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Pyramid Festival Rocks New Years

Do you fancy ringing in the New Year with a little music? Well the Pyramid Rock Festival on Phillip Island might be just the ticket.

It’s a truly international affair with British outfit Morcheeba, American duo The Black Keys, and German dance band Digitalism all making an appearance. There’s also a strong local contingent, with Midnight Juggernauts, Gyroscope, The Living End, Karnivool, Cut Copy, and The Galvatrons all on the bill.

Tickets to this massive NYE party go on sale on Thursday 4 September. Get yours from the festival website or selected indie music retailers.

Image source: CharlesFred @ Flickr

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Reggae Stars Visit Oz for Raggamuffin

The who’s who of reggae will head Down Under in the new year for the second annual Raggamuffin festival.

The impressive bill features Arrested Development, Ziggy Marley and brother Stephen, Eddy Grant, Shaggy, Inner Circle (are they still around?), and Bonjah.

Ticketek will sell tickets for Sydney, while Ticketmaster is handling the five other shows. Get your tickets for Raggamuffin from August 25 for Byron, Brisbane, the Hunter, and Melbourne, August 26 for Sydney, and October 13 for Perth. 

24 January 2009 – Supreme Court Gardens, Perth
26 January 2009 – Red Devil Park, Byron Bay
30 January 2009 – The Riverstage, Brisbane
31 January 2009 – Lindemans Winery, Hunter Valley
1 February 2009 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
3 February 2009 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

Image source: Drew Wilson Photography @ Flickr

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MGMT Announce Australian Tour

MGMT are hot stuff right now thanks to their trippy debut single “Time to Pretend.” You might have heard this track on Skins or Gossip Girl. Now you can hear it live, because MGMT are heading Down Under.

Ben Goldwasser and Andrew VanWyngarden will play some very special intimate shows around the country. This dynamic duo will be able supported by Sleepy Jackson frontman Luke Steele.

Tickets go on sale through Ticketek on August 19. But if you want to get a jump on the competition, make sure you register with Frontier Touring. Their presale starts at noon on August 14.

Here are the dates!

6 December 2008 – Belvoir Amphitheatre, Perth
9 December 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
10 December 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
11 December 2008 – The Palace, Melbourne

Image source: Pupkin @ Flickr

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The Badloves Are Back!

One of my favourite 90s acts, The Badloves are back together for a tour and new album! The newly reformed lineup includes Michael Spiby on vocals, Jak Housden on guitar, John Favaro on bass, Tony Featherstone on keys, and Dave Hibbard on drums. Only Chris Tabone refused to rejoin his bandmates this time around.

“We plan to record some new stuff later in the year,” Tony Featherstone told Undercover News. “I guess these shows are logical step to getting everyone into that headspace.”

Expect to hear all the hits, including “Green Limousine,” “Lost,” and “Caroline” at the following shows.

19 and 20 September 2008 – Bridge Hotel, Sydney
14 and 15 November 2008 – Capers, Melbourne
29 November 2008 – The Robe Festival, South Australia

To celebrate the news I couldn’t resist posting the song that started it all, “Lost.”

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Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs Announce East Coast Tour

Longtime fans of this blog will remember me raving about Some Strangers Ship, the fantastic debut EP from Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs. Now this brilliant blues and roots outfit is taking these amazing songs on the road with their All Hands on Deck tour.

Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs will be joined on the road by Sydney blues rockers Ooh La La. The shows promise to be something special, but if you still need a little encouragement how’s this? The bands will donate part of the proceeds to Red Cross Australia.

Good music that supports a good cause? That sounds too good to pass up!

You can catch Tim Loydell & The Deckchairs with Ooh La La at the following East Coast cities.

12 September 2008 – The Pacific Hotel, Yamba
13 September 2008 – The Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour
17 September 2008 – On The Hill Bar, Newcastle
18 September 2008 – The Vanguard, Sydney
19 September 2008 – Macquarie Hotel, Port Macquarie
25 September 2008 – The Home Hotel, Wagga Wagga
26 September 2008 – The Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
27 September 2008 – ANU Uni Bar, Canberra
4 October 2008 – The Great Northern, Byron Bay
10 October 2008 – The Solbar, Coolum
11 October 2008 – The Zoo, Brisbane

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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Angus and Julia Stone Seek World Domination

Angus and Julia Stone’s amazing debut album A Book Like This has just gone platinum in Australia! Far from an overnight sensation, this slow burning record has taken nearly a year to achieve the status.

Having won Australia’s hearts, this brother-sister folk outfit are enjoying the summer festival season in Europe. They’re playing major events in the Netherlands, Germany, and Scotland and earning rave reviews.

The quiet duo seem hell-bent on world domination, because their next stop with be the United States of America. They’ll release A Book Like This in September, and follow up on their promo tour with some more shows in November.

Look out world – Angus and Julia Stone are coming! Here are the current confirmed tour dates, but there are plenty more to come!

8 August 2008 – Belladrum Festival, Scotland
11 August 2008 – Liquid Rooms @ The Edge Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland
26 August 2008 – Roundhouse, London, Great Britain
29 August 2008 – Noorderzon Festival, Groningen, The Netherlands
30 August 2008 – Festival deBeschaving, Utrecht, The Netherlands
26 September 2008 – Reeperbahn Festival, Hamburg, Germany

Image source: pn57 @ Wikimedia Commons

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Timbaland Takes Nessa Morgan on Tour

The chances of Timbaland playing Melbourne on August 22 as promised have just gotten a little stronger with word he’s booked soul star Nessa Morgan as a support act.

Timbaland’s Aussie dates were called into question when it was revealed he’s got a gig in Poland scheduled for the same day as the Melbourne show.

European promotion of the Polish show is still going ahead, but I think we’ve got the upper hand. Melbourne is one of 10 shows arranged for Australia and New Zealand, while the Polish gig is the only European date announced.

With the date of the double-booked show drawing ever closer I guess we’ll find out the mega-producer’s plans soon enough!

Image source: Newscom

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Shannon Noll Tells His Story So Far

Some might argue that releasing a greatest hits album after four years in the business is probably a little premature. But not Sony BMG, who figure they might as well repackage Shannon Noll’s best bits for those people who quite like to listen to him on the radio but never actually bought a CD.

Of course there’ll be something for the real fans too, who can look forward to five new tracks including the upcoming radio single, “Summertime.”

Personally I think you need a greater body of work than three albums to consider a greatest hits package, but Shannon thinks it’s a brilliant idea.

“It was only once we started talking about the idea that it sank in how many singles there’s been, from ‘What About Me’ right through to ‘Loud’ and ‘In Pieces’,” he said in a statement.

“All these songs mean so much to me and showcase a journey that I’ve been through with my songwriting and recording, my career in general. It’s great to have the new songs on the album, as they are just a taste of what we’ve got planned for next year!”

To celebrate the September 27 release of No Turning Back: The Story So Far, Shannon is heading out on the road for one of his biggest tours to date featuring shows in the capital cities and regional centers.

Here are all the dates!

11 September 2008 – Magnums, Airlie Beach
12 September 2008 – Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns
13 September 2008 – Bombray Rock, Townsville
14 September 2008 – Andergrove Tavern, Mackay
16 September 2008 – Roma Bungil Recreation Centre
18 September 2008 – Brolga Theatre, Maryborough
19 September 2008 – Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg
20 September 2008 – Caloundra RSL
23 September 2008 – Ballina RSL
24 September 2008 – Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club
25 September 2008 – Port Macquarie Panthers
26 and 27 September 2008 – The Palms @ Crown, Melbourne
3 October 2008 – Bunbury Entertainment Centre
4 October 2008 – Burswood Theatre
5 October 2008 – Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton
6 October 2008 – Mandurah Performing Arts Centre
8 October 2008 – Curtin University, Kalgoorlie
23 October 2008 – Capital Entertainment Centre, Wagga Wagga
24 October 2008 – Kinross Woolshed, Albury
30 October 2008 – Tivoli, Brisbane
31 October 2008 – Seagulls Club, Gold Coast
8 November 2008 – Acacia Ridge Hotel
9 November 2008 – East Bank Centre, Shepperton
12 November 2008 – Inferno Nightclub, Traralgon
14 November 2008 – Shoppington Hotel, Doncaster
16 November 2008 – Hallam Hotel
19 November 2008 – West Tamworth Leagues Club
20 November 2008 – Dubbo RSL and Memorial Club
21 November 2008 – Orange Ex-Services Club

Image source: Foraggio Fotographic @ Flickr

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Delta Goodrem Plans Intimate Shows

Delta Goodrem may be wowing them over in the United States, but it won’t be too long before her Aussie fans get to see her back on home soil.

Delta’s just announced a national tour, and it promises to be her most special yet. She’ll play some intimate theatre shows, allowing fans to get closer to their idol than ever before.

“It’s extremely exciting. I can’t believe it’s taken this long but I’ve already started putting the set list together and there are so many songs to play,” Delta said in a statement. “I have been inspired by some intimate shows I have done recently here and internationally, and by playing theatres I can be closer to all the people who have taken my record home.

“I would have liked to tour earlier, but I’m just glad I can finally tell people the dates when they ask me when I’m touring next. There are lots of songs from over the years people know to sing along with and I’m going to do some fun covers but I don’t want to spoil the surprise!”

Delta Goodrem’s Believe Again tour will kick off in the New Year in Newcastle before travelling all around the country. Considering the size of the venues, you’d better get you tickets quickly when they go on sale on Thursday 21 August.

9 January 2008 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
12 and 13 January 2008 – State Theatre, Sydney
16 and 17 January 2008 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
24 January 2008 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
27 January 2008 – Convention Centre, Brisbane
30 January 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
3 February 2008 – Kings Park, Perth

Image source: Sunrise.seven @ Flickr 

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Beats Working Announces Aussie Tour

When I spoke to James from Beats Working earlier this month he said the band would soon get out on the road. Well, he’s made good on his promise, announcing a bunch of shows for later this year.

If you haven’t gotten into Beats Working yet, now’s the perfect time. This exciting urban band blends hip hop with funk, soul, and pop music for a sound that’s all their own.

Their debut album Harbour Drive will be in stores next Wednesday, July 30. Fans can look forward to hearing these songs come alive at the following venues.

21-25 July 2008 – Schuss Bar, Thredbo
27 July 2008 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
15 August 2008 – Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour
29 August 2008 – Uber, Brisbane
6 September 2008 – Revolver, Melbourne
13 September 2008 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
19 September 2008 – UTS Loft Bar: Proper 11, Sydney
10 October 2008 – Coffs Hotel, Coffs Harbour
25 October 2008 – Village Fair Festival, Bathurst

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment