Category: Tour Announcements

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Bloom Sings of “The Sweetest Love”

When she’s not packing out auditoriums with her Amy Winehouse and Adele covers, Perth’s Bloom is working on her own music. Her latest release is “The Sweetest Love,” a romantic piano ballad that should make your heart soar.

While Bloom writes most of the original music she releases, “The Sweetest Love” was actually penned by internationally-renowned songwriters Brian Sutherland and Jody Stewart-Regner. Even though she didn’t write it, Bloom says she felt an instant connection with the track.

“As soon as I heard this song, I loved it. I love that it is a positive love song and I thought it would be nice and fresh to release something different,” she explained.

“Marriage Equality has been a big thing in our country lately so when they told me the song was actually inspired by the love between two women, the lyrics made a lot of sense to me. I believe love is love and we shouldn’t discriminate with sex or race.”

Bloom will release a new original EP later this year, but before then you can see her playing her acclaimed Adele & Amy Songbook shows all around Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore.

9 March 2018 – Sutherland Entertainment Centre, Sutherland
17 March 2018 – Wendouree Performing Arts Centre, Ballarat
7 April 2018 – Laycock Theatre, Gosford
28 April 2018 – The Wedge Performing Arts Centre, Sale
3 May 3 2018 – The Globe Theatre, Palmerston North
4 May 4 2018 – The Cabana, Napier
5 May 5 2018 – Upper Hutt Cossie Club, Upper Hutt
25 May 2018 – Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Mandurah
26 May 2018 – Astor Theatre, Perth
16 June 2018 – The Best Of British Ball, Singapore
29 June 2018 – Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong
30 June 2018 – Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston
3 August 2018 – Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Wagga Wagga
4 August 2018 – Griffith Regional Theatre, Griffith
25 August 2018 – Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
7 September 2018 – Swan Hill Performing Arts Centre, Swan Hill
8 September 2018 – Mildura Arts Centre, Mildura
15 September 2018 – Castle Hill RSL, Castle Hill
22 September 2018 – Windsor RSL, Windsor
20 October 2018 – Norths Leagues Club, Cammeray

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Ocean Alley Drops Sexy New Single Ahead of New Album Release

I’ve been impressed with Sydney’s Ocean Alley since the release of their sophomore EP In Purple way back in 2015. But the strength of their new single “Confidence” makes me wonder whether their new album Chiaroscuro may be their most accomplished to date.

There’s a, dare I say it, confidence in this track. The groove is laidback but the band so tight. The song’s lyrics won’t change the world, but the vocals are utterly sexy. I’m also a sucker for any clip that involves roller skating.

Chiaroscuro drops on March 9. Ocean Alley will tour the album around the country with appearances at Groovin the Moo and some headlining dates.

14 April 2018 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
21 April 2018 – The Enmore, Sydney
27 April 2018 – Groovin The Moo, Wayville
28 April 2018 – Groovin The Moo, Maitland
29 April 2018 – Groovin The Moo, Canberra
5 May 2018 – Groovin The Moo, Bendigo
6 May 2018 – Groovin The Moo, Townsville
11 May 2018 – Metropolis, Fremantle
12 May 2018 – Groovin The Moo, Bunbury
19 May 2018 – The Forum, Melbourne

Image used with permission from Bianca Blancato

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Get Ready to Fall For “Love” by The Avenue

The Avenue have me punching my fist in the air with the release of their awesome new synth-rock anthem “Love.”

This song is seriously catchy, with killer vocals from Sam Thomas and lyrics about desire that are so relatable.

“’Love’ is by far our heaviest and most punk/grunge song,” Sam explained. “It’s about the feeling of your body screaming out for a person but your mind detesting the thought of them.”

“Love” is the first track lifted from The Avenue’s sophomore EP, Names. They’re currently on the road celebrating its release. You can catch The Avenue at Ric’s Bar in Brisbane on March 3 before the big EP launch at the Evelyn Hotel in Melbourne on March 10.

Image used with permission from Beehive PR

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Iluka Releases New Video and Announces Tour

I adored Iluka’s single “Sympathy” when I first heard it in December, but I’ve fallen in love with it all over again with the release of the music video.

It’s the perfect foil for her girl power anthem, with a 1960s housewife abandoning domestic drudgery upon seeing Iluka.

“The whole premise of the song is about radical self expression in an all too often repressive society. The video serves as an expressive response, through art, through colour, through movement, and through community. My vision was to bring together a bunch of beautiful, creative people – dancers, painters, sculptors, circus performers, photographers, musicians – in a wild, dreamlike world and simply give them the freedom to be themselves,” Iluka explained. Joining forces with award winning writer and director Kate Haplin, the video seeks to inspire. Their period piece reminding viewers things weren’t so different 50 years ago and Iluka is leading the charge to fight the good fight.

“Sympathy” comes from Iluka’s forthcoming EP Ritual, which drops on April 6. Wasting no time, Iluka will start her EP tour the same day. Tickets are on sale now.

6 April 2018 – Mo’s Clubhouse, Gold Coast
7 April 2018 – Bloodhound Bar, Brisbane
12 April 2018 – Transit Bar, Canberra (FREE)
14 April 2018 – Grace Darling, Melbourne
20 April 2018 – Rad Bar, Wollongong
21 April 2018 – Waywards, Sydney

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Tom Lee-Richards Charms Me With Amazing New Single “Out of the Oddness”

Aussies have a habit of claiming any talented Kiwi as our own. And when they base themselves here and they’re as amazing as Tom Lee-Richards, I think it’s totally justified. I’ve raved about his previous releases “Madness” and “What Could Otherwise,” and I’m every bit as enamoured with his latest effort, “Out of the Oddness.”

I love Tom’s uniqueness. He has such an original, haunting sound. “Out of the Oddness” is a mesmerising song. I’m well and truly under its spell.

This is the title track from Tom’s first mini LP, which drops on February 23. He’ll kick off an Australian tour on the same day before heading to New Zealand and Europe.

23 February 2018 – Flow Bar, Old Bar
1 March 2018 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast
3 March 2018 – Sheoak Shack, Fingal Head
4 March 2018 – Milk Factory, Brisbane
10 March 2018 – Smiths alt, Canberra
11 March 2018 – Birdhouse, Wagga Wagga
16 March 2018 – The Exeter, Adelaide
21 March 2018 – The Gasometer, Melbourne

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Rapaport Lays Down Cool Grooves With “Don’t Sweat It” Single

Rapaport offers words to live by with the release of his catchy new single, “Don’t Sweat It.” While the track could be a mantra for life, it was inspired by a chance encounter with an ex.

“I wrote ‘Don’t Sweat It’ after running into an ex-girlfriend, thinking it might cheer me up,” Rapaport said. “It didn’t. But now it’s fun to annoy my new girlfriend by playing it.”

“Don’t Sweat It” is the latest single from Rapaport’s sophomore album Village Idiot, set to drop on March 2. Rapaport will join Butterfingers on their Bullet to the Head tour, an opportunity that he calls “an honour.” Make sure you arrive early enough for his set at the following shows:

29 March 2018 – Club 54, Launceston
30 March 2018 – Republic Bar, North Hobart
31 March 2018 – Ed Castle, Adelaide
1 April 2018 – Gasometer Hotel, Collingwood
5 April 2018 – The Basement, Belconnen
6 April 2018 – Gearin Hotel, Katoomba
7 April 2018 – Factory Floor, Marrickville
13 April 2018 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
14 April 2018 – The Brightside, Fortitude Valley
19 April 2018 – Settler’s Tavern, Margaret River
20 April 2018 – The Sewing Room, Perth
21 April 2018 – Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury
4 May 2018 – Hotel Brunswick, Brunswick Heights
5 May 2018 – Miami Tavern, Miami

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Thomas Keating Flies Solo With “Begin Again”

Sydney singer-songwriter Thomas Keating honed his craft with the bands Thieves and Good Counsel. Now we get the chance to hear what he can do solo with the release of his first single, “Begin Again.” It’s a beautiful modern folk-rock track which hints at a promising solo career ahead.

If you like what you hear, there’s plenty more where that came from. Thomas Keating will hit the road this autumn with a full band and a backlog of great new tunes. Catch him at the following shows this March.

23 March 2018 – The Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle
24 March 2018 – The Factory Marrickville Floor, Sydney
31 March 2018 – The Grace Darling, Melbourne

Image used with permission from This Much Talent

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Abbe May on Tour With “Seventeen” Single and “Fruit” Album

Abbe May isn’t afraid to lay her heart and life bare in her new single “Seventeen,” an intimate reflection on her formative years and the experiences that shaped her.

I love this track’s dark brooding grittiness. Its sultry groove and Abbe’s vocals are also right on point. “Seventeen” was the first song written for Abbe’s new album Fruit, which is in stores now. It sets the theme for her first release since coming out last year.

“It took 30 years to be in a position to write this song. It’s intended as a letter for my niece to read when she turns 17, 21 and 28. It’s a love letter detailing all the stupid and wonderful things I’ve done in my life,” Abbe explained. “If she ever doubts herself, she’ll have this song to remind her everyone struggles but that it is finding purpose, not pleasure or happiness that makes life worth living.” said Abbe.

Abbe is currently touring Fruit around the country. Here are all the remaining dates.

16 February 2018 – Ed Castle, Adelaide
17 February 2018 – Clancy’s, Dunsborough
23 February 2018 – Yah Yah’s, Melbourne
24 February 2018 – Hobart Brewing Co, Hobart
8 March 2018 – Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney
10 March 2018 – Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle

Image used with permission from Minor Major

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Acclaimed South African Singer-Songwriter Jeremy Loops Announces May Tour

Ordinarily when I tell you to go check out a touring artist, it’s because I’ve heard their new music and fallen love. Funnily enough, that’s not what’s happened with Jeremy Loops. The new single from this South African singer-songwriter, “Waves” is a little predictable for my tastes. It sounds like the sort of thing that could do very well on the charts, but there was nothing to really get me excited.

But then Spotify kept playing and I heard some of Jeremy’s earlier material. Songs like “Sinner,” “Skinny Blues,” and “Trip Fox” had this cool rootsy folky vibe that I really love. So if like me “Waves” isn’t thrilling you, please dig a little deeper. You might just find yourself heading to one of the following shows.

22 May 2018 – The Capitol, Perth
23 May 2018 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide
24 May 2018 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
26 May 2018 – The Zoo, Brisbane
27 May 2018 – Factory Theatre, Sydney

Image used with permission from SGC Media

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Apia Good Times Announces Superb 2018 Lineup

The folks behind the Apia Good Times tour have assembled another cracker lineup for its 6th year, with Brian Cadd, Marcia Hines, Russell Morris, Leo Sayer, and John Paul Young joining forces for this year’s nostalgia-fest.

While the shows will be wonderful, Sydneysiders get the chance to get up close and personal with the artists on the bill next month. They’ll be signing autographs at the Suncorp Discovery Store in Pitt Street from midday on February 6.

The Apia Good Times tour will take in capital cities and key regional centres around the country. Apia and Frontier Touring members can get presale tickets from January 31 ahead of the February 5 general sale.

16 May 2018 – Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin
18 May 2018 – Perth Concert Hall, Perth
19 May 2018 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
25 May 2018 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
26 May 2018 – Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo
27 May 2018 – Costa Hall, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, Geelong
31 May 2018 – Empire Theatre, Toowoomba
1 June 2018 – QPAC Concert Hall, Brisbane
2 & 3 June 2018 – Twin Towns Services Club, Tweed Heads
7 June 2018 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
8 June 2018 – Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul
9 June 2018 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
10 June 2018 – Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
15 June 2018 – Princess Theatre, Launceston
16 June 2018 – Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, Hobart

Image used with permission from Ferris Davies PRM