Category: Tour Announcements

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Blondie and The Pretenders Do Day on the Green

Blondie and The Pretenders are teaming up for one big Aussie tour, the first announced for the next A Day on the Green season. Sideshows have also been announced for Melbourne, Sydney, and Canberra.

While Blondie are releasing a new album Panic of Girls soon, I’ll be shocked if we don’t see a greatest hits style set from both of these monster acts. They’ll be joined on the tour by locals Adalita and Little Red.

Perth tickets go on sale on June 14, and all other tickets will be released on June 15.

8th Annual TV Land Awards


24 November 2010 – Kings Park & Botanic Gardens, Perth
27 November 2010 – Peter Lehmann Wines, Barossa Valley
1 December 2010 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
4 December 2010 – Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley
5 December 2010 – Josef Chromy Wines, Launceston
7 December 2010 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
11 December 2010 – Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley
12 December 2010 – Sirromet Wines, Mt Cotton
14 December 2010 – Royal Theatre, Canberra

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The Ting Tings Announce Capital City Sideshows

British power pop duo The Ting Tings with play two very special sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne in addition to their appearance at Splendour in the Grass.

Ting Tings In Concert


Jules de Martino and Katie White are renowned for their energetic live sets and brash pop sensibilities. They’ll play an over 18s show at the Palace Theatre in Melbourne on July 26 before visiting Sydney for an all ages show at the Enmore on July 28.

Tickets for both gigs go on sale on June 8 through Ticketek, but Frontier members can get a jump on the competition with a presale at noon tomorrow.

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Matt Corby Announces First Aussie Tour

You might remember Matt Corby as the reluctant sex symbol of Australia Idol Season 5. Losing out on the main prize seemed to be a blessing for Matt, who’s spent time away from the spotlight to hone his craft and create some incredible songs.

One such track is “Lighthome,” a live version of which is currently available as a free download at Matt’s website. If you like what you hear make sure you check out Matt on his first national tour this June and July.

Following those shows, Matt will join Mumford and Sons as support on their sold out Sydney shows. I’ve got myself some tickets to the Tuesday night gig, and am thrilled at Matt’s inclusion on the bill.

Here are all the places you can catch Mr Matt Corby in the coming months.

30 June 2010 – Brass Monkey, Cronulla
1 July 2010 – Raval, Sydney
2 July 2010 – Heritage Hotel, Wollongong
3 July 2010 – Northern Star Hotel, Newcastle
8 July 2010 – The Toff in Town, Melbourne
9 July 2010 – National Hotel, Geelong
10 July 2010 – Baby Black Café, Bacchus Marsh
15 July 2010 – The Troubadour, Brisbane
16 July 2010 – Bon Amici Cafe, Toowoomba
17 July 2010 – Hard Rock Café, Surfers Paradise
22 July 2010 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
23 July 2010 – Ellington Jazz Club, Perth
24 July 2010 – Norfolk Basement, Fremantle
3 August 2010 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (supporting Mumford and Sons)
4 August 2010 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (supporting Mumford and Sons)

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The Butterfly Effect and Calling All Cars Team Up for Regional Tour

Melbourne lads Calling All Cars are becoming a go-to support act for some of the country’s best rock acts. After touring with AC/DC and Grinspoon earlier in the year, they’ll now join The Butterfly Effect for 24 mid-year shows.

Refreshingly this tour is barely touching the major capitals, instead focusing on the country’s regional centers and oft forgotten locations. Almost as if to prove a point, the double-header tour will wrap up in Darwin!

Get ready to rock with The Butterfly Effect and Calling all Cars at the following shows.

25 June 2010 – The Bridgeway Hotel, Adelaide
26 June 2010 – The Sandbar, Mildura
27 June 2010 – The Roi Bar, Albury
30 June 2010 – Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully
1 July 2010 – Geelong, Bended Elbow
2 July 2010 – Inferno Nightclub, Traralgon
3 July 2010 – Pier Live, Frankston
4 July 2010 – The Commercial Hotel, South Morang
7 July 2010 – Station Resort, Jindabyne
8 July 2010 – Hellenic Club, Canberra
9 July 2010 – Panthers, Bathurst
10 July 2010 – Panthers, Newcastle
11 July 2010 – Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale
14 July 2010 – Campbelltown RSL, Campbelltown
15 July 2010 – Castle Hill RSL, Castle Hill
16 July 2010 – Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay
17 July 2010 – West Tamworth Leagues Club, Tamworth
22 July 2010 – Villa Noosa Hotel, Noosaville
23 July 2010 – Surfers Paradise Beergarden, Surfers Paradise
24 July 2010 – Alexandra Hills Hotel, Alexandra Hills
25 July 2010 – Kallangur Tavern, Kallangur
30 July 2010 – Sheraton Breakwater Casino, Townsville
31 July 2010 – Magnums, Airlie Beach
6 August 2010 – Darwin Ski Club, Darwin (All Ages)

Image source: Michael Spencer @ Flickr

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British India Announce Aussie Avalanche Shows

British India are taking their top 10 charting new album Avalanche to the masses with a run of dates, including appearances at the Come Together and Splendour in the Grass festivals.

The album features the singles “Beneath the Satellites,” “Vanilla,” and the title track “Avalanche.” Its top 10 debut was no mean feat, competing as it was with the Mothers Day rush on Susan Boyle and David Campbell CDs!

Tickets for the following shows are available from the venues now.

4 June 2010 – Charles Sturt University, Bathurst
11 June 2010 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
12 June 2010 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
13 June 2010 – Come Together Festival, Sydney
18 June 2010 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
19 June 2010 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane
25 June 2010 – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
26 June 2010 – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
9 July 2010 – The Gaelic Club, Sydney
30 July 2010 – Splendour in the Grass, Brisbane

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The Amity Affliction Tour New Youngbloods Album

The Amity Affliction have recently been holed up in New York studio recording their second album Youngbloods, but they’re wasting no time in getting back in front of local audiences.

The band has announced a swag of over 18s and all ages gigs all around the country. We’ll have a little time to get acquainted with the new material with Youngbloods hitting stores on June 18. You needn’t wait that long to get a taste though, as The Amity Affliction are giving away the first single “I Hate Hartley” for free. Visit the The Amity Affliction website to get the track.

Tickets for the following shows are available from the venues now.

2 July 2010 – Fowlers, Adelaide (Licensed All Ages)
3 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi (Under 18s, Day Show)
3 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi (18+, Night Show)
5 July 2010 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (All Ages)
6 July 2010 – Kangaroo Flats Leisure Centre, Bendigo (All Ages)
8 July 2010 – Woden Basketball Stadium, Canberra (All Ages)
9 July 2010 – UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney (Licensed All Ages)
10 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (18+)
11 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (Under 18s)
17 July 2010 – Tank Arts Centre, Cairns (All Ages)
18 July 2010 – Townsville PCYC, Townsville (All Ages)
22 July 2010 – Oh Snap @ Black Betty’s, Perth (18+)
23 July 2010 – YMCA HQ, Perth (All Ages)
24 July 2010 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury (18+)
25 July 2010 – YMCA HQ, Perth (All Ages)

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Brittle Give The Owls EP Away

Melbourne’s Brittle are generous sorts. They’re so keen for Australia to hear their brand of alternative rock, they’re giving their new EP The Owls away for free!

The five track release captures the band’s dynamic live sound, thanks in no small part to the skills of legendary producer Mark Opitz (The Angels, Cold Chisel, INXS).

“It was a massive learning curve for us as a band,” said Brittle lead vocalist Ben “Tokyo” Whiting. “That guy knows a lot and he taught us so much during our time working with him. He really made sure we got our ‘live’ sound on the EP and most importantly helped us work towards creating our own unique sound for the five tracks”.

The Owls will be available for free digital download from June 14. Its release sees the band who’ve supported the likes of Faker, Kisschasy, Snow Patrol, and Katy Perry, step out as headliners. They’ll do just that at a slew of shows around the country in June, July, and August. Here are all the dates!

25 June 2010 – Trash @ Caseys Hotel, Hawthorn (18+)
26 June 2010 – Revellers Bar, Melbourne (18+)
8 July 2010 – Snitch @ Club 299, Brisbane (18+)
9 July 2010 – Hard Rock Café, Gold Coast (18+)
10 July 2010 – Bon Amici, Toowoomba (18+)
11 July 2010 – The Hive, Brisbane (All Ages)
15 July 2010 – Kyogle Memorial Hall, Kyogle (All Ages)
16 July 2010 – Southern Cross School, Ballina (All Ages)
17 July 2010 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay (18+)
22 July 2010 – Grand Hotel, Wollongong (18+)
23 July 2010 – Ivanhoe Hotel, Manly (18+)
29 July 2010 – Bended Elbow, Geelong (18+)
30 July 2010 – POW @ Mynt Lounge, Werribee (18+)
31 July 2010 – Cherry Bar, Melbourne (18+)
1 August 2010 – Spanish Club, FitzroyAll Ages)
4 August 2010 – Irish Murphy’s, Launceston (18+)
5 August 2010 – The Central, Devonport (18+)
6 August 2010 – Republic Bar, Hobart (18+)
7 August 2010 – Maginty’s, Burnie (18+)
12 August 2010 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat (18+)
13 August 2010 – Louisiana Tavern, Elizabeth (18+)
14 August 2010 – Edinburgh Castle, Adelaide (18+)

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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Leonard Cohen Announces Encore Tour

Clearly Leonard Cohen had a cracker time in Australia last year. The often reclusive singer will return to our shores in November.

Following three dates in New Zealand, Leonard will tour most of Australia’s capitals. Only Darwin and Canberra miss out, which these days is pretty impressive. Leonard will perform backed by a nine-piece band.

Folks raved about these shows last time. Fans who missed out then will want to snap tickets up when they go on sale on June 3.

Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2009 - Day 1


6 November 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
8 November 2010 – Acer Arena, Sydney
12 November 2010 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
15 November 2010 – Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
18 November 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
24 November 2010 – ME Bank Stadium, Perth

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John Butler Trio Announces April Uprising Tour

John Butler Trio are bringing their number one album April Uprising home with a national tour this August and September.

We’re sure to see a slick show, with the band spending the past few months playing concerts and promotional dates around the world. JBT just completed a sell-out tour of Europe and the United Kingdom, and have now commenced a run of dates in the United States. They’re also playing summer festivals in Canada, Europe, and Japan.

Local urban roots outfit Blue King Brown will support The John Butler Trio for all local shows except Broome. The tour will be completely carbon neutral, with the band reinvesting their carbon emissions into renewable energy projects. You can help assist the efforts by purchasing a green ticket for an extra 50c. This money will be donated to renewable energy projects, thereby neutralizing your travel emissions to the gig. The April Uprising tour will also support The Wilderness Society, The Australian Conservation Foundation, and Oxfam’s Close the Gap campaign.

Get your tickets from May 31 from the venues and regular ticket outlets.

Byron Bay Bluesfest 2010 - Day 2


27 August 2010 – Fremantle Arts Centre, WA
31 August 2010 – Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide
2 September 2010 – WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
3 September 2010 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
5 September 2010 – Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
7 September 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Newcastle
8 September 2010 – C.ex, Coffs Harbour
11 September 2010 – Reggaetown Festival @ Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park, Cairns
12 September 2010 – Union of Soul @ Tony Ireland Stadium, Townsville
15 September 2010 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
17 September 2010 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
18 September 2010 – Schweppes Centre, Bendigo
21 September 2010 – Entertainment Convention Centre, Mackay
22 September 2010 – The Great Western, Rockhampton
23 September 2010 – The Riverstage, Brisbane
24 September 2010 – The Empire Theatre, Toowoomba
27 September 2010 – The Mangrove Resort Hotel, Broome

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As Silence Breaks Speak Up with New Album

Sydney metal act As Silence Breaks are set to release their self-titled debut album on June 11. This is a metal act to watch, with the band producing music that is aggressive yet accessible.

“Our album is a combination of elements from the metalcore, thrash and hardcore genres,” explained vocalist Sam Rilatt. “We just love writing music that’s heavy, hard hitting and aggressive but is juxtaposed by layers of big melody.

“We’ve never been afraid to just follow our own direction. We don’t want to just write the same songs over and over. Were constantly working at improving our sound and technical proficiency to the point where the genres and sub genres that people categorize us in, may not even apply on the next album we do.”

To celebrate the album’s release As Silence Breaks will tour the country next month, starting in their local area of Western Sydney. Tickets are on sale from the venues now.

5 June 2010 – Bridge 54, Picton (All Ages)
6 June 2010 – Balydon Community Hall, Coffs Harbour (All Ages)
10 June 2010 – HOT DAMN @ Spectrum, Darlinghurst (18+)
20 June 2010 – The Lucky Australian Tavern, St Marys (All Ages)
26 June 2010 – The Fort, Fortitude Valley (All Ages)

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment