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In support of their brand new album
M I N U S, electro-rockers
Dukes of Windsor hit the road this September, October and November for a fresh batch of dates around Australia.
DUKES OF WINDSOR 'M I N U S'... [more]
Lagwagon are the original Fat band – the first band Fat Mike signed. They may have been belting out the hits since 1988, but maintain a sense of humour about their longevity with the title of their latest offering
I Think My... [more]
After selling out in under three minutes,
MGMT’s forthcoming shows in Sydney and Melbourne will be moved to larger venues to meet the overwhelming demand. The shows will remain on their original dates.
Current ticket holders do not need... [more]
Lance Rock Tours proudly presents the much-praised indie Norwegian-American artist
Mark Steiner, making his Australian tour debut in September 2008, on the back of his new record,
Little Fallen Birds.
Ma... [more]
Melbourne's own
Whitley and
The Panics’ frontman
Jae Laffer will play a special solo event at the Northcote Social Club on Thursday 18 September.
Two of Australia’s critically acclaimed songwriters have both... [more]
Get ready to
Shake It as
Metro Station prepare to play their first ever shows in Australia. Fans in Sydney and Melbourne will be treated to intimate performances by 2008’s new favourite band during their maiden voyage Down U... [more]
Presented by University of Sydney Union, Triple J, Drum Media, Fasterlouder.com and Manning, following last years reveled induction,
Sounds In The Grounds will return to Sydney University on Saturday October 18th, 2008.
October 18... [more]
A dynamic live show is synonymous with
Something with Numbers and fans across the country will be able to experience it first hand when the band take to the road in October and November for a national tour in support of their new album... [more]
The
Meredith Music Festival will take place on the 12th, 13th and 14th December at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Victoria, Meredith is a pioneer of the modern music festival and one of the most unique with it's amazing bush... [more]
The Amity Affliction are set to release their debut album
Severed Ties and have announced one of the biggest local hardcore / punk tours of the year!
Their national album tour will kick off in their hometown Brisbane on October 10,... [more]
Indie sensation
The E.L.F. has been busy in his studio of late, writing tunes for his latest EP while we’re all fast asleep. Set for release on Oaks Records in late September,
Sunray in the Rave Cave is described by the E.L.F. as an... [more]
Raggamuffin 2009 is back and is proudly presented by Andrew McManus. Starring reggae's greatest:
Ziggy Marley, Eddy Grant, Stephen Marley, Shaggy, Arrested Development (pictured), Inner Circle, Bonjah and more to be announced! L... [more]
Following on from their incredible recent performances at this year’s Fuji Rock and Splendour In The Grass festivals,
The Vines are pleased to announce that they will be embarking upon their first full length national album tour in over f... [more]
It’s official.
The Boat People are hitting the road again in August to launch their eagerly anticipated sophomore album,
Chandeliers.
Recorded at 301 in Byron Bay and produced by J Walker (Machine Translations), Chandeliers has... [more]
Island Vibe, the annual festival of Soul, Roots, Reggae and Island Culture, is on again between October 24 - 26. Held at magnificent Home Beach at Point Lookout on Minjerribah [Stradbroke Island], the festival features three stages of Aus... [more]
Take two of Australia's finest new bands, shake and rotate and you have The Immaculate Confection tour.
Brisbane's
Yves Klein Blue and Sydney's astutely pop
The Holidays will be touring the nation together throughout... [more]
No longer will you have to sit in your room, pining for the socially observant and satirical rockin' tunes of TISM: they have morphed into ROOT!, Melbourne's favourite sons of sarcasm. ROOT! will be playing some shows across the land... [more]
For the fifth year in a row, The
Pyramid Rock Festival returns to Phillip Island over the New Year period from Monday 29 December 2008 until Thursday 1 January 2009.
Last Year’s festival sold out in a record 4 days and there's no r... [more]
Touring in support of their politically charged release
The Bright Lights of America,
Anti-Flag head to Australian shores to give their fans the burn they've been waiting for!
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday 27 August. Visi... [more]
The Towradgi Beach Hotel, the Illawarra’s premier live music venue together with BluesOnStage present another incredible lineup of national and international talent in a massive blues, rock and roots music extravaganza! With the addition of a... [more]