Category: Tour Announcements

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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

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Request a Song at Wilco Shows

When you buy tickets to see your favourite band, there’s always one special song you hope they’ll play. Well if you’re holding Wilco tickets, you might just get your wish.

Fans can now request the songs they want the band to play on their upcoming tour. Just head to their official website and enter your details, including your request and the show you’ll attend. Too easy!

You can catch Wilco at the following venues later this month:

18 March 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (with Bridezilla)
19 March 2008 – Tivoli, Brisbane (with The Mess Hall)
26 March 2008 – The Palace Theatre, Melbourne (with The Drones)

Image source: Drella @ Wikimedia Commons

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See The Rogue Traders While You Can

The Rogue Traders are hitting the road next month for what may be their last tour for some time.

Keyboardist James Ash said the band will take a break to allow lead singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte to pursue her career.

“With Nat going to do a solo record, this will be the last tour we do for 18 months or two years,” he told The Daily Telegraph.

Somewhere in there she’ll also find time to continue her So You Think You Can Dance hosting duties. What a busy girl!

Here’s when when the Rogue Traders are visiting you. Tickets to all shows go on sale on March 17.

28 and 29 April 2008 – Regent Theatre, Yarram
30 April 2008 – Arts Centre, Frankston
1 May 2008 – The Wool Exchange, Geelong
2 May 2008 – The Woolshed, Ballarat
3 May 2008 – Billboard, Melbourne
11 May 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
13 May 2008 – Town Hall, Horsham
14 May 2008 – Roi Bar, Albury
15 May 2008 – ANU, Canberra
16 May 2008 – Waves, Wollongong
17 May 2008 – Big Top Luna Park, Sydney
18 May 2008 – Evan Theatre, Penrith Panthers
20 May 2008 – Workers Club, Revesby
21 May 2008 – Central Coast Leagues Club, Gosford
22 May 2008 – Newcastle Panthers
23 May 2008 – Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club
24 May 2008 – Lismore Workers Club
25 May 2008 – Twin Towns, Tweed Heads
27 May 2008 – Civic Centre, Nambour
28 May 2008 – Tivoli, Brisbane
29 May 2008 – Rumours, Toowoomba

Image source: Toby Forage @ Flickr 

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The Last Town Chorus Coming in Loud and Clear

Oz Music Scene favourite The Last Town Chorus is back with a brand new single and another Aussie visit.

Her latest single “Loud and Clear” is a beautiful tune that perfectly shows off lead singer Megan Hickey’s ethereal vocals and haunting slide guitar skills. You can hear the new song now on The Last Town Chorus’ MySpace page.

If you like what you hear, make sure you get along to one of The Last Town Chorus’ gigs next month. They’ll play Sydney’s Hopetoun Hotel on March 18, and Byron Bay’s East Coast Blues and Roots festival on the 20th and 21st.

Image source: Yannfalkenberg at Flickr

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Simple Plan to Visit Oz

The lads from Simple Plan are hot stuff right now. Their single “When I’m Gone” is all over radio, and their new self-titled album hits stores today. The Canadian pop-punksters will head to Australia for a promo tour next month to celebrate its release.

Simple Plan have got one of those instantly recognisable sounds, but apparently we can expect something different this time around.

“I think we all felt we needed to do something that would be a little more daring and stretch the envelope of who we are,” explained frontman Pierre Bouvier. “We were just trying to make a record that will leave a little more of a mark.”

Drummer Chuck Comeau adds that “there was sort of a realization we needed to shake things up and really take chances and just go for it. To do something that was still us but would challenge ourselves”.

Simple Plan will be in Australia for just five days (March 10-14), but Warner Music promises there will be opportunities for fans to catch up with the band. If you love Simple Plan, I suggest checking the Warner Music website regularly to see when you can see, hear, and watch the guys in Oz.

Image source: Gary M. Greenbaum @ Wikimedia Commons

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James Blunt Heads Back to Oz

British softie James Blunt is heading back to Australia in May to support his second album All the Lost Souls.

James was a big hit when he played here in 2006, selling out every single Australian show. This time the venues will be bigger, but fans can still expect to enjoy plenty of hits and James’ trademark English charm.

As you can imagine, since his last shows sold out these tickets probably won’t last. If you missed out last time, make sure it doesn’t happen again by nabbing yours when they go on sale at 9 am on Friday 15 February.

Fellas, if you forget Valentine’s Day a pair of these tickets could probably help smooth things over.

James Blunt will play the following Aussie venues.

2 May 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
3 May 2008 – Entertainment Centre, Sydney
4 May 2008 – Royal Theatre, Canberra
6 May 2008 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
7 May 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
9 May 2008 – Challenge Stadium, Perth

Image source: Dawn Ellner @ Wikimedia Commons

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Weddings, Parties, Anything Together Again

Weddings, Parties, Anything won our hearts back in the 90s with their epic single “Father’s Day.” They never saw that kind of success again, but Weddoes fans continued to see the lads in droves until they parted ways in 1998.

Now a decade later Mick Thomas and the boys have teamed up for one last tour. You can check them out at the following venues.

1 March 2008 – The Peninsula Lounge, Moorooduc
2 March 2008 – Beulah Footy Club, Beulah
8-9 March 2008 – Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy
22 March 2008 – East Coast Blues and Roots Festival, Byron Bay
23 March 2008 – Southern Roots Festival, Hobart
28 March 2008 – Arts Centre, Fremantle
5 April 2008 – The Gaelic, Sydney
11 April 2008 – The Zoo, Brisbane
18 April 2008 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
25 April 2008 – Astoria 2, London