Category: Tour Announcements

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The Bedroom Philosopher Announces Aussie Tour

Following the release of his third musical comedy album Songs from the 86 Tram, The Bedroom Philosopher, aka Justin Heazlewood, is rounding up his band The Awkwardstra and hitting the road.

The Bedroom Philosopher says “my live show is both a remarkably memorable life changing experience and cause for major concern.”

If that sounds like your kind of gig, make sure you grab a ticket for the following shows.

12 August 2010 – Jive Bar, Adelaide
13August 2010 – Hotel New York, Launceston
14 August 2010 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart (All ages matinee)
14 August 2010 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
15 August 2010 – Arts Theatre, Burnie (All ages)
18 August 2010 – ANU Bar, Canberra
19 August 2010 – Harpe Hotel, Wollongong
20 August 2010 – The Factory, Sydney (All ages)
21 August 2010 – Northern Star, Newcastle
22 August 2010 – The Brass Monkey, Cronulla
25 August 2010 – Indi Bar, Scarborough
26 August 2010 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury
27 August 2010 – Rocketroom, Perth
28 August 2010 – Troubadour, Brisbane
29 August 2010 – Old Museum, Brisbane (All ages matinee)
30 August 2010 – The Great Northern, Byron Bay
1 September 2010 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
2 September 2010 – National Hotel, Geelong
3 September 2010 – The Palais, Hepburn Springs
4 September 2010 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
5 September 2010 – Spanish Club, Melbourne (All ages matinee)
5 September 2010 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne

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3OH!3 Announce Aussie Tour

KENT, OH - APRIL 29: Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte of 3OH!3 perform at mtvU's Movies & Music Festival 'Too Fast For Love' tour at Manchester Field on April 29, 2010 in Kent, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Those naughty boys 3OH!3 will bring their cheeky brand of electropop Down Under for a quickie Aussie tour in August.

The tour will take the Colorado band to the East Coast capitals. No doubt they’ll play all the smash hits from their two big albums Want and Streets of Gold.

Tickets for the shows go on sale next Friday.

12 August 2010 – Old Museum, Brisbane
13 August 2010 – Roundhouse, Sydney
14 August 2010 – The HiFi, Melbourne (Under 18)
15 August 2010 – The HiFi, Melbourne (18+)

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Peter Hook Remembers Joy Division with Aussie Album Shows

Joy Division fans are in for a real treat this September. Founding member Peter Hook will perform the band’s debut album Unknown Pleasures in its entirety in three special shows.

The 1979 album kickstarted Joy Division’s prolific career. Tragically less than one year later the band’s lead singer Ian Curtis committed suicide. While Hook, Bernard Sumner, and Stephen Morris labored on, many feel the band was never the same.

Tickets go on sale on July 2 for the following shows.

LONDON - JUNE 18: Actor John Simm (L) stands next to Stephen Morris (C) and Peter Hook (R) of music group Joy Division as they poses with The Mojo Outstanding Contribution to Music at The MOJO Honours List Awards at The Brewery on June 18, 2007 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)


24 September 2010 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
25 September 2010 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
27 September 2010 – Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane

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Bon Jovi Play Aussie Stadiums This December

It’s been a big day for concert announcements! When Bon Jovi visited Australia in 2008, it was their first real tour here in more than a decade. They swore then that they wouldn’t keep us waiting so long next time, and now they’re making good on their promise.

While their last shows took place in indoor arenas, this time around they’re playing massive outdoor stadiums. Personally I’m not a fan of these big, impersonal venues, so I think I’ll give The Circle tour a miss. They gave it everything last time around, and I’m happy with those memories.

If you missed out last time though, I wouldn’t do the same again. Bon Jovi put on one hell of a show, with more energy than musicians half their age. Tickets go on sale for the following shows on July 8.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 07: (L-R) Richie Sambora, David Bryan, Jon Bon Jovi and Tico Torres of Bon Jovi attend a photocall to open exhibition celebrating 25 years of Bon Jovi on June 7, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)


8 December 2010 – Subiaco, Perth
11 December 2010 – Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
14 December 2010 – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
17 December 2010 – Football Stadium, Sydney

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The Eagles Announce Aussie Tour

One of my biggest concert regrets is missing The Eagles when they played their Farewell Tour in 2004. I was heading to the United States not long after, and decided that saving for my trip was more important than catching one of the world’s most enduring country-rock talents. My parents called me during the encore and let me listen to “Hotel California,” “Rocky Mountain Way” and “Desperado” and I realised just how wrong I was.

As it turns out though, that Farewell Tour wasn’t their last goodbye to Oz. Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, and Timothy B. Schmit are in their 60s now, but they’re promising us three solid hours of hits when they return to our shores in December.

Rest assured, I won’t make the same mistake I did in 2004. There’s no way I’m missing one of these shows. I’ll be hunched over my computer along with thousands of fans when tickets go on sale on June 28.

NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 12: (L-R) Musician Timothy B. Schmit, Glenn Frey, Don Henley and Joe Walsh of The Eagles perform on stage during the 42nd Annual CMA Awards at the Sommet Center on November 12, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)


2 December 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
6 December 2010 – ACER Arena, Sydney
10 December 2010 – NIB Stadium, Perth
13 December 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
17 & 18 December 2010 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

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Yusuf Islam’s Son Joins Him For Aussie Tour with Noxshi

Yusuf Islam’s Australian tour is turning into a bit of a family affair. Yusuf’s son Yoriyos Adamos is the lead singer of his support act, Noxshi.

Understandably Yoriyos grew up around music, and that deep understanding translates into his own music. He formed Noxshi in 2008, a rock band which references the classic sounds of Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and Pink Floyd.

Noxshi have just released their debut album The Way They Lush, which will reportedly hit our stores in September 2010. Along with the Yusuf Islam gigs, they’ll also play a handful of sideshows during their Aussie stay. Catch them at the following venues.

16 June 2010 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (with Yusuf Islam)
17 June 2010 – The Colonial Hotel, Melbourne
18 June 2010 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (with Yusuf Islam)
19 June 2010 – Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne
21 June 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney (with Yusuf Islam)
23 June 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney (with Yusuf Islam)
24 June 2010 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
24 June 2010 – The Darlinghurst, Sydney
26 June 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane (with Yusuf Islam)

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Jonesez Announces “Be That Guy” Shows Ahead of Album Release

A couple of months ago I introduced you to Jonesez, the new solo venture of ex-Horsell Common member Mark Stewart. If you liked what you heard then, you’ll be thrilled to know his debut album Betty’s Soup isn’t too far away.

Our first taste is “Be That Guy,” the first single and the second of Jonesez’ “Basement Videos.” is Look out for Tahlia Shaw of Fuzz Phantoms making a guest appearance on drums!

Betty’s Soup won’t hit stores until August 6, but you can get a sneak peek at the new material when Jonesez performs the following shows.

16 June 2010 – Bar 32 (Gangbusters), Canberra
18 June 2010 – The Sandringham Hotel, Newtown
25 June 2010 – The Birmingham, Fitzroy

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Cola Wars To Tour Invader Album

Cola Wars told us that we’d see them on the road really soon, and now they’re making good on that promise. The band, which is made up of former members of Bodyjar and For Amusement Only, has announced a string of dates to support the release of their debut album Invader.

“We’ve had such a great response from people who have heard the single [“Giving It Up”] we can’t wait to get the whole LP out and play the tracks live,” enthused guitarist and vocalist Cam Baines.

The tour kicks off on June 18, which just happens to be the same date the album drops. Punters attending the Northcote gig won’t have to buy the album though, as it’s included in their ticket price! Tickets for all gigs are available from the venues for the following shows.

18 June 2010 – Northcote Social Club, Northcote
8 July 2010 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
9 July 2010 – Hamilton Station Hotel, Newcastle
10 July 2010 – Thriller @ Rosies Tavern, Brisbane
16 July 2010 – TBC, Melbourne
17 July 2010 – Bang @ Royal Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne
7 August 2010 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide

Image source: Cola Wars website

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Owl City Returns for Headlining Tour

Geek chic electro-popster Adam Young, otherwise known as Owl City, is returning our fair shores for a tour this November.

Clearly the “Fireflies” singer enjoyed his last Aussie visit with Cobra Starship which was only a couple of months ago! It’s great to see him returning as a headliner.

If you agree, you can grab your tickets when they go on sale on Monday June 28. The shows are jammed in between appearances in Japan and New Zealand, so don’t expect any more if these sell out!

Q102 Jingle Ball Concert


9 November 2010 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
10 November 2010 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
11 November 2010 – The Tivoli, Brisbane

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Super Wild Horses Announce Album Launch Shows

Super Wild Horses are preparing to unleash their debut album Fifteen next month, and they’ve announced not one but three launch shows to celebrate.

You might have caught these girls supporting Jon Spencer, The Drones, or Eddy Current Suppression Ring, or found yourself humming their song from that Bonds ad.

The Melbourne garage pop duo will play shows in Brisbane, Sydney, and their home town around the time of the album’s July 23 release. Tickets for the following shows are available at the door.

17 July 2010 – Lofly Hangar, Brisbane (with Kitchen’s Floor)
24 July 2010 – The Excelsior, Sydney (with Dead Farmers, Golden Staph and Straight Arrows)
31 July 2010 –The Swanston Room @ Victoria Hotel, Melbourne (with Total Control, Boomgates and School of Radiant Living)

Image used with permission from Riothouse