Category: Tours

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Repackaged CD Celebrates Susan Boyle’s Promo Visit

Sony Music will release a special tour edition of I Dreamed a Dream to coincide with Susan Boyle’s first promotional tour to Australia this May.

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The souvenir edition sees a DVD packaged with the eight-times platinum album. The disc, the first of its kind available to Susan’s loyal fans, will feature her original Britain’s Got Talent audition, her headline grabbing interview with Molly Meldrum, and a short documentary charting her rise to fame. We’ll see it on record store shelves on April 16.

Susan’s bound to be busy during her time in Oz, with appearances already locked in for the Logie Awards on May 2 and Hey Hey It’s Saturday on May 5.

“I am so excited about going to Australia. This time last year I never dreamed I would leave Blackburn, now I am travelling to the other side of the world. Now that can’t be bad!”the clearly chuffed singer said in a statement. “That I have been invited to perform on Australia’s biggest awards show is really something. I can’t wait to get there, to meet the people, to see the sights and to sing.”

And I’m sure all the nannas around the country will love having her here!

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The Strokes Announce Aussie Tour

The Strokes are winging their way to Australia for a blink-and-you’ll-miss it tour this July.

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The rock quintet will play shows in Sydney and Melbourne for the first time since the release of their 2006 album First Impressions of Earth. Something tells me it’s going to be worth the wait. If we’re lucky we’ll also get a sneak peek at album number four which the band are currently recording with Grammy Award-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (U2, Beck).

Of course, after such a long absence we can expect the tickets to sell quickly when they go on sale on April 12. Ticketek will sell tickets for the July 29 performance at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, and Ticketmaster will handle the July 30 show at Melbourne’s Festival Hall.

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Angus & Julia Stone Go Gold with Number One album

Did you notice that Angus & Julia Stone are still sitting pretty at the top of the ARIA charts? Their latest album Down the Way has retained the number one position for the second week, and achieved gold status to boot. The album has already sold more than 40, 000 units, and counting!

The siblings will wrap up their current Australian tour at this weekend’s Bluesfest. From there it’s off to the United Kingdom, Europe, and North America for tours to support the album’s international release. Many shows have already sold out, so if you’re abroad I’d pick up your tickets soon!

West Coast Bluesfest


10 April 2010 – Schouwburg Motel Mozaique, Rotterdam
12 April 2010 – Duke of York’s Picture House, Brighton (SOLD OUT)
14 April 2010 – Pavilion, Falmouth (SOLD OUT)
15 April 2010 – Cooler, Bristol (SOLD OUT)
16 April 2010 – Brudenell, Leeds
17 April 2010 – King Tuts, Glasgow
18 April 2010 – Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
20 April 2010 – Glee Club, Birmingham
21 April 2010 – Ruby Lounge, Manchester
22 April 2010 – Shepherds Bush Empire, London
26 April 2010 – Gebäude 9, Cologne
27 April 2010 – Atomic Cafe, Munich (SOLD OUT)
28 April 2010 – Lido, Berlin
29 April 2010 – Molotow, Hamburg (SOLD OUT)
30 April 2010 – Vega, Copenhagen
2 May 2010 – Debaser, Stockholm
3 May 2010 – John Dee, Oslo
5 May 2010 – Paradiso, Amsterdam
6 May 2010 – Oosterpoort, Groningen
7 May 2010 – Café de la Danse, Paris
26 May 2010 – Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, Hollywood
30 May 2010 – L’Astral, Montreal
2 June 2010 – Revival, Toronto
8 June 2010 – Union Hall, Brooklyn

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Chemical Transport Announce Shows to Support Debut EP Release

We’re Not Alone, the debut EP from self proclaimed anti-scenesters Chemical Transport will hit record stores this Friday, April 2.

The EP delivers the band’s traditional grunge and nu-metal sounds with a surprising twist of pop rock and dance. The result is music that is both fresh and instantly accessible.

Chemical Transport will showcase tracks from the recording at the following shows. If there’s not one near you, don’t sweat it. The band promises to announce more gigs around the country soon!

10 April 2010 – Bondi Blitz, Bondi Beach
15 April 2010 – Bull n Bush, Baulkham Hills
24 April 2010 – Spectrum, Sydney
1 May 2010 – Tuggeranong Youth Centre, Tuggeranong

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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The Lazys Tour Oz This April

Central Coast rock outfit The Lazys are hitting the road to support their brand new single “Hey Mr Mr.” The track is just a taste of things to come, with the band’s debut album Prison Earth scheduled to hit stores this June.

If you’ve never seen The Lazys live, there’s no better time. The straight up rockers have built up a solid live reputation after support slots with Gyroscope, The Living End, and Grinspoon, not to mention appearances at the Come Together and Coaster festivals. See what all the fuss is about when The Lazys arrive in your town!

8 April 2010 – The Troubadour, Brisbane
9 April 2010 – Bon Amici Café, Toowoomba
10 April 2010 – Miami Tavern, Gold Coast
14 April 2010 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
16 April 2010 – Spectrum, Sydney
17 April 2010 – Pot Bellys Bar, Canberra
22 April 2010 – Rubys Lounge, Belgrave
23 April 2010 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne
24 April 2010 – The National Hotel, Geelong
6 May 2010 – The Oxford Hotel, Wollongong
8 May 2010 – Woodport Inn, Erina
12 May 2010 – Irish Murphies, Launceston
13 May 2010 – Spurs Saloon, Devonport
14 May 2010 – Magintys Bar, Burnie
15 May 2010 – The Brisbane Hotel (All ages in the afternoon, 18+ at night)

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The Black Ryder Score International Releases and The Cult Support Slot

Things are on the up for moody psychedelic outfit The Black Ryder. The band has just inked deals which will see their debut album Buy The Ticket, Take the Ride released in Japan and the United States of America.

Rave reviews at home inspired Vinyl Junkie in Japan and Mexican Summer in the USA to take a chance on the Aussie duo. Of course, it’s not really much of a gamble. Aimee Nash and Scott Ryper earned international acclaim as part of The Morning After Girls, and the album features collaborations with Ricky Maymi of Brian Jonestown Massacre and Leah Shapiro and Peter Hayes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.

Live shows from The Black Ryder are somewhat of a rarity, which makes their recent appointment as support act for the Cult’s Love Live national tour this May even more exciting. You can see the Black Ryder and The Cult at the following shows around the country.

5 May 2010 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
6 May 2010 – Big Top Luna Park, Sydney
8 May 2010 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
10 May 2010 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
12 May 2010 – Metro Theatre, Perth

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Yacht Club DJs Batten Down the Hatches

You might have caught Yacht Club DJs in the dance tents of festivals like Coaster, Meredith, Field Day, and Splendour in the Grass. Now that the weather is cooling the duo is setting out on their own Batten Down the Hatches tour.

The tour is something of an arrival for the band who are moving away from underground clubs and into some of the top music venues around the country. Brisbane duo DZ and promising young indie rockers Howl will join in the fun.

Apparently we can expect “on-stage nudity, crowd invasions, dancing on the decks, and wild water sports.” If that sounds like your kind of thing make sure you catch one of the following shows!

25 March 2010 – Transit Bar, Canberra
26 & SAT 27 March 2010  – Spectrum, Sydney
1 April 2010 – The National Hotel, Geelong
2 April 2010 – Prince of Wales, St Kilda
3 April 2010  – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
4 April 2010 – Jive, Adelaide
8 April 2010 – Never Land Bar, Coolangatta
9 April 2010  – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
10 April 2010 – The Zoo, Brisbane

Image source: Yacht Club DJs MySpace

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Crowded House Sign with Universal

Crowded House have a new home, with the band leaving long-time record company EMI for Universal Music. The first release under the new deal will be the album Intriguer, which should hit stores in the middle of the year.

Lead singer Neil Finn is apparently delighted with the move, commenting “I look forward to a long and productive relationship with Universal Music, who are obviously the music company setting the benchmark now. We’re delighted to be in the company of music-loving people who believe in us and are eager to spread the word.”

Local fans may get a sneak peek at some of the band’s new material when they play a couple of Australian and New Zealand dates in the next few weeks ahead of their European tour. The band will then head to the United States. Here are all those dates for my readers abroad!

28 March 2010 – West Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Fremantle
31 March 2010 – Enmore Theatre, Newtown
1 April 2010 – Bluesfest, Byron Bay
8 April 2010 – Town Hall, Auckland
18 May 2010 – Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne
19 May 2010 – Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow
21 May 2010 – Usher Hall, Edinburgh
22 May 2010 – Music Hall, Aberdeen
24 & 25 May 2010 – Symphony Hall, Birmingham
26 & 27 May 2010 – Apollo Manchester, Manchester
29 May 2010 – Royal Theatre and Event Centre, Castlebar
30 & 31 May 2010 – Olympia Theatre, Dublin
2 June 2010 – Colston Hall, Bristol
3 June 2010 – Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth
4 June 2010 – Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff
6 June 2010 – New Theatre Oxford, Oxford
8 – 10 June 2010 – HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London
12 June 2010 – Isle of Wight Festival, Newport
14 June 2010 – Train, Aarhus
16 June 2010 – Amager Bio, Copenhagen
18 June 2010 – Vorst Nationaal, Brussels
20 June 2010 – Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam
21 June 2010 – Essigfabrik, Cologne
24 June 2010 – Sala Razzmatazz, Barcelona
25 June 2010 – Sala Heineken, Madrid
26 July 2010 – Filene Center At Wolf Trap, Vienna (USA)

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The Temper Trap Announce Another Aussie Tour

The Temper Trap clearly love being at home. Despite making waves overseas and playing Aussie shows just a couple of months ago, the local lads will return for a handful of dates this July.

The band will play relatively small venues in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney. Catch them before they start hitting the entertainment centres; tickets for the following shows are available next Monday March 29.

22 July 2010 – Metro City, Perth
24 July 2010 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
27 July 2010 – Hordern Pavillion, Sydney

Image source: The Harbour Agency

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Gareth Liddiard Goes Solo for Album, Tour

Singer-songwriter Gareth Liddiard is going it alone for his latest album and tour.

The Drones frontman will road test his new material next month with some very special acoustic shows along the East Coast. The concerts will feature songs from Gareth’s solo recording, slated for release later this year, and all your Drones favourites.

Tickets for the following shows are available at the venues.

15 April 2010 – The Troubadour, Brisbane
16 April 2010 – Notes Live, Sydney
23 April 2010 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne

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