American punk-thrash crossover legends Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (D.R.I.) is one of the few bands remaining true to its dirty, noisy punk origins of the early 1980s. The band is in the middle of its extensive worldwide tour, and will hit Australian shores in early May, keen to remind local audiences what the Thrash Zone is all about. … Continue reading Dirty Rotten Imbeciles Return
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D.O.A. Live Across Australia
Canadian hardcore punk pioneers D.O.A. will venture to our shores at the end of next month, for a whirlwind East Coast tour. One of the greatest punk bands to emerge from the late 1970s, D.O.A. can list amongst their influential contemporaries bands like Black Flag and The Germs, cited as an influence by bands like … Continue reading D.O.A. Live Across Australia
Townsville School Happy to Prevent Bullying
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ3kbwPmnS0 A group of students from all-boys high school Ignatius Park College have created their own anti-bullying campaign, to the tune of Pharrell Williams' hit song, Happy. Featuring teachers, senior and junior students lip synching and dancing, the eight-minute feel good video demonstrates inclusivity and making a stand together in the fight against bullying.
Groovin into Festival Season
The biggest regional touring festival in Australia is back for another year. Groovin The Moo has announced the lineup for it's 2014 tour, which will take in Oakbank SA, Maitland NSW, Canberra ACT, Bendigo VIC, Townsville QLD and Bunbury WA over three huge weekends in April and May. Headlining the tour (in alphabetical order): Action … Continue reading Groovin into Festival Season
Tattoo Festival on Tour
As Paul Kelly once sang, from little things big things grow, and the Surf 'n' Ink Tattoo Festival is no exception. The annual event, which began on the Gold Coast in 2010, has become so popular organisers have decided to take the convention on tour, adding events in Brisbane and Townsville later this month. This … Continue reading Tattoo Festival on Tour
XO Stereo release debut music video
Los Angeles natives XO Stereo have released their debut music video, 'Show And Tell', less than a month after launching their new rock endeavour. The band was originally started by guitarist Justin Whitesel (LoveHateHero, Eyes Set To Kill, Burning Tree Project) and guitarist Jeremy "Jinxx" Ferguson (Black Veil Brides) but now features Whitesel alongside Jon … Continue reading XO Stereo release debut music video
Soundwave 2014
The first acts for Soundwave 2014 have been announced, and with members-only pre-sales already being snapped up it looks like another sell-out tour before the final lineup has even been announced. So far Green Day, Avenged Sevenfold, Stone Temple Pilots featuring Linkin Park's Chester Bennington and Alice In Chains top the bill, which includes Rob … Continue reading Soundwave 2014
KING launch debut music video
Townsville based band KING have taken North Queensland by storm, with a flurry of support gigs and the launch of their debut music video 'It Goes Around' ahead of their EP launch later this month. Check out the clip below, connect with the band on Facebook and stay tuned for more info on the launch … Continue reading KING launch debut music video
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