Category: Tour Announcements

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Casey Donovan Still Big, Beautiful, and Sexy

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Casey Donmovan arrives at the 2009 Deadly Awards at Sydney Opera House on October 15, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Gaye Gerard/Getty Images)

When most of my female peers were gunning for Anthony Callea to take out the Australian Idol crown in 2004, I had my money on Casey Donovan. She’d moved me all season with her performances that were honest and mature beyond her years, and I was thrilled to see her take out the title.

Needless to say, I wasn’t so happy with the way she struggled to get the industry support of previous winner Guy Sebastian, or need I say it, Mr Callea. I’m proud though that Casey has kept the dream alive and found her feet as an independent artist. She’s wrapped up a critically acclaimed tour with the musical The Sapphires, which saw her perform at the Daegu International Musical Festival in South Korea.

She’s also preparing to embark on her Big, Beautiful & Sexy tour next month to coincide with the saucy single of the same name, which will get a digital release on August 7. Tour dates have been announced for New South Wales and Queensland with more expected to follow soon.

Until then, these are the places you can see the incredible Casey Donovan.

7 August 2010 – Rooty Hill RSL, Rooty Hill
20 August 2010 – Slide, Darlinghurst
21 August 2010 – Wentworthville Leagues Club, Wentworthville
28 August 2010 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
29 August 2010 – Lizotte’s, Newcastle
16 September 2010 – QUT Festival Theatre @ Brisbane Powerhouse, Brisbane

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Gypsy and The Cat Announce Aussie Splendour Sideshows

Aussie expats Gypsy and The Cat are returning home to play a swag of shows. You can see these Melbourne born Londoners supporting Foals and The Strokes around the country, playing the main stage at Splendour in the Grass, and headlining two just announced sideshows.

If you don’t know Gypsy and The Cat yet you’re in for a real treat. The band combines electro vibes with a splash of folk-pop to create a cruisy, retro soundscape.

These shows will support the release of their debut single “Time to Wander,” and give fans a sneak peek at their album before it hits stores later this year. Around the same time Gypsy and The Cat will be back in Oz to play Parklife, but I’d much rather see them at these more intimate gigs than that massive festival.

This time around, these are the places you can see these up and coming ex-pats!

24 July 2010 – The Gov, Adelaide (with Foals)
26 & 27 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne (with Foals)
28 July 2010 – Manning Bar, Sydney (with Foals)
29 July 2010 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (with The Strokes)
30 July 2010 – Festival Hall, Melbourne (with The Strokes)
31 July 2010 – Splendour In The Grass, Woodford
4 August 2010 – Toff In Town, Melbourne (with Clubfeet)
5 August 2010 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (with Jinja Safari and Step Panther)

Image used with permission from Sony Music Australia

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John Farnham Back With New Live Tour and Album

The legendary John Farnham is heading out on the road for shows all around the country this October and November. The dates include a handful of Day on the Green winery shows, and a special show at Luna Park celebrating the amusement park’s 75th birthday.

“I love doing outdoor shows and the vineyards around Australia are beautiful venues to perform at,” John said on the announcement of these shows, adding that “the opportunity to perform at an iconic venue such as Luna Park was something I just couldn’t say no to. Performing in an intimate venue will be fantastic.”

We can expect to hear plenty of old favourites, and a couple of new songs. These tracks will feature on John’s new album which should be in stores this October. That should give fans just enough time to learn the words!

John will be joined on the tour by some top-notch supports including Katie Noonan, Richard Clapton, and Ross Wilson.

Tickets go on sale from the usual outlets from July 30.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 03: Singer John Farnham performs on stage in the Lyric Theatre on September 3, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)


4 October 2010 – Big Top @ Luna Park, Sydney
23 October 2010 – Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley (with Kate Ceberano and Vika & Linda)
30 October 2010 – Robert Oatley Wines, Mudgee (with Ross Wilson and Richard Clapton)
27 November 2010 – Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth (with Ross Wilson and Richard Clapton)
2 November 2010 – AIS Arena, Canberra (with Katie Noonan)
6 November 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Wollongong (with Katie Noonan)
8 November 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Newcastle (with Katie Noonan)
11 November 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Tamworth (with Katie Noonan)
13 November 2010 – RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast (with Katie Noonan)
20 November 2010 – Coopers Brewery, Regency Park (with Katie Noonan)

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Gorillaz Announce First Aussie Tour

It’s no real surprise to anyone who follows the Gorillaz, but Damon Albarn’s virtual rock outfit will tour Australia for the first time this December.

Animated bass player Murdoc has been busy tweeting about the tour for days, but it’s nice for fans to have that official confirmation and all-important dates. The tour comes on the back of the release of the band’s third album Plastic Beach.

This should be some intriguing shows, and if the rave reviews from their Coachella and Glastonbury performances are anything to go by, some pretty spectacular ones. Tickets go on sale from the regular outlets on August 6.

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 25: Damon Albarn of Gorillaz performs on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2010 on June 25, 2010 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Getty Images)


6 December 2010 – Burswood Dome, Perth
8 December 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
11 December 2010 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
16 December 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
19 December 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

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Amy Meredith Annouce Restless Album Tour

It’s been a big year for Amy Meredith, with the release of two smash singles and a top 10 album. Now the band are looking to celebrate with their Restless album tour.

The run of gigs will take in 18 cities across Oz this September and October. They’ll definitely be in the zone, as these shows come off the back of a swag of dates supporting Grinspoon.

There are plenty of opportunities to see Amy Meredith in the coming months, and that’s just how they like it. Tickets for the Grinspoon shows are already on sale, and the Restless tour tickets will join them this Friday!

4 August 2010 – Station Resort, Jindabyne (with Grinspoon)
5 August 2010 – Capital, Wagga Wagga (with Grinspoon)
6 August 2010 – Panthers, Bathurst (with Grinspoon)
7 August 2010 – Ex-Services, Orange (with Grinspoon)
8 August 2010 – Panthers, Penrith (with Grinspoon)
11 August 2010 – Campbelltown RSL, Campbelltown (with Grinspoon)
12 August 2010 – Castle Hill RSL, Castle Hill (with Grinspoon)
13 August 2010 – Waves, Wollongong (with Grinspoon)
15 August 2010 – Entrance Leagues, Bateau Bay (with Grinspoon)
9 September 2010 – Inferno, Traralgon (with Grinspoon)
10 September 2010 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully (with Grinspoon)
11 September 2010 – Pier Live, Frankston (with Grinspoon)
12 September 2010 – Settlers, Mildura (with Grinspoon)
15 September 2010 – Eureka Hotel, Geelong (with Grinspoon)
16 September 2010 – Shadows, Mt Gambier (with Grinspoon)
17 September 2010 – The Gov, Adelaide (with Grinspoon)
22 September 2010 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
23 September 2010 – Mojo’s, Fremantle
24 September 2010 – The Players Club, Mandurah
25 September 2010 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
1 October 2010  – The Zoo, Brisbane
2 October 2010  – Coolangatta Hotel
3 October 2010  – The Northern, Byron Bay
13 October 2010  – The Maram, Canberra
14 October 2010  – Wollongong University, Wollongong
15 October 2010  – Factory Theatre, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)
16 October 2010  – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
20 October  2010  – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
21 October 2010  – Barwon Club, Geelong
22 October 2010  – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
23 October 2010  – The Loft, Warnambool
28 October 2010  – Republic Bar, Hobart
29 October 2010  – Hotel New York, Launceston
30 October 2010  – Adelaide University Bar, Adelaide (Licensed All Ages)

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The Amity Affliction Take Album to Regional Australia

Brisbane’s The Amity Affliction have been tearing up capital cities all around the country on their Youngbloods launch tour, but they’re not done yet. As the tour comes to a close, the band are preparing to take the album to regional centres along the East Coast.

The Amity Affliction will barely have a month to rest before setting off on The Anchors tour this August. It’ll take in small towns in Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, and luckily for their many underage fans most shows will be all ages events.

The Amity Affliction are preparing to launch their attack on the United Kingdom and United States at the end of this year, so these shows might be the last ones we’ll get for a while!

Tickets go on sale for the following gigs tomorrow!

20 August 2010 – Anti @ Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully (18+)
21 August 2010 – Pier Live, Frankstown (18+)
22 August 2010 – The Castle, Dandenong (All Ages)
25 August 2010 – The Loft, Warrnambool (18+)
26 August 2010 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (18+)
27 August 2010 – Centenary Hall, Wollongong (All Ages)
28 August 2010 – Masonic Hall, Blacktown (All Ages)
29 August 2010 – Oasis Youth Centre, Wyong (All Ages)
31 August 2010 – The Cambridge, Newcastle (18+)
2 September 2010 – High School, Byron Bay (All Ages)
3 September 2010 – Albert Waterways, Gold Coast (All Ages)
4 September 2010 – PCYC, Gladstone (All Ages)
5 September 2010 – QRI Hall, Rockhampton (All Ages)
8 September 2010 – Fitzys Mbar, Loganholme (18+)

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The Bloodpoets “Dance” Around Oz

Brisbane quintet The Bloodpoets will groove their way around the country to promote their brand new single “Dance.” The track is the first taste of the band’s sophomore album, which should hit shelves later this year.

The single, and its riff-driven electro beats, represents a change in musical direction for the band.

“‘Dance’ is characterised by these riffs, whereas previously we wrote a four-minute chord song, focusing on arrangements of instruments and vocal delivery” explained singer/songwriter Tom Murphy. “The writing process for Dance was different. It was born during a jam between the drummer and me on an electric drum kit. Because of the sounds on the kit, we decided to muck around on a cheesy riff until we realised if it was on big guitars and a real drum kit it would be enormous.

“Lyrically the song was based off how overwhelming it can be to see a good looking woman dance, so I tried to explore it in a smutty, yet a respectful way.”

The Dance tour will see The Bloodpoets perform tracks from their debut album Polarity along with some new tunes.

“We have had an extremely positive response to the new music and have heard people say that this is the type of music they thought The Bloodpoets would eventually reach in terms of style, but hopefully also in terms of potential,” Tom said.

Grab your dancing shoes and catch The Bloodpoets at the following venues.

28 July 2010 – The Troubadour, Brisbane (18+)
6 August 2010 – Neverland Bar, Gold Coast (18+)
12 August 2010 – King George Square, Brisbane (All Ages)
15 August 2010 – Pacific Hotel, Yamba (18+)
27 August 2010 – Brisbane Raws game @ Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane (All Ages)
27 August 2010 – X&Y Bar, Brisbane (18+)
17 September 2010 – Kings Beach Tavern, Sunshine Coast (18+)
14 October 2010 – Toff In Town, Melbourne (18+)
15 October 2010 – The Hub, Launceston (18+)
16 October 2010 – Pacific Hotel, Yamba (18+)

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The Mission in Motion Finally Release Album, Support Senses Fail

Sydney quintet The Mission in Motion have just released their latest single “New Skin,” a teaser from their soon-to-be released album Somewhere Safe. Head to the band’s MySpace page to hear the track.

“New Skin is our weekend song,” explained the band’s front man Brett Islaub. “We wanted to write a song about letting everything go, having a few drinks and having a good time with your friends.”

The long play is the follow up to their 2008 EP A Curse, A Calling, but don’t think the band has been idle. They’ve been tearing up the live circuit with acts like Stealing O’Neal, Elora Danan, and Wherewolves, not to mention their own headlining shows and appearances at Soundwave and a youth festival in Singapore.

So clearly we can forgive the band for taking so long to churn out the album. To appease us, the disc will come packaged with B-sides and rarities for a limited time. Somewhere Safe will hit stores on July 30.

If you like what you hear make sure you catch The Mission in Motion supporting America’s Senses Fail at the following shows around the country.

12 August 2010 – Hi Fi, Brisbane (18+)
13 August 2010 – The Fort, Brisbane (All Ages)
14 August 2010 – Factory Theatre, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)
20 August  2010 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (Licensed All Ages)
21 August  2010 – Hi Fi, Melbourne (Daytime – Under 18s)
21 August  2010 – Hi Fi, Melbourne (Evening – 18+)

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Buck 65 Celebrates 20 Years in the Biz with Aussie Shows

Nova Scotia’s Buck 65 is returning to our shores for a swag of shows this September. This intriguing performer blends hip hop, blues, folk, and country to create the kind of music which defies classification.

He’s built a lot of underground buzz in the last 20 years, which is all the better for his fans who can enjoy seeing him in some fantastic intimate venues. He’s here to support his latest collection of tunes, which is funnily enough called 20 Odd Years. Never one to adhere to convention, Buck 65 will release the songs in a series of digital mini albums over the coming months.

“Twenty years seems like a long time but the thought of slowing down or ‘hanging it up’ has not even crossed my mind,” Buck 65 admitted in a press release recently. “Will I still be at it when I’m 50 years old? I guarantee you that I will.”

Catch Buck 65 at the following shows this September.

16 September 2010 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
17 September 2010 – Factory Theatre, Sydney
18 & 19 September 2010 – The Spiegeltent, Brisbane Festival

Image source: Tsar Kasim @ Flickr

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Princess One Point Five Tour Oz with Album

Following the recent release of their fourth album What Doesn’t Kill You, Princess One Point Five are heading out on the road for an album launch tour. The album features the single “Today,” which you might have heard on JJJ or your local community radio station.

Princess One Point Five are known for their powerful and personal live shows. Each gig will feature a different support act, so no two shows will be the same. It’ll all kick off with a cheeky matinee show in St Kilda before the band travels around to the major capitals.

25 July 2010 – Pure Pop Records, St Kilda
8 August 2010 – Vanguard, Sydney (with Shady Lane and The Winter People)
20 August 2010 – Edinburgh Castle, Adelaide (with We Grow Up)
28 August 2010 – The Tote – Melbourne (with Milk Teddy, Geoffrey O’Conner, and Lehmann B. Smith)
11 September 2010 – The Troubadour, Brisbane

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