Victoria (the state, not the era) has officially outlawed the act of 'mooning.' If you dare to bare your bum cheeks in the Australian state, you can officially be charged with a crime, and face a maximum of two months' imprisonment if you're a first-time offender. Repeat offenders could be locked away - with pants … Continue reading What the…? Mooning outlawed in 2016
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Triple J may move Hottest 100
Reports emerged this week that Aussie radio heavyweight Triple J was in 'serious talks' about the possibility of moving the Hottest 100 countdown from Australia Day. A petition on change.org, which has almost met the required 5,000 signatures, argues that hosting the countdown on Australia Day is disrespectful to the thousands of indigenous Australians that … Continue reading Triple J may move Hottest 100
Springsteen Down Under
He might be Born in the USA (see what I did there?) but American music icon Bruce Springsteen will be calling Australia home for a whole month next year. The Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Summer 17 tour will take in nine cities across Australia and New Zealand, with Aussie rockers Jet reforming to … Continue reading Springsteen Down Under
Unauthorised Banksy exhibit goes live
A major exhibition of UK street artist Banksy's works will open in Melbourne next month... and it has nothing to do with the elusive artist. The curator - and Banksy's former agent - Steve Lazarides, said the two have been "at loggerheads for years" and he hopes the exhibition will piss the artist off. "Banksy and … Continue reading Unauthorised Banksy exhibit goes live
Guns N Roses Aussie tour ‘officially’ announced
This week's worst-kept secret is officially official: American rockers Guns N Roses have announced a stadium tour for 2017. Support acts are yet to be announced, but since Aussie act Wolfmother has been warming up for the band in the US recently, rumour has it they may get a nod for the home crowds, too. … Continue reading Guns N Roses Aussie tour ‘officially’ announced
Guns N Roses to tour Australia in February
Love 'em or hate 'em, Guns N Roses are set to tour Australia just in time for Valentine's Day. A billboard was spotted in Melbourne this week, advertising a February 14 show at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Aussie leg of the Not In This Lifetime reunion tour, expected to be officially announced tomorrow, will … Continue reading Guns N Roses to tour Australia in February
Shots Fired: Die Antwoord Unhappy With Suicide Squad
Yolandi Visser, the diminutive yet outspoken blonde half of South African duo Die Antwoord, has fired shots at anti-hero blockbuster Suicide Squad's director, David Ayer, accusing him of stealing the band's aesthetic for his film's Joker (played by Jared Leto). "Yes David Ayer you jockin our style," the post began. "callin ninja up before your … Continue reading Shots Fired: Die Antwoord Unhappy With Suicide Squad
Ben Lee: From Songwriting to Self-Awareness
Aussie muso/entrepreneur/philanthropist Ben Lee is heading back to Aussie shores this month for a run of shows and workshops, culminating in a headline set at the Bleach Festival on the Gold Coast on 20 March. Girl caught up with Lee for a quick chat as he prepared to fly out from his home in the … Continue reading Ben Lee: From Songwriting to Self-Awareness
Bring Me The Horizon Confirm Aussie Tour
After Soundwave folded, Aussie fans thought they were going to miss out completely on seeing British metal core band Bring Me The Horizon this year. Back in January, the band said they had to "look at reworking our South East Asian dates to fit around our new Australian dates," and promised an announcement would be made … Continue reading Bring Me The Horizon Confirm Aussie Tour
Groovin the Moo Drops 2016 Lineup
Here's the announcement we've all been waiting for: who will be performing on this year's regional touring music festival, Groovin the Moo. In alphabetical order, the heavily-Stateside headliners include: Alison Wonderland, Boo Seeka, Boy & Bear, British India, Client Liaison, Danny Brown (USA), Drapht, DZ Deathrays, Emma Louise, Golden Features, Harts, Illy, In Hearts Wake, … Continue reading Groovin the Moo Drops 2016 Lineup
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