Category: Tour Announcements

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New Kids on the Block Announce Australian Tour

Here’s the news all girls in their mid-twenties have been waiting for. New Kids on the Block are visiting Australia.

Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight and Danny Wood paved the way for the likes of Take That, Backstreet Boys, and ‘N Sync. It might seem strange for a boy band to get back together now they’re middle-aged men, but Joey says their friendship is as strong as ever.

“I think the thing with us is that we always hung onto the fact that we were buddies first. It’s different now, it’s a little more planned out and professional, but we’re still a bunch of guys who love doing this and want every show to be our best,’ said Joey.

Who better to support a middle-aged boy band than an ex boy band star? Former Westlife member Brian McFadden will also be along for the ride.

So have N.K.O.T.B still got “the right stuff?” You can find out at the following shows. Tickets go on sale from the usual outlets on May 28.

1 August 2009 – Burswood Arena, Perth
3 August 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
4 August 2009 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
6 August 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Newcastle
8 August 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
10 August 2009 – Acer Arena, Sydney
15 August 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Wollongong

Image source: PR Photos

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Australian Stars Team Up for White Album Tribute Concerts

They say every musician has been influenced by The Beatles in one way or another. So while it seems like a strange match on paper, it may not be so surprising to hear that Chris Cheney, Tim Rogers, Phil Jamieson, and Josh Pyke will team up to perform The White Album later this year.

The shows will take place in August to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the classic album.

“I always loved the sound of The Beatles when they let loose and sounded tough, and to me The White Album has a perfect balance of rock’n’roll abandonment with the incredible songwriting skills they’re so revered for,” The Living End frontman said in a statement.

“The Beatles were the first band that made any kind of impact on me as a kid, curled up in the front room with my parents’ record collection. The harmonies, the deceptively simple songs, and the amazingly creative production are all elements that I still draw upon in my music today,” added Josh Pyke.

The singers will be backed up by a 17-piece band for the event. These shows are sure to be something special. You can get your tickets from May 22 at the usual outlets for the following dates:

4 August 2009 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
6 August 2009 – QPAC, Brisbane
7 & 8 August 2009 – Opera House, Sydney

Image source: Marco Raaphorst @ Flickr

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The Whitlams Do Eternal Nightcap

The Whitlams‘ breakthrough album Eternal Nightcap launched the band into the public eye twelve years ago.

It gave us the smash hit “No Aphrodisiac” and sentimental favourites like “Buy Now Pay Later (Charlie No.2)” and “You Sound Like Louis Burdett.” Now the band is revisiting this timeless recording with some very special shows.

The Whitlams will play the album in its entirety in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Audiences in New South Wales and Victoria are in for a special treat, with the Sydney Symphony and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras joining the band in their home states.

Here are the all important dates!

7 & 8 August 2009 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
25 & 26 September 2009 – Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Adelaide
3 & 4 December 2009 – Sydney Opera House

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Soulful Seal Announces First Oz Tour

Seal will bring his soul show to Australia later this year. Mr Heidi Klum will visit Oz for his first tour in November to promote his soul covers album, appropriately titled Soul.

“These songs changed the way I looked at the world but hearing Soul also inspired me professionally,” promoter Paul Dainty said in a statement. “This album reminded me that people want to hear great songs and a great voice.”

Tickets are on sale from May 22 for the following shows.

5 & 6 November 2009 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
8 November 2009 – Convention Centre, Brisbane
10 & 11 November 2009 – State Theatre, Sydney
20 November 2009 – Kings Park, Perth

Image source: PR Photos

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Living Legend Liza Minnelli Australia Bound

It’s always a little bit special when a true living legend visits our shores. Liza Minnelli is one such gem.

Liza hasn’t been here since 1989, when she toured with Frank Sinatra and Sammy David Jr. This time around she’s playing a one-woman show based around her recent Broadway smash Liza’s at the Palace. . . She’ll be backed by a 12-piece orchestra led by conductor and drummer Michael Berkowitz and pianist and musical supervisor Billy Stritch.

Fans can expect to hear all the big hits including “Caberet,” “Maybe This Time,” and “Theme from New York, New York.”

Get your tickets from May 6 from the usual outlets. Here are the dates!

16 & 17 October 2009 – Sydney Opera House
20 October 2009 – Burswood Dome, Perth
23 October 2009 – Entertainment Centre,  Adelaide
25 October 2009 – Rod Laver Arena,  Melbourne
30 October 2009 – Entertainment Centre,  Brisbane

Image source: Newscom

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Eskimo Joe Announces Aussie Inshalla Tour

The wait is finally over for Eskimo Joe fans. The Western Australian trio has just announced dates for their Inshalla tour to promote their highly-anticipated fourth album.

Eskimo Joe just returned home from a European tour to the news their latest single “Foreign Land” was the most added song to local radio. After two weeks, it’s still sitting pretty in the top 20 Aussie airplay charts. While travelling Europe was exciting, the band can’t wait to get back in front of their local fans.

“Having played shows abroad we are really excited to be getting in front of our home audiences with a new record and new songs to play,” said Joel Quartermain. “We’ve put a lot of thought into this show hoping everyone will have a unique experience.”

This will be Eskimo Joe’s only local tour this year, so expect the shows to sell out first. Make sure you don’t miss out by grabbing your tickets when they go on sale on May 4 from the Eskimo Joe website and the usual outlets. Here are all the dates!

29 July 2009 – Wollongong University
30 July 2009 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (All ages)
31 July 2009 – Newcastle Panthers
1 August 2009 – ANU, Canberra
7 August 2009 – The Palace, Melbourne
13 August 2009 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
15 August 2009 – Fremantle Arts Centre
22 Saturday August 2009 – Riverstage, Brisbane
24 August 2009 – Moncrief Theatre, Bundaberg (All ages)
25 August 2009 – Gladstone PCYC (All ages)
26 Aug 2009 – Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton (All ages)
27 August 2009 – Mackay Entertainment Centre (All ages)
28 August 2009 – Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns  (15+)
29 August 2009    – Townsville Entertainment Centre (All ages)
2 September 2009 – Hobart City Hall (All ages)
3 September 2009 – Albert Hall, Launceston (All ages)

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Trus Me Set to Wow Oz

Manchester’s Trus Me is just 27 years old, but he’s already being hailed as a musical genius.

His unique sound, which blends house, jazz, disco, African chants, Latin beats, and other genres together has endeared him to fans and critics alike. After securing a month-long residency at New York’s APT club, Time Out called him “a hero to those who worship the sort of deep, soulful and meaningful music.”

Australia will get their chance to see this British wunderkind in the flesh when he visits Oz to promote his album Prime Numbers next month. Here are all the dates.

8 May 2009 – Sorry Grandma, Melbourne
9 May 2009 – Bar Soma, Brisbane
10 May 2009 – Sugar Club, Adelaide
11 May 2009 – Lost Baggage, Sydney

Image used with permission from Finely Tuned

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Bliss ‘N’ Eso Go Live

Sydney hip-hoppers Bliss ‘N’ Eso are heading out on the road to celebrate the rerelease of their top 10 album, Flying Colors.

The new disc, set for release on May 15, comes complete with a bonus live DVD. That should give you a taste of things to come on their June shows. Tickets are on sale on April 29. With the lads last tour selling out in a matter of days, I wouldn’t wait long to get yours if I were you!

Here are the all important dates!

6 June 2009 – ANU Bar, Canberra
7 June 2009 – Come Together Festival, Sydney
13 June 2009 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
19 June 2009 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
26 June 2009 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
27 June 2009 – Metro City, Perth

Image source: Bliss ‘N’ Eso press kit

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Boom Crash Opera Dancing in the Storm Again

Boom Crash Opera is the latest band to give their hits the acoustic treatment with a Liberation Blue album.

The stripped-bare Dancing in the Storm will feature the title track, “Onion Skin,” “The Best Thing” and plenty more smash hits from the 80s and 90s. It comes 12 years after the release of their last studio album, Gizmo Mantra.

Dancing in the Storm is due for release on May 1. There’s also playing some acoustic shows with Taxiride and Sean Kelly to celebrate the album’s launch. Here are all the dates!

14 May 2009 – Conrad Treasury Casino “Live Wire Bar,” Brisbane
15 May 2009 – Victoria Point Sharks Club, Brisbane
16 May 2009 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
21 May 2009 – The Basement, Sydney
22 May 2009 – Towradgi Beach Hotel, Wollongong
29 May 2009 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
30 May 2009 – Barwon Heads Hotel
7 June 2009 – Rutherglen Winery, Victoria
12 Jun 2009 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide

Image source: The Harbour Agency

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Billy Ocean to Visit Australia

As a child of the 80s, I’m far too excited by the news that Billy Ocean is heading to Australia in June.

His website claims that Billy is the most successful British black male artist ever … which I guess means that he beats Seal. Well his tracks “When The Going Gets Tough,” “Sad Songs,””Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car,” and “Carribean Queen” were ridiculously catchy.

Dates are still being finalised, but he has been confirmed to play Sydney Entertainment Centre on June 11 and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on June 14. Bring it on!

Image source: Newscom