Category: Tour Announcements

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The Streets Announce Aussie Tour

UK indie outfit The Streets are bringing their Everything is Borrowed tour Down Under.

Mike Skinner has been hailed as “the voice of a generation,” adored by critics and fans alike. With the release of Everything is Borrowed, The Streets have proved they only get better with age.

The Streets wowed local crowds on their last tour, and they’re expected to do the same this time around. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, except Sydney which is on sale on Monday 8 December. Get in early because they won’t last!

5 February 2009 – The Forum, Sydney
6 February 2009 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
8 February 2009 – Playground Weekender, Wisemans Ferry
9 February 2009 – HQ, Adelaide
10 February 2009 – Billboard, Melbourne
13 February 2009 – Metro City, Northbridge

Image source: Nessaxyz @ Flickr

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Primal Scream Are Aussie Bound

It’s been nine long years since Primal Scream graced our shores. Now with the release of their ninth studio album Welcome to Your Beautiful Future, the Scottish rockers are heading back Down Under for some scorching summer shows.

With 26 years of music behind them, these guys know how to put on one hell of a gig. The intimate venues they’re playing are an extra special treat for fans.

Tickets go on sale from the usual outlets on Friday December 5, except for the Sydney show which is on sale on Monday December 8. Here are the dates!

4 February 2009 – The Forum, Sydney
5 February 2009 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
7 February 2009 – Playground Weekender, Wisemans Ferry
8 February 2009 – Billboard, Melbourne
10 February 2009 – HQ, Adelaide
11 February 2009 – Metropolis, Fremantle

Image source: Newscom

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Wiley Brings Godfather of Grime Tour Down Under

Wiley is the undisputed godfather of the British Grime movement, and now he’s heading to Australia.

Wiley’s influence on Grime music is unmistakable, from nurturing younger talents like Tinchy Stryder, JME, Skepta, and Dizzee Rascal or pairing up with the likes of Lethal B, Kano, Sharky Major, and Durrty Goodz.

He’s received critical acclaim for early records like Treddin’ on Thin Ice, but with the international smash hit “Wearing My Rolex” Wiley has stepped into the mainstream. Expect more success with the release of the Daft Punk mash-up single “Summertime,” the second track from Wiley’s new album See Clear Now.

See Clear Now will hit stores on January 17, just before the start of Wiley’s Godfather of Grime 2009 Australian tour! Here are all the dates!

16 January 2009 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth (on sale 11/12)
17 January 2009 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (on sale 9/12)
21 January 2009 – Meche Nightclub, Canberra (on sale 9/12)
22 January 2009 – Prince of Wales, Melbourne (on sale 10/12)
23 January 2009 – Adelaide Uni Bar (on sale 11/12)
24 January 2009 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast (on sale 10/12)
25 January 2009 – Zoo Nightclub, Brisbane (on sale 10/12)

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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The Lowdown on Big Day Out Sideshows

If you missed out on Big Day Out shows, or you’re just looking for a double dose of your favourite band, you’ll want to check out the recently announced sideshows.

Plenty of the big name international acts will play up close and personal shows around the country. Tickets to all the following shows go on sale on Monday 1 December.

The Prodigy
29 January 2009 – The Palace, Melbourne

Simian Mobile Disco
21 January 2009 – The Metro, Sydney
25 January – The Prince Bandroom, Melbourne

Arctic Monkeys
22 January 2009 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
24 January 2009 – The Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Pendulum
25 January 2009 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
28 January 2009 – The Forum, Melbourne

Lupe Fiasco with Muph N Plutonic and MC Pez
20 January 2009 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
27 January 2009 – The Palace, Melbourne

Hot Chip
21 Jan 2009 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
25 Jan 2009 – Billboard, Melbourne

Serj Tankian with Fantomas
21 January 2009 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
24 January 2009 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
25 January 2009 – The Palace, Melbourne

The Ting Tings
20 January 2009 – The Metro, Sydney
28 January 2009 – The Prince Bandroom, Melbourne

TV On The Radio with Wolf & Cub
24 January 2009 – The Metro, Sydney
29 January 2009 – The Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne

The Black Kids
20 January 2009 – The Gaelic Club, Sydney
24 January 2009 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne

Dropkick Murphys
25 January 2009 – The Metro, Sydney
28 January 2009 – Billboard, Melbourne

Image source: Mhauri @ Flickr

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Coldplay Announce Australian Tour

Coldplay are bringing their Viva La Vida tour Down Under. Lead singer Chris Martin has told The Sunday Telegraph he needed to ensure the concerts were flawless before bringing the show to our shores.

“For us, touring in your country is kind of exotic, so we feel like it’s kind of a treat. So we wait until we feel like we deserve to go to Australia,” he explained. “We don’t like to play in Australia until we’ve perfected our concert.”

The tour announcement coincides with this weekend’s release of a deluxe edition of Viva La Vida: Prospekt’s March, which features eight new tracks.

Coldplay tickets are available through Ticketek from 4 December. Here are the dates!

27 February 2009 – Burswood Dome, Perth
3 and 4 March 2009 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
8 and 9 March 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
11 and 12 March 2009 – Acer Arena, Sydney

Image source: DaigoOlivia @ Flickr

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Good Vibes with The Kahn Brothers

Does anyone else out there remember Gelbison? They released two albums in the earlier part of this decade, but then parted ways in 2005. Brothers Edo and Nadav Kahn continued to hone their craft, and now they’re ready to show us what they’ve got!

The Kahn Brothers released their debut album Love Melts Fear through their own label earlier this year. The CD was inspired by their trip to India in 2005. After meeting their spiritual guide there, the brothers became determined to create music to nourish the soul, sounds that focused on peace, physical wellbeing, and joy.

Now the Kahn Brothers are taking these inspirational songs on the road for some very special acoustic shows known as the Soul Food Sessions. Here are all the dates!

24 November 2008 – The Lotus Temple, Byron Bay ($10 donation with proceeds helping to fund operations for Indian children born with congenital heart diseases)
27 November 2008 – Absolute Photography, Bondi
29 November 2008 – Earth Festival @ Centennial Park, Sydney
30 November 2008 – Queenscliff Music Festival, Victoria
1 December 2008 – The Shakti, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Original Matters

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Lime Spiders Reform for Festive Shows

It’s a very happy Christmas for Lime Spiders fans. The band is getting back together!

At this point the lads have announced three shows, but hopefully there’s more to come. They’ve also announced a new drummer. Tom Corben is the son of Lime Spiders’ guitarist Gerard.

There’s no word yet on what the future holds for the band, so fans will want to make sure they’re at these shows just in case there aren’t any more!

18 December 2008 – Harp Hotel, Wollongong
19 December 2008 – Manly Fisho’s
20 December 2008 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney

Image source: Lime Spiders press kit

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Kings of Leon Announce Aussie Tour

Aussies sent Kings of Leon’s new album Only by the Night and massive single “Sex on Fire” to the top of the charts, and now the Nashville rockers are looking to give back. They’ll say thanks to their local fans when they visit in March.

The Kings are regular visitors to our shores, but this will be the first time we’ve seen them as headliners. And if the international shows are any indication, Aussie fans are in for a good time.

“The mysterious, evocative lyrics, tight, searing guitar interplay and pounding rhythm section kept the crowd supercharged,” gushed The Seattle Times after they recently performed in Washington.

If you want to see what the Kings of Leon can do, make sure you pick up your tickets when they go on sale on November 24. But take note kids: while the shows are all ages events, no one under 16 will be permitted in the standing areas.

8 March 2009 – Rock-It No. 10, Perth
11 March 2009 – Memorial Drive, Adelaide
13 March 2009 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
16 March 2009 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
18 March 2009 – Sydney Entertainment Centre
22 March 2009 – Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Image source: Blank Slate Photography @ Flickr

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Juke Kartel Score World Cup Gig

Toby Rand might have missed out on the RockStar: Supernova crown, but life is pretty sweet for the Melbourne singer. He’s now fronting his own rock outfit Juke Kartel, and they’ve just scored a spot at the Rugby League World Cup Semifinal in Sydney!

The high profile slot is just one of many shows the band will perform over the coming months. They’re also the first chance for new drummer Jason Pinfold to show us what he can do. Catch Jason, Toby, and the boys at the following venues around the country.

13 November 2008 – The Zoo, Brisbane
14 November 2008 – Shark Bar, Gold Coast
16 November 2008 – World Cup, Sydney Football Stadium
21 November 2008 – Gaelic Club, Sydney
29 November 2008 – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne
5 December 2008 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide
7 December 2008 – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne (under 18s show)
31 December 2008 – Odyssey Festival, Gold Coast
3 January 2008 – Solar Festival, Mornington Racecourse

Image source: Juke Kartel press page

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Whitley and Lisa Mitchell Team Up For Tour

Aussie singer-songwriter Whitley is heading out on the road for a local tour, and he’s taking folk darling Lisa Mitchell with him.

The dynamic duo will head out on the road in January with some as yet unnamed “special guests.” Catch them in capital cities everywhere (except the Northern Territory – sorry guys!) plus a few of the major regional areas!

Buy your tickets online now through OzTix!

8 January 2009 – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney
9 January 2009 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle
10 January 2009 – The Zoo, Brisbane
16 January 2009 – Republic Bar, Hobart
17 January 2009 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
20 January 2009 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
23 January 2009 – Jive, Adelaide
24 January 2009 – Fly By Night, Perth

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