Category: Tour Announcements

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King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard Tour Bloody Ripper

King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard are hitting the road to promote their brand new single “Bloody Ripper.”

I was expecting something incredibly dark considering the title and gory tour poster, but the song almost feels cheerful! It’s the first cut from King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard’s debut album, which was recorded this month in Melbourne. Perhaps releasing it so soon is the secret to making sure the track feels fresh!

King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard are playing some of their favourite venues this month and the next to promote the single’s release.

29 April 2012 – Bar Open, Melbourne
4 May 2012 – The National Hotel, Geelong
5 May 2012 – The Edinburgh Castel, Adelaide
10 May 2012 – Goodgod Small Club, Sydney
12 May 2012 – Judith Wright Centre, Brisbane
19 May 2012 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart

Image used with permission from Show Off Services

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Prince Tour Finally Announced

The rumours have been flying for some time and now it’s confirmed: Prince is heading Down Under for only the third time in his career.

We’re promised this tour will be worth the wait. There’s no latest release album to plug, so instead we’ll hear hit after hit. Some three hours of them by all accounts, which is about the time we’ll need to hear most of our favourites! Prince also plays a different show each night, so I expect plenty of big fans to take in all three gigs. Tickets are quite reasonable with the most expensive topping $199, so it’s not such a big ask to take in the trio.

It’s all very sudden, with tickets going on sale next Monday and Prince touching down less than a month later. There isn’t enough time for a presale, so I’m crossing my fingers that Ticketek’s website doesn’t melt down under the demand of thousands of fans! At least not before I score my ticket anyway! Here are those all important dates!

11 May 2012 – Allphones Arena, Sydney
14 May 2012 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
18 May 2012 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Image source: Penner @ Wikimedia Commons

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The Strums Go Sailing

Brisbane rockers The Strums are taking their music on the road, and on the water, this month to support their new single “Gimme Some Hope,” the second cut from their debut EP Are You Picking Up What I’m Putting Down.

The shows should help convert music lovers to The Strums foot-stomping, hip-shaking brand of rock and roll. With three national tours in the last six months, The Strums are running like a well-oiled machine.

The run of dates kicks off in The Strums’ home town with a pretty unusual gig. How many bands can say they’ve played on a boat cruising around the Brisbane River? From there the band will take in the pubs and clubs on Australia’s major capitals and key regional centres.

13 April 2012 – Boatcruise ‘Southbank Wharf A,’ Brisbane
26 April 2012 – The National Hotel, Geelong
27 April 2012 – The Loft, Warrnambool
28 April 2012 – The Grace Darling, Melbourne
3 May 2012 – Gallery Bar @ Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
4 May 2012 – Yours and Owls, Wollongong
5 May 2012 – The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
11 May 2012 – The Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
12 May 2012 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide

Image used with permission from Footstomp Records

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Owl Eyes Tours “Crystalised”

She’s been so busy touring the country it’s amazing to think Owl Eyes had any time to hit the studio. But she did, and the brand new single “Crystalised” is the result.

The track is the follow-up to Owl Eyes’ breakthrough single “Raiders.” It’s taken a whole year for a new song to hit the airwaves, but if the early reaction from fans and critics is any indication it was worth the wait.

Owl Eyes’ will take a well-deserved break from songwriting to take “Crystalised” to the masses. The shows will give fans a sneaky first listen to the songs from her forthcoming debut album, as well as some old favourites.

Tickets are on sale now through Moshtix.

18 May 2012 – Jive Bar, Adelaide
20 May 2012 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
24 May 2012 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
25 May 2012 – Oh Hello, Brisbane
26 May 2012 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore

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Split Seconds Announce “Top Floor” Tour

After a big 2011, which saw them releasing a self-titled EP and taking three national tours, Split Seconds are ready for the next chapter. They’ll start that part of the story soon with the release of a new single “Top Floor” and an Aussie tour supporting it.

“Top Floor” is a handclapping, melodic pop gem, and our first taste of Split Seconds’ debut album. The song drops on April 18, which will give fans plenty of time to learn the words before the tour commences.

This is no ordinary run of dates either. With Sydney psychedelic popsters Underlights sharing top billing, the shows should be real parties! Tickets go on sale tomorrow from the venues and usual outlets.

10 May 2012 – Northcote Social Club, Northcote
12 May 2012 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
18 May 2012 – X&Y Bar, Fortitude Valley
19 May 2012 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
24 May 2012 – Good God Bar, Sydney
25 May 2012 – The Beresford, Surry Hills

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Gossling Reveals EP Tracks on YouTube

Gossling’s new EP Intentional Living doesn’t drop until April 20, but she’s giving fans a sneak peek through her YouTube page. Every week she’ll record one of the disc’s tracks at Melbourne’s Bake House Studios before unleashing it on the public.

“We wanted to create something special for the release of Intentional Living,” Gossling explained. “So we decided to create our own space at Bake House Studios where we could film each track from the new EP live, giving fans a taste of what they can expect from not only the new release but also from the Intentional Living tour which will start days after the EP is released.”

The quirky space, seen in this live version of “Wild Love” was decorated with the help of Melbourne yarn bombers Yarn Corner. The project sounds like a great way to get more bums on seats as Gossling travels around this wide brown land, although with “Boys Like You” still enjoying chart success I can’t imagine that will be a concern.

If this live video’s got you in the Gossling mood make sure you check her out supporting 360, Josh Pyke, or fronting her own shows in the coming months.

26 April 2012 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
27 April 2012 – Clarendon Guest House, Katoomba
28 April 2012 – The Basement, Sydney
29 April 2012 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
2 May 2012 – Little Creatures Loft, Fremantle
3 May 2012 – The Bird, Northbridge
4 May 2012 – Wheatsheaf Hotel, Adelaide
5 May 2012 – Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury
11 May 2012 – The Forum Melbourne, Melbourne
12 May 2012 – Elder Hall @ University of Adelaide, Adelaide (supporting Josh Pyke – 18+)
18 May 2012 – The Tivoli, Brisbane (supporting Josh Pyke – 18+)
19 May 2012 – The York Theatre @ Seymour Centre, Sydney (supporting Josh Pyke – All Ages)
8 June 2012 – Waves, Wollongong (supporting 360 – 18+)
9 June 2012 – Come Together Festival, Sydney (supporting 360 – All Ages)
10 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (supporting 360 – 18+)
11 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ midday)
15 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne (supporting 360 – 18+)
16 June 2012 – Pier Live, Frankston (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ 1 pm)
16 June 2012 – Pier Live, Frankston (supporting 360 – 18+)
17 June 2012 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ midday)
20 June 2012 – The Gov, Adelaide (supporting 360 – All Ages)
22 June 2012 – Villa, Perth (supporting 360 – 18+)
23 June 2012 – Astor Theatre, Perth (supporting 360 – Under 18s @ 1 pm)

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Chance Waters Tours “Infinity”

Chance Waters is backing up the recent release of his gorgeous single “Infinity” with a run of shows along the Aussie east coast.

Chance has done plenty of touring under his old moniker Phatchance, including headlining dates and concerts supporting Method Man & Redman, De La Soul, Drapht, and Bliss N Eso. But these shows mark a new chapter for the urban performer who’s left his old stage name behind.

Catch up with this talented hip hop artist at the following shows.

27 April 2012 – Plantation Hotel, Coffs Harbour
28 April 2012 – Brewery, Byron Bay (Free)
11 May 2012 – Chatswood Club, Chatswood
18 May 2012 – Beaches Hotel, Newcastle (Free)
19 May 2012 – FBi Social, Sydney

Image used with permission from Reckoning Entertainment

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Flo Rida Promotes Good Feeling Down Under

Flo Rida’s new EP Good Feeling is in Australian music stores today, and the man himself won’t be too far behind. The American urban artist will visit Australia for a promotional tour between April 11 and 15.

It promises to be a busy time for Flo, who’ll meet his fans at Sydney and Melbourne’s shopping centres and rub shoulders with television’s elite at the Logie Awards.

I might be showing my age, but in my day in store appearances happened in shopping centres. These days it seems all the fun’s moved to the car parks. Flo Rida will appear at the level 8 car park in Westfield Parramatta at 4 pm on April 12 before jetting to the car park opposite Plaza Centre Way at Eastland Shopping Centre at noon on April 14.

Will you catch the Flo?

Image credit: Chad Griffith

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Smitty & B. Goode Tour Rocking New EP

There’s no mucking around with Smitty & B. Goode. This rocking local twosome has just released a second EP We’ll Take It From Here, and you can hear the whole thing in just eight minutes!

There are four tracks in all, each one a good honest slice of old fashioned rock and roll. There are no tricks to it, perhaps because it was recorded in a Sydney community centre! The video for “Rock ‘n’ Roll Music” takes you inside the recording process. It’s all very back to basics, using the natural acoustics of the makeshift studio to great effect. It’s got some rough edges, but the passion of the players is infectious.

What you hear is what you get with Smitty & B. Goode. They’re two lads that love their music, so much so that they recently escaped the corporate grind to work on their craft full time. Without a day job to fall back on it, it sounds like they need fans to attend their EP launch tour more than ever! Get out and show your support at the following shows.

6 April 2012 – Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney
15 April 2012 – Botany View Hotel, Newtown
27 April 2012 – Mum @ World Bar, Kings Cross
3 May 2012 – Old Bar, Fitzroy
4 May 2012 – Retreat Hotel, Brunswick
10 August 2012 – The Exeter Hotel, Adelaide
11 August 2012 – The Squatter’s Arms, Thebarton

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Hanson Back Again & Touring Oz

Hold on to your eardrums; Hanson are heading back to Australia.

Probably their fans have mellowed a bit since the band’s glory days, but I still expect a bit of hysteria when those blonde brothers visit Australia this September, some seven years after their last trip Down Under.

No doubt we’ll enjoy a bit of “MMMBop” and other Middle of Nowhere gems, but the trio are also touring to promote their fifth album Shout It Out. Slated for a summer release, the disc promises that optimistic blend of soul and pop the band has always produced, albeit with some deeper vocals.

Tickets for Hanson’s brand new shows go on sale on April 12 from the usual outlets.

13 September 2012 – HQ, Adelaide
14 September 2012 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne
15 September 2012 – HiFi, Sydney
20 September 2012 – HiFi, Brisbane
21 September 2012 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
22 September 2012 – Metropolis, Fremantle

Image used with permission from Riothouse Publicity