Category: Tour Announcements

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Owl Eyes Tours “Raiders” Again

Following the digital release of her EP Raiders last week, touraholic Owl Eyes is wasting no time getting back on the road. She’ll embark on an ambitious 16-date national tour through August and September.

In exciting news for oft-neglected music fans, the tour will make pit stops in Tasmania and regional Western Australia. Hobart even gets an under-18s show, which should thrill those kids who usually miss out. It all kicks off at the newly reopened Palais in Hepburn Springs on August 19.

Tickets for the following Owl Eyes shows go on sale from the venues tomorrow.

19 August 2011 – The Palais, Hepburn Springs
20 August 2011 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
24 August 2011 – Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
25 August 2011 – Byron Bay Brewery, Byron Bay
26 August 2011 – Sol Bar, Maroochydore
27 August 2011 – Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
1 September 2011 – Goodgod, Sydney
2 September 2011 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
3 September 2011 – Transit Bar, Canberra
9 September 2011 – Hotel New York, Launceston
10 September 2011 – The Grand Poobah, Hobart (Under 18s matinee show)
10 September 2011 – Republic Bar, Hobart
15 September 2011 – Jive, Adelaide
16 September 2011 – The Villa “Speakeasy,” Perth
17 September 2011 – Malt Market Bar, Dunsborough
18 September 2011 – Norfolk Basement, Fremantle

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Polar Nation Hit Slopes on Back to the Top Tour

The Back to the Top tour has brought some of Australia’s most promising new acts to the snowfields for the last 13 years. Over that time the shows have introduced local audiences to then unknown bands like Bliss n Eso, Midnight Juggernauts, Rogue Traders, The Galvatrons, and more. And in 2011, Polar Nation will take their place as Back to the Top headliners.

Given the quality of previous bands who’ve taken the Back to the Top stage, we can expect big things from this unique Sydney outfit. They blend rock, hip-hop, electronic, and even American Indian sounds to create something really exciting.

You can score a free copy of Polar Nation’s new single “Sleep” through the band’s website, and if you like what you hear make sure you catch them on the slopes this ski season!

29 July 2011 – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
6 August 2011 – Swindlers, Mt Hotham
11 August 2011 – Red Bennies, Melbourne
31 August 2011 – Station Resort, Jindabyne

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Bachelor Girl Announce More Intimate Reunion Shows

Following the success of their recent reunion shows, Bachelor Girl have decided to play a few more dates. Tania Doko and James Roche will play intimate venues around New South Wales this July.

The duo will strip back their greatest hits, along with some of the new tracks from their album Loved & Lost: The Best of Bachelor Girl, for these up close and personal acoustic shows.

If you missed out last time, don’t make the same mistake next month. Tickets are available at the venues for the following shows.


26 July 2011 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
28 July 2011 – The Vault, Windsor
29 July 2011 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
30 July 2011 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
31 July 2011 – Lizotte’s, Sydney

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Mike Noga Announces Intimate Single Tour

The Drones’ Mike Noga earned rave reviews for his latest album The Balladeer Hunter and the supporting tour earlier this year, so he figures it’s only fair to hit the road again for the release of the new single “Ballad of an Ordinary Man.”

Instead of slogging it out in the country’s sweaty pubs, Mike’s taking a more civilised approach with three intimate shows in the major capitals. The dates come off the back of his run supporting Jordie Lane, so he should be in fine form. Tickets are available from the venues for the following shows.

27 August 2011 – The Workers Club, Melbourne
2 September 2011 – Beetle Bar, Brisbane
3 September 2011 – The Vanguard, Sydney

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The Ten Tenors Tour Diverse “Double Platinum” Album

The Ten Tenors are an Aussie institution, with the stuff it takes to woo mums and nannas across the country, and even a visiting Oprah Winfrey. They’ve sold around 200, 000 albums, toured five continents, and played everywhere from our own Opera House to the Royal Albert Hall. And now they’ve got a brand new album out on July 15.

Double Platinum, an ambitious double album, shows The Ten Tenors in unexpectedly eclectic mode. The usual suspects like “Nessun Dorma,” “O Fortuna,” and “Bring Him Home” from Les Mis are all represented on the second disc, but the first is pretty surprising. I never imagined I’d hear The Ten Tenors tackling Meatloaf, Queen, or Leonard Cohen, but they do.

Those musical risks should see The Ten Tenors appealing to a much younger audience when they make their way around the country this August. Here are all the places you can check out this incredible vocal group.


4 August 2011 – Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
5 August 2011 – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Melbourne
6 August 2011 – Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
8 August 2011 – Memorial Entertainment Centre, Bathurst
10 August 2011 – Panthers Leagues Club, Penrith
11 August 2011 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
12 August 2011 – Manning Entertainment Centre, Taree
13 August 2011 – Panthers RSL, Port Macquarie
14 August 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Tamworth
16 August 2011 – Lismore City Hall, Lismore
20 August 2011 – Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg
21 August 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Gladstone
23 August 2011 – Civic Theatre, Cairns
24 August 2011 – Civic Theatre, Townsville
25 August 2011 – Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, Mackay
31 August 2011 – Sydney Opera House, Sydney
1 & 2 September 2011 – QPAC, Brisbane

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Meatloaf Brings Guilty Pleasures to Australia

The music of Meat Loaf has always been one of my guilty pleasures, so it’s only fitting that the iconic singer is bringing his classic songs to Australia again on the Guilty Pleasures tour.

Meat’s tour will take in entertainment centers in the capitals and a few wineries to coincide with the release of his brand new album Hell in a Handbasket. The latter has to be the preferable choice. Can’t you just imagine belting out the Bat Out of Hell hits along with the big man himself, glass of red in hand? With the indoor venues being pretty large and impersonal, the wineries will definitely offer the better atmosphere.

While I love Meat Loaf’s music, I’m a bit hesitant to see him this time around though. Over the last few years whenever I’ve caught a live performance on TV the vocals have been patchy at best. Here’s hoping that he can bring it out for the fans this October. Tickets for all shows go on sale on July 4.

4 October 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
6 October 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
8 October 2011 – Bimbagden Winery, Hunter Valley
12 October 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
14 October 2011 – Melbourne, Rod Laver Arena
15 October 2011 – Yarra Valley, Rochford Winery
19 October 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
22 October 2011 – NIB Stadium, Perth

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Eagle and the Worm Tour “Goodtimes”

Melbourne’s Eagle and the Worm are celebrating the vinyl release of their critically acclaimed debut album Goodtimes with their only headlining tour of 2011.

You can get the 12-incher at the shows, along with a very limited edition 7-inch copy of the big single “Too Young.” It’s enough to get vinylphiles like myself pretty excited!

There’s something special about seeing a big eight-piece band like Eagle and the Worm doing their thing live. Tickets for the following shows are available at the venues.

13 August 2011 – Republic Bar, Hobart
18 August 2011 – The Nash, Geelong
19 August 2011 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
20 August 2011 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
24 August 2011 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
25 August 2011 – The Bakery, Perth
26 August 2011 – Mojo’s Bar, Fremantle
27 August 2011 – Ed Castle, Adelaide
8 September 2011 – BigSound, Brisbane
9 September 2011 – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
10 September 2011 – The Junkyard, Maitland

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King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Bring Surf Rock Back

Who said that surf rock was dead? The ingeniously named King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are bringing the style back, albeit with some rough edges, with their new single “Black Tooth.”

The tune comes from the band’s sophomore EP Willoughby’s Beach. It’s the sort of thing I can imagine Iggy Pop or Lou Reed tapping their hat too. It’s got that classic rock influence, but the end result is much dirtier and more rebellious with fuzzy vocals and wailing guitars.

While the recording sounds brilliant, something tells me this is a band that does their best work on the stage. You can see King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard do just that as they tour the east coast next month.

1 July 2011 – Deniliquin Club, Deniliquin
2 July 2011 – Castlemusic Festival, Castlemaine
8 July 2011 – Mum, World Bar, Sydney
9 July 2011 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
15 July 2011 – The Nash, Geelong
16 July 2011 – Plus One, Adelaide
23 July 2011 – Old Bar, Melbourne

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The Tiger & Me Impress with Double A-Side Single

As I race towards the weekend I’m always dragging my feet. It takes something special to get me exciting, but The Tiger & Me have done it with their double A-side single “So Let It Go/The Little and Lost.”

The songs have got a melodic pop center but they’re wrapped up in something much darker and more interesting. “So Let it Go” is epic and anthemic, while “The Little and Lost” shows a much quieter and more reflective side of the band. The songs come from The Howling Fire, the first of an ambitious series of three EPs for the band. The recordings will chart one person’s journey into madness and back out to sanity again. It sounds fascinating, and when a concept so interesting is backed up with great music I’m all ears.

If you are too you can catch the band at the following shows in the near future, including their EP launch at The Toff and a string of dates for the Melbourne Cabaret Festival.

9 July 2011 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne (with Sal Kimber and the Rolling Wheel)
22-24 July 2011 – Melbourne Cabaret Festival, Melbourne (with The Nymphs)
30 July 2011 – The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Adelaide (with Cheer Advisory Council)
5 August 2011 – The Wrong Crowd, Geelong
20 August 2011 – The Basement, Sydney (with Peregrine and Evan & The Brave)

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The Living End Announce Album Tour

The Living End are backing up the release of The Ending is Just the Beginning Repeating with a national tour.

With the album hitting stores on July 22, we’ll have a couple of months to learn the new tunes before The Living End lads take to the road in September. This tour is really back to basics, with the band shunning the big arenas they could no doubt fill for some of their favourite clubs and small theaters. The tour will kick off with an appearance at a lucky Aussie high school as part of JJJ’s Unearthed High.

General public tickets to the following shows go on sale on July 7, but fans can get a jump on the competition by signing up to the Living End mailing list before midnight June 29. You’ll receive a special code via e-mail for access to the June 30 presale.

2 September 2011 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
3 September 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
7 September 2011 – ANU Bar, Canberra
8 September 2011 – The Palace, Melbourne
10 September 2011 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
16 September 2011 – Metro City, Perth

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