It is with a heavy heart that we must announce the cancellation of all upcoming events at The Drive-In.

Unfortunately the current COVID-19 outbreaks in Victoria that have sent many hotspot areas (within close proximity to our venue) into lockdown have prevented the safe execution of this event. The safety of our patrons, staff and artists is our top priority and after consulting with various experts and officials this tough, but necessary decision was made.  Further to immediate health concerns, the possibility of artists being able to travel interstate is becoming increasingly uncertain and in some cases is now impossible.

We want to particularly thank everyone who bought a ticket & supported our endeavour to keep the music industry alive during these testing times. The Drive-in was set to create over 250 jobs per event & inject over $2 million dollars into a much suffering sector of our economy and we are devastated with this outcome.

We are keeping our heads held high, and will redirect our focus towards summer festivals with optimism.

REFUNDS:

All ticket purchasers will receive an email from Oztix on Monday the 6th of July which will provide further details on the refund process.

We look forward to having a dance together this summer.

• Statement from Festival Director Peter Noble
• 2021 Early Bird tickets go on saletoday at 9am for one week only
• Bluesfest will make an historical First Artist Announce on July 8^th
• Bluesfest is fully committed to presenting an outstanding event in accordance with government regulations.

In what will be regarded as an incredible act of bravery Bluesfest has announced Early Bird tickets to its 2021 festival will go on sale today. This announcement comes one week ahead of what is said to be an historical First Artist Announcement next week on July 8^th.

“Right now the only constant is change, and we are ready for it”, says Festival Director, Peter Noble OAM. “We believe in music and we are coming back for Bluesfest 2021, not just for us, but because the industry needs us to come back. Our industry, the music business has its back against the wall. COVID has shut us down. Since the middle of March, almost everyone in our industry has received no income. As the Festival Director of Bluesfest and a music industry veteran I strongly feel that we must make positive steps to move forward and show the thousands of people that depend on us that there is a future coming – our industry and events will come back. We know there will be more challenges, however, we also know that we are a resilient industry that loves and wants to get back to the business of entertaining. As those challenges present we will meet and rise to every single one of them to deliver Bluesfest. We call on our industry to get behind us at this time because we are leading the charge. If we find that the internationals can’t come, we will add more Aussies. If we find the internationals can come, we might add more internationals. What our team is dedicated to doing is everything it takes to present Bluesfest Easter 2021 in a manner where it will be our most legendary festival yet.”  

At this point in time the government will allow Bluesfest the capacity to host 7500 people seated onsite. It is envisaged this figure will increase as restrictions are gradually lifted between now and next April. Bluesfest has made it clear to its patrons that there is no risk in buying tickets as all monies will be securely held in a locked account should the unlikely need to refund become a necessity.  “When purchasing tickets you can feel proud that not only are you supporting Bluesfest, you are supporting the greater music industry get back up on its feet and that’s something to sing about”.

In response to the announcement regarding the $250 million bail out offered to the Arts Sector by the Prime Minister Peter Noble says “This funding is desperately required by independent Australian music operators who have their backs against the COVID wall.  Government should support the independents and recognise that the multi-nationals have the monetary reserves to ride this crisis through.” 

Annually Bluesfest employs approximately 1000 employees and contractors – not including the artists and their crews.  “When you factor in the full artist crews, their managers, the agents, publicists, drivers, security teams, and everybody else – that’s thousands of people we are responsible for and therefore we know that we have no choice but to get back to business and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing since Bluesfest 2020 was banned in March.  We decided the week we were shut down by government order that Bluesfest 2021 was on, and that is why we are at the point where we are in a position to go on sale with our Early Bird tickets today and announce our first artist announcement next week. “We invite our industry to move forward with us to a future we can all celebrate the live performing arts again. Bluesfest is an all-independent Australian company.  Please join us to invest into the live industry’s future.”

Bluesfest is are committed to presenting Bluesfest 2021 and are working on different plans for the different scenarios that the government will roll out between now and then. Due to the fluid nature of this situation Bluesfest will create a new space on its website where it will host its full Mission Statement for 2021 along with updated information as it comes in hot from the PMs office. This along with a FAQ section will help answer all the questions as they arise so fans and ticketholders can remain fully updated. Get your Early Bird tickets now.

 “What I can say is whilst we don’t know what the future holds for the greater music industry you can be assured we here at Bluesfest are fully committed to presenting  an outstanding event in accordance with government regulations”. Festival Director, Peter Noble OAM.

Groundbreaking EPIZODE festival is set for an epic comeback to Vietnam’s blissful Phú Quốc island for its fifth edition, from December 29^th 2020 to January 10^th 2021. This carefully curated 12-day experience entitled EPIZODE⁵: EPILOGUE will, once again, bring non-stop programme of premier electronic music, magical sunsets and various daytime activities in awe-inspiring artistic settings. The first wave of the lineup introduces global heavyweights including RICARDO VILLALOBOS, BINH, DEBORAH DE LUCA, DUBFIRE, GOLDIE, GUTI, HECTOR, LOCO DICE and WAFF. They will be accompanied by some of the most exciting international and regional acts, such as ABELLE, CHKLTE, DAVID GTRONIC, E/TAPE, JAVIER CARBALLO, LOUISE CHEN, MAHONY, OUISSAM, ROUSTAM, SUNJU HARGUN and YAYA. These incredible artists will be performing at mind-blowing stages placed among the art installations on the beach while bringing the most electric vibes that EPIZODE is well known for.

First up is the legendary RICARDO VILLALOBOS who will be making his return to Epizode, followed by Perlon powerhouse BINH. Italian techno lady DEBORAH DE LUCA will make her long awaited Epizode debut, while the SCI+TEC label boss DUBFIRE will drive us through his signature shades of techno. Dnb legend GOLDIE will be dropping his superb broken beats, followed by the sexy vibes of the Argentinian star GUTI. Vatos Locos head honcho HECTOR will be throwing some contagious sounds, Desolat owner LOCO DICE will be in charge of his high-octane sound that always burns the beach down while the Circoloco resident wAFF will be bringing his funky grooves.

Leader of the iconic Russian art collective Arma 17, ABELLE, will bring her acid-laced house. DAVID GTRONIC will bring his emotional rhythms and signature percussive sound, accompanied by the grooves of JAVIER CARBALLO and CHKLTE’s vibrant musical blooms. Half Taiwanese-half French rising star LOUISE CHEN will be performing at Epizode for the first time, along with the Berlin based ambient artist E/TAPE. Next up are the infamous Sunwaves festival resident MAHONY, Miami based yet internationally praised All Inn’s artist ROUSTAM and Tamango records’ label boss YAYA. Owner of the iconic Hanoi’s club Savage, OUISSAM and Thailand born, yet internationally acclaimed SUNJU HARGUN, will be making their returns as well.

While helping the Asian music scene drive forward, EPIZODE has, in only four years, made an impressive mark internationally. With the vision to unite people from around the globe, the festival became an unmissable NYE getaway for music and art lovers, global adventurers and professionals from the music industry. Located in Vietnam’s blissful Phú Quốc island, Epizode is a truly memorable place to be. From white beaches, lush emerald jungles to hypnotising sunsets and boutique accommodation, the natural beauty of this tropical hideaway is matched only by the magical musical spirit that’s helped create such an immersive festival experience.

The 12 day Early Bird Multi-Passes are available at €158. Tickets can be purchased online via Epizode website: www.epizode.asia

EPIZODE⁵: EPILOGUE will take place 29^th December 2020 to 10^th January 2021 at Sunset Sanato Beach, Phú Quốc

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Groundbreaking EPIZODE festival is set for an epic comeback to Vietnam’s blissful Phú Quốc island for its fifth edition, from December 29th 2020 to January 10th 2021. This carefully curated 12-day experience entitled EPIZODE5: EPILOGUE will, once again, bring non-stop programe of premier electronic music, magical sunsets and various daytime activities in awe-inspiring artistic settings. The first wave of lineup introduces global heavyweights including RICARDO VILLALOBOS, BINH, DEBORAH DE LUCA, DUBFIRE, GOLDIE, GUTI, HECTOR, LOCO DICE and WAFF. They will be accompanied by some of the most exciting international and regional acts, such as ABELLE, CHKLTE, DAVID GTRONIC, E/TAPE, JAVIER CARBALLO, LOUISE CHEN, MAHONY, OUISSAM, ROUSTAM, SUNJU HARGUN and YAYA. These incredible artists will be performing at mind-blowing stages placed among the art installations on the beach while bringing the most electric vibes that EPIZODE is well known for.

First up is legendary RICARDO VILLALOBOS who will be making his return to Epizode, followed by Perlon powerhouse BINH. Italian techno lady DEBORAH DE LUCA will make her long awaited Epizode debut, while the SCI+TEC label boss DUBFIRE will drive us through his signature shades of techno. Dnb legend GOLDIE will be dropping his superb broken beats, followed by the sexy vibes of the Argentinian star GUTI. Vatos Locos head honcho HECTOR will be throwing some contagious sound, Desolat owner LOCO DICE will be in charge of his high-octane sound that always burns the beach down while the Circoloco resident wAFF will be bringing his funky grooves. 

Leader of the iconic Russian art collective Arma 17, ABELLE, will bring her acid-laced house. DAVID GTRONIC will bring his emotional rhythms and signature percussive sound, accompanied by the grooves of JAVIER CARBALLO and CHKLTE’s vibrant musical blooms. Half Taiwanese-half French rising star LOUISE CHEN will be performing at Epizode for the first time, along with the Berlin based ambient artist E/TAPE. Next up are the infamous Sunwaves festival resident MAHONY, Miami based yet internationally praised All Inn’s artist ROUSTAM and Tamango records’ label boss YAYA. Owner of the iconic Hanoi’s club Savage, OUISSAM and Thailand born, yet internationally acclaimed SUNJU HARGUN, will be making their returns as well. 

While helping the Asian music scene drive forward, EPIZODE has, in only four years, made an impressive mark internationally. With the vision to unite people from around the globe, the festival became an unmissable NYE getaway for music and art lovers, global adventurers and professionals from the music industry. Located in Vietnam’s blissful Phú Quốc island, Epizode is a truly memorable place to be. From white beaches, lush emerald jungles to hypnotizing sunsets and boutique accommodation, the natural beauty of this tropical hideaway is matched only by the magical musical spirit that’s helped create such an immersive festival experience. 

The 12 day Early Bird Multi-Passes are available at €158. Tickets can be purchased online via Epizode website: www.epizode.asia

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After the release of their ninth studio album A Beautiful Place To Drown in March, hardcore legends Silverstein are back with an alternate version of album track ‘Where Are You‘, recorded during the sessions of the record.

The original track exemplifies the album’s expert blend of aggression and modern production flourishes, while this new take strips back the distortion to emphasise the melodies at the core of Silverstein’s songwriting.

It comes alongside the announce of a special livestream event on July 19 (6am AEST Monday July 20) captured through professional video and audio. Tickets and more details available here.

2020 finds the five-piece celebrating their 20th anniversary as a band and while worldwide tour plans have been postponed, the band have been staying busy and recently shared their Quaranstein video. Featuring performances of five classic songs from across their catalog along with guest appearances and more, the performances are now available as a digital EP with all proceeds going to the NAACP and Black Legal Action Centre.

Arguably one of the  most consistently active, influential, and crowd-pleasing bands in their arena, Silverstein break out into daring new territory on their latest record A Beautiful Place To Drown. Their boundary pushing spirit is on full display on the album’s multiple high-profile collabs – ranging from Princess Nokia and Underoath’s Aaron Gillespie, Beartooth’s Caleb Shomo, Simple Plan’s Pierre Bouvier, and more – indicative of the band’s wide-reaching impact and their ability to reach listeners in all worlds of music.

Lyrically, the album explores the mental duress that seems to be inextricable from the personal and societal challenges of modern life, often focusing on external perspectives and even political elements without losing the band’s trademark intimacy. Overall A Beautiful Place To Drown is built to please old fans and new ones alike, and proves exactly why Silverstein remain a vital and powerful voice in alternative music and beyond.

PRAISE FOR ‘A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO DROWN’

“…even so many years on, Silverstein still sounds the best they ever have…” NYLON

“[Silverstein] have risen from their underground roots to the top of the emo and post-hardcore genre…” Billboard

“Silverstein effortlessly create a blended sound while staying true to their roots…” Alternative Press

STREAM ALBUM IN FULL NOW

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TICKTES: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/hockey-dad-alive-at-the-drive-in-album-release-2nd-show/120998

One Month to go until Hockey Dad Alive At The Drive-In comes to Bulli Showgrounds! Join HD & The Pinheads on August 1 after their first night SOLD OUT!

Date: 9th – 12th July

Location: Island of Pag, Croatia

Despite the current state of the world, a small brand with a strong local following decided to do what everyone else was afraid of doing, and that was to keep the good times rolling in a world filled with as many uncertainties as ever. So, coming out of lockdown, BSH Events had one goal, and one goal only, and that was to never stop dancing despite the music industry taking a massive hit, as most festivals around the world have been postponed until 2021.

PRAISE FOR ‘MILK IN MY BOWL’

“Nourishing stomp-down from this duo! Bootleg Rascal are on a roll in 2020.”
Dave Ruby Howe – triple j Unearthed (AUS)

“Bootleg Rascal continue their reign with new single, Milk In My Bowl.”
Pilerats (AUS)

Added to Spotify’s ‘New Music Friday (AU/NZ)’ and ‘Indie Arrivals’ playlists

Bootleg Rascal have just unveiled ‘Milk In My Bowl’ – another taste from their forthcoming staggered EP titled ‘Collaborations of Very Isolated Delinquents “19’ – produced by the band themselves, Ian Pritchett (Boo Seeka, Kim Churchill, Angus and Julia Stone), and Simon Dobson (Little May, STUPID BABY).

‘Milk In My Bowl’ is another shining example of the duo’s ability to push sonic boundaries, while simultaneously delivering on a cohesive sound that is their own. The track consistently maintains its groove-laden pace, before shifting into a slow building bridge that gradually melds the front half of the arrangement with the latter.

Front man Carlos Lara describes the creative process behind the track:

“’Milk In My Bowl’ was another great opportunity for us to experiment with our sound and give something different back to fans. Over the last twelve months, we’ve constantly been pushing the envelope sonically and it’s the most fun we’ve ever had writing and releasing music. The lyrical content matter follows on from ‘We Independent’, where we had removed ourselves from a toxic situation. This account further highlights the realisation that we’re so much better off, and in a way it’s us saying our peace and moving forward”.

After restrictions imposed by the Australian government, the band were forced to reschedule their East Coast capital city shows to mid-late September 2020, while their performance at Big Pineapple Music Festival has been moved to Saturday 21 November.

Since their mid-2013 inception, Bootleg Rascal have released a slew of singles, an EP and two albums, all warmly received by critics and fans around the world, with support from the likes of NME, The Line of Best Fit, Clash Magazine, Pilerats and Wonderland Magazine. Multiple tracks have been added to Spotify and Apple Music playlists, high rotation on triple j and they’ve performed on the station’s esteemed ‘Like a Version’ segment.

The band have continually traversed the globe playing multiple sold out headline shows in France, UK, Holland, Germany, New Zealand and Australia, and performed sold out shows in the USA. They’ve also regularly appeared on major Australian festivals including Falls Festival, The Big Pineapple Festival, Lost Paradise, Hills are Alive, Festival of the Sun and Party in the Paddock.

‘Milk In My Bowl’ is out Friday June 26

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RESCHEDULED TOUR DATES

Tickets on-sale now via www.bootlegrascal.com

FRI 18 SEP | HOWLER, MELBOURNE VIC
w/ SCABZ
FRI 25 SEP | MARRICKVILLE BOWLS CLUB, SYDNEY NSW
w/ SCABZ
SAT 26 SEP | WOOLLY MAMMOTH, BRISBANE QLD
w/ SCABZ
SAT 21 NOV | BIG PINEAPPLE MUSIC FESTIVAL, SUNSHINE COAST QLD
w/ Hilltop Hoods and DUNE RATS

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Saturday July 4 2020, almost 20 years after the first edition of the succesful dance event Sensation, the renewed concept Beyond Sensation by event organization ID&T should have taken place in the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Like almost all events this summer, Beyond Sensation can’t happen this year so it will be moved to July 3rd 2021. However, ID&T wouldn’t be ID&T if no creative alternative were devised to provide the fans with an unforgettable experience anyway. The ‘Monument of Light’ show will illuminate the Johan Cruijff ArenA and will be captured in a breathtaking livestream that can be viewed from all over the world.

“With this show, we pay tribute to everyone who has kept their spirits up during the lockdown and, above all, to encourage them to celebrate life in full glory again soon. After darkness, comes light. With this fact in mind, ‘Monument of Light’ was born. The show is a creative translation of Sensation, where artistic experience and entertainment have been at the forefront for decades”, says organizer Eric Keijer.

The show starts at 11PM CEST and can be viewed from all over the world via www.sensation.com. The spectacle flows seamlessly into a special 2-hour set by Sunnery James &  Ryan Marciano, which fits perfectly with Sensation’s story line.

INFO ‘Monument of Light’ Date: July 4, 2020 Starts at 11 PM CEST View via Sensation

About Sensation: Sensation was established in 2000 by ID&T founder Duncan Stutterheim. The first edition of Sensation White took place in 2001, in which everyone came to party dressed in white. After that, Sensation Amsterdam sold out every year with more than 40.000 visitors. The unique shows and collaborations with world famous artists such as Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren and Swedish House Mafia made the event a major international success. Sensation celebrated successes in dozens of  countries across five continents and was therefore entitled “The World’s Leading Dance Event”. About ID&T: ID&T was established in 1992 and organises around 80 events a year.  Part of the ID&T group are companies including b2s, ID&T Events, Q-Dance, Monumental (Awakenings), Air Events, Art of Dance and VD Events and events such as Mysteryland, Amsterdam Open Air, Milkshake, Vunzige Deuntjes, Thunderdome, Defqon.1 Weekend Festival, Awakenings, Decibel Outdoor, and Masters of Hardcore. ID&T reaches roughly 1.5 million visitors a year with her events. Part of the ID&T group are also Platinum Agency and Most Wanted DJ-Agency, the two biggest hard dance agencies in the world, and management company Headliner Entertainment.

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NPL (Non Profit Label) set up by Grego G, Stephane Ghenacia and Alex Garcia has released a 90 track compilation featuring music from Sven Väth, Kerri Chandler, Solomun, Archie Hamilton and many more.

100% of the profits of Giving Compilation #1 will be donated to Food For Ibiza, offering much-needed support to the people that call the island home year-round.

Giving Compilation #1
NPL (Non Profit Label) 
€15
Out now on Bandcamp
HERE 
Rest of stream & download platforms from next week

Stephane Ghenacia – “As residents of Ibiza we have seen and felt the struggles of many including close friends during the winter months which can be especially tough. Particularly in the face of Coronavirus and the forward facing effects it will have on the summer season of 2020. Some families would not survive without Food For Ibiza. When I was approached about this project there was no hesitation to be involved. This beautiful island has given us so much to be thankful for and I’m always looking for ways to give back. We’re all really pleased with how many figureheads of the Ibiza scene came forward to donate music for this very special and much needed initiative” 

Hello friends.

We live in Ibiza and deeply love our island!

Just a couple of weeks into the quarantine Grego G suggested the idea of joining the love we have for the music and the time we currently spend staying physically distant from each other, to come virtually closer around a common project.

Stephane Ghenacia and Alex Garcia loved the idea and joined forces to take advantage lock-down situation to help people, despite the distance.

Coming together in these times of trouble allows us to keep a social link, adding humanity to this never foreseen situation.

We have decided to help the FOOD FOR IBIZA organisation, which does a remarkable job supporting the families who face difficulties in Ibiza.

For many different reasons, this island means a lot to us; therefore, we care a lot for its inhabitants.

The people who work and live here contribute to preserving the exceptional and unique identity of Ibiza. The Ibiza people and kids are the future of this magical island, so we have to take care of them. We have created a Non-Profit Label exclusively dedicated to this cause and project, and all the profits will be donated to the FOOD FOR IBIZA association.

The principle is simple: unite as many artists as possible to create music and create a direct beneficial impact in the community.

We thought to start with forty artist and the list just got bigger and bigger. 
 Here are the names. Each artist has contributed by offering one production.

2Vilas, Afterall, Alffie, Alisson, Archie Hamilton, Ark, Atree, Aquarius Heaven, Basic Human Taste, Ben Balance, Billy Ray Valmont & the Shadow Sisters, [øne+1] & Camilo Gil, Cesar Merveille, Dam Paul & Kyko, Damien Almira, Dan Ghenacia, Dani Casarano. Feat Carlos Morales, David Duriez, Davina Moss and Noble North, Dj Yellow, Djebali, Eliptica, Emine & Melkart, Fe-De & GREGO G, Felipe Valenzuela, Flash Grab Road, Funk E, Gab Jr, Guillermo Jamas, Howl Ensemble, Ilidja Rudman, Feat. Andre Espeut, Invisble G, Iwou, Jamie Jones, Jason Glanville, Jef K & iIyes, Jeremy Weeks, Jermann, Jonny Rock, Josh Baker, Kerri Chandler, Leo Pol, Loquace, Luca Cazal, Marcelo Cura & N.O.X, Makelidey, Mancini, Marcelo Tag, Marius, Marrian, Miki, MBG, Mikolai, Molly, Monkey Nenufar (Ben Vedren & Leiris), Moogly MR.C, Nacho Bolognani, Neverdogs, N-Gynn, Nima Gorji Feat. Mme Tina, Olivier Romero, Paolo driver / Roby j, Pit Spector, Pola, Politics Of Dancing, Ramona Yacef, Randaru, Rich Nxt, Richy Ahmed, Robert James, Sakovalto, Seuil, Solomun, Soundub, Stephane, The Supermen Lovers, Sven Väth, Sweely, Terence:Terry, Thomas Roland & Tarek Charbonnier, Tolga Fidan, Tom Akman, Traumer, Verrina & Ventura, Victor Petroi, Who, Yakine, Yamen & Eda.

Our music is a source of sharing happiness; it will also be a source of solidarity. Stay safe and see you soon on the magic island!

Enjoy the spectacular two-day digital music festival experience together with friends of all ages and places 

Music fans across the globe can start planning their full day/weekend entertainment experience at Tomorrowland Around the World, the digital festival. After releasing its full line-up earlier this week and giving the People of Tomorrow a first exclusive sneak preview into the dazzling new Tomorrowland location it has been crafting over the past few months, tickets for the two-day digital music festival experience are now available as of today, 15:00 CEST via tomorrowland.com – welcoming everyone from all corners of the world, for one weekend only. Tomorrowland offers several options for tickets: a day ticket costs €12.50, while a weekend ticket costs €20.00 and includes a week of video-on-demand content to relive the entire experience. Special Home Party and People of Tomorrow Packages give friends of all ages and places the opportunity to make their experience even more special and enjoy this unique event together. Everyone from all over the world is able to buy a ticket, and the ticket sale will continue until the day of the start of the digital festival. Tomorrowland Around the World will take place on Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 2020 between 16h00–01h00 CEST, bringing together more than 60 of the planet’s biggest names in electronic dance music on 8 different stages and the world’s best technology in 3D design, video production and special effects. Confirmed to be part of this astonishing digital festival are world-class artists Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Kölsch, Lost Frequencies, Martin Garrix, Paul Kalkbrenner, Steve Aoki, Tale of Us, Tiësto, Timmy Trumpet and many more. Tickets to this magnificent new world are available as of today, 15:00 CEST via tomorrowland.com. A weekend ticket (€20.00) gives you access to Tomorrowland Around the World on both days, allowing people to fully immerse themselves in the unique experience. It also includes 1 access code to the Relive platform on tomorrowland.com, where fans can enjoy all the wonderful performances again for one week – available between July 27 and August 2. A day ticket (€12.50) gives you access on either Saturday or Sunday, access to the Relive platform is not included. The People of Tomorrow are invited to experience and celebrate this unique event together with their music-loving friends. Tomorrowland offers groups of friends around the world a lot of different specially curated options to throw the ultimate party at home, including several really cool Home Party and People of Tomorrow Packages that will definitely bring home entertainment to the next level. The Home Party and People of Tomorrow Packages have been carefully put together, offering a bunch of special Tomorrowland gadgets such as the exclusive Tomorrowland Bracelet and event poster – Around the World edition, the limited-edition Tomorrowland x JBL Flip 5 Speaker, the official Tomorrowland flag, Tomorrowland LED cups and bottle openers, foam LED sticks, confetti poppers and the Tomorrowland card game. Each Home Party Package also includes 5 access codes to the Relive platform to keep the home party going by reliving all performances again for one week after the digital festival. Dressing up with your best festival outfit, putting up tents in your back garden to create your own DreamVille, setting up a big screen, inviting your beloved ones for a nice barbecue with music and an amazing festival experience, decorating your balcony or throwing a party in your living room – Tomorrowland Around the World, the digital festival, is all about uniting through the power of music in a responsible and safe way. Tomorrowland hopes that hundreds of thousands of people will unite in a responsible way with small Tomorrowland gatherings at people’s homes – from Canada to Australia, from Japan to Brazil and everywhere in between. Especially during the weekend where normally Tomorrowland Belgium would take place, the People of Tomorrow truly have the power to unite the world. Tomorrowland is using the world’s best technology in 3D design, video production, gaming and special effects to bring together 8 different stages with a stellar line-up of the most prominent artists in dance music, all of them premiering brand new music and video content to be discovered exclusively on tomorrowland.com over the course of the weekend.

Tomorrowland Around the World, the digital festival •    Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26, 2020. •    Between 16h00–01h00 CEST. •    ‘Time-zone-friendly’ for visitors from Asia and North and South America. •    Open for people of all ages and places. •    Accessible exclusively on tomorrowland.com. •    Ticket sales start on Thursday June 18, 15:00 CEST via tomorrowland.com. •    Everyone from all over the world is able to buy a ticket, and the ticket sale will continue until the day of the start of the digital festival. •    Day ticket costs €12.50. •    Weekend ticket costs €20.00 and includes a week of video-on-demand content to relive the entire experience. •    Special People of Tomorrow packages and Home Party packages are available. More info can be found here. •    Info and updates: tomorrowland.com •    Please find Tomorrowland images here.

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“ambitious and creatively engaging yet jam-packed with melodic hooks and sunny grooves” – Mixdown Magazine

“the psych-rock sextet are on a seemingly endless ascent to the peak of their creative vision” – Music Feeds

“among the top echelon of Australian rock bands” – Newcastle Herald

Beloved Aussie songwriters Ocean Alley are stoked to release their long-awaited third album Lonely Diamond today, and have revealed it will be accompanied by a 12-track visualiser set to premiere this Sunday on YouTube (7pm AEST) with the band jumping online for a live chat. The band also announced a new ‘cloudy’ vinyl variant to celebrate release day, which can be purchased from select indie record stores today.

Stream/Purchase the album here. Tickets to their 2021 tour on sale now from oceanalley.com.au.

The masters of groove wrote and recorded the highly-anticipated follow-up to 2018’s Chiaroscuro over 18 months, and discussing the expectation they felt to deliver on this record, Ocean Alley shared “The pressure was immense for the band but also for each of us individually. We had never been so exposed to critique like that before and it’s not something we ever expected to experience when we started doing this. At times we all felt a bit out of control but it was important for us to go through it together so we can back each other up.”

The band chronicled Lonely Diamond’s conception and progression with their Constructing The Diamond video series which gave a behind-the-scenes look into their studio jam sessions, featuring previously released singles ‘Stained Glass‘, ‘Infinity‘, ‘Tombstone‘ and ‘Hot Chicken‘, as well as previewing album highlights such as ‘Way Down’ and ‘All Worn Out.’ While much of Ocean Alley’s allure stems from their cruisey, laid-back swagger, the core themes of the album provide a darker snapshot of the impact that life on the road can have, exploring feelings of escapism and isolation.

“We had a pretty hectic touring schedule and spent a lot of time travelling which made us feel isolated at times. That constant pressure to perform whilst also managing things back home took a toll differently on us all. For us, music is a way to escape those feelings and doing it together has really reinforced how important it is to lean on each other when we have to. Music is our way of unwinding and helps remind ourselves to have fun and enjoy life. Music has a special way of doing that.”

They continued, “Mental health can be a touchy subject but it shouldn’t be. Because we are very open with each other, that helps dissolve strong feelings and allows us to move forward together. The first step in breaking down barriers with other people is breaking down those barriers within yourself and realising that no one is perfect and everyone has bad days. When you can love and support yourself, then you are in the perfect position to care for and support others.”

Ocean Alley are long-time supporters of community groups that advocate the importance of mental health, foster support networks and provide programs or tools that aid disadvantaged youth and people with disability. They work with and support One Eighty, Cerebral Palsy Alliance and Support Act.

Produced by long-time collaborator Callum Howell at the idyllic Grove Studios (built by INXS’ Garry Gary Beers), Lonely Diamond has been awarded triple j’s coveted Feature Album and The Music’s Album of the Week, with NME Australia praising their “most ambitious record”, describing it “a rich, expansive universe brimming with a kind of electricity that’ll make for huge on-stage moments.” It follows the success of Ocean Alley’s acclaimed second full-length LP Chiaroscuro which propelled the band into national prominence and saw them sell 25,000 tickets over 15 sold out shows that year in Australia alone – culminating with their ARIA nominated, double platinum-selling single ‘Confidence’ taking out #1 in triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2018. Their breakthrough year was backed-up with 30 sold out shows around the world in 2019, plus major festival appearances at Reading & Leeds Festival (UK), Splendour In The Grass (AUS), Sziget (HU), BottleRock (US) and more, with the band amassing more than 260 million streams to date.

OCEAN ALLEY – LONELY DIAMOND [LP]
Available now from oceanalley.com.au

Lonely Diamond track list:
1. Dahlia
2. Tombstone
3. Way Down
4. Infinity
5. Up In There
6. All Worn Out
7. Stained Glass
8. Lonely Diamond
9. Wet Dreams
10. Hot Chicken
11. Puesta de Sol
12. Luna

OCEAN ALLEY
AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2021
with Psychedelic Porn Crumpets & Dulcie
Tickets on sale now from oceanalley.com.au

Saturday 6 February – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney SOLD OUT
Sunday 7 February – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney
Friday 12 February – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane SOLD OUT
Saturday 13 February – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane
Friday 5 March – Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth
Friday 12 March – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
Wednesday 24 March – Melbourne Arena, Melbourne

Presented by triple j, Lonely Lands Agency & UNIFIED Music Group

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