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PEATS RIDGE 2010!

August 27th 2010 02:08
Proudly presented by triple j, The Drum Media, Faster Louder & Eco Voice
PEATS RIDGE 2010!

What happens when you put thousands of smiling people in a beautiful valley, over a three day period, showcase music, arts and culture across 9 stages and bring in the New Year…
Peats Ridge Music Festival



PEATS RIDGE!

Peats Ridge is a festival that has been described as a ‘sensual explosion’ (novafm.com.au), ‘colourful and memorable’ (pagesonline.it) and a ‘musical circus’ (Reverb). Last year saw 10,000 patrons, filled with enthusiasm and excitement, ascend on the valley and with glowing reviews, it was a shining success enjoyed by all.

The largest camping festival over the New Year period, in NSW, Peats Ridge is a Sustainable Arts & Music Festival. It has proven to be a fresh, creative and innovative melting pot, where people can celebrate in a friendly and relaxed festival environment.

With a music line up that boasts pieces of many musical pies, for everyone to savour. The Festival always delights punters with big names acts and also surprises, with up and coming musical talent to be discovered.

The 2010 instalment promises to be everything brilliant that has been offered in previous years and much more… So without further ado, let’s unleash the first of the musical magic that will grace some of the 9 stages at Peats Ridge 2010.


Angus & Julia Stone * Trentemřller (Live) [DENMARK] * Built to Spill [USA] * Freestylers [UK] * Kate Miller-Heidke * Shout Out Louds [SWEDEN] * The Dynamites Featuring Charles Walker [USA] * Born Ruffians [CAN] * Lightspeed Champion [UK] * PVT * Decoder Ring * The Audreys * The Break * Washington * Cloud Control * Jonathan Boulet * Freq Nasty [UK] * Space Invadas * The Jezabels * Dan Mangan [CAN] * Thundamentals * Steve Poltz [USA] * Joel Plaskett [CAN] * King Tide * Horrorshow * Watussi * Parades * Big Scary * Spit Syndicate * Belles Will Ring * Kim Churchill * THE Chemist * The Gin Club * Tom Fun Orchestra [CAN] * Carmen Townsend [CAN] * Matt Barber [CAN] * Chase the Sun * The Lovetones * THE E.L.F * The Seabellies * McCartney * The Delta Riggs * Holly Martin * Spooky Land * Alter Ego Mania * Dereb the Ambassador [ETHIOPIA/AUD] * The Strides * plus the triple j Unearthed Winner and loads more artists to be announced. Stay tuned…

If you are looking to feel the bass, Peats Ridge are very happy to announce the ‘DUB SHACK’ is returning. The stage that became known as ‘the dub monster’ in 2009, is set to pound yet again. Our three favourite Sydney crews Foreigndub, VOID and Western Synthetics, will be returning to bring you the best that the dubstep, drum n bass and dub scenes have to offer.

Peats Ridge, is held in the beautiful Glenworth Valley an hour north of Sydney. A three day event, it has become a major part of the annual calendar.

Peats Ridge has proven to be world class in entertainment, experience and education. Recognised as one of the world’s leading sustainable events, the Festival is a winner of numerous national and international awards for environmental sustainability. A family friendly festival, Peats Ridge hosts an array of amazing music, arts performance and exhibitions, a focus on sustainable practices and education, a dedicated children’s festival, workshops, markets and much more.

*PEATS RIDGE 2010 – DEC 29 TO JAN 1 – GLENWORTH VALLEY, NSW*
Tickets will be available on August 19th

3 DAY SEASON PASSES: FAMILY SEASON PASSES: DAY PASSES:
ADULT (18 ) $295 bf 1 ADULT, 1 YOUTH $390 bf ADULT $125 bf
CHILD (6-12) $25 bf 2 ADULT, 1 YOUTH $670 bf YOUTH $40 bf
UNDER 6 FREE EXTRA YOUTH (13-17) $80 bf CHILD $10 bf


As Peats Ridge is an Over 18 event, Youth tickets can only be purchased as part of a Family Pass. Children and Youth are permitted entry to the festival only if accompanied by a guardian over 25.

All Season Passes include camping and festival entry from 29th December 2010 - 1st January 2011.

Tickets will be available through our ticketing partners Oztix. Only Mastercard and Visa are accepted


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & TICKET SALES CLICK HERE:
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Julian Day’s An Infinity Room (A.I.R)

August 9th 2010 23:55
NEW MUSIC NETWORK presents
Julian Day’s An Infinity Room (A.I.R)

The intimate wood-paneled ambience of the Sydney Conservatorium’s Recital Hall East will glow with new sounds in the latest concert in the New Music Network’s unique Mini Series for 2010.

An Infinity Room (A.I.R) is a new ensemble comprising multiple vintage synthesizers, keyboards and electronic organs. Led by composer Julian Day, the group strives towards a Zen-like sense of spaciousness, resonance and poise. A.I.R uses graphic scores, simple performance techniques and semi-improvised structures to create a haunting aura of drones and rich harmonic fields.

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A.I.R. recently supported Japanese artists aus and Cokiyu on their Australian tour. The group has presented work at Firstdraft Gallery in Sydney, Canberra Contemporary Art Space (CCAS), Gorman House, and Kurongkurl Katitji gallery at WAAPA in Perth. The group will tour the UK in 2011 through the support of the British Council.

Julian Day is a composer and sound artist based in Sydney. He also hosts New Music Up Late on ABC Classic FM. Described as an ‘epic and intimate formalist’, he is interested in creating lush and evocative sound worlds through simple yet lateral means.

This concert features new works for a variety of keyboards, including pieces written especially for this concert. Allow your mind to gently wander as A.I.R fills the space with mesmerizing organ tones.
Limited edition CDs will be for sale at the concert.





DATE Friday 3 September 2010
TIME 8pm
WHERE Recital Hall East, Sydney Conservatorium, SYDNEY
TICKETS Adult $20 / Conc and Under 30 $12
BOOK ONLINE, by phone (02) 8256 2222, or tickets available at the door


JULIAN DAY is a Sydney-based sound artist and composer. He co-directs Super Critical Mass for massed instrumental choirs and collaborates with Luke Jaaniste as LOUDANDSOFT. Julian studied with Gerard Brophy at the Queensland Conservatorium and with Louis Andriessen, Michael Gordon, David Lang and Julia Wolfe at the Bang On A Can Summer Institute. His music has been played by Lisa Moore, Genevieve Lacey, Orchestra Victoria and The Song Company among others. Julian recently won the British Council’s Realize Your Dream award. JULIAN DAY also hosts New Music Up Late on ABC Classic FM.

SHOEB AHMAD is a musician/sound artist based in Canberra, Australia, where he runs the label hello sQuare Recordings and organizes events for local and touring artists, including regular evenings at Café Oto in London, UK. His collaborations include Spartak (with percussionist Evan Dorrian) and Klumpes Ahmad with Adrian Klumpes. He performs and records fragile tone structures and spacious songforms using guitar, voice, field recordings, keyboard and laptop.

LUKE JAANISTE is a visual and sonic artist living in Brisbane. His work has been broadcast, exhibited and featured in festivals across Australia. In 2006 he was selected to represent Australia at the International Rostrum of Composers, and his music has featured in the 12th Prix Marulic Festival. He trained in composition and musicology at the Queensland Conservatorium and recently completed a PhD at the Creative Industries Faculty QUT where he now holds a position as a research fellow exploring innovation in the arts.

JANET MCKAY is a Brisbane-based flautist and director of the new music producer Random Overtones. Janet has initiated, produced and promoted concerts and new music workshops in capital cities in Australia, as well as London, New York, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles. She is a graduate of the Sydney and Queensland Conservatoriums and has studied at the Guildhall School in London and at the Bang On A Can Summer Institute of Music in Massachusetts, USA.


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Dedicated to the promotion and performance of new music in Australia.
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GUERRILLA POETS PLOT CBD TAKE-OVER!

August 2nd 2010 05:17

A guerrilla word army is being formed on Tuesday 3 August, 11:30am at Stanley Street Station, East Sydney (cnr of Crown and Stanley Streets) when ten word artists will be revealed at the movement’s psychogeographic home-base, following a national call for word troopers to compete. The chosen will form a squad set to hit Sydney’s CBD with random acts of poetry from late August.

Part of the seventh annual Australian Poetry Festival (3-4 Sept) with the support of the City of Sydney, the army is led by Sydney creative team Token Imagination , a.k.a Jess Cook, Raymond Nedziak and Omar Hamwi.

Renowned street poets and headliners at the Festival, Tom Keily and Candy Royalle will work up some live word art at The Station for the announcement of the 10 winners – a public event. This is a great chance to catch Keily, part of the Love Lawn Crew and one of Australia’s leading street poets; and Royalle, a hip-hop, electronic artist famed for her passionate lyrics; kick start the Guerrilla Poets into action.

Stanley Street Station will be transformed with the installation of 800 colourful gorillas and large versions of the poetry speech bubble offering a sneak preview of the forthcoming strike. The Station will also launch their cheeky guerrilla menu – reviving elements of the Nuyorican Poet’s Café in NYC (circa 1973) – home to poets, rappers and spoken word artists.

Available during August and September, The Station’s very own Naked Lunch (three courses $40 or individually) honouring the film/ novel based on famous American Beatnik poet Allen Ginsberg's 1958 manuscript, lets you chew the fat literally with a few key guerilla poets to fully enjoy the experience.

Tuck into A homage to Mr Ginsberg ($12) - fresh salad of wild leaves, nuts, fruit, flaxseed dressing & shoots; The Patti Smith ($24), for the godmother of the spoken word punk movement - stir-fried vegetables, roots, leaves, nuts and a little chicken in a spicy sauce with rice; to finish up with sweet treat For you, My H. Rollins…($10) ‘cause we all know he’s a sweetie inside... banana and apple crumble served with ice cream & vanilla custard.

For those in need of the hard stuff, down your existential worries with The Kerouac ($16) - Absinthe, Creme de Cassis, cloudy apple juice, fresh mint - a tribute to literary iconoclast, American novelist, Jack Kerouac. “The poet died of the bottle at 47, but the king of the beat generation sure could write,” says the Station’s manager Bec Foley.

Jess Cook, Guerrilla Poetry’s founder says “the winning poets announced at Stanley Street will have their speech bubbles duplicated to make 100 bubbles per poet, which we’ll be planting all over, fast paced and covert.”

“The Guerrilla’s mission is to perpetrate the urbanscape and provide public access to poetry, with finders free to pick up artworks and take them away as a keepsake or simply transport to a destination of their choice,” she says.

Termed ‘temporary graffiti installations’, the movement follows a public art trend currently sweeping Europe and the States; and brings interactive, transportable and fun art to Sydneysiders, to discover and enjoy at their leisure.

Join the guerrilla movement and front up Tuesday 3 August at 11:30am at Stanley Street Station, East Sydney to find out more.



WHAT: Public Guerrilla Poetry Launch/ Announcement of 10 Word Artists to plaster Sydney with their poetry

WHERE: Stanley Street Station (corner of Crowns and Stanley Street) East Sydney

WHEN: Tuesday 3 August, 2010 at 11:30am

Australian Poetry Festival
Token Imagination
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CarriageWorks' Free Winter Music Gigs

July 15th 2010 14:22
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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EAGLES extra Melbourne shows!!

July 1st 2010 04:23
EAGLES

RETURN FOR FOURTH & FINAL MELBOURNE SHOW



After selling out concerts around the country in a matter of hours the Eagles have confirmed they will perform a fourth and final concert in Melbourne on December 22.

EAGLES
This will be the very last concert added to their Australian 2010 tour. Three Melbourne concerts sold out in less than one day, fans are urged to get in fast when tickets go on sale this Monday 5 July at 9am.






The Frontier Touring Company’s Michael Gudinski said the Eagles tour is shaping up to the be the must see tour of the summer.



Their last tour in 2004 was simply massive, with the band performing amazing three hour plus concerts that featured hit after hit after hit. Their production is always first class and I expect we’ll see the Eagles lifting the bar yet again when they’re here in December.
Michael Gudinski


In addition to the four Melbourne concerts, four concerts are also now on sale in Sydney, two in Brisbane and one in Perth.

AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 2010

Thu 2 December Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney SOLD OUT
Fri 3 December Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au

Mon 6 December Acer Arena, Sydney SOLD OUT
Tue 7 December Acer Arena, Sydney
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

Fri 10 December nib Stadium, Perth
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au

Mon 13 December Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Tue 14 December Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

Fri 17 December Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne SOLD OUT
Sat 18 December Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne SOLD OUT
Tue 21 December Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne SOLD OUT
Wed 22 December Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne ONSALE MONDAY 9AM
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au
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FERGUS BROWN Free Gig

June 11th 2010 00:56
THE WHARF SESSIONS
FERGUS BROWN
Friday 18 June 2010
AT 10.30PM (APPROX START)


FREE POST-SHOW LIVE MUSIC AT THE WHARF

On Friday 18 June, Sydney Theatre Company welcomes melodic guitar-pop musician Fergus Brown and his band (which includes Holly Austin and Dan Freeman) as part of The Wharf Sessions.

With a sound reminiscent of The Shins, Bon Iver and Ben Kweller, Fergus has recently toured London, New York and Canada with his debut record Burgers Frown and has shared the stage with the likes of Martha Wainwright, Josh Pyke, Sarah Blasko and Dappled Cities.

“Very satisfying pop music… smart music, with some heart.”
The Sydney Morning Herald

The Wharf Sessions is a regular series of free late-night gigs at The Wharf, Sydney Theatre Company’s spectacular harbour-side home at Walsh Bay.

Entry to the gig is free and available to all. No booking necessary. Drinks and snacks will be available at the bar.

Venue: The Wharf, Sydney Theatre Company
Date: Friday 18 June 2010
Time: Starts approx 10:30pm
Tickets: No bookings necessary
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Sydney Film Festival 2010

June 3rd 2010 00:30
Sydney Film Festival (SFF) has unleashed the Official Program for the 2010 Festival, which runs from 2-14 June 2010. The festival program will include winning films from international film festivals, Australian Premieres, World Premieres and much more.



Opening Night Gala

The 2010 Festival kicked off with the World Premiere of Shirley Barrett's South Solitary on Wednesday 2 June at 7.30pm. Shirley Barrett's distinctive filmmaking is underpinned by elegant storytelling and an intoxicating, playful tone.

Overview
157 Films from 47 Countries
92 Australian Premieres
2 International Premieres
7 World Premieres
32 Australian feature films, documentaries and shorts
Winning films from various international film festivals including Venice (Lebanon), Toronto (Cairo Time), Sundance (Winter's Bone) and Berlin (Honey)
Academy Award nominated films including Ajami, The Messenger and The Most Dangerous Man in America

Official Competition

The third year of SFF's Official Competition brings another line-up of courageous, audacious and cutting-edge cinema to Sydneysiders. The Official Competition is supported by the NSW Government through Events New South Wales and the winning film receives a $60,000 cash prize, the largest cash award for film in Australia.

2010 Jury President is Australian Producer Jan Chapman whose extraordinary list of credits includes The Piano, Lantana and most recently, Bright Star. Jan will be joined by Sundance Film Festival Director John Cooper.

Featured in this year's Official Competition line-up include:

Three films direct from 2010 Cannes Film Festival - including Cannes Closing Night film, Julie Bertucelli's Australian/French Co-Production The Tree, along with Thai director Apichatpong Weerasethakul's Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (screening in Cannes Official Competition) and Canadian Xavier Dolan's Heartbeats (screening in Un Certain Regard);

The World Premiere of Ben C Lucas's explosive debut feature Wasted on the Young;

Australian Premieres of films by renowned directors - including Michael Winterbottom's The Killer Inside Me, Todd Solondz's Life During Wartime, Brillante Mendoza's Lola and celebrated Iranian artist Shirin Neshat's Women Without Men;

Chris Morris' outrageous comedy Four Lions and Raoul Peck's searing Haitian satire Moloch Tropical;

Berlin Film Festival winners from Russia, How I Ended this Summer and Romania, If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle.


Closing Night

After 13 days of glamour, excitement and debate, the festival will host its Closing Night Gala on Public Holiday Monday 14 June with an Awards ceremony and the Australian Premiere of The Kids Are All Right, directed by Lisa Cholodenko (High Art, Laurel Canyon) and featuring superb performances from Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo and Mia Wasikowska.

FOXTEL Australian Documentary Prize

FOXTEL came on board last year in spectacular fashion to realise the festival's ambition to set up a new Australian Documentary Prize, by providing a $10,000 cash prize, the highest cash prize in Australia for documentary filmmaking. When the inaugural prize was split between two films - A Good Man and Contact - FOXTEL doubled the prize money on Closing Night to much applause. First-time filmmakers and established documentarians are among the nine selected finalists to be shortlisted for this year's FOXTEL Australian Documentary Prize.

The Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films

Sponsored by Dendy Cinemas for 22 years, the Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films have launched and aided the careers of many Australian filmmakers. This competition is Academy Award accredited and SFF are thrilled that last year's winner of Best Live Action Miracle Fish went on to receive an Academy Award nomination. The finalists in this year's awards will screen in sessions throughout the festival alongside the Australian Documentary Prize finalists and will be screened together in one marathon session on Sunday 13 June.

The Live Action Short Award, sponsored by Dendy Cinemas provides a $5,000 cash prize while The Yoram Gross Animation Award, sponsored by Yoram and Sandra Gross carries a $4,000 cash prize. The Rouben Mamoulian Award, also sponsored by Dendy Cinemas, carries a cash prize of $5,000 and will be presented to the Best Director from the 10 finalists.

Shortlisted films, along with Australian feature-length films screening in all sections of the festival, with a multicultural perspective are in line for the The CRC Award with a $5,000 cash prize.

About Sydney Film Festival

The 57th Sydney Film Festival is a proud partner of the NSW Government through the departments of Industry & Investment NSW and Communities NSW, the Federal Government through Screen Australia, and the City of Sydney. The festival's Official Competition partner is the NSW Government through Events NSW.

Sydney Film Festival screens feature films, documentaries, short films and animations across the city at the State Theatre, Event Cinemas George Street, Dendy Opera Quays, the Art Gallery of NSW and Sydney Opera House. Sydney Film Festival is a key cultural event on the New South Wales Master Events Calendar and is one of the world's longest running film festivals. In 2008, SFF introduced the Official Competition, a FIAPF-accredited competition for 'new directions in film', which rewards courageous and audacious filmmaking. The Official Competition is supported by the NSW Government through Events NSW and offers a $60,000 cash prize. In 2010, Jan Chapman, multi-award winning Australian producer (Bright Star, The Piano, Lantana) will take her place as Jury President. She will be joined by Sundance Film Festival Director John Cooper and three additional jury members (to be announced) who will determine the winning film.

The 57th Sydney Film Festival runs from Wednesday 2 June - Monday 14 June 2010.
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YEASAYER extra Melbourne Show

May 28th 2010 00:20
Due to overwhelming demand, Yeasayer have announced a second show in Melbourne. Their first Melbourne show on Thursday 29th July at the Prince of Wales is well and truly SOLD OUT - the newly announced second show will also take place on Thursday 29th July at the Prince Of Wales, following their first performance.

Doors for the SOLD OUT early show will be at 8pm, with Yeasayer onstage 9.30pm. Doors for the late show will be 11.15pm, with Yeasayer onstage 11.45pm. Tickets for the late show on sale now from the outlets below.

Riding high on the success of the singles “Ambling Alp” and “O.N.E.” from their outstanding new album, “Odd Blood”, Brooklyn’s Yeasayer make a much anticipated return to Australia this July for shows in Sydney and Melbourne.

With their musical domain now spanning twisted ambient rhythms blended with powerful and ambitious electronics and hook laden playful pop, Yeasayer are a band who never deprive the listener of delicious ear candy whilst also never sacrificing depth or content.



Full dates & details below:

Handsome Tours, triple j, JMAG, Fasterlouder, Drum Media and Inpress present

YEASAYER

Tickets on sale now

Sydney - SELLING FAST
Wednesday July 28, 2010
Metro Theatre
Tickets from www.handsometours.com, Metro Theatre Box Office; 02 9550 2990 or www.metrotheatre.com.au & www.ticketek.com.au

Melbourne (Early Show) - SOLD OUT
Thursday July 29, 2010
Prince of Wales
Doors 8pm - YEASAYER ONSTAGE 9.30pm

Melbourne (Late Show) - NEW SHOW ON SALE NOW
Thursday July 29, 2010
Prince of Wales
Doors 11.15pm - YEASAYER ONSTAGE 11.45pm

Tickets from www.handsometours.com, Polyester Records (Fitzroy & City), Missing Link, Greville Records, Prince of Wales public bar, over the phone on 9536 1168 or book on-line www.princebandroom.com.au

Also appearing at Splendour in the Grass

Yeasayer “Odd Blood” out now on Spunk.
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The Temper Trap 2010 TOUR

May 7th 2010 14:22
THE TEMPER TRAP
DEBUT ALBUM CONDITIONS REACHES PLATINUM!

Whilst it may come as no surprise to the Australian music loving public, it is with great pride and delight that The Temper Trap announce their debut album Conditions as having achieved platinum sales in Australia.

The widely acclaimed album spawned multiple hit singles, including Platinum single ‘Sweet Disposition’ and ‘Love Lost’ - both of which are currently in the ARIA Top 40. It debuted at Number 9 in the ARIA Top 50 Albums chart and is still currently in the Top 20 after forty five weeks on the chart.

The Temper Trap recently performed at the illustrious Coachella music festival in California, drawing a massive crowd and captivating the audience with ease and charm.

The band has also been confirmed to play at additional U.S. festival heavyweights Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, U.K. based Glastonbury and our very own Splendour in the Grass and are currently on tour across Europe and North America. Their recent and upcoming tour dates are all testament to their rapidly growing reputation as mesmerising live performers.

This July sees them returning to our shores for a tour of Australia & New Zealand and local fans and critics can’t hardly wait.

Often called 'The Ones to Watch,' Welsh three piece band The Joy Formidable are bringing their dreamy sound to The Temper Trap's Australian tour along with AMP Red Bull Award winners Oh Mercy. The Auckland performance will be opened by New Zealand natives The Naked and Famous.

The Temper Trap's Perth, Melbourne and Sydney shows have sold out and whilst tickets to their Adelaide and Auckland performances are still available now, these shows are sure to follow suit.

THE TEMPER TRAP
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
JULY/AUGUST 2010

Thursday 22 July Perth – Metro City SOLD OUT

Friday 23 July Adelaide – Thebarton Theatre All Ages
Venuetix 8225 88 88 or www.venuetix.com.au

Saturday 24 July Melbourne – Festival Hall SOLD OUT

Tuesday 27 July Sydney – Hordern Pavilion SOLD OUT

Sunday 01 August Auckland – Powerstation All Ages
Ticketmaster 09 970 9700 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz



March 29 2010
THE TEMPER TRAP
RETURN TO AUSTRALIA & NZ FOR JULY 2010 HEADLINE TOUR


At the start of this year The Temper Trap gave Australian and New Zealand audiences a taste of why they were one of the most talked about bands in the world last year with standout performances across a series of summer festivals. Fans clamoured for more and the band paid attention, making room in a hectic worldwide tour for July 2010 dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland.

2010 is already shaping up to be a busy one, with The Temper Trap currently on tour across America. Conditions is sitting at #4 on the Billboard Heatseeker chart, while some of the biggest radio stations in the USA have set Sweet Disposition to high rotation. The buzz around the band is audible with a sold out six week US tour and appearances at SXSW, Coachella and Bonnaroo sure to earn the band even more supporters. Notably US music industry bible Billboard Magazine profiled the band in a double page ‘Happening Now’ feature in their February 20 issue, noting “The Temper Trap are shaping up to be the next big thing from Down Under.”

The UK story also continues to grow from their Top Ten hit with Sweet Disposition last year, with the band selling over 33,000 tickets to their UK tour, including an impressive three nights at Shepherds Bush Empire. The band are also headlining the Wireless Festival, as well as performing at T In The Park and Roskilde festivals.

Worldwide sales of Sweet Disposition have now exceeded 500,000, while album sales for Conditions have tipped over the 300,000 mark.

If The Temper Trap’s festival performances were mass sing-a-longs, then these July shows are set to take The Temper Trap to a whole new level with four acclaimed singles now under the band’s belts. Soaring Platinum hit Sweet Disposition, rocking tracks Science of Fear and Fader and the latest anthemic offering Love Lost are sure crowd favourites, while album Conditions has become a staple on iPods and radios across both countries.

With their album fast approaching Platinum sales in Australia there’s little doubt that The Temper Trap have won the hearts of music fans. Significantly though, the band have delivered more than just a standout debut album, with music critics praising the quality and energy of the band’s live performances.

“The Temper Trap execute their set perfectly…” J Mag, Australia, Feb 2010

““Sweet Disposition”…had the crowd swaying in unison and singing along” Undertherader.co.nz, New Zealand, Jan 15, 2010

“When the band broke into their signature hit Sweet Disposition the sardined mass roared and jumped up and down despite the searing heat.” Daily Telegraph, Sydney, Jan 23, 2010
“Album stand-outs Fader, Love Lost, Down River, Science of Fear and Sweet Disposition were all monster singalongs.” The Age, Melbourne, Jan 08, 2010

“The Temper Trap kicked off the day with a bang…[the band] have the energy and skill of bands with twice the stage experience.” 3 News, New Zealand, Jan 15, 2010



“Every year one band is too popular for the stage they’re on. This year it was Melbourne’s The Temper Trap…the reaction to British Top 10 hit Sweet Disposition was one of the first moments of the day, but most tracks from their debut album Conditions were singalongs including the stunning Love Lost.” Herald Sun, Melbourne, Jan 27, 2010

There’s little doubt that The Temper Trap’s upcoming July concerts are going to be must-sees on the 2010 concert calendar. Tickets for Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland go on sale on Monday 29 March at 9am local time.

Pre-sale tickets will be available via frontiertouring.com from noon AEDT Thursday 25 March to noon AEDT Friday 26 March.

Australian ticket buyers through Ticketek and Ticketmaster will also have the opportunity to purchase Conditions at a special discounted price at the time of ticket purchase.


Thursday 22 July Perth – Metro City 18
Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au or Moshtix 1300 GET TIX (438 849) www.moshtix.com.au or Megatix 1300 634 284 www.megatix.com.au

Saturday 24 July Melbourne – Festival Hall All Ages
Ticketmaster 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au

Tuesday 27 July Sydney – Hordern Pavilion All Ages
Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

Sunday 01 August Auckland – Powerstation All Ages
Ticketmaster 09 970 9700 or www.ticketmaster.co.nz
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ORIANTHI CONCERT

April 6th 2010 14:27

SHOWS IN ADELAIDE AND SYDNEY CONFIRMED FOR ORIANTHI


Australia's Lady guitar prodigy, Orianthi - known to rock it out in the big league, including with Michael Jackson, is confirmed for a stand-alone concert in her home-town of Adelaide and a sideshow in Sydney when she returns to support John Mayer on his Battle Studies tour.

Orianthi will take a swerve from the Mayer tour, which starts in Brisbane on 30 April and doesn't include Adelaide, to play at the Entertainment Centre Theatre on Sunday 2 May and, after the tour wraps up, The Factory in Sydney on Sunday 9 May.

Tickets for both shows are on sale now, through Ticketek.

Radio across the country has been all over her single, According To You, said promoter, Chairman of Chugg Entertainment, Michael Chugg.
Adelaide fans really wanted to see their girl on home-turf and it's great news we could make that happen. There’s nothing better than watching a performer in front of a home crowd, he continued, there's going to be an unbeatable buzz at her Adelaide show.

In keeping with Chugg's renown to build an artist he said including Sydney for a show of her own made sense.

She’s going to be big. She writes her own songs, she plays guitar like a demon and looks fantastic. Heading up these two special shows on her own is just the start, Chugg finished.



ORIANTHI CONCERT DATES

Adelaide
Date: Sunday 2 May
Venue: Adelaide Entertainment Centre - Theatre
Ticket outlet: www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Sydney
Date: Sunday 9 May
Venue: The Factory
Ticket outlet: www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849




TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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