Sydney Festival have announced that the hit of the 2010 Sydney Festival, Smoke & Mirrors, starring iOTA, will be returning to the Spiegeltent in 2011! They also have some fantastic news from abroad… Smoke & Mirrors gets rave reviews at Edinburgh Festival Fringe “Smoke & Mirrors gives Edwardian music hall a modern makeover with its…
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You’ve been waiting over 20 years for it, so I’m not going to make you wait any longer. THE FALL are coming for Meredith Music Festival and here are the just announced sideshows: Sydney // Tuesday December 7 // Metro Brisbane // Thursday December 9 // The HiFi Melbourne // Friday December 10 // Billboard…
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It’s with great joy we bring you the following news re: a posthumous Rowland S Howard release! But be quick to request a copy – they’re only making 500 of these bad boys! Liberation Music are producing and releasing a deluxe packaged vinyl 7” single of ‘The Golden Age Of Bloodshed’. The B side is…
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Sweden is coming! In the form of the delightful First Aid Kit, anyway. The first Melbourne show is sold out, there’s a second one on sale now! Full dates below. Here’s the full press release: “Blessed with the voices of plaid-clad angels.” – The Guardian First Aid Kit is Johanna and Klara Söderberg. In 2008,…
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Melbourne’s Confession has announced a run of shows for this October / November. Having recently completed a national run with The Amity Affliction, in the coming months they will get back to their roots on the “Keeping It Bogan” tour – with all members growing up in regional towns, the tour will visit various cities…
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Its been 1 year since You Am I toured Australia, in that time they’ve made a new record. Their most sonically adventurous record to date, the self-titled forthcoming album “YOU AM I” has been described by those lucky enough to have heard it, as their finest record since ‘Hourly Daily.’ The album is chock full…
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Nominations for the fifth Annual JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS (formally known as the Jagermeister AIR Awards) have officially been announced, and they include a stellar array of the country’s brightest emerging artists, while acknowledging an extraordinary year for Independent music. Leading the pack with 3 Nominations a piece, Sia, Dan Sultan and Cloud Control will…
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Ah, some great news is below! We should be getting some great New Zealand music a lot quicker than we may have otherwise. And who doesn’t love Die! Die! Die!? People that want to Live! Live! Live! I guess? Oh, but I jest. Here’s the press release: Remote Control is excited to announce its representation…
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Illusive is excited to announce that acclaimed cult US rap group, Clipse, will be performing special sideshows in Melbourne and Sydney surrounding their hugely anticipated appearance at Meredith Music Festival in December. The Virginia-based rap duo will touch down on Australian soil for the first time after three classic albums and nearly a decade at…
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Arnhem Land artists scoop awards and indigenous women take the spotlight at the 2010 Indigenous Music Awards Last night the 2010 Indigenous Music Awards were kicked off with a the announcement that the awards will now open nationally to all indigenous musicians. The enthusiastic crowd were treated to performances by 2009 Hall of Fame inductees…
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One of the biggest buzz bands of the last year or so, and a favourite here at the AU review – GIRLS have announced their Australian Headline shows for December! You already know they’re touring for Meredith, but if you can’t make it to that amazing festival, read ahead for the sideshows in Melbourne, Sydney…
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PYRAMID is back in 2010 & bigger than ever!!! The colossal PYRAMID ROCK FESTIVAL is returning to Phillip Island for its seventh year in succession! Running from Wednesday 29 December 2010 until Saturday 1 January 2011, we’re ready to announce that this years Pyramid Rock Festival is going to be bigger and better than ever!…
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Amid a sea of rumour and innuendo, we’re here to set you straight and make all your heavy music prayers come true… NO SLEEP TIL, is a national touring festival that will deliver a mix of the best international and local acts from the legendary to the up and comers. Make sure you’re sitting down…
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Never thought I’d see the day! Here’s the message from Homebake HQ Whilst this past weekend witnessed a state of political confusion, we concur that we’ve certainly had our fair share as well. That said and with such a plethora of festival announcements of late, we’ve decided to go against the grain and as such…
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In a move that should surprise no one after Kanye supported them in 2006, Jay-Z will be the VERY special guest when U2 tour Australia and New Zealand in November/December, later this year – all a part of the epic 360˚ Tour. If you haven’t seen Jay-Z live before, expect to be WOW-ed. He’s an incredible…
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The incredible Silversun Pickups are returning to Australia next month, touring with Birds of Tokyo, and playing Coaster Festival! And now they’ve announced a one off show in Melbourne… here are the details: EXCLUSIVE HEADLINE SHOW IN MELBOURNE! The Frontier Touring Company is proud to announce Silversun Pickups will be performing a one night only,…
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Fans of female singer/songwriters will have all heard about Lilith Fair – Sarah McLachlan’s touring Music Festival in the USA. She’s bringing a “taste” of the event down to Australia in October! And she’s bringing some familiar faces along for the ride…. here’s the press release: Chugg Entertainment, in conjunction with Nettwerk Music Group, is…
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We at the AU review think this is one of the coolest festivals of the year, so it’s a pity to see them in trouble. However, you can help! They’ve announced a 2-for-1 offer which is pretty damn kind of them. Even if you’ve already bought a ticket, you can bring a friend! Here are…
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Ah, Meredith time approaches for another year. And now here’s most of the lineup! In the press release they said: “We are beyond proud of this one – it’s über-appropriate for The 20th Meredith: Grand, Pirate and Fun.” You know what? We couldn’t agree more. DIRTY THREE / WASHED OUT / LITTLE RED / GIRLS…
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To celebrate the release of LONG GONE WHISTLE The Songs Of Maurice Frawley, co-producers and creative partners; Paul Kelly and Charlie Owen have invited the performers of LONG GONE WHISTLE to join them on stage at the fundraising album launch which will be held on Thursday August 19th at The Esplanade Hotel, St Kilda. The…
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TICKET DETAILS: Standard Tickets: $135 + $7bf = $142 (no hidden charges) “More Expensive” Tickets: $195 + $7bf = $202 (no hidden charges) “More Expensive” ticket gets you access to the delightfully shaded “Botanic Bar”, which includes: * Speedier bar and a shit-load of toilets * A viewing platform to relax and unwind * A…
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A new Summa, a new flavour….Summadayze. Summadayze returns to Australia 2011! Here’s the lowdown on the first announcement. Head to the artist bios to find out if they’re playing in your city! David Guetta Armin Van Buuren* Justice (DJ Set)* N*E*R*D* Armand Van Helden* Bob Sinclar Chromeo* Boys Noize Erol Alkan* Miami Horror Claude Von…
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Sunset Sounds’ smooth grooves and fine rockin’ tunes are warming up for this hot summer festival – back for the third year in 2011 after sell out shows the past two years running. Set under the lush green canopies of Brisbane’s magnificent City and Botanic Gardens, this gathering of superfine artists from near and far…
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The Falls Music and Arts Festival jukebox is bursting with goodness, spinning inside, raring to be unleashed. Lean over and flick through because this sound machine is filled to the brim with talent from near and far that will make your skin tingle and your mind blow. Celebrating a magnificent 18 years in Lorne and…
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SOUNDWAVE RETURNS, BIGGER, BETTER & GOING WHERE NO FESTIVAL HAS GONE BEFORE… There used to be a saying at Soundwave that no one band is bigger than the festival. That saying will be tested in 2011 as we proudly announce a rare chance to see rock legends IRON MAIDEN as the headline artist for next…
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The first event of Summer returns… STEREOSONIC 2010 NATIONAL TOUR DATES: Saturday 27th Nov – SYDNEY – Sydney Showgrounds – Main Arena and Surrounds 12pm-11pm (Gates open 11:45am) Sunday 28th Nov – PERTH* – Claremont Showground 12pm-10pm (Gates open 11:30am) Saturday 4th Dec – ADELAIDE – Bonython Park 12pm-10pm (Gates open 11:45am) Saturday 4th Dec…
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STONEFEST 2010 – Bigger, Brighter, Bolder! SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER at the University of Canberra The Frontier Touring Company, in association with the University of Canberra’s entertainment division UC LIVE!, are thrilled to announce the lineup for this year’s hotly anticipated Stonefest festival scheduled for Saturday 30 October 2010 and held on the University’s grounds. The…
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