Category: Tour Announcements

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Katie Noonan Does The Beatles

Katie Noonan has breathed new life into the evergreen tunes of Lennon and McCartney in her new album Blackbird. To celebrate the landmark release, Katie will perform four very special intimate shows.

Highlights of the album include versions of “Across the Universe,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Michelle” and of course, “Blackbird.” Katie is ably supported on the album and tour by her all-star jazz quartet featuring Joe Lovano, John Scofield, Lewis Nash, and Ron Carter.

These once-in-a-lifetime shows go on sale this Monday, October 6 from the venues.

9 December 2008 – The Studio @ Sydney Opera House
11 December 2008 – Prince of Wales Hotel, Melbourne
19 & 20 December 2008 – QPAC @ Cremorne Theatre, Brisbane

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The Go Set Go Around Australia

Melbourne’s The Go Set are heading on the road to celebrate the release of their fourth album, Rising.

This unique band proudly wear their eclectic influences on their sleeve, finding inspiration from such diverse musical genres as traditional celtic music and and early seventies punk rock. The result is completely original, and totally unforgettable. Where else can you hear the bagpipes, accordion, and mandolin playing alongside some distorted heavy guitars?

Rising shows the band rediscovering their punk roots while adding new flavours of reggae and ska. It was recorded with famed US producer Jonathon Burnside (Melvins, NOFX, Sleepy Jackson) in Melbourne. It will be in stores this Saturday.
2008 has a been a busy year for the boys, who also found time to tour Japan and Europe, where they signed a deal with punk label Coretex. But now they’re back to wow local crowds. Check them out at the following dates.

10 October 2008 – ANU Bar, Canberra
11 October 2008 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
17 October 2008 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
18 October 2008 – The Pub, Bendigo
19 October 2008 – National Hotel, Geelong (all ages)
23 October 2008 – Bon Amici, Toowoomba
24 October 2008 – Pig and Whistle, Maroochydore
25 October 2008 – Queen Street Mall, Brisbane (all ages)
25 October 2008 – The Jubilee, Brisbane
31 October 2008 – National Hotel, Geelong
1 November 2008 – Portland Bay Festival, Hobart
6 November 2008 – Brisbane Hotel, Hobart
7 November 2008 – Batman Fawkner, Launceston
8 November 2008 – River Rocks @ Barwon Club, Geelong

Image used with permission from AAA Entertainment

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Howie Day Returns to Oz

You might remember me raving about the Howie Day shows I saw a few months ago. I became a fan of this talented American singer songwriter when he released his debut album in 2000, and it was worth the wait when he finally toured here with Whitley eight years later.

The positive response Howie received on his first trip has encouraged him to embark on his own headline tour! If you didn’t catch him the first time, don’t make the same mistake again. This man is one of the most amazing performers I’ve seen. Add the appeal of some intimate venues and you’ve got the recipe for some unmissable shows. Don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Catch Howie at the following venues later this year!

27 November 2008 – The Troubadour, Brisbane
28 November 2008 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
29 November 2008 – Jive, Adelaide
30 November 2008 – Queenscliff Music Festival
3 December 2008 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
4 December 2008 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne

Image sourc: VickieVictoria @ Flickr

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The Audreys Hit the Road

South Australia’s finest The Audreys will hit the road this November to support their ARIA-nominated album When the Flood Comes.

This country-folk band really shines in the live arena thanks to their unique blend of traditional instruments and emotive tunes.

Check them out at the following venues this November!

13-15 November 2008 – The Promethean, Adelaide
20 November 2008 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
21 November 2008 –  Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
22 November 2008 –  Brass Monkey, Cronulla
27 November 2008 – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne
28 November 2008 –  Theatre Royal, Castlemaine
29 November 2008 –  Queenscliff Music Festival, Queenscliff

Image source: The Audreys press page

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Chris Brown and Rihanna’s Massive Oz Tour

Chris Brown and Rihanna are teaming up for one of the hottest tours this year. The R’n’B power couple will visit Australia in November.

Expect plenty of top 40 hits when this pair hit entertainment centres and arenas around the country.

General ticket sales start on Monday 15 September, but if you want to get a jump on the competition I recommend signing up to the Ticketek mailing list before next Friday.

See Rihanna and Chris Brown at the following venues.

31 October 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
3 November 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
4 November 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
8 November 2008 – Acer Arena, Sydney
11 November 2008 – Burswood Dome, Perth

Image source: Joel Telling @ Wikimedia Commons

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Katy Perry’s Aussie Quickie

The world’s most famous pop star Katy Perry will strut her stuff in Australia next month.

The Californian singer will head Down Under to support her new album One of the Boys. It’s a quick visit, with a show at Sydney’s The Forum on October 10 and another at Melbourne’s Prince of Wales on October 13.

If you want to see Katy in the flesh, get your tickets when they go on sale on September 13. Considering she’s playing such intimate venues, they’re not going to last.

Image source: Melanie @ Flickr

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Martha Wainwright Back in Oz

Acclaimed singer songwriter Martha Wainwright is bringing her latest show Down Under.

Martha and her band will play some intimate venues all around the country to support her latest album I Know You’re Married, But I’ve Got Feelings Too. Fans can look forward to new tracks from the new record as well as some old favourites.

Get your tickets when they go on sale next Wednesday, 10 September. Martha will play the following venues in November.

12 November 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
13 November 2008 –  The Forum, Melbourne
15 November 2008 –  Meeniyan Hall
18 November 2008 –  The Tivoli, Brisbane
19 November 2008 –  Wrest Point, Hobart
21 November 2008 –  The Gov, Adelaide
22 November 2008 –  Fly By Night, Fremantle

Image source: Dave W Clarke @ Flickr

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Kylie Announces Aussie Tour Dates

Kylie Minogue has announced she’s finally coming home. Our pop darling will visit Sydney on December 14 and Melbourne on December 19.

“It’s been such as joy to take this show to so many countries that I’ve never been to before, but it’s a real thrill to finally be bringing it home to Australia and to be able to share it with you all,” Kylie said in a statement.

No doubt the news is sure to upset fans living anywhere else in Australia, but some shows are better than none at all.

Tickets will go on general sale from September 8, but you can jump the queue by signing up for a free Frontier Touring membership. Frontier will start their online presale on September 4.

Image source: Gryffindor @ Wikimedia Commons 

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Kylie Plans December Tour

After months of speculation it’s official: Kylie is bringing her X2008 tour Down Under.  The Princess of Pop is set to bring her spectacular shows to Sydney and Melbourne in December.

“The reason I hadn’t confirmed dates in Australia is because I really didn’t know what I was getting into,” she told The Sunday Telegraph. “But now I know. I have a show that breathes and changes , and is dependant on people’s moods , and environment. I can’t wait to bring it home.”

She’s booked Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena in the first week of December, and is considering shows at the Sydney Entertainment Centre for the second week of December. Her tour promoter Michael Gudinski is expected to announce exact dates this week. We’ll have to see whether they include other Aussie cities or just the big two.

The scheduling will allow Ms Minogue to spend Christmas at home with her family. It’s also a lovely Christmas present for all the local fans!

Image source: Gryffindor @ Wikimedia Commons

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Immaculate Yves Klein Blue and The Holidays Shows

Two of Australia’s hottest new indie acts are teaming up for one massive tour. Yves Klein Blue and The Holidays are joining forces for the Immaculate Confection tour this October. And what a sweet experience it should be!

Yves Klein Blue wowed the crowds at Splendour, and these gigs are the last time you’ll catch them before they buckle down to record their debut album. The Holidays have also been impressing folks around the traps with their dynamic performances alongside international acts The Wombats, The View, and Ben Kweller.

The democratic bands will take turns headlining the shows, which they’ll play with a local opening act in each city. Tickets go on sale next Thursday.

Here are all the dates!

3 October 2008 – Mona Vale Hotel, Sydney
4 October 2008  – ANU Bar, Canberra
9 October 2008 – Enigma, Adelaide
10 October 2008 – Amplifier Bar, Perth
11 October 2008 – Prince Of Wales, Bunbury
12 October 2008 – Norfolk Basement, Fremantle
16 October 2008 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
17 October 2008 – The Zoo, Brisbane
18 October 2008 – Coolongatta Hotel
19 October 2008 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast
23 October 2008 – Oxford Tavern, Wollongong
24 October 2008 – Annandale Hotel, Sydney
25 October 2008 – Northern Star, Newcastle
26 October 2008 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (under 18s)
29 October 2008 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
30 October 2008 – National Hotel, Geelong
31 October and 1 November 2008 – East Brunswick Club, Melbourne

Image source: Sing me a song @ Flickr