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Archive for the ‘Tour News’ Category

July 9th, 2008

More 80s Legends Head Down Under

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Is it just me, or does it feel kind of like it’s 1985? We’ve just had the announcements that The Bangles and Def Leppard are coming and now we can add a couple more 80s icons to the list.
The lead singer of Spandau Ballet, Tony Hadley, […]

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July 8th, 2008

September is Good Music Month

Sydney’s State Theatre will celebrate Aussie music in September, with a stellar line up of local talent for Good Music Month.
It all kicks off with shows by one of our favourite honourary Aussies, Leo Sayer, on September 5 and 6. Then on September 12 The Whitlams will take the stage with a 35-piece all-female orchestra. […]

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July 3rd, 2008

Stevie Wonder Announces Aussie Visit

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Soul music legend Stevie Wonder is heading to Australia for the first time since the 1980s!
The Grammy-award winning megastar will bring his acclaimed band to capital cities around the country for some very special shows in October.
They’re set to be jam packed with hits, thanks […]

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July 2nd, 2008

Angus and Julia Stone Tour the World

The coolest brother and sister duo around, Angus and Julia Stone, have just wrapped up their sold out Australian tour, but don’t expect them to sit idly for too long. After a short break, the Sydney siblings are heading overseas to join the European summer festival circuit.
The Stones will kick off their European jaunt with […]

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June 30th, 2008

Disturbed Ready to Rock Oz

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Metal fans have something to celebrate with news that Disturbed are heading to Australia for a massive tour.
Disturbed have reached heights most bands of their genre can only dream of, selling in excess of ten million albums worldwide. That success has […]

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June 30th, 2008

Big Names and Blues at Aussie Wineries

Winter weather tends to make me a little stir crazy. I love the cold, but my concert calendar always looks a little threadbare. But with the announcement of the first Day of the Green concert of the year, I’m reminded that summer isn’t too far away.
The season kicks off with a massive double bill: John […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Sneaky Sound System Release Album Number 2

It’s been a long time since we’ve heard anything from Australia’s hottest dance outfit, Sneaky Sound System, but all that’s soon about to change. Miss Connie, Black Angus, and MC Double D are back with album number two called, funnily enough, 2.
No points for originality there, but it’s still going to do well thanks to […]

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June 18th, 2008

Paul Greene Hits the Road

Paul Greene is one of Australia’s best kept secrets. His album Distance Over Time recently hit number one on the iTunes blues and roots charts, and critics are raving about it.
Paul’s sold almost 30,000 albums locally, and played everything from major festivals to bar rooms to concert halls. You might have also caught him recently […]

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June 16th, 2008

Rocket Science Dare to be Different

Melbourne rock gods Rocket Science are back with a brand new album and tour.
Their fourth release, Different Like You, is due out in July. Hopefully it will bring a change of fortune for this unlucky band. It’s their first album since singer Roman Tucker was involved in a car accident which left him a coma. […]

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June 12th, 2008

Def Leppard and Cheap Trick Plan to Rock Oz

Attention all hair band fans. Please join me in celebrating the announcement of the tour to end all tours. Def Leppard and Cheap Trick are joining forces for a show that’s sure to have more hits than the State of Origin.
Think about it. We’ve got Def Leppard with “Love Bites,” “Pour Some Sugar On Me,” […]

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