Photography: Aiden Joseph
Toronto, ON – Brampton-raised rapper and community leader, Lankesh Patel, known as Spitty, has officially released his highly anticipated new album Motherland, now available on all streaming platforms.
Produced by Nick Ianno and Felix Khan of Star67 Studio, Motherland is a South Asian-inspired hip hop album that blends Spitty’s cultural heritage with personal experiences, featuring a diverse array of artists from Canada, India, and the US. The album highlights the power of diversity through its intricate soundscapes.
The album delves into Spitty’s relationships with key women in his life, with tracks like “Mom,” a heartfelt letter to his mother. The title track, “Motherland,” featuring classical singer PRII, explores the challenges facing a person’s homeland, no matter its identity or location.
Also featured on the album is the nostalgic track “I Feel So Amazing,” paying homage to 2000s rap, and “Rodeo,” a vibrant, feel-good song. “Rodeo” marks Spitty’s first Punjabi collaboration, featuring Calgary-based producer Yuvy and artist Roze, who contributes romantic Punjabi lyrics. Spitty’s playful verses in English provide a perfect blend for this cultural fusion.
Spitty has been making waves in the music industry since his debut album Full Circle, which garnered praise from Rolling Stone India and Much Music Canada. The success of that album led him to embark on a 22-date tour across Canada and the USA, with performances at festivals like Canadian Music Week, NXNE, LAUNCH Music Fest, and DesiFest.
As a dedicated Brampton ambassador, Spitty continues to represent his hometown through both music and community work. Alongside figures like Rupi Kaur and Haviah Mighty, Spitty helps create artist resources and programming in the city. Featured in Complex Canada as a Brampton Artist Ambassador, he hosts free monthly open mic events and speaks at schools to motivate and inspire the youth.
After going viral on Instagram in both India and Canada, Spitty’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down. With more music on the way and upcoming performances, including shows in Toronto on September 29th at Global Toronto Music Festival and October 12th at The Dance Cave in Lee’s Palace, Spitty is set to continue his rapid rise in the music scene.
Motherland Track Listing
1. Motherland ft. PRII (Produced by RSHKA)
2. Brand New Vibe ft. Vikki S & RMS (Produced by Cavin Gada)
3. I Feel So Amazing ft. Seasha (Produced by Nick Ianno)
4. Rodeo ft. Roze (Produced by Yuvy)
5. Kush ft. Sonaali (Produced by Nick Ianno)
6. Say Slide ft. Eyon (Produced by AALF)
7. Too Many Indians (Produced by Kaushal Rao)
8. I Just Wanna Party ft. Anas Ansari (Produced by Sparky Beats)
9. Shift Work ft. ConVIth (Produced by Hound & BeatsByCasual)
10. Around The World ft. D.Raashi (Produced by Mrii)
11. Mom (Produced by VoltVision)
Spitty Tour Dates
September 29, 2024 – Global Toronto Music Festival – Toronto, ON
October 12, 2024 – The Dance Cave in Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON
GRAMMY-winning Artists Cedric Gervais and Nile Rodgers Join Forces on a Modern Version of Sister Sledge’s Timeless Hit “We Are Family,” written and originally produced by Mr. Rodgers with his CHIC Organization partner Bernard Edwards in 1979. Out Now on Armada Music
Get ready for a remarkable musical experience as GRAMMY-winner Cedric Gervais teams up with Rock and Roll & Songwriters Hall of Famer Nile Rodgers to reinvent Sister Sledge’s classic hit “We Are Family.” This fresh take masterfully merges Cedric’s signature big-room house sound with Nile’s iconic funk grooves, creating a dancefloor anthem that honors the original while introducing a modern edge. The track features pulsing basslines, shimmering synths, and Rodgers’ unmistakable guitar work, bringing a sleek and rhythmic energy to the timeless chorus. Now out on Armada Music, this release celebrates the enduring appeal of the original while offering a new, dance-ready version for today’s audience. Following the success of Cedric’s July hit “Switch” with David Guetta, “We Are Family” blends the best of both artists, combining soulful funk with house music for a captivating, global dancefloor hit. This is their second collaboration after the 2020 remake of “Everybody Dance” with Franklin, which was also a major success.
“Four years ago, Franklin, Nile, and I recreated ‘Everybody Dance.’ It was such a fun project, so when the chance to rework ‘We Are Family’ came up, we jumped at it. We gathered at Night Bird studio in LA, and Nile’s passion and stories were truly inspiring. This song carries such a positive, unifying message, and I can’t wait to share it with the world.” – Cedric Gervais
“With each year, ‘We Are Family’ resonates more deeply. It doesn’t matter if you’re Black, white, gay, straight, rich, poor, Christian, or Muslim — we are all family. To reimagine this anthem with Cedric when the world needs hope is incredible. It’s all about spreading joy.” – Nile Rodgers
Cedric Gervais
A GRAMMY winner for Best Remix in 2013 for his rendition of Lana Del Rey’s “Summertime Sadness,” Cedric Gervais boasts chart-topping hits on Billboard, UK, and ARIA charts, and platinum-selling singles. He has two BBC Radio 1 Essential Mixes, three Essential New Tunes, and multiple Number 1 spots on Beatport, Buzz, and Hype Machine charts. His acting credits include roles in Pain & Gain and The Long Night. With residencies in Las Vegas, NYC, and Miami, Cedric continues to dominate the global house music scene, and his Delecta Records imprint keeps releasing hit singles, ensuring his rise well into 2024.
Nile Rodgers
Nile Rodgers is a legend in the music industry, inducted into both the Rock & Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame, and a multiple GRAMMY Award-winning artist. In 2023, he became the first creator to win a Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY and a GRAMMY for his work with Beyoncé on “Cuff It” in the same year. As the co-founder of Chic, he crafted era-defining hits like “Le Freak” and “Good Times.” His work with artists such as David Bowie, Madonna, and Duran Duran has sold over 500 million albums worldwide. Rodgers continues to shape modern music through collaborations with Daft Punk, Daddy Yankee, LE SSERAFIM, and Beyoncé.
Cedric Gervais‘s forthcoming dates:
Sep 28 – Nashville, TN – Barstool Nashville
Oct 04 – Las Vegas, NV – Tao Beach
Oct 05 – Salt Lake City, UT – SKY
Oct 12 – Atlantic City, NJ – HQ2 Nightclub
Oct 25 – Seattle, WA – BOO! Seattle
Oct 26 – Miami Beach, FL – LIV
Oct 31 – Chicago, IL – Electric Hotel Nightclub
Nov 08 – Orlando, FL – EDC Orlando
Having spent the summer in North America ricocheting between stadium supports and sold-out headline gigs, Amyl and The Sniffers will embark on a UK / EURO tour in November, and will be main support for Fontaines D.C. at Finsbury Park on July 5th, 2025.
UK / EURO DATES BELOW 2024 / 2025
NOV 5TH – DUBLIN – NATIONAL STADIUM
NOV 6TH – GLASGOW – 02 ACADEMY SOLD OUT
NOV 7TH – NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE – NX SOLD OUT
NOV 9TH – MANCHESTER – MANCHESTER ACADEMY SOLD OUT
NOV 10TH – BIRMINGHAM 02 – ACADEMY
NOV 11TH – BRISTOL – 02 ACADEMY SOLD OUT
NOV 13TH – LONDON – ROUNDHOSE SOLD OUT
NOV 14TH – LONDON – ROUNDHOUSE SOLD OUT
NOV 15TH – LONDON – ROUNDHOUSE SOLD OUT
NOV 17TH – BRUSSELS – ANCIENNE SOLD OUT
NOV 18TH – UTRECHT – TIVOLIVREDENBERG SOLD OUT
NOV 19TH – COLOGNE – CARLSWERK VICTORIA SOLD OUT
NOV 21ST – COPENHAGEN – VEGA SOLD OUT
NOV 22ND – HAMBURG – GROBE FREIHEIT 36 SOLD OUT
NOV 23RD – BERLIN – COLUMBIAHALLE SOLD OUT
NOV 25TH – MUNICH – TONHALIE
NOV 26TH – LAUSANNE – LES DOCKS SOLD OUT
NOV 27TH – PARIS – OLYMPIA
NOV 29TH – ATHENS – FLOYD
JULY 5TH – LONDON – FINSBURY PARK SUPPORTING FONTAINES DC
Cartoon Darkness is out on Oct 25 via Virgin Music Group
Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce that US pop-rock trio X Ambassadors will perform an exclusive headline show in Melbourne this January.
The band will take the stage for their only Australian headline performance at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Wednesday, 29 January, while also touring with Irish icons The Script across Australia in January and February.
Tickets for the Corner Hotel show go on sale Wednesday, 2 October at 2 pm AEST, with Frontier Members getting early access during the presale on Monday, 30 September from 2 pm AEST. Tickets and further details can be found at frontiertouring.com/xambassadors.
The group’s fifth studio album, Townie, signals a significant new chapter as they reconnect with their upstate New York roots. The album, filled with deeply personal tracks, reflects frontman Sam Nelson Harris’ journey through his childhood and adolescence alongside his brother and bandmate, Casey Harris. Through 12 introspective songs, the band paints a vivid picture of their hometown and the community that shaped their upbringing.
X Ambassadors, comprised of Sam Nelson Harris (vocals, guitar, saxophone, bass), Casey Harris (piano, keys), and Adam Levin (drums), first burst onto the scene with their debut album VHS. They have since achieved multi-platinum success with hits like “Unsteady” and “Renegades,” amassing over 1.3 billion streams combined and embarking on a three-year world tour.
The band has also written songs for major film and television projects, including “Deep End” for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, as well as contributions to Transformers, The Call of the Wild, and Suicide Squad.
Outside of X Ambassadors, Sam Nelson Harris has worked as a songwriter and producer for top artists like Rihanna, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, and SZA, and has collaborated with Eminem, Jay-Z, Kygo, and Machine Gun Kelly, among others.
As X Ambassadors join The Script on their Australian tour, don’t miss this rare chance to see the trio perform their hits and tracks from Townie live in Melbourne.
X AMBASSADORS
AUSTRALIA
JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2025
Presented by Frontier Touring
FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
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Runs 24 hours from: Monday 30 September (2pm AEST)
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Wednesday 29 January
Corner Hotel | Melbourne, VIC
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Saturday 25 January
Bimbadgen | Hunter Valley, NSW*
Presented by Roundhouse Entertainment
With special guests Calum Scott, Montaigne, X Ambassadors and Lotte Gallagher
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Sunday 26 January
Sirromet Wines | Mount Cotton, QLD*
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With special guests Calum Scott, Montaigne, X Ambassadors and Lotte Gallagher
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Tuesday 28 January
WIN Entertainment Centre | Wollongong, NSW
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With special guests X Ambassadors
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Thursday 30 January
ICC Sydney Theatre | Sydney, NSW
Presented by Frontier Touring
With special guests X Ambassadors
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Saturday 1 February
Mt Duneed Estate | Geelong, VIC*
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With special guests Calum Scott, Montaigne, X Ambassadors and Lotte Gallagher
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Sunday 2 February
Peter Lehmann Wines | Barossa Valley, SA*
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Wednesday 5 February
Burswood Park | Perth, WA*
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Few bands have the ability to cut through the noise and distractions of modern life like Sigur Rós, delivering pure, elemental emotions. Now, the Icelandic group is set to return to Australia, accompanied by a 41-piece orchestra, in support of their most personal and emotionally charged album yet, ÁTTA. Since their formation, Sigur Rós has masterfully combined ambient electronics, orchestral arrangements, and rock elements, all led by Jónsi’s ethereal falsetto. Their journey began with their debut album, Von (1997), but it was their second release, Ágætis byrjun (1999), that earned them international fame. The critically acclaimed album won the Shortlist Music Prize and was hailed as Iceland’s Album of the Century. Their follow-up, ( ) (2002), furthered their innovation with Jónsi’s unique “Hopelandic” language. Over the years, Sigur Rós has delivered several chart-topping albums, including Valtari (2012), which topped charts in Iceland and Ireland, and reached No. 7 in the US. Their 2013 album, Kveikur, took the band’s sound in a darker, more assertive direction, earning Top 20 spots worldwide. That same year, Sigur Rós appeared on Game of Thrones and even made a guest appearance on The Simpsons, providing a unique rendition of the show’s theme. Renowned for their captivating live performances, the band has played at major festivals like Coachella, Glastonbury, and Lollapalooza, as well as selling out venues around the world. Their shows are celebrated for their emotional depth, immersive atmosphere, and breathtaking visuals. After a five-year break from touring, their 2022 world tour marked a triumphant return, delighting audiences with new and classic material. Their latest album, ÁTTA (2023), marks a decade since Kveikur and reunites Jónsi, Georg Holm, and Kjartan Sveinsson. The album, recorded with a stripped-back approach and strings at Abbey Road Studios, blends lush orchestral arrangements with an intimate emotional focus, reflecting on the post-pandemic world. Following a successful US tour with orchestras including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Sigur Rós will bring this orchestral experience to Australia. Fans can expect a mesmerizing performance that weaves together beloved classics and new material from ÁTTA. Sigur Rós’ 2022 Australian tour sold out quickly, so don’t miss out on tickets for this highly anticipated return. Presale for Adelaide, Melbourne, and Brisbane begins at 10 am local time on Wednesday, 2 October, with general public tickets available from 10 am local time on Friday, 4 October. |
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HE.SHE.THEY. Records has revealed a new flagship partnership with music distribution disruptors Too Lost, launching at Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2024. Celebrating this milestone, HE.SHE.THEY. will host multiple events, including the main stage at Dockyard Warehouse Festival, a stage at Mystic Garden Festival, a mixer, and a boat party. Featured artists include Indira Paganotto, DAX J, SPFDJ, Eats Everything, and Jennifer Cardini, among many others.
HE.SHE.THEY. Records, known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, has grown significantly over the past six years. With events spanning 20 countries and collaborations with major festivals like Coachella and Glastonbury, the label is recognized for breaking barriers in the electronic music scene. Their new partnership with Too Lost aims to further amplify the voices of cutting-edge artists from the global underground while expanding the label’s reach.
Founders Sophia Kearney and Steven Braines expressed excitement about this new phase for HE.SHE.THEY., highlighting their shared vision with Too Lost to create a more inclusive and diverse music industry. The partnership promises to provide a supportive platform for artists at every stage of their careers, focusing not only on house and techno but on a variety of genres.
Too Lost also praised the partnership, calling HE.SHE.THEY. a leading inclusivity brand in dance music, and expressed their commitment to supporting the label’s continued growth.
The launch of this partnership will be marked by four HE.SHE.THEY. events during ADE 2024, including the Wet Your Whistle Mixer on October 16, and a boat party on October 17. The weekend will culminate with simultaneous parties at Dockyard Warehouse Festival and Mystic Garden Festival on October 19, featuring an array of diverse talent across two venues.
The partnership with Too Lost signals an exciting future for HE.SHE.THEY. Records, continuing their mission to foster equality, diversity, and inclusion in the global music industry.
HE.SHE.THEY. X ADE 2024 EVENTS
16/10 – WET YOUR WHISTLE MIXER – DUKE OF TOKYO
Abel – Nyra – Secret Special Guest – The Menendez Brothers – Timanti
17/10 – HE.SHE.THEY X ADE BOAT PARTY
Bella – Cinthie b2b SYREETA – Eats Everything
*Hosted by Brother of Set & Mama Stylist
19/10 – DOCKYARD WAREHOUSE FESTIVAL | HE.SHE.THEY. MainStage (HEMBRUGTERREIN, ZAANDAM) TICKET LINK HERE
21:00 – 23:00 – Dax J b2b SPFDJ
19:30 – 21:00 – Indira Paganotto
18:30 – 19:30 – SNTS
17:00 – 18:30 – Cera Khin
15:00 – 1700 – Adiel b2b Grace Dahl
13:30 – 15:00 – Chippy Non Stop
12:00 – 13:30 – Wax Wings
19/10 – MYSTIC GARDEN FESTIVAL ADE | HE.SHE.THEY. stage (HAVENPARK, AMSTERDAM) TICKET LINK HERE
21:30 – 23:00 – Roi Perez
19:30 – 21:30 – Jennifer cardini b2b Gabrielle Kwarteng
17:30 – 19:30 – Carlos Valdes b2b Kyra Khaldi
15:30 – 17:30 – Benny Rodrigues b2b SYREETA
14:00 – 15:30 – Elisa Elisa
12:00 – 14:00 – Andy
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THE RIONS SHARE NEW EP HAPPINESS IN A PLACE IT SHOULDN’T BE AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR KICKING OFF NEXT MONTH
HAPPINESS IN PLACES AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE TOUR
Presented by triple j, UNIFIED Artist Management and Select Music
Fri 25 Oct – Edge Hill Tavern – Yirrganydji Country / Cairns
Sat 26 Oct – Dalrymple Hotel – Bindal Country / Townsville
Sun 27 Oct – Magnums – Ngaro Country / Airlie Beach
Sat 2 Nov – Hoey Moey – Gumbaynggirr Country / Coffs Harbour
Sun 3 Nov – Miami Marketta – Yugambeh / Gold Coast
Fri 8 Nov – Harvey Road Tavern – Bailai Country / Gladstone
Sat 9 Nov – The Station – Gubbi Gubbi Country / Sunshine Coast
Sun 10 Nov – Beach Hotel – Bundjalung Country / Byron Bay
Fri 15 Nov – Uni Bar – Dharawal Country / Wollongong
Sat 16 Nov – King St Bandroom – Awakabal Lands / Newcastle
Sun 17 Nov – Dee Why RSL – Kuring-Gai Lands / Dee Why
Fri 22 Nov – Horsham Showgrounds – Wotjobaluk Country / Horsham
Sat 23 Nov – The Pier Bandroom – The Pier Bandroom / Frankston
Sun 24 Nov – Torquay Hotel – Wadawurrung Country / Torquay
Fri 29 Nov – Northcote Theatre – Naarm / Melbourne
Sat 30 Nov – Hindley Street Music Hall – Kaurna Lands / Adelaide
Thu 5 Dec – Prince of Wales – Kaniyang Country / Bunbury
Fri 6 Dec – The River – Wardandi Country / Margaret River
Sat 7 Dec – Metropolis – Whadjuk Noongar Country / Fremantle
Fri 13 Dec – Roundhouse – Gadigal Lands / Sydney
Sat 14 Dec – Princess Theatre – Turrbal Lands / Brisbane
Sun 29 Dec – Beyond The Valley – Wataurong Lands / Barunah Plains
Mon 30 Dec – Great Escape Festival – lutruwita / Tasmania
Tue 31 Dec – Lost Paradise – Darkinjung Country / Glenworth Valley
For all dates and details, visit HERE.
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With a new album on the horizon, winsome Vancouver indie outfit Peach Pit today announce their live return to Australia and New Zealand next February/March 2025 – The Magpie Tour. Presented by Frontier Touring, the Canadian four-piece will play five exclusive headline shows in Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.
With both their new album title – Magpie, due out October 25 via Colombia Records – and its lead single (listen here) inspired by our favourite birds, Peach Pit are ready to return to our shores once again. Across 11 tracks on the band’s latest and fourth studio album, members Neil Smith (vocals), Chris Vanderkooy (guitar), Peter Wilton (bass) and Mikey Pascuzzi (drums) showcase a masterclass in expansive arrangement and deeply felt songwriting – a winning formula that only continues the incredible trajectory Peach Pit have been on since their star-making debut EP Sweet FA in 2016.
Magpie, the follow-up to 2022’s From 2 to 3 (which features fan favourites ‘Give Up Baby Go’ and ‘Up Granville’), didn’t come easily. Initially inspired by The Beatles’ Let It Be recording sessions, as seen in Peter Jackson’s Get Back documentary, Peach Pit hoped to adopt a similar spontaneous approach. “We wanted to go into the studio with a bunch of songs that we’d flesh out and write on the fly,” Smith explains. “We’d done that a bunch of times before for singles here and there, so we were like, ‘Let’s try making a record that way’.” But after a few studio sessions in their native Vancouver that ultimately proved fruitless, the band felt creatively stuck. “At a certain point, we were like, “Damn, this isn’t really working for us,” Smith recalls. The band took a break in the process to head to Melbourne for their debut tour of Australia, where they found inspiration.
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Don’t miss the captivating Peach Pit live on stage in February 2025. Tickets go on sale Monday 30 September 30 at 11am (local time) via frontiertouring.com/peachpit, with presales for Frontier Members starting Thursday 26 September at 11am (local time) – see website for full info.
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PEACH PIT – THE MAGPIE TOUR
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AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
DECEMBER 2025
Presented by Frontier Touring
FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
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Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 26 September (11am local time)
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Begins: Monday 30 September (11am local time)
Friday 28 February
Freo.Social | Perth, WA
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Sunday 2 March
The Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD
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Wednesday 5 March
Forum Melbourne | Melbourne, VIC
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Friday 7 March
Enmore Theatre | Sydney, NSW
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Sunday 9 March
Powerstation | Auckland, NZ
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WHEN KEV MET BOB RIDES AGAIN: AUSTRALIA’S BELOVED MUSICAL ICONS KEVIN MITCHELL & BOB EVANS REUNITE FOR NATIONAL TOUR IN NOV/DEC
Off the back of the monumental success of the inaugural When Kev Met Bob tour last year, Australia’s beloved musical icons Kevin Mitchell and Bob Evans are reuniting for another momentous national tour in November and December, returning to capital cities and playing at a haul of new regional markets. Igniting audiences with its innovative blend of rock and melodic folk, and playing to sold-out venues across the country in 2023, Kev is thrilled to announce the return of the tour, aptly titled When Kev Met Bob Rides Again, with tickets onsale now from www.bobevans.com.au.
Two great singer-songwriters, Kevin Mitchell—frontman of the iconic post-grunge ‘90s rock band Jebediah, and treasured folk artist Bob Evans—both men driven by an unrelenting curiosity and desire to push boundaries. The fact they’re one and the same individual hardly matters, to Kev and Bob it’s all about the music.
When Kev Met Bob Rides Again will launch across the country, kicking off in Brunswick Heads on November 14, before making stops at Gold Coast, Brisbane, Belgrave (Victoria), Perth, Adelaide, Newcastle, Caringbah, Bulli and Sydney, finally, returning to Kev’s adopted hometown of Melbourne for a grand finale at the Northcote Social Club on December 14.
Fans can expect a captivating performance that spans over 30 years of music, blending the high-energy rock anthems of Kev’s seminal masterwork, Jebediah, with the reflective, acoustic melodies of his ARIA award-winning alter ego Bob Evans, featuring a carefully curated selection of fan favourites, alongside new additions from Mitchell’s extensive 12 album catalogue.
The tour will blur the lines between Kev and Bob’s unique styles, swapping out electric and acoustic instruments as needed. For diehard fans of both acts, the upcoming shows will be a celebration of what makes these two artists so special and revered by music fans across the country. “Last year I took the plunge with something that had been at the back of my mind for many years, playing a show that combined my Jebediah and Bob Evans songs together for the first time ever,” explains Kev. “For nearly 30 years I had kept them completely separate but now felt ready to step into a new era. The result was much more than I had expected, sold out shows and a peculiar feeling of completeness that was new. Simply put, it was the most satisfying run of shows I had done in years, and I knew straight away that I had to do it again. So why not now, at the end of 2024? In a year where Jebediah released their first new album in over a decade and with so many other Jebs and Bob songs to choose from, this new round of When Kev Met Bob shows will revisit the best moments from the last tour and add a whole batch of different songs into the mix, stretching all the way back to 1996 and right up to the present”.
When Kev Met Bob Rides Again is not just a return of a successful tour; it is a testament to Mitchell’s enduring love for music and his dedication to his craft. Kev’s alter-ego Bob was born even as Mitchell was at the height of his success with radio and festival mainstay Jebediah. While the band was recording their second album Of Someday Shambles in 1999, Kev began penning songs under his Bob Evans moniker. Since then, Bob has won multiple ARIA awards across his six-album career, with his most recent Tomorrowland released in 2021, and Jebediah just this year released OIKS, the band’s first new album in 13 years, with OIKS catapulting their iconic past and present into a dazzling new era. Over nearly three decades, Kev has continued to push the boundaries of his artistry, from the fuzz pedal guitar-driven energy of Jebediah’s alt-rock to the semi-acoustic stylings of Bob Evans.
When Kev Met Bob Rides Again promises to be an unmissable event, offering a unique opportunity to see two of Australia’s most beloved musical personas in the flesh, as one artist delivers a performance at the height of his creative achievement.
Decades of musical excellence and innovation once again culminate in a concert for the ages. When Kev Met Bob Rides Again promises to be an extraordinary tribute to one of this country’s best loved troubadours.
Tickets to When Kev Met Bob Rides Again are on sale now from www.bobevans.com.au.
WHEN KEV MET BOB RIDES AGAIN NATIONAL TOUR
Presented by Select Music and Catherine Haridy Management
THU 14 NOV | BRUNSWICK PICTURE HOUSE, BRUNSWICK HEADS NSW | 15+ | supported by Liv Marlton
Tickets available from www.eventfinda.com.au | 1800 710 499 | All Eventfinda Outlets
FRI 15 NOV | MO’S DESERT CLUBHOUSE, GOLD COAST QLD | 18+| supported by Liv Marlton and Bronte Eve
Tickets available from www.mosdesertclubhouse.
SAT 16 NOV | THE BRIGHTSIDE, BRISBANE QLD | 18+| supported by Katie Wighton
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
FRI 22 NOV | SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE VIC | 18+| supported by Amaya Laucirica
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
FRI 29 NOV | ROSEMOUNT HOTEL, PERTH WA | 18+| supported by Artfool
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
SAT 30 NOV | GRACE EMILY HOTEL, ADELAIDE SA | 18+| supported by Katie Pomery
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
THU 5 DEC | FLAMINGOS LIVE, NEWCASTLE NSW | 18+
Tickets available from www. | 02 4956 2066 | Venue
FRI 6 DEC | LANSDOWNE HOTEL, SYDNEY NSW | 18+| supported by Georgia Mooney
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au | 1300 GET TIX | All Moshtix Outlets
SAT 7 DEC | HUXLEYS, CARINGBAH NSW | 18+| supported by Georgia Mooney
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
SUN 8 DEC | HERITAGE HOTEL, BULLI NSW | 18+| supported by Georgia Mooney
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
SAT 14 DEC | NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB | MELBOURNE VIC | 18+| supported by Amaya Laucirica
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets
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Friday 3 January – The Timber Yard, Naarm/Melbourne
Electronic music icon, RL Grime has announced a Victorian exclusive headline show in Melbourne this summer. Presented by TEG Live and Untitled Group, the artist’s long-awaited return will take place in Melbourne at The Timber Yard, on Friday 3 January 2025.
RL Grime’s return to Australian shores marks his first headline appearance since 2018 followed closely by a series of festival performances in 2019 that left fans eagerly awaiting his return. His exclusive Melbourne show is part of his January visit, including performances at Wildlands Festival in Perth and Brisbane.
RL Grime’s viral remixes of Chief Keef’s “Love Sosa” and Kanye West’s “Mercy” garnered huge attention and praise, cementing him as an artist to watch. His unmistakable sound, sleek monochromatic aesthetic, animated music videos, and infamous annual Halloween mixes, featuring highly anticipated voice cameos from the likes of Pharrell, T-pain, Tony Hawk, and Guy Fieri, set him apart as one of the most innovative figures in his field.
The uncompromising artist has become a fixture in the fabric of live, electronic music across an entire list of flagship festivals, including Coachella & Lollapalooza as well as a pioneer in electronic music creation and production. His debut album “VOID” (2014) premiered as the top Electronic album in the United States, holding the #1 spot for a month. Prior to releasing his second album, he made rare appearances in collaborations with artists including Big Sean, Miguel, and Skrillex where shortly after in 2018 his second album “NOVA” was released. His latest album “PLAY”, released in 2023 under his own label Sable Valley, has been described as “a masterclass in innovation” by EDM.com.
Joining RL Grime on this one off show will be the incredible Ninajirachi and Kaliopi.
Tickets will disappear for RL Grime’s only Melbourne headline show. Do not miss the chance to experience this truly one-of-a-kind, innovative artist live in Melbourne.
Presale Registration HERE
Presale tickets go on sale 12PM AEST Wednesday 18 September
Tickets on sale 12PM AEST Thursday 19 September
GRINSPOON KICK OFF ‘whatever, whenever, wherever’ 43 DATE AUS TOUR
Australian rock icons Grinspoon are psyched to hit the road for their anticipated whatever, whenever, wherever tour, set to kick off tonight with a sold out show at Ballina RSL, before rolling on to sold out shows at Vinnie’s Dive Bar (Gold Coast) tomorrow and The Tivoli (Brisbane) on Friday, before moving to Toowoomba on Saturday and back to the Gold Coast on Sunday. The extensive tour, a run of 43 shows nationally, has fans from all pockets of the country eagerly anticipating the chance to see Grinspoon perform live at some of Australia’s best loved venues.
Following the release of the band’s new album, whatever, whatever, Grinspoon landed an impressive #3 ARIA Album chat debut for their 8th studio album release, their first new release in 12 years. The record’s success underscores the band’s enduring appeal and their ability to deliver music that resonates deeply with their audience.
Grinspoon’s tour promises an electrifying experience, celebrating their new music while paying homage to the hits that have defined their career. Each show will feature a dynamic setlist that includes tracks from whatever, whatever alongside fan favorites from their extensive back catalogue.
“One cannot help but be bursting at the proverbial seams with the imminent arrival of the ‘whatever, whenever, wherever’ tour. We cannot wait to play these songs to people because they’re new; we also cannot wait to see the people because we haven’t seen them for so long. Mackay I’m looking at you, Cairns, what’s it been? Seven years?
It fills us with great excitement, joy, and danceathons, anticipating our touchdown in the regional areas and in the capital cities, especially on Tuesday nights. Why Tuesday nights? Because Tuesday night is a night that people could be partying but they don’t. It’s kind of the rejected night, Tuesdays. Where restaurants and movie theatres run special offers to fill empty seats. We want to bring Tuesdays back to the masses. We wanna make Tuesdays part of the vernacular again. What are you doing Tuesday? This should be the new, ‘what are you doing Friday?’ This is our mission. What are you doing Tuesday? We’re seeing Grinspoon. That’s what we’re doing. What are you doing Wednesday? We’re gonna go see Grinspoon again, because they were so good on Tuesday. So forget Friday, forget Saturdays. Let’s do Tuesdays. See you soon? – Phil Jamieson.
Tickets for the remaining shows are selling fast, and fans are encouraged to secure their spots soon to avoid disappointment. For more information on tour dates and ticket availability, please visit Grinspoon’s official website.
With 13 ARIA Award nominations, over half a million records sold, and an untouchable live reputation, their impact on contemporary Australian rock is undeniable. Grinspoon’s influence continues to shape the Australian rock scene, and whatever, whatever is a testament to their lasting legacy and creative rejuvenation.
Set to tear up stages around Australia with Press Club as main support for all shows, tickets to the band’s extensive 43 date ‘whatever, whenever, wherever’ tour are moving fast.
Ballina, Southport, Brisbane x 2, Gladstone, Mackay, Townsville, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Pooraka, Adelaide, Barwon Heads and Perth shows are already sold out.
Tickets to remaining shows are available from grinspoon.com.au/.
Grinspoon ‘whatever, whenever, wherever’ tour
Presented by Triple M, with Press Club as main support
TUE 17 SEP | BALLINA RSL, NORTHERN RIVERS | NSW | 18+ GA / AA | 7-10 pm *SOLD OUT
Tickets available from the Club & https://grinspoon.oztix.com.
WED 18 SEP | VINNIE’S DIVE BAR, SOUTHPORT, GOLD COAST NRTH | QLD | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm *SOLD OUT
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
FRI 20 SEP | THE TIVOLI THEATRE, BRISBANE | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *SOLD OUT
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | 1300 446 925 | All Ticketmaster Outlets
SAT 21 SEP | THE POWERHOUSE, TOOWOOMBA | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *final tx
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
SUN 22 SEP | MIAMI MARKETTA LANEWAY, GOLD COAST | QLD | 18+ GA Floor O12+Guardian | 4-8pm *low tx
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
TUE 24 SEP | THE DAG PUB, D’AGUILAR | QLD | 18+ GA / AA+ Guardian | 7-10 pm *low tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
WED 25 SEP | MULTIPLEX CONVENTION CENTRE, BUNDABERG | QLD | 18+ GA / AA+ Guardian | 7-10 pm *venue upgrade
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
FRI 27 SEP | HARVEY RD TAVERN, GLADSTONE | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *SOLD OUT
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
SAT 28 SEP | GREAT WESTERN HOTEL, ROCKHAMPTON | QLD | 18+ GA /AA | 7:30-10:30 pm
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
TUE 1 OCT | SEABREEZE HOTEL, MACKAY |QLD | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm *SOLD OUT
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.
WED 2 OCT | MAGNUMS HOTEL, AIRLIE BEACH | QLD | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm *final tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.
FRI 4 OCT | QUEENS BEACH HOTEL, BOWEN | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *low tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
SAT 5 OCT | DALRYMPLE HOTEL, TOWNSVILLE | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *SOLD OUT
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
MON 7 OCT | HINCHINBROOK SHIRE HALL, INGHAM |QLD | 18+ GA | 5:30-9 pm *final tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.
FRI 11 OCT | BURDEKIN MEMORIAL HALL, HOME HILL (AYR) | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *final tx
Tickets from www.burdekintheatre.com.
SAT 12 OCT | BROTHERS LEAGUES CLUB, CAIRNS | QLD | 18+ GA / AA | 7:30-10:30 pm *final tx
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from the Club https://grinspoon.oztix.com.
WED 16 OCT | THE STATION, SUNSHINE COAST | QLD | 18+ GA/AA/VIP | 6:30-9:30 pm
Tickets available from https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/
FRI 18 OCT | RACEHORSE HOTEL, IPSWICH | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *final tx
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
SAT 19 OCT | THE PRINCESS THEATRE, WOOLLONGABBA | QLD | 18+ GA Floor/ AA seated balcony | 7:30-10:30 pm *SOLD OUT
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | 1300 446 925 | All Ticketmaster Outlets
SUN 20 OCT | DISTILLERY ROAD BREWERY, BEENLEIGH | QLD | 18+ GA Floor / 12+ AA | 4:30-8pm
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
TUE 22 OCT | METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY | NSW | 18+ GA Floor, AA RES Balcony | 7-10 pm *low tx
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets
FRI 25 OCT | SAWTELL RSL, COFFS HARBOUR | NSW | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *SOLD OUT
Plus Purple Disturbance. Tickets available from Club & https://grinspoon.oztix.com.
SAT 26 OCT | WEST TAMWORTH LGS, TAMWORTH | NSW | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm
Plus Purple Disturbance. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
SUN 27 OCT | FINNIAN’S TAVERN, PORT MACQUARIE | NSW | 18+ GA 5-8:30pm *SOLD OUT
Plus Korderoy. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
TUE 29 OCT | UNI – BAR ON THE HILL, NEWCASTLE | NSW | 18+ GA /AA | 7-10 pm *low tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
WED 30 OCT | DRIFTERS WHARF, GOSFORD| NSW | 18+ GA| 7-10 pm *low tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.
FRI 1 NOV | SYDNEY COLISEUM, ROOTY HILL| NSW | 18+ GA & RES / AA balcony | 7:30-10:30 pm
Plus Purple Disturbance. Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets
SAT 2 NOV | THE CUBE, CAMPBELLTOWN | NSW | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *final tx
Plus PUFF. Tickets available from https://www.thecube.net.
SUN 3 NOV | WAVES TOWRADGI BEACH HOTEL, WOLLONGONG |NSW | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm
Plus PUFF. Tickets available from https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/
TUE 05 NOV | 170 RUSSELL ST, MELBOURNE | VIC | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm *final tx
Tickets available from https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/
FRI 8 NOV | BRIDGEWAY HOTEL, POORAKA, ADELAIDE | SA | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *SOLD OUT
Plus Ocar The Wild. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
SAT 9 NOV | THE GOV , ADELAIDE | SA | 18+ GA / AA+ guardian | 7:30-10:30 pm *SOLD OUT
Plus Ocar The Wild. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
SUN 10 NOV | NORTHERN SOUND SYSTEM EVENT CENTRE, ELIZABETH | SA| LIC/AA |5-8pm *final tx
Tickets available from NSS Tickets available from https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/
TUE 12 NOV | COMMERCIAL HOTEL, SOUTH MORANG |VIC | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm *final tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.
WED 13 NOV | VILLAGE GREEN, MULGRAVE | VIC | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm *final tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.
FRI 15 NOV | PIER BANDROOM, FRANKSTON | VIC | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *final tx
Plus Daddy Issues. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.
SAT 16 NOV | ALL SEASONS, BENDIGO | VIC | 18+ GA | 7:30-10.30 pm *final tx
Plus Daddy Issues. Tickets from https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/
SUN 17 NOV | BARWON HEADS HOTEL, SURF COAST | VIC | 18+ GA / AA TBC | 6:30-9:30 pm *SOLD OUT
Plus Daddy Issues. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.
TUE 26 NOV | ASTOR THEATRE, PERTH | WA | 18+ GA Floor, AA Balcony | 7-10 pm *SOLD OUT
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849 | All Ticketek Outlets
FRI 29 NOV | MUNDARING WEIR HOTEL, MUNDARING | WA | 18+ GA | 6:30-10:30 pm *low tx
Plus Lonesome Dove. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.
TUE 3 DEC | COUNTRY CLUB TASMANIA, LAUNCESTON | TAS | 18+ GA & RES/ AA Balcony | 7-10 pm *low tx
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | 1300 446 925 | All Ticketmaster Outlets
WED 4 DEC | FRANKIE J’s, DEVONPORT | TAS | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm *final tx
Tickets from https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/
FRI 06 DEC | ODEON THEATRE, HOBART | TAS | 18+ GA Floor, RES Balcony AA | 7:30-10.30pm
Tickets available from https://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/
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Empire of the Sun announce Crooked Colours and Sumner as special guests on the Ask That God Australian Tour Oct-Nov
Tour kicks off next month | Sydney and Perth sold out
Australian electronic dance group Crooked Colours and alt-electro duo Sumner will join Empire of the Sun as special guests on the Ask That God Australian Tour this Oct & Nov
Sumner join Empire of the Sun on all dates, with Crooked Colours joining in Melbourne and Brisbane only
Sydney and Perth sold out
Final Melbourne and Brisbane tickets on sale now via frontiertouring.com/
Frontier Touring is excited to announce Empire of the Sun’s ‘Ask That God’ Australian Tour will be an all-Aussie affair – with alt-dance group Crooked Colours and Tasmanian alt-electro duo Sumner joining the electro pop wizards as special guests on their tour this October & November.
Kicking off next month at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (sold out) on Thursday 24 October, Empire of the Sun’s iconic return with a kaleidoscopic holistic live show will head to Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne on Saturday 26 October then onto Riverstage, Brisbane on Tuesday 29 October before a west coast show at Red Hill Auditorium, Perth (sold out) on Friday 1 November.
Final Melbourne and Brisbane tickets are on sale now via frontiertouring.com/
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Watch: Empire Of The Sun – Happy Like You (Official Video)
Empire of the Sun, the visionary Australian electronic duo comprising Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, have been making waves across the world with phenomenal live shows and anthemic smash hits for the last decade as one of Australia’s most successful musical exports. Hits include ‘Walking On A Dream’, ‘Alive’, ‘We Are The People’, ‘High And Low’, ‘Half Mast’ and ‘Standing On The Shore’.
With over 6.6 million albums sold globally and a staggering 12.7 billion streams, Empire of the Sun’s have released four studio albums, Walking On A Dream (2008), Ice On The Dune (2013), Two Vines (2016) and 2024’s Ask That God, their first studio album in eight years featuring the visually stunning videos, ‘Changes’, ‘Music On The Radio’ and ‘Cherry Blossom’, ‘The Feeling You Get’ and ‘Happy Like You’.
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Watch: Crooked Colours – Flow (Official Video)
Alt-dance group Crooked Colours will join as special guests on Empire of the Sun’s Melbourne and Brisbane dates.
Crooked Colours are the live electronic dance act from Fremantle, Western Australia. Forming in 2013 the band have gone on to release three critically acclaimed albums Vera in 2017, Langata in 2019 and Tomorrows in 2022. These albums include 4 x platinum award singles ‘Flow’, ‘I Hope You Get It‘, ‘Do It Like You’ and ‘Love Language‘ as well as 6 further gold accredited singles in Australia.
Well known for their high energy live performances, the band has toured extensively internationally including numerous internationally recognised festivals such as Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, Life Is Beautiful, Splendour In The Grass, Spilt Milk & Rhythm & Vines to name a few. The band have amassed over 1 billion combined streams across all streaming platforms as well as sold-out headline tours around the world.
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Watch: Sumner – Stranded (Official Video)
Joining Empire of the Sun on all Australian dates is alt-electro duo Sumner. Comprised of Chloe Wilson and Jack McLaine, the Tassie pair have garnered critical acclaim for their captivating melodies, intricate electronic production, and authentic lyrics.
Catching the world’s attention in 2018 with their self-released material, Sumner signed to Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes’ (PNAU) label Lab78 soon after. Releasing their single ‘Stranded’ in 2021, this marked the beginning of a series of singles co-written and produced by PNAU, that propelled the Tasmanian duo to new heights. With over 2.5 million streams and heavy airplay, the song quickly became triple J’s most-played track for over a week.
Sumner has recently supported acclaimed artists such as SAFIA, PNAU and Boo Seeka and has performed at Party In The Paddock, For The Love and Wine Machine, leaving audiences wanting more of their addictive live show.
Don’t miss the incredible Empire of the Sun with special guests Crooked Colours and Sumner this October and November!
EMPIRE OF THE SUN
ASK THAT GOD AUSTRALIAN TOUR
OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2024
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS CROOKED COLOURS (MELB & BRIS ONLY) & SUMNER (ALL DATES)
Presented by Frontier Touring
FINAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW
via frontiertouring.com/
Thursday 24 October
Hordern Pavilion | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages
SOLD OUT
Saturday 26 October
Sidney Myer Music Bowl | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages
SELLING FAST
ticketek.com.au
Tuesday 29 October
Riverstage | Brisbane, QLD
Lic. All Ages
SELLING FAST
ticketmaster.com.au
Friday 1 November
Red Hill Auditorium | Perth, WA
Licensed 13+*
SOLD OUT
*Persons 12 & Under are not permitted. 13-17 year olds are permitted if accompanied by a guardian and must remain with them at all times.
Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers.
We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.
FRINGE FLAVOURS NIGHT MARKET:
QUEEN VIC’S NEW SPRING SERIES RETURNS THIS WEEK
FAST FACTS
When + Time: Every Wednesday from 18 September to 16 October | 5:00pm-10:00pm
Where: Queen Victoria Market – corner Queen and Therry Streets, Melbourne
Parking: Available in the multi-level undercover car park at 452 Queen St, Melbourne
Pricing: Free entry with food, beverages, and goods for purchase
Queen Victoria Market’s popular night market series returns this week for its spring iteration. Partnering with Melbourne Fringe Festival, Fringe Flavours Night Market will bring to life an unparalleled experience of what Melbourne is all about: arts, culture, food and shopping.
Running for five weeks, Queen Vic’s iconic open-air sheds will burst to life with food trucks and stalls, bars and a diverse range of wares from local makers and creators.
Come for the feast, stay for the Fringe! Visitors can feast on a multitude of Melbourne street food while being entertained by Melbourne Fringe Festival’s most spectacular performances.
With no entry fee, visitors are encouraged to come hungry and get ready to eat their art out!
FOOD
Foodies won’t be disappointed with tantalising highlights including:
Pierogi Pierogi: Savour plates and platters of their famous Polish dumplings.
La Trafila: Artisan handmade pasta including Bolognese; sun dried tomato with ricotta and basil pesto; broccoli with garlic and chilli infused oil; and creamy mushroom and truffle.
Boy Churrasco’s: Choose from a selection of meat meals – picanha, chicken, chorizo, pork belly or beef asado – served with salad and smoked chipotle mayo.
La Mano: Delight in smoked beef cheek and cheese tacos or pork and pineapple tacos for a taste sensation like no other.
Toyoki Souffle: Indulge in original, golden custard, fruit lover, matcha green tea or acai souffles.
Crème Brûlée Donuts: Treat yourself to custard and Nutella filled donuts.
Oksusu: For those wanting something a little more unique – corn ice-cream and corn cheese.
DRINKS
Beverage enthusiasts can indulge with three spring-inspired bar menus:
Berry Refreshing Cocktail Bar: blueberry, strawberry, raspberry and blackberry cocktails.
The Margarita Station with jalapeno pineapple and blood orange margs.
Fringe Flavours Bar will be slingingBrick Lane beers, wines from ReWine, spiced rum and gin and tonic cocktails.
ENTERTAINMENT
Fringe Flavours Night Market is packed with entertainment to enhance the experience with performances across the season from:
Tash York (cabaret): Witness the wine-loving antics and witty repartee of this multi-talented cabaret performer known for her dynamic voice and energy.
GRRL Power (music): Get ready for a powerful performance by Fem Belling, Chelsea Wilson, Parvyn Singh and Ofa Fotu as they captivate audiences with their iconic girl-band bangers.
Ruby Slippers (burlesque): Prepare for a high-femme kaleidoscopic performance full of extroversion and light perversion by the globally recognised artist.
Throw Catch Collective (circus): Be amazed by the virtuosic juggling and boundless energy of Australia’s best jugglers blending rhythm, movement and playfulness into a mesmerising circus show.
Bettie Bombshell (burlesque):
Darby James (cabaret): Discover this rising star and unique talent in a captivating cabaret performance.
Boyd Kelly (music): Groove through the Night Market to soulful, funky beats from this innovative DJ.
Your new track ‘A Chosen Death’ packs a punch! Can you tell us a bit about the inspiration behind the song and the themes you wanted to explore?
A Chosen Death was brought to fruition through a deep look into our post pandemic world and the increasingly unhinged and polarised views being fed to the public through traditional media. It poses the question ‘Can we really trust the narrative of our elected leaders or that of whomever is pulling their strings?’. We hope to invite critical thought and observation as well as hope that if we all speak our truth things may get better.
The track dives into post-pandemic life and polarised views in the media. How did the chaos of recent years influence your songwriting process?
From Scott: It’s really opened my eyes to how fragile society is. It’s been hard to put what I’ve wanted to into words without wrongfully condemning myself and by proxy the rest of the band. I’ve never wanted to get political or impose my personal views on anyone. So it’s important for me to write lyrics that everyone can find their own meaning in.
You’ve posed some big questions in the lyrics, like whether we can trust our leaders. What do you hope listeners will take away from the track?
From Scott: I hope to inspire a healthy criticism of our authority and social trends but ultimately the courage to speak ones truth.
What was it like working with Garath Hargreaves on production? Did he help bring a fresh perspective to your sound?
It is always a pleasure working with Gary. He has produced our whole discography and we don’t know if we’ll ever work with anyone else. He has a very good ear for Metalcore production and continuously helps us get the sound we are looking for. Gary also puts a lot into our live sound. He will also be our sound engineer for our tour in Oct/Nov.
You’re kicking off the ‘A Chosen Death’ tour in October. What can fans expect from these live shows? Any surprises in store?
We hope to just go out there and give it our best every single night. We have put a lot of work into constructing a set list that will accommodate our earliest fans to our newest. We hope to bring dynamics into our set that will form a journey to the people in the crowd.
You’ve toured with some heavy hitters like Volumes and Gravemind. How does it feel to get back on the road with new music after the pandemic?
It is very refreshing getting back on the road after the pandemic. During the pandemic we had to cancel our first headline tour around Australia along with our first international show. We were unsure if we would be able to pick up the pieces when the dust cleared. Thankfully we were able to get a couple of opportunities to tour again in 2023 & are stoked that we are able to head out on a headline tour this year.
You’ve got a knack for blending bone-crushing breakdowns with melodic hooks. How do you strike that balance when writing songs like ‘A Chosen Death’?
We all listen to a pretty wide variety of music which lends itself inherently to a bit of a mix when it comes to writing. We almost always write the instrumentals first and fit the vocal placement and lyrical content to the mood of the finished song. Generally when we’re writing we naturally lean towards finding contrast, usually having clean/melodic sections directly before or after heavy sections, blending heavy vocals into the choruses or having both vocalists sing/scream different lyrics at the same time and using a variety of synth/electronics to build the mood of the track. Often we’ll carry the same electronics over from the melodic sections to the heavy sections to help tie them together musically.
The song’s title has a bit of a grim edge. What does ‘A Chosen Death’ mean to you, and how does it tie into the broader message of the track?
A Chosen Death refers directly to the state in which the world has found itself in. Polarising views pushed by government and media have driven humans further and further apart, effectively causing the death of a cohesively functioning society. The catch is that we elected these representatives and we feed back into the media narrative, thereby becoming a death we chose ourselves.
Your upcoming shows are spread across some iconic Aussie venues. Do you have a favourite city to play in, or a memory from past gigs that stands out?
Obviously, our home town of Brisbane is where a lot of the bigger/ most memorable shows we have played, But if we were to pick a town away from home it would have to be Melbourne. Melbourne crowds always seem to welcome us with open arms and we always get a really positive response after every show there.
After the tour, what’s next for UNI/VS? Are there more singles or perhaps a full album in the works?
We have sported the idea of doing a full length album but with the current size of the band and how people consume music in this day and age, we are unsure if putting the energy into a full length is the right thing to do. New music is definitely in the works, how we release it e.g. a full length, EP or singles is still unknown. We are also working on hitting some locations around Australia we haven’t played before, mostly regional towns but are pushing hard to get over to Perth as well.
SHOWS
Friday 5th of October – The Valley Loft – Brisbane
Saturday 12th of October – The Burdekin Hotel – Sydney
Sunday 13th of October – La La La’s – Wollongong
Saturday 2nd of November – Laundry Bar – Melbourne
Sunday 3rd of November – Crown & Anchor – Adelaide