Category: Tour Announcements

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First Australia, Then the World for The Smith Street Band

Indie punk act The Smith Street Band are celebrating the upcoming release of their second album Sunshine and Technology with a national tour.

The album showcases the way The Smith Street Band have matured since the release of their debut No One Gets Lost Anymore last year. It’s incredible to see the strides they’ve made both lyrically and musically in such a short time.

By the time the disc drops on August 24, the band will already be on the road with American support act Restorations. This tour will act as a bit of a warm up for The Smith Street Band, as they’ll head to China and the United States once it wraps for their first international dates.

Catch The Smith Street Band before they mount their global assault at the following shows:

The Smith Street Band17 August 2012 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
25 August 2012 – The Tote, Melbourne
30 August 2012 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide
31 August 2012 – Rosemount, Perth
6 September 2012 – X & Y Bar, Brisbane
7 September 2012 – Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
8 September 2012 Annandale Hotel, Sydney
9 September 2012 –Phoenix Lounge, Canberra

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The Living End Ready Retrospective Tour

The Living End are taking us on a trip down memory lane with their Retrospective Tour. The run of dates will see the band playing each of their albums in their entirety over seven nights in the major capitals.

This tour actually marks the first time each of the band’s six albums will be played from start to finish. Six albums and seven shows? I know. It seems The Living End enjoy their self-titled album so much they’ll play it twice in each location.

This tour’s the sort of thing bound to inspire fans to see multiple shows, but it’s not just a money making exercise. The Living End will really give back to their fans in intimate club venues.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow from Oztix. If you’re going to buy plenty I suggest indulging in The Big Red Ticket, which will allow you to see the band playing every album in your city for a heavily discounted price. Now on to the dates!

The Rosemount Hotel, Perth
1 November 2012 – State of Emergency
2 November 2012 – Modern Artillery
3 November 2012 – The Ending is Just the Beginning Repeating
4 November 2012 – Roll On
5 November 2012 – The Living End
6 November 2012 – The Living End
7 November 2012 – White Noise

The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
11 November 2012 – Roll On
12 November 2012 – The Living End
13 November 2012 – The Living End
14 November 2012 – White Noise
15 November 2012 – State of Emergency
16 November 2012 – Modern Artillery
17 November 2012 – The Ending is Just the Beginning Repeating

The Hi-Fi Bar, Sydney
21 November 2012 – White Noise
22 November 2012 – State of Emergency
23 November 2012 – Modern Artillery
24 November 2012 – The Ending is Just the Beginning Repeating
25 November 2012 – Roll On
26 November 2012 – The Living End
27 November 2012 – The Living End

The Zoo, Brisbane
1 December 2012 – The Ending is Just the Beginning Repeating
2 December 2012 – Roll On
3 December 2012 – The Living End
4 December 2012 – The Living End
5 December 2012 – White Noise
6 December 2012 – State of Emergency
7 December 2012 – Modern Artillery

The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
11 December 2012 – The Living End
12 December 2012 – White Noise
13 December 2012 – State of Emergency
14 December 2012 – Modern Artillery
15 December 2012 – The Ending is Just the Beginning Repeating
16 December 2012 – Roll On
17 December 2012 – The Living End

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Bluejuice Tour Unis

Bluejuice will entertain the country’s scholars next month with a tour of Australian universities, and a few honorary converted clubs. Their Winter of Our Discotheque tour kicks off at Newcastle Uni’s Bar on the Hill and wraps up almost three weeks later at Lismore’s SCU campus.

It’s all about Bluejuice reinventing their own experiences of winter as a uni student. The kids might still be shivering and unable to afford any meals of substance, but they’ll be entertained. If you’re looking for extra value (and what uni student isn’t?) make sure you turn up early to see support acts Deep Sea Arcade and The Preachers.

8 August 2012 – Bar on the Hill @ Newcastle University, Newcastle
9 August 2012 – The Stro @University of New England, Armidale
10 August 2012 – University of Technology, Sydney
11 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ University of Wollongong, Wollongong
14 August 2012 – Anu Bar, Canberra
15 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ CSU, Albury
16 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ Monash University, Gippsland
17 & 18 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ Deakin University, Melbourne
21 August 2012 – Uni Branded Night @ Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay
22 August 2012 – Uni Branded Night @ The Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
23 August 2012 – Red Room @ University of Queensland, Brisbane
24 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ Griffith University, Gold Coast
25 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ SCU, Lismore

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Punch Brothers Announce First Australian Tour

Former Nickel Creek singer and mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile is bringing his newish band Punch Brothers to Australia next month for a quickie tour.

Nickel Creek never really broke here, but my American husband introduced me to the bluegrassy folk outfit several years ago. It turns out since that time Chris has been making music with acclaimed fiddler Gabe Witcher, banjo player Baom Pkelny, bass player Paul Kowert, and lead guitarist Chris Eldridge. The result is a genre defying outfit that T-Bone Burnett calls “one of the most incredible bands (America) has ever produced.” And we all know T-Bone knows his stuff.

Punch Brothers are out here to celebrate the release of their third album Who’s Feeling Young Now, the follow-up to 2010’s Grammy Award nominated Antifogmatic. Discover the band before the rest of the country does at the following intimate shows.

Punch Brothers6 August 2012 – Recital Centre, Melbourne
8 August 2012 – The Basement, Sydney
10 August 2012 – Festival Theatre, Adelaide

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Rick Astley Rick Rolls Australia

We’ve seen some strange tour announcements this year, but the news that Rick Astley is visiting our shores may be one of the most surprising yet. Sure Rick’s enjoyed another 15 minutes of fame with the rise of the Rick Roll, but a trip all the way to Oz still seems like it’s come out of left field.

Remember though, Rick didn’t just bring us “Never Gonna Give You Up.” He was responsible for a swag of 80s hits, including “Whenever You Need Somebody,” “Together Forever,” and the very underrated “Cry for Help.”

Rick hasn’t released a new studio album since 2005’s Portrait, so this tour will be all about the nostalgia. You can take a trip down memory lane with him at the following shows:

16 November 2012 – Twin Towns, Tweed Heads
17 November 2012 – Ipswich Civic Hall, Ipswich
18 November 2012 – Tivoli Brisbane, Brisbane
21 November 2012 – Canberra Theatre, Canberra
23 November 2012 – Evan Theatre, Penrith
24 November 2012 – Waves Nightclub, Wollongong
25 November 2012 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
29 November 2012 – Kinross Woolshed, Albury
30 November 2012 – The Palace, Melbourne
1 December 2012 – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Melbourne

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Katchafire Bring Reggae Grooves to Australia

Acclaimed New Zealand reggae act Katchafire will head across the ditch for some Aussie shows in August and September.

The band has barely had time to breathe since releasing their fourth studio album On the Road Again. The latest batch of songs has seen them play a 25-date string of shows in the United States and a headline tour of Brazil. They recently returned to the US to appear the Sierra Nevada World Music Festival, so they should be in fine form when they reach our shores.

Katchafire will take their time playing Aussie capitals and regional centres over a month long stay, including an appearance marking the 10th anniversary of the Cairns Reggaetown Festival. Catch them at the following venues:

31 August 2012 – The Hi-Fi Bar, Brisbane
1 September 2012 – Reggaetown Festival @ Kuranda Amphitheatre, Cairns
2 September 2012 – The Venue, Townville
5 September 2012 – Mackay Entertainment Centre, Mackay
6 September 2012 – Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra
7 September 2012 – RSL Southport, Southport
8 September 2012 – The Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
9 September 2012 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
14 September 2012 – The Astor Theatre, Perth
15 September 2012 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
16 September 2012 – Prince Of Wales Hotel, Bunbury
20 September 2012 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully
21 September 2012 – The Forum, Melbourne
22 September 2012 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
23 September 2012 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle

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Mumford & Sons Make Long Awaited Australian Return

Can you believe it’s been three years since Mumford & Sons treated us to their breakthrough album Sigh No More? The Brits will finally unleash their sophomore effort in September, and they’re wasting little time in bringing the music to Aussie fans.

Mumford & Sons will play 10 shows around the country in October including some often forgotten capitals and unusual regional centres. They’re also bringing some choice international acts along for the ride. American indie-folksters Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes will play all but the final Queensland shows, while fellow Yank Willy Mason will appear at all 10 gigs.

Tickets will go on sale from the usual outlets on Monday July 9, which gives us all a little time to save the cash!

Mumford and Sons13 October 2012 – Belvoir Amphitheatre, Perth
15 October 2012 – Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide
17 October 2012 – Riverstage, Brisbane
18 October 2012 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
23 October 2012 – Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
25 October 2012 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
26 October 2012 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
28 October 2012 – Kuranda Amphitheatre, Cairns
29 October 2012 – Convention Centre, Townsville
31 October 2012 – Convention Centre, Gold Coast

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The Medics Tour “Foundations”

With their debut album Foundations receiving critical acclaim and a top 30 debut, far North Queensland breakout act The Medics are taking their music on the road.

The Medics have received rave reviews for their slots at Groovin’ The Moo, Woodford Folk Festival, Splendour, and Big Day Out, and they’re sure to bring the same energy to these headliner shows.

Fans can catch The Medics playing their new single “Griffin” and plenty more at the following shows.

6 July 2012 – The Annandale Hotel, Sydney
29 July 2012 – Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay
4 August 2012 – Four Walls Festival @ Queensland Academy for Creative Industries, Brisbane (All Ages)
11 August 2012 – National Indigenous Music Awards @ Darwin Amphitheatre, Darwin
17 August 2012 – Brothers League’s Club, Cairns (Licensed 15+)
18 August 2012 – The Uni Club, Townsville
31 August 2012 – Hotel New York, Launceston
1 September 2012 – Waratah Hotel, Hobart
6 September 2012 – The Loft, Warrnambool
7 September 2012 – Jive, Adelaide
8 September 2012 – Amplifier, Perth
12 September 2012 – Spectrum, Darlinghurst
14 September 2012 – The National, Geelong
15 September 2012 – The Toff In Town, Melbourne
27 September 2012 – Transit Bar, Canberra
28 September 2012 – The Patch, Fairy Meadow
29 September 2012 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
5 October 2012 – Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay

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Hunting Grounds Tour, “Flaws” and All

With their new single “Flaws” enjoying plenty of radio love, Hunting Grounds figure the time is right to take their life show to the people. The Victorian indie rock act will play a string of gigs this August for what will be their first headline tour in more than two years.

The tour will celebrate the release of the single and Hunting Grounds’ new album In Hindsight, which hits stores on July 6. The album is already generating some major buzz. If you believe Hunting Grounds’ Facebook page (and you probably shouldn’t), even Oprah Winfrey’s a fan!

If you are too you can see Hunting Grounds at the following venues in August.

3 August 2012 – Elsewhere Bar, Gold Coast
4 August 2012 – X and Y Bar, Brisbane
5 August 2012 – The Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay (Free)
8 August 2012 – Plantation, Coffs Harbour (Free)
9 August 2012 – Yours and Owls, Wollongong
10 August 2012 – Good God Small Club, Sydney
11 August 2012 – Transit Bar, Canberra
16 August 2012 – Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury (Free)
17 August 2012 – Amplifier, Perth
18 August 2012 – Rocket Bar, Adelaide
24 August 2012 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
25 August 2012 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne

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Sophie Koh Tours Album Number 3

Sophie Koh wowed me with her most recent single “I Understand,” so I’m thrilled to see its album and accompanying tour aren’t too far away.

Oh My Garden, Sophie’s third record, will hit stores on July 6. It saw Sophie stepping away from her guitar and exploring new musical terrain through recording sessions with Brad Wood and Ben Lee in Los Angeles. The singles “Lo-Fi” and “I Understand” have been so strong that I expect big things from this release.

Sophie will celebrate Oh My Garden’s birth by playing some of her favourite venues over the next few months.

13 July 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
21 July 2012 – WheatSheaf Hotel, Adelaide
2 August 2012 – FBi Social, Sydney
12 August 2012 – Powerhouse, Brisbane
8 September 2012 – Alice Springs Festival, Alice Springs

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