Category: Tour Announcements

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Kylie Minogue Brings Aphrodite Tour to Oz

Kylie Minogue is winging her way back home from a national tour this June. Kylie’s Aphrodite Les Foiles tour will take in the major capitals, starting with Brisbane on June 3.

Expect a grand spectacle when Kylie touches down. The show apparently features multiple sets, a big golden horse, and water features. Then there is the set list, which combines newies from Aphrodite with plenty of old favourites.

Melbourne ex-pats Gypsy & The Cat are the unlikely support act. Pop princess meets indie darlings? Interesting!

Tickets for the following shows go on sale from March 15.

3 June 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
7 & 8 June 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
14 & 15 June 2011 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
18 June 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
22 June 2011 – Burswood Dome,  Perth

Image source: Georges Biard @ Wikimedia Commons

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Alex Lloyd and the Pigram Brothers Unite for Mad Bastards Soundtrack

Award winning singer-songwriter Alex Lloyd has teamed up with indigenous outfit the Pigram Brothers for the soundtrack to local drama flick, Mad Bastards.

The album has a rootsy feel with nods to country, blues, and even a dash of calypso. It’s so great to see our local artists scoring our films with such exciting, original music. The Mad Bastards soundtrack hits record stores on April 8, ahead of the film’s release on May 5.

The newly formed Mad Bastards Trio will showcase their new tunes around the country in April and May. This is such a rare collaboration and the concerts are in such intimate venues that they’re sure to be something special. Tickets go on sale from the venues on March 10.

25 & 26 April 2011 – Byron Bay Bluesfest, Byron Bay
19 May 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane
20 & 21 May 2011 – Notes Live, Newtown
25 May 2011 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
26 May 2011 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
27 & 28 May 2011 – Mojos Bar, North Fremantle

Image used with permission from AUM PR

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Watussi Are 1000% Back, and 1000% Handsome

Watussi are back, and just a little bit full of themselves. The fun loving Aussie lads are gearing up for an East Coast tour to promote their new EP, 1000% Handsome.

Acclaimed producer Joel Hamilton (BlakRoc, Tom Waits, Talib Kweli) has injected Watussi’s new EP with some old school Latin rock flavour and an infectious energy. 1000% Handsome hits record stores on March 11.

Watussi are a real party band, so the best way to experience them is on the stage. Prepare to have a ball at the following shows.

10 March 2011 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
11 March 2011 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (EP Launch)
19 March 2011 – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
20 March 2011 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
23 March 2011 – UNE Bistro, Armidale
24 March 2011 – The Step Inn, Brisbane
25 March 2011 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
30 March 2011 – ANU Bar, Canberra
31 March 2011 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
1 April 2011 – Baroque Bar @ Carrington Hotel, Katoomba
2 April 2011 – Beach Rd Hotel, Bondi Beach
3 April 2011 – Queen’s Wharf Brewery, Newcastle

Image used with permission from Positive Feedback

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Facebook Fans Chart Bliss n Eso’s New Tour

Australia’s biggest hip hop act Bliss n Eso will head out for one big tour in May and June to promote their number one selling album Running on Air.

This tour takes a pretty unusual path, but it’s the result of a Facebook competition where fans helped to decide the route. That accounts for the bizarre venues like the Old Mt. Gambier Gaol and City Hall in Hobart!

Some of those venues might be small, but Bliss n Eso are still promising “one of the largest scale tours from an Australian act in years.” That’s not bad considering all tickets will give you change from a fifty!

Horrorshow and Big B will join the Sydney band at the following shows. Tickets will be available from the venues from March 7.

6 May 2011 – University of New England (The Stro), Armidale (18+)
13 May 2011 – The Mangrove Hotel, Broome (18+)
21 May 2011 – Challenge Stadium, Perth (All Ages)
28 May 2011 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (All Ages)
3 June 2011 – Festival Hall, Melbourne (All Ages)
10 June 2011 – Riverstage, Brisbane (All Ages)
11 June 2011 – Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sunshine Coast (All Ages)
12 June 2011 – Showground, Coffs Harbour (All Ages)
17 June 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide (All Ages)
18 June 2011 – Old Mt. Gambier Gaol, Mt. Gambier (All Ages)
24 June 2011 – The Warehouse, Devonport (18+)
25 June 2011 – City Hall, Hobart (All Ages)

Image source: Bliss n Eso press kit

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Israel Cannan Tours Single “Set Me Free”

Few artists invest as much in their creative vision as Israel Cannan. We saw him write, engineer, and play all the instruments on his sophomore album Walk. So now it’s out, you’d think the hard work would be over, right? Not a chance.

Israel’s just released a new single “Set Me Free” and to promote it he’s made this music video. For most artists that simply means time in front of the camera, but that’s too easy. Israel actually directed and edited the film clip too. Is there anything he can’t do?

Apparently not, because now we’ll see him setting off on his first national tour. It all kicks off this Friday in Adelaide. Tickets are available now from the venues for the following shows. If he puts as much work into those gigs as he does everything else, they’re going to be pretty spectacular.

25 February 2011 – Fringe Festival, Adelaide
26 February 2011 – The Exeter Hotel, Adelaide
27 February 2011 – La Mar Sundays, Adelaide
1 March 2011 – Mojo’s, Fremantle
3 March 2011 – The Raval, Sydney
18 March 2011 – The Front Gallery, Canberra
19 March 2011 – Bertha Brown, Melbourne
25 March 2011 – Gallery, Forster
26 March 2011 – The Loft, Gold Coast
15 April 2011 – The Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay

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Amy Meredith Announce Only 2011 Tour

Amy Meredith’s album Restless just won’t quit. It’s already notched up an impressive four hit singles, and come early March another one will hit radio. The band isn’t even sure what they’ll release next from this strong debut disc, but the band’s sure to have another hit on its hands.

In anticipation of even more chart success, Amy Meredith will school us all on how it’s done with their Higher Education tour. The tour is set to be a six-week party, with Sony stable mates Tonight Alive also on the bill.

It’ll be a fitting send off for Amy Meredith, who will embark on a songwriting trip to the United States in March. In fact, these will be the band’s only local shows in 2011, so if you’re a fan you won’t want to miss them.

Tickets officially go on sale on February 24, but as a member of Posse I can offer my readers pre-sale tickets. Just click on the links below to score yours before the general public!

Amy Meredith

11 May  2011 – Bended Elbow, Ballarat
12 May  2011 – Bended Elbow, Geelong
13 May 2011 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
14 May 2011 – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne (Over 18s)
15 May 2011 – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne (Under 18s)
19 May 2011 – Players Bar, Mandurah
20 May 2011 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury (Over 18s)
21 May 2011 – Capitol, Perth (Over 18s)
22 May 2011 – Fly By Night, Fremantle (Under 18s)
25 May 2011 – The Uni Bar, Wollongong
26 May  2011 – Level One @ Newcastle Leagues Club, Newcastle
27 May  2011 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
1 June 2011 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast (Over 18s)
2 June 2011 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
3 June 2011 – The Zoo, Brisbane (Over 18s)
4 June 2011 – Princess Theatre, Brisbane (Under 18s)
10 June 2011 – ANU Refectory, Canberra

Image used with permission from Revolutions Per Minute

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Architecture in Helsinki Bundle Album with Tour Tickets

It’s been three long years since Architecture in Helsinki toured our fair land, but they’re getting set to break the drought.

In addition to appearances at Playground Weekend, MS Fest, Golden Plains, and the Groovin the Moo shows, the indie pop act will play headline dates in a number of capital cities.

The gigs come after the release of their new album Moment Bends, which is scheduled to hit record stores on April 8. Take a listen to the fun first single “Contact High” below.

If the song has whetted your appetite, make sure you snap up some tickets for the following shows when they go on sale on February 28. All tickets come with a copy of the Moment Bends, so they’re great value!

15 May 2011 – The Capitol, Perth
26 May 2011 – Hi-Fi Bar, Melbourne
27 May 2011 – Hi-Fi Bar, Brisbane

Image source: Lisa Hernesniemi @ Wikimedia Commons

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Only The Sea Slugs Tour “Big Sky” Single

With an unlikely name and killer new single “Big Sky,” I predict Only The Sea Slugs are going to prove pretty unforgettable. Just to be sure the band will travel down the east coast to spruik their new tune next month.

This song’s arrangement is so simple, but its unique instrumentation and poignant lyrics about isolation in the urban jungle really speak to me. The song is the first single from Only The Sea Slugs’ debut EP Dreamstate.

If you dig it make sure you catch Only The Sea Slugs doing their thing at the following shows.

4 March 2011 – The Gallery Bar @ The Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
11 March 2011 – The Great Northern Hotel, Newcastle
12 March 2011 – The Gallery Bar @ The Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
16 March 2011 – The Workers Club, Fitzroy
19 March 2011 – The Gallery Bar @ The Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
24 March 2011 – Lambda Lambda Lambda @ Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
26 March 2011 – The Gallery Bar @ The Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

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The Waifs Tempting Aussie Tour

It’s been four long years since The Waifs released their last album Sun Dirt Water, so I’m thrilled to hear some new material from this Western Australian folk act. Below I’ve posted “Angela” a stunning song from the band’s new album Temptation.

I am completely in love with this tune. It’s just so pretty and soulful and gorgeous, the kind of thing you want to play to all your friends. Thank goodness for this blog that allows me to do just that! If this is an indication of what we can expect from Temptation, the album’s going to be a stunner.

Temptation apparently sees The Waifs returning to their roots, with stripped back performances and songs contributed by all band members. The band laid it down while living together above Minneapolis’ Underwood Studios, playing, cooking, and reminiscing over a period of two weeks.

“You just went downstairs when it was your turn to do a take,” explained guitarist Josh Cunningham. “It was a great atmosphere to make an album in and I think you can hear that on the recordings.”

Temptation hits record stores on March 4, by which point The Waifs will already be winging their way around the country. You can see them live at the following venues around the country.

22 February 2011 – Moruya Memorial Hall, Moruya
23 February 2011 – Anita’s Theatre, Wollongong
24th February 2011 – Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
26 February 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
27 February 2011 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
1 March 2011 – The Northern, Byron Bay
2 March 2011 – Nambour Civic Centre, Nambour
3 March 2011 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
5 March 2011 – Old Broadwater Farm, Busselton
6 March 2011 – Castelli Estate, Denmark
8 March 2011 – Performing Arts Centre, Mandurah
9 March 2011 – Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle
10 March 2011 – Astor Theatre, Perth
12 & 13 March 2011 – Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy
15 March 2011 – The Gov, Adelaide
16 March 2011 – The Forum, Melbourne
17 March 2011 – The Forum, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
19 & 20 March 2011 – Blue Mountains Folk Festival, Katoomba
21 March 2011 – Moncrieff Theatre, Bundaberg
23 March 2011 – James Cook University Uni Club, Townsville
24 March 2011 – Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns
26 March 2011 – Darwin Ski Club, Darwin
27 March 2011 – Mangrove Resort Hotel, Broome

Image used with permission from Stephen Green Consulting

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Glenn Richards Plays Victoria

Watching Augie March signer Glenn Richards doing his thing live is always something special. Performances have been rare since he released his solo album Glimjack last year, but he’s treating us to a few next month.

Glenn Richards will be joined by a stellar band featuring Dan Luscombe and Mike Noga of the Drones, You Am I’s Steve Hesketh, Ben Bourke of Ned Collette, and Chris Richards of The Beautiful Few.

Victorians are the lucky ones though, as all the announced gigs are in Glenn’s home state. Hopefully it won’t be too long before he treats the rest of Australia to some of those shows. Until then, here are the dates!

17 March 2011 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
18 March 2011 – Nortcote Social Club, Melbourne
19 March 2011 – Mossvale Music Festival, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Footstomp Music