Category: Tour Announcements

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Sienna Skies Score Closure in Moscow Support Slot

Sydney experimental act Sienna Skies are having a bumper year, with the release of their debut album Truest of Colors and endorsement deals with SJC Drums, Schecter Guitars, and The Guitar Factory.

To cap all that off, the band will support Melbourne progressive rock act Closure in Moscow on their Sydney dates later this month. This comes in addition to Sienna Skies own shows. If you’re in Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia stay tuned; the lads promise to announce some dates in your states too.

20 May 2010 – Bull n Bush Hotel, Baulkham Hills
21 May 2010 – The Retro Youth Café, Albury
22 May 2010 – Fully Fledged Fest @ Alexandra High School, Victoria
27 May 2010 – Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale (supporting Closure in Moscow)
28 May 2010 – The Gaelic Club, Sydney (supporting Closure in Moscow)

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Michael Buble Gives Australia Crazy Love

Canadian crooner Michael Buble is making things really easy for men hoping to ingratiate themselves next Valentine’s Day. He’s announced an Aussie tour for next February and March.

It seems fitting for Mickey to return to Oz, a country he clearly loves, for his Crazy Love tour, at a time when everyone’s thinking about love. Don’t you just adore the synchronicity?

There are nine dates announced so far, but with plenty of space in between I’m betting that this won’t be the final tour schedule. Tickets for the following shows go on sale from the regular outlets on February 28.

Canadian crooner Michael Buble performing live at the SECC in Glasgow


11 & 12 February 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
14 & 15 February 2011 – Acer Arena, Sydney
22 & 23 February 2011 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
28 February 2011 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
4 March 2011 – Sandalford Wines, Swan Valley
6 March 2011 – Sandalford Wines, Margaret River

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Mark Moldre Takes “The Waiting Room” On the Road

This month Mark Moldre will take the dreamy alternative folk songs from The Waiting Room on the road for the first leg of his East Coast tour.

Mark will be joined on stage by drummer Scott Hutchings, bass player Reuben Wills, and his regular right-hand man Adam Lang, who brings an eclectic bunch of instruments including banjo, glockenspiel, lap slide guitar, and whatever else can fit in the tour bus!

Don’t miss the chance to see this incredible singer-songwriter when he visits your town.

13 May 2010 – Ric’s Bar, Fortitude Valley (Free)
14 May 2010 – Burleigh Underground Drummers (BUD), Burleigh Heads (All Ages)
19 May 2010 – Lizottes, Lambton
22 May 2010 – RAVAL, Surry Hills
23 May 2010 – Lizottes, Kincumber

Image used with permission from Yellow Moon Records

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Dionne Warwick Brings World Tour to Oz

When you’ve still got it, you’ve still got it. And Dionne Warwick definitely has. Nearly 50 years since she released her debut single “Don’t Make Me Over,” Dionne will bring her world tour to Australia in July.

We can expect Dionne to belt out all the hits backed by a full band, including “Walk On By,” “Anyone Who Had a Heart,” “Do You Know The Way to San Jose,” “Say a Little Prayer,” and many, many, many more.

Tickets go on sale this Friday for the following intimate shows.

Samuel L. Jackson Foundation Ball


13 July 2010 – State Theatre, Sydney
14 July 2010 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
16 July 2010 – Convention Centre, Perth
17 July 2010 – The Plenary, Melbourne

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Boys Like Girls and Hot Chelle Rae Unite for Aussie Tour

Boston pop-rockers Boys Like Girls are joining Nashvile quartet Hot Chelle Rae for one big Aussie tour this July.

The spunky lads from Boys Like Girls are here to promote their sophomore album Love Drunk, which features the top 100 single of the same name. The disc is the ideal showcase for the band’s catchy hooks and rich sound. It’s not often bands marry traditional rock instruments with electronic sounds and a string section, but that’s just what makes this one so intriguing.

Hot Chelle Rae are another act on the rise. Riding high on rave reviews for their dance-rock debut album Lovesick Electric, the band are a great addition to the bill.

Next time these musos tour here they’ll be doing so in much bigger venues. Make sure you get in this time around when tickets go on sale on May 7.

9 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (18+)
10 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (Under 18s)
11 July 2010 – Roundhouse, Sydney (Licensed/All Ages)
14 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne (Under 18s)
15 July 2010 – The Hi-Fi, Melbourne (18+)
16 July 2010 – Fowlers, Adelaide (Licensed/All Ages)

Image used with permission from Sony Music Australia

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Powderfinger Sell Out Concerts Around Australia

If you hoped to catch Powderfinger on their final tour, you might be out of luck. Tickets were snapped up quickly this morning; shows sold out in minutes, and when more were added many of those sold out just as fast.

As we write, here’s what the Sunsets tour schedule’s looking like. If you want to see any of those shows that aren’t sold out, I suggest nabbing tickets quick smart. More shows may be added, but I wouldn’t want to wait around and find out!

Powderfinger Announce Australian Tour


1 September 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Newcastle (SOLD OUT)
3 September 2010 – Convention Centre, Gold Coast (SOLD OUT)
4 September 2010 – Riverstage, Brisbane (SOLD OUT)
5 September 2010 – Riverstage, Brisbane (SOLD OUT)
7 September 2010 – Regional Entertainment Centre, Tamworth
9 September 2010 – WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong (SOLD OUT)
10 September 2010 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
11 September 2010 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (SOLD OUT)
14 September 2010 – Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
16 September 2010 – Memorial Drive, Adelaide (SOLD OUT)
18 September 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney (SOLD OUT)
19 September 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney (SOLD OUT)
23 September 2010 – Supreme Court Gardens, Perth (SOLD OUT)
24 September 2010 – Supreme Court Gardens, Perth (SOLD OUT)
26 September 2010 – Gardens Ampitheatre, Darwin
28 September 2010 – Convention Centre, Cairns
1 October 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Townsville (SOLD OUT)
2 October 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Townsville
3 October 2010 – Showgrounds, Mackay
7 October 2010 – Showgrounds, Rockhampton
8 October 2010 – Kings Beach, Caloundra
9 October 2010 – University Of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba
12 October 2010 – University Of Canberra
13 October 2010 – Sports Ground, Albury
15 October 2010 – Showgrounds, Bendigo
16 October 2010 – North Gardens, Ballarat (SOLD OUT)

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Angus & Julia Stone Announce Massive Aussie Tour

Following the release of their number one album Down The Way, Angus & Julia Stone will embark on their biggest Australian tour later this year.

The disc isn’t just doing big business at home. It came in at number 19 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart in America, and reached number 40 in France. The duo recently sold out dates around the United Kingdom, and they’re about to play Europe, including a slot at The Great Escape, and a handful of dates in North America.

Angus & Julia Stone will return home to play Splendour in the Grass in July, followed by their national tour through August/September.

Tickets go on sale from May 7. Fans can purchase theirs with the new single “Big Jet Plane” for a discounted package price. The single includes three previously unreleased tracks: “Living on a Radio,” “My Malakai,” and the unexpected cover of “You’re the One That I Want.”

Angus & Julia Stone will play the following intimate shows around the country.

18 August 2010 – Moncreif Theatre, Bundaberg
19 August 2010 – Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton
20 August 2010 – Andergrove Tavern, Mackay
21 August 2010 – Dalrymple Hotel, Townsville
22 August 2010 – Botanic Gardens, Cairns
25 August 2010 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
26 August 2010 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
1 September 2010 – Llewellyn Hall ANU, Canberra
2 September 2010 – University Hall, Wollongong
3 September 2010 – Grandstand Hall @ Showgrounds, Hobart
4 September 2010 – The Saloon, Launceston
10 September 2010 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
11 September 2010 – Town Hall, Meeniyan
17 September 2010 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
18 September 2010 – Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth
25 & 26 September 2010 – Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane

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The Cat Empire Announce New Album and Tour

Melbourne band The Cat Empire have just signed a brand new deal with EMI, and announced the release of their new album to celebrate.

Cinema will hit stores on June 25, but we’ll get a sneak peek with the digital release of the first single “Feeling’s Gone” on May 14.

The Cat Empire’s material has always sounded best in the live arena, so fans will be happy to hear the band will embark on a national tour. Currently only ten dates have been confirmed, but they promise there’s more where that came from. Sit tight fans in Broome, Townsville, Alice Springs, and Darwin; your cities are amongst the ones yet to be announced. As for everyone else, here are the shows to add to your concert calendar.

Days Like This Festival


19 August 2010 – Palace Theatre, Melbourne
21 August 2010 – The Station, Perisher
22 August 2010 – ANU Bar, Canberra
26 August 2010 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay
27 August 2010 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
28 August 2010 – Riverstage, Brisbane
29 August 2010 – Hordern Pavillion, Sydney
1 September 2010 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
2 September 2010 – Astor Theatre, Perth
10 September 2010 – Reggaetown Festival, Cairns

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Flicks Confess Paramore Crush with New Single “Hayley”

Brisbane pop-punk act Flicks are back with their new single “Hayley.”

The fun track is an ode to Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams. It imagines what the Flicks lads would do if they ever scored a date with their dream woman. And apparently it has the seal of approval from Hayley Williams’ real life squeeze, Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory!

“It was funny, because we met her boyfriend backstage at their recent Brisbane show and he didn’t want to kill us for writing a song about his girlfriend!!” they said. No death is always a good thing!

The rocking tune was produced by Todd Morse (The Offspring, Juliette and the Licks) and mixed by Grant Wallis of Aneiki (anyone out there remember “Pleased to Meet You?”).

The band will play shows around Queensland in June to support the release of “Hayley.” The Brisbane quartet says we can expect an energetic set.

“We just love jumping around and getting in the crowd’s face. We spend along time practising making sure everything is perfect. We also enjoy terrible jokes.”

Check out Flicks at the following shows.

2 June 2010 – Charters Towers PCYC, Charters Towers (All Ages)
3 June 2010 – TBC, Cairns (All Ages)
4 June 2010 – Townsville PCYC, Townsville (All Ages)
5 June 2010 – Andergrove Community Hall, Mackay (All Ages)
6 June 2010 – Emerald PCYC, Emerald (All Ages)
11 June 2010 – Walter Reid Centre, Rockhampton (All Ages)
12 June 2010 – Gladstone PCYC, Gladstone (All Ages)
13 June 2010 – Bundaberg PCYC, Bundaberg (All Ages)
17 June 2010 – The Powerhouse, Maryborough (All Ages)
18 June 2010 – Club Envy, Sunshine Coast (18+)
19 June 2010 – Civic Centre, Gympie (All Ages)
20 June 2010 – Blackbox Theatre, Nambour (All Ages)
26 June 2010 – The Princess Theatre, Brisbane (All Ages)

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Yusuf Islam, The Artist Formerly Known as Cat Stevens, Announces Aussie Tour

The man formerly known as Cat Stevens is paying Australia a visit. Yusuf Islam will tour Oz for the first time in 36 years this June.

Just don’t expect the same show you might have seen all those years ago. Yusef has written some of the world’s most incredible songs including “Moonshadow,” “Father and Son,” Where Do The Children Play,” and “Peace Train.” But a London comeback show last year was panned by fans and critics alike. Apparently he invited other singers to perform his most popular songs, and he spent 40 minutes previewing his musical Moonshadow, complete with an all-singing and dancing cast. I hear when he did the songs people came for he was great, but there was a whole lot of time when he just didn’t deliver what the fans wanted.

Who knows what Aussie fans will see. Artists like Yusuf are renowned for turning out as many dud performances as spine-tingling ones. Buy tickets at your own risk when they go on sale on May 6.

Yusuf Islam Photocall To Launch His 'Guess I'll Take My Time Tour'


10 June 2010 – Challenge Stadium, Perth
13 June 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
16 & 18 June 2010 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
21 & 23 June 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
26 June 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane