Category: Tour Announcements

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Emmure Postpones Aussie Tour

New York metalcore act Emmure have postponed their Australian tour, which was scheduled to kick off next Wednesday in Brisbane.

No reason was given for the change, except for the standard “due to circumstances beyond the band’s control” line. That sort of thing is always hard for fans to hear, but at least there is happy news in the announcement that they’ll instead play here in May/June.

Dates and venues for the new Emmure run are yet to be confirmed, so the band is offering refunds to all current ticket holders. Simply take your tickets to your point of purchase for to get your money back.

Image source: Gunmetal Angel @ Wikimedia Commons

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The Waifs Tempting Tour

The Waifs have left us waiting two years for a tour, so they’re making amends in a big way with a monster run of dates through February and March.

The Western Australian born outfit, who now spend much of their time Stateside, will play shows to support their brand new album Temptation. With their sixth disc set to drop in early March, these shows will give some fans a little sneak peek at what’s to come.

Tickets are available from many of the venues now, and if they’re not already they will be soon!

22 February 2011 – Moruya Memorial Hall, Moruya
23 February 2011 – Anita’s Theatre, Wollongong
24 February 2011 – Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
26 February 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
27 February 2011 – Civic Theatre Newcastle, 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
17 March 2011 – The Forum, Melbourne
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 – TBA, Darwin
27 March 2011 – Mangrove Resort, Broome

Image source: The Waifs website

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The Church Announce Retrospective Albums Shows for America

The Church recently performed retrospective concerts in Melbourne, and they went so swimmingly the band’s decided to do it all again in the United States next February.

The Future Past Perfect shows will again see the Church performing three key albums from their career: 2009’s Untitled #23, 1992’s Priest=Aura, and finally Starfish from 1988.

Tickets for the following shows are available now through SeatGeek.

The Church

2 February 2011 – El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles
4 February 2011 –  Great American Music Hall, San Francisco
7 & 8 February 2011 – Triple Door, Seattle
11 February 2011 – Park West, Chicago
13 February 2011 – The Birchmere, Alexandria
15 February 2011 – The Trocadero, Philadelphia
16 February 2011 – Highline Ballroom, New York
17 February 2011 – B.B. King’s, New York
18 February 2011 – Showcase Live, Foxboro

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Old Man River, Passenger, and Daniel Lee Kendall Announce “One For the Road” Tour

Old Man River is teaming up with Passenger and Sounds of Oz favourite Daniel Lee Kendall for one big summer tour.

This is one of those really exciting bills for folks who love the art of songwriting and story-telling through music. It’s also taking in some gorgeous venues in the capitals and regional centers.

If you’re a bit skint from Christmas keep your ear to the ground, as Old Man River and Passenger will also play some free street gigs along the way.

Tickets for these shows are on sale from the venues.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 29: Members of the band Old Man River arrive on the red carpet at the third annual MTV Australia Video Music Awards 2007 at Acer Arena on April 29, 2007 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Patrick Riviere/Getty Images)


9 February 2011 – Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
10 February 2011 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
11 February 2011 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
12 February 2011 – Northern Star Hotel, Newcastle
18 February 2011 – The Soundlounge, Currumbin
19 February 2011 – Old Museum, Brisbane
24 February 2011 – Republic Bar, Hobart
25 February 2011 –  East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
26 & 27 February 2011 – Garden of Unearthly Delights, Adelaide Spiegeltent (Old Man River only)
26 February 2011 – Between the Bays Festival, Mornington Peninsula (Passenger only)
4 March 2011 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
5 March 2011 – Mojo’s, North Fremantle
6 March 2011 – Indi Bar, Scarborough
6 March 2011 – Nannup Festival, Nannup (Passenger only)

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Resist The Thought and Buried in Verona Headline “I Wanna Give It” Tour

Resist the Thought and Buried in Verona are teaming up for one big Aussie metal tour this summer.

The Sydney bands will play just about everywhere over January and February. Resist the Thought have been called one of the “best young metal acts to ever grace an Australian stage,” while Buried in Verona are riding a wave following the release of their second album Saturday Night Sever.

It’s great to see plenty of all ages shows on the schedule. Rock on young things! Tickets for all gigs are on sale now.

13 January 2011 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide, SA (All Ages)
14 January 2011 – Old Gaol, Mt Gambier (All Ages)
15 January 2011 – The National Hotel, Geelong (All Ages)
16 January 2011 – Musicman Megastore, Bendigo (All Ages)
20 January 2011 – The Harp Hotel, Wollongong (18+)
27 January 2011 – Hot Damn, Spectrum, Sydney (18+)
28 January 2011 – Minto PCYC, Campbelltown (All Ages)
29 January 2011 – The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle (18+)
30 January 2011 – The Wall, Sydney (All Ages)
2 February 2011 – Shed 5, Gold Coast (All Ages)
3 February 2011 – Boys Like Girls, X&Y Bar, Brisbane (18+)
4 February 2011 – The Fort, Brisbane (All Ages)
5 February 2011 – Black Box Theatre, Nambour (All Ages)
6 February 2011 – Youth Centre, Menai (All Ages)
12 February 2011 – Wesley Hall, Dubbo (All Ages)
18 February 2011 – Youth Centre, Tuggeranong (All Ages)
19 February 2011 – Masonic Hall, Blacktown (All Ages)
25 February 2011 – Amplifier Bar, Perth (18+)
26 February 2011 – YMCA HQ, Leederville (All Ages)

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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Lamb Kick Off World Tour in Australia

Lamb will launch their world tour in Australia next year, with sideshows announced in addition to their appearance at Playground Weekender.

The tour comes ahead of the release of Lamb’s new album 5, their first in eight long years. That won’t drop until May 5, naturally, so it’s pretty exciting that we’ll get a sneak peek at the new material. I’m sure fans will also appreciate that energy that comes from seeing a band at the start of the tour, when they’re at their freshest.

“There’s something fresh and new about the music we’re writing,” explained Lou Rhodes. “It hasn’t been this way since the first album when we felt utterly unconcerned with what anyone felt about what we were doing. It was about the music and the journey that it took us on. We said we wouldn’t make another Lamb album until we had something new to say. That time has definitely come.”

If you want to hear them say it, make sure you pick up some tickets when they go on sale on December 17.

17 February 2011 – Prince of Wales, Melbourne
18 February 2011 – Hi Fi, Brisbane
20 February 2011 – Playground Weekender Festival, Wisemans Ferry

Image used with permission from Playground Weekender

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Owl Eyes Does Summer Festivals, Shout Out Louds Support

Our very own Owl Eyes will be rubbing shoulders with some major international talent over the coming months.

She’ll support Swedish indie rockers Shout Out Louds at the East Brunswick Club, before gracing the stage at the Hot BBQ Festival in Portsea. Hot BBQ Festival might not grab the headlines of the Big Day Outs of this world, but with Mos Def, Hoodoo Gurus, and Boy and Bear all on the bill it should be every bit as hot as its name promises.

If you’re heading to Pyramid Rock, don’t miss Owl Eyes joining Illy for their new single “It Can Wait.” Her cameo appearance is bound to be one of the talking points of this year’s festival.

If you love Owl Eyes, and her new EP Faces, these are the places you can see her over the silly season!

31 December 2010 – Pyramid Rock Festival, Phillip Island (with Illy)
3 January 2011 – East Brunswick Club (supporting shout Out Louds)
22 January 2011 – Hot BBQ Festival, Portsea

Image used with permission from Shiny Entertainment

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The Beautiful Girls Kick Off East Coast Tour

Mat McHugh has just returned to Oz after touring the United States solo with the John Butler Trio, and he’s wasted no time getting back together with his Beautiful Girls band mates.

The band is kicking off a new tour in Sydney tonight to promote their new song “My Mind is an Echo Chamber.” The track is the third single lifted from The Beautiful Girls’ fourth album Spooks.

You can see The Beautiful Girls doing their thing over summer at the following shows.

10 December 2010 – Mona Vale Hotel, Sydney
6 January 2011 – Waves, Wollongong
7 January 2011 – The Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay
8 January 2011 – Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba
12 & 13 January 2011 – Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay
14 January 2011 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
15 January 2011 – The Hi Fi, Brisbane
16 January 2011 – Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra
20 January 2011 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully
21 January 2011 – POW Bandroom, Melbourne
22 January 2011 – Pier Live, Frankston
23 January 2011 – Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads

Image source: Hayden Jose @ Flickr

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The Dynamites Back in Australia for Summer Festivals

The Dynamites are another exciting act who are wasting no time in returning to our shores. They were only here in April, but already this soulful outfit featuring Charles Walker are planning a return visit.

The Dynamites are heading Down under to promote their new album, aptly titled Kaboom, which hits stores on January 7. The new tour will see them play prestigious local festivals and a sideshow in Melbourne.

If you like old school soul, you don’t want to miss these shows.

27-29 December 2010 – The Woodford Folk Festival, Woodfordia
30 December 2010 – Peats Ridge Festival, Peats Ridge
6-7 January 2011 – The Order of Melbourne, Melbourne
8 January 2011 – Sydney Festival First Night, Sydney
9 January 2011 – Becks Bar @ Sydney Festival, Sydney

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash

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De La Soul Back in Oz for Anniversary Album Tour

When De La Soul announced their Australian tour last year, I was pretty surprised. I was even more surprised when the shows sold out. Decades had passed since the hip hop band charted with songs like “Ring Ring” and “(A Rollerskatin Jam Called) Saturdays” after all.

Clearly the band was encouraged by those sold out shows, because a year later they’re heading back to our shores. If you missed out on tickets last time around, or you’re just ready for a second serve, make sure you check out the shows next February. The gigs will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the seminal album De La Soul is Dead, and see the band playing the record from start to finish.

General release tickets go on sale on December 13 in Melbourne, the 14th in Sydney, and 17th in Perth. But if you want to get a jump on the competition, head to Peace Music. They’re selling discounted $55 tickets, but there are just 150 for each city so you’ll need to be quick!

10 February 2011 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
11 February 2011 – Billboards, Melbourne
12 February 2011 – Metro City, Perth

Image used with permission from Heapsaflash