Not sure if this is an early April Fool's joke or just one very confused walrus looking for his bucket, but a couple of residents in Lucinda, Tropical North Queensland, have posted and shared the following photo on social media yesterday, claiming to have seen the Northern Hemisphere native on the foreshore of the local beach: While … Continue reading Lolrus Turns Up In North Queensland?
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STI FI Ruled out of SITG 2015
Indie rock band Sticky Fingers - the very same band that sold out a string of Aussie shows before they were even advertised earlier this year - has just ruled itself out of this year's Splendour in the Grass. With the massive success of last year's Land of Pleasure, many expected the group to appear on … Continue reading STI FI Ruled out of SITG 2015
New Direction for Zayn Malik
It pains us to write it, but One Direction's recently departed (uh, from the band) Zayn Malik has had some new solo material leaked online today... and it's actually pretty good. In a previously unannounced collab with UK producer Naughty Boy, Malik has apparently been laying down some smooth indie-folk tunes completely unlike his sugar … Continue reading New Direction for Zayn Malik
Confirmed: RIP Jeremy Brown
In an official statement from Scott Weiland's Facebook page just now: We received a call today about my friend Jeremy Brown that has shaken me to the core. We were all concerned this afternoon when Jeremy didn’t show up for a long-scheduled rehearsal for tonight’s album release show at School Night. An hour later, Jeremy’s … Continue reading Confirmed: RIP Jeremy Brown
Scott Weiland’s Guitarist Dead?
Unconfirmed reports from Hollywood today suggest that Jeremy Brown, guitarist for Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland's new project Scott Weiland & The Wildabouts, has been found dead in the US. No other reports or cause of death has yet emerged. The band performed at SXSW in Texas earlier this month (pictured) and had a string … Continue reading Scott Weiland’s Guitarist Dead?
QANTAS To Assist Aussie Musos
Aussie musos rejoice! Qantas has announced a Musicians Additional Baggage Allowance to help traveling artists and their crews get around the country without huge excess baggage fees. A statement via the Australian Music Industry Network stated the airline will give musos a free baggage allowance at 23 kilos a piece. The extra baggage allowance is … Continue reading QANTAS To Assist Aussie Musos
Black Sabbath Announces ‘Farewell’ Ozzfest
If you're planning a trip to Japan this year, music fans might want to consider scheduling it for November, when Ozzfest will bring Black Sabbath there for - apparently - the final time. In a video announcement posted today, Sharon Osbourne said, “Ozzfest will be back in Japan on Nov. 21 and 22 and this will be … Continue reading Black Sabbath Announces ‘Farewell’ Ozzfest
Five Minute Intro To… CROSSROADS
There is so much EXTRAORDINARY TALENT coming out of North Queensland, we here at Girl HQ wanted to start introducing it to the world. So we caught up with the gorgeous German goddess Ilona Bienkiewicz from Crossroads... Who are you, how did you meet and when did you decide to start a band? Hi I'm Ilona. … Continue reading Five Minute Intro To… CROSSROADS
#SW16 Dates Announced
This year's festival has only just finished, but already rumours are flying thick and fast about next year's Soundwave Festival. What we can confirm, however, is the dates. Soundwave announced today it will return to the one-day format again in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in January next year. The event will be held in Brisbane … Continue reading #SW16 Dates Announced
Ricky Martin Townsville Show Venue Change
Ricky Martin's One World Tour show in Townsville has been moved... and an extra show added. Now that the final stage and production elements have been finalised, it was decided by Sony Music and Nine Live to move the show from 1300 Smiles Stadium to the Townsville Entertainment Centre to "facilitate the production requirements of … Continue reading Ricky Martin Townsville Show Venue Change
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