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December 9th 2008 23:02

Doll Domination Tour 2009

The Pussycat Dolls – Doll Domination Tour 2009
With very special guest Lady GaGa

Teasing and tantalizing Australia with brief but dazzling appearances in Sydney and Melbourne last month, global pop superstars Pussycats Dolls will bring their Doll Domination Tour to Australia in May 2009!

Hot on the heels of their second album release Doll Domination (Universal), Pussycat Dolls kick off their 2009 world tour in the UK before heading down under to play all-ages arena shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth featuring the same spectacular production that Europe will see in February.

This scorching band of singer/dancers have quickly become without doubt one of the most popular and globally successful girl groups ever.

There has been no escape from the super catchy Platinum hit “When I Grow Up”, the first single lifted from Doll Domination, quickly followed by the top 10 hit “I Hate This Part”.

Showing their brand of hot, confident attitude, Pussycat Dolls shot to fame in 2005 with the release of their massive debut single “Don’t Cha” featuring Busta Rhymes, hitting number 1 in charts around the world.

Released the same year, their debut album PCD has sales of over 7 million worldwide, claiming Platinum and Gold status in 36 countries. PCD features the huge hits “Buttons”, the Grammy nominated “Stickwitu”, “Beep”, and “Wait A Minute”, helping to bring the album’s Australian sales to 3 times Platinum.

Joining the bill is Lady GaGa. Performing intimate, exclusive club shows in Melbourne and Sydney last September, singer, songwriter, musician Lady GaGa thrilled fans lucky enough to attend! Showcasing her Top 10 album The Fame, the debut release now boasts two infectious Number 1 singles – “Just Dance”, and “Poker Face” which is currently residing at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart.

Don’t miss Pussycat Dolls - Nicole, Ashley, Jessica, Melody, and Kimberly – and Lady GaGa live:

BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE TUESDAY MAY 19
SYDNEY ACER ARENA FRIDAY MAY 22
MELBOURNE ROD LAVER ARENA TUESDAY MAY 26
ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE THURSDAY MAY 28
PERTH BURSWOOD DOME SATURDAY MAY 30

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY DECEMBER 12

Ticketek online pre-sale: starts Midday Wednesday December 10, ends 5pm Thursday December 11

Book through Ticketek 132 849

Check their new single out here

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José González | Tour February 2009

November 24th 2008 06:10

José González
Australian Tour February 2009

In a live setting José and his band are nothing short of mesmerizing, and they return to Australia in February 2009 for a run of intimate theatre and small venue shows.

The music of José González is hardly reminiscent of fireworks and confetti, but that is exactly how his last two albums have been received all over the world. His low-voiced, serious and introverted music has been hugged to death by everyone from the indie crowd to grizzled old folk fans, resulting in gold record sales, festival appearances and several sold out tours in Australia.

In his teens José learned to play classical guitar, but it was some time later whilst serving a tenure in a couple of hardcore bands that he began to produce his own amazing spin on introspective acoustic music. This range of expression, or perhaps better explained as this contradiction in expression, says a lot about José as a person, and about his music. On the one hand it's very accessible, beautiful and speaks easily, and on the other it has a darkness and seriousness that often borders on what might be considered unhealthy.

Tour dates and details below:

Sydney
City Recital Hall Angel Place
Friday February 6
Tickets from www.cityrecitalhall.com or phone 02 8256 2222/1300 797 118
Presented by Drum Media

Brisbane
Powerhouse Theatre, Brisbane Powerhouse
Saturday February 7
Tickets from Tickets from Powertix (Ph 07 3358 8600 or www.brisbanepowerhouse.org)
Presented by Rave

Melbourne
Athenaeum Theatre
Monday February 9
Tickets from Tickets from Ticketmaster (ph: 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au) and the venue (ph:9650 1500)
Presented by Beat

Hobart
Wrest Point Entertainment Centre, Plenary Theatre
Wednesday February 11
Tickets from Wrest Point Service Centre - 1300 795 257 or www.wrestpoint.com.au
Presented by A Fine Line & TEN Tasmania

Adelaide
Governor Hindmarsh
Friday February 13
Tickets from tickets from the venue, Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au) & Venuetix (www.venuetix.com.au or ph (08) 8225 8888)

Perth
Perth International Arts Festival Beck's Music Box
Saturday February 14
Go to www.perthfestival.com.au for more information

José González is available now on Shock Records.

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Tour cancelled! | FUTURE OF THE LEFT

November 24th 2008 05:36

FUTURE OF THE LEFT
East Coast Tour - January 09

FUTURE OF THE LEFT

January 2009 Australian Tour cancelled!

Future of the Left have sadly had to cancel their forthcoming Australian tour due to recording commitments. The band have issued the following statement:

"We are unfortunately having to pull all shows for the foreseeable future. This is because our busy year has meant we have been unable to write the second record and we are increasingly aware of the need to do so. We want to get it out before summer so we can spend next year playing it to people. It is against everything the band stands for to pull shows, or anything that we have already committed to doing, and we apologise to everyone who had bought a ticket or was going to come along. We will be back as soon as we can next year and we promise to make it worth the wait."

Handsome Tours hope to reschedule these dates for later in 2009.

Refunds for the cancelled shows (listed below) are available from the point of purchase.

Cancelled Australian Dates:

Friday January 9
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne

Saturday January 10
The Annandale Hotel, Sydney

Sunday January 11
The Zoo, Brisbane

Future of the Left are heading back to Australia for a lightning
3 shows in 3 nights...

East Coast Tour - January 09

Fiery, brash and irreverent, Welsh trio, Future of the Left have already torn up Australian stages once before in March 2008 off the back of their magnificent Curses album. Never ones to shy away from a rematch, Future of the Left (the band are comprised of ex-Mclusky and Jarcrew members) are heading back to Australia for a lightning 3 shows in 3 nights to promote the release of their forthcoming live album, Last Night I Saved Her From Vampires.

Tickets on sale Friday October 31

Full dates & details below:

Melbourne
Friday January 9, 2009
The Corner Hotel
Tickets from Corner Box Office Ph: 9427 9198
Presented by Beat & RRR

Sydney
Saturday January 10, 2009
The Annandale Hotel
Tickets from The Annandale Ph: (02) 9550 1078 or in person over the bar)
Presented by Drum Media

Brisbane
Sunday January 11, 2009
The Zoo
Tickets from THE ZOO, ph 1300 762 545, Rockinghorse, Skinnys, Butterbeats, Moshpit Music, Sunflower, Music Mania, Cosmic Music, Central Station Music, Cooly Hotel, Bombay Rock, Gooble, Warming, Kill The Music
Presented by Time Off

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Meredith Music Festival

September 17th 2008 14:02

"Pure Genius"
Rolling Stone

Adam Green will be leaving his New York home this December to perform at the Meredith Music Festival, along with three headline shows around the country promoting his fifth solo album, “Sixes & Sevens”.

Adam’s irreverent wit and pop sensibilities were established early on as a teenager with his first band, the much loved Anti-Folk heroes MOLDY PEACHES. Formed with his bunnysuit-wearing-partner-in- crime Kimya Dawson (Adam sported a Robin Hood costume at the time), the band captivated critics and won fans around the world, while propelling New York’s Anti-Folk scene to international prominence. Both Adam and Kimya experienced a resurgence earlier this year when the Peaches were featured on the soundtrack of hit indie film, JUNO, including the anti-love song duet between Adam Green and Kimya Dawson, “Anyone Else But You”.

Adam went on to experience success as a solo artist, a career that is now five albums deep. It was Adam’s second solo album “Friend Of Mine” released in 2003 that revealed his innate ability to pen a truly off-kilter folk song, including the single “Jessica” a comic ode to Jessica Simpson that can still make you simultaneously chuckle and weep. It’s no wonder MOJO referred to him as an "unexpectedly rich talent". And Julian Casablancas of THE STROKES says of Adam: “It always amazes me how he can express such deep meaning with such twisted humor. Adam is eccentric and down-to-earth, with new found technical proficiency over a wider spectrum of styles. I love it.”

His latest album “Sixes & Sevens” was released in March 2008 on Rough Trade Records.

Catch Adam Green at one of the following shows around the country this December:

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER

Meredith Music Festival
12, 13, 14 December

Melbourne
Sunday 14 December
East Brunswick Club
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, East Brunswick. PH: 9388 9794 or via the website eastbrunswickclub.com
Presented by Beat

Sydney
Tuesday 16 December
Oxford Art Factory
Tickets from moshtix.com.au, 1300 GET TIX (438 849), on your mobile via mostix.mobi, and all moshtix outlets.
Presented by Drum Media & FBi

Brisbane
Wednesday 17 December
The Zoo
Tickets from Oz Tix, ph 1300 762 545 or online thezoo.com.au, Rockinghorse, Butterbeats (city & valley), Moshpit Music, Sunflower, Music Mania, Cosmic Music, Central Station Music, Cooly Hotel, Bombay Rock, Gooble Warming, Kill The Music.
Presented by Rave Magazine

Adam Green's Sixes & Sevens out now on Rough Trade Records/ Remote Control

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LADYHAWKE'S LAST AUS SHOWS

August 22nd 2008 15:05

LADYHAWKE'S LAST AUS SHOWS THIS WEEKEND,
PARIS IS BURNING RELEASED TOMORROW!

LADYHAWKE LAYS DOWN HER LAST LICKS IN AUSTRALIA THIS WEEKEND!

The 80's timewarp megababe, Ladyhawke plays her last two Australian shows this weekend. If you've been sitting on getting tickets, now is the time to get your rear in gear as these shows will be her wave goodbye before she jets back to the UK.

Having already layed down some serious licks at her New Zealand shows and our showcase spectacular, Club Mod, Ladyhawke will be playing TONIGHT on the Gold Coast and Sunday in Sydney. Check below for the facts.

** LADYHAWKE - AUS/NZ SHOWCASE TOUR **

Friday Aug 22 - Ladyhawke at Tour Berlin Lounge, Gold Coast, QLD.
Tickets are (bang bang bang) on the door.

Sunday Aug 24 Ladyhawke at Greenwood Hotel, North Sydney, NSW.
Tickets (bang bang bang) on the door.

You've no doubt heard the hairbrush sing-a-long anthem, Back Of The Van and the current foot stomper of a single Paris Is Burning, now's your chance to hear them live alongside other unreleased Ladyhawke gems from her self-titled debut, due out September 20.

The iTunes album pre-order is up now for Aus / NZ and running until album release on Sep 20. Check it out here.

There is also a special album pre-order pack with tote bag & vinyl running on JB HIFI.

Paris Is Burning single is released tomorrow Sat Aug 23. It comes with remixes by Chicken Lips, Alex Gopher and Cut Copy as well as the video directed by Casper Balslev. You can place your order now on the Mod Shop. Otherwise, be sure to pop into your local record store or iTunes to grab the bundle.

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The Temper Trap

August 18th 2008 12:18

T H E T E M P E R T R A P
SWEET DISPOSITION SINGLE LAUNCHES

Respected Melbourne four piece The Temper Trap return to the live front to celebrate the release of their latest single, Sweet Disposition, taken from their forthcoming debut album. Recently recorded in Melbourne with esteemed UK producer Jim Abbiss (Massive Attack, DJ Shadow, Arctic Monkeys) the record’s rich and sophisticated soundscapes are nothing short of epic.

The band have emerged from the recording session as a tight knit creative force, producing a dynamic single that is a giant leap from their earlier EP of two years ago and undeniably delivers on all of their promise.

The single launches are the beginning of a massive twelve months ahead for the boys with a busy summer touring schedule of festivals and overseas shows confirmed.

The Temper Trap will have a limited edition 12" available at these shows with remixes from such underground luminaries as Curtis Vodka (Bjork, Silversun Pickups, Kid Sister) and Pocketknife (Spank Rock, David Bowie, Feist, Sufjan Stevens) for this release.

TOUR DATES:

Sat Sept 20 – The Toff - Melbourne

Sun Sept 21 – The Toff - Melbourne

Thu Sept 25 – Oxford Art Factory - Sydney

Fri Sept 26 – ANU Bar - ACT

Thu Oct 2 – Troubador - Brisbane

Fri Oct 3 – Sound Lounge - Gold Coast

Sat Oct 17 – Rocket Bar - Adelaide

Tickets on sale this Friday August 23

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