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Monster Magnet Announce Aussie Tour

New Jersey natives Monster Magnet are preparing to rock Oz for the first time since 1999.

It’s an interesting time for the band to tour considering their last album 4-Way Diablo was released way back in 2007, but I’m sure fans aren’t about to complain. Frontman Dave Wyndorf says the show will make you “swim in the sweat of a million orgies.”

If that description isn’t enough to fire up the enthusiasts, and scare the pants off the mothers of kids attending the Sydney show, then I don’t know what is! Catch the band at the following venues this September.

5 September 2009 – The Hi-Fi, Brisbane (18+)
6 September 2009 – The Metro, Sydney (All ages)
8 September 2009 – Billboard, Melbourne (18+)
10 September 2009 – Metropolis, Fremantle (18+)

Image source: PR Photos

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New Kids on the Block Announce Australian Tour

Here’s the news all girls in their mid-twenties have been waiting for. New Kids on the Block are visiting Australia.

Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jordan Knight and Danny Wood paved the way for the likes of Take That, Backstreet Boys, and ‘N Sync. It might seem strange for a boy band to get back together now they’re middle-aged men, but Joey says their friendship is as strong as ever.

“I think the thing with us is that we always hung onto the fact that we were buddies first. It’s different now, it’s a little more planned out and professional, but we’re still a bunch of guys who love doing this and want every show to be our best,’ said Joey.

Who better to support a middle-aged boy band than an ex boy band star? Former Westlife member Brian McFadden will also be along for the ride.

So have N.K.O.T.B still got “the right stuff?” You can find out at the following shows. Tickets go on sale from the usual outlets on May 28.

1 August 2009 – Burswood Arena, Perth
3 August 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
4 August 2009 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
6 August 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Newcastle
8 August 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
10 August 2009 – Acer Arena, Sydney
15 August 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Wollongong

Image source: PR Photos

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Get Starting Sunday Single For Free

Melbourne outfit Starting Sunday are preparing to wow Australia with the release of their brand new EP tomorrow and a national tour kicking off later this month.

As Front Counter, the band quickly established a loyal following in Melbourne and even appeared on Neighbours! Now they’re back with a new name and a new grown-up sound.

“Originally we were going to keep the name, then we started writing more music for this EP and we started to realise that not only had our sound drastically changed and matured, but we as a group had grown and moved on. We didn’t feel like we were Front Counter anymore, so a name change became very important,” singer and guitarist Rhys Thompson said.

“We wanted to portray the idea of a new beginning. It was on a Sunday after a few shows in Brisbane that everything changed. The new band started on a Sunday, so after a while it became pretty obvious what we should call the band.”

You can check out Starting Sunday before your friends with their free download offer. Just head to their website, leave your e-mail address, and you’ll get their first single “When You’re Around” for free. How cool is that?

The track is instantly accessible, with a sing-along chorus and the perfect blend of rock and pop. If you’re into Starting Sunday, make sure you catch them on their national tour. Most of the shows are over 18s, but there are a few all ages gigs for the kids too!

28 May 2009 – “Snitch” @ Rosie’s Nightclub, Brisbane (18+)
30 May 2009 – The Hive, Fortitude Valley PCYC, Brisbane (All Ages)
4 June 2009 – “Hot Damn” @ Spectrum, Sydney (18+)
12 June 2009 – Barwon Club, Geelong (18+)
19 June 2009 – Mischief @ Mynt Lounge, Werribee (18+)
20 June 2009 – Fist 2 Face In Store, Melbourne (All Ages – 1pm)
20 June 2009 – “Bang” @ Royal Melbourne Hotel, Melbourne (18+)
21 June 2009 – Coburg Festival, Coburg (All Ages)
26 June 2009 – Syke @ Electric Light Hotel, Adelaide (18+)
27 June 2009 – We Are Godzilla, Adelaide (All Ages – 1pm)
3 July 2009 – Rubys Lounge, Belgrave, VIC (18+)

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AC/DC Announce Aussie "Black Ice" Tour Dates

The wait is finally over for AC/DC fans, with the band announcing those long-awaited Australian Black Ice tour dates. The lads will visit Australia next February and March for the first time since 2001’s Stiff Upper Lip tour.

There’s plenty of gaps between the dates, suggesting that more shows will be announced or that the boys are planning an extended holiday! There are rumours that the band will play a very special show at Ayers Rock, but that’s yet to be confirmed.

The shows promise to be a bit of a guitar battle, with Wolfmother providing the support. There’s no word yet on when tickets will go on sale, but here are the dates for your calendar.

11 February 2010 – Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
18 February 2010 – ANZ Stadium, Sydney
25 February 2010 – Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre, Brisbane
2 March 2010 – Adelaide Oval
6 March 2010 – Subiaco, Perth

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The Whitlams Do Eternal Nightcap

The Whitlams‘ breakthrough album Eternal Nightcap launched the band into the public eye twelve years ago.

It gave us the smash hit “No Aphrodisiac” and sentimental favourites like “Buy Now Pay Later (Charlie No.2)” and “You Sound Like Louis Burdett.” Now the band is revisiting this timeless recording with some very special shows.

The Whitlams will play the album in its entirety in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. Audiences in New South Wales and Victoria are in for a special treat, with the Sydney Symphony and Melbourne Symphony Orchestras joining the band in their home states.

Here are the all important dates!

7 & 8 August 2009 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
25 & 26 September 2009 – Governor Hindmarsh Hotel, Adelaide
3 & 4 December 2009 – Sydney Opera House

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Living Legend Liza Minnelli Australia Bound

It’s always a little bit special when a true living legend visits our shores. Liza Minnelli is one such gem.

Liza hasn’t been here since 1989, when she toured with Frank Sinatra and Sammy David Jr. This time around she’s playing a one-woman show based around her recent Broadway smash Liza’s at the Palace. . . She’ll be backed by a 12-piece orchestra led by conductor and drummer Michael Berkowitz and pianist and musical supervisor Billy Stritch.

Fans can expect to hear all the big hits including “Caberet,” “Maybe This Time,” and “Theme from New York, New York.”

Get your tickets from May 6 from the usual outlets. Here are the dates!

16 & 17 October 2009 – Sydney Opera House
20 October 2009 – Burswood Dome, Perth
23 October 2009 – Entertainment Centre,  Adelaide
25 October 2009 – Rod Laver Arena,  Melbourne
30 October 2009 – Entertainment Centre,  Brisbane

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Trus Me Set to Wow Oz

Manchester’s Trus Me is just 27 years old, but he’s already being hailed as a musical genius.

His unique sound, which blends house, jazz, disco, African chants, Latin beats, and other genres together has endeared him to fans and critics alike. After securing a month-long residency at New York’s APT club, Time Out called him “a hero to those who worship the sort of deep, soulful and meaningful music.”

Australia will get their chance to see this British wunderkind in the flesh when he visits Oz to promote his album Prime Numbers next month. Here are all the dates.

8 May 2009 – Sorry Grandma, Melbourne
9 May 2009 – Bar Soma, Brisbane
10 May 2009 – Sugar Club, Adelaide
11 May 2009 – Lost Baggage, Sydney

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Boom Crash Opera Dancing in the Storm Again

Boom Crash Opera is the latest band to give their hits the acoustic treatment with a Liberation Blue album.

The stripped-bare Dancing in the Storm will feature the title track, “Onion Skin,” “The Best Thing” and plenty more smash hits from the 80s and 90s. It comes 12 years after the release of their last studio album, Gizmo Mantra.

Dancing in the Storm is due for release on May 1. There’s also playing some acoustic shows with Taxiride and Sean Kelly to celebrate the album’s launch. Here are all the dates!

14 May 2009 – Conrad Treasury Casino “Live Wire Bar,” Brisbane
15 May 2009 – Victoria Point Sharks Club, Brisbane
16 May 2009 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
21 May 2009 – The Basement, Sydney
22 May 2009 – Towradgi Beach Hotel, Wollongong
29 May 2009 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
30 May 2009 – Barwon Heads Hotel
7 June 2009 – Rutherglen Winery, Victoria
12 Jun 2009 – The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide

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Billy Ocean to Visit Australia

As a child of the 80s, I’m far too excited by the news that Billy Ocean is heading to Australia in June.

His website claims that Billy is the most successful British black male artist ever … which I guess means that he beats Seal. Well his tracks “When The Going Gets Tough,” “Sad Songs,””Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car,” and “Carribean Queen” were ridiculously catchy.

Dates are still being finalised, but he has been confirmed to play Sydney Entertainment Centre on June 11 and the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on June 14. Bring it on!

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Beyonce Brings New Show To Oz

The bootylicious Beyonce is bringing her I Am tour down Under in September. This isn’t one of those fleeting visits either, with the former Destiny’s Child singer announcing shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Perth.

Beyonce’s current show features an all-female band, high-tech effects, and creative direction and costumes by world-renowned designer Thierry Mugler.

Fans can look forward to hearing tracks from Beyonce’s latest double album I Am … Sasha Fierce alongside some of her greatest hits.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on April 24 through Ticketek. Here are the dates!

12 September 2009 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
15 September 2009 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
18 September 2009 – Acer Arena, Sydney
22 September 2009 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre
24 September 2009 – Burswood Dome, Perth

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