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M83

November 14th 2011 21:24
Hot ticket alert. M83’s new lp Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is a sure contender for the Album of The Year. It’s an ambitious, sprawling, epic 22-track double album and it’s outstanding. We were massive fans of French electronic dream-pop artist Anthony Gonzales’ last album, Saturdays = Youth, but this is next level. Get it, put it on, turn it up and then grab tickets to one of the most anticipated gigs of the year.

“A riot of stadium-epic power drums, synth choruses set to Kate Bush and a runaway sax cut from Cut Copy’s cloth combine to excellent effect” – NME

“High-impact, dizzying synth-pop epic… Born on a vapour trail of dancefloor abandonement, it’s pure, digitized MDMA” – Time Out


9.1/10 (Best New Music) "The best M83 record yet" – Pitchfork

Presented by Pedestrian, FBi and Triple R



DATES AND VENUES

Friday 3rd February 2012
The Prince Bandroom, Melbourne (18plus)
Tickets through Moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX (438 849)

On sale Friday 18 November

Thursday 9th February 2012
Metro Theatre, Sydney (18plus)
Tickets through Ticketek.com.au / 132 849

On sale Friday 18 November
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TWIN SHADOW

November 14th 2011 21:19
We can’t wait for TWIN SHADOW (aka George Lewis Jnr)’s side show, guaranteed to be a shoe-shifting affair filled with the propulsive beats and romantic drama that make his recorded output so great. His debut album, Forget, is a sepia-tinged homage to his childhood, recalling moments from his youth in moods alternately sweet and sinister, but always compelling. Chris Taylor (Grizzly Bear) produced the album and he does a fine job of making Forget’s 80s-tinged electro-pop sound altogether new. Grab a partner and pretend it’s your school formal: Twin Shadow’s slinky tunes and deep, velvety voice are made for this.


“A magnificently accomplished debut” – BBC

“Twin Shadow has crafted something that’s understatedly, subtly, almost perfect” – NME

“Do believe the hype. Forget is a near-flawless album and certainly one of the most impressive debuts we’ve ever seen” – Pop Matters

Presented by Pedestrian, FBi and Triple R



DATES AND VENUES

Wednesday 1st February 2012
Corner Hotel, Melbourne (18 )
Tickets through Corner Hotel Box Office, cornerhotel.com or 03 9427 9198
Polyester (City & Fitzroy stores)

On sale Friday 18 November

Monday 6th February 2012
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (18 )
Tickets through Moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX (438 849)

On sale Friday 18 November
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WU LYF

November 14th 2011 21:16
WU LYF’s live show justifies the not inconsiderable hype surrounding the publicity-shy, record label-averse Mancunian four-piece. ‘For all the weirdness, they are clearly fabulous musicians who have created their own sound...The songs are dark, beautiful and ridiculously euphoric,’ The Guardian recently said of their performance.

The self-described proponents of ‘heavy pop’ released their startling first record Go Forth To The Mountain to far-flung adoration in the middle of the year and it is indeed a corker: the explosive mix of organs, echoed percussion, chiming guitar and one of the most distinctive vocalists of recent years combining to rapturous effect.

“Grandly speaking, [singer Ellery Roberts] has perhaps one of the most striking vocal dynamics in music right now” – One Thirty BPM

“Go Tell Fire (Reprise) is a skyward soundtrack blast anchored by the band’s perennially garbled soulful vocals” – Stereogum

Presented by Pedestrian and FBi.



DATES AND VENUES

Thursday 2nd February 2012
Prince Bandroom, Melbourne (18 )
Tickets through Moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX (438 849)

On sale Friday 18 November

Monday 6th February 2012
Metro Theatre, Sydney (18 )
Tickets through Ticketek.com.au / 132 849

On sale Friday 18 November
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2012 – BLUESFEST

November 14th 2011 21:07
2012 – BLUESFEST



One look at the star studded array of artists confirms that BLUESFEST 2012 is on track to deliver yet another red-hotFestival.

“This 1st announcement isour big launch for 2012” comments Festival Director Peter Noble, “We certainlyhave hit our groove with the festival and continue to grow our recognition athome and internationally. BLUESFEST 2012 will include plenty of exclusiveperformances that are not to be missed. “

Thisis the first in a series of exciting announcements to come.

This year the Festival leads off withsome massive names in Blues, Rock, Country & Progressive Rock, rounded offwith some funk magic and guitar wizardry.



The 23rd BLUESFEST willtake place between Thursday 5th of April and Monday 9thof April at its permanent festival home at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm just outside ofByron Bay.

Tickets are on sale now through www.bluesfest.com.au orby phoning the BLUESFEST office on 02 6685 8310.

HOW’S THIS FOR STARTERS:



ROGERDALTREY

Performs The Who’s Tommy & More

EARTHWIND & FIRE

THEPOGUES

JOHNBUTLER TRIO

MYMORNING JACKET

YES

G3 featuringJOE SATRIANI, STEVE VAI AND STEVE LUKATHER

BUDDYGUY - MACEO PARKER

BRIANSETZER’S ROCKABILLY RIOT!

KENNYWAYNE SHEPHERD - JONNY LANG

YANNTIERSEN - BETTYE LAVETTE

STEVEEARLE – JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

TROMBONESHORTY

GREATBIG SEA - THE JAYHAWKS

ROGER DALTREY performsThe WHO’s Tommy & More

Roger Daltrey, the iconic lead singer of The WHO, willperform The WHO’s legendary rock opera TOMMY from start to finish. The Who never played the completeTOMMY.

Beyond the majesty of TOMMY, each night music fans will also be treated to avariety of WHO’s Classics and more.

Employing the use of striking visuals to accompany themusic, every show will be an unforgettable concert experience for lifelong fansand newcomers alike.

Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee Roger Daltreyis pulling out all the stops with a full backing band that will bring the rockopera’s wide-ranging sounds and textures to life vibrantly on stage.

Roger Daltrey also played the title role of the filmTommy, based on the same name record album.

Pete Townshend, commenting on the tour says ''Greatto see Roger performing TOMMY with his band. I will be there in spirit, andRoger has my complete and most loving support.

The WHO have sold an incredible 100 million records worldwide including 7 Top10 Australian albums. Expect to hear a selection of the classics “I Can See ForMiles”, “Pictures Of Lily”’ “I’m A Boy”, “Substitute”, “Magic Bus”, “Won’t GetFooled Again”, “Squeezebox”, “Who Are you” as well as the classic “MyGeneration”.

“…Daltrey brings devastating powerof ‘Tommy’ to life in great live show…a truly amazing, mind-blowing;over-the-top performance…an audio orgasm backed by subliminal visuals.” -Boston Globe

"...andhis chops haven't sounded this powerful in years." - The Guardian

“…it was...heartening to hearDaltrey…sing his history with grizzled power and heart-on-sleeve sincerity.” --Newark Star Ledger

ROGER DALTREY: rock singer, icon, legend - he is one not to miss at BLUESFEST 2012.



EARTH WIND &FIRE

Get ready for areal treat.

Earth, Wind andFire, soul-funk superstars & multiple Grammy awardwinners, took the world of music by storm with their infectious blend of rhythmand blues, rock, and soul—a sound destined to be imitated by many groups, butnever successfully duplicated by any. Celebrating over 40 years of globalsuccesses, EWF features the sublime Philip Bailey on lead vocals alongsideoriginal members, Verdine White (bass) and Ralph Johnson. Hear themperform their hits: “Shining Star”, “That’s The Way Of The World”, “Sing ASong”, “September”, “Boogie Wonderland”, “After The Love Has Gone” and manymore.

No doubt EarthWind & Fire’s show at BLUESFEST will have you dancing from start tofinish.



THE POGUES

Lock upyour Mothers. The Pogues are coming to town!

The Celticpunk, folk punk legends, fronted by Shane MacGowan, were founded in London’sKings Cross and named their band Pogue Mahone – Gaelic for “Kiss My Arse”. They last toured Australia in 1989. The23 year wait to see The Pogues perform classic hits like “Dirty OldTown”, “Fairytale Of New York”, “If I Should Fall From Grace With God”, “LoveYou Till The End” will soon be over. Five years after the band decided to call last drinks they have reconvenedwith their front man MacGowan refreshed, yet as wild as ever, and this BLUESFESTwill bring their own brand of fiery, literate Celtic punk rock to Australia.

This BLUESFESTshow will be a hell of a lot of fun and extremely entertaining.

JohnButler Trio

John Butler is an absolute Bluesfestfavourite! He has become a defining artist at Bluesfest moving from the smallerstages to today, where he headlines Bluesfest’s main stage. He is someone verymuch at home at Bluesfest.

Looking back: In 1998 John Butler wasbusking solo on the streets of Fremantle, WA. Fast forward 14 years and he hasbecome Australia’s most successful independent artist with his own label,Jarrah Records, scoring a staggering 1 million CD sales. John Butler is also a3 time ARIA award winner.

It’s an immense pleasure to welcomeJohn Butler back to Bluesfest.



MY MORNING JACKET

MyMorning Jacket will make their long-awaited BLUESFEST debut in2012.

MMJformed at the tail-end of the 1990s: the group took shape, drawing upon theirrich knowledge of classic rock, country, soul and psychedelia, and spinningthese influences into fresh, life-affirming rock’n’roll and aching, hauntingballadry.

In the wake of this release of their6th studio album, Circuital,BLUESFEST is proud to welcome My MorningJacket on to the field of blues for the very first time.

Their live performance will have you in the palm of their hand in no timeat all.



YES

YEShave just released their first new album in 10 years “Fly From Here”. They arewithout doubt the best progressive rock band ever and have not toured Australiafor a decade.

Rock your memory lane with hits like“Owner Of A Lonely Heart”, “Roundabout”, And You And I”, “Long DistanceRunaround”, “I’ve Seen All Good People” and so many more. YES – the worlds’ most quintessential prog-rock band is bringingtheir surreal musical powerhouse to the spiritual home that is BLUESFEST – forone special appearance.



G3 featuring JOE SATRIANI, STEVE VAI AND STEVE LUKATHER

G3 (JoeSatriani, Steve Vai and Steve Lukather) -featuring individual sets by eachplayer and culminating with the, now 'infamous', "G3 jam."

JoeSatriani – guitar hero & G3 founderis acknowledged as one of the most technically accomplished and respectedplayers in the history of rock music, with over 10 million record sales and astaggering 14 Grammy nominations to his credit.

SteveVai - guitar virtuoso – GrammyAward winner. He’s a former pupil of Satrianiwhose breathtaking facility on the guitar is hailed in the rock world asunique, compelling and uplifting. He has over 15 million in sales and over adozen Grammy nominations to his credit.

Their special guest on this G3 tour is Steve Lukather- founder member of TOTO. 30 million plusrecords sold - 5 Grammy Awards as both artist and producer – he’s been sessionman on over 1500 records in all styles of music, from Michael Jackson'sThriller to Miles Davis, Earth Wind and Fire, Cheap Trick, Paul McCartney,George Harrison, Don Henley, Alice Cooper, Elton John, Eric Clapton, LarryCarlton (they won a Grammy together in 2001) and so many more.

These 3 great guitar virtuosos willbe trading licks and wailing solos across the field of Blues this Easter. Letthe Blues ROCKKKK !!! – the guitarheroes are coming to BLUESFEST !!

BUDDY GUY

There are great guitarists...superstar guitarists...legendary guitarists... and then there is Buddy Guy.

A BLUESFEST favourite ... and anabsolute legend!!!

“BuddyGuy was for me... what Elvis was for others”, said Eric Clapton... and hewasn’t alone in following his ‘mentor’

“BuddyGuy plays from a place that I’ve never heard anyone play” - Stevie RayVaughan.

Jimi Hendrix once said: “Heaven islying at BUDDY GUY’s feet whilelistening to him play guitar”.

BLUESFEST....welcome to heaven ....BUDDY GUY is here!



MACEO PARKER

Maceo Parker – Legend!

Hisname is synonymous with Funky Music, his pedigree impeccable; his band: thegreatest little funk orchestra on earth.

He’splayed alongside every funk leader, James Brown, George Clinton, Bootsy Collinsand Prince.

Infact ever since JB coined that phrase: “Maceo – I want you to blow !!” , Maceo Parker has been blowing thatfamous sax funk sound across the globe, collaborating with the likes of RayCharles, Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

It’salmost impossible to tell which came first, Maceo or The Funk!

We’veseen him before at BLUESFEST in 2008– so let’s welcome him back - all togethernow:

MACEO – WE WANT YOU TO BLOW!!!





BRIAN SETZER’S ROCKABILLY RIOT!

The undisputed King of Rockabilly Swing, BRIAN SETZER first rocked us with his 50’s rockabilly revivalgroup, The Stray Cats – with their hits “Stray Cat Strut” & “Rock This Town”.He never lost that feel and passion for all things revivalist and once againknocked the world out with his jazz-oriented big band The Brian Setzer Orchestra. Withthe rockabilly passions running high he dragged Slim Jim Phantom back into thefold to play with his Brian Setzer’sRockabilly Riot! outfit.

Comb that hair... beehives, quiffs and dancin shoes a must ...It’srockin... it’s rockabilly ... its gonna be a riot at BLUESFEST!



KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD

The guitar driven, blues prodigy,Kenny Wayne Shepherd , is coming to BLUESFEST.

KennyWayne Shepherdwas given his first guitar at 3 years old, was playing by 7 and onstage by 13when he decided to make a career of it. Since then Kenny Wayne has made6 studio albums, 3 of which are platinum selling. Praise comes thick and fastfor this multi-Grammy nominee, who has earned himself a swag of awards.

Relish thechance to kick back and experience Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s unique bluesinfused rock at BLUESFEST this Easter.



JONNY LANG

Long-timeBLUESFESTERS will remember that ‘JonnyLang moment’ way back in 2000: the wiry young teenager with thevoice of a grizzled ole bluesman, growling through seminal blues songs andspitting out wailing solos – a kid far more mature than his years should allow.Finally Jonny is back for BLUESFEST 2012, – and if current track record isanything to go by – then get ready for your 2012 ‘Jonny Lang moment’.



YANN TIERSEN

Classical composer, virtuoso performer, streetentertainer, rock musician – Genius!!?? You’ll have to see him to believe the vast scope that thisFrench avant-garde performer has mastered. YannTiersen wrote the soundtrack for the multi awarded film “Amelie”.

This classically trained multi-instrumentalist willshock even his most fanatical fans with his live performance and transfix eventhe most unenthused amongst the crowd.

“It was one ofthose rare moments at a live gig when you realise you've been in the presenceof greatness”. - Michael Hubbard, Music OMH

With a live review such as this ...how excited are we that Yann Tiersenis heading to BLUESFEST for the very first time?? !! The answer is ...VERY!!!



BETTYE LAVETTE

The High Priestess of R & B

Grammy Award nominee Bettye LaVette is one of the great soul singers. She possesses an expressivevoice that one moment will exude a formidable level of strength and intensityand the next will appear vulnerable, reflective, reeking of heartbreak.

Coupled to this she possess an innate ability to take a song andwring its heart out with soulful intensity. Bettye revitalizes songs bylegendary artists like Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Elton John, Mick Jagger,Stephen Winwood and many more. Her skilful reworkings expose the humanity thatmakes the tracks not just pop songs, but enduring works.

Discovered and signed to the legendary MOTOWN label when she was16,it hasn’t been an easy ride for Bettye. It took 20 years to get her firstalbum released – and then almost nothing was released until the breakthroughalbum ‘Souvenirs’ in 2000.

Her career has gone only one way since then... up! AWC Handy award for ‘Comeback Blues Album of The Year’ (2003) and a Living Bluescritic pick as ‘Best Female Artist in 2004 for starters.

Elton John (whose "Talking Old Soldiers" appeared on herGrammy nominated album The Scene Of The Crime) offers this endorsement: "Bettye LaVette has always been awonderful singer - I have been a huge fan for many years. To my delight andsurprise she recorded an amazing version of 'Talking Old Soldiers' - a songthat nobody else has covered - and made it her own."

Music Industry magazine Pollstarwrites: Sometimes it takes a long time for the spotlight to find you. Justask Bettye LaVette who waited 40 years for her turn – but boy is she making upfor lost time now.”

A big welcome to Bluesfest BETTYE LAVETTE!





STEVE EARLE

Singer-songwriter, actor, author,political activist, producer –SteveEarle is one of life’s great troubadours! Steve Earle hasn’twandered this BLUESFEST way for a number of years. In fact, it’s been three albums and three Grammy Awards -sincehe graced the BLUESFEST stage with his musical tall tales and true. To go withthis new album I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive Steve Earle has embarked on aseemingly endless tour (thankfully for us) ...and we are lucky and proud to have him return to the BLUESFEST stage for 2 performances,which he has fit in between filming his role in the TV series ‘Treme’, which is about New Orleans sinceHurricane Katrina and how the people there deal with its aftermath.



JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

29-year-old singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle has some serious musical heritage tolive up to. He is the son of a multi-Grammy-winning US country singer, actor,political activist and long-time BLUESFEST favourite Steve Earle (also performing at BLUESFEST).After his standout show at BLUESFEST 2010 he is fast becoming a festivalfavourite. Be warned, he has the power to seduce an audience with hischarismatic storytelling and turn curious listeners into die-hard followerswith his live performances.



TROMBONE SHORTY

Withouta doubt the find of BLUESFEST 2011. TromboneShorty has become the sensation of New Orleans music scene from playing to20,000 fans at Jazz fest to claiming the No 1 spot on the Billboard Jazz chart.This gumbo of New Orleans – Funk – Jazz – rock is totally unique and many inthe music industry pick him as the next big thing. A superstar in themaking. Absolutely don’t miss thisone.



THE GREAT BIG SEA

Great Big Sea is a bastard .... by their ownadmission. Some of Canada’s favourite sons giving Australia their first everperformance. A musical partnership forged in the harsh lands and rowdy pubs ofSt Johns, Newfoundland – yes NEW-F-F- -F- FOUND-LAND !!. where co-founders SeanMcCann and Bob Hallett met while playing traditional folk songs. Now, 17 years and9 studio albums later – Great Big Sea have won over a global audiencefor their eclectic mix of traditional Newfoundland folk and original songs. “Ourmusic is of Newfoundland,” explains McCann. “It would be impossibleto do what we do if we were fromanywhere else. “Our songs come from the sea and the cliffs and the rocks and all the other natural beauties ourcountry provides. Without her we simplycouldn’t exist.” But this is no ordinary ‘seashanty’ band. Their influences range from Bob Marley, The Clash, andJohnny Cash to Fergus O’Byrne and Donal Lunny. Their relentless touring andtheir raucous live shows have meant an ever growing ‘Great Big Sea’ of fans, allcaptivated by the obvious and genuine love for the music GBS perform. Let’swelcome this Great Big Sea bastard to BLUESFEST !!

THE JAYHAWKS

Once described as “Hank Williams on speed” The Jayhawks emerged with full force inthe mid 1980’s with their unique brand of American alternative country rock –alt rock style. The group quicklyturned into one of the most important bands of the post-punk era, contributinga staggering number of original songs and memorable live shows to theMinneapolis music scene.

This is set to be a special show for Jayhawks fans and a memorableperformance for a-many future Jayhawksenthusiasts, capturing a rarefied dynamism and fresh take on theirunmistakable graceful and bold sounds at BLUESFEST 2012.



.... and this is just the beginning!! Watch out for moreannouncements soon !!
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Adele Live At The Royal Albert Hall

November 10th 2011 03:13
To celebrate the forthcoming release of the DVD ADELE Live At The Royal Albert Hall, a series of one-off cinema premieres will be held for Adele fans across 26 cities around the world this November.

Adele

These amazing events are free for Adele’s fans and tickets can be applied for now from Adele’s website www.adele.tv. On Adele’s site, fans will find a specific page containing full information for all the global screenings and will be able to click on to the venue closest to them for their ticket, date and timing information.

There will be one Australian screening held in Sydney:

Saturday 19 November
Hoyts Cinema, Sydney 6.30pm

Click here to apply to attend

Grammy award winner Adele is renowned for her live performances and Live At The Royal Albert Hall, recorded at the height of her amazing year, showcases exactly why Adele has become one of the most sought after performers in the world.Live At The Royal Albert Hall will be available on both DVD and Blu Ray formats on Friday 25 November 2011 via XL Recordings / Remote Control, and features the full 90 minute performance and behind the scenes footage.

The package also contains an exclusive live CD of the entire show. This is the first time fans will be able to hear all of Adele’s hits and most loved songs on one CD, plus her stunning covers of Bonnie Raitt’s 'If I Can’t Make You Love Me' and The Steeldrivers 'If It Hadn’t Been For Love'. 2011 has been an incredible year for Adele with her multi-platinum selling album 21 sitting at #1 on the Australian ARIA charts for 23 weeks. 21 has become the biggest selling album in the world this year, having sold 13 million copies and counting and topping the charts in 20 countries.

Adele has also recently won awards at both the VMAs and EMAs in the US and Europe, as well as 'Best Track' and 'Best Female Artist' at the Q Awards in London. Locally, 21 is nine times platinum and has sold over 630,000 copies in Australia.

Watch the trailer for Live At The Royal Albert Hall HERE:
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Peats Ridge New Year’s Festival

November 9th 2011 00:17
Wicked Artists Wonderland Pops Up at Peats



Music fans have more than killer acts to get excited about for the Peats Ridge Sustainable Arts and Music Festival.



Organisers have announced a return ofWonderland the much-loved arts and cultural grounds within the Peats Ridge New Year’s Festival (29 Dec- 01 Jan).


Set on the rolling green banks of the Glenworth Valley River, Peats Ridge ticket holders can join in on all the wacky fun. The Wonderland playground is inspired by Tim Burton and the Cat in the Hat this year.



Peats Ridge Arts and Culture Manager Vic Johnstonewho has worked for over a decade as Program Manager for City of Sydney and other high profile government and corporate clients says Wonderland is full to the brim of great acts.



“Festival goers will be the first to see new works we’ve commissioned, and a huge array of exciting installations, multimedia, theatre, dance, comedy and acrobatics.”



“Within Wonderland you can roam from a comedy open mic night at the magical caravan stageLolo Lovina, to catch a brand new play at the Wonderdome, and end your night with a quirky musical act at Pirates Lair – the Festival’s very first Pirate Ship stage.”



With more action than a Spielberg film, arts lovers could be in danger of missing Peats Ridge huge musical line-up headlining with Gotye, Xavier Rudd, The Holidays, The Paper Scissors,The Stanton Warriors, The Dum Dum Girls, and Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro.



To get a feel for Wonderland the folks collaborating with Peats Ridge, Alchemical Cabaret, are a bohemian cabaret depression era circus side show. Together withCircus Avalon they are creating a massive visual art and performance installation where Peats Ridge goers can chill out between music acts, play croquet and grab a champagne cocktail.



Organisers say to watch out forSpiral Man complete with giant spinning spiral installations that wind down to the riverbed; and Beth Dillon’s charming but disturbingHill Billy Puppets.



See theDeep Sea Astronauts junkyard theatre productions taking comedy to the classics with two shows that deliver carnage to Wilde and funk to Euripides.



Dress up as a scallywag and visit thePirate’s Lair created by the crew at Noisy Chicken. Pit yourself against a poet at the Caravan Slam where cheap drinks, hot soup and live music flow easily and you can win prizes for a three minute gig.



Learn dance from the comrades atVic’s Russian Disco Revolution and bust moves never before witnessed in the west. Film or snap yourself and your friends and share files with the folks atPunk Monk Propaganda who can project Guerrilla Projections across the Glenworth Valley to 10,000 revellers.

Work up a sweat or bathe in the glow ofSOLAS Green Art sonic sculptures and light works, illuminating the Festival site by pedal power in the evening.



Be sure to pack your costume box to join in on Peats Ridge unforgettableNew Years Eve Fancy Dress Parade. Great prizes and a chance to bask on the main stage in front of thousands are up for grabs for best female, male, group and child costume and mask. Don’t stress if you forget, mask making workshops and on-site costume hire are equally popular.



Now in itseighth year representing the best and brightest of Australian and international music acts, Peats Ridge offers a festival experience like no other. Staged at Glenworth Valley along rolling green riverbanks(29 December - 01 January), the Festival is just an hour’s drive from Sydney - ideal for a three day New Years camping escape.



Join the 10,000 music fans a day heading down to catch the latest and greatest music headline makers from around Australia and the world. Grab tickets soon, as this year promises to be huge from $320 for adult season pass.
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TROPFEST ARABIA

November 7th 2011 21:07
IRAQI FILMMAKER WINS TROPFEST ARABIA



Over 12,000 excited film fans crowded onto Abu Dhabi’s glamorous Al Sahil beach on the weekend for the very first TROPFEST Arabia short film festival.



Jassem Al Jabbouri from Bagdad took home first prize with his filmFlock of Stars, judged by Tropfest Australia’s winning filmmaker Damon Gameau, Tropfest Director and Founder John Polson, Egyptian superstar Ahmed Helmy, and Arabian celebrities from across the region.



As part of the winning booty, Al Jabbouri will be flown to Sydney next February 2012 to join Gameau and Polson for the festival’s huge 20th birthday celebrations and to judge the competition.



Joined by his girlfriend, actress Zoe Tuckwell-Smith, Gameau took the trip to the UAE as part of his 2011 prize, in addition to cash.



Al Jabbouri beat eleven other finalists from across the Middle East and North Africa. The film had the audience awe struck with its beautiful animated story that had a strong environmental message.



"I'm so excited to win first place at the first ever TROPFEST Arabia,” said Al Jabbouri. “This is the greatest achievement of my life and a major step for my future career. I’ve also never been to Australia or LA; so I’m really excited to be getting this incredible opportunity to travel and network.”



Runners up Lubna Saeed Al Amoodi, a young female finalist from the UAE took out second place with her film ‘Smile’ and Ahmed Ghazal from Egypt received large cheers from the crowd with a film that looked at about the power of social networking, and how things can easily be misunderstood.



Polson, said: “What a great night, great films, great audience, great venue and great winner – I can’t wait for next year. The crowd was electric and the films dealt with a wide range of issues that each told a great story. At the end of the day, the telling of a great story is what Tropfest is all about.”



Judge and Tropfest Australia winner Gameau says, “Thiswas such a terrific experience and a cultural eye opener. Short films are such a great way to have a voice heard and film makers in that Arabic region certainly have some powerful things to say. It was a real treat and they really embraced the festival and made us feel incredibly welcome. I think it will become a very important cultural event for the Emerites.”



Since winning Movie Extra Tropfest Australia 2011, Gameau’s animation short Animal Beatbox, has been screened at festivals around the world, winning the Special Jury Recognition Prize at the Aspen International Film Festival in April this year. It was also handpicked by documentarian Michael Moore to screen at his Traverse City film festival in Michigan, in July this year.



The twelve Arabian finalists were selected from more than a hundred entrants by Polson and his Arabia c-director, Egyptian comedian and actor Ahmed Helmy, based on their creativity and originality.



As per Tropfest the world over, films must be no longer than seven minutes including titles and credits; contain the Tropfest Signature Item or TSI, and may not have screened previously in public. “Light bulb” – is the TSI for Tropfest Australia’s 20th birthday in 2012, and theNUMBER 2 was announced the TSI for Tropfest Arabia next year.



Tropfest Arabia runs in partnership with Abu Dhabi based media agency twofour54, with the aim of showcasing local filmmaking talent from the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.



Visit www.tropfest.com for festival details, screening venues and regular updates on all things Trop!

TROPFEST


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Stunning debut from Lester

November 1st 2011 21:58
MELBOURNE CHANTEUSE
LESTER THE FIERCE
DELIVERS STUNNING DEBUT



Lester The Fierce is the newest project from Anita Lester, the irresistable chanteuse who is set to release her stunning debut EP 'The Summer Deluge’ this November.

Formerly of Melbourne band ‘Me and the Growunps’, Lester – the visual artist turned performer – describes her music as ‘dark cinematic folk rock’ with the lyrics playing an integral part of Lester The Fierce. A well-known individual in the Melbourne creative scene, Lester has sung at various local and interstate events, including Old Melbourne Gaol (a highly successful Radiohead tribute concert), the iconic Speigeltent and more.

‘The Summer Deluge’ EP comprises of four songs – each bleak but beautiful and full, surrounding the subject in title – the songs portrays the feeling of rain and water in the heat of the Australian Summer. In true form, Lester illustrates her experiences of love and death in a unique and often graphic way. There is a certain discomfort about the subject matter, however, it is adequately balanced by her gritty but classical voice. Recorded by Colin Leadbetter (responsible for records such as Whitely’s ‘Go Forth, Find Mammoth’), ‘The Summer Deluge’ maintains an organic and almost nostalgic feel. The songs are reminiscent of 1960’s folk, but also have the production values to support the cinematic and Kate Bush-esque influences.


UPCOMING SHOW:

MELBOURNE 20th November @ Pure Pop, 4pm (more dates TBA)
Listen to first single “Holland” (released 1st November) here.
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COLD CHISEL LIGHTING UP NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

October 26th 2011 23:16
COLD CHISEL LIGHTING UP NORTHERN AUSTRALIA AND THE ARIA CHARTS

NEW TICKETS RELEASED FOR MOST SHOWS



After a snarling warm-up in Newcastle, Cold Chisel's Light The Nitro tour kicked off 'for real' last week with massive full houses in Townsville, Cairns and Darwin.

Fans and critics alike hailed these gigs as the biggest and best to ever hit town with unanimous acclaim being heaped on the band's blistering performances.

Cold Chisel has hit the road to restore our faith in classic live rock ... last night's opening of the two-month blockbuster Light The Nitro tour proved Jimmy Barnes and Co are still an explosive musical force
The Daily Telegraph – 14 October 2011

Cold Chisel didn't just light the nitro in Townsville last night, they blew everyone away
Townsville Bulletin – 19 October, 2011



Cold Chisel came out blazing at the Townsville Entertainment Centre with the same passion that first catapulted them to the top of the Australian music charts back in the days when a Kingswood was a flash car and colour television a novelty
Courier Mail – 19 October, 2011


The crowd was at fever pitch ... and the rockers did not disappoint

Cairns Post – 24 October, 2011



From the opening kick drum of Standing on the Outside through the sing-along classics Cheap Wine and Khe Sanh to the acoustic melancholy of When the War is Over, this is a show that doesn't disappoint. One of the many highlights has been Tim Rogers (from the tour's special guests You Am I) joining Cold Chisel onstage at some gigs for a searing version of the Circus Animals' classic, Houndog.

In an effort to combat ongoing ticket scalping activity, Cold Chisel are releasing limited numbers of new tickets to most shows in the days leading up to each concert. For indoor arena shows, these reserved tickets are all great seats so fans are urged to contact their local ticket outlets for details. There will also be a further release of new tickets available on the day at most shows which will be available from box offices and by phone only.

And to cap off this big week, the band's brand new compilation The Best of Cold Chisel - All For You debuted at # 2 on the ARIA Album charts making it the biggest Australian album in the country right now!

Dates and venues for the Light the Nitro Tour are below. The tour will be presented nationally in Australia by Triple M and Southern Cross Media, MAX and CMC and by Radio Hauraki and Brent Eccles Entertainment Ltd in New Zealand.



For further information, go COLDCHISEL



Wednesday, 26 October

Mackay Showgrounds

NEW RELEASE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by Dan Parsons and You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Thursday, 27 October

Rockhampton Showgrounds

NEW RELEASE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Tickets available from www.seeitlive.com.au or 07 4927 4111

Supported by Dan Parsons and You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Saturday, 29 October

Sunshine Coast Stadium

NEW RELEASE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by Dan Parsons and Grinspoon

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Sunday, 30 October

Gold Coast Convention Centre

NEW RELEASE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Tuesday, 1 November

Brisbane Entertainment Centre

NEW RELEASE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under


Wednesday, 2 November

Brisbane Entertainment Centre

NEW RELEASE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Friday, 4 November

Stadium Drive Hockey Fields, Coffs Harbour

NEW RELEASE TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by Tom Richardson and You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Saturday, 5 November,

A DAY ON THE GREEN

Robert Oatley Vineyards, Mudgee

SOLD OUT!

Supported by You Am I and Stonefield

Licensed All Ages Show: Persons under 18 years old must be accompanied by a ticket holding parent or legal guardian at all times



Monday, 7 November

Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets available from Tourism Tamworth / www.visittamworth.com.au or 02 6767 5300

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Wednesday, 9 November

Acer Arena, Sydney

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Thursday, 10 November

Acer Arena, Sydney

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under


Saturday, 12 November

A DAY ON THE GREEN

Bimbadgen Winery, Hunter Valley

SOLD OUT!

Supported by Dan Sultan and Stonefield

Licensed All Ages Show: Persons under 18 years old must be accompanied by a ticket holding parent or legal guardian at all times



Sunday, 13 November

WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong

NEW RELEASE TICKETS MAY BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW!

Please check with the WIN Entertainment Centre box office or 132 849 on the day

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Tuesday, 15 November

Sydney Entertainment Centre

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Thursday, 17 November

AIS Arena, Canberra

NEW RELEASE TICKETS MAY BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW

Please check with the AIS Arena Box Office or 132 849 on the day

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Friday, 18 November

Gateway Lakes, Wodonga

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Saturday, 19 November

A DAY ON THE GREEN

Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley

SOLD OUT!

Supported by You Am I and Stonefield

Licensed All Ages Show: Persons under 18 years old must be accompanied by a ticket holding parent or legal guardian at all times




Tuesday, 22 November

Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart

NEW RELEASE TICKETS MAY BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW!

Please check with the Derwent Entertainment Centre box office or 136 100 on the day

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Thursday, 24 November

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

NEW RELEASE TICKETS MAY BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW!

Please check with the Rod Laver Arena box office or 132 849 on the day

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Saturday, 26 November

Sandalford Estate, Margaret River

SOLD OUT!

Supported by The Ghost Hotel

Licensed All Ages Show: Persons under 18 years old must be accompanied by a ticket holding parent or legal guardian at all times



Sunday, 27 November

Belvoir Amphitheatre, Perth

NEW RELEASE TICKETS MAY BE AVAILABLE ON THE DAY OF THE SHOW!

Please check with the Belvoir Amphitheatre box office or 132 849 on the day

Supported by The Ghost Hotel

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Tuesday, 29 November

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Supported by You Am I

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Wednesday, 30 November

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Supported by Tim Prestwich Band

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Friday, 2 December

TSB Arena, Wellington

SOLD OUT!

Supported by The Thomas Oliver Band

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under


Saturday, 3 December

Vector Arena, Auckland

Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.co.nz or 0800 111 999

Supported by The Thomas Oliver Band

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Monday, 5 December

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Supported by The Flyers

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Tuesday, 6 December

Adelaide Entertainment Centre

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by Tim Prestwich Band

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Thursday, 8 December

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by The Detonators

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Friday, 9 December

Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by The Dave Larkin Band

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under



Sunday, 11 December

Newcastle Entertainment Centre

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by The Break

Licensed Show. Admission limited to patrons 18 years and over



Tuesday, 13 December

Brisbane Entertainment Centre

NEW RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Supported by The Break

Licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under

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George Harrison: Living in the Material World

October 18th 2011 02:52
Documentary

George Harrison: Living in the Material World

Directed by Martin Scorsese and with a running time of over three hours it really promises to offer an in depth rendition of Harrison's story from his early life in Liverpool, through the phenomenal success of Beatlemania and beyond including that early act of rock generosity long before the days of Band Aid et al, the Concert For Bangladesh.

Like Scorsese’s 2005 portrait of Dylan, No Direction Home, …Material World comes with a wealth of unseen material that includes home movies and letters, and is similarly split into two parts: basically, the 1960s and everything else. It is a massive achievement to make The Beatles’ story fresh, but Scorsese evidently does so, partly by taking George’s undervalued side, but mostly via an assemblage that hurtles us with visceral force from Hamburg (“the naughtiest city in the world,” recalls George) through the craziness of Beatlemania.

George Harrison
Throughout 2008 and 2009, Scorsese alternated working between his film Shutter Island and the documentary.

Then the documentary premièred at the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology in Liverpool on 2 October 2011.

It was shown on HBO in two parts on 5 and 6 October 2011 in the US and Canada.

One of the moments highlighted: George evidently hearing a voice in his head saying, “The Yogis of the Himalayas” during his first acid induced head-trip and then shortly afterwards meeting Ravi Shankar, who had a profound influence over him (despite the fact he was not a yogi or from Nepal or Bhutan in the Himalayas): Of Shankar, Harrison said, “He was the first person who impressed me.”

Scorsese’s documentary consists of previously unseen footage and interviews with wife Olivia and daughter Dhani Harrison, Pattie Boyd, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr who provides a blunt assessment of Harrison when he says, “He was a bag of beads and a bag of anger.”

George’s well known travels to India brought about many cherished influences of Indian culture and spirituality to his music and consequently featured greatly in the expansion of The Beatles’ sound at a critical time in their development. In fact his love affair with India never really ended as it continued on with the Maharishi and the Krishna movement, although Harrison credits Shankar with helping him reconnect to his public.

Also interviewed are Yoko Ono, George Martin, Klaus Voormann and funny man Eric Idle, who explains how in his willingness to bankroll Monty Python’s The Life Of Brian by mortgaging his beloved gothic pile in Surrey. “It’s still the most anyone has ever paid for a cinema ticket.”

Mukunda Goswami, Eric Clapton, Astrid Kirchherr, Tom Petty and the notorious Phil Spector are other fascinating people who provide insight into Harrison’s life and career.

Scorsese says he was attracted to the project because "That subject matter has never left me...The more you're in the material world, the more there is a tendency for a search for serenity and a need to not be distracted by physical elements that are around you. His music is very important to me, so I was interested in the journey that he took as an artist. The film is an exploration. We don't know. We're just feeling our way through."

It has been said the contradictions that ran through Harrison are well known: he was the multi-millionaire who preached detachment from materialism, the green gardener who loved sports cars, the spiritual seeker with a coke habit; Scorsese, a Catholic boy fascinated by gangsterdom, clearly recognises a fellow conflicted soul. It sounds like an entertaining and provocatively informative essay on one of the more fascinating musicians of the last century.

Send an email explaining why you’d like to sit through the documentary in twentyfive words or less to Sound Pet and you may just win a copy of the DVD thanks to our friends at Roadshow.
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