Category: Tour Announcements

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Knuckle Puck and Roam Touring Oz This Summer

Pop punk fans are in for a real treat, with Chicago’s Knuckle Puck teaming up with the UK’s Roam for a massive Aussie tour in the New Year.

After touring here with The Wonder Years, the dates will give Knuckle Puck their first chance to headline some Aussie shows. It’s only fitting, with their sophomore album Shapeshifter due in stores on October 13. The album features the awesome lead single “Gone,” which I’ve had cranked up loud this morning. It’s the only way to hear it!

Roam are also in fine form after recently touring with Sum 41, Simple Plan, and Against the Current, as well as impressing festival goers at Download to Slam Dunk and Warped.

The shows will give fans who missed out on those Unify Gathering tickets a chance to see these great bands doing what they do best. Tickets are on sale now.

9 January 2018 – Arrow On Swanston, Melbourne (All Ages)
10 January 2018 – Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne (18+)
11 January 2018 – Fowlers Live, Adelaide (All Ages – Licenced)
13 January 2018 – Unify Gathering, Tarwin Lower (SOLD OUT)
14 January 2018 – Factory Theatre, Sydney (All Ages – Licenced)
15 January 2018 – Small Ballroom, Newcastle (18+)
16 January 2018 – The Zoo, Brisbane (18+)

Image used with permission from Friends Like Us

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I’m Kinda Buzzed And It’s All Because I Love the ’90s is Back!

I had a ball at this year’s I Love the 90s show, so I’m thrilled to hear it’ll be back in 2018 with a lineup that might just be better than the original! Naughty by Nature, Blackstreet, Sisqo, Montell Jordan, All 4 One, Rob Base, C&C Music Factory, and Snap all on the same bill? Sign me up!

My only real gripe is the choice of venues this time around. While I’ve never been a fan of Allphones Arena, at least it gave seats to the people who wanted them. While the shows were a great big party and those dancing on the floor looked like they were having a ball, perhaps promoters should have remembered that these musicians had their heyday 20 years ago. Now a large section of the target audience is pushing 40! We like getting up and dancing when we want to do but knowing there’s a seat when it all gets too much. Perth and Adelaide, consider yourself lucky that you’ll have a seated option!

There are presales happening for some shows RIGHT NOW and more on Wednesday, or you can wait for the general sale on Friday September 29.

11 March 2018 – Redhill Auditorium, Perth
14 March 2018 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
16 March 2018 – Melbourne Showgrounds, Melbourne
17 March 2018 – Parramatta Park, Sydney
18 March 2018 – Eatons Hill Outdoor, Brisbane
20 March 2018 – Reid Park, Townsville

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Slowly Slowly’s New Single is Out of This World

Melbourne rockers Slowly Slowly continue their winning ways with their epic new single “Aliens.”

I absolutely love this track. It starts small but builds to the kind of crescendo that encourages you to punch your fist in the air and sing along.

Slowly Slowly frontman Ben Stewart says “”the song is a stream of consciousness, equal parts self-loathing and self-pity. I wrote it in my car on my phone in about four minutes. I guess that’s why it kind of sucks.”

It doesn’t.

“Aliens” comes from Slowly Slowly’s forthcoming second album. If you love the song, you can score a 7” with two versions of “Aliens” and the live track “Dinosaurs” from Slowly Slowly’s Bandcamp page. They’ll launch the single in front of hometown fans at Howler in October before joining Something for Kate on their national tour.

6 October 2017 – Howler, Melbourne (single launch)
10 November 2017 – Manning Bar, Sydney (with Something for Kate)
11 November 2017 – The Triffid, Brisbane (with Something for Kate)
17 November 2017 – The Gov, Adelaide (with Something for Kate)
18 November 2017 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth (with Something for Kate)
24 November 2017 – 170 Russell, Melbourne (with Something for Kate)

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Enjoy Black Bird Hum’s Reggae Sounds Live

Sydney reggae outfit Black Bird Hum has shared the stage with the likes of Arrested Development, Collie Buddz, Kingfisha, The Melbourne Ska Orchestra, and Bobby Alu. Now they’re stepping out on their own with a string of headlining shows and festival slots to celebrate the release of their new single “Down”.

These guys are the real deal. Find out for yourself why they’ve earned a reputation as one of the best reggae acts in the country at the following shows.

28 September 2017 – Federal Hotel, Bellingen
29 September 2017 – Shark Bar, Miami
30 September 2017 – Royal Mail Hotel, Goodna
1 & 2 October 2017 – Caloundra Music Festival, Caloundra
7 October 2017 – Coogee Beer and Cider Festival, Coogee
22 October 2017 – Marrickville Festival, Marrickville
28 October 2017 – Spring Street Social, Bondi Junction
3 November 2017 – Northern Beaches Music Festival, Narrabeen
4 November 2017 – Lass O’Gowrie, Newcastle
5 November 2017 – Moonshine, Manly

Image used with permission from Beehive PR

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Cub Sport and Middle Kids Announce Free Summer Shows

As the countdowns tell us Christmas is less than 100 days away, it’s probably time to start knuckling down and saving a bit of money. You don’t need to sacrifice some time out though, with Cub Sport and Middle Kids joining forces for a string of free gigs next month thanks to Summer Bright Lager. The Aussie acts will travel around together playing free afternoon gigs through October and November.

These shows come at an exciting time for both bands. Cub Sport has just released the album BATS, featuring the singles “O Lord” and “Chasin” while Middle Kids are fresh off the plane from three months touring in the United States. The headliners will be joined by a local up-and-coming act each afternoon, so make sure you get out early to discover the talent in your own back yard.

Mark the dates on your calendar and head to the Summer Bright Lager website for more details.

21 October 2017 – Towradgi Beach Hotel, Wollongong (from 3pm)
22 October 2017 – The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle (from 3pm)
28 October 2017 – The Bucket List, Sydney (from 1pm)
29 October 2017 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta (from 3pm)
4 November 2017 – Tasman Way, Byron Bay (from 1pm)
5 November 2017 – Secret Location, Sunshine Coast (from 1pm)

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Alex Lahey Drops Indie-Pop Gem “I Haven’t Been Taking Care of Myself”

There’s no sign of second single syndrome from Alex Lahey, who’s just released her brand new pearler “I Haven’t Been Taking Care of Myself.” The second cut from her forthcoming debut album, I Love You Like a Brother, this track is absolutely irresistible. I just love its pop energy and introspective lyrics.

“A lot of the songs on the record are about the relationships that we engage in with other people. ‘I Haven’t Been Taking Care Of Myself’ deviates from that in that it’s about the relationship that we have with ourselves and how that is reflected in the way we bring others into our lives,” Alex explained. “If you feel shit about yourself, you’re generally going to get off on the wrong foot with someone else.”

The single will no doubt encourage more people to see Alex on her I Love You Like a Brother tour, celebrating the album’s October 6 release. Catch her in the capitals and major regional centres next month.

4 October 2017 – 48 Watt St, Newcastle
6 October 2017 – Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
7 October 2017 – The Zoo, Brisbane
11 October 2017 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
12 October 2017 – Workers Club, Geelong
13 October 2017 – Fat Controller, Adelaide
14 October 2017 – Republic Bar, Hobart
18 October 2017 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
19 October 2017 – Rosemount, Perth
20 October 2017 – Mojos, Fremantle

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Sarah McLeod Releases “Wild Hearts” And Extends Tour

Female rock voices don’t come much stronger than Sarah McLeod’s. Even when she’s releasing ballads like her new single “Wild Hearts,” there’s a power to her vocals that’s undeniable.

This song has much more than powerhouse vocals on its side though. It also demonstrates Sarah’s knack for simple but powerful storytelling through her lyrics. The understated guitar lets you take in those words and the special way Sarah delivers them.

“Wild Hearts” comes from Sarah’s recently released, self-produced album Rocky’s Diner, her first solo effort in 12 years. As you can imagine, after such a long wait fans are keen to see Sarah doing her thing. So she’s extended her national tour with many more dates. Here are all the places you can see her play near the end of the year. Tickets to the new shows, the ones from November 5 onwards, go on sale through Oztix on September 21.

5 October 2017 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast
6 October 2017 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
7 October 2017 – Miami Shark Bar, Gold Coast
8 October 2017 – Byron Bay Brewery, Byron Bay
12 October 2017 – 48 Watt, Newcastle
13 October 2017 – The Baroque Room, Katoomba
15 October 2017 – Miranda Hotel, Miranda
25 October 2017 – Pelly Bar, Frankston
26 October 2017 – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
27 October 2017 – Karova Lounge, Ballarat
3 November 2017 – Waratah Hotel, Hobart
4 November 2017 – Club 54, Launceston
5 November 2017 – Jive, Adelaide
29 November 2017 – The Curtin, Melbourne
30 November 2017 – The Basement, Canberra
2 December 2017 – The Foundry, Brisbane
7 December 2017 – The Hen House @ Badlands Bar, Perth
8 December 2017 – The Odd Fellow, Fremantle
9 December 2017 – Prince of Wales, Bunbury
15 December 2017 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
16 December 2017 – The Lansdowne, Sydney

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A Day on the Green Celebrates the ’90s With Veruca Salt, The Lemonheads, & More

Once upon a time the Day on the Green concerts were aimed squarely at the baby boomers. However, it seems organisers have well and truly realised younger folks love great music and wine too, because their latest tour announcement is aimed squarely at people growing up in the ‘90s. The bumper bill features international acts Veruca Salt and The Lemonheads and our own The Living End, Spiderbait, Tumbleweed, and The Fauves.

Between them these alterna-rock legends have notched up eight ARIA Awards, had 12 top 10 albums, and 19 top 40 singles. That’s some serious talent on one bill. Don’t miss out when tickets go on sale on September 25 at 10 am from Ticketmaster.

24 February 2018 – Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley NSW
25 February 2018 – Sirromet Wines, Mt Cotton QLD
3 March 2018 – Petersons Winery, Armidale NSW
10 March 2018 – Josef Chromy Wines, Launceston TAS
11 March 2018 – Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong VIC
17 March 2018 – Leconfield Wines, McLaren Vale SA (The Lemonheads not performing)

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Wallace Releases Gorgeous New Single “Black Lake”

Sydney-based Kiwi Wallace offers us an irresistible taste of her debut EP in the form of her brand new single “Black Lake.” It’s a seductive, simmering song which shows off her unique vocal talents so beautifully. You can hear Wallace’s jazz training coming through, but there are other influences at play here that make this song so special. Just try getting that marimba-led riff out of your head after hearing it.

“’Black Lake’ attempts to capture the thoughts of someone who is in love and ready to commit to a person who isn’t,” Wallace explained of the song she co-wrote with Eskimo Joe’s Joel Quartermain. After finishing the tune, I was re-watching one of my favourite comedies, The Mighty Boosh, and realised with all the water imagery we’d weaved into our story, we’d accidentally written the song from the point of view of Old Gregg. We hadn’t landed on a title at this point so I suggested Black Lake, the home of the Baileys drinking, watercolour painting man himself.”

“Black Lace” comes from Wallace’s debut EP Pole to Pole, which is released on October 13. She’ll celebrate the release with shows in the major capitals.

13 October 2017 – Hudson Ballroom, Sydney
14 October 2017 – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
20 October 2017 – Rocket Bar, Adelaide
21 October 2017 – Yah Yah’s, Melbourne

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Lindi Ortega Announces Aussie Shows to Support EP Release

I must admit, I hadn’t heard of Canadian singer Lindi Ortega until a press release publicising her upcoming Aussie tour hit my inbox. However, after listening to her new EP ‘Til the Goin’ Gets Gone, her name isn’t one that I’d forget in a hurry.

She has such a wonderful textured tone and a classic country-folk feel to her music which makes it instantly accessible. She also surrounds herself with top-notch musicians like slide guitar guru James “Champagne” Robertson, who will join her on her Australian tour.

The EP features some stellar originals as well as this awesome cover of Townes Van Zandt’s “Waiting ‘Round to Die.”

Lindi Ortega plays the following headline shows and festivals during her time in Oz.

16-19 November 2017 – Mullum Music Festival, Mullumbimby
19 November 2017 – Camelot Lounge, Sydney
21 November 2017 – Coogee Diggers, Coogee
23 November 2017 – Northcote Social Club, Northcote
24 November 2017 – Caravan Music Club, Melbourne
24-26 November 2017 – Queenscliff Music Festival, Queenscliff

Image used with permission from Thrillhill Music