Forget bat country, beef country is the big winner in this year's triple j One Night Stand. The Northwest Queensland town of Mount Isa has been selected as the lucky winner to host the 11th annual all-ages free event, this year featuring Tash Sultana, The Smith Street Band, Thundamentals and San Cisco. A triple j … Continue reading One Night Stand In Beef Country
Melbourne rockers Killing Heidi, who shot to stardom in the late 1990s with their smash hit Weir, have announced a string of national shows in June. The band - including original members Ella Hooper, Jesse Hooper and Adam Pedretti - regrouped late last year for some festival appearances in Queenscliff, Adelaide and Perth, and performed … Continue reading Killing Heidi Team Up With Live Nation, Announce National Tour
Aussie prog gods Voyager are back with their sixth album, Ghost Mile, and have released a video for fresh new single Ascension. They have also announced a national album tour for May, featuring French djent/prog/dubstep project The Algorithm. "The tracks on Ghost Mile embrace some of the more idiosyncratic aspects of our playing and songwriting - all … Continue reading Voyager Drop New Film Clip, Announce Ghost Mile Tour
English pop rockers The Wombats will be Down Under again for Groovin The Moo next month, and have just announced a second show in Queensland the day after Townsville's festival appearance - at Riverstage in Brisbane. This will be the band's second show at the Riverstage, after their last Brisbane show was upgraded from The … Continue reading The Wombats Announce Second Queensland Show
Legendary artist Sir Elton John has announced shows in North Queensland ahead of a massive Australian tour announcement. The iconic UK superstar has announced performances in Mackay and Cairns, with more Aussie dates expected to be announced. The man who penned many hits over several decades, including Tiny Dancer and Candle In The Wind, last visited Australia in 2015. … Continue reading Sir Elton John Heading Down Under
Legendary Aussie rockers Midnight Oil announced a massive world tour today - their first in over 20 years - as well as plans to release three archival box sets. The tour will see the group's original lineup circumnavigate the globe over six months, starting and ending with shows in Sydney. The tour will begin much … Continue reading Midnight Oil Announces Tour
Post-rock trailblazers sleepmakeswaves have announced a massive start to 2017 with the news that their third album Made of Breath Only will be released Friday March 24th through Bird’s Robe Records, followed by a headline tour of Australia during March and April. Known for the passionate energy they bring to live instrumental rock, the band will take their epic … Continue reading sleepmakeswaves Album & Tour Announcement
Former Superheist bassist Si Durrant has rejoined the band, replacing Drew Dedman, who quit earlier this week following a disagreement over drummer Benny Clark. In an exclusive given to themusic.com.au, the remaining band members addressed the split for the first time, saying Clark's sacking was due to his unwillingness to fulfil band obligations. "Clark's sacking … Continue reading Superheist Brings Back Si
Aussie twins The Veronicas will join Canadian twins Tegan and Sara as the entertainment at this year's Mardi Gras after party in Sydney. Veronicas fans are calling for a repeat of last year's ARIAs performance outfits. Because obviously: The party will be held at the Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park from 10pm till 8am (yes, 8am) following the Mardi Gras parade on … Continue reading Sisters Are Doin’ It For LGBTQIA
Good news, everyone! Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has agreed to water down (pun intended) the proposed new 1am lockout laws, which were expected to be implemented from February. Apparently the PM's primary concern was the rollback of alcohol service hours. So, instead of a 1am lockout, licensed venues in Queensland will roll back last drinks to 2am … Continue reading Queensland Waters Down Proposed 1am Lockout Laws
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