Category: Tour Announcements

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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

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Amy Meredith On The Road Again

Amy Meredith are giving us another taste of their debut album Restless with the upcoming launch of second single “Lying.” To coincide with its release on April 23, the Sydney band will play a string of new shows later this month.

Clearly the lads enjoy being on stage, as they only just wrapped up their tour with Stereophonics last night! Such a busy schedule bodes well for the five-piece who’ll release their debut album Restless on June 4.

Initial reactions to Lying have been incredibly positive, with DJs around the country making it one of the top 10 most added songs for radio for the last two weeks running.

Fans can get their hands on an autographed CD single by preordering before its official release on April 23. Just SMS “LYING,” your name and address to 193123. The SMS costs $5.55 including the cost of the CD.

Catch Amy Meredith with support act Tonight Alive at the following shows.

24 April 2010 – The Fort, Fortitude Valley (All Ages)
24 April 2010 – Rosies, Brisbane (18+)
25 April 2010 – Miami Shark Bay, Gold Coast (18+)
29 April 2010 – Blush Nightclub, Gosford (18+)
30 April 2010 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney (18+)
1 May 2010 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney (All Ages)
2 May 2010 – The Loft, Newcastle (All Ages)
14 May 2010 – Electric Light Hotel, Adelaide (18+)
15 May 2010 – Phoenix Youth Centre, Footscray  (Under 18s)
15 May 2010 – Royal Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne (18+)

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Katie Noonan and The Captains Tour “Emperor’s Box”

The gorgeous Katie Noonan and her new outfit The Captains will tour the country this June to promote their debut album Emperor’s Box.

The band have been slowly developing their songs over the last two and a half years, and are said to be thrilled to take the tracks on the road.

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

5 June 2010 – Tanks Art Centre, Cairns
11 June 2010 – The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Adelaide
12 & 13 June 2010 – The Fly By Night, Fremantle
18 June 2010 – The Hi Fi, Melbourne
19 June 2010 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
25 June 2010 – The Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane
26 June 2010 – Joe’s Waterhole, Eumundi

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Kasabian Announce Another Aussie Tour

It seems like only yesterday Kasabian were rocking the Big Day Out, and now the British band are heading back to Oz for a return visit.

Kasabian will play shows in all the major capitals this July to support their new album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, which may just have one of the coolest titles ever.

Tickets for the following shows go on sale on April 29.

Big Day Out Perth

23 July 2010 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
24 July 2010 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
25 July 2010 – The Riverstage, Brisbane
28 July 2010 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
30 July 2010 – Metro City, Perth

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Recoil Give Us “The Will to Sin”

New Justice Records latest signing, Sydney metal act Recoil, are wasting no time in unleashing their music on an unsuspecting public.

The band will release its debut album The Will to Sin on June 5. The disc captures the raw metal style Recoil is famous for. The band say they’re “very proud” of the album, which has been 12 months in the making.

“There are a lot of new fresh ideas thrown into our writing for this,” said Recoil’s singer Wade.  “We’re now ready to hit the road to promote all our hard work.”

Recoil  will hit the road in support of the release next month. We can expect “a loud in your face but very tight performance with plenty of energy.” Sounds like fun!

Catch Recoil at the following shows.

21 May 2010 – The Chilli Lounge, Wyong
22 May 2010 – Live at The Wall, Sydney
4 June 2010 – The Basement, Canberra
5 June 2010 – The Espy Basement, Melbourne
25 June 2010 – Miami Shark Bar, Gold Coast
26 June 2010 – The Step Inn, Brisbane
17 July 2010 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide

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Sydney Metal Band Resist the Thought Debut “Damnation”

Sydney metal outfit Resist the Thought are preparing to unleash their debut album Damnation. The disc will hit stores on May 7 through New Justice Records.

It’s been a long time coming for fans of the band who formed in 2007, but Resist the Thought assure us it’s worth the wait.

“We really pushed ourselves in creating this record,” said guitarist Tim Aaron.  “We took six months off touring and just focused on writing and demoing. From the start, we had the intention of making a timeless record we are all proud of.”

The disc explores the not so cheery theme that humankind will bring about its own destruction.

“A lot of the lyrics are based on the concept of greed and corruption ruling the earth, which will ultimately lead to the damnation of mankind,” he explained.

Resist the Thought has a reputation has one of Australia’s finest live metal bands, and they’re keen to show us how they earned it on their Damnation tour. Expect a tight and energetic set at the following gigs.

6 May 2010 – NEXT, Melbourne
7 May 2010 – MusicMan, Bendigo
8 May 2010 – Urban Youth Café, Ringwood
9 May 2010 – Youth Arts Centre, Geelong
13 May 2010 – SNITCH, Brisbane
14 May 2010 – Southern Cross Tavern, Gold Coast
15 May 2010 – Price Street Hall, Nambour
16 May 2010 – Epic Skate Centre, Tweed Heads
22 May 2010 – Civic Hotel, Perth
23 May 2010 – YMCA HQ, Perth
29 May 2010 – Masonic Hall, Blacktown
4 June 2010 – Club Blink, Sydney
5 June 2010 – The Loft, Newcastle

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Old Man River Announces Aussie EP Tour

It’s been more than two years in the making, but Old Man River is finally heading home for a headline tour to support the release of his new five-track EP You’re On My Mind.

The release will precede Old Man River’s new long player Trust, which should hit stores in the middle of years. I can’t wait to hear this recording which was inspired by Old Man River’s travels in Australia, the Middle East, and India.

Until then though we’ll be content with the album and the tour, for which tickets are on sale now. Old Man River will be joined on the following dates for Ernest Ellis and The Chemist.

7 May – TheTroubadour, Brisbane
8 May – The Vanguard, Sydney
9 May– The Vanguard, Sydney
13 May – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
14 May – Jive, Adelaide

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