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April 11th, 2008

Powderfinger Sells Out

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I told you it would happen. But if you still procrastinated about getting those Powderfinger tickets you’re going to kick yourself. Those original shows in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne sold out in around five minutes.
But don’t stress too much. The lovely lads from Brisvegas have announced […]

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March 29th, 2008

Powderfinger Plan Ultimate Tour

Powderfinger fans are in with a real treat, with the band announcing their first theatre shows in eight years.
While the entertainment centre tours are always a spectacular, they don’t really offer the personal experience of smaller gigs. These shows will offer that and then some.
Powderfinger will perform two sets separated by an intermission. They’ll rock […]

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March 7th, 2008

Aussie Number Ones Honoured

The elite of the Australian music industry gathered in Sydney last night for the ARIA Number One Chart Awards. The ceremony recognised the achievements of Aussie chart toppers.
Twelve local artists were honoured for their number one albums and singles. Delta Goodrem was lauded as the first Aussie to earn 12 number ones when she claimed […]

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March 3rd, 2008

My Top 10 Aussie Tunes For Your Listening Pleasure

Here in the music channel we’ve been talking about the songs we’re digging right now. Some of them are new, some of them aren’t, but these are the Aussie tunes that have really impressed me lately. I’ll do a roundup of the other blogs lists later on today, which should give you all plenty of […]

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March 1st, 2008

Musicians Honoured in Brisvegas

Brisbane has produced some of Australia’s finest musicians. Now they’ve been honoured with a very special rock ‘n’ roll Walk of Fame.
Ten plaques will honor the city’s prominent musical exports, including the Bee Gees, Powderfinger, The Go Betweens, Savage Garden, and Keith Urban.  
Deputy Mayor David Hinchcliffe told the ABC he hopes the plaques in Brunswick St […]

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November 21st, 2007

Across the Great Divide on DVD

If you missed Silverchair and Powderfinger’s massive Across the Great Divide Tour, or if you just want to relieve the magic all over again, then you’re in luck.
A special three-disc tour DVD is on sale soon. The first two discs will feature each band’s performances, and the third will include bonus interview footage and a […]

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November 1st, 2007

Stars Rock for Breast Cancer Awareness

Last night some of Australia’s greatest musicians played for a very special audience. Concert for the Cure was the perfect way to end breast cancer awareness month, and something the crowd of people touched by the disease won’t forget in a hurry.
The concert was the brainchild of 20-year-old Nicholas Vindin. The university student lost his […]

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October 28th, 2007

The ARIAS Are Here!

It’s ARIAs day, a time to reflect on the awesome music Australia has produced over the past year. If you love our own version of the Grammys as much as me, you’ll want to stay glued to Channel Ten tonight.
At 7 pm they’ve got the red carpet special. This is mostly an opportunity to gawk […]

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October 26th, 2007

Ausmusic Month is Coming!

November is Ausmusic Month on Triple J and the ABC’s jtv live! The radio station and their sister television program are serving up some great talent to celebrate.
Starting on Thursday November 1, the ABC will screen six massive local concerts. The fun will kick off with John Butler Trio’s performance in Melbourne’s Federation Square.
In the […]

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October 25th, 2007

Everyone’s Excited About the ARIAS, Except the Guest of Honour

Nick Cave will be the toast of the ARIAs when he’s inducted into the Hall of Fame this Sunday, but it’s an honour he’d rather do without.
“I’m actually dreading it to be completely honest because I have to go to the ARIA Awards,” Cave said.
“That’s something I’ve been avoiding for 25 years because I think […]

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