With special guests Ball Park Music on all Aus dates
After much speculation and anticipation, local legends Lime Cordiale today reveal they will hit the road in October for a run of headline shows across Australia and New Zealand.
Playing their biggest rooms to date, Lime Cordiale’s Enough Of The Sweet Talk Tour will kick off at Perth’s HBF Stadium on Thursday 3 October before heading through arenas in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney, wrapping up at Brisbane’s iconic Riverstage on Sunday 13 October. The band then heads over to New Zealand for shows in Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in late-October.
In a massive coup, Ball Park Music will join the Enough Of The Sweet Talk party on all Australian dates, bringing big energy and good times for all!
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Frontier members can access presale tickets from 1pm (local time) on Tuesday 4 June, before general public tickets go on sale at 1pm (local time) on Thursday 6 June.
More information at frontiertouring.com/
Lime Cordiale are taking the world by storm, delivering their infectious live performance to wildly enthusiastic crowds across the globe. Their genuine, generous interactions with their fans have made them one of Australia’s most in-demand acts, selling out shows from Vancouver to Vienna and everywhere in between.
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In 2023 alone, the duo branched out with the release of their own carbon neutral beer Largo, landed four spots in the triple j Hottest 100, completed a regional Australian tour, and were awarded a Rolling Stone Readers Choice Award. Over the course of their career the band have been nominated for multiple ARIA Awards and have released two albums, 14 Steps To A Better You and Permanent Vacation, along with Cordi Elba, their acclaimed collaboration with actor/musician/DJ and record label boss Idris Elba.
Brisbane’s melancholic pop masters, Ball Park Music, are one of Australia’s most beloved contemporary bands and a staple on the touring circuit, frequently playing Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival, Groovin’ The Moo and selling out their own headline dates.
The indie heroes create music that is “emotionally stirring and witty, filled with melodies and hooks that’ll be rattling around your head after only a few spins” (triple j), with a live show praised as “indie rock uplift” (NME). They’ll bring songs from their latest album Weirder & Weirder along with favourites from their extensive catalogue, when they hit the road around Australia later this year.
If you’re into big charisma, top notch on-stage energy and epic tunes, spend a night with Lime Cordiale and Ball Park Music this spring… you won’t regret it!
In partnership with FEAT. Live, $1 from every ticket sold across the Enough Of The Sweet Talk Tour will go towards a solar slice initiative. More information at feat.ltd
Stay tuned for new music from Lime Cordiale coming soon…!
LIME CORDIALE
ENOUGH OF THE SWEET TALK AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
OCTOBER 2024
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BALL PARK MUSIC*
Presented by Chugg Entertainment & Frontier Touring
FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
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Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 4 June (1pm local time)
or until presale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Thursday 6 June (1pm local time)
ALL SHOWS LICENSED ALL AGES
THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER
HBF Stadium | Perth, WA
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SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER
Adelaide Entertainment Centre | Adelaide, SA
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TUESDAY 8 OCTOBER
John Cain Arena | Melbourne, VIC
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FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER
ICC Sydney Theatre | Sydney, NSW
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SUNDAY 13 OCTOBER
Riverstage | Brisbane, QLD
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WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER
Dunedin Town Hall | Dunedin, NZ
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THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER
Christchurch Town Hall | Christchurch, NZ
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SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
Michael Fowler Centre | Wellington, NZ
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SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER
Great Hall, Auckland Town Hall | Auckland, NZ
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*Ball Park Music playing on Australian dates only
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Bali’s Suara Festival adds Angus & Julia Stone as headliners as well as Neil Frances, Youngr, Brandt Brauer Frick, Ramengvrl and Yung Raja alongside the region’s top collectives
The forward thinking lineup features a number of acts making their Bali debuts while adding to previously announced artists HVOB (live), LP Giobbi, Deer Jade, Geju, Lastlings, Mansionair, Rodriguez Jr., Sainte Vie and more
Bali’s Suara Music and Arts Festival (July 26-28), has today announced its second wave of acts with Australia’s beloved Angus & Julia Stone who have just released their latest album ‘Cape Forestier’ set to headline the three day multi-genre festival extravaganza. Taking place during the highly anticipated opening celebration of the new creative city in Bali, Nuanu, the newly announced acts include some of the world’s most respected indie artists including Brandt Brauer Frick making their Bali debut, Neil Frances (Duo Set) and Youngr alongside regional favourites Ramengvrl, Yung Raja, DJ Wordy, and Jonathan Kusuma. Now in its third year, the must-visit destination festival will bring together a curated international and local lineup of top musicians, selectors, producers and collectives from across Indonesia, Southeast Asia and Australia to showcase the region’s flourishing music scene across nine stages. Set in a stunning seaside sanctuary overlooking the Indian Ocean, Suara (meaning ‘voice’ in Indonesian), caters to those seeking an immersive and culturally inclusive experience in the world’s wellness capital: the Island of the Gods.
Brother and sister duo Angus & Julia Stone first formed in 2006 and have grown to be one of Australia’s most loved folk performers. Having just released their sixth studio album ‘Cape Forestier’, the ARIA award-winning siblings will grace the Suara main stage before kicking off their highly-anticipated ‘Living Room Sessions Tour’ across Australia and New Zealand in August.
Other headline acts announced include electroacoustic ensemble Brandt Brauer Frick known for their sonic experiences reinventing classical music with an electronic dance music twist, the UK’s alt-pop multi-instrumentalist solo performer Youngr, and American alt-pop duo Neil Frances (Duo set).
“I’ve had the pleasure to work with some of the best in the business on thousands of shows around the world. I’m now blessed with this incredible opportunity to partner with Sergey Solonin on Suara to bring international exposure to Nuanu City. His vision is taking the local festival scene to new heights at what will be the island’s global entertainment hub at a time when Bali is fast establishing itself as an international party capital,” says Suara Festival Co-Founder and CEO Jason Swamy (Do What You Love, Robot Heart, Wonderfruit).
“The lineup is multi-genre, inclusive and cross-cultural — bringing together a number of acts across nine stages in a first for this part of the world at a site that most event producers could only dream of. Between the programming, the venue and everything else that we have in store still to announce, this is going to be unlike anything Bali has ever seen made all the more special by the opening of Nuanu.”
In order to host such a diverse range of artists, nine unique stages will be scattered across Nuanu’s multifunctional venues amongst nature and seaside cliffs. Drawing inspiration from Balinese culture and architecture, attendees can look forward to sunset seaside DJ sets at Luna, cave club pool raves at Utopia, spectacular light shows and state-of-the-art sound at the main stage Garuda, a church-inspired space for intimate performances at Elysium, regional acts at the Labyrinth creative sanctuary and recording studio, as well as inspirational talks and wellness workshops at Ash.
Nuanu spans 44 hectares and is envisioned as a creative city aimed at inspiring and uplifting for positive change. Festivalgoers at the Suara festival will have the exclusive opportunity to explore the City before its official public soft-opening post-Festival. Among its standout features are the Seaside Sanctuaries, reimagining the global beach club experience. Luna, overlooking Nyanyi Beach, showcases a Fibonacci sequence-inspired design crafted by Inspiral Architects and has rapidly become one of the island’s most sought-after venues since its soft opening in March. During Suara, visitors will encounter captivating art installations across the site, including Earth Sentinels by Daniel Popper, a landmark piece, and the Tower of Bhuma by French Architect Arthur Mamou-Mani, that is inspired by the golden ratios and serves as a symbol of inspiration and contemplation. Towering at 30 metres and featuring generative AI mapping projections, the Tower of Bhuma offers an unparalleled immersive art experience, marking a unique milestone in Indonesia’s artistic landscape. Nuanu’s meticulous design and curation reflects a harmonious blend of art, technology and nature.
Rounding out the phase two lineup announcement is eclectic and esoteric groover from Hong Kong Arun R, stalwart of the Australian underground festival scene Uone as well as local favourites Jonathan Kusuma, Kimoji, Walearic, plus many more from a multitude of genres from around the world. The region’s most in demand party crews and collectives including Yeti Out feat. ONJUICY & Mezz (Hong Kong), Disko Afrika feat. Juan G, Batik Boy & Simply T (Bali) Chi Wah Wah (Australia), Escape (
The newly announced acts add to a bespoke roster of previously announced talent such as hypnotic vocalists HVOB (live), W Hotels Global Music Director and DJ and producer LP Giobbi. Other exciting talent on the bill include instrumental samplists and bouncy beatmakers Geju playing in Bali for the first time, Australian pop siblings Lastlings, GRAMMY-nominees Mansionair, award-winning melodic house and techno producer Rodriguez Jr. (live), Akumandra label founder Sainte Vie (live) as well as locals Orasare, We Are Neurotic and Tantra Collective.
From sunkissed days to starlit nights, Suara will be soundtracked by some of the world’s most in demand indie acts at a festival utopia like no other place on Earth. For those at the forefront of the cultural zeitgeist seeking a festival experience complete with wellness activities and local immersion, Suara is fast becoming the must attend destination festival of 2024.
Stay tuned for more acts still to be announced in the phase three lineup as well as further information on Suara’s wellness, culinary, market and speaker program.
With Early-Bird passes now completely sold out, three-day passes to Suara Festival are currently on sale starting at US$149 (standard) and US$299 (premium). For more information and to purchase tickets, head to suarafestival.com.
LINEUP*
(* indicates newly announced):
*Angus & Julia Stone
*Brandt Brauer Frick
Deer Jade
*DJ Wordy
Geju
*Juan G
Lastlings
*Neil Frances (Duo Set)
Mansionair
*Ramengvrl
Rodriguez Jr. (Live)
Sainte Vie (Live)
*Youngr
*Yung Raja
Batavia Collective
*Jonathan Kusuma
*Kimoji
Orasaré
Tantra Collective feat. Archie, Danny, Kai & Ones
*Walearic
We Are Neurotic
Family Of Collectives:
*Yeti Out feat. ONJUICY & mezz (HK)
*Disko Afrika feat. Juan G, Batik Boy & Simply T (IND – Bali)
*Chi Wow Wah (AUS)
Escape (IND – Bali)
*Full Moon (IND – Bali)
*GrooveTop (SG)
*It’s Good to be a Tree (IND – Bali)
*Kang Kao (TH)
*La Piscine Electronique (IND – Bali)
*LiFTED (HK)
*MET (CH)
*small&TALL (HK)
*Soul Collective (SG)
*Spin Sum (HK)
*TOTEM (IND – Bali)
*Unknwn (PH)
Additional artists:
*Aleceo
*Arca Tatasawara
*Arthur Yeti
*Arun R
*Aurora
*Av Acquilla
*Boom Lekha
*Catur Hari Wijaya
*David
Dion
*DJ Rork
*Dory
*Economou
*Gaby Endo
*Gelly
*GESON
*Hartman
*Hartwell
*Harvy Abdurachman
*Himmat
*Hoda Fadel
*Jakrin
*Jfola
*Jinny Ohh
*Joga
*JOSÉ
*Jungle Kitchen
*Kaiser Waldon
*Kalimaya
*Kiko Anpao
*Larry Oz
*Last Gentleman On Playa
*Manish
*Marika Paprika
*Maurice Simon
*Melted heart
*Modjorido
*Nayamul
*Nic
*Papa Gio
*PAPÜ
*POV
*Poyan
*Quentin dcr
*RAAJ
*Raio
*Ritual Frequencies
*Roba
*Rob Rizk
*Sabda Irama
*Samantha Nicole
*Sivanesh
*Sophie Sofree
*STAY GOLDEN
*Swami Harami
*Swamy
*The Cook
*The Karuhun
*Thursday Club
*Tom Yeti
*Tulzy
*Uone
*WAXWOOD
*Willer
*Yansan
+ More to be Announced.
CROWDED HOUSE
RELEASE EIGHTH STUDIO ALBUM ‘GRAVITY STAIRS’
AND ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES
Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House have just released their eighth studio album ‘Gravity Stairs‘ via BMG. Order and listen to ‘Gravity Stairs’ HERE. The album’s release is accompanied by a music video for ‘The Howl‘ – click to view HERE.
Produced by the band with Steven Schram (Paul Kelly, San Cisco), ‘Gravity Stairs’ shows Crowded House in its current incarnation — Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, and Finn’s sons Elroy and Liam.
Speaking about the album title ‘Gravity Stairs’, Neil says it’s the act of climbing those figurative “gravity stairs,” inspired by a heavy stone staircase near where Finn vacations, that he likens to his own mindset as a creator. “The Gravity Stairs are symbolic of the struggle to ascend, acknowledging the opposing forces of weight on the mechanics of living. It’s an act of will every day.”
To accompany the record, Crowded House announced their Australia and New Zealand ‘Gravity Stairs’ Tour, starting in Wellington, New Zealand on Saturday, November 9 and finishing in Meanjin/Brisbane on Saturday, December 14. Tickets are available from crowdedhouse.com now.
Crowded House have sold over 15 million records worldwide as well as earning 13 ARIA Awards, an MTV VMA, and a BRIT Award, the band have generated billions of streams, consistently sold out tours on multiple continents and have been captivating audiences for nearly four decades.
Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, and the late Paul Hester, the group’s self-titled debut in 1986 went platinum, uplifted by iconic smashes ‘Something So Strong‘ and ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over‘ which have been covered by everyone from Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande to U2, among others.
In 1996, the group delivered a legendary performance to an audience of over 150,000 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, beginning a hiatus that finished in the wake of Paul’s passing in 2005. This led to albums ‘Time on Earth‘ (2007) and ‘Intriguer‘ (2010) and a return to the Sydney Opera House for three unforgettable nights.
2018 saw Neil join Fleetwood Mac as a full-time member, canvasing the globe on a massive world tour. Two years later, he and Nick led another era of Crowded House, forming the band’s current lineup. They issued their first full-length offering in eleven years, the unanimously acclaimed ‘Dreamers Are Waiting‘ (2021), and the band leapt into a rapturous world tour in support.
From joining his brother Tim in the New Wave favourites Split Enz to leading Crowded House to his numerous solo efforts, Neil’s varied body of work is connected by his knack for penning meticulous, indelible melodies and impressionistic lyrics that demand multiple listens. It’s earned him devoted fans all over the globe.
‘Gravity Stairs’ is available worldwide now via BMG
Order and listen to ‘Gravity Stairs’ HERE
CROWDED HOUSE
‘GRAVITY STAIRS’ AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
Tickets available at crowdedhouse.com
SAT 9 NOV | TSB ARENA, WELLINGTON NZ
TUE 12 NOV | TOWN HALL, DUNEDIN NZ
WED 13 NOV | WOLFBROOK ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH NZ
SAT 16 NOV | VAILO ADELAIDE 500, KUWARNA/ADELAIDE SA
TUE 19 NOV | REGENT ON BROADWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH NZ
WED 20 NOV | MERCURY BAYPARK ARENA, TAURANGA NZ
FRI 22 NOV | GLOBOX ARENA, CLAUDELANDS, HAMILTON NZ
SAT 23 NOV | SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND NZ
FRI 29 NOV | KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN, BOORLOO/PERTH WA
SAT 30 NOV | KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN, BOORLOO/PERTH WA
WED 4 DEC | OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
THU 5 DEC | OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
SAT 7 DEC | OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
TU 10 DEC | ROD LAVER ARENA, NAARM/MELBOURNE VIC
FRI 13 DEC | ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, MULUBINBA/NEWCASTLE NSW
SAT 14 DEC | ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, MEANJIN/BRISBANE QLD
‘Gravity Stairs’ Track Listing:
1. ‘Magic Piano’
2. ‘Teenage Summer’
3. ‘The Howl’
4. ‘All That I Can Ever Own’
5. ‘Oh Hi’
6. ‘Some Greater Plan (for Claire)’
7. ‘Black Water, White Circle’
8. ‘Blurry Grass’
9. ‘I Can’t Keep Up With You’
10. ‘Thirsty’
11. ‘Night Song’
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Where country music takes the city by storm!
Grab your cowboy boots and saddle up, Ridin’ Hearts Festival returns to Sydney and Melbourne this November! The boot-scootin’ ride of a lifetime will land in Sydney on Saturday 2 November and Melbourne on Sunday 3 November.
Making its debut in 2023, Ridin’ Hearts has captured the hearts of loyal country fans and the country-curious, serving up country charm in the city like never before. The one-of-a-kind daylong festival from the team that brings you CMC Rocks delivered an impressive line-up of country music stars to Sydney and Melbourne last year, headlined by US wunderkind Bailey Zimmerman.
With rave reviews from fans, industry and artists alike, the inaugural Ridin’ Hearts Festival snagged the hottest international and local artists to play across the day, in a bumper celebration that continued into the evening. Epic market stalls and a range of mouth-watering food and beverage outlets provided something to satisfy every craving. Plus a raging silent disco, giant cornhole game and Brixton hat branding station for that unique edge, all amplified by the undeniable energy that only country music can deliver.
Jolene’s Diamond Club took the festival experience to the next level, offering perks to enjoy the festival in style including an exclusive bar and seating, phone charging facilities, premium toilets and powder stations to help keep the country glam on point!
Ridin’ Hearts Festival, an event that caters to both devoted country music enthusiasts and curious newcomers, showcases the undeniable allure of the genre’s diverse sound. In Australia, country music has experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity, captivating a wide range of listeners. Recent statistics reveal Australia as one of the largest country music markets in the world, with the genre attracting millions of new listeners daily.
So save the date, grab your mates, start planning those outfits and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime. As the weather heats up and days get longer, Ridin’ Hearts returns to Sydney and Melbourne this November!
Stay tuned for lineup and venue details, coming soon.
RIDIN’ HEARTS FESTIVAL
AUSTRALIA
NOVEMBER 2024
Presented by Frontier Touring
SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER | SYDNEY
SUNDAY 3 NOVEMBER | MELBOURNE
LINEUP, VENUE & TICKETING INFO COMING SOON…!
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Sam Green and The Time Machine are set to enchant audiences with their soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics at the Caulfield Town Hall on June 9th. This promises to be an unforgettable musical experience that transcends boundaries and touches the hearts of all who attend.
About Sam Green
Sam Green, an established soul singer-songwriter with over 40 years of industry experience, has captivated audiences worldwide. His journey began at a young age, and with unwavering dedication, he has established himself as a true luminary on stage. Beyond music, Sam is also a visionary filmmaker known for creating captivating light-version earth-found films that transport viewers into a world of wonder. Additionally, he is a highly regarded inspirational author whose uplifting and motivational books resonate with readers from all walks of life.
Concert Details
- Date: June 9, 2024
- Venue: Caulfield Town Hall, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM
- Tickets: Secure your tickets now for just $25, which includes a complimentary CD. Click here to purchase tickets1.
Sam Green’s Music
Sam proudly released new albums on April 9, 2024:
- Heaven Knows We Care (Nine Tracks)
- Bird Watching in Time (Performed by Sam Green and The Common Ground, 19 Tracks)
- Soul Food for the Heart (Performed by Sam Green and The Time Machine, 21 Tracks)
You can listen to Sam Green’s soulful music on platforms such as Spotify and iHeartRadio.
Exclusive Books
Sam Green’s wisdom extends beyond music. His exclusive books, printed in Victoria, Australia, offer deep insights and provide readers with a roadmap to living in harmony and finding purpose in life.
Don’t Miss Out!
Secure your tickets now and immerse yourself in the harmonic odes to the soul that only Sam Green can deliver. Book online and be part of this extraordinary musical event at Caulfield Town Hall2.
Australian alt-electro pioneers Empire of the Sun confirm Ask That God Australian Tour
Playing Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth this Oct & Nov
Anthemic smash hits include ‘Walking On A Dream’, ‘Alive’, ‘We Are The People’, ‘High And Low’, ‘Half Mast’ and ‘Standing On The Shore’
Frontier Member presale kicks off Tuesday 28 May 12noon local time ahead of tickets going on sale Thursday 30 May from 1pm local time
Tour and ticket information frontiertouring.com/
New album Ask That God featuring the singles ‘Changes’ and ‘Music On The Radio’ released Fri 26 Jul via EMI Music Australia, pre-order here
Frontier Touring are psyched to announce the multi-platinum astral wizards of electro-pop, Australia’s own, Empire of the Sun ‘Ask That God’ Tour for this October & November.
The visionary Empire of the Sun return with a kaleidoscopic holistic live show kicking off at the Hordern Pavilion, Sydney on Thursday 24 October, before 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 on Friday 1 November.
Frontier Member presale kicks off Tuesday 28 May 12noon local time ahead of tickets going on sale Thursday 30 May from 1pm local time. Tour and ticket information frontiertouring.com/
On Friday 26 July, Empire of the Sun – Emperor Steele (Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson) and Lord Littlemore (Nick Littlemore of PNAU) – release their fourth studio album and first album in eight years with Ask That God. The new album features the propulsive first single ‘Changes’ and the hypnotic disco laced groove of the addictive second single ‘Music On The Radio’. Ask That God released via EMI Music Australia, pre-order here.
Don’t miss the electrifying Empire of the Sun this October and November!
EMPIRE OF THE SUN
ASK THAT GOD AUSTRALIAN TOUR
OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2024
Presented by Frontier Touring
FRONTIER MEMBER PRESALE
via frontiertouring.com/
Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 28 May (12noon local)
or until presale allocation exhausted
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Thursday 30 May (1pm local)
Thursday 24 October
Hordern Pavilion | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Thursday 30 May (1pm local)
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Saturday 26 October
Sidney Myer Music Bowl | Melbourne, VIC
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Thursday 30 May (1pm local)
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Tuesday 29 October
Riverstage | Brisbane, QLD
Lic. All Ages
On sale: Thursday 30 May (1pm local)
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Friday 1 November
Red Hill Auditorium | Perth, WA
Licensed 13+*
On sale: Thursday 30 May (1pm local)
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Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House have announced their 2024 Australia and New Zealand – ‘Gravity Stairs‘ Tour – in support of their new album which will be released Friday, May 31 – Pre-save/Pre-order HERE. The highly anticipated ‘Gravity Stairs’ Tour kicks off Saturday, November 9 in Wellington and wraps Saturday, December 14 in Meanjin/Brisbane. Tickets will be available to the general public on Thursday, May 30 at 12pm local time. Please visit www.crowdedhouse.com for all details.
Neil Finn explains, “So looking forward to getting amongst our people having practiced on the northern hemisphere for a few months. The band will be running hot and we can’t wait to sing with you and elevate our collective spirits. Sing it if you want to be a part of Some Greater Plan.”
Produced by the band with Steven Schram (Paul Kelly, San Cisco), ‘Gravity Stairs’ shows Crowded House in its current incarnation — Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, Mitchell Froom, and Finn’s sons Elroy and Liam.
Speaking about the album title ‘Gravity Stairs’, Neil says the name was inspired by an unnaturally heavy stone staircase near where Neil vacations. “The Gravity Stairs are symbolic of the struggle to ascend, acknowledging the opposing forces of weight on the mechanics of living. It’s an act of will every day.”
Crowded House have sold over 15 million records worldwide as well as earning 13 ARIA Awards, an MTV VMA, and a BRIT Award, the band have generated billions of streams, consistently sold out tours on multiple continents and have been captivating audiences for nearly four decades.
Originally founded by Neil Finn, Nick Seymour, and the late Paul Hester, the group’s self-titled debut in 1986 went platinum, uplifted by iconic smashes ‘Something So Strong‘ and ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over‘ which have been covered by everyone from Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande to U2, among others.
In 1996, the group delivered a legendary performance to an audience of over 150,000 on the steps of the Sydney Opera House, beginning a hiatus that finished in the wake of Paul’s passing in 2005. This led to albums ‘Time on Earth‘ (2007) and ‘Intriguer‘ (2010) and a return to the Sydney Opera House for three unforgettable nights.
2018 saw Neil join Fleetwood Mac as a full-time member, canvasing the globe on a massive world tour. Two years later, he and Nick led another era of Crowded House, forming the band’s current lineup. They issued their first full-length offering in eleven years, the unanimously acclaimed ‘Dreamers Are Waiting‘ (2021), and the band leapt into a rapturous world tour in support.
From joining his brother Tim in the New Wave favourites Split Enz to leading Crowded House to his numerous solo efforts, Neil’s varied body of work is connected by his knack for penning meticulous, indelible melodies and impressionistic lyrics that demand multiple listens. It’s earned him devoted fans all over the globe.
General Public On-sale: Thursday, May 30 12pm local time
‘Gravity Stairs’ will be available worldwide on Friday, May 31, via BMG
Pre-save/Pre-order HERE
CROWDED HOUSE
‘GRAVITY STAIRS’ AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND TOUR
Tickets available at crowdedhouse.com
SAT 9 NOV | TSB ARENA, WELLINGTON NZ
TUE 12 NOV | TOWN HALL, DUNEDIN NZ
WED 13 NOV | WOLFBROOK ARENA, CHRISTCHURCH NZ
TUE 19 NOV | REGENT ON BROADWAY, PALMERSTON NORTH NZ
WED 20 NOV | MERCURY BAYPARK ARENA, TAURANGA NZ
FRI 22 NOV | GLOBOX ARENA, CLAUDELANDS, HAMILTON NZ
SAT 23 NOV | SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND NZ
FRI 29 NOV | KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN, BOORLOO/PERTH WA
WED 4 DEC | OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
THU 5 DEC | OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT, EORA/SYDNEY NSW
TU 10 DEC | ROD LAVER ARENA, NAARM/MELBOURNE VIC
FRI 13 DEC | ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, MULUBINBA/NEWCASTLE NSW
SAT 14 DEC | ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, MEANJIN/BRISBANE QLD
Gravity Stairs’ Track Listing:
1. ‘Magic Piano’
2. ‘Teenage Summer’
3. ‘The Howl’
4. ‘All That I Can Ever Own’
5. ‘Oh Hi’
6. ‘Some Greater Plan (for Claire)’
7. ‘Black Water, White Circle’
8. ‘Blurry Grass’
9. ‘I Can’t Keep Up With You’
10. ‘Thirsty’
11. ‘Night Song’
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Photo by Brittany Farhart
Following the announcement of his seventh studio album ‘Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now’ (set for release on the 12th of July via End Times Music), Canadian artist Donovan Woods has shared the announcement of his first trip down under; with a 7 date tour on Australian shores set for June 2024.
The Juno award-winning singer/songwriter will be hitting stages in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney and Brisbane this year – with supports yet to be announced. Throughout his distinguished career, Donovan Woods has built a devoted following who cling to the songwriter’s every word. Never one to mince them, Woods is one of music’s most vulnerable storytellers and on his forthcoming studio album, Donovan takes that a step further.
Honest and unflinching, on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now Woods takes a long look inside and isn’t necessarily thrilled with what he sees. For an artist who isn’t afraid to bear his soul, this is as emotionally gritty as he has ever been. Long known as a masterful storyteller, Woods is at his absolute best on Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now.
Since he released his first album a decade ago, Donovan Woods’ blend of folk, country and pop has resonated with audiences all over the world. In recent years, the acclaimed, award-winning singer-songwriter has seen his profile grow with his breakthrough album, Without People. Touring behind (2020’s) Without People saw Woods play to his largest audiences to date, including a stint opening for New Jersey-based retro rockers Gaslight Anthem on their recent reunion tour.
He currently sports an impressive 741k+ monthly listeners on Spotify, with over 105m streams for his track ‘Portland, Maine’ (which was featured on season 1 of The CW’s ‘Legacies’, and was originally recorded and performed by Tim Mcgraw).
Donovan is partnering with Support Act for the tour and donating $1 for every ticket sold, supporting music industry professionals across the country with crisis relief, mental health and wellbeing support. With a big year in front of him in the lead up to and following the release of his upcoming LP, these intimate shows in June are not to be missed!
DONOVAN WOODS LIVING WELL TOUR
Thursday 13th of June – Milk Bar, Perth WA
Friday, 14th of June – Jive, Adelaide SA
Saturday, 15th of June – Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC
Sunday, 16th of June – Sooki Lounge, Belgrave VIC
Thursday, 20th of June – Stag & Hunter Hotel, Newcastle NSW
Friday 21st of June – The Great Club, Sydney NSW
Saturday 22nd of June – Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane QLD
PRAISE
“There are very few writers who can make you laugh and break your heart in the same song.”
NPR Music
“Everyone has their favorites, but this guy should be everyone’s favorite right now because he sounds like Donovan Woods and not like everyone else and writes to beat the devil…”
No Depression
“Woods makes memorable hooks and melodies out of heartbreak, jealousy, and loneliness that feel so obvious, so natural, casual listeners may not stop to appreciate just how gifted he is His talent truly shines on Hard Settle, Ain’t Troubled, an album easy to love and hard to forget”
Quick Before It Melts
“NNNN – Donovan Woods has built a career on melancholia, crafting wistful songs that tug at the heartstrings of anyone who’s had feelings about partners, ex-partners, where you’re from, where you shouldn’t have gone. His fourth album follows in those footsteps, but with the assured sharpness of an old pro. Hard Settle, Ain’t Troubled is his most solid album in a catalogue full of them.”
Now Magazine
“Sparse and intimate, Donovan Woods… feels like you’ve joined him in a closet full of winter coats so that he can whisper a few anecdotes that belong in your ears only.”
Exclaim
Jurassic World: The Exhibition Roars into Melbourne on 2 August 2024
for a Limited Engagement
General Public Ticket Sales begin at 6pm, Thursday 23 May 2024 at jurassicworldexhibition.com.au
Melbourne, Australia, 20 May 2024 – The official, award-winning Jurassic World: The Exhibition is roaring into Melbourne on August 2nd, and will run for a limited time. This stunning experience, at approximately 2,700 square meters, immerses audiences of all ages in settings inspired by the globally popular Jurassic World film franchise, from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, blending real-world science and education with the very best in high-quality entertainment.
Jurassic World: The Exhibition invites guests to walk through the iconic “Jurassic World” gates, explore richly themed environments, encounter a life-sized Brachiosaurus, Velociraptors, including fan-favorite Blue, and the most fearsome dinosaur of all, the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. Guests will be able to imagine what it would have been like to roam amongst these breathtaking creatures, and even interact with baby dinosaurs, including “Bumpy” from the popular animated series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous from Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation, currently streaming on Netflix.
Jurassic World: The Exhibition has now become one of the fastest selling exhibitions in history since its launch with over eight million tickets sold. After opening its gates to excited fans in cities around the world including Berlin, Cologne, London, San Diego, Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Paris, Madrid, Seoul, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Toronto, Melburnians will finally get their chance to experience this global sensation.
Admission to Jurassic World: The Exhibition starts at $39 for children (ages three and up) and $49 for adults (ages 16 and up). Family and group tickets are also available as well as special pricing for senior citizens and students.
Jurassic World: The Exhibition will be presented starting Friday, 2 August 2024 for a limited time at the newly reimagined 3,600 sqm The Fever Exhibition Hall, 62 Dawson Street, Brunswick VIC 3056. The Melbourne waitlist is now open at jurassicworldexhibition.com.au
The General Public on sale will commence at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, 23 May 2024.
For further information about Jurassic World: The Exhibition, please visit Jurassicworldexhibition.com. Follow along on social media Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and use hashtag #JWEXHIBITION to join the conversation.
The exhibition engages audiences of all ages in settings inspired by Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment’s Jurassic World franchise and is produced in conjunction with Universal Live Entertainment, NEON, SuperLuna, Masterworks, Sony Music Entertainment Australia, Fever and Animax Designs – the creators of the lifelike animatronic dinosaurs.
Intel Core Ultra AI Studio
Thursday 23 May 2024
Melbourne Central, Cnr LaTrobe and Swanston Streets, Melbourne VIC 3000
from 12pm – 8pm
Intel has launched the next generation of processors – Intel® Core™ Ultra, featuring new AI experiences, immersive graphics, and optimal battery life. The brand is proud to announce Intel Core Ultra AI Studio a special event designed to showcase how the power of AI in a creative world can enhance and not overtake talent works.
Tapping into an industry inherently connected to premium technological and software advancements, the Australian creative industry and community, Intel will be hosting an industry showcase event, Intel Core Ultra AI Studio that will play host to a series of workshops delivered by three established talents. Each is well known and highly regarded for their credibility in the creative world and will openly discuss and share their own anecdotal insights.
Of note, attending guests of the Intel Core Ultra AI Studio will be treated to an appearance from headlining beatmaker and Creative director, Ta-Ku, known for quietly becoming one of the most influential and sought-after beatmakers of the 2010s due to his inventive, emotion-rich style. His projects have attracted a cult following and he has performed for triple j’s Like A Version and NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert and has sold out headline shows across the world including a stop at the iconic Sydney Opera House. Ta-Ku will be hosting a workshop that explores AI as an aide for the next wave of Creative directors.
“I’m looking forward to demonstrating Intel’s AI PCs, they are designed for the AI tools that help bring your ideas to life. While nothing will ever replace human creativity – I’m a big advocate for embracing tools that can help us create more freely, efficiently & open the doors for those who are intimidated with a career path of an artist.” Said, Ta-Ku.
In addition, Intel welcomes workshop hosts:
Ninajirachi
Theme: Music Production
Workshop: Making one of-a-kind music better with AI.
Credentials: Experienced in workshop hosting via APRA SongMakers, MusicNSW sessions, an Official Ableton ambassador and school visits. Has partnered with music tech products, Unyoked and more.
Demas Rusli
Theme: Photography
Workshop: Lights, Camera, AI: Street photography elevated with AI.
Credentials: One of Australia’s most-followed photographers on social media. Trusted partner and collaborator to major brands and events.
The Intel Core Ultra AI Studio event is taking place on Thursday 23 May, at Melbourne Central.
For more information on the Intel Core Ultra Processor and the wider range of Intel products, please visit: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/homepage.html
Ministry of Sound Testament. Australia & NZ National Tour.
7 cities. 12 shows. 2 weekends. August 30 – September 8, 2024.
After an incredible national tour in 2023, Ministry of Sound are journeying back to the underground this August with their biggest tour yet. Presented over two specially curated sessions (90s & 00s) across 7 cities, Testament celebrates the golden era of clubbing, taking over venues, clubs and warehouse spaces where dance music fuelled generations of unity on the dancefloor.
From August 30 – Sep 8, 202 TESTAMENT reignites a passion for vibrant late-night cities and club cultures across the country. Returning to some of our most loved dancefloors, the 2024 tour sees the addition of some exciting new spaces, including the truly epic White Bay Power Station, which is opening its doors for the first time to a large-scale music event of this kind, Felons Barrel Hall for Brisbane, a day session at The Court in Perth and an additional tour stop to the Sunshine Coast – along with The Timberyard [Melbourne], The Studio [Auckland], Miami Marketta [Gold Coast].
With an incredible lineup of the most significant global names of the era, Testament dives deep into the music, the people, the places & the crews who made the 90s & 00s such an iconic era for all of us who know what ‘proper clubbing’ really means.
From Australia’s acid house infancy to the many reinventions of rave through the 90s and the peak of 00s nightlife, Ministry of Sound will be showcasing an iconic lineup of global legends, whose influence is woven into the fabric of modern club life. Headliners include the godfather of acid rave Danny Rampling (UK), house music pioneer Judge Jules (UK), and legendary DJ/producer Seb Fontaine (UK) – all bringing their 90s mastery.
Session Two celebrates sweaty hedonistic 00s dancefloors; with Dutch heavyweight Laidback Luke (NL), big room house maestro Mousse T. (GER), and English electronic dance music duo X-Press 2 (UK) taking the helm.
Adding to the lineup are a huge suite of local talent PLUS Ministry of Sound’s Australian legends – John Course, Mark Dynamix & Dirty South – who between them compiled and mixed album titles which went on to sell millions of copies through the decades across The Annual, Sessions, Clubbers Guide and more. Joining the tour once again will be dancefloor favourite & party icon Minx.
TICKETING INFO:
FOR PRE-SALE REGISTRATION, TICKETS & INFO
https://tmrw.to/mostestament24
PRE-SALE REGISTRATIONS CLOSE
Tuesday 21st May 11:59pm (AEST)
MINISTRY OF SOUND PRE-SALE
Wednesday 22nd May, 12:00pm (AEST)
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ON SALE
Thursday 23rd May, 12:00pm (AEST)
TESTAMENT 2024 AUS/NZ TOUR DATES:
Friday 30th August – Studio the Venue, Auckland (90s)
Friday 30th August – Metro City, Perth (00s)
Saturday 31st August – White Bay Power Station, Sydney (00s)
Saturday 31st August – The Timber Yard, Melbourne (90s)
Sunday 1st September – Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane (00s)
Sunday 1st September – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast (90s)
Friday 6th September – Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane (90s)
Friday 6th September – Studio the Venue, Auckland (00s)
Saturday 7th September – The Timber Yard, Melbourne (00s)
Saturday 7th September – White Bay Power Station, Sydney (90s)
Sunday 8th September – The Court, Perth (90s)
Sunday 8th September – The Station, Sunshine Coast (00s)
TESTAMENT 2024 LINE-UP:
A-Z
Danny Rampling
Judge Jules
Laidback Luke
Mousse T.
Seb Fontaine
X-Press 2
+ National local lineup
Dirty South
John Course
Mark Dynamix
Minx
PLUS OVER 70 LOCAL LEGENDS ACROSS THE TOUR
Alex Taylor | Andy Murphy | Ange | Annabelle Gasper | Barking Boy | Ben Korbel B2B Declan Lee | Boogs | Casey Leaver | Cassette | Chantal | Chiari | Chris Wilson | Craig Obey | Darren Briais | Diamond D | Ember | Franky D | Gavin Campbell | General Lee | Goodwill | Greg Sara | Hutcho | Ian Spicer | Illya | Jackness | Jade | James A | Jen E | JJ | John Ferris | Jumping Jack | Kate Monroe | Kevin | Matt Kitshon | Matt Nugent | Menis | Micah | Miggy | Mike Dotch | Mind Electric | Ming D | Miss Doodes | Mr Sparkles | Pete McNamara | pH | Pussymittens | Rachel Harvey | Rob Sharp | Robbie Lowe | Robin Knight | RobKAY | Rudy | Sam Hill | Sardi | Sgt Slick | Shamus & Gabby | Sheen | Spacey Space | Stephen Ferris | Sunshine Sweet Chilli DJ’s | T-Rek | Tim McGee | Tonez | Trent Anthony
For more information, go to:
Website: https://ministryofsound.tmrw.to/testament
Facebook: @MoSAUEventsTMRW // @tmrwmusicagency
Instagram: @ministryofsoundau_tmrw // @tmrwagency_
The world’s biggest roller derby tournament is returning to Adelaide. That’s right – The Great Southern Slam (TGSS) 2024 is a go! Strap yourself in for three days of hard hits, quick feet, and endless good times as the biennial competition returns to the Adelaide Showground over the June long weekend.
From June 8-10, 2024, local, national, and international derby teams will converge on the Adelaide Showground from every corner of Australia and New Zealand to battle it out on the track once more, with 45 teams will competing in 65 games across three divisions.
Hosted by Adelaide Roller Derby, the event will also double as a showcase for local artisans and world-wide skate brands alike, with a marketplace featuring stalls from Adelaide’s “Craft Queen” Calamity Tash to internationally popular skate company Riedell Skates.
To add to the excitement, this year the2024 TGSS Division 1 will act as the inaugural Women’s Flat Track DerbyAssociation (WFTDA) Regional Championships for the Oceania Region, with two teams set to go through to the World Championships held in Portland, Oregon USA in November.
WFTDA, the umbrella organisation for roller derby internationally, launched a new rankings system in June 2023 to create a regionally based competitive structure, with TGSS receiving recognition as the preeminent tournament in the Oceania region. The region, comprised of Australia and New Zealand, was allocated two spots in the Global Championships, meaning that the top two teams from TGSS will earn themselves a ticket to the Global Champs to be held in Portland, Oregon in November of this year.
The current top five teams vying for the coveted tickets are the respective A teams from Victorian Roller Derby League (VRDL), Brisbane City Rollers (BCR), Sun State Roller Derby (SUN), Adelaide Roller Derby (ADRD), and Perth Roller Derby (VRDL). As the seventh-ranked team internationally, VRDL are the tournament favourites, but homegrown hopefuls ADRD will be looking to repeat their TGSS 2022 results, where they placed second.
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Festival of Dangerous Ideas (FODI) has today unveiled its 2024 theme, Sanctuary, with a program for curious minds on 24-25 August. The home-grown, globally renowned festival returns to Sydney for the first time since 2022, with its twelfth edition set to delight and disrupt Australian audiences across one weekend.
Australia’s original disruptive festival, known for being at the zeitgeist of ideas, FODI will bring thought-leaders and artists from across the globe to Carriageworks’ art precinct. Its line-up, set to be announced in June, will fuel critical thinking, challenge preconception, provide information and spark conversations.
Offering a haven for exploration and a harbour for the curious, FODI 2024’s Sanctuary invites audiences to engage with the ideas behind the headlines of the 24-hour news cycle. It provides a space to spend time with international experts and agenda-setting changemakers, to better understand what is driving change in the world and society for better or worse.
Danielle Harvey, Festival Director, FODI, said:
“FODI is about bringing great talent and great audiences together, creating a place for everyone to meet and exchange ideas – be that on our stages, in our greenrooms, at our functions or in the foyers. Our digital extension of the live event reaches out globally, sharing and provoking conversations around the dinner table and in the media.”
“We know that it’s wild out there. It’s a litany of entrenched ideas, 24-hour news cycles, shallow information and self-censorship. We desperately need a space where we can engage with challenging ideas in good faith. And that’s what FODI is all about this year. It’s an opportunity to hear powerful and provocative speakers from around the world talk on important and rousing topics. And also a space, a sanctuary, where audiences can engage with these ideas in a way that we, unfortunately, can’t in the wild. In our Sanctuary you are safe from hype and safe to listen and to ask questions.”
FODI is an ideas festival for our times: inviting guests to indulge their curiosity, focus their attention and engage with the uncomfortable. The festival has featured over 630 of the most fascinating, fearless speakers and artists the world has to offer. Past speakers include Stephen Fry, Lionel Shriver, Christopher Hitchens, Alicia Garza, Salman Rushdie, Pussy Riot, Marcia Langton, Julian Assange and Germaine Greer.
The Festival is presented by The Ethics Centre, a not for profit that encourages people to examine all aspects of life, and is supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.
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Friday 13 September – Oxford Art Factory, Eora/Sydney
Saturday 14 September – Max Watts, Naarm/Melbourne
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Le Youth has just announced his highly anticipated return to Australia for his first headline tour in close to a decade. Presented by Untitled Group, the exclusive two show tour will take place in Eora/Sydney & Naarm/Melbourne across the 13th & 14th of September.
The LA based DJ & producer’s resurgence in Australia follows his successful East Coast tour last year with Lane 8’s ‘This Never Happened’ gathering which took place alongside Sultan + Shepard & PARIS. This tour was widely recognised for its unique photo & phone free environments.
Proving he is undoubtedly one of the most prominent profiles in melodic/progressive house, the impressive artist has sold out North American tours including major headline shows at La Fonda in LA & Brooklyn & Steel in NYC. His festival appearances at marquee events like EDC, CRSSD, Electric Forest, and Hangout have further cemented his reputation as a must-see artist. Alongside his numerous live performance accolades the DJ & producer has collaborated with fellow major players in the melodic house scene such as Sultan + Shepperd, Jerro, Ocula & many more.
Known for breaking barriers between performer & audiences, Le Youth states “it’s not about me, it’s about us.”
Dubbed ‘the peoples DJ’ by his loyal fanbase, Le Youth’s first album ‘Reminders’, released in 2022, amassed over 22.1 million streams since its debut. Following the success of ‘Reminders’ Le Youth followed up with his album ‘About Us’ in 2023, which recently saw the release of its deluxe version earlier this year.
The tour kicks off in Eora/Sydney on Friday, September 13, at the iconic Oxford Art Factory, a venue renowned for showcasing a vast array of talent including the likes of Khruangbin & Billie Eilish. The second & final stop will be in Naarm/Melbourne at Max Watts on Saturday September 14, the intimate venue sets the perfect scene for Le Youth’s barrier breaking ethos.
Prepare to be connected to this artist on a whole new level with these two headline shows set to live up to every standard ever set.
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