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The Rions Unveil New EP, Announce Aus Tour

by the partae September 27, 2024

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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.

September 27, 2024 0 comments

Peach Pit Announce 2025 Australia & New Zealand Tour

by the partae September 24, 2024

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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.

“I was struck by how magpies are seen as both good and bad omens,” says Smith of Australia’s beloved avian. This duality resonated with the singer, especially in relation to his decision to quit drinking as well as the ups and downs the band experienced while creating Magpie. “The album reflects those highs and lows, from heartbreak to new love.”

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.

‘Peach Pit pulls fans’ heartstrings with cutting emotional lyrics and guitar riffs that move the soul’ – 303 Magazine

PEACH PIT – THE MAGPIE TOUR
With special guests tba
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
DECEMBER 2025
Presented by Frontier Touring

FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
via frontiertouring.com/peachpit
Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 26 September (11am local time)
or until presale allocation exhausted

TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Monday 30 September (11am local time)

Friday 28 February
Freo.Social | Perth, WA
18+
moshtix.com.au

Sunday 2 March
The Fortitude Music Hall | Brisbane, QLD
Lic. All Ages
ticketmaster.com.au

Wednesday 5 March
Forum Melbourne | Melbourne, VIC
18+
ticketek.com.au

Friday 7 March
Enmore Theatre | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages
ticketek.com.au

Sunday 9 March
Powerstation | Auckland, NZ
18+
ticketmaster.co.nz

frontiertouring.com/peachpit

September 24, 2024 0 comments

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WHEN KEV MET BOB RIDES AGAIN – Nov/Dec Aus Tour

by the partae September 24, 2024

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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 5 DEC | FLAMINGOS LIVE, NEWCASTLE NSW | 18+
Tickets available from www. | 02 4956 2066 | Venue

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September 24, 2024 0 comments

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RL GRIME ANNOUNCES MELBOURNE EXCLUSIVE SHOW

by the partae September 18, 2024

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Friday 3 January – The Timber Yard, Naarm/Melbourne

PRESALE REGISTRATION

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

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September 18, 2024 0 comments

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GRINSPOON KICK OFF 43 DATE AUS TOUR

by the partae September 17, 2024

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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 8^th 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

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.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

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.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

FRI 27 SEP | HARVEY RD TAVERN, GLADSTONE | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *SOLD OUT
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

TUE 1 OCT | SEABREEZE HOTEL, MACKAY |QLD | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm *SOLD OUT
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

WED 2 OCT | MAGNUMS HOTEL, AIRLIE BEACH | QLD | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm *final tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

FRI 4 OCT | QUEENS BEACH HOTEL, BOWEN | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *low tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

SAT 5 OCT | DALRYMPLE HOTEL, TOWNSVILLE | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *SOLD OUT
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

MON 7 OCT | HINCHINBROOK SHIRE HALL, INGHAM |QLD | 18+ GA | 5:30-9 pm *final tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

FRI 11 OCT | BURDEKIN MEMORIAL HALL, HOME HILL (AYR) | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *final tx
Tickets from www.burdekintheatre.com.au/burdekin-memorial-hall Box Off: 07 4783 9880

FRI 18 OCT | RACEHORSE HOTEL, IPSWICH | QLD | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm *final tx
Plus IXARAS. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix 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.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

SAT 26 OCT | WEST TAMWORTH LGS, TAMWORTH | NSW | 18+ GA | 7:30-10:30 pm
Plus Purple Disturbance. Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

WED 30 OCT | DRIFTERS WHARF, GOSFORD| NSW | 18+ GA| 7-10 pm *low tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix 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.au Box Office Ph 02 4625 0000

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.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

TUE 12 NOV | COMMERCIAL HOTEL, SOUTH MORANG |VIC | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm *final tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

WED 13 NOV | VILLAGE GREEN, MULGRAVE | VIC | 18+ GA | 7-10 pm *final tx
Tickets available from https://grinspoon.oztix.com.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

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.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix 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.au/ | 1300 762 545 | All Oztix Outlets

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September 17, 2024 0 comments

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Empire of the Sun: Crooked Colours, Sumner – Tour!

by the partae September 16, 2024

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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/empireofthesun

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/empireofthesun

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’.

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.

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/empireofthesun

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.

September 16, 2024 0 comments

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Fringe Flavours – Queen Vic Market’s night market returns

by the partae September 16, 2024

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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): Experience one of the world’s top burlesque artists who promises a family-friendly performance that will leave audiences speechless.

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.

September 16, 2024 0 comments

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Challenging the Narrative: UNI/VS on Truth and Trust

by the partae September 16, 2024

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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

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UNI/VS Release “A Chosen Death” announce East Coast headliner

by the partae September 13, 2024

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UNI/VS share reflective new single “A Chosen Death” and announce East Coast headliner

Brisbane metalcore outfit UNI/VS has returned with their latest single, A Chosen Death, alongside the announcement of their A Chosen Death Australian Tour, which will run across the East Coast in October and November. Tickets are on sale now!

Their first release of the year, A Chosen Death is a fierce return from the four-piece, blending chugging guitar riffs, intense vocals, and emotional cleans. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Garath Hargreaves (Wildheart, Young Lions), the song explores life post-pandemic and questions the increasingly polarized and unhinged narratives often portrayed in traditional media.

“We wanted to pose the question, ‘Can we really trust the narrative of our elected leaders or that of whomever is pulling their strings?’” the band explains. “We hope to encourage critical thinking and observation, as well as inspire hope that if we all speak our truth, things might improve.”

The band will bring their explosive live performances to five shows across Australia in October and November. Presented by Stronghold Booking and joined by special guests st.sinner, the tour will kick off at The Valley Loft in Brisbane on October 4, followed by The Burdekin Hotel in Sydney on October 12, La La La’s in Wollongong on October 13, Laundry Bar in Melbourne on November 2, and concluding at Crown & Anchor in Adelaide on November 3.

UNI/VS, consisting of Scott Willis (vocals), Michael Ryan (guitar/vocals), Nik Sudweeks (drums), and Shaw Schmidt (bass), formed in Brisbane in 2017 and quickly gained recognition in Australia’s heavy music scene. Known for their melodic hooks, crushing breakdowns, and introspective lyrics, the band has earned a loyal following and toured extensively across the country, sharing stages with acts such as Volumes (US), Gravemind, Patient Sixty-Seven, and Crooked Royals (NZ).

With hundreds of thousands of digital streams to their name, UNI/VS is poised to continue their momentum with their new music and upcoming tour.

Don’t miss out on seeing UNI/VS live at a venue near you! A Chosen Death is streaming now on all major platforms.

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

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September 13, 2024 0 comments

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Viva Acid Pays Homage to Chicago’s Acid House Scene

by the partae September 12, 2024

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Viva Acid Pays Homage to Chicago’s Acid House Scene with 4th Annual Talks and Workshops series

Chicago focused event organizers and cultural pioneers Viva Acid return for their highly anticipated fourth season. Celebrating Chicago’s vibrant Acid House scene and community from October 3rd – 6th at the Podlasie Club, in the city where it all began.

Spread across four days, Viva Acid will be hosting a series of accessible events, workshops and conversations that foster creativity and further inspire innovation.

Viva Acid 2024 champions collaboration and the development of deep belonging within our creative community. This year’s theme is transcending scarcity to build resilient, flourishing ecosystems through collective creativity. At a time where the path to success is ever-changing, these talks act as a reminder of the foundations the house music scene was built on, and the importance of connection in breaking through the noise.

Across the four days, talks will cover a range of industry subjects, from ‘Maximizing Reach’ to ‘Marketing Authenticity’, while workshops will focus on production, with topics including ‘Approaching Remixing’ and ‘Creating What You Hear’. Attendees to the event will receive immense value and knowledge from pioneers of the scene such as Gene Farris, DJ Hyperactive, Radio Slave, Glenn Underground and countless more.

Thursday 3rd will also see the premiere of ‘Children Of Acid’. The deep-dive documentary, produced by Viva Acid in partnership with production company Baffe, catalogs the rich tapestries of Chicago’s vibrant rave scene – a must see for anyone interested in the history and emergence of acid house.

It wouldn’t be a Acid House music conference without performances, and the line-up for Viva 2024’s parties is equally as impressive. Watch acts such as Radio Slave, Flores Negras, Lauren Flax b2b DJ Slugo, Steve Noah, Microdot, Glenn Underground and many more take to the stage, showcasing the skill that saw them rise to the top of their scene.

At a time when the goalposts are constantly changing and burgeoning artists can sometimes lose sight of music at the center of what they do, Viva Acid’s schedule is a timely reminder of the solid foundations on which the scene was built upon for those looking to make a real impact with their music.

Dates: October 3rd – 6th

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/viva-acid-52975640723

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September 12, 2024 0 comments

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La Paloma announces Autumn 2024 program

by the partae September 12, 2024

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Barcelona’s legendary nightclub La Paloma announces Autumn 2024 program

The Autumn program features appearances from Theo Parrish, Antal, Nightmares On Wax, Hot Chip, Danilo Plessow (MCDE) B2B Hugo LX, Egyptian Lover & more

Barcelona’s mythical ballroom, La Paloma, have announced their autumn club program. The club, which is the oldest in Europe, originally opened in 1903, has been operating a phased re-opening following several years of closure.

Throughout September the club will welcome Antal, Machinedrum (Live), Danilo Plessow B2B Hugo LX (All Night Long) and Fantastic Man, with Barcelona-based Mainline Collective and queer extravaganza Loco Bingo continuing their ongoing residencies.

Rolling into October, Egyptian Lover, Luke Una, Mr. Bongo, and Ruby Savage will all feature as part of the club’s Saturday program, with Glove Party also hosting an event. Booked in for Friday nights are Weval, GAZZI, softchaos, Chico Blanco and DJ Sweet6teen amongst others, with parties hosted by local crews PPL United, Mainline Collective and ODD CLUB.

Looking ahead to November, Theo Parrish (All Night Long), Nightmares On Wax, Toy Tonics DJs, Bradley Zero (All Night Long), and Hot Chip DJs have been locked in as the club switches to its ‘tardeo’ schedule for the winter, a traditional late evening format running from 19:30 – 02:00. Alongside this, dates are confirmed for local crews Poly Ritmo Club, Mainline Collective and Jokkoo Collective.

Located on the border of Sant Antoni and Raval, the 1,000-capacity club has already welcomed Francois K, Gilles Peterson, David Rodigan, Branko, Adrian Sherwood, Ge-Ology, Sadar Bahar and a host of other names this year.

The 1,000-capacity club is a work of art, dating from 1903, featuring a perfectly symmetrical interior maintained carefully since 1919, in a rich red and gold baroque style, with unreserved booth seating available at dancefloor level and on the upstairs balcony floor.

The club was previously closed for some years, but has become a welcome re-addition to Barcelona’s nightlife since undergoing a phased re-opening across the last 18 months.

Tickets to all events are now on sale via La Paloma’s website, Resident Advisor, and Dice

La Paloma:
Website | Instagram

Tickets:
Resident Advisor | Dice

September 12, 2024 0 comments

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Unwritten Law on Schooner or Later Harbour Cruise

by the partae September 10, 2024

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UNWRITTEN LAW

PLAYING THE BEST FROM ELVA & THE BLACK ALBUM

LIVE ON SYDNEY HARBOUR
w/ Guests CLAY J GLADSTONE
ANGELAS DISH & ZION

OCTOBER 20, 2024 – 2-6PM
LIC / ALL AGES – Casino Wharf, Pyrmont

LIMITED CAPACITY
On sale Wed Sep 11 from 12pm (AEST)

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TO GET A TICKET?

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September 10, 2024 0 comments

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THE KILLERS RETURN TO AUSTRALIA IN NOV/DEC 2024

by the partae September 10, 2024

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It’s 20 years since The Killers blasted on to the music scene with their iconic ARIA #1 debut album Hot Fuss. In celebration, The Killers have confirmed they will be heading to Australia this November/December with shows in Townsville, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne.

In extra exciting news for fans in Sydney and Melbourne, The Killers are confirmed for two concerts in each city, with the first a Rebel Diamonds concert, featuring back-to-back chart-toppers from across their extensive career and the second, a dedicated performance of Hot Fuss in its entirety, with a few extra surprises thrown in.

Townsville will be kicking off the Australian tour dates, with this being the very first time The Killers have performed in the Queensland city. Both Townsville and Brisbane will be hosting the Rebel Diamonds best of concert.

No strangers to our shores, The Killers have been firmly adopted as favourite sons of Australia, even performing a universally acclaimed set at the AFL Grand Final in 2017. They most recently released new single Bright Lights, a track lauded by Rolling Stone as ‘anthemic’ and by NME as ‘euphoric’. The band have been performing the new single at their Hot Fuss sold out residency in their hometown of Las Vegas this past month to widespread accolades.

Presales start Tuesday 10 September – head to frontiertouring.com/thekillers for details. General on sale tickets are available from Thursday 12 September 4pm local time. Don’t miss out on seeing The Killers live this November/December.

THE KILLERS
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
November/December 2024
Presented by Frontier Touring

FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
via frontiertouring.com/thekillers
Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 10 September (3pm local)
or until presale allocation exhausted

TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Thursday 12 September (4pm local)

ALL SHOWS ALL AGES

Saturday 30 November – Rebel Diamonds
Queensland Country Bank Stadium | Townsville, QLD
All Ages
axs.com.au

Friday 6 December – Rebel Diamonds
Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW
All Ages
ticketek.com.au

Saturday 7 December – Hot Fuss
Qudos Bank Arena | Sydney, NSW
All Ages
ticketek.com.au

Monday 9 December – Rebel Diamonds
Brisbane Entertainment Centre | Brisbane, QLD
All Ages
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Thursday 12 December – Rebel Diamonds
Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC
All Ages
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Friday 13 December – Hot Fuss
Rod Laver Arena | Melbourne, VIC
All Ages
ticketek.com.au

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September 10, 2024 0 comments

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Mysteryland’s groundbreaking finale: A tribute to life and nature

by the partae September 10, 2024

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Visitors are blown away by a 10-minute choreography with fully integrated 600 drones, fireworks, 3D video, lights, music, and vocals

After a three-day sun-drenched weekend, Mysteryland once again solidified its position as a pioneer in the festival world with a breathtaking and unprecedented finale that left attendees in awe. For the first time ever, a 10-minute choreography seamlessly combined 600 drones, fireworks, 3D video, lights, music, and vocals into a spectacular end show unlike anything seen before. This cutting-edge performance, developed in collaboration with TWOFIFTYK DRNS (known for their shows at Burning Man) and world’s biggest beer brand BUD, pushed the boundaries of festival experiences. The drones were fully integrated into the finale, transforming the stage from a 30-meter centerpiece into a towering 120-meter-high spectacle of light and technology.

Rosanne Janmaat, CEO ID&T: “I am completely overwhelmed by this next level show and beyond proud of our team. Special shout out to our creative team who created pure magic with this end show. We look back on a fantastic edition in which we took a wonderful step in a new direction with Mysteryland. ‘Celebrating life’ is central to everything we do, and it was very special to close this sunny edition with an end show of this size, in which that theme formed the common thread. We are grateful for our crew, partners, artists and of course our amazing visitors. We can’t wait to show them what we have in store for next year!”

Sander ter Braak, TWOFIFTYK DRNS: “What we created here with Mysteryland goes far beyond just a drone show. The 600 drones are part of a fully integrated 10-minute choreography of light, lasers, drones, video, music, vocals, and fireworks. This show is an experience where all these disciplines are integrated to create a new, immersive reality where the line between what is real and virtual is no longer visible.”

A key highlight of the show was a performance by fan favorite Genevieve Coté, known from Britain’s Got Talent, who enchanted the crowd with her famous nature and animal sounds. The entire finale revolved around the theme “Celebrate Life,” where “life” carried a dual meaning, with a special focus on nature. This profound message is especially poignant in times when the pressure on our environment is increasing.

Mysteryland has long been committed to sustainability, and this year was no different. The festival ran almost entirely on green, locally sourced energy, continuing its tradition of leading the way in environmentally conscious event production.

The festival offers a stage to no less than 300 artists from different countries representing all genres in the electronic music spectrum, there were many performers that surprised visitors and the entire site was full with decorative objects and light installations that amazed them.

As Mysteryland 2024 concludes on a high note, this unforgettable end show serves as a powerful reminder of the festival’s dedication to innovation, nature, and celebration. The dates for the 2025 edition are already set: 22 – 24 September 2025 and visitors can preregister via this link. The full end show will be available on Mysteryland’s YouTube channel very soon.

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About Mysteryland

Mysteryland is the leading electronic dance music festival in the Netherlands, organised by ID&T. The first edition of Mysteryland took place in 1993, making it the longest-running electronic music festival in the world. Each year, the festival attracts more than 100.000 visitors from over 100 nationalities. Renowned artists such as Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, Nervo, and Avicii have graced its stages, covering an eclectic array of electronic music genres: from house, techno, and trance to EDM, hardstyle, and hardcore, as well as Latin, pop, R&B, hip hop, and Afrobeats. Committed to sustainability, Mysteryland operates primarily on a fixed green, locally generated power network, showcasing its dedication to environmentally responsible event planning.

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