Category: Tour Announcements

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Katie Noonan Announces Final Emporer’s Box Tour

Katie Noonan is preparing to tour the country with her Captains one last time before returning to her trio Elixir.

If you want to catch Katie playing the tracks from the highly acclaimed album Emperor’s Box, this tour is the time to do it. The venues are first class, so add in Katie’s soaring vocals and some incredible tunes and you’ve got a recipe for a great night out!

I can only hope that this doesn’t spell the end of The Captains. They’ve produced some amazing music, which has excited me more than any other Katie Noonan venture since George. I’ll cross my fingers that we haven’t seen the last of them.

Tickets are on sale from the venues for the following shows.

21 & 22 February 2011 – The Famous Speigeltent, Adelaide
25 February 2011 – Kings Park, Perth
26 & 27 February 2011 – The Famous Speigeltent at The Arts Centre, Melbourne
4 March 2011 – Judith Wright Centre Theatre, Brisbane
5 March 2011 – The Factory Theatre, Sydney
18 March 2011 – Lizotte’s Dee Why
19 & 20 March 2011 – Blue Mountains Folk Festival

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Chris Brown Starts World Tour in Oz

Chris Brown is no doubt hoping that Australia’s forgiven him his nasty temper when he kicks off his world tour here this April.

The tour will promote Chris’ forthcoming album F.A.M.E., which hits stores in March. The lead single “Yeahx3” is currently sitting at number five on the ARIA charts, so it seems he’s still got some fans out there.

They’re likely to lap up the concert’s amazing bill, which features Jessica Mauboy, Justice Crew, and DJ Havana Brown. It’s an awesome line-up which should help this troubled R’n’B singer sell out his big venues.

Tickets for the following shows go on sale through Ticketek on February 4.

20 April 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
23 April 2011 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
26 April 2011 – Acer Arena, Sydney
29 April 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
3 May 2011 – Burswood Dome, Perth

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Keith! Party Announce Album Tour

Roof RaisersFeelgood Melbourne hip-hop outfit Keith! Party will hit the east coast capitals later this month to support their sophomore album Roof Raisers.

When I reviewed this disc last year I mentioned its party atmosphere, and I don’t expect anything but a major celebration when the band does it live. There can be up to 20 people in the posse at any one time, including dancers, DJs, performance artists, and even a contortionist. I imagine they have a pretty mad tour bus!

If you want to join in the fun, make sure you catch Keith! Party at the following venues.

8 January 2011 – The Decline of Modern Civilisation @ Step Inn, Fortitude Valley
15 January 2011 – Death Rave @ Dirty Shirlows, Marrickville
25 January 2011 – Official Album Launch @ Newtown Workers Club, Fitzroy

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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)

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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

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