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FOO FIGHTERS announce Australia & New Zealand stadium tour | AU Nov/Dec 2023 + NZ Jan 2024

by the partae June 5, 2023

written by the partae

Following last week’s release of their universally acclaimed new album But Here We Are, Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce 15-time GRAMMY® winners Foo Fighters will return to Australia and New Zealand this summer – bringing their unrivalled live show to stadiums in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane in November/December 2023, followed by Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington in January 2024.

The just-announced dates will be Foo Fighters’ first headline tour of both countries since 2018.

Tickets go on sale Thursday 15 June via frontiertouring.com/foofighters. The American Express Pre-sale begins Friday 9 June (staggered times). Sign up for the Frontier Members Pre-sale, which starts Tuesday 13 June (times staggered) – see website for full details.

Released last Friday, Foo Fighters’ 11^th studio album But Here We Are is out now on Roswell Records/RCA Records – listen here. Featuring ‘Rescued’, ‘Under You’, ‘Show Me How’, and ‘The Teacher’, the 10-track album was produced by Greg Kurstin and Foo Fighters, and has been already been met with waves of critical acclaim hailing it as one of the best in the vaunted Foo Fighters catalogue. Sonically channelling the naiveté of the band’s 1995 debut, informed by decades of maturity and depth, But Here We Are is the sound of brothers finding refuge in the music that brought them together in the first place 28 years ago, a process that was as therapeutic as it was about a continuation of life.

Joining Foo Fighters as special guests are:

(Perth, Adelaide, Sydney + Brisbane): QLD punkers The Chats conquered the globe in 2017 with ‘Smoko’ then hit #1 with LP Get F**cked. Hands down the world’s greatest post-millennial punk-rock group, they’ll be match-fit by November following a 28-date US tour in October.

(Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane): Manchester duo Hot Milk release their debut album A Call To The Void in August, in between northern hemisphere sets at festivals Download, Lollapalooza, Reading, and more.

Melbourne: Channelling Riot Grrrl-era energy with a 2023 spin, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers wrapped their debut UK tour last month. EP Pretty Good For A Girl Band stands testament as a powerful documentation of voicing what the band stand for.

Perth: After taking out triple j’s Unearthed High crown in 2020 and touring the country as part of festival line-ups since, Adelaide duo and self-proclaimed “Juice-box punk-pop” girls Teenage Jones headed to Austin, Texas, to make their SXSW debut in 2023.

Adelaide: Sydney four-piece Body Type amassed critical acclaim with 2022 debut Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing’s Surprising, nominated for ‘Record of Year’ by FBI Radio. Get your head around their new album, Expired Candy.

(Aotearoa, all shows): An essential party-punk voice for working people, five-piece Dick Move are notorious for their pumping live shows. Their blink-and-you’ll-miss-it punk anthems can be heard on latest album Chop.

With demand sure to be high for these eight shows, fans are urged to act quickly to secure tickets… Don’t miss the one and only Foo Fighters, touring Australia and New Zealand this summer!

NEW ALBUM BUT HERE WE ARE OUT NOW

FOO FIGHTERS
With special guests
Presented by Frontier Touring, American Express, Triple M (AU) and The Rock (NZ)

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE 
via frontiertouring.com/foofighters
Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 13 June
or until pre-sale allocation exhausted
Pre-sale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details

AMERICAN EXPRESS MEMBERS PRE-SALE  
via www.Amex.com.au/Experiences – Australia
via www.Amex.co.nz/Experiences – New Zealand 
Runs 48 hours from: Friday 9 June 
or until pre-sale allocation exhausted 
Pre-sale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details 

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE

Begins: Thursday 15 June (times staggered, see below)

ALL SHOWS LICENSED ALL AGES

Wednesday 29 November
HBF Park | Perth, WA
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 15 June (2pm local time)
Ticketmaster.com.au
With special guests The Chats and Teenage Jones

Saturday 2 December
Coopers Stadium | Adelaide, SA
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 15 June (1.30pm local time)
Ticketek.com.au
With special guests The Chats + Body Type

Monday 4 December
AAMI Park | Melbourne, VIC
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 15 June (1pm local time)
Ticketek.com.au
With special guests Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers + Hot Milk (UK)

Saturday 9 December
Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 15 June (11am local time)
Ticketek.com.au
With special guests The Chats + Hot Milk (UK)

Tuesday 12 December
Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 15 June (3pm local time)
Ticketek.com.au
With special guests The Chats + Hot Milk (UK)

Saturday 20 January 2024
GO Media Stadium Mt Smart | Auckland, NZ
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 15 June (11am local time)
Ticketmaster.co.nz
With special guests ??? + Dick Move

Wednesday 24 January 2024
Orangetheory Stadium | Christchurch, NZ
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 15 June (2pm local time)
Axs.com.au
With special guests ??? + Dick Move

Saturday 27 January 2024
Sky Stadium | Wellington, NZ
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 15 June (12pm local time)
Ticketek.co.nz
With special guests ??? + Dick Move

June 5, 2023 0 comments

The Dandys Join Splendour In The Grass Lineup And Kill The Power Of Derogatory Remarks In ‘Smile More’

by the partae June 4, 2023

written by the partae

Previous Support For The Dandys

‘Smile More’ Added to Apple Music’s New Music Daily

“The Dandys score points for how assured this one sounds. The slick confidence ius super impressive” 4 / 5 (Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J Unearthed) [About ‘Take You Home’]

“Well, what do we have here? Some arena-ready indie rock that’s a bit gritty, really polished and very fun to listen to? A bit of Laurel vibe? I’m in.”

4.5 / 5 (Abby Butler, Triple J) [About ‘Take You Home’]

‘Take You Home’ in AMRAP Metro Charts for 3 weeks running

(#5 week 1 / #1 week 2 / #8 week 3)

“Set atop bubbling bass lines and atmospheric sonics, vocalist Mads Protheroe’s luring vocals simmer whilst exploring the thrill of the chase.”

(MILKY) [About ‘Take You Home’]

“An affable hook-machine laden with carbonated basslines, swaying rhythms and grunge-infused pop, Take You Home is yet another polished sonic outing for The Dandys”

(Hysteria) [About ‘Take You Home’]

“Meanjin darlings The Dandys are quickly become one of the ‘it’ bands to emerge from the banks of the Maiwar for quite some time, their riveting, irresistible, grungy indie rock
appealing to ears and dancing feet alike.”

(Scenestr)

“You guys are pillars of the local music scene…”

(4ZZZ)

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Stream ‘Smile More’

After just getting added to the Splendour In The Grass lineup, The Dandys –the punk/ alt-rock newcomers hailing from Brisbane/Meanjin– have released their hard-hitting and razor-sharp new single, ‘Smile More’ (Friday, June 2). With a commanding presence and an unapologetic attitude, The Dandys bring their fierce energy to the forefront, tackling the urgent and important subject of sexual assault in a ferocious and empowering manner.

With just three previous single releases, The Dandys have garnered attention nationwide. The band recently embarked on their first national tour, supporting Hope D and Asha Jefferies across major cities, including Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, and Brisbane. Additionally, they have graced esteemed festivals like Mountain Goat Valley Crawl and Jungle Love, and supported acts including The Grogans, Peach Fur and The Dreggs, solidifying their reputation as an electrifying live act.

Now, with ‘Smile More’, The Dandys unleash an anthem that demands attention. This fierce and angry track boldly confronts the experiences and aftermath of sexual assault, weaving a narrative that resonates with raw emotion and hard-hitting lyrics. Lead singer Mads Protheroe’s vocals cut through with ferocity, expressing the frustration, discomfort, and resilience that come with surviving such traumatic experiences.

In Protheroe’s own words, “‘Smile More’ is a song that explores the physical and emotional responses to sexual assault, as well as the lasting impact of these experiences. It’s about shedding light on the uncomfortable reality of feeling unsafe and the toxic expectations placed on women and female-presenting individuals. Through this song, we aim to empower everyone to stand up against such behaviour and reclaim their power.”

With its boppy-pop-rock package, ‘Smile More’ ingeniously merges catchy melodies with a profound message, aiming to raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and challenge societal norms. By amplifying the clichéd and derogatory remarks directed at women, The Dandys strip away their power, urging listeners to join in and dismantle the harmful narratives perpetuated by toxic culture.

The band’s previous releases have seen praise from the likes of Hysteria Mag, Music Feeds, Triple J Unearthed, Scenestr, AAA Backstage, MILKY, Livewire AU, idobi Anthem (US), and a heap of community radio stations across Aus.

The Dandys have a heap of shows coming up, including their slot at Splendour In The Grass, which they were recently awarded through the QUBE Effect run by the Brisbane City Council. They can also be caught supporting WAAX for their final shows on June 4, 8 and 9 at the Triffid and Adam Newling at Brisbane’s Brightside on June 3.

‘Smile More’ by The Dandys will be available on all major music platforms starting Friday, June 2. Prepare to be captivated by their fearless and unapologetic approach as they ignite conversations and empower audiences with their commanding music.

Upcoming Shows

June 8 – The Triffid, Meanjin | Supporting WAAX
June 9 – The Triffid, Meanjin | Supporting WAAX

July 21 – 23 – Splendour In The Grass, Ngarindjin

Follow The Dandys

Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube | T riple J Unearthed

Facebook | Insta: @thedandysbands | Soundcloud

June 4, 2023 0 comments

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Sunny Luwe Brings The Sun Out This Winter With Single ‘Summer Kisses’

by the partae June 4, 2023

written by the partae

Support For Sunny Luwe

‘Summer Kisses’ added to Spotify’s New Music Friday

Played on Blak Out and the Breakfast Show on Triple J

Featured on Spotify’s Aus & NZ official Instagram story (104k followers) to promote ‘Movin’ On’

All singles featured on Spotify’s ‘Original Storytellers’ playlist

Cover Artist on Blank (Jan 23)

“‘Fly Like A Bird’ lifts your mood like a sundrenched day when you’ve got nowhere to be but cruising the coastline” (Blank) [About ‘Fly Like A Bird’]

“Taking inspiration from the rhythmic sounds of the 60s and 70s, as well as more contemporary 90s pop artists like Nelly Furtado, Luwe’s latest track is complemented by an equally soaring music video.” (Beat Mag) [About ‘Fly Like A Bird’]

“Once again Dani’s sweeping you up with her storytelling and gentle melodies.”
(Declan Byrne, Triple J) [About ‘Double Shot’]

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Gold Coast-based (Kombumerri Country) First Nations artist Sunny Luwe, formerly known as Dani Teveluwe, returns to captivate listeners with her latest release, ‘Summer Kisses’. Following the success of her synth-y summer dream ‘Fly Like A Bird’, Sunny Luwe embraces her authentic musical journey with this blissful indie-folk gem, out today (Friday, June 2).

As a natural-born storyteller and Weilwan woman, Sunny Luwe effortlessly warms our winter with the sweetness of ‘Summer Kisses’. The track showcases her remarkable vocal ability, blending lush vocal layers, sweet subtle harmonies, and an effortless delivery that dances between near spoken word and a heartwarming vocal style. Recorded in a home studio, this labour of love underwent a transformative process to capture the essence of the song’s true sweetness.

Collaborating with Matt Collins of WHARVES, Sunny Luwe found the perfect musical partnership to bring ‘Summer Kisses’ to life. Their creative synergy is evident in the dreamy instrumentation and uplifting melodies that instantly transport listeners to sunny, blue-sky days. This upbeat and pleasant track invites you to stroll barefoot, bask in its warm and relaxing atmosphere, and immerse yourself in its lulling indie-folk charm.

In alignment with her commitment to the environment, Sunny Luwe has made her musical project carbon-neutral through carbon offsetting. With a deep sense of gratitude, she calculated the carbon footprint generated by the entire single release and offset it by donating funds to Rainforest 4, a North Queensland Conservation project focused on protecting the Daintree Rainforest from deforestation and preserving our old-growth rainforests.

Inspired by fellow artists in the industry, Sunny Luwe demonstrates her dedication to effecting meaningful change by supporting Rainforest 4’s mission through carbon offsetting. She recognizes the power of her guide (found on her artist webpage) she created to help encourage others to embrace carbon offsetting and contribute to a sustainable future.

As an artist who has received airplay on prominent radio stations such as Triple J, Double J, and community radio across Australia as well as Spotify editorial playlists including Original Storytellers, Sunny Luwe continues to captivate audiences and turn heads with her undeniable talent. Recently named an Indigenous Award Finalist for the 2023 Queensland Music Awards, Sunny Luwe is poised to make an even greater impact on the music scene.

‘Summer Kisses‘ is available on all major streaming platforms now, inviting listeners to warm their hearts and souls repeatedly with this delightful tune. Embrace the feel-good vibes and let Sunny Luwe’s musical magic transport you to sun-drenched days and carefree moments.

Upcoming Shows:
June 7 – Miami Marketta, Miami QLD
June 23 – BEMAC, Brisbane QLD | Traditional Music Meets Pop with Peranya Visitchantaragoon

June 25 – Creekfest, Currumbin QLD

August 5 – Bleach* Festival, North Burleigh

June 4, 2023 0 comments

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Drift release new dreamy alt rock single “Begin”

by the partae June 4, 2023

written by the partae

Fresh Wollongong alternative rock outfit Drift release soaring new single Begin just in time for their hometown headline show on June 3.

Swimming in jangly guitar layers and alluring vocal melodies, Begin dives into feelings of heartbreak and the pain of losing someone as an anchor, reflecting on the past and wanting to reclaim the present.

Vocalist Callum McCombie explains, “Begin was written from the depths of that feeling of wanting to hold onto something or someone you love so much that it becomes a detriment. Begin is trying to start again. A new beginning was the end of this period for me, and was a great step towards improving myself and the situation.”

Working with producer and engineer Chris Peruch, Drift fully embrace the sensibility of their shoe gaze and emo influences on Begin, carving out soundscapes that are equal parts powerful and moving for fans of bands like My Bloody Valentine, DIIV and Fiddlehead.

The Begin music video and visual artwork portray the band’s humble beginnings, showcasing a performance aspect where the band are jamming in a homely garage space, juxtaposed against an abstract and chaotic chess match between an angel and the devil. The game ultimately ends in the angels’ favour, depicting the idea that good will prevail. Watch here.

Drift are set to headline a show at Seeker Brewing in Unanderra on June 3 to celebrate the release of their new single, supported by friends in Busted Head Racket and Pictures With Yuki. Tickets are already moving quickly, and are available here. In addition, Drift have also announced they’ll support post-punk band dust on their upcoming et cetera, etc tour in Sydney on June 9, and will have more shows to announce very soon.

Drift is a project that has always set out to create easy listening material with emotional soundscapes. Forming in early 2020, Drift began as the solo shoegaze/emo project for frontman McCombie. Shortly after McCombie started working on music alone, the missing puzzle pieces fell into place when Nelson Thurgate (guitar), Ruben Dragone (drums) and Marley Mondzheyovsky (bass) joined the fold and solidified the outfit as a four-piece.

Drift have since been warmly welcomed into the live music circuit, selling out multiple hometown shows, sharing the stage with fellow Wollongong act TOTTY on a national tour in 2022 as well as showcasing their sound on the Factory Theatre stage at Glider Festival the year before.

The band has been hard at work developing a body of work that will see its release over the course of the year following the positive response from previous single At Last, which saw play on triple j Unearthed, a number of positive Unearthed reviews as well as play on triple j‘s Home and Hosed.

Begin is out today and is streaming everywhere now. Catch it live at Seeker Brewing June 3rd, tickets on sale now.

FRIDAY JUNE 9 – OAF GALLERY BAR, SYDNEY
SUPPORTING DUST W/ TWINE

TICKETS

June 4, 2023 0 comments

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AIRBEAT ONE Festival announces Full Line Up

by the partae May 23, 2023

written by the partae

40,000 tickets sold already – Northern Germany’s biggest electronic festival celebrates 20th anniversary and presents the complete Line Up

From the 12th to the 16th of July 2023 one of the biggest electronic music festivals in Europe has a very special birthday. AIRBEAT ONE celebrates its 20th anniversary. What started in 2001 as a small party for 1,000 guests at the Neustadt-Glewe airfield has now become one of the big mega festivals with up to 65,000 visitors per day. Anyone who wants to be there in 2023 should hurry, because two months before the start, over 40,000 tickets have already been sold.

This year’s edition is themed “Edition Home – Germany”, because milestone birthdays are best celebrated at home with family and all friends. It should be a gigantic birthday party with guests from over 50 countries. Also a lot of the best DJs and acts will fly in from all over the world to the tranquil town of Neustadt-Glewe in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to congratulate AIRBEAT ONE. Who will be at this year’s edition is confirmed now with the announcement of the Full Line Up.

Only the biggest DJs and acts on the planet will perform on the epochal showpiece of the AIRBEAT ONE festival, the “Mainstage” with its monstrous dimensions of up to 180 meters wide and 50 meters high. Here alone, 16 artists from DJ Mag UK’s prestigious Top 100 ranking will perform: ALOK, Boris Brejcha, Charlotte de Witte, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Fisher, Hardwell, KSHMR, Morten, Oliver Heldens, Paul van Dyk, Steve Aoki, Sunnary James & Ryan Marciano, Timmy Trumpet, Vini Vici, W&W and Will Sparks. True to the motto “Edition Home – Germany”, the blockbusters from Germany will also be on the main stage: Fritz Kalkbrenner, Marten Horger, Neelix, Paul Kalkbrenner and Scooter. And with Öwnboss, the absolute top of the line from Brazil will be flying in.

Techno is the defining sound on the Arena Stage, which was added to the stage program just a few years ago. Prominent names from the important DJ Mag Top 100 ranking are also represented here: Claptone, Danny Avila, Deborah de Luca, Nora En Pure, Reinier Zonneveld and Vintage Culture. In line with the theme, high-ranking German techno artists will also come to the Arena, such as Adana Twins, Anne Clue, Moritz Hofbauer and SKIY. But that’s not all. Other international big names and upcoming artists of the techno scene like Camelphat, Enrico Sangiuliano, i hate models, Indira Paganotto, Kölsch, LEVT, Lilly Palmer, Prophecy and Tinlicker will be performing. HI-LO, Oliver Helden’s minimalist side-project and Meduza as the biggest Italian streaming artist in Italy’s music history close the Arena Stage Line Up.

The Hardstyle stage of the AIRBEAT ONE Festival will show up as Eagle Stage for the “Edition Home – Germany”. The acts on this stage resemble the Line Up of a dedicated Hardstyle Festival. With Angerfist, Brennan Heart and Miss K8 (b2b Deadly Guns) three Top 100 members are represented. But the list of stars of harder sounds for this year’s edition is almost endless: Act of Rage, Atmozfears, Audiotricz, Bass Modulators b2b Adrenalize, Coone, Creek, D-Block & S-te-Fan, D-Sturb, Da Tweekaz, Demi Kanon, Dr. Peacock, Frequencerz b2b B-Front, Frontliner, Gunz For Hire, Headhunterz, Jebroer, Mandy, Noisecontrollers, Partyraiser b2b Bulletproof, Paul Elstak ft. Boogshe, Radical Redemption b2b Cryex, Ran-D, Rebelion, Rooler, Sefa, Sickmode, Sound Rush, Sub Zero Project, Vertile, Warface, Wildstylez and Zatox. What a lineup of headliners and all of it hosted by Villain!

The legendary Terminal stands for the styles Electro, Tech House and Tropical. With Bassjackers, Kaaze, Lucas & Steve, Quintino and Topic, five acts from the current DJ Mag Top 100 will be behind the turntables in 2023. For the anniversary, this stage will deliver the largest amount of German artists with illustrious names like Anstandslos & Durchgeknallt, Die Gebrüder Brett, Gestört aber GeiL, HBz, Housekasper, Le Shuuk, Lexy & K-Paul, Mausio, Moguai, Ostblockschlampen, Thomas Lizzara, VIZE and YouNotUs. Three of the best known acts from Austria come with Harris & Ford, Klangkarussell and Toby Romeo. But also international top-class acts like Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman, EDX, Klingande, Mike Perry and Regard are going to fill the tent with excitement.

After this phenomenal line-up of stars on the other stages, the Second Stage won’t be left out and presents a total of 33 top names of the Goa and Psytrance scene. Ace Ventura, Astrix, Blastoyz, Bliss, Captain, Hook, Cloud 7, Fabio Fusco, Hatikwa, Laughing Buddha, Liquid Soul, Morten Granau, Phaxe, Pribe, Ranji, Schrittmacher, Skazi, Tristan and Vegas are just a few of the most famous names.

On Wednesday, July 12th, camping visitors can already “warm up” for the AIRBEAT ONE Festival. At the free pre-opening party presented by NJOY, there will be beats from Anton Jonathan, Finn Sitzenstock, Christian Lidsba, Restricted, Jerome, Mark Bale, Axmo, Aftershock and Thyron in the Main Camping.

There is another floor in the VIP Camping Village. At the Pre-Opening on Wednesday and the Festival-Opening on Thursday ” Vögeln mit Freunden” presents this area and brings acts like Amelie Larsen, Pair Glasses b2b JeriK. b2b PS-Traxx, Daniel Ledwa b2b Hubinek & Sperbel, Gebzound b2b Konstantin Kayser, Karl Kirschmayer, Romano Meinert, Jaques Raupe, Listorio, Electric Panther, Niqe, Sven Cuber, Dorfkind J-P, Eastbeatbrothers, Justin Pollnik, Morten Heuer, Peed, Pehcku, Mieso B2B MaceR, Rommys, Aganman, Jumpsox, Phil Chaplin and Tejax.

Friday the VIP Village Stage is hosted by Oldenbora and lets djjuliimmai, NO.MADS b2b Bagalut, Das Fachpersonal, Untold, The Coast and Sebastian Willms on the decks. For Saturday, Brachland takes over the VIP Village stage with Vabu b2b Davide, Eatmydisco, Daniel Warzecha, Marc Deal, Ozzy Riot and Mark Stanton.

Up to 65,000 visitors from over 50 nations are expected at the anniversary edition of the AIRBEAT ONE festival. On the five stages of the four-day open air event, every electronic fan will find his or her electronic sound, from EDM to trance and progressive – from hardstyle, hardcore and gabber to techno, minimal, house, psytrance and goa.

The 3-day ticket for the mega-festival is currently available in pre-sale phase III for 149.99 euros plus fees at tickets.airbeat-one.de.

But AIRBEAT ONE is not just a festival, it is a five-day vacation. And that’s why you shouldn’t wait too long to book your accommodation. The Main Camping is already 85% booked and the VIP Camping 98% booked. So if you still want to park your car right next to your tent, you should be quick.

Hard Facts:

AIRBEAT ONE Festival 2023

from 12 to 16 July 2023

Neustadt-Glewe airfield (near Schwerin), Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Motto 2023: „Edition Home – Germany”

5 Floors:

– Mainstage (EDM, Trance, Progressive)

– Arena Stage (Techno)

– Terminal (Electro, Tech House, Tropical)

– Eagle Stage (harder Styles)

– Second Stage (Trance, Psy, Goa)

AIRBEAT ONE LINE UP SO FAR April 2023

(in alphabetical order / in bold the newly added acts):

MAINSTAGE:

ALOK

Boris Brejcha

Charlotte de Witte

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

Fisher

Fritz Kalkbrenner

Hardwell

KSHMR

Marten Horger

Morten

Neelix

Oliver Heldens

Paul Kalkbrenner

Paul van Dyk

Scooter

Steve Aoki

Sunnary James & Ryan Marciano

Timmy Trumpet

Vini Vici

W&W
Will Sparks

Öwnboss

ARENA:

Adana Twins

Ann Clue

Camelphat

Claptone

Danny Avila

Deborah de Luca

Enrico Sangiuliano

HI-LO

i hate models

Indira Paganotto

Kölsch

LEVT

Lilly Palmer

Meduza

Moritz Hofbauer

Nora en Pure

Prophecy

Reinier Zonneveld

SKIY

Tinlicker

Vintage Culture

TERMINAL:

Anstandslos & Durchgeknallt

Bassjackers

Christian Lidsba

Die Gebrüder Brett

Dimitri Vangelis &Wyman

EDX

Gestört aber GeiL

Harris & Ford

HBz

Housekasper

Kaaze

Klangkarussell

Klingande

Le Shuuk

Lexy & K-Paul

Lucas & Steve

Mausio

Mike Perry

Moguai

Ostblockschlampen

Quintino

Regard

Thomas Lizzara

Toby Romeo

Topic

VIZE

YouNotUs

EAGLE STAGE:

Act of Rage

Angerfist

Atmozfears

Audiotricz

Bass Modulators b2b Adrenalize

Brennan Heart

Coone

Creek

D-Block & S-te-Fan

D-Sturb

Da Tweekaz

Demi Kanon

Dr. Peacock

Frequencerz b2b B-Front

Frontliner

Gunz For Hire

Headhunterz

Jebroer

Mandy

Miss K8 b2b Deadly Guns

Noisecontrollers

Partyraiser b2b Bulletproof

Paul Elstak ft. Boogshe

Radical Redemption b2b Cryex

Ran-D

Rebelion

Rooler

Sefa

Sickmode

Sound Rush

Sub Zero Project

Vertile

Warface

Wildstylez

Zatox

Hosted by Villain

SECOND STAGE:

Ace Ventura

Astrix

Avalon

Berg

Bionic

Blastoyz

Bliss

Captain Hook

Cloud 7

Coming Soon

C.U.L.T

Dre’ama

Fabio Fusco

Ghost Rider

Hatikwa

Hi Profile

Incognito

Laughing Buddha

Liquid Soul

Mandragora

Mindbenderz

Morten Granau

Naturalize

Novi Maschilton

Omiki

Phaxe

Pribe

Querox

Ranji

Schrittmacher

Skazi

Tristan

Vegas

Pre-Opening by NJOY (Mittwoch, 12. Juli 2023):

Anton Jonathan

Sitze

Christian Lidsba

Restricted

Jerome

Mark Bale

Axmo

Aftershock

Thyron

VIP CAMPING VILLAGE:

Juli 2023 – Vögeln mit Freunden

Amelie Larsen

Pair Glasses b2b JeriK. b2b PS-Traxx

Daniel Ledwa b2b Hubinek & Sperbel

Gebzound b2b Konstantin Kayser

Karl Kirschmayer

Romano Meinert

Jaques Raupe

Listorio, Electric Panther, Niqe,

Sven Cuber

Dorfkind J-P

Eastbeatbrothers

Justin Pollnik

Morten Heuer

Peed

Juli 2023 – Vögeln mit Freunden

Pehcku

Mieso B2B MaceR

Rommys

Aganman

Jumpsox

Phil Chaplin

Tejax

Juli 2023 – Oldenbora

Djjuliimmai

NO.MADS b2b Bagalut

Das Fachpersonal

Untold

The Coast

Sebastian Willms

Juli 2023 – Brachland

Vabu b2b Davide

Eatmydisco

Daniel Warzecha

Marc Deal

Ozzy Riot

Mark Stanton

Links:

http://www.airbeat-one.de/

facebook.com/airbeatone

youtube.com/airbeatone00

instagram.com/airbeatone

May 23, 2023 0 comments

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FLETCHER RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA / NZ WITH ‘GIRL OF MY DREAMS’

by the partae May 23, 2023

written by the partae

SYDNEY (May 22, 2023) – FLETCHER will return to Australia and New Zealand later this year in celebration of her critically-acclaimed debut album GIRL OF MY DREAMS.

FLETCHER established herself as a bonafide pop star in 2022.

Hailing from Asbury Park, New Jersey, FLETCHER received industry acclaim early in her career – largely due to her natural and candid storytelling talent, exemplified on her debut EP, you ruined new york city for me, in 2019. The record featured FLETCHER’s breakout hit ‘Undrunk’, which scored the #1 spot on Spotify’s Viral Chart; an early indicator of the musician’s potential. Following this up with 2020’s, THE S(EX) TAPES, FLETCHER returned triumphant, adding to her winning scorecard with songs like ‘Bitter’ fast-climbing to 250 million global streams.

FLETCHER made new waves with GIRL OF MY DREAMS, landing within the Top 15 of the Billboard 200: a powerfully potent collection of songs that provided 2022’s most memorable pop moments, including ‘Becky’s So Hot’, ‘Sting’ and ‘Better Version’. To date, FLETCHER has amassed over one billion streams globally,

The release of GIRL OF MY DREAMS brought solidified FLETCHER as a U.S. star with staying power. Among her achievements during the album cycle, FLETCHER performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, completed a sold out 25-date tour of North America, and joined Miley Cyrus for a rendition of ‘Midnight Sky’ as part of Miley’s New Year’s Eve Party – another viral moment of 2022.

The GIRL OF MY DREAMS TOUR will be an unmissable opportunity for fans to experience the album live, and fall further in love with FLETCHER as she makes her way to both countries at the end of 2023.

The tour will take FLETCHER to New Zealand first, where she will bring her live show to the Auckland Town Hall on November 29. From there, she will tour Australia, starting in Sydney on December 2 at the Hordern Pavilion, and making her way to Melbourne’s Forum and Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall, before finishing the run in Perth at Metro City.

Fans will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with FLETCHER, with both an Ultimate Meet & Greet Experience and Soundcheck Experience packages on offer.

Tickets for all shows go on sale at 1pm, Friday 26 May.

Live Nation is bringing an exclusive pre-sale to Live Nation Members from 12pm, Thursday 25 May until 12pm, Friday 26 May.

For more information on how to purchase, visit livenation.com.au.
For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, visit: livenation.com.au.

AUCKLAND TOWN HALL, AUCKLAND WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 2
HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY SATURDAY DECEMBER 2
FORUM, MELBOURNE MONDAY DECEMBER 4
FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE THURSDAY DECEMBER 7
METRO CITY PERTH SATURDAY DECEMBER 9

TICKETS ON SALE 1PM, FRIDAY 26 MAY
Live Nation pre-sale: 12pm, Thursday 25 May
For complete tour, ticket and VIP Experience information, visit: livenation.com.au

May 23, 2023 0 comments

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Body Type announce national album tour this August, Expired Candy LP out June 2 via Poison City Records

by the partae May 17, 2023

written by the partae

PRAISE FOR BODY TYPE

Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing’s Surprising LP
FBi Radio Album Of The Week
2SER Radio Feature Album
RTR FM Feature Album
Edge Radio Feature Album
SYN FM Local Feature Album
3RRR Feature Album

“Nothing thrilled me aurally as much this year as the long-awaited
debut album from this Sydney post-punk quartet”
Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, The Guardian
(The 21 Best Australian Albums of 2022)

“There’s nothing common about this album: It’s a self-possessed statement of intent and
one of the best Australian debut albums in recent memory”
Doug Wallen, NME Magazine (★★★★★)

“Referencing Eve Babitz and David Cronenberg but taking musical cues from freak
DIY punk bands like Nots and the Reatards, the debut album from Sydney four-piece
Body Type is punchy and invigorating, a blast of energy that takes early-pandemic malaise
and turns it into something witty and thrilling”
Shaad D’Souza, The FADER

“Powered by three songwriting personalities and drawing from DIY punk traditions,
Body Type called it how they saw it on articulate, cutting belters”
Double J

“One of the most consistently impressive, powerful,
and exciting bands on the Australian scene”
Rolling Stone Australia

“Body Type at their most cheeky, assertive, and forward-looking”
DIY (★★★★)

“Whip-smart twisting of the post punk garage band template”
The Line of Best Fit (8/10)

“One of my favourite Australian bands”
Zan Rowe, Double J

“Pretty tongue in cheek and clever”
Anthony Fantano, theneedledrop

“Chock-full of angsty lyrics and post-punk riffs”
Frankie Magazine

“High-impact, tongue-in-cheek and with that punk spirit”
RUSSH Magazine

“All-female outfit spark a new era with indie-rock-punk euphoria”
Pilerats

As Body Type steady for their upcoming UK and EU tour dates, the group today announce their national album tour, presented by Double J, in support of their second album Expired Candy out June 2 via Poison City Records. BUY TICKETS HERE + PRE-ORDER LP HERE.

Across August, Body Type will be joined by Sweetie and Perfect Actress in Eora / Sydney, Our Carlson and Chimers in Dharawal Land / Port Kembla, Gut Health and Sweetie in Naarm / Melbourne, Platonic Sex and Nakki Soul in Meanjin / Brisbane plus Ash Baroque and Paint in Boorloo / Perth. The band’s live show recently rocked crowds at High Voltage Festival – “Body Type stopped traffic” Rolling Stone‘s review read – alongside supports with The Pixies, Fontaines D.C., Wolf Alice and previously, Big Thief, Cate Le Bon, POND, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Rolling Blackouts Coast Fever, DZ Deathrays, MOD CON.

If Body Type’s debut record Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing’s Surprising was an exuberant and furious declaration of dominion, then their swift follow-up Expired Candy is all about revelling in the space they’ve carved out. It’s sweet, acidic, tough and undeniable all at once, and speaking to the forthcoming release Body Type reveal that “Expired Candy is filled with hope, love, and danger, dancing with delicious uncertainty. In pursuit of joy we dreamed up songs about mothers, sisters, dogs, nans; family tantrums, forward motion, falling in love, platonic or romantic, with someone or self. Heart breaks, tooth will shatter, but she’ll be there when it really matters. Flirty, feral and defiant, just how we like it. From our wild heart to yours, Body Type.”

Including singles in the just released ‘Weekend’ and the Double J playlisted ‘Holding On’ and ‘Miss The World’, Expired Candy is a euphoric, lawless rock record, characterised by unfaltering intensity. Oceanic yearning mixes with sly humour. Guitars spit and swell and slice through harmonies. Moments of elation and bizarre imagery are wrung from the monotony of every day. Vocals knot together, producing ecstatic, slanted melodies. An album about not being so certain that confinement and desolation lead to a dead end. Instead, stagnation may serve as the perfect breeding ground for joyous bewilderment and an inflamed imagination. Like the stale confection of its title, Expired Candy is a blistering listen because of the way it transmutes gloom into resistance.

Their Australian Music Prize-nominated debut album Everything Is Dangerous But Nothing’s Surprising including highlights ‘Buoyancy‘ ‘The Charm’ and ‘Sex & Rage‘ across the 11-track record sought praise far and wide: Rolling Stone, The Guardian, NME, DIY, Frankie Magazine, Clash, Dork, The Line Of Best Fit and more, as well as radio support from all corners of the country landing Album of the Week placements across 2SER, FBi Radio, SYN, Edge Radio and RTR FM and much more. See all 2023 tour routing and ticket info BELOW.

‘Weekend’ is out now, buy/stream it here.

BODY TYPE
Expired Candy LP
June 2 via Poison City Records
PRE-ORDER HERE

TRACKLIST
Holding On
Summer Forever
Weekend
Tread Overhead
Sha La La
Creation Of Man
Miss The World
Anti-Romancer
Beat You Up
Albion Park
Expired Candy
Dream Girls
Shake Yer Memory

TOUR DATES
Thu 29 Jun – Rock Werchter Festival – Werchter BR
Fri 30 Jun – Roskilde Festival – Roskilde DK
Sat 1 Jul – Stadsgårdsterminalen – Stockholm SE
Mon 3 Jul – Paradiso – Amsterdam NL
Tue 4 Jul – La Boule Noir – Paris FR
Wed 5 Jul – Lexington – London UK
Thu 6 Jul – YES Basement – Manchester UK
Fri 11 Aug – Marrickville Bowling Club – Eora /Sydney
Sun 13 Aug – The Servo w/ Cable Ties – Dharawal Land / Port Kembla
Sat 19 Aug – Corner Hotel – Naarm / Melbourne
Sat 26 Aug – The Zoo – Meanjin / Brisbane
Fri 1 Sep – The Rechabite – Boorloo / Perth

Tickets available at www.bodytypeband.com

Stay connected with Body Type:
Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Youtube

May 17, 2023 0 comments

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LINE-UP FOR AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST REGGAE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCED

by the partae May 15, 2023

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International acts to include Sean Paul, UB40, Shaggy and much more

May 15, 2023: Australia’s biggest reggae music festival Jammin will hit Australia again this coming summer with the 2024 line-up to be released at 7am this morning. The festival features an expanded international line-up compared to its debut season in 2023 with superstars Sean Paul, UB40 and Shaggy all set to perform. Also hitting the stage will be legendary Fugees member and solo artist Wyclef Jean, as well as Bob Marley’s son Julian Marley.

Jammin Festival 2024 will be staged in Sydney and on the Gold Coast over the weekend of Feb 3-4, with both locations set to ignite in a celebration of good vibes, fun and culture. The two-day event will offer music for every reggae lover. Also on the line-up will be Hawaii’s Polynesian reggae star Fiji, US sensation J Boog and Jamaican reggae fusion band Third World. New Zealand favourites House of Shem and Sons of Zion will perform, as will Hawaiian-cum Samoan reggae band Common Kings.

Event spokesperson Matthew Spratt says next year’s festival will be bigger and better than this year’s inaugural event, which sold out in all venues. “We’re excited to be bringing some of the world’s biggest reggae artists to Australian shores – but this time with a bigger and better line-up. Australians have been craving this type of festival, with over 50,000 tickets selling at the 2023 event.”

Tickets for Jammin 2024 go on sale next Wednesday May 24 at 7pm via Ticket Fairy. Fans can pre-register now until May 24 at jamminfest.com to secure early bird tickets and go in the draw to win a range of exciting prizes.

May 15, 2023 0 comments

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Open-air techno festival Love Family Park returns after 4 years with all-new venue and huge lineup

by the partae May 10, 2023

written by the partae

Sven Väth, Solomun, Vintage Culture, Nina Kraviz, Kobosil and more all play

After a four year break, one of Germany’s most prestigious open-air techno festivals is back! Love Family Park returns in epic fashion on Saturday 22nd July at the completely new and beautiful venue of Rebstock Park in Frankfurt am Main Germany close to Frankfurt airport. Playing will be the legendary Sven Väth, Solomun who will play one of his rare German dates at the festival. Presenting two stages, also these artists will play: Vintage Culture, Nina Kraviz, Kobosil, Enrico Sangiuliano, Innellea, Chloé Caillet, Clara Cuvé, Anfisa Letyago, DJ Gigola b2b MCR-T and KENYA20HZ. Get your tickets now for this spectacular return of Europe’s foremost techno festival lovefamilypark.com/tickets.

Love Family Park has been an inspiring and authentic stage for electronic music in the Rhine-Main area since 1996 and is brought to you by the same team behind the renowned Time Warp. Between 10am and 10pm, Love Family Park is an incomparable all-dayer that unites thousands of party-people from across the globe for a celebration of the world’s finest techno and house. The festival has very much helped to shape the sound and style of electronic music events round the world. It is a perfectly organised festival with a warm and friendly crowd that helps make it an essential date on the European festival calendar.

Now back after a four year break, it has an all new and perfect home at the Rebstockpark Frankfurt, a lush and open green space with the city’s skyline off in the distance that is very well connected to local motorways, public transport and the international airport in Frankfurt.

The unique underground electronic sound of Frankfurt is part of the cultural identity of dance music as well as this city. It is known the world over for its unique groove and is also home to the vital MOMEM Museum as well as many local DJs, label and cult parties, so is the ideal venue for Love Family Park. What’s more, Frankfurt is a global hub for commerce, culture, education, tourism and transportation that is rated as an “alpha world city” and is easily accessible via Frankfurt Airport. It has lots to offer and explore, not least Love Family Park.

This year, twelve hours of world class house and techno await you on two stages with high class sound systems and cutting edge production as well as 12 acts who come from the cutting edge of house and techno with a mix of acclaimed international headliners and up and coming talents. They include Cocoon label head and city legend Sven Väth who is a techno titan who helped put this place on the map. He will be joined by Diynamic label head and house star Solomun with one of his rare gigs in Germany, Trip label queen Nina Kraviz, breakout Brazilian sensation Vintage Culture, Berghain’s revered Kobosil, Italian techno titan Enrico Sangiuliano, the boundary breaking Afterlife associate Innellea, Paris DJ and multi-instrumentalist Chloé Caillet, the high energy sounds of Berlin’s Clara Cuvé, fast rising young Italian Anfisa Letyago, a back to back between DJ Gigola and MCR-T and the raw rhythms of Brazil’s KENYA20HZ.

Capacity is limited to 10,000 so make sure you don’t miss out and get your tickets now at lovefamilypark.com/tickets as early bird tickets sold out in record time!

Date: Saturday 22nd July 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 10:00 PM

Location: Rebstockpark, Frankfurt, Germany

www.lovefamilypark.com

Lineup (A-Z)

Anfisa Letyago

Chloé Caillet

Clara Cuvé

DJ Gigola b2b MCR-T

Enrico Sangiuliano

Innellea

KENYA20HZ

Kobosil

Nina Kraviz

Solomun

Sven Väth

Vintage Culture

May 10, 2023 0 comments

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Decibel Open Air Announces 2023 Lineup Featuring Amelie Lens, Michael Bibi, Paul Kalkbrenner And More

by the partae May 10, 2023

written by the partae

Tickets: www.decibelopenair.com
Date: 9-10th September, 2023

Location: Florence, Italy

Facebook / Instagram: @decibelopenair

Decibel Open Air is back in Florence from 9-10 September 2023, after the recently sold out Easter Edition and last year’s event gathering fifty thousand attendees, with thirty percent coming outside of Italy, the legendary electronic festival is revealing the first names of their incredible lineup.

Decibel Open Air 2023 offers one the best of the electronic music acts with Moderat (live), Paul Kalkbrenner (live), Peggy Gou, Michael Bibi, Amelie Lens, Salmo (live), Lazza (live), Boris Brejcha, Loco Dice B2b Jamie Jones, Camelphat, Meduza, I Hate Models, Folamour, WhoMadeWho, Nico Moreno, Trym, 999999999, Indira Paganotto, Charlie Sparks, Klangkuenstler, Anfisa Letyago, Adiel, Daria Kolosova, Raven, Amémé, Honey Luv, Brina Knauss, Luca Agnelli, Dov’è Liana, Pôngo, Mattia Trani, Speaking Mind and many others. A huge line up with best live and dj sets, an excellent mix of techno and house and other eclectic sounds.

Paul Kalkbrenner comes back to Decibel Open Aor for the third time. Coming from the golden age of techno and turning twelve when the Berlin Wall fell, he spent his teenage years raving, before starting to DJ and collect records as electronic dance music’s first tidal wave spilled throughout the city. He realized early that DJing wasn’t for him, and has focused on producing and playing his own music live ever since.

Sitting somewhere between Detroit, London and Berlin in sound, Peggy Gou dj sets are an assured, kinetic combination of dark, pulsing house and techno, broken beats and abstract compositions.

Michael Bibi is a name that resonates with many. His sound and productions (Solid Grooves) are instantly recognizable: thanks to them he has soundtracked nights and events across the globe in Ibiza, London, New York, Buenos Aires and Tulum.

Decibel Open Air is going to be very much strengthened thanks to a huge line up and many novelties. Most of all, a new location: an area of over hundred thousand square meters, able to improve services and logistics. All the details will be revealed very soon.

LINEUP

MODERAT live, PAUL KALKBRENNER live, PEGGY GOU, MICHAEL BIBI, AMELIE LENS, SALMO live (big domestic rap act), LAZZA live (big domestic rap act),

BORIS BREJCA, LOCO DICE b2b JAMIE JONES, CAMELPHAT, MEDUZA, I HATE MODELS, FOLAMOUR, WHOMADEWHO, NICO MORENO, TRYM, 999999999,

INDIRA PAGANOTTO, CHARLIE SPARKS, KLANGKUENSTLER, ANFISA LETYAGO, ADIEL, DARIA KOLOSOVA, RAVEN, AMEME, HONEY LUV,

BRINA KNAUSS, LUCA AGNELLI, DOV’è LIANA, PONGO, MATTIA TRANI, SPEAKING MIND

May 10, 2023 0 comments

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SECRET SOUNDS FESTIVAL SIDESHOWS All tickets on sale Tuesday 9 May, 9am local

by the partae May 4, 2023

written by the partae

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Calling all music fans! Mark your calendars and alert the group chat, because today Secret Sounds reveal the huge lineup of Festival Sideshows hitting the country this July, featuring some of the best and brightest names from Splendour in the Grass 2023!

From indie-rock royalty and visionary songwriters, to leading names in hip-hop, boundary defying pop-punk artists and electrifying vocalists. You’ll be booked and busy this July as you spend your time with…

The list of dates include long-awaited headline shows from legendary trio Yeah Yeah Yeahs, set to hit Melbourne and Sydney with support from explosive LA rockers Automatic. Yeah Yeah Yeahs will arrive hot off the release of their fifth studio album, Cool it Down. A landmark in their catalogue, the record is an expert distillation of their best gifts that impels you to move, and cry and listen closely. The makers of iconic indie hits Heads Will Roll, Date with the Night, Maps, Sacrilege and Burning are well and truly ready to return down under. Don’t miss the alchemy and transformative magic as they take the stage with their high energy performance! British songwriter Sam Fender will perform a headline show in Perth, with his euphoric, hard-hitting guitar anthems in tow. Fender’s 2021 album Seventeen Going Under sent the Newcastle artist stratospheric, reaping a clutch of awards (including BRITs, NMEs, Ivor Novellos and a first Mercury Prize nomination). Sam Fender is one of Britain’s most celebrated and successful musicians of a generation and Western Australians will get to see why in July.

That’s as British rapper, singer and actress Little Simz lights up stages in Melbourne and Sydney. Little Simz released her fourth album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert in 2021 to widespread critical acclaim, going on to win the 2022 Mercury Prize and earning her the 2022 Brit Award for Best New Artist. Simz released her fifth album NO THANKYOU in December, we can’t wait to see it live when she hits Australian shores! With quintuple-platinum hit Habits (Stay High) and double-platinum Talking Body, Tove Lo will be performing headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney with support from dreamy 3-piece Blusher! Tove Lo made waves worldwide with her platinum-certified 2014 full-length debut Queen of the Clouds and has collaborated on anthems with Nick Jonas, Flume, Alesso, Coldplay, Martin Garrix, Charli XCX, Sean Paul and more. Get ready as she arrives Australia with her latest single Borderline.

Then catch a dynamic show from multi-platinum selling, chart topping rising star iann dior when he performs in Melbourne and Sydney! dior’s feature on the heavy-hitting 4 x platinum Mood with 24KGoldn reached the Top 10 and remained there for 10 weeks. Early 2022 saw him release album on to better things, which amassed over 180 million streams and received acclaim from NPR, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and NME. Rainbow Kitten Surprise will also be gracing stages in Sydney and Melbourne, weaving together lyrical poetry, hummable melodies and a rush of instrumental eccentricities. Boasting over 1 billion global streams across platforms, the band have earned widespread praise from Billboard, TIME, Vice and NPR. You may have caught yourself humming along to their tracks It’s Called: Freefall and Cocaine Jesus which recently went viral on TikTok resulting in over 11 million *weekly* streams for the band.

Noah Cyrus’ powerful live performance will stay with you long after her show. The GRAMMY nominated, multiplatinum singer and songwriter will bring her 2022 debut album The Hardest Part to Australia, lighting up stages in Sydney and Melbourne with her pop spirit, folk eloquence and country soul. Cyrus will be supported by her friend and collaborator PJ Harding. Then catch the unique blend of R&B, traditional African music and experimental electronic sounds of multitalented singer-songwriter and violinist Brittney Denise Parks AKA Sudan Archives. What began as a solo endeavor, the Sudan Archives project has expanded to include a full band, praised for its genre-defying sound and socially conscious lyrics with Parks drawing inspiration from her own experiences as a black woman in America. The band has performed at Coachella, Glastonbury and the Hollywood Bowl. Now it’s time for the project to take Sydney and Melbourne!

Then it’s time to see Del Water Gap as he takes over stages in Melbourne and Sydney! Since releasing the Don’t Get Dark EP in 2019, Del Water Gap has put out a series of singles, including Ode to a Conversation Stuck In Your Throat, deemed an “ear-worm track” by Vogue UK. Del Water Gap released his self-titled debut album in 2021, finding critical acclaim across leading publications including NPR, GQ, MTV, and Esquire.

We told you July is going to be busy! See below for the low down on dates for each tour. Vodafone customers can be among the first to secure tickets during an exclusive presale, starting Thursday 4 May 9am local. Head to www.vodafone.com.au/ticket. Secret Sounds presale for all shows starts Monday 8 May 9am local, sign up to get access. General on sale kicks off Tuesday 9 May, 9am local.

Secret Sounds Festival Sideshows
www.secretsounds.comYeah Yeah Yeahs
With Automatic
Supported by Double J
Thursday 20 July 2023 – MCA, Melbourne
Monday 24 July 2023 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

Sam Fender
Thursday 20 July 2023 – HBF Stadium, Perth

Little Simz
Supported by triple j
Wednesday 19 July 2023 – MCA, Melbourne
Friday 21 July 2023 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney

Tove Lo
With Blusher
Wednesday 19 July 2023 – Forum, Melbourne
Tuesday 25 July 2023 – Roundhouse, Sydney

Loyle Carner
Co-Presented with Live Nation
Supported by Double J
Saturday 22 July 2023 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tuesday 25 July 2023 – Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide
Thursday 27 July 2023 – Palais Theatre, Melbourne

iann dior
Supported by triple j
Wednesday 19 July 2023 – 170 Russell, Melbourne
Saturday 22 July 2023 – Metro Theatre, Sydney

Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Thursday 20 July 2023 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Friday 21 July 2023 – 170 Russell, Melbourne

Noah Cyrus
With PJ Harding
Sunday 9 July 2023 – Metro Theatre, Sydney
Sunday 16 July 2023 – 170 Russell, Melbourne

Sudan Archives
Saturday 22 July 2023 – Liberty Hall, Sydney
Tuesday 25 July 2023 – 170 Russell, Melbourne

Del Water Gap
Friday 21 July 2023 – Howler, Melbourne
Saturday 22 July 2023 – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney

Lewis Capaldi
With Noah Cyrus
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Friday 7 July 2023 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney *sold out*
Saturday 8 July 2023 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney *sold out*
Tuesday 11 July 2023 – RAC Arena, Perth
Thursday 13 July 2023 – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide *sold out*
Friday 14 July 2023 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne *sold out*
Saturday 15 July 2023 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne *sold out*

May 4, 2023 0 comments

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J BALVIN ANNOUNCES SYDNEY & MELBOURNE HEADLINE SHOWS | JULY 2023 – The Colombian superstar heads down under! Tickets on sale Monday 8 May

by the partae May 2, 2023

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The face of modern Reggaeton’ (Pitchfork): Colombian superstar J Balvin to perform two headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne in July
Balvin is one of the Top 10 most streamed artists globally, with 35 million+ albums sold worldwide
‘The biggest breakout act Latin music has seen in many years’ – Billboard
Tickets on sale Monday 8 May via frontiertouring.com/jbalvin

Get ready for the hottest shows of the year! Illusive Presents and Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce one of the biggest names in music – global superstar J Balvin – will hit Australia for two huge headlining shows, with performances in Melbourne and Sydney this July 2023.

A highly decorated global superstar and entrepreneur with wins across Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, Latin GRAMMY’s and many others, as a Latinx artist Balvin has steadfastly broken cultural barriers and become one of the Top 10 most-streamed artists globally, developing legions of fans worldwide. Originally hailing from Medellín, Colombia, the illustrious reggaeton superstar is one of the best-selling Latin musical artists with sales of more than 35 million records. Balvin’s 2017 chart-topper ‘Mi Gente’ with Willy William, and subsequently a remix with Beyoncé, reached global success serving as a nod to cultural pride.

The barrier-busting Balvin will perform two huge headline shows while in Australia: Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena on Sunday 23 July, followed by Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Tuesday 25 July. Tickets for both cities go on sale Monday 8 May (10am local time) via frontiertouring.com/jbalvin. Frontier Members can get early access via the Presale, which starts Thursday 4 May (12pm local time – see website for more info). Balvin will jumpstart his Australian visit with a set at Byron’s Splendour in the Grass*.

Noted for his phenomenal, high energy live concerts, the boundary-pushing Balvin made history back in 2019 as the very first Latin headliner in Lollapalooza’s 28-year history. He did similar at Coachella, returning to the desert event (following Beyoncé inviting him up onstage the previous year) for a performance heralded by Billboard as “the most high-profile set from a reggaeton artist in the festival’s history”.

‘His set was a monumental achievement – one of the greatest Coachella has ever seen … and yes, that includes Beyoncé’ – Variety

J Balvin’s list of collaborators reads like a who’s who of music giants: Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Cardi B, Ed Sheeran, Skrillex, Pharrell… while in 2020 he was the first Latinx artist to team up with the iconic Air Jordan brand. (He’s also got his own Monopoly game and a Guess campaign to boot). The Colombian superstar and reggaeton revolutionary is an unstoppable force across the worlds of music, fashion and art, Balvin also leading initiatives for mental health awareness, the star launching OYE, a bilingual, mental health and creative wellness app in both Spanish and English.

With Balvin taking the world by storm, don’t delay: these will be the hottest shows of 2023. Don’t miss J Balvin live on stage this July – tickets on sale Monday!

J BALVIN
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
JULY 2023
Presented Illusive Presents and Frontier Touring

FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE 
via frontiertouring.com/jbalvin
Runs 24 hours from: Thursday 4 May (12pm local time)
or until pre-sale allocation exhausted

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Monday 8 May (10am local time)

 Sunday 23 July
Margaret Court Arena | Melbourne, VIC
Licensed. All Ages
Ticketek.com.au

Tuesday 25 July
Hordern Pavilion | Sydney, NSW
Licensed. All Ages
Ticketek.com.au

* Also playing Splendour In The Grass – Friday 21 July, Byron Bay (not a Frontier show)

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.

May 2, 2023 0 comments

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SPECIAL D. X DJ SAMMY & CARISMA PRINCE OF LOVE 2023

by the partae December 22, 2022

written by the partae

“Prince of Love” was one of DJ Sammy´s first productions. The Spanish Star-DJ and hit producer, twice listed on DJ Mag’s Top 100, first released this single in 1997 with Carisma.

It charted at #24 on the German charts, reached #1 in the European dance charts and stayed for 15 weeks on the hitlist.

Now the Hamburg-based DJ and hit producer Special D. has taken the track and refreshed it completely.

“The track `Prince of Love´ has always been something special to me, the first one for me in the role of a lead artist, as well my first chart hit as a main artist. I received so many requests for cover versions or new mixes from all over the world, but declined every single one… except this one time! That was when Special D. reached out to me. I’ve known him for quite a long time now and couldn’t say no to his idea of taking the original vocals of Carisma and putting it together with his sense of the song. So it came out fresh and absolutely upfront,” explains the DJ-star.

Special D. aka Dennis Horstmann is a German DJ and dance music-producer, who landed a hit in Europe with the cover of Nena´s “Nur geträumt” back in 2003.

Top 4 in Ireland, top 6 in UK, top 10 in the Netherlands and top 14 in Germany paved the way for him up to the TMF Awards, which are considered the most important music awards in the Netherlands, in which he won the ´best international dance artist´ category.

His other chart hits include “Home Alone”, “Nothing I Won’t Do”, “You” or “Here I Am“. Also the “Suck My Dick!” number from his “Dickheadz” side project (together with Andy Judge) was even picked for the Hollywood blockbuster “Crank: High Voltage” with Jason Statham. Recently, Special D. collaborations with Le Shuuk (“You”) as well as W&W and Harris & Ford (“Come With Me”) caused a stir on the international dance charts and streaming portals.

DJ Sammy is one of the most famous DJs and producers in the world. With over 20 million records sold, plus countless awards, the global player from Mallorca is one of the world’s most successful electronic music producers, who had his breakthrough with “Heaven” in 2001. It surpassed 2 million record sales in Europe and Australia alone, reached #2 on the US Billboard’s HOT 100, before climbing to #1 in GB in 2002. Many TV appearances and award wins all over the world followed, and he entered the prestigious DJ Mag Top 100 DJ rankings (2005 #92, 2006 #61).

“Prince of Love 2023” unleashes a new vibe from Special D., DJ Sammy and Carisma on Kontor Records!

Linkfire:
https://ktr.lnk.to/PrinceOfLove

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Caprices Festival reveals first wave of artists for 20th edition feat. Jamie XX, Jeff Mills, Zip, Ricardo Villalobos, Sonja Moonear, Fatboy Slim, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, Magda, ARTBAT, Adriatique, Blond:ish, Black Coffee, Cobblestone Jazz (live), Arapu, Gescu, Seth Troxler, Luciano, Loco Dice, Raresh, DJ Tennis and more

by the partae December 20, 2022

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20th Edition of Caprices Festival

Weekend One – April 7-9th, 2023

Weekend Two – April 14-16th, 2023

Crans-Montana, Switzerland

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Caprices Festival is the most iconic mountain-top festival in Europe and now it celebrates its 20th edition across two unmissable weekends in Switzerland’s stunning Crans-Montana resort. There will be all-new stages, the signature sophisticated production, surprise guests, endless winter sports fun and electronic music covering a wider spectrum than ever from DJs and live acts across two weekends from April 7-9th, and April 14-16th.

The first wave of artists includes Jamie XX, Fatboy Slim, Black Coffee, ARTBAT, DJ Tennis, Blond:ish, Who Made Who (live), Adriatique, Monolink (live), Magda, Modal Tune (Guti b2b Sarkis live), Themba, Jeff Mills, Zip, Loco Dice b2b Seth Troxler, Luciano b2b Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, Arapu b2b Gescu, Archie Hamilton, Cobblestone Jazz (live), East End Dubs, Janeret, Manda Moor, Raresh, Sonja Moonear plus many more to come. Head to https://capricesfestival.com for tickets.

Over the last two decades, Caprices has put Crans-Montana back on the map. It was once hugely popular in the 70s and 80s but fell out of fashion until Caprices introduced it to a new generation. In that time the festival has grown and evolved to become one of the world’s premier underground events with not just top-level music but also endless daytime adventures in the Alps and body and soul-enriching experiences.

As such there are many things that stand Caprices apart, from breathtaking panoramic views across the Alps to next level audio-visual technology, luxury gastronomic experiences, an eco-museum, mountain activities, to multiple spa and wellness centres. For adrenaline junkies there are 140 km of pistes for skiing and snowboarding, a next level snowpark, husky sledding and so much more.

For this special anniversary edition there will be five stages split across day and night, two by day and three by night. Each stage has its own unique theme with fantastically realised producing and added performing arts elements such as dancers, actors, audiovisuals and art installations that brings the whole magical experience to life.

By day there is the world renowned Modernity Stage, an iconic glasshouse at 2,200m up the Swiss Alps that will welcome big name DJs for some unforgettable musical memories. The Club stage, meanwhile, is a concrete stage attached to the Modernity Stage with a glass wall overlooking the Alps and soundtracked by some fresh talents from around the world.

By night, The Moon Stage comes alive. It has been an integral part of Caprices festival from the early years and has famously cutting edge audiovisual production that adds an extra dimension to every single set. Then comes the Forest Stage, a forest themed 2000-capacity stage which will transport partygoers deep into alpine forests. Last but not least is the Dome Stage with another high-level audio visual experience and classy underground sounds.

This year, Weekend One (April 7-9th) welcomes Jamie XX, Fatboy Slim, Black Coffee, Artbat, Monolink (live), Adriatique, DJ Tennis, Blond:ish, Who Made Who (live), 8Kays, Amine K, Brina Knauss, Fiona Kraft, Layla Benitez, Magda, Modal Tune (Guti b2b Sarkisi live), Themba and Yokoo.

Weekend Two (April 14-16th) brings Jeff Mills, Loco Dice b2b Seth Troxler, Zip, Luciano b2b Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth, Arapu b2b Gescu, Archie Hamilton, Cobblestone Jazz (live), Djerry C, East End Dubs, Janeret, Manda Moor, Miroloja, O.Bee b2b Tomas Station, Raresh, Sonja Moonear plus a special guest TBA.

Stay tuned for further artist announcements.

This year Caprices offers hotel packages as well as additional services and activities of the region for the ones who are seeking to discover Crans-Montana. There are many more acts to come with a surprise guest on Saturday night set to be a real highlight.

Caprices Festival is an idyllic travel experience, winter sport haven and world class music festival all rolled into two unmissable weekends. Move fast to secure your place at this year’s special weekenders.

Head to https://capricesfestival.com for tickets.

LINEUP – WEEKEND 01

Jamie XX

(A-Z)

Adriatique, Artbat, Black Coffee, Blond:ish, DJ Tennis, Fatboy Slim, Monolink (live), WhoMadeWho (hybrid DJ set)

8Kays, Amine K, Brina Knauss, Fiona Kraft, F.O.E (live), Giorgio Maulini, Joh Erba, Layla Benitez, Los Frescos (Argenis Brito & Dandy Jack), Magda, Masaya, Modal Tune (live), Shaun Reeves b2b Ryan Crosson, Themba, Yokoo

LINEUP – WEEKEND 02

Special Guest

(A-Z)

Jeff Mills, Loco Dice b2b Seth Troxler, Luciano b2b Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Sven Väth

Alci, Arapu b2b Gescu, Archie Hamilton, Cesar Merveille, Cobblestone Jazz (live), Djerry C, East End Dubs, Janeret, Manda Moor, Mike Shannon, Miroloja, O.Bee b2b Tomas Station, Raresh, Sonja Moonear, Zip

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