Category: Tour Announcements

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Jimmy Barnes Plans Theatre Tour

Aussie rock icon Jimmy Barnes has announced his first major theatre tour in more than a decade.

“It’s something I haven’t really done since Soul Deep,” Jimmy said in a press release. “I’ve had a fantastic run of big outdoor and winery shows over the past summer but I’m itching to get back indoors. The rooms are small enough to still get intimate with the audience, but you can stretch out more than in a pub.”

The up close and personal gigs follow the success of Jimmy’s latest album Out of the Blue. Jimmy will perform songs from this platinum release and plenty of old favourites. Jimmy’s keeping it all in the family, with his son Jackie playing drums in his band and his daughter Mahalia opening the shows.

This is the large chance local fans have to see Jimmy before he embarks on a European tour in spring. So make sure you get your tickets when they go on sale on Monday May 12.

See Jimmy when he hits the following venues:

25 June 2008 – Canberra Theatre Centre
27 June 2008 – Settlers, Mildura
28 June 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
4 July 2008 – Concert Hall, Brisbane
5 July 2008 – Empire Theatre, Toowoomba
7 July 2008 -Brolga Theatre, Maryborough
8 July 2008 – Caloundra RSL, Caloundra
10, 12, and 13 July 2008 – The Palms at Crown, Melbourne
16 July 2008 – Regent Theatre, Wollongong
18 July 2008 – Panthers, Newcastle
19 July 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Image source: DianeSunshineCoast @ Wikimedia Commons

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Mary J. Blige Announces First Australian Tour

It’s been a long time coming, but R&B royalty Mary J. Blige will finally tour Australia this June.

She’ll head Down Under to promote her eighth studio album Growing Pains.

“Mary J. Blige is a superstar in anyone’s language,” said promoter Michael Chugg. “She is sexy, stylish, sassy and what a voice! She’s one of the greatest live acts I’ve ever seen and I’m thrilled to bring her to Australia for the first time. I had goose bumps when I saw her perform with Sting at the VH1 Awards and so did Sting! I can’t wait to see her blow Australian music lovers away.”

These hot tickets go on sale on May 16.

Here are the all important dates!

10 June 2008 – Burswood Dome, Perth
12 June 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
13 June 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
14 June 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Image source: Mikamote @ Wikimedia Commons

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Shihad’s Beautiful Comeback

Aussie rock icons Shihad are back with a brand new album and tour!

Beautiful Machine strikes just the right balance between power and melody. And with master engineer Alan Moulder (Depeche Mode, U2, Smashing Pumpkins) at the helm, you know it’s going to be good.

Beautiful Machine will hit stores on May 17, which gives Shihad fans just enough time to learn all the songs before they hit the road.

They’ll tour Adelaide and the East Coast with Triple J Unearthed winners Young and Restless and indie kids Calling All Cars. Tickets go on sale on Monday for the tour this June. See it at the following venues:

13 June 2008 – Bar 388, Brisbane
14 June 2008 – Hi Fi Bar & Ballroom, Melbourne
20 June 2008 – The Gaelic Theatre, Sydney
21 June 2008 – Live on Light Square, Adelaide

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Pete Murray Announces Aussie Tour

He’s kept his Aussie fans waiting more than two years, but Pete Murray has finally announced a national tour. He’ll play old favourites and tracks from his newie, Summer at Eureka.

“I did a lot of gigging around Feeler and See The Sun but I pretty much took the last couple of years off from touring in Australia,” Pete said in a press statement.

“That allowed me to really focus properly on making the new album at home but now that it’s finally finished I’m really ready to get back out there and play the new songs from the album.”

He’s hitting theatres and leagues clubs in the capital cities and regional centers through August and September. Fans should lap up these intimate shows!

Tickets to all shows go on sale at 9 am on May 20 at the usual outlets. Here are all the dates!

5 August 2008 – Regal Theatre, Perth
9 August 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
12 August 2008 – Peninsula Lounge, Moorooduc
14 August 2008 – The Forum Theatre, Melbourne
16 August 2008 – Costa Hall, Geelong
17 August 2008 – Ballarat Woolshed
19 August 2008 – Civic Centre, Wodonga
20 August 2008 – ANU Bar, Canberra
22 August 2008 – Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford
23 August 2008 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
26 August 2008 – Tamworth West Leagues Club
27 August 2008 – Panthers, Port Macquarie
28 August 2008 – Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club
29 Aug 2008 – Lismore Workers Club
31 August 2008 – Gympie Muster
2 September 2008 – Civic Centre, Ipswich
3 September 2008 – Empire Theatre, Toowoomba
5 September 2008 – Seagulls Club, Tweed Heads
6 September 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
10 September 2008 – Regent Theatre, Wollongong
12 September 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney

Image source: Toby Forage @ Flickr

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King Curly’s Star Is Rising

King Curly may just be one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. I heard them for the first time when they supported k.d. langKing Curly in the Hunter Valley, yet they’ve just released their best of CD showcasing a decade’s worth of hits!

They’re heading back on the road in May to support the release of The Fall and Rise of King Curly 1998-2008. Get out there and see them. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

King Curly’s tour dates are:

17 May 2008 – The Singing Gallery, McLaren Vale from 7:30 pm
18 May 2008 – Wheatsheaf Hotel, Adelaide from 4 pm
24 May 2008 – The Vanguard, Newtown
30 May 2008 – The Folkus Room @ Serbian Cultural Centre and Club, Mawson
31 May 2008 – Oakleigh Bowling Club, Melbourne from 8 pm
1 June 2008 – The Wesley Anne, Northcote from 4 pm
21 June 2008 – The Clarendon, Katoomba

More dates will be announced so make sure you keep an eye on King Curly’s MySpace page. And listen to some of their brilliant tunes while you’re there!

Image source: supplied by promoter

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Powderfinger Sells Out

I told you it would happen. But if you still procrastinated about getting those Powderfinger tickets you’re going to kick yourself. Those original shows in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne sold out in around five minutes.

But don’t stress too much. The lovely lads from Brisvegas have announced second shows at all the venues. They’re on sale now, so don’t think about it: just buy them.

The new shows are:

8 June 2008 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
12 June 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
14 June – The Forum, Melbourne

Image source: Jeaneeem @ Wikimedia Commons

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The Galvatrons Headline First National Tour

The buzz surrounding synth-rock outfit The Galvatrons has been building, and it’s going to explode in the coming months.

The Melbourne lads have just come back from some showcase gigs in London where they played to packed rooms of industry heavyweights. They must have impressed the right people, because they’re set to head back to the UK to join Kiss and The Police on the festival circuit.

But before they do you can see The Galvatrons back on their home turf as they embark on their first national tour. The gigs will support the release of their EP When We Were Kids which will hit stores on 3 May.

Here are all The Galvatrons tour dates.

19 April 2008 – The Pelibar, Frankston
20 April 2008 – Cherry Rock Festival, Melbourne
24 April 2008 – The Evelyn Hotel, Fitzroy
25 April 2008 – The Carlton Hotel, Geelong
26 April 2008 – Groovin the Moo, Maitland
27 April 2008 – The Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
30 April 2008 – The Park Hotel, Bathurst
1 May 2008 – Transit Bar, Canberra
2 May 2008 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
3 May 2008 – The Mona Vale Hotel, Sydney
4 May 2008 – Chili Lounge @ The Grand Hotel, Wyong
9 May 2008 – Empire Hotel, Brisbane
10 May 2008 – The Elsewhere Bar, Surfers Paradise
15 May 2008 – The Karova Lounge, Ballarat
16 May 2008 – Rocket Bar, Adelaide
17 May 2008 – Enigma Bar, Adelaide
22 May 2008 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
23 May 2008 – The Railway Hotel, Fremantle
24 May 2008 – Shape, Perth
29 May 2008 – The Republic Bar, Hobart
30 May 2008 – Sirocco’s, Burnie
31 May 2008 – Batman Faulkner, Launceston
6 June 2008 – The Espy, St Kilda
7 June 2008 – Come Together Festival, Sydney

Image source: Supplied by Warner Music Australia

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Powderfinger Plan Ultimate Tour

Powderfinger fans are in with a real treat, with the band announcing their first theatre shows in eight years. While the entertainment centre tours are always a spectacular, they don’t really offer the personal experience of smaller gigs. These shows will offer that and then some.

Powderfinger will perform two sets separated by an intermission. They’ll rock out for half the show, and strip things back acoustically in the other. Too cool.

“For this tour we’re doing something a little different, something a little more intimate,” Darren Middleton explained to AAP.

But it gets better. Fans can get online and vote for their favourite Powderfinger songs to help the band choose their set list.
Punters are in for a double treat with brilliant Victorian singer-songwriter Whitley providing the tour’s support.

With the band playing smaller venues, these tickets won’t last. Make sure you get yours when they go on sale on Friday 11 April.

The Upstairs at the Downstairs Tour will take in the following venues:
6 June 2008 – Lake Kawana Centre, Sunshine Coast
9 June 2008 – Tivoli, Brisbane
11 June 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
13 June 2008 – The Forum, Melbourne
17 June 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
19 June 2008 – Metro City, Perth

Image source: Jeaneeem @ Wikimedia Commons

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Panic at the Disco Announce Aussie Tour

One of the biggest bands in the world right now, Panic at the Disco, are heading Down Under. The lads will touch down in August for shows all around the country.

Panic at the Disco is taking The Academy Is … along for the ride. This Chicago outfit was named one of Rolling Stone’s top ten artists to watch, and they’re sure to blow Panic fans away at these massive shows.

Their last Aussie shows sold out in minutes, so you’ll want to grab your tickets as soon as they go on sale. Thankfully you’ve got a little time to save your cash though. Tickets are available from Ticketek on Tuesday 15 April.

You can catch Panic at the Disco at the following venues:

20 August 2008 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
22 August 2008 – Acer Arena, Sydney
23 August 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
25 August 2008 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
27 August 2008 – Burswood Dome, Perth

Image source: Erik Luyten Photography @ Flickr

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New Album, Tour For The Audreys

The Audreys burst onto the local scene in 2006 with their debut album Between Last Night & Us. Now they’re back, with their much-anticipated follow-up When The Flood Comes.

The new release has been described in a press release as “an album of lyrical and sonic beauty” that builds on The Audreys’ trademark alt-country sound

When The Flood Comes hits stores on 19 April. To celebrate its release, The Audreys will hit the road for a massive national tour in May and June. They’ll visit all the country’s capitals and plenty of regional centres too. Tickets to these gigs go on sale tomorrow from all the usual outlets.

Here are The Audreys’ national dates.

7 May 2008 – The Loft, Warrnambool
8 May 2008 – Rubys Lounge, Belgrave
9 May 2008 – Town Hall, Meeniyan
10 May 2008 – The Corner, Richmond
11 May 2008 – Wellers, Kangaroo Ground
14 May 2008 – The Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
16 & 17 May 2008 – The Basement, Circular Quay
20 May 2008 – Lizotte’s, Kincumber
22 May 2008 – Sound Lounge, Gold Coast
23 May 2008 – The Zoo, Brisbane
24 May 2008 – Bass in the Grass Festival, Darwin
28 May 2008 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
29 May 2008 – Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
30 May 2008 – Northern Star, Newcastle
31 May 2008 – ANU Bar, Canberra
6 June 2008 – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
13 June 2008 – Country Club, Launceston
14 June 2008 – Wrestpoint, Hobart
19 June 2008 – Albies Bar, Busselton
20 June 2008 – Fly By Night, Fremantle
21 June 2008 – Civic Hotel, Perth