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Death Cab for Cutie Tour Australia Again

Death Cab for Cutie must love Australia. After touring here last August, they’ve announced they’ll do it all again in February.

But it’s easy to understand why this American indie outfit has embraced Oz. We sent their latest album Narrow Stairs straight into the ARIA top ten, and we bought even tickets for their last gigs that the shows sold out.

Many artists would move to much bigger venues to accommodate the demand, but Death Cab for Cutie are determined to give their fans the intimate shows they love. Of course that means tickets won’t last, so make sure you buy yours when they go on sale on Friday January 9.

Here are the dates for the latest Death Cab for Cutie tour!

19 February 2008 – Fremantle Arts Centre (18 +, but minors are permitted with an adult)
22 February 2008 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (All ages)
23 and 24 February 2008 – Forum Theatre, Melbourne (18+)
26 February 2008 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney (All ages)
28 February 2008 – Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane (18+)

Image source: Deep_Schismic @ Flickr

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The Who Hunter Bound

The Who has extended its upcoming Australian tour, adding a show at the Hope Estate Winery in the Hunter Valley. If I were touring Australia I couldn’t resist getting out to some of the wineries, so I don’t blame them!

It promises to be a big night of music under the stars, with Counting Crows and Australia’s own Dallas Crane also on the bill.

Tickets to the Hunter Valley show will go on sale next Friday, 19 December through Ticketmaster. The other concerts on the tour are already on sale. Here are all the dates!

24 March 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
26 March 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
28 March 2009 – Hope Estate Winery, Hunter Valley
29 March 2009 – Grand Prix, Melbourne
31 March 2009 – Acer Arena, Sydney
4 April 2009 – Members Equity Stadium, Perth

Image source: Ninjapoodles @ Flickr

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Shannon Noll’s a Busy Bee

After wrapping up a massive 50-date tour, no one would blame Shannon Noll if he wanted to sleep for a few months. But that’s not our Nollsy. The hardest working man in the industry will soon travel to Europe and the United States before returning to home soil for some regional shows!

Shannon’s visit to the United States hopes to inspire some brand new songs. Shannon’s already collaborated with Richie Sambora and Richard Marx, so I’m really curious who he’ll work with this time!

Then it’s off to the United Kingdom for some promotional performances. They’ll include a massive unplugged show at The Borderline in London on March 3. Not long after this Sony Music UK and Ireland plan to release “Shine” to local radio. Better late than never, right? The record company will also release Shannon’s greatest hits album on May 4.

Shannon will be back in March when he’ll kick off his regional tour on the Gold Coast. After that it’s back to Europe where he’ll reprise his role as Parson Nathaniel in The War of the Worlds in 18 arena shows. Wow – I’m tired just thinking about it!

Here are the latest Shannon Noll dates! Tickets are on sale from the venues on December 15.

22 March 2009 – Surfers Paradise Tavern, Gold Coast
1 April 2009 – Portland Civic Centre, Portland
2 April 2009 – Regent Multiplex, Ballarat
3 April 2009 – Bendigo Schweppes Centre
4 April 2009 – Settlers Hotel, Mildura
5 April 2009 – Pretoria Hotel, Mannum

Image source: Jeaneeem @ Flickr

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Mia Dyson Heads to America

Mia Dyson is the latest Aussie set to try her luck in the United States.

The award winning blues and roots songstress will play her last local show at Melbourne’s AthenaeumTheatre on March 14. Then it’s off to the US where she’s already got some shows booked. Hopefully there’ll be more to come!

“I’m really excited about this new adventure,” she told The Sunday Telegraph.

If you want to wish Mia well, make sure you head to one of the shows on her farewell tour! Here are the dates!

26 February 2009 – Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, Fortitude Valley
27 February 2009 – Joes Waterhole, Eumundi
28 February 2009 – Civic Hall, Mullumbimby
1 March 2009 – Sound Lounge @ Currumbin RSL, Gold Coast
4 March 2009 – The Cambridge, Newcastle
5 March 2009 – The Factory, Marrickville
6 March 2009 – Heritage Hotel, Bulli
7 March 2009 – Top of the Cross @ Southern Cross Club, Phillip
8 March 2009 – Milton Theatre
12 March 2009 – Rubys Lounge, Belgrave
13 March 2009 – The Palais, Hepburn Springs
15 March 2009 – The Studio, Geelong
14 March 2009 – Athenaeum Theatre, Melbourne

Image source: Mia Dyson press page

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The Streets Announce Aussie Tour

UK indie outfit The Streets are bringing their Everything is Borrowed tour Down Under.

Mike Skinner has been hailed as “the voice of a generation,” adored by critics and fans alike. With the release of Everything is Borrowed, The Streets have proved they only get better with age.

The Streets wowed local crowds on their last tour, and they’re expected to do the same this time around. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, except Sydney which is on sale on Monday 8 December. Get in early because they won’t last!

5 February 2009 – The Forum, Sydney
6 February 2009 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
8 February 2009 – Playground Weekender, Wisemans Ferry
9 February 2009 – HQ, Adelaide
10 February 2009 – Billboard, Melbourne
13 February 2009 – Metro City, Northbridge

Image source: Nessaxyz @ Flickr

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Primal Scream Are Aussie Bound

It’s been nine long years since Primal Scream graced our shores. Now with the release of their ninth studio album Welcome to Your Beautiful Future, the Scottish rockers are heading back Down Under for some scorching summer shows.

With 26 years of music behind them, these guys know how to put on one hell of a gig. The intimate venues they’re playing are an extra special treat for fans.

Tickets go on sale from the usual outlets on Friday December 5, except for the Sydney show which is on sale on Monday December 8. Here are the dates!

4 February 2009 – The Forum, Sydney
5 February 2009 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
7 February 2009 – Playground Weekender, Wisemans Ferry
8 February 2009 – Billboard, Melbourne
10 February 2009 – HQ, Adelaide
11 February 2009 – Metropolis, Fremantle

Image source: Newscom

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Wiley Brings Godfather of Grime Tour Down Under

Wiley is the undisputed godfather of the British Grime movement, and now he’s heading to Australia.

Wiley’s influence on Grime music is unmistakable, from nurturing younger talents like Tinchy Stryder, JME, Skepta, and Dizzee Rascal or pairing up with the likes of Lethal B, Kano, Sharky Major, and Durrty Goodz.

He’s received critical acclaim for early records like Treddin’ on Thin Ice, but with the international smash hit “Wearing My Rolex” Wiley has stepped into the mainstream. Expect more success with the release of the Daft Punk mash-up single “Summertime,” the second track from Wiley’s new album See Clear Now.

See Clear Now will hit stores on January 17, just before the start of Wiley’s Godfather of Grime 2009 Australian tour! Here are all the dates!

16 January 2009 – Rosemount Hotel, Perth (on sale 11/12)
17 January 2009 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (on sale 9/12)
21 January 2009 – Meche Nightclub, Canberra (on sale 9/12)
22 January 2009 – Prince of Wales, Melbourne (on sale 10/12)
23 January 2009 – Adelaide Uni Bar (on sale 11/12)
24 January 2009 – Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast (on sale 10/12)
25 January 2009 – Zoo Nightclub, Brisbane (on sale 10/12)

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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Coldplay Announce Australian Tour

Coldplay are bringing their Viva La Vida tour Down Under. Lead singer Chris Martin has told The Sunday Telegraph he needed to ensure the concerts were flawless before bringing the show to our shores.

“For us, touring in your country is kind of exotic, so we feel like it’s kind of a treat. So we wait until we feel like we deserve to go to Australia,” he explained. “We don’t like to play in Australia until we’ve perfected our concert.”

The tour announcement coincides with this weekend’s release of a deluxe edition of Viva La Vida: Prospekt’s March, which features eight new tracks.

Coldplay tickets are available through Ticketek from 4 December. Here are the dates!

27 February 2009 – Burswood Dome, Perth
3 and 4 March 2009 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
8 and 9 March 2009 – Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
11 and 12 March 2009 – Acer Arena, Sydney

Image source: DaigoOlivia @ Flickr

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Kings of Leon Announce Aussie Tour

Aussies sent Kings of Leon’s new album Only by the Night and massive single “Sex on Fire” to the top of the charts, and now the Nashville rockers are looking to give back. They’ll say thanks to their local fans when they visit in March.

The Kings are regular visitors to our shores, but this will be the first time we’ve seen them as headliners. And if the international shows are any indication, Aussie fans are in for a good time.

“The mysterious, evocative lyrics, tight, searing guitar interplay and pounding rhythm section kept the crowd supercharged,” gushed The Seattle Times after they recently performed in Washington.

If you want to see what the Kings of Leon can do, make sure you pick up your tickets when they go on sale on November 24. But take note kids: while the shows are all ages events, no one under 16 will be permitted in the standing areas.

8 March 2009 – Rock-It No. 10, Perth
11 March 2009 – Memorial Drive, Adelaide
13 March 2009 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
16 March 2009 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
18 March 2009 – Sydney Entertainment Centre
22 March 2009 – Newcastle Entertainment Centre

Image source: Blank Slate Photography @ Flickr

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The Waifs Announce Aussie Tour

Western Australian folk darlings The Waifs are winging their way around Australia for a massive tour. They’ll play their home state with the fabulous Ani DiFranco before joining fellow folk singer Jez Mead for shows in the rest of the country.

The Waifs love to play the music their fans want to hear, so they’re encouraging you to speak up. Just visit their official website and follow the links to e-mail the band your three top tunes. What a great opportunity for Waifs fans to hear those forgotten favourites!

Check out The Waifs at the following venues next year! Tickets are on sale from November 21 from the venues and your regular ticket outlets.

22 January 2009 – Fremantle Arts Centre
24 January 2009 – Wignalls Winery, Albany
25 January 2009 – Leeuwin Estate Winery, Margaret River
28 January 2009 – Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton
29 January 2009 – Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Mandurah
31 January 2009 – Playhouse Theatre, Darwin
4 and 5 February 2009 – Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne
7 February 2009 – Peninsula Lounge, Moorooduc
8 February 2009 – Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
11 February 2009 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
14 February 2009 – Regent Theatre, Wollongong
15 February 2009 – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
17 February 2009 – A&I Hall, Bangalow
18 February 2009 – Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane
21 February 2009 – Civic Theatre, Townsville
22 February 2009 – Cairns Civic Theatre
4 March 2009 – Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, Hobart
5 March 2009 – The Saloon, Launceston
7 March 2009 – CMC Rocks the Snowys, Thredbo

Image source: Jeaneeem @ Flickr