Category: Tour Announcements

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The Herd Announce Hot Tour

We all may be freezing our butts off, but The Herd are promising to bring a little sunshine with their Summerland tour.

The shows will celebrate the release of their fourth album, which debuted at number seven on the ARIA charts. If you’ve only just heard about this awesome band you’ll want to check out the shows.

The Herd has an impressive live reputation. When you get these eight talented musos on a stage, anything can happen and it probably will!

Hip hop fans are in for a real treat with indigenous urban outfit The Last Kinection joining the lads for the entire tour.

Click below to see all the dates!

17 July 2008 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
18 July 2008 – Settler’s Tavern, Margaret River
19 July 2008 – Capitol, Perth
20 July 2008 – Fly by Night, Fremantle
7 August 2008 – Uni Bar, Wollongong
8 August 2008 – ANU Bar, Canberra
9 August 2008 – Station Resort, Jindabyne
15 August 2008 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
16 August 2008 – Manly Fishos, Manly
21 August 2008 – Baroque, Katoomba
22 August 2008 – Panthers, Newcastle
23 August 2008 – Woodport Inn, Erina
28 August 2008 – Great Northern, Byron Bay
29 August 2008 – The Arena, Brisbane
30 August 2008 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
31 August 2008 – Sands Tavern, Maroochydore
4 September 2008 – Hobart Uni Bar, Hobart
5 September 2008 – Billboard, Melbourne
6 September 2008 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide

Image source: The Herd press image collection 

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Chaka Cancels Brissie Gig

Brisbane has lost its Chaka Khan concert, after the soul diva claimed to have “unforeseen international commitments.”

Is it just me, or do those kind of official excuses tend to sound like a load of BS? Maybe if there was some sort of official apology I might believe it a little more.

Anyway, the other Aussie fans can breathe easy. The Melbourne show on June 13 and Sydney show on June 15 will still go ahead as planned. Brisbane ticketholders can get a refund from their place of purchase.

Image source: Live @ J&R @ Flickr

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Kasey and Shane Announce Local Tour

Husband and wife duo Shane Nicholson and Kasey Chambers have a red hot hit on their hands with the album Rattlin’ Bones. Now they’re taking it on the road with some very special theatre shows.

The concerts will include songs from their album, as well as hits from Kasey’s impressive back catalogue. Fans are in for a real treat with a special acoustic bracket planned for these intimate shows.

Tickets go on sale on June 10 from the usual outlets. Here are the dates!

13 August 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
14 August 2008 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
15 August 2008 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
16 August 2008 – State Theatre, Sydney
17 August 2008 – Concert Hall @ QPAC, Brisbane

Image source: Mandy Hall @ Wikimedia Commons

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Devo Do Aussie Sideshows

Here’s some news that might make all those folks who missed out on Splendour in the Grass tickets smile just a little. The festival’s headliners Devo have announced sideshows in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth.

The lads last visited Australia when they headlined the Livid Festival in Brisbane in 1997. Wow, remember Livid kids? I’m showing my age, aren’t I?

Anyway, at the end of the day Aussie Devo-tees will finally get the chance to see these guys “Whip It Good” in a full length show. They’ll be ably supporting by Australia’s own electronic geniuses Regurgitator and Melbourne punksters Eddy Current Suppression Ring.

Tickets go on sale on Thursday 12 June. Here are the dates Devo fans!

31 July 2008 – Festival Hall, Melbourne (through Ticketmaster)
1 August 2008 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (through Ticketek)
4 August 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (through VenueTix)
6 August 2008 – Metro City, Perth (through Moshtix)

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Timbaland Announces Aussie Tour

Megastar producer Timbaland has announced a whistle-stop tour of Australia this July.

He’s had a meteoric rise topping the Aussie charts with Madonna, Justin Timberlake, One Republic, and Keri Hilton.

There’s no denying he’s very good at what he does, but I can’t help thinking that seeing him without all these singing stars is going to be a massive letdown! It’s one thing to see a guitar legend like Santana without Rob Thomas, Steve Tyler, and Michelle Branch, but seriously … what is he going to do without the big names to back him up?

If you’d like to find out make sure you check him out at the following shows:

12 July 2008 – Challenge Stadium, Perth
16 July 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
19 July 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Ticketmaster will sell Sydney tickets and Ticketek will handle Perth and Melbourne. They go on sale on June 10.

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Judas Priest Rock Oz

Here’s one for all those old rockers out there. The original Judas Priest line-up is heading to Australia for the first time in their nearly 40-year career.

Yes they’ve visited Oz before, but never with that classic line-up of Rob Halford, Glenn Tipton, K.K. Downing, Ian Hill, and Scott Travis. Most old bands touring these days never have the full line-up, with people falling off the perch or losing interest, so this is a real treat for fans.

Tickets go on sale on Friday June 13 through Ticketek.

Here’s where you can catch them:
10 September 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
12 September 2008 – ACER Arena, Sydney
13 September 2008 – Hisense Arena (formerly Vodafone Arena), Melbourne
14 September 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
16 September 2008 – Burswood Dome, Perth

Image source: e53 @ Flickr

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Death Cab For Cutie Announce Aussie Tour

Seattle’s Death Cab for Cutie is making a pit stop in Australia during their massive world tour. It’s good news for all those fans that helped their latest album Narrow Stairs debut at number six on the ARIA chart.

Their last Aussie tour in 2006 sold out, so fans will need to grab their tickets fast. All the venues are fairly small for a band of this stature, so those who do manage to snare tickets are in for a real treat.

You can get yours when they go on sale at 9 am this Friday 30 May. Heatseeker are handling the Fremantle show, OzTix are taking care of Melbourne, and Ticketek are selling the rest.

Here are the dates!

17 August 2008 – The Palace, Melbourne
18 August 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
20 August 2008 – Metropolis, Fremantle
22 August 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane

Image source: Dunechaser @ Flickr

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Jason Mraz Tours Oz Again!

One of my favourite singer-songwriter’s Jason Mraz is heading back to Australia. After his last Sydney show clashed with my sister’s sweet 16 party, I’m thrilled. Jason’s back here to promote his new album We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things, which hit shelves yesterday.

He may have been out here just two months ago, but you won’t just hear the same old thing. This tour marks the first time Jason’s bringing his complete band to Oz. That’s right: Jason will play alongside percussionist Toca Rivera, bass player Ian Sheridan, drummer Mike “Leroy” Bram, and a three-piece horn section. I’ve seen him do the acoustic thing so many times, it’s going to be amazing to hear him fronting a band that large!

Mraz shows notoriously sell out so you’re going to want to grab your tickets when they go on sale at 9 am on Friday 30 May. Ticketek is selling for all venues except for Perth which will be handled by Moshtix.

See Jason Mraz at the following venues:
6 August 2008 – Fly by Night, Perth
9 August 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
12 August 2008 – The Forum, Melbourne
14 August 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane

Image source: Marisa Gesualdi @ Wikimedia Commons

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Andrea Bocelli Announces Aussie Tour

World-renowned tenor Andrea Bocelli is bringing his massive show to Australia.

Andrea will perform his classical repertoire backed by the acclaimed Czech National Symphony Orchestra. Esteemed soloists Paola Sanguinetti and Anna Bonitatibu will also join Andrea on the tour, and there are even more special guests to be announced.

But fans of Andrea’s pop numbers won’t be left out in the cold. He’s promising to perform some surprise duets during the show.

Andrea’s last Aussie tour sold out, so you don’t want to wait to get your tickets. There’s even more incentive too, as a portion of each ticket sold will benefit the Asia Pacific Business Coalition on AIDS.

Visa Entertainment is conducting a presale from May 19, while the rest of us have to wait until Monday May 26.

Here are the dates!

22 August 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
24 August 2008 – Acer Arena, Sydney
27 August 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
30 August 2008 – Burswood Dome, Perth

Image source: Dovywiarda @ Wikimedia Commons

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Small Mercies Rock USA

Small Mercies made a big impression on Australia with their ARIA-nominated single “Innocent,” and they’re hoping for similar success in the United States.

The Brissie lads have played some high-profile gigs at legendary venues like Los Angeles’ House of Blues and Hollywood’s Roxy Theatre. They even made an appearance at New York’s Tribeca Film Festival.

But they’ll be home soon for a string of shows to promote the release of their debut album Beautiful Hum. You can grab a copy when it hits stores on 24 May, which should be just enough time for you to learn all the lyrics before the gigs.

Check when Small Mercies are hitting your town.

6 June 2008 – Cronulla Leagues Club
7 June 2008 – Revesby Workers Club
8 June 2008 – Panthers, Penrith
11 June 2008 – Town Hall, Horsham
12 June 2008 – Shoppingtown Hotel, Melbourne
13 June 2008 – Ferntree Gully Hotel
14 June 2008 – Chelsea Heights Hotel
15 June 2008 – Hallam Hotel
19 June 2008 – Dee Why RSL
20 June 2008 – Campbelltown RSL
21 June 2008 – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
25 June 2008 – Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi
26 June 2008 – South Sydney Juniors, Redfern
27 June 2008 – Shellharbour Workers Club
28 June 2008 – Blacktown RSL
4 July 2008 – Southport RSL, Gold Coast
5 July 2008 – North Leagues and Services Club, Brisbane
6 July 2008 – Ipswich Civic Centre