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
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#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
Fleetwood Mac Return to Oz
The iconic British-American band Fleetwood Mac has announced a return to Australian soil for the end of 2015. After cancelling tour plans two years ago, this makes it the first national tour in six years. It's also the first tour with all five original members in a while, after Christie McVie has reunited with the … Continue reading Fleetwood Mac Return to Oz
Jedediah Announce 20th Anniversary Tour
Who feels old right now? Perth indie rock band Jebediah has announced a national metro tour to celebrate it's 20th anniversary this year, to coincide with a tour compilation fittingly titled TWENTY. The TWENTY tour will feature special guests like Screamfeeder, Front End Loader, Turnstyle, Red Jezebel and Fur - some of whom will be … Continue reading Jedediah Announce 20th Anniversary Tour
Montage of Heck Trailer Released
The official trailer for the new rock doco Montage of Heck - the 'authorised' Kurt Cobain documentary - has been released after the film's debut at Sundance. Get ready to have a feel day...
Captain Jack Sparrow Flies The Coop
Cap'n Jack Sparrow - or, at least, the guy who plays him - has flown back to the USA this week for surgery on his hand. Johnny Depp, 51, reportedly injured his hand on the Gold Coast this week, where he is currently filming the fifth instalment in the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise. He … Continue reading Captain Jack Sparrow Flies The Coop
Solex vs Daze Affair – The New Phoenix Rises
Critically acclaimed North Queensland mix master Daze Affair has worked his magic on a new track, this time former Townsville hip hop emcee Solex's track Phoenix. The track is the third collaboration from the duo available on Soundcloud, with the full-length Vibrations: The Remixes available via iTunes on March 24. Check out the latest track, … Continue reading Solex vs Daze Affair – The New Phoenix Rises
The Internet Giveth, Instead of Taketh Away
It's a heartwarming end to a story of cyberbullying. Last month, a user on 4chan posted a couple of images of a "portly gentleman" that was having a fucking blast dancing at a club... till he realised someone was watching... and laughing... and taking photos of him. Under the caption, "Spotted this specimen trying to … Continue reading The Internet Giveth, Instead of Taketh Away
Soundwoes For Two Major Cities
At a time when many festivals seem to be struggling, the hugely popular Soundwave festival has had two huge blows this week. First, Public Transport Victoria announced there would be no public transport available to or from the venue this year, including trains, trams and buses, "due to other citywide commitments." This has led to … Continue reading Soundwoes For Two Major Cities
