Category: Tours

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Lilith Fair Rumored To Head Down Under

Word is that the recently revived all-girl music festival Lilith Fair will wing its way to Australia later this year. The event’s co-founder Terry McBride told The Music Network “We’re hoping to bring Lilith to Australia in late September or October – we’re still working it out.”

I’d love to see some Lilith Fair shows in Oz. Australia has more than its fair share of incredible female artists, from the new breed of Lisa Mitchell, Kate Miller-Heidke, and Sarah Blasko to veterans like Renee Geyer, Deborah Conway, Kate Ceberano, and Olivia Newton-John. Big name international talents Carly Simon, Heart, Suzanne Vega, and festival founder Sarah McLachlan will play the North American tour, and I’d love to see some of these artists joining our home-grown acts later this year. Fingers crossed!

McLachlan poses for a portrait in Los Angeles

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As Silence Breaks Speak Up with New Album

Sydney metal act As Silence Breaks are set to release their self-titled debut album on June 11. This is a metal act to watch, with the band producing music that is aggressive yet accessible.

“Our album is a combination of elements from the metalcore, thrash and hardcore genres,” explained vocalist Sam Rilatt. “We just love writing music that’s heavy, hard hitting and aggressive but is juxtaposed by layers of big melody.

“We’ve never been afraid to just follow our own direction. We don’t want to just write the same songs over and over. Were constantly working at improving our sound and technical proficiency to the point where the genres and sub genres that people categorize us in, may not even apply on the next album we do.”

To celebrate the album’s release As Silence Breaks will tour the country next month, starting in their local area of Western Sydney. Tickets are on sale from the venues now.

5 June 2010 – Bridge 54, Picton (All Ages)
6 June 2010 – Balydon Community Hall, Coffs Harbour (All Ages)
10 June 2010 – HOT DAMN @ Spectrum, Darlinghurst (18+)
20 June 2010 – The Lucky Australian Tavern, St Marys (All Ages)
26 June 2010 – The Fort, Fortitude Valley (All Ages)

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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Thirsty Merc Announce Mousetrap Heart Tour

I recently brought you a live and acoustic take of Thirsty Merc’s new single “Mousetrap Heart.” Now the band has unleashed an official film clip for the song which gets its official release today.

To celebrate the band has announced a bunch of dates all around the country. It’s been far too long since I’ve seen the Thirsty Merc boys doing their thing live, so I might just have to get myself to one of these shows! Tickets for the following gigs are on sale now.

30 June 2010 – Southern Cross Club, Canberra
1 July 2010 – Waves, Wollongong
2 July 2010 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
3 July 2010 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
7 July 2010 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
8 July 2010 – Bended Elbow, Geelong
9 July 2010 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
10 July 2010 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
14 July 2010 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
15 July 2010 – Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
16 July 2010 – Hi Fi Bar, Brisbane
17 July 2010 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
18 July 2010 – Villa Noosa Hotel, Noosa
21 July 2010 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury
22 July 2010 – Fly By Night Musicians Club, Bunbury
30 July 2010 – Hotel New York, Launceston
31 July 2010 – Republic Bar, Hobart

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Scissor Sisters Announce Splendour Sideshows

If you can’t get yourself to Splendour in the Grass, or you’re just keen for another serve, you’ll be happy to know Scissor Sisters have announced a couple of sideshows.

The eclectic UK outfit will make their way to Sydney and Melbourne for gigs in late July to promote their soon-to-be released album Night Works.

Tickets for the shows go on sale on May 28.

Raab vs. Halmich - McFit Fight Night


26 July 2010 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
27 July 2010 – Big Top @ Luna Park, Sydney

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Spiderbait, Gyroscope, and More for Hunter Valley’s Funk n Grooves Festival

The line-up for this year’s Funk n Grooves festival, which will hit the new site at 1882 Broke Road, Pokolbin on September 11, has been announced.

Groovin The Moo 2008 Festival


The bill features an eclectic mix of acts including Spiderbait, Gyroscope, British India, Bertie Blackman, Urthboy, Washington, Resin Dogs, The Bamboos, and Skipping Girl Vinegar. This festival is really finding its own identity as a kind of little sister to Jazz in the Vines. The blend of pop, rock, blues, and soul on the menu this year is really intriguing and should see a solid turnout for the event.

Tickets are available now for $80 plus booking fee from the Funk n Grooves website.

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Cypress Hill to Headline Coaster Festival

The folks at Coaster have pulled off a massive get this year, securing Cypress Hill to headline the 2010 festival. As a Central Coast girl myself, it’s pretty amazing to think that the old school American hip hoppers will be at Gosford Showgrounds on September 25.

But who will join them? All will be revealed on June 4 when the Coaster team makes the first of their major line-up announcements. Check back here for all the details as they come to hand!

Cypress Hill Visits Fuse TV

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Washington Tours Debut Album with Beautiful Girls

InStyle And Audi Women Of Style Awards

Washington, the thinly veiled alter ego of Vanda and Young songwriting competition victor Megan Washington, will play dates to support the release of her debut album, cheekily titled I Believe You, Liar.

The shows are a mix of full band shows and solo dates, including a swag of concerts supporting Beautiful Girls.
If you like what you hear make sure you pick up I Believe You, Liar when it hits stores on July 30.

29 May 2010 – Ripe Festival, Noosa (Full band)
2 June 2010 – Armidale Uni, (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
3 June 2010 – Great Northern, Byron Bay (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
4 June 2010 – The Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
5 June 2010 – The Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
6 June 2010 – Great Northern, Byron Bay (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
10 June 2010 – Diggers, Tamworth (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
11 June 2010 –  Panthers, Newcastle (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
12 June 2010 – Waves, Wollongong (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
13 June 2010 – Leagues Club, The Entrance (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
16 June 16th – Baroque Nightclub, Blue Mountains (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
17 June 2010 – Panthers, Bathurst (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
18 June 2010 – Capital, Wagga Wagga (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
19 June 2010 – Civic Centre, Wodonga (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
24 June 2010 – Inferno, Traralgon (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
25 June 2010 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
30 June 30th – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
1 July 2010 – Metropolis, Freemantle (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
2 July 2010 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
3 July 2010 – Divers Tavern, Broome (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
8 July 2010 – Saloon Bar, Launceston (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
9 July 2010 – Wrest Point, Hobart (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
10 July 2010 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
14 July 2010 – Station Resort, Jindabyne (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
16 July 2010 – Hellenic Camp, Canberra (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
17 July 2010 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (Full band – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
22 July 2010 – Pacific Palms Rec Club, Forster (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
23 July 2010 –Panthers, Port Macquarie (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
24 July 2010 –RSL, Sawtell (Solo – Supporting Beautiful Girls)
30 July 2010 – Splendour in the Grass, Woodford (Full band)

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Guy Sebastian Announces Final Aussie Shows for 2010

Guy Sebastian may be based in the Big Apple these days, but with the original Australian Idol announcing another string of local shows this June and July you’d hardly know he was living abroad!

If you’re a Guy Sebastian fan, you want to get yourself to one of these gigs as they’ll be his last in Oz this year. Consider yourselves warned!

Tickets for all the following dates are on sale from the venues.

Australian Commercial Radio Awards 2009


18 June 2010 – The Palms At Crown, Melbourne (early and late shows)
20 June 2010 – Panthers, Penrith
22 June 2010 – Mounties, Mount Pritchard
23 June 2010 – Southern Cross Club, Canberra
24 June 2010 – Leagues Club, Wyong
25 June 2010 – Workers Club, Revesby
29 July 2010 – Sports Club, Bankstown
30 July 2010 – The Cube, Campbelltown

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Sienna Skies Score Closure in Moscow Support Slot

Sydney experimental act Sienna Skies are having a bumper year, with the release of their debut album Truest of Colors and endorsement deals with SJC Drums, Schecter Guitars, and The Guitar Factory.

To cap all that off, the band will support Melbourne progressive rock act Closure in Moscow on their Sydney dates later this month. This comes in addition to Sienna Skies own shows. If you’re in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia stay tuned; the lads promise to announce some dates in your states too.

20 May 2010 – Bull n Bush Hotel, Baulkham Hills
21 May 2010 – The Retro Youth Café, Albury
22 May 2010 – Fully Fledged Fest @ Alexandra High School, Victoria
27 May 2010 – Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale (supporting Closure in Moscow)
28 May 2010 – The Gaelic Club, Sydney (supporting Closure in Moscow)

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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Michael Buble Gives Australia Crazy Love

Canadian crooner Michael Buble is making things really easy for men hoping to ingratiate themselves next Valentine’s Day. He’s announced an Aussie tour for next February and March.

It seems fitting for Mickey to return to Oz, a country he clearly loves, for his Crazy Love tour, at a time when everyone’s thinking about love. Don’t you just adore the synchronicity?

There are nine dates announced so far, but with plenty of space in between I’m betting that this won’t be the final tour schedule. Tickets for the following shows go on sale from the regular outlets on February 28.

Canadian crooner Michael Buble performing live at the SECC in Glasgow


11 & 12 February 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
14 & 15 February 2011 – Acer Arena, Sydney
22 & 23 February 2011 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
28 February 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
4 March 2011 – Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley
6 March 2011 – Sandalford Wines, Margaret River