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Goodgrooves

August 28th 2010 02:49
REGROOVED in conjunction with GOODGROOVE Records is fast becoming one of the most popular and truly worldwide events smashing shows in the UK, Canada, Brazil, Italy, Ibiza, Melbourne, Perth, & New Zealand. With the launch of REGROOVED Worldwide in Mach 2009 in Australia we have gone from strength to strength and are launching the first Australian tour that will feature Qdup Foundation (US, QDUP RECORDS), Slynk (GOODGROOVE RECORDS) & Paul Master (GOODGROOVE RECORDS) playing in Sydney, Jindabyne, Gold Coast & Brisbane over 3 weeks. This is one tour not to be missed.

QDUP FOUNDATION (U.S, Goodgroove & Qdup Records) America's funky Breaks production trio Qdup Foundation have made their mark on the NuFunk sound. After dropping top selling releases on Bombstrikes, Goodgroove, and their own Qdup Records labels over the past few years; the boys have set forth an assault of ass shaking remixes over the course of 2009. Have remixed for the like of Fort Knox Five, Nappy Riddem, Basement Freaks, Danny Massure, Tal M Klein, Normski, and Ursula1000: Qdup have secured themselves a spot of as one of the most in demand artists for remixing friends of the funk. Their productions have gained massive support and play's from Ali B's Kiss Fm Show (UK) as well as NSB Radio (UK) and Tripple J Radio (AUS). Along with the air play support, Qdup's tracks have been getting caned in clubs and festivals by the likes of A-Skillz, Fort Knox Five, Krafty Kuts and Ursula1000 among others.



A seasoned DJ with over 14 years experience behind the decks, Jason Brown AKA Jayclue (1/3 of Qdup Foundation) knows how to rock the dancefloor. His DJ Sets showcast the same range of funky tunes and tempos that have influenced them over the years. Often known to move seamlessly mashing up hip-hop to mid-tempo funk and soul, breaks, dance-hall, reggae, disco, house and even funky DnB, Qdup's DJ Sets showcase this wide range of party rocking tunes and tempos aimed straight at the dancefloor.

CLICK SOUNDCLOUD FOR FREE MIXES & TUNES

SLYNK (Brisbane, Goodgroove records)

Things really started to explode for 24 year old Slynk after releasing his debut EP earlier this year with UK based record label 'Goodgroove'. With full support from some of the world's most respected vinyl slingers including: A Skillz (Fingerlickin'), Fort Knox Five, Freddy Fresh Worldwide, Craig Charles (BBC 6Music), DJ Moneyshot (Solidsteel) and more, it sold like hot funky vinyl cakes and topped the Juno sales charts for weeks. This landed him gigs interstate and a spot at The Fractal Forest stage at Canada's biggest funky breaks festival, 'Shambhala' where he played alongside breaks heavy weights Nick Thayer, Fuzzbox, Boogie Army, Smalltown DJ's and more. Now branching out from Goodgroove, heÂ’s released a remix on Pigballs Records and 2 more tracks on the Manmade Feature Funk series topping the Juno charts again. These releases have been a long time coming and most of Slynk's reputation stems from his inventory of unreleased and unsigned bootlegs that are highly sought after by DJs across the planet.


PAUL MASTER (Gold Coast, Goodgroove Records)

DJ Paul Master is renowned for his Funk & Jazz mash ups of
Breaks, Hip hop and DnB. With over 10 years experience playing dance floors and now as manager of Regrooved Australia, Paul has had the opportunity to work along side some of Australia’s and the World’s best Producers and DJ’s including Krafty Kuts, Mo’Horizons, Fdel, Nickodemus, Nick Thayer, Mooqee and Featurecast.

Since he launched Regrooved in March 2009, Paul has worked hard to develop this night in conjunction with Goodgroove Records UK, to become the biggest funk clubnight in the world with events now held in Australia, NZ, Canada, Italy, Brazil and the UK. He is now signed with Goodgroove and continues his efforts to take Regrooved around the world.

In addition to his work with Goodgroove, Paul plays in the ‘Rephrase Live and the Action Figures’ show alongside Rephrase playing at Festivals and Major Club nights across Australia as well as monthly residencies in Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane. Paul has also branched out into booking and works with the ‘Blah Agency’, which together have brought out Mooqee, Featurecast and Qdup.

Most recently he won the inaugural 2010 Smirnoff Promoter Grant and launched the first Serato Audio Visual dedicated night. He also celebrated 2009 NYE headlining an event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

SYDNEY FRIDAY 10th SEPTEMBER
at Melt, 11 Kellett St, Kings Cross
With Local Support from
REPHRASE, FRENZIE, MATHMATICS, D-FUNK, SAYWHUT?!
9:00pm till Late
$15 Entry

JINDABYNE SATURDAY 18th SEPTEMBER
at Banjos, 1 KOSCIUSZKO RD, Jindabyne
9:00 till Late
FREE ENTRY!

GOLD COAST FRIDAY 24th SEPTEMBER
at Swingin Safari, 2945 Surfers Paradise Pde, Surfers
8:00pm till Late
$10 Entry

BRISBANE SUNDAY 26th SEPTEMBER
at X and Y, 648 Ann St, The Valley
9:00pm till Late
FREE ENTRY!

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CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM

August 19th 2010 05:55
IT’S ON! DEMI LOVATO AND JONAS BROTHERS REUNITE FOR CAMP ROCK 2

SOUNDTRACK TO DISNEY CHANNEL ORIGINAL MOVIE

CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM



JONAS BROTHERS

AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 17.

DEBUTS 3 ON BILLBOARD CHARTS

Demi Lovato and the multi-platinum-selling artists, the Jonas Brothers are featured on the soundtrack of the summer, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, set to rock into stores and online retailers on Friday September 17. The album features 15-all new songs from the movie, including three bonus songs (“Different Summers,” “Walkin’ In My Shoes” and “It’s Not Too Late”). Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam premieres Saturday October 2 on Disney Channel.

After the tremendous success of the original Camp Rock in 2008, the blockbuster Disney Channel Original Movie catapulted Demi Lovato into a global star and pumped up the volume on the hugely popular Jonas Brothers. In addition, the Camp Rock soundtrack sold 2.5 million CDs worldwide, spent a remarkable 10 weeks in the Top 10 on the US Billboard 200 Album Chart, and peaked at #13 on the ARIA album chart in the same year.

Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam is a full out rock 'n roll musical that celebrates music, dance and the freedom of summer and reminds viewers to 'enjoy the journey.' This summer of fun opens on a high-pitched Camp Rock reunion. All the Camp Rockers have returned, eager to tune up and rock out but a glistening new camp across the lake, Camp Star, poaches Camp Rock's counsellors and may put Camp Rock out of business. Mitchie Torres (played by Demi Lovato) steps it up as she challenges the egocentric Camp Star to an end-of-summer performance duel - it’s on!

Nick Jonas commented, “In the first movie, music was part of it. This one - music tells the story.” Demi Lovato added, “In this movie there are several different kinds of music - and music is what drives ‘Camp Rock 2’.”

The accomplished songwriters who contributed to the full out musical film and soundtrack include: Kara DioGuardi, Mitch Allan, Dapo Torimiro, Antonina Armato, Tim James, Jamie Houston, Adam Watts and Andy Dodd.
The following is a complete track listing from Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam:

1. Brand New DayPerformed by: Demi Lovato

2. Fire Performed by: Matthew “Mdot” Finley

3. Can’t Back Down Performed by: Demi Lovato, Alyson Stoner and Anna Maria Perez de Taglé

4. It’s On Performed by: Demi Lovato, Matthew “Mdot” Finley, Meaghan Martin, Jordan Francis, Roshon Fegan and Alyson Stoner

5. Wouldn't Change a Thing Performed by: Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas

6. Heart and Soul Performed by: Joe Jonas, Kevin Jonas and Nick Jonas

7. You're My Favorite Song Performed by: Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas

8. Introducing Me Performed by: Nick Jonas

9. Tear It Down Performed by: Matthew “Mdot” Finley and Meaghan Martin

10. What We Came Here For Performed by: Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Alyson Stoner and Anna Maria Perez de Taglé

11. This Is Our Song Performed by: Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Alyson Stoner

12. Different Summers (BONUS) Performed by: Demi Lovato

13. Walkin’ In My Shoes (BONUS) Performed by: Matthew “Mdot” Finley and Meaghan Martin

14. It's Not Too Late (BONUS) Performed by: Demi Lovato

15. Rock Hard or Go Home Performed by: Iron Weasel


CAMP ROCK 2: THE FINAL JAM SOUNDTRACK – OUT SEPTEMBER 17

CAMP ROCK 2 THE FINAL JAM PREMIERES ON DISNEY CHANNEL - OCTOBER 2


CAMP ROCK 2 THE FINAL JAM: EXTENDED EDITION - AVAILABLE ON DISNEY DVD & BLU-RAY - OCTOBER 20
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Men Aloud

August 19th 2010 05:44
MEN ALOUD


Welsh choral group Men Aloud was formed in 2000 and has had a wide and varied amount of success in their few short years. In 2003 they won the Male Choir category in the inaugural year of S4C’s Cor Cymri, Wale’s national televised choir competition.

In October of 2008 they shot to stardom after winning the UK’s largest ever choir competition to date, “Last Choir Standing”. Soon after they recorded their debut album over five days at AIR Studios in London and achieved gold status within the first week of sales.


10 Sept 2010 – CD DVD Launch
18 Sept 2010 – STVDIO Broadcast – Premiere




Not surprisingly, it went on to sell over a quarter of a million albums within the UK. MA appears regularly on network radio and television. Some broadcast highlights including the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium, Radio Three Choir of the Year from the Royal Festival Hall and a performance on HMS Belfast for the BBC One New Years Eve Festival.

With two critically acclaimed sold out United Kingdom tours, a special performance for Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, and a tour of the US planned for February next year, MA are eagerly looking forward to the international release of their live debut on CD and DVD with Men Aloud: Live from Wales.

Fresh from a hugely popular second UK tour, Men Aloud, a 20 man choir of Wales’ best voices are set to release their much anticipated, first-ever concert video, Men Aloud: Live from Wales on CD and DVD released by Denon Records and marketed by Universal Music in Australia. In stores from September 10, 2010, the 70 minute concert is also geared to air nationally on STVDIO in Australia this September 18 at 8:30pm. There will be subsequent broadcasts on STVDIO and also on Ovation in November.

Men Aloud’s live CD and DVD broadcast are produced in association with the BBC and filmed in the famous Wales Millennium Centre. The concert features a host of special guest performances by opera star Bryn Terfel, leading man of London’s West End and Broadway John Owens and international pop icon Bonnie Tyler.

Men Aloud have taken the UK by storm introducing thousands of fans to the centuries-old Welsh Choir tradition after being crowned “The Nation’s Favourite Choir” in 2008. The success of their outstanding victory on BBC1’s “Last Choir Standing”; platinum debut album “Only Men Aloud!”; and follow up album “Band of Brothers” awarded Classical Brit “Album of the Year”; has seen the group go stellar in the UK, and gained international recognition with a planned tour of the US in the mix for February next year.

Men Aloud’s musical director Tim Rhys-Evans brought the group together ten years ago. A classically trained singer and former musical director of the Welsh National Youth Opera; Rhys-Evans has shaped the progressive choir to push boundaries in classical music with exciting results.

“This concert is all about our home and the tradition I am so deeply passionate about - the Welsh male choir,” says Rhys-Evans. “From the very beginning our main aim has been to encourage and promote the old and much loved tradition of Welsh male vocal singing to younger audiences. Younger audiences can be introduced to this centuries-old tradition through the reworking of contemporary pop hits into a unique choir experience.”

“We’re so excited the concert will be reaching Australian shores for the first time – with the CD, DVD release and show being aired in September. And we really hope to be visiting soon!” he says.

Men Aloud have rocketed onto the classical scene with their unique repertoire of tracks that range from 17th Century classics to present day pop hits creating their own unique musical genre.


They are renowned for varied and progressive interpretations of songs not normally associated with all male choir groups. The men harmonise covers of contemporary hits from Tom Jones and Simon & Garfunkel to Broadway favourites from Porgy and Bless and Funny Girl.

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Over-ReActor

August 11th 2010 07:03
OVER-REACTOR

MELBOURNE PUNK PIONEERS SELF PRODUCED DEBUT ALBUM RELEASED - FOR FREE
Drawing their musical and business influences from the hard-core and punk movements of the late seventies and early eighties, Melbourne's OVER-REACTOR are setting their own agenda, and reshaping the look and feel of live music as they go.

EZEKIEL OX (ex Mammal, Full Scale Revolution) and CORY BLIGHT(ex Dukes Of Windsor, The Director's Cult) have only been COLLABORATING FOR SIX MONTHS but have already TOURED WITH COG, played headline shows in Melbourne and recorded mixed and mastered their own DOUBLE ALBUM - LOSE YOUR DELUSION 1 and 2.


The first installment (17 cathartic Death-Hop tracks) can be downloaded from:
www.over-reactor.com
from Monday the 9th of August.


All you have to do is give the band your email address.
The first album also features the tracks SOMETHING MORE which features ARIA AWARD WINNING GUITAR SLINGER - CHRIS CHENEY, and NAKED WORDS. Once again, that's 17 tracks - FOR NOTHING when you agree to communicate with OVER-REACTOR.


To celebrate this generous offer from the band, they will be playing a launch show at DING DONG LOUNGE - on August 13th, with a live show that has to be seen to be believed.


Support will be coming from Piggy and Chaos Radio. Hard copy albums, t-shirts, red wine and baked beans will also be available on the night for those who still prefer the physical product.
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THE SOUNDS OF WINTERLAND HEAT UP CARRIAGEWORKS’ NIGHTS

A series of 18 free live music events featuring over 100 local and emerging artists


There’s no excuse not to make the most of the winter nights (6-10pm) this July, with a massive line-up of free live and themed music nights at CarriageWorks as part of Sydney’s cutting edge arts centre’s first-ever Winterland festival (5-31 July, 2010).


Slowdowns
Get off the couch and down to Eveleigh for Sydney’s biggest indie music, arts, food, and skating winter festival, to check out some of Sydney’s newest and coolest emerging bands, or hit the ice for Winterland’s evening skate sessions to cool tunes. Skate/dance the night away under CarriageWorks giant disco ball and hear the hottest bands and DJs heart-warming sounds heating up the wintry nights throughout July.

Highlights of Winterland’s hot live showcase include indigenous country and western duo Stiff Gins, pop/folk singer Rosie Catalano, indie/folk inspired band The Preachers, acoustic crew Leroy Lee, alt country cowboy band The Slowdowns, and Ray Mann the troubadours of soul.

Every Thursday night emerging and established bands will provide the sounds of winter. Themed nights include alt country (8 July) with the likes of Sydney newcomers tipped the 'next big thing' - The Preachers, old timey hillbilly band The Lurkers, fiddle fuelled gypsy pop group Wil Massey and The Ghost Trio, and singer/songwriter Charlie Trindall.

Winterland goes unplugged with an acoustic/folk night (15 July) staring Triple J Unearthed’s winner Leroy Lee, and Rosie Catalano, alongside mellow sounds of indie folk artists Kate Duffy, Frontiers in Photography, and Quiet Titans.

A jazz and blues night (22 July) explores a smooth mix of jazz-funk and soulful grooves with The John Hardaker Direction and Charlotte Jane. And 2SER presents the final Thursday night (29 July) at Winterland with Sydney’s hottest new and unsigned bands.

Friday nights are all about fending off the cold with a little disco fever! A Disco on Ice, complete with giant disco ball, and music from Future Classic DJs kicks off 9 July with Arithmatix!, the disco alias of Sydney DJ Michael Di Francesco - one of the first artists Future Classic ever released on their record label. Spruce Lee hits the decks 16 July with blistering dance floor bombs and heartfelt soul jams. Spruce Lee has remixed local heroes Architecture in Helsinki and legendary Bagraiders, occasionally breaking out his alter ego Toni Toni on the mic while he's DJing – here’s hoping. Loin Brothers - Long John Saliva and Paradise Lost's DJ Silvio join Winterland (23 July); and Sydney DJ Simon Caldwell ( 30 July) plays the final night – he’s worked with the highest order of international talent including artists like Grace Jones, Normay Jay and James Brown.

Saturday nights headline with live music from Feral Media (9 July) featuring wintery soundscapes and warm beats created by a number of leading electronic and ambient musicians - Vorad Fils, Gentleforce, Broken Chip, Textile Audio and Underlapper. Music for Trees (17 July) – a not for profit group who plant trees from money raised at their gigs - showcases live sets from Ray Mann, The Slowdowns, Stiff Gins, The Delroys and The Anon Anons. Karaoke night, with host Tim Jackman, (24 July) is a fun night to pick your favourite tunes and sing the night away - with duets, harmonised backing singers, support dancers and personal groupies welcome.

Winterland finishes up on 31 July with Oxfam Australia's Exchange for Change event where local bands play during a mass clothing exchange. Bring clothing to swap, participate in a hands-on workshop, and listen to a series of talks and panel discussions about labour rights and ethical fashion alongside an ethical fashion parade.

Winterland brings all the magic of a European winter festival to Sydney’s inner west, with loads of fun activities for all ages. Throughout July, the old Eveleigh rail yards will transform with a dazzling indoor ice rink, live music, designer art markets curated by The Finders Keepers team, food stalls serving alpine cuisine, dancing and more to get everyone out and about during the chillier days.

Admission to Winterland is free, and the ice skating rink will be open and in action during the music nights every week, making Winterland the perfect after-work/weekend hang-out for colleagues, friends, and love-birds. Entry onto the ice rink is the cheapest in Sydney - book a session now to ensure your place on the ice (head to www.winterland.com.au – group bookings available).

Winterland is the newest and coolest event on Sydney’s social and school holiday calendar. Winterland offers fun, fresh, low-cost winter activities that will keep visitors of all ages warm and fuzzy throughout July. Embrace the winter atmosphere and be warmed by the sweet aroma of roasting chestnuts, thick Italian hot chocolate, and spicy bratwurst. There won’t be a dull moment - get down to CarriageWorks and get amongst it.



FRIDAY NIGHTS - is a disco on ice, complete with giant disco ball and music from Future Classic DJ’s. Future Classic is record label, music publisher and touring agency based in Sydney. www.futureclassic.com.au.

9 July, Arithmatix is the disco alias of Michael Di Francesco, a well travelled Sydney native who was one of the first artists that Future Classic ever released on their record label. An in demand studio wizz playing in a number of different bands and production outfits, Michael has played with top notch artists like Jamie Lidell and has recently remixed electro-disco favourites Dragonette and Mario Basanov.

16 July, Spruce Lee Having remixed local heroes Architecture in Helsinki and Bagraiders amongst others, Spruce Lee's skills in the studio are well documented. Though we get most excited when Spruce pulls out his Toni Toni Lee persona and gets on the mic while he's DJing. Expect an eclectic selection of tunes ranging from blistering dancefloor bombs through to heartfelt soul jams and hopefully an appearance from Toni Toni on the mic.

23 July, Lion Brothers are Long John Saliva and Paradise Lost's DJ Silvio. Rumored to have been raised in the backroom of a Sydney leather club, a diet of strobe lighting and throbbing sub bass fuzzy disco guitars and exotic synthesizers make up the Loins' musical arsenal. Also releasing on Future Classic, the Loin Brothers have vinyl singles out to date both with heavy international praise and big names remixes from the likes of LA disco fiend Woolfy and London based Mock & Toof.

30 July, Simon Caldwell is one of a handful of Australian DJ's whose name adds a certain integrity to an event. Playing records to radio listeners and dancing party people alike since the early 90's, Simon is a founding member of the infamous Mad Racket collective, a party that has been going from strength to strength for over 11 years. Simon has played alongside the highest order of international talent including artists like Grace Jones, Normay Jay and James Brown and is a welcome guest to round out the July Disco On Ice roster.


SATURDAY NIGHTS - Showcase a range of Sydney’s best bands and live acts. Presented in conjunction with Feral Media, Music For Trees, and Oxfam

10 July, Live music from Feral Media, featuring wintery soundscapes and warm beats created by a number of leading electronic and ambient musicians, including Vorad Fils, Gentleforce, Broken Chip and Underlapper. www.feralmedia.com.au

17 July, Live music from Music for Trees, a non-profit organisation. Live sets from, Ray Mann, The Slowdowns, The Delroys and The Anon Anons. www.musicfortrees.com.


24 July, Karaoke, with Host Tim Jackman, a night of smooth tunes, sing-alongs and unabashed extroversion.

31 July, Oxfam Australia and CarriageWorks are teaming up with local bands who support Oxfam’s labour rights and ethical fashion campaigns.


SOME OF THE MUSIC ARTISTS INCLUDED IN WINTERLAND

See www.winterland.com.au for more.


The Preachers (Thursday 8 July, 6 – 10pm) -

The Lurkers (Thursday 8 July, 6 – 10pm)

Wil Massey and The Ghost Trio (Thursday 8 July, 6 – 10pm)

Charlie Trindall (Thursday 8 July, 6 – 10pm)

Leroy Lee (Thursday 15 July, 6 – 10pm)

Rosie Catalano (Thursday 15 July, 6 – 10pm)

Kate Duffy (Thursday 15 July, 6 – 10pm)

Frontiers in Photography (Thursday 15 July, 6 – 10pm)

Quiet Titans (Thursday 15 July, 6 – 10pm)

The John Hardaker Direction (Thursday 22 July, 6 – 10pm)

Charlotte Jane (Thursday 22 July, 6 – 10pm)

Eddie Bronson Trio (Saturday 17 July, 1 – 5pm)


About CarriageWorks

Opened in January 2007, CarriageWorks is the new home for contemporary arts and culture in Sydney. At CarriageWorks we believe that creativity extends into all facets of life, and we present Program of extraordinary events and unforgettable experiences for every person that visits this unique artistic hub. Built on a vision of a vibrant cultural life for Sydneysiders and artists, it’s a place for creativity and innovation, where artists are given the opportunity to conceive, develop and present their work in an inspiring and creative atmosphere.

CarriageWorks is housed in the old Eveleigh Rail Yards at Wilson Street, located within the emerging Redfern Waterloo precinct, and has been developed by the NSW State Government through Arts NSW.
www.carriageworks.com.au
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Sting's new album

July 2nd 2010 05:10
STING NEW ALBUM

SYMPHONICITIES


Songs re-imagined for symphonic arrangement, culled from The Police and Sting’s enduring solo career songbooks – Out July 16

Sting
Deutsche Grammophon/CherryTree announces the release of Symphonicities, the CD to accompany Sting’s highly-acclaimed current world tour dates, which began June 2 in Vancouver, featuring the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, conducted by Steven Mercurio (Bocelli, Pavarotti).

The new studio album, comprised of twelve of Sting’s most celebrated songs re-imagined for symphonic arrangement, serves as the ultimate commemoration of the live concert experience. The first single “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic,” is already available digitally.

Additional highlights on the new album include arrangements by David Hartley, Rob Mathes, and Steven Mercurio of fan-favorites culled from The Police songbook such as “Roxanne” and “Next To You,” as well as songs from Sting’s enduring solo career including “Englishman in New York,” “She’s Too Good For Me” and “I Hung my Head.” Symphonicities is produced by Rob Mathes and Sting, and predominantly mixed by Elliot Scheiner (Steely Dan, Fleetwood Mac). In addition, Claudius Mittendorfer (Interpol, Franz Ferdinand) mixed “She’s Too Good for Me” and “Next To You,” Alex Venguer (John Legend) mixed “We Work The Black Seam,” and Ed Cherney (Bonnie Rait, Bob Dylan) mixed “The Pirate’s Bride.”

Sting’s interest in collaborating with an orchestra began in 2008 following an invitation to perform with the legendary Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and was furthered by the opportunity to join the Philadelphia Orchestra for a celebration of the 153rd anniversary of the Academy of Music. Reworking selections from his expansive catalogue, these performances left an indelible mark on Sting and provided the initial inspiration for his upcoming tour.

“Performing with both the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Philadelphia Orchestra was truly a highlight of my career,” commented Sting. “I look forward to each show of the tour with undisguised glee, having a whole new palate of musical colours to work with and reinventing the songs that have been the staples of my live performances for over thirty years.”

“. . . an all-star cast of arrangers reworked the songs, and time clearly had been spent making sure the pop musicians and orchestral players onstage would work together to create a genuinely hybrid sound.” Los Angeles Times

“Pairing Sting with the orchestra is brilliant synchronicity on multiple levels. He’s a consummate showman and a willful storyteller” Denver Post

TRACKLISTING
1. Next To You | 2. Englishman In New York | 3. Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic | 4. I Hung My Head | 5. You Will Be My Ain True Love | 6. Roxanne | 7. When We Dance | 8. End Of The Game | 9. I Burn For You | 10. We Work The Black Seam | 11. She’s Too Good For Me | 12. The Pirate’s Bride


STING – “SYMPHONICITIES” – OUT JULY 16


ALBUM ON MPE NOW

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PENDULUM 2010 Aus & NZ

July 1st 2010 05:01
PENDULUM

TOURING IMMERSION IN AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND IN 2010



The Frontier Touring Company is excited to announce the tour of Australia's very own electronica drum & bass six-piece, Pendulum.



Pendulum will be touring in support of their newly released ARIA #10 album Immersion. The first single, 'Watercolour' shot into the #1 position on the iTunes chart and the excitement that has built around the album is almost palatable.



The band has sold over 1 million albums worldwide; with In Silico and Hold Your Colour reaching Platinum sales. On a performance level, Pendulum have smashed the international festival circuit playing at Glastonbury, Download, V and Global Gathering and their amazing live shows are known to attract huge crowds and earn fantastic reviews.



'Pendulum are a band that know how to work a crowd... The boys played flawlessly'. - The [AU] Review



'Pendulum put on a great show, full of zest and energy and they make it look very much like they're enjoying it, an infectious, high octane performance that made you appreciate it the more knowing that it was positive and fun and technically very proficient. The crowd was very much engaged, joining in with the sing-a-longs and cajoling as the glam light show raged on behind.' - In the Mix



'Definitely a band to be seen live, Pendulum proved you don't need a stadium of fans you just need dedicated ones who will dance!' - MTV, UK



'Having witnessed Pendulum produce an exhilarating set at Download last June it seemed anything that happened tonight would fail to come close - even the Marylin Manson fans couldn't resist a rave that day. However, I couldn't have been more wrong and as the reggae-tinged 'Tarantula' preceded the eerily transcending 'Hold Your Colour' to complete this memorable spectacle, the band vacate to an overwhelming applause.' - Brighton Centre, UK



Their music has vigorous energy and an eerie distortion, complemented by an accompaniment of horns and tension building breakdowns. Pendulum's increasing power to compose such progressive tracks is highlighted through their dynamic musical collection and unforgettable live performances.



Pendulum has collaborated with musicians such as The Prodigy's Liam Howlett, Swedish metal kings In Flames, Public Enemy and Anthrax to create Immersion; incorporating sounds more eclectic than ever before.



This is a tour that you will not want to miss. Purchase your tickets early to ensure you don't miss out.



Frontier Members presale commences Wednesday 30 June, 2pm AEST. Tickets on sale to the general public from 9.00am local time, Thursday 1 July.



PENDULUM TOUR DATES

October/November 2010

Frontier Member pre-sale from Wed 30 June, 2pm AEST- Thu 1 July, 2pm AEST

General public on-sale from Tuesday 6 July, 9am local time





Tue 26 October TSB Arena, Wellington All Ages

ticketek.co.nz or 0800 842 538



Wed 27 October Trusts Stadium, Auckland All Ages

ticketdirect.co.nz or 0800 4ticket



Fri 29 October AEC Theatre, Adelaide All Ages

ticketek.com.au or 132 849



Mon 1 November Festival Hall, Melbourne All Ages

ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100



Wed 3 November The Tivoli, Brisbane 18

ticketek.com.au or 132 849



Thu 4 November The Tivoli, Brisbane 18

ticketek.com.au or 132 849



Fri 5 November Hordern Pavilion, Sydney All Ages

ticketek.com.au or 132 849



Sat 6 November Challenge Stadium, Perth All Ages

ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100
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‘INTRIGUER’ DEBUTS AT #1

July 1st 2010 01:32
CROWDED HOUSE ‘INTRIGUER’ DEBUTS AT #1

New single ‘Either Side of the World’
at radio Monday June 28


The highly anticipated and critically acclaimed sixth studio album from Crowded House Intriguer, has debuted at #1 on the ARIA Album Chart. It is the fifth time the band has topped the chart, giving them a cumulative total of fourteen weeks on top.

Intriguer follows 2007’s Time On Earth, which hit No. 1 in Australia and New Zealand, and No. 3 in the UK. It was a continuation of the legacy created by such music milestones as Crowded House, Woodface, Together Alone and Recurring Dream.

These albums have together accounted for career sales of more than 10 million, produced such global hits as ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over,’ ‘Something So Strong’ and ‘Weather With You,’ and created Crowded House’s reputation as one of the most compelling bands in the world.

The second single from Intriguer is ‘Either Side Of The World.’ Finn describes the track as, “a slight homage to JPY (John Paul Young).. a bit Love Is In The Air”. The track transformed and took on the samba groove at their very last rehearsal.

The album was recorded last year at Roundhead studios in Auckland with Jim Scott, who returned for mixing duties in LA. Finn describes the album as “This 10 track album is exotic in parts, traditional in origin, through many a twist and turn we fashioned some drama and intrigue. You will find some threads that go back through all that history and some new discoveries as well that will need to be followed up. Its part of the continuum and it may just be the best thing we’ve done ……till the next one.”

“Crowded House's mirror ball seems to be spinning under random chemical influences and Neil Finn's word pictures drip more heavily abstract but tunes zigzag towards similar, deeply satisfying bullseyes on the second album of their second life” Michael Dwyer, The Age (4½ stars)

“Crowded House displays a return to its effervescent best..” Graeme Hammond, Sunday Herald Sun (4 stars)

“A welcome, if not classic, addition to the Finn legacy.” Iain Shedden, The Australian

“Finn’s voice is, as always, comfortingly familiar, an immediate joy on an album that rewards patience and persistence.” Rod Yates, Rolling Stone (3½ stars)



CROWDED HOUSE
NEW ALBUM ‘INTRIGUER’ – AVAILABLE NOW
NEW SINGLE ‘EITHER SIDE OF THE WORLD’ – AT RADIO Monday June 28





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Skipping Girl Vinegar

June 3rd 2010 04:45
With the recent news that they will be playing Splendor In The Grass 2010 in its new venue at Woodford, Skipping Girl Vinegar are still buried deep in the studio with Melbourne producer Nick Huggins (Kid Sam, Seagull, Whitley) and Greg Arnold (Things Of Stone & Wood).

They will however be coming up for air long enough for a one off headline show in Sydney; Saturday June 19th @ Raval.

Splendor In The Grass 2010
The Raval show will be an opportunity to catch the band playing previously unheard tracks from their next release as well as all your SGV faves. Supports come from 'Ministry of Truth’ (AKA Terry Serio Media Frenzy) and Eirwen Skye.

SGV’s next single, the first taste of the current sessions, will be out this July.

Rock up to Raval Sat June 19th for a sneak peek



Saturday June 19 – Raval, Sydney
with Terry Serio Media Frenzy & Eirwen Skye
Level 1 (upstairs) @ The Macquarie Hotel, 42 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills (near Corner of Oxford St)

Tickets on sale now from OzTix and from Moshtix outlets,
phonecharge 1300 438 839 or www.moshtix.com.au
Doors: 8pm
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The Flicks

June 2nd 2010 05:51
FLICKS
SIGN RECORD DEAL

Brisbane pop/punk/electronic four-piece, ‘Flicks’, who hit the road this week for their mammoth Queensland tour in support of the band’s new single ‘Hayley’, have signed a record deal with Difrnt Music/Spitfire Music – home to COG, The Angels and Regular John.

“We are absolutely thrilled to be looking forward to presenting Flicks' music to you,” says Spitfire Music.

The band – featuring Adam Milad (Guitar/Vocals), Michael Thomas (Bass/Vocals), Hugh Wheeler (Drummer) and Andy Francis (Guitars/Keys) – will soon bestow to the masses their new single in the form of ‘Hayley’ which had given birth to the idea of a chance date with a guy’s most dreamed about girl – a situation most people would be able to relate to.

In Flicks case – their love for Paramore front-woman, Hayley Williams. “It was funny, because we met her boyfriend [New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert ] backstage at their recent Brisbane show and he didn't want to kill us for writing a song about his girlfriend!!”

The track was produced by Todd Morse (H20, The Offspring, Juliette Lewis) and mixed by Grant Wallis of Aneiki fame (most played song on Australian radio in 2001 for ‘Pleased to Meet You’). It was recorded at the The Grove studio with Yanto Browning (Kate Miller-Heidke, Yves Klein Blue) engineering the track.

Originally forming under the guise of ’52 Flicks’, the name deriving from a trip to the movies, it was the addition of the band’s fourth member Andy “Expandy” Francis, that resulted in dropping the ‘52’ from their name.

“One of us was on our way to the movies one day after practice and the friend they were hanging with asked what flick they were seeing,” says Thomas. “The 52 was just our ages added up but since we added a new member this year it made sense to drop the 52”.

“We all write songs separately and together drawing influences from bands outside our genre. It makes it easier to come up with better songs because we all push each other for new improved ideas”.

“We aim to have the best melodies possible and love throwing in some gameboy music during our live set”.

With the band about to embark on a launch tour throughout the country, the band’s live show is heavily driven by an electrically energized set.

“We just love jumping around and getting in the crowds face. We spend along time practising making sure everything is perfect. We also enjoy terrible jokes.”




2010 is already shaping up to be a massive year for the Brisbane four-piece having earlier this year supported Sydney rockers Short Stack on their extensive tour of North Queensland.



Tour dates are:

Wednesday, June 2: Charters Towers PCYC, Charters Towers, QLD (6pm) – All Ages

Thursday, June 3: CWA Hall, Cairns, QLD (6pm) – All Ages

Friday, June 4: Townsville PCYC, Townsville, QLD (7pm) – All Ages

Saturday, June 5: Andergrove Community Hall, Mackay, QLD (7pm) – All
Ages

Sunday, June 6: Emerald PCYC, Emerald, QLD (6pm) – All Ages

Friday, June 11: Walter Reid Centre, Rockhampton, QLD (6pm) – All Ages

Saturday, June 12: Gladstone PCYC, Gladstone, QLD (6pm) – All Ages

Sunday, June 13: Bundaberg PCYC, Bundaberg, QLD (6pm) – All Ages

Thursday, June 17: The Powerhouse, Maryborough, QLD (6pm) – All Ages

Friday, June 18: Club Envy, Sunshine Coast, QLD (6pm) – 18

Saturday, June 19: Civic Centre, Gympie, QLD (6pm) – All Ages

Sunday, June 20: Blackbox Theatre, Nambour, QLD (6pm) – All Ages

Sunday, June 27: Fort, Brisbane, QLD (2pm) – All Ages – NEW VENUE
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