The Vengaboys Are Coming - Jan 2012

AND EVERYBODYS JUMPING

It is time, one of the biggest euro bands of the nineties is BACK. The Vengaboys are coming to Australia and bring their uniquely suggestive discography of hits with them. With a new album out 'Rocket To Your Uranus' and a collection of old hits such as Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom and We're Going To Ibiza, they will be hitting up all the major cities. Already sold out in Fremantle and Melbourne, those who can still get tickets would be crazy not to, especially when tickets are only going for $40.

"It’s time to dust off that tatty old party pass because the Vengabus is due at any minute. And God forbid you miss it. 90s European chart toppers, the Vengaboys, are heading to Australia this summer with a brand new album, rather gloriously entitled ‘Rocket To Your Uranus’.
The new album marks a sparkling return to form for the party-centric foursome. Back after a brief hiatus with their tongues firmly in cheek and doing what they do best." (liveguide.com.au)

Tour Dates and Locations

Wed 11 Jan -  The Hi-Fi   QLD

Thu 12 Jan -  The Corner Hotel   VIC

Fri 13 Jan -  Selina's - Coogee Bay Hotel   NSW

Sun 15 Jan -  Coolangatta Hotel   QLD

Wed 18 Jan -  The Corner Hotel   VIC

LiveGuide.com Vengboys Tour Info

Facebook Page

Tickets

See you there, F**KING VENGABOYS DUDE

- Nick

Parklife After-Party

A few weeks back (Fuzzy, the guys behind Parklife) reported that none of the acts would be doing sideshows alongside this years festival. As we got closer to the date after-parties started to emerge.

If Simian Mobile Disco(UK) or Diplo(USA) were two acts you were keen and not heading to the festival, or wanted to see twice then your in luck.

This sunday after the festival Fake Club club hosts the Official After Party.

"This massive party could quite possibly be the biggest club gig that Sydney has ever seen with pre sales available online as well as door sales on the night of course. Running over 2 levels at the now infamous FakeClub, this will be something of folklore that people speak about for years to come. The hype since the announcement this morning has been crazy with people calling this "the best thing to ever happen to Sydney"

Simian Mobile Disco are bringing this massive light show (see links below) on their current tour including Parklife this show will be second to none. Also when interviewed about this being their first Parklife Tour James from SMD told Pulse that they're in the process of working on a new album so there's some exciting new tunes coming to these two Sydney shows on the weekend with an intimate club gig at Fake giving them the freedom to play whatever they want.

Diplo's last show outside of a festival in 2010, saw him command the stage at Metro for a completely sold out show with 1300+ people there to witness this maestro at work

With his mash-up mixtapes, Diplo found and created a sound where his musical tastes - '80s pop, electronica, Dirty South hip-hop, and his major influence, Miami bass music -intersect"

Tickets are $40 +bf and you can grab them from Moshtix

If your still keen to go to the festival check out Nicks post about the festival from not long ago.

-Fearghal

Triple J Unearthed Launch

Triple J are switching on their brand new radio station, Triple J Unearthed, and they want you to join the celebration!

Six massive parties all around australia, all on Wednesday October the 5th. Sydney's party is at the Metro Theatre and plays hosts to:

Rufus + Elizabeth Rose

New Navy

Nantes

Plus Triple J DJ's

Nina Las Vegas (Mix up, House Party)

Lewi Mckirdy (Lunch)

Tom Tilly (Hack)

All six are free events with priority entry, so first in best dressed.

Doors are at 7pm and don't forget that they are 18+ events

Keep listening to Triple J leading up to the parties for your chance to win a Triple J Unearthed prize pack and tickets for you and a mate on the door.

Triple J Event Page

Facebook Event

Parties around the the rest of Australia are at The Corner in Melbourne, The Arena in Brisbane, Folwer's Live in Adelaide, Amplifier Capitol in Perth and The UC Refectory in Canberra. They feature artists Strange Talk, Big Scary, Bleeding Knees Club, Fire! Santa Rosa, Fire!, Emma Louise and The Salvadors.

To register your band, to be played on the station or possibly see yourself playing alongside these bands register on the Triple J Unearthed Website

- Fearghal

Jessie J, 2012

'Just me, my heels and my mic'

Releasing her debut album 'Who You Are' in March 2011, Jessie J has left the music scene in her tracks with her hits, 'Price Tag', 'Nobody's Perfect', 'Do It Like A Dude' and 'Who You Are'. Back in Australia after her much loved May promo tour, she is ready to blow her fans and critics away showcasing her "exceptional vocal abilities alongside her unquestionable song writing flair".
"Outspoken, righteous, cool and fun. There hasn't been a pop star like Jessie J before. You're unlikely to find one in the future either."

TICKETS:
all tickets $79.90

WHEN / WHERE:
-Hordern Pavilion, NSW on Thu 08 Mar 2012 7:00PM
-Wednesday 14 March, Adelaide Entertainment Centre

• http://www.jessiejofficial.com/
• http://www.facebook.com/JessieJAustralia

-Jess

The Wombats, 2011 Tour

"Meeting at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts in 2003, Matthew Murphy, Dan Haggis and Norwegian-born Tord Øverland-Knudsen quickly became friends and soon after started to jam together. The Wombats were born!"

Now, a well accomplished band, The Wombats proudly present the success of their new album, This Modern Glitch, as they visit Australia for their international tour this year. This phenomenal band has amazed their fans with the release of the fun, exciting and refreshingly unique album, Our Perfect Disease.
With Cheeky lyrics, slick guitars and classic keys, this tongue in cheek introspective look at today’s society is a definate win.
This tour has been a long time coming so grab your tickets and get ready for one of the best live performances you will ever see, with special guest performances by Faker and Owl Eyes.

 >>Click here for a cool 'Pop-Up Playlist'

TOUR DATES:
-14th oct, Horden Pavillion, NSW, 7pm
-11th oct, Challenge Stadium, WA, 7pm
-13th oct, Riverstage Brisbane, QLD, 7pm
-15th oct, Festival Hall Melbourne, VIC, 8pm

TICKETS:
-$79.00

Jump on their official website to check out their music and stalk their photos of past concerts to get you in the zone!
>> Official Website

...While you're in the mood, here's a look at their chart topping single, Our Perfect Disease...

-Jess

Spicks & Specks Live

"Adam, Alan and Myf to hit the road with a national live tour to celebrate seven years of Spicks and Specks.

After 277 episodes and more than 150 guests, Adam, Alan and Myf decided to call it a day and draw the curtain on seven years of Spicks and Specks on ABC-TV.

Now in homage to Whispering Jack himself, they are heading out on the road to say good bye for the first time (and actually the last time). Spicks and Speck-tacular - The Finale is a brand new production, loosely based on Australia's favourite music trivia show, putting Adam, Alan and Myf back on stage together with surprises, laughs, memories, live music and appalling choreography."

You don't miss your chance to say goodbye to Alan, Myf and Adam when the tour stops in Sydney, Wednesday 15th November - Friday 18th.

This will ony set you back $65 and its at the Hordern Pavilion, Fox Studios.

Ticketek Page

- Fearghal

Harvest Festival

With a headliner like UK's Portishead it's hard not to go past Harvest Festival. This Festival has a bit for everyone with some easy listening tunes  to some fun pop-rock and just some good old rock. Harvest is festival to look out for 4 Shiz.

"An amazing start would be to convince Portishead to return to Australia after a 14 year absence. Then augment that coup by gathering a collection of the planet’s most outstanding and unique artists and performers in The National, The Flaming Lips, Bright Eyes, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Holy Fuck, The Family Stone, Mercury Rev, Death In Vegas, The Walkmen, Dappled Cities, PVT, This Town Needs Guns, The Holidays, Phosphorescent, Foxy Shazam, Kormac’s Big Band" (retrieved from harvestfestival.com.au/about)

Festival Dates and Location

Saturday November 12 -  Melbourne, Werribee Park
Sunday November 13 - Sydney, Parramatta Park
Saturday November 19 - Brisbane, Botanical Gardens

Tickets are on sale for $135 - $150

Ticket Info

Harvest Offical Website

Facebook Page

Nick

Shore Thing 2011

 

Sydney's favourite New Years Eve beach party is back again! With a range of bars, food stores, free water outlets, toilets and many more facilities to make your day as fuss-free as possible.
Shore Thing will amaze you as they bring the biggest international names in music to our very own Bondi beach. This festival is shore to blow your mind so hurry up and grab your tickets because they are selling out fast!

Line up:
Fat Boy Slim, Groove Armada, Basement Jaxx, Armin Van Helden, not to mention David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Pendulum, and the one and only, Snoop Dogg!

Tickets:
Standard ticket: $ 138.00
More expensive ticket: $ 225.00

Transport:
Buses will be running all day from the Bondi Junction Interchange, but watch out for road closures along Campbell Parade and Park Drive.

For more information hit up the official website:
http://www.shorething.com.au/index.html

-jess

Stereosonic

Literally the best DJs in the world are coming for Stereosonic. This festival is hosting the biggest names in house and dance music, with DJ mag's number 1 DJ of 2010, Armin Van Buuren headlining. For the festival junkies this is the won to go to, with it only hitting up the big cities on one day, be sure to grab your tickets now. They are expensive however, ranging from $145 – 262 a head this is definitely not a cheap festival, though if you don’t wanna be the lame one out of your friends or just want to see what might be the biggest party of this year it is worth saving those pay checks.

Lineup:

 Armin Van Buuren (The Netherlands), Carl Cox (UK), LMFAO (USA), Empire Of The Sun, Afrojack, The Bloody Beetroots (Italy), Avicii, Benny Benassi (Italy), Ferry Corsten (Netherlands), Dirty South, Kaskade (USA), Dash Berlin, Subfocus, Andy C (UK), Mr Oizo (France), Pnau, Pretty Lights, Annie Mac, Crookers (Italy), DJ BT, Caspa, Caspa & Rod Azlan, Claude Von Stroke (USA), Datsik, Lucy Love (Germany), Bag Raiders, Zombie Nation (Germany), Drop the Lime (USA), The Two Bears, Guy Gerber (Israel), The Gaslamp Killer, Deetron, EDX, Jochen Miller, Arty, Yousef, Peter Van Hoesen, Myon, Shane54, Destructo (USA), Acid Jacks, John Rundell, ShockOne, Beni, MC Stretch

Stereosonic Festival Website

Ticket Sales Online (Moshtix)

Party Hearty,

Nick

Homebake 2011, The Classic Edition

 

Summer is just around the corner and what better way to spend one of your sunny days than going to Homebake! If you love Australian music then you'll love this home grown festival, celebrating and supporting our Aussie musicians with a few New Zealand acts as well! The Domain will play host to our internationally acclaimed artists as well as showcase our fantastic comedians such as Tim 'Rosso' Ross and Daniel Townes, who will be performing on one of the four stages set up for the event.

Line up:
Grinderman, Ladyhawke, PNAU, Goyte, Kimbra (AMAZING) , Cut Copy, Daniel Merriweather, Eskimo Joe, Drapht, The Vines, The Church, The Jezabels, Rockwiz Live and many more!

Venue:
-The Domain, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
-December 3rd

Tickets:
-$102.00
-over 18's only

And if all that doesn't entice you, come to celebrate and be apart of their 16th anniversary!
OH! If you want to stay up to date with all the goss about the festival then 'like' it on Facebook!
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-Jess

Changing Lanes

This Saturday there is a small festival/massive street party for the 2nd time Annually.

"Changing Lanes will be happening on the Lower end of Devonshire St (and surrounding lane ways and venues) in Surry Hills with combination of amazing outdoor stages, indoor stages, markets, live street art, fashion shows, photography, great food, quality drinks, haircuts, tattoos, installations and so much more..."

It's Cheap, like $33 thats like $1.60 per act.

Changing Lanes Festival Website

Facebook Event

Moshtix

FBi Interview with the Festival Director

See you there,

Fearghal

Sydney Blues and Roots Festival

For all those who like a smooth scotch and some easy beats or some dirty roots, lovers of all genres or you just like a bit of a change up to the regular festivals Sydney Blues and Roots Festival promises to be something special. With some great acts and held in a wide open space.

Tickets are sleeing rapidly so get 'em before they run out, they range from $69 for the day or $149 for the whole three day event.

If you thinkning of heading for the three days check out the camping option as you can hire tents and gear whilst their which will set you back $499 (4 person tent + gear) or $299 (2 person tent + gear).

Lineup: Jeff Lang, Diesel, Folk Uke (USA), Abby Dobson, Kim Churchill, Tim Chaisson, Baby Animals, Jeff Martin (Canada), Ash Grunwald, The Break, Chain, The Flood, Bondi Cigars, Chase The Sun, Brewster Brothers, Ray Beadle Band, Steve Edmonds, Paul Greene, Bridie King, Claude Hay, Spooky Land, The Blues Preachers, Ashleigh Mannix, Sam Shinazzi, Johnny G & the E-Types, The Mick Hart Experience

Parklife Mania

24th Sep - 3rd Oct 2011

Parklife, a culmination of house, rock, RnB and a good old fun f****ng time, is back with a vengeance.  its easy to see why this a must see festival for all the festival heads out there. this kight have one best line ups of any festival in Australia this year so definetly one to be at.

Tickes cost from $147 - $239 (Premium)

Lineup: Gossip (USA), Lykke Li (Sweden), Duck Sauce (USA), Santigold (USA), Death From Above 1979 (Canada), Katy B (UK), The Naked & Famous (New Zealand), Crystal Fighters (Spain), SebastiAn (France), Example (UK), Digitalism (Germany), Adrian Lux, The Streets (UK), Simian Mobile Disco (UK), Magnetic Man, Nero, Diplo (USA), MSTRKRFT (Canada), Sebastien Tellier (France), Little Dragon (Sweden), Mylo (Scotland), Wolfgang Gartner, Joker & Mc Nomad (UK), Feed Me (UK), Tensnake (Germany), Kimbra, The Aston Shuffle, Flux Pavilion (UK), Yacht Club DJs, Harvard Bass (USA), Gold Fields, A-Tonez, Bon Chat Bon Rat, Donny Benet, Elizabeth Rose, Ember, Fake DJs, Glove Cats, DJ Guillotine, Light Year, Ninalasvegas, Nukewood, Oakes & Lennox, Randall Stagg, Roger's Room, Rubio, Rufus, Sam Scratch, The Immigrant, Tortoiseshell

Parklife Official Website

Parklife Tickets

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