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“one of the nation’s most revered bands” – Life Without Andy
“a rich, expansive universe that’ll delight longtime fans and newcomers alike.” – NME Australia
Australian masters of groove Ocean Alley have shared their own spicy take on iso-cooking tutorials, with inspiration from their recent single ‘Hot Chicken’. The deep fried clip comes ahead of their third album Lonely Diamond dropping this Friday, nabbing the highly-coveted triple j Feature Album this week.
Pre-order the album here.
Drawing from the nostalgia of music eras past, Lonely Diamond combines 70s guitar rock, country and western, old school funk and synth-heavy new wave to create a deeply contemplative and atmospheric odyssey. Following from 2018’s Chiaroscuro, the album feels like a natural and seamless progression – there’s an ingrained familiarity from the first listen – all the elements that define Ocean Alley’s sound are there, but more intricately arranged; new instruments are introduced, the production is pushed to new limits and the band has created complete synergy between each track.
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“I’m really excited to be using the Parlour platform in a time where regular gigs are off the cards. The opportunity to play smaller shows at people’s homes is such a great way to adapt to the times.” – Ali Barter
Parlour is an online platform that allows artists to tour directly into their fan’s homes.
Since launching in 2015, Parlour has facilitated over 2000 gigs around the world with artists such as Ben Lee, Sarah Blasko, Dallas Frasca, Sarah McLeod, Chris Cheney (The Living End), Robert Forster and Harry James Angus. Gigs have limited numbers and offer a unique experience to both artists and fans to make and appreciate music within the familiar setting of a home.
Now, as we approach a world emerging from the COVID-19 crisis, a return to regular touring for artists will still be a while away. Small capacity shows in fan’s homes will be a safe, controlled way of reintroducing live music into the public sphere. Parlour is a way for artists to start playing, earning and connecting with their fans again.
Beyond just making these gigs easy to put together, Parlour provides a way for fans to directly support their musicians and the Australian Music industry, with 83% of each show’s ticket sales going direct to the artist’s pocket.
It’s a way for artists to expand their revenue options, whilst building and connecting with their fanbase.
Artists/managers can sign up and start booking gigs almost immediately, and fans can campaign to request artists to play shows too.
With lockdown laws gradually easing across the country, now is the time to book your favorite artist to play in your home, and help the music industry to get back on its feet.
Tours on the horizon so far are Ali Barter, Busby Marou and the Pierce Brothers, with many more to come! If you are an artist/manager wanting to arrange a tour or one off show, click here: www.parlourgigs.com
If you want to see who is touring with Parlour, click here
“Parlour has always been a good way to directly connect with fans but in the wake of COVID Parlour could be a life line in the rebuild of the music business while we wait for pubs and clubs to re-open. People are busting for action.” – Sarah Mcleod
“It was genuinely exciting to connect with different communities on their home turf and to be reminded of the tender role songs can play in people’s lives.” – Ben Lee
“I love using Parlour. I’ve used it to offset touring costs in both Australia and the US, and perhaps most importantly to build and connect with my fanbase.
Parlour shows will be the first live performances for me when the time is right to emerge from our cocoons. We really don’t know how things like flight costs and venue restrictions will impact traditional touring yet, and we don’t know how comfortable people will be with big crowds. But we do know that rocking up to someone’s backyard and having a great time will be an option very soon, and a really important income earning opportunity for musicians.” – Bobby Alu
“I’ve played some fantastic Parlour shows, and I really enjoyed each one. Small gatherings in a homely environment is the perfect setting for musicians to share their music during this rebuilding phase.” – Sally Seltmann
Tomorrowland is giving a first exclusive sneak preview into the new magical world of its spectacular two-day digital music festival experience that will bring together more than 60 of the planet’s biggest names in electronic dance music on 8 different stages.
On Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26, Tomorrowland is organising Tomorrowland Around the World, the digital festival: a spectacular entertainment experience open to people of all ages and places, unfazed by borders or boundaries – a world premiere and a major step in the future of digital music festivals. Bringing together more than 60 of the world’s most prominent artists in dance music with spectacular special effects and astonishing 3D-technology, Tomorrowland now announces its stellar line-up for the two-day festival weekend, including unique performances by the likes of 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. On top of releasing its full line-up, Tomorrowland is giving a first exclusive sneak preview into the dazzling new Tomorrowland location it has been crafting over the past few months. The full line-up per stage can be found on tomorrowland.com – more very special guests and friends of Tomorrowland will be announced later; ticket sales start on Thursday June 18 via tomorrowland.com.
Catering to all genres with an eclectic line-up, from trance to hardstyle, to house to dubstep and future bass, there is definitely something for everyone during the unprecedented two-day festival experience. Tomorrowland Around the World will offer a packed schedule and is using the world’s best technology in 3D design, video production, gaming and special effects to bring together 8 different stages, including the iconic Mainstage that gives a first introduction into the magical world of ‘The Reflection of Love – Chapter 1’, plenty of signature Tomorrowland stages such as Atmosphere, Core and Freedom Stage, joined by 3 new stages, which have been specially created and designed by the creative team and 3D artists behind Tomorrowland. In an exclusive sneak preview, Tomorrowland is giving a very first look into the magical and newly created Tomorrowland location it has been building over the past few months, giving people across the globe a first taste of the dazzling world they will be able to navigate through during Tomorrowland Around the World, the digital festival.
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Untitled Group have just announced the launch of ‘The Drive-In’ – Victoria’s first drive-in live concert venue.
This unique event space aims to reignite Victoria’s hurting live arts industry which was brought to a complete halt once COVID-19 restrictions came into effect.
The first month of music programming will be announced tomorrow (Tuesday 16 June) which will include 12 large scale concert events, each of which will create over 200 jobs within the sector.
Curated by the team behind Beyond The Valley, Ability Fest, Grapevine Gathering, Wildlands & more, this pop-up precinct will play host to some of Australia’s best musical talent each weekend with an extended movie & comedy night programme to follow.
Located within the lush bowling lanes at Flemington Racecourse, ‘The-Drive-In’ will hold true to a traditional concert experience with the same calibre of production that you’d expect from any major music event.
The raised festival stage will feature large viewing screens with parking grids designed for optimal site lines and the entire site being accessible for people of all levels of ability. Complimentary tickets are being allocated to the Dylan Alcott Foundation to distribute to those with disabilities.
Untitled Group has developed event management plans with health professionals. Appropriate procedures and social distancing measures will be put in place for everyone to enjoy the show safely.
All shows have a very strict limited capacity.
Get connected to be first to find out the music program!
W: http://the-drive-in.com.au/
The electronic music industry is uniting once more on the 19th, 20th and 21st June with Carl Cox, Eats Everything and Nightmares on Wax amongst the headliners joining the party and inspiring DJ’s around the world to join them and play a Set For Love.
Building on its hugely successful Set For Love in May, the Last Night A DJ Saved My Life charity are looking to continue fundraising in aid of its COVID-19 appeal with another record breaking event.
Raising more than £60,000 across a mammoth 72-hour simultaneous DJ live stream, more than 1,000 DJs took part last time from over 50 different countries. The event saw the likes of Louie Vega, Paul Oakenfold, Jackmaster, Nightmares On Wax, Doorly, Pioneer DJ, Mixcloud and many more industry heavyweights get involved. They were joined by thousands of other DJs of all levels and from all corners of the globe streaming and fundraising. Now LNADJ is taking Set For Love one step further to continue to help communities that are suffering drastically from the consequences of lockdown and with industry heavyweights like Carl Cox calling out to DJs around the world.
The headline sets will be hosted daily on the Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Facebook Page (facebook.com/lnadj.charity/) from 7pm CEST through to 1am on Friday 19th, Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June. They can also be viewed on DanceTelevision social channels and the artists own channels. The weekend includes a Wax Da Jam showcase on the Saturday. Each session will finish with a community DJ handpicked by the charity for their fundraising efforts at the last Set For Love, giving them a dream opportunity to play alongside some major names.
Friday 19th June
7-8 – Nakadia
8-9 – Deborah De Luca
9-10.30 – Eats Everything
10.30-12 – Carl Cox
12-1 – Nyan Narine (Community DJ)
Saturday 20th June – Wax Da Jam Showcase
7-8 Mark Farina
8-9 -Cut Chemist
9-10 -Simon Dunmore
10-11 – Nightmares On Wax
11 – 12 Statik
12 – 1am – Max Pietrangeli (Community DJ)
Sunday 21st June
7-8 – SKT
8-9 – Pascal Kleiman
9 -11 Louie Vega
11-12 Joe Smooth
12-1 A-Ro (Ashely Robinson Community DJ)
The ongoing event has already seen invaluable work take place in Uganda, Tanzania, Nepal and Indonesia. LNADJ is encouraging community DJs, A-list celebrities, labels, promoters, producers and every one in between to get involved and help raise money to continue to help provide food parcels, fresh water and sanitation supplies to those suffering from the consequences of lockdown and COVID-19 in developing countries.
Jonny Lee, Founder of LNADJ said, “To see some of the most high profile DJs in the world come together with thousands of community DJs is a real inspiration. Although lockdown restrictions may be being lifted in places, the economic crisis for many is getting worse, not better. We’re supporting vulnerable people in developing countries who have no savings, no benefits systems, no furlough! These communities need our help now more than ever so I urge anyone that wants to make a difference and help change people’s lives to join us on June the 19th, 20th and 21st June by sharing a set, spreading the message or donating.”
Carl Cox said “I am really looking forward to playing alongside my peers and to creating a very special musical journey for Set For Love, it feels good to do this for the cause of helping others, with our passion to share. See you all out there. Oh yes!”
Eats Everything said “Playing on line-ups with Carl is special every time, I never expected to be doing it ever, let alone from halfway around the world but it is lovely to be involved in such an inclusive concept such as Set For Love.”
Those looking to take part and make a difference, can simply register at www.setforlove.org, choose the hour(s) they want to broadcast their set, choose the platform they want to broadcast it from and share the LNADJ fundraising link setforlovedoante.org. The sets will then be streamed simultaneously all weekend long, with DJs sharing the link for their fans, friends and family to donate and spread the hashtag #setforlove.
It is with regret that we inform you about the frauds aimed to “Epizode” festival. The “Epizode: Epilogue (Epizode 5)” announced on social networks yesterday and the advertising campaign launched that day (which was additionally supported by industrial media) were not officially confirmed by us, there were no press-releases regarding these matters.
We were shocked to hear this news, because the decision to hold the next “Epizode” festival has not been taken yet due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic. We closely monitor the course of events and the festival dates will be announced as soon as we can be confident of safety of our guests, which has always been a top priority for the festival organizers.
Hence, please do not associate the “Epizode” festival with the announced event and keep clear of fraudsters.
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Tijdloos (transl.: timeless) is an intimate camping experience for all ages, with a wide range of activities for the body & mind and soul with compliance to the 1,5-meter distance that is required by the Dutch government.
As this year’s festival summer and foreign summer holidays grinds to a halt and ID&T’s numerous decor pieces are left unused, ID&T steps in with a brand-new and surprising concept. From July 10th to August 17th, Tijdloos invites its guests to enjoy their summer vacation on the vast expanse of acres of the beautiful Ermerstrand in the province of Drenthe, the Netherlands. For almost 5 weeks, the campsite will be transformed into a magical summer destination where busy agendas, appointments – and even time – are left behind.
Creativity, innovation and passion to bring people together is deeply rooted in the DNA of the founders of events like Mysteryland, Defqon.1 Weekend Festival and Welcome to the Future. After receiving the news that no festivals will be taking place this season, the Tijdloos seed was planted and has carefully been cultivated since this day; and all the love and craftsmanship which has been built for decades is now intimately reinvented at Tijdloos.
Tijdloos Creative Director Carina Kornfeind: “In times of crisis, you get inspired to think ‘out of the box’ and that’s how Tijdloos was born: the most extraordinary summer destination of 2020. Tijdloos is something completely different than the festivals we usually organise. It is an intimate and free-spirited playground for all ages to enjoy life unconditionally together with their loved ones. Since there is a limited capacity, we expect that the demand will exceed the supply.”
Between spacious lawns, forests, islands and a lake the campsite guests are given the opportunity to fully live in the present moment. Various activities are spread upon 50 acres of natural surroundings such as a broad spiritual and mindfulness program, water sports and outdoor activities, interactive art installations, world music and lectures for adults as well as the younger guests. The entire landscape is colourfully decorated with the most beautiful decor pieces and light installations, following the ID&T philosophy.
Guests can choose between different glamping accommodations that are fully equipped, but also have the opportunity to bring their own tent. During the intimate gathering, the organization conforms to all guidelines of the Dutch Institute of Health and Environment (RIVM) and the regulations of the security regions will apply. Social distancing will be in place, at both the campsite and during the activities.
Overnight stays for camping ‘Tijdloos’ can be booked via www.wij-zijn-tijdloos.nl. During the week, you already have a spot for €29 per night per person and in the weekend for €39 per night per person (children join at a reduced rate).
Please follow the advice of your local government on traveling abroad before booking a spot at Camping Tijdloos.
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Delivered Live hits screens on June 13th this weekend, bringing you more live entertainment, and helping to generate an income for people in the music industry. To date, Delivered Live has clicked over 10k ticket sales with the net revenue going back to artists, venues and crews. Viewers can help support the artists on the show, as well as local live music crew and venues by buying a ticket from as little as $10 HERE
This week’s episode of Delivered Live opens with newcomers PLGRMS, rock duo Polish Club, followed by triple j favourites, DMA’S, all performing full live sets.
Bringing the laughs will be RRR host and comic Geraldine Hickey, and recapping the week that was will be Sami Shah at the desk. As always the show will feature an expert panel discussion hosted by Myf Warhurst– all brought to you by host with the most, Henry Wagons!
Delivered Live episodes are free to watch, but tickets are available for purchase and funds will be going back into the pockets of the artists and comedians performing on the show, as well as to their nominated venue and crew member of choice, helping to replace some of the live income they have lost.
Delivered, Live Episode 11, Saturday 13th June at 7.30pm
PLGRMS
Polish Club
DMA’S
Geraldine Hickey
Sami Shah
– Hosted by Henry Wagons
Producers The Handshake Agency thanks its sponsors for getting on board this first event – Victorian Government, The Music, Oztix, Small Time Group, Young Henry’s ,Harry The Hirer.
Tix can be purchased here:
Delivered Live can be viewed here
More info here
Asia’s supreme Music & Art Festival returns to the paradise beach of Phú Quốc
The pioneering EPIZODE festival is coming back to bring its first-rate music selection, along with the breathtaking artistic setting and the electric atmosphere in Vietnam’s paradise Phú Quốc island. This fifth edition of the festival combines Music & Art into one unique concept entitled EPIZODE5: EPILOGUE. It will be held from December 29th 2020 to January 10th 2021, on the picturesque Sunset Sanato beach.
This edition will be extended in comparison to previous events, bringing 12 days and nights of non-stop music, magical sunsets, relaxing daytime activities and other unforgettable experiences. With the vision to unite people from around the globe, the festival will bring the best electronic music acts who will be performing at mind-blowing stages placed among the art installations on the beach.
Located in Vietnam’s paradise Phú Quốc island, famed for its mix of vibrancy and beauty, it is a truly memorable and unique place to be. From lush white beaches to the boutique accommodation and stunning sunsets, the natural charm of the region is matched only by the magical musical spirit that’s helped create such a distinctive festival offering.
Helping drive the Asian music scene forward, EPIZODE has, in only four years, made an impressive mark internationally, becoming an unmissable NYE getaway for music and art lovers, global adventurers and professionals from the music industry. Previous EPIZODE editions set the standard by curating some of the most respected artists on the global dance scene, including [A:RPIA:R], FERRY CORSTEN, GOLDIE, LOCO DICE, NINA KRAVIZ, MOODYMANN, PEGGY GOU, RICARDO VILLALOBOS, SETH TROXLER, SONJA MOONEAR and ZIP. Along with the international talent, there is also a focus on the prolific local talents, including DISKONNECTED, HIBIYA LINE, KERRY WALLACE, MARCUS L, OUISSAM, SUNJU HARGUN, ZIG ZACH and many others. Global and internationally recognized club brands like ANTS, Arma, Half Baked and Mdrnty have also made their way onto the festival’s programme.
The first tier of 12 day Early Bird Multi-Passes will be available from June 11th at €158. Tickets can be purchased online via Epizode website: www.epizode.asia
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Lovefest 2020. – Seems like not all ships have sunk for music lovers and there is one tiny beacon of hope. Its name is Lovefest in Serbia. Serbia is the only country to have big open-air music festivals this year and first ever to be held, after coronavirus pandemic started, is Lovefest. Lovefest will be held from 6th till 8th of August this summer in a dreamy green location of a small town called Vrnjacka Banja. The well-known city park lake will host artists such as Michael Bibi, currently one of the most wanted DJs in the world, Patrick Topping, Loco Dice, as well as the trio of Paris underground’s hottest producers – Apollonia. This year, Lovefest could be a good substitute for Berlin’s Panorama Bar because of the artist such as Jamie Tiller and Tama Sumo, Lakuti, Call Super, who will definitely bring that Berghain vibe. But that’s not all, more famous artists and headliners are yet to come in the days ahead, so stay tuned.
Ticket sale
Since just today the Serbian government announced that there are no restrictions on the number of people present at the gatherings, Lovefest will be able to welcome every music lover from Europe. Another great news also is that there is no quarantine required in Serbia so this could be your destination to go this summer. Also, from Monday, June 8th, it will be possible to buy three days tickets – regular ticket package costs 34 euros, and the VIP ticket for all three days is 69 euros. That will be possible via www.lovefest.rs, tibbaa.com, and Resident Advisor.
“Play it right”
In accordance with the situation in the world, Lovefest has decided to “Play it right” this year, and fitted the slogan of this year’s edition properly. In that way, they invite visitors to behave responsibly and in accordance with the measures.
Fast facts about Lovefest
Lovefest is an electronic music festival that hosts more than 75.000 people in three days each year, and this year will be its 14th edition. The festival has five music stages and more than 150 artists hosting every summer. Only last year, the festival hosted huge names such as Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers, Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler, Joseph Capriati, and many upcomers such as Enrico Sangiuliano.
In case you have not yet chosen your summer destination, a substitute for sunny beaches, and warm sea could definitely be Lovefest and of course Serbia’s capital that never ever sleeps Belgrade.
