Loft, Warrnambool
3 November 2012 – Jive, Adelaide
5 November 2012 – Hallam Hotel, Melbourne (with Shannon Noll)

Image source: Lildreamer22 @ Wikimedia Commons

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Crooked Saint & Ashleigh Mannix Tour Together

Crooked Saint and Ashleigh Mannix are joining forces for one big tour of the East Coast.

Crooked Saint, the musical alter ego of Tim Wheatley, is hitting the road to support his current A-side single “Hot & Heavy/Outta Sight, Outta Mind.” After spending a recent trip in France writing more songs, he’s itching to get back in front of local audiences.

Ashleigh isn’t even 25 yet, but she’s earning some series respect for her blend of folk, rockabilly, and blues. She’s currently promoting her recent EP From the City, the first in a three-part set of EPs celebrating the locations that inspire her.

Crooked Saint and Ashleigh Mannix will visit almost 25 venues in the eastern states’ capitals and key regional centres through October and November. Here are all the places you can hear these talented Aussies play.

12 October 2012 – Western Port Hotel, Westernport
13 October 2012 – Baby Black Café, Bacchus Marsh
17 October 2012 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
18 October 2012 – Front Gallery & Café, Canberra
19 October 2012 – Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
20 October 2012 – Heritage Hotel, Wollongong
24 October 2012 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
25 October 2012 – Old Manly Boatshed, Manly
26 October 2012 – The Beresford Hotel, Surry Hills
27 October 2012 – Sydney Blues & Roots Festival, Windsor
1 November 2012 – Railway Friendly Bar, Byron Bay
2 November 2012 – Pacific Hotel, Yamba
3 November 2012 – Armidale Club, Armidale
4 November 2012 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
8 November 2012 –Café Le Monde, Noosa Heads
9 November 2012 – Bon Amici, Toowoomba
10 November 2012 – The Loft, Gold Coast
11 November 2012 – Ric’s Bar, Brisbane
15 November 2012 – The Empress Hotel, Melbourne (Crooked Saint only)
16 November 2012 – Bended Elbow, Geelong (Crooked Saint only)
17 November 2012 – Pure Pop Records, St.Kilda (Crooked Saint only)
20 November 2012 – Café Lounge, Surry Hills (Crooked Saint only)
22 November 2012 – The Grand Junction, Maitland (Crooked Saint only)

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Tex Perkins Back with Dark Horses for “Everyone’s Alone”

Tex Perkins is back with regular collaborators The Dark Horses. To celebrate, the reunited band will release a brand new album, Everyone’s Alone, on November 2. The disc promises to be a poignant follow-up to the act’s self-titled debut.

Magic always happens when The Dark Horses come together, whether it’s in the studio or on the stage. With new songs in hand, it’s only fitting that Tex and his fellow Dark Horses will pack their bags and snake their way around the East Coast in October and November. To make the shows extra special, The Drones’ Mike Noga will serve as support.

Tickets are on sale now for the following shows.

19 October 2012 – Country Club, Launceston
20 October 2012 – Wrest Point, Hobart
1 November2012 – The Factory, Sydney
2 November 2012 – Milton Theatre, Milton
3 November 2012 – Street Theatre, Canberra
8 November 2012 – The Zoo, Brisbane
9 November 2012 – Star Court Theatre, Lismore
15 November 2012 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
16 November 2012 – SSA Club, Albury
23 November 2012 – The Venue, Townsville
24 November 2012 – Tanks Art Centre, Cairns

Image used with permission from Two Fish Out of Water

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Microwave Jenny Launch “You, Me, Backseat”

Central Coast husband and wife pairing Microwave Jenny refuse to play it coy with their fun new single “You, Me, Backseat.”

The track comes from the twosome’s latest EP Chasing You. However if you believe the frank single, these guys don’t believe in chasing or playing hard to get! Tessa Boney’s playful vocals work beautifully with the track’s clap-along melody. The band describes their sound as a blend of pop, folk, and love, and I honestly can’t think of anything more appropriate, can you?

See Microwave Jenny playing “You, Me, Backseat” and other fun tunes at the following shows.

3 October 2012 – Lizotte’s, Central Coast
4 October 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
5 October 2012 – The Vanguard, Sydney
6 October 2012 – Yours & Owls, Wollongong
10 October 2012 – The Front Gallery Canberra
11 October 2012 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
12 October 2012 – KHS Pavilion, Wagga Wagga
13 October 2012 – Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide (FREE)
19 October 2012 – Ric’s Bar, Brisbane (FREE)
20 October 2012 – The Loft, Gold Coast

Image used with permission from Alpha Entertainment

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Dallas Frasca Rocks On

After just wrapping up more than 30 shows, no one would blame Dallas Frasca for taking a breather. But that’s just not her style. She’s just announced the final launch dates for her Sound Painter album.

The announcement of the new shows comes with the release of a gutsy new single, “Anything Left to Wonder.” Can any other woman in Australia rock out like Dallas?

If you’re impressed by Dallas’ ball-tearing style make sure you see her live at one of the following festivals or headlining shows.

12 October 2012 – The Prince Of Wales, Melbourne
19 October 2012 – Backwater Blues Fest, Adelaide
26 October 2012 – Live at The Wall @ Bald Face Stag, Sydney
27 October 2012 – The Cambridge, Wollongong
2-3 November 2012 – Wangaratta Jazz Festival, Wangaratta

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Dave Dobbyn Plays Greatest Hits Down Under

When I received a press release telling me Dave Dobbyn was returning to our shores for the first time in 20 years I was shocked. It seemed like just yesterday I saw him supporting Shawn Mullins at Newcastle Workers Club. However on consulting Shawn’s discography, it seems my tour was probably even longer than two decades ago! Way to make a girl feel old!

I must admit, on the night I heard Dave was on the Shawn Mullins’ bill I thought I’d enjoy “Slice of Heaven,” and that was about all. Yet I found there was much more to this Kiwi than that radio favourite. I thoroughly enjoyed his set, and I’m sure folks will feel the same when he returns to Australia in November. He’ll be playing a greatest hits set, which I’m assured compromises much more than “Slice of Heaven.”

Find out what else is in Dave’s repertoire when he plays the major capitals later this year. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, September 24, for the following shows.

14 November 2012 – The Corner, Melbourne
15 November 2012 – The Basement, Sydney
16 November 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane

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Arrested Development Headlines Cockatoo Island Film Festival’s Concert Series

There’ll be more than movies at the 2012 Cockatoo Island Film Festival. The event will see the historic Sydney island transformed into an entertainment hub, with cinema screens and live music stages, from October 25 to 27.

Arrested Development will grace the main stage on Thursday October 25 as part of their 20th anniversary tour. Bluejuice and Jinja Safari will follow the American hip hop act on October 26, and Matt Corby will close the festival with another licensed all ages show on October 27.

If you want to party on after those acts make sure you head to the Precinct Nightclub. Artists like Gossling, Saskwatch, the Future Classic DJs, and Halfway Crooks will be pumping out tunes from 10 pm to the early hours of the morning.

Tickets for all Cockatoo Island Film Festival shows are available now through Moshtix.

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash