With just five weeks to go until Splendour in the Grass lights up Ngarindjin / North Byron Parklands for the 21st time, the festival has added a bunch of exciting new acts to the lineup, set to perform on stages across the festival grounds…
Stop by the Byron Bay Brewery Bar to catch a stacked lineup featuring some of the hottest up and coming acts in town including fun-loving larrikins Beddy Rays with their heartfelt lyrics, huge hooks and mosh-worthy riffs, the infectious tunes of captivating breakout stars Chutney, and indie-rock six-piece Cool Sounds whose music nods to 80s pop, cheerful funk and alt-country. Don’t miss the fuzz, synths, samples and synergy of one of the most exciting new bands emerging from Melbourne’s underground Eggy, or the crooning and wailing of Ghost Mutt as they hurl their special brand of pop-rock into the universe. There’s the catchy tracks, captivating personality and out-of-the-box style of Go-Jo plus genre expanding trio The Grogans who explore manoeuvres in surf, punk, blues, garage, psych, rockabilly, and reggae.
Catch the indie tones and surf rock tempo of Lazy Ghost, and continue to ride the wave of the surf rock renaissance with WA legends Old Mervs, witness the enigmatic and colourful live show of Northern Rivers’ own Pasiflorez and prepare to get sweaty when five-piece indie-rock band Ra Ra Viper take to the stage. Enter the world of dream pop duo Royel Otis as they take inspiration from Japanese city pop and 90s nostalgia and enjoy the radiant indie-rock sounds of Melbourne five piece The Velvet Club. Stop by the Byron Bay Brewery Bar on Thursday for an extra special opening night party with special performances, and giveaways.
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SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS 2023
Friday 21, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 July
Ngarindjin / North Byron Parklands
126 Tweed Valley Way, Yelgun (15 mins north of Byron Bay)
splendourinthegrass.com
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Title: The Noodle Effect
Label: Self-release
After much anticipation and quite some time after its initially announced release date, Spag Heddy‘s debut album – “The Noodle Effect,” is finally out – and trust us, it’s worth the wait. Featuring an impressive 17 tracks, 14 of which are brand new, the body of work is an ode to Spag‘s true evolution as an artist over the last few years. While some tracks, like his recently released “Hammer Time” and the album’s “Fragga,” stay true to Spag Heddy‘s original bass-heavy style, what’s most noteworthy about it are the tracks that demonstrate his stepping outside of the box. In songs like “Vertigo,” “Imagination,” and “Voices,” the Dutch-born, Spain-based producer explores a softer, emotive sound with vocal-driven, melodic electronic ballads. Read on for more about his inspiration behind the album and press play on “The Noodle Effect” to usher in the new era of Spag Heddy.
“With this album, I wanna showcase more of myself than just the headbanger dubstep that I’m known for nowadays. This album made a perfect home for some of my productions that are not dancefloor-aimed but that I absolutely love and have wanted for so long to see the light of day. While a few of these tracks have been years in the making, others are brand new and show what I’m currently vibing with. Thanks to this project, I rediscovered my love and motivation to make melodic and timeless music, whether it’s DJ-friendly and/or danceable or not. ‘The Noodle Effect‘ couldn’t be a better title because it is on-brand, but it also means traveling into a singularity, which essentially is to become timeless.” – Spag Heddy
The Netherlands-born and Spain-based Spag Heddy has been cooking up dubstep hits since 2011, when his club bangers quickly got the attention of fans and industry tastemakers alike. With Skrillex, Rusko, Excision and others counted among his inspirations, Spag has gained widespread acclaim for his hard-hitting and yet melodic style that always feels fresh and forward-thinking. He has multiple successful singles as well as remixes and collaborations for The Chainsmokers, Krewella, SLANDER, and originals that can be heard in sets of Skrillex, Excision, Subtronics, NGHTMRE and many other heavyweights. His high-energy, mesmerizing sets have earned him tours with Zomboy and Flux Pavilion as well as direct support for Excision and Zeds Dead, plus a number of his own headlining tours around the globe. Now on the eve of releasing his most exciting project to date, Spag Heddy is well on his way to the top.
Phase 1 of Spag Heddy‘s “The Noodle Effect” Tour (tickets):
June 17 – Mardi Gras – Queenstown, NZ
June 23 – La La Land – Brisbane, AU
June 24 – Mardi Gras – Ohakune, NZ
June 30 – Potts Point Hotel – Sydney, AU
July 01 – Perth Mess Hall – Perth, AU
July 13 – Celine – Orlando, FL
July 14 – The Loft – Minneapolis, MN
July 15 – Miramar Theatre – Milwaukee, WI
July 28 – Exchange – Los Angeles, CA
July 29 – Sunbar – Tempe, AZ
August 10 – The Marc – San Marcos, TX
August 11 – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
August 24 – Hard Rock Live – Las Vegas, NV
August 25 – Elektricity – Detroit, MI
August 26 – Concord Hall – Chicago, IL
September 13 – Soundcheck – Washington, DC
September 14 – Trinity – Seattle, WA
September 15 – Celebrities – Vancouver, BC
September 16 – Palace – Calgary, AB
Melbourne-born artist, producer and drummer G Flip announces eight-date national run for August/September 2023
First headline tour of Australia since 2019
Tickets go on sale Tuesday 20 June via www.frontiertouring.com/gflip
With special guests Hope D (Bris, Cairns, Perth), Jacoténe (Adel, Torquay, Melb) and Charley (Syd/Newc)
From unknown artist to international star: multi-talented drummer, singer, songwriter and producer G FLIP is one of a kind. Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce G Flip will return home for the DRUMMER Australian Tour this August/September – performing eight huge shows in Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide, Perth, Torquay, Melbourne, Sydney and Newcastle.
Transcending boundaries and expectations, G Flip (born Georgia Flipo) is becoming the role model they never had growing up. A near-lifelong musician who took up drumming at just nine-years-old, the rising superstar makes the kind of high-powered rock/pop that could only come from the heart and mind of a drummer. First heard on triple j, last month saw the release of new single ‘Be Your Man’ (out now via Future Classic), a track showcasing G’s insightful and reflective songwriting talent and building upon the vulnerability they have become revered for with their music.
Today’s long-awaited tour news is a homecoming celebration for the singer, marking their first headline dates on Aussie soil since 2019. Tickets go on sale Tuesday 20 June (2pm local time) via www.frontiertouring.com/gflip. Sign up for early access to the Frontier Pre-sale, which starts Monday 19 June (1pm local time).
G Flip recently announced their debut US headline shows, which kick off in September in Santa Cruz, California. The 25-date run includes New York, Boston, Chicago and more, before wrapping in San Francisco in late October. G also just-wrapped a string of stellar Pride Month performances across North America.
Having delivered 2018 debut smash single ‘About You’ – named Best New Track by Pitchfork, with Rolling Stone hailing G Flip as an ‘Artist You Need To Know’ – G Flip matches their potent musicianship with equal parts sonic originality and fantastically outspoken point-of-view (an element informed by their experience as a queer, non-binary artist). They sealed their status as a major festival drawcard with their early, debut performance at Byron’s Splendour In The Grass back in 2018, while last year’s massive return – which saw the drummer performing one-handed! – immediately became the stuff of legend. For the past few years G has dominated triple j’s Hottest 100, the biggest listener voted music poll in the world. 2019 debut About Us has amassed more than 180 million streams to date and debuted on #1 on the ARIA vinyl charts and #6 on Album charts.
Joining the tour as special guests: with singles ‘Hard For Me’, ‘Arizona’ and ‘I Suck At Being Lonely’ accumulating six million combined streams and a Top 4 position at Eurovision Australia Decides in 2022, Sydney-based pop chanteuse Charley (Sydney & Newcastle shows) is on a roll, the energetic singer due to release debut EP TIMEBOMBS in late June. Brisbane artist Hope D (Brisbane, Cairns, Perth shows) made her debut trek to Austin’s SXSW in 2023, following the delivery of debut album Clash of The Substance in Feb 2023. Having performed festival sets at Groovin The Moo, BIGSOUND, Falls and more, fans were won over by tracks like ‘Doormat’ and instant earworm ‘Emerald’. Inspired by artists as diverse as Toots and the Maytals, Gorillaz, Adele, and Amy Winehouse, commanding Melbourne singer Jacoténe (Adelaide, Torquay, Melbourne shows) was crowned triple j’s Unearthed High Winner of 2022, thanks to top 5 most-played track, ‘I Need Therapy (demo)’.
Teasing new music on the way soon, G Flip is ushering in a bold new era. Welcome them home – don’t miss G Flip live on stage this August/September!
G FLIP
With special guests Hope D (Brisbane, Cairns, Perth), Jacoténe (Adelaide, Torquay, Melbourne) and Charley (Sydney/Newcastle)
AUSTRALIA
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2023
Presented by Frontier Touring, Chugg Entertainment, Village Sounds, Future Classic and triple j
FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE
via www.frontiertouring.com/gflip
Runs 24 hours from: Monday 19 June (1pm local time)
or until pre-sale allocation exhausted
GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Tuesday 20 June (2pm local time)
Friday 18 August
The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD
18+
Ticketmaster.com.au
Saturday 19 August
Tanks Art Centre | Cairns, QLD
18+
Ticketlink.com.au
Friday 25 August
Hindley Street Music Hall, Adelaide, SA
18+
Moshtix.com.au
Saturday 26 August
Astor Theatre Perth | Perth, WA
Lic. All Ages
ticketek.com.au
Thursday 31 August
Torquay Hotel | Torquay, VIC
18+
Oztix.com.au
Saturday 2 September
Forum Melbourne | Melbourne, VIC
18+
ticketek.com.au
Friday 8 September
Enmore Theatre | Sydney, NSW
Lic. All Ages
ticketek.com.au
Saturday 9 September**
Bar on the Hill | Newcastle, NSW
18+
Oztix.com.au
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Australian/Anglo Indie Rockers NOASIS have just released their new single and music video ‘Walk On’, which was premiered exclusively via Scenestr.
The lads will be hitting the road for a run of Australian tour dates that kick off in July.
“Walk On is inspired by early years of my life in the UK and listening to bands such as the Stone Roses, Gorillaz and Sneaker Pimps. I have a fondness for that period in my life, and the music around our home, and in my grandad’s car. The song is about the pace of 21st century living and for me, the coming of age in a new country and a very different time of life.”
Tom Spiby – NOASIS
NOASIS were originally formed the UK. In 2013, Darren Spiby (founding member of NOASIS) moved to Australia and after a few years acclimatizing, brought together a group of lads to run around Australia playing OASIS anthems.
Managed by Our Kid Promotions, NOASIS are a hardworking band that are nothing short of infectious.
Tickets available at www.noasis.com.au |18+ only
Tickets available at www.noasis.com.au |18+ only
Tickets available at www.noasis.com.au |18+ only
Tickets available at www.noasis.com.au |18+ only
Tickets available at www.noasis.com.au |18+ only
Tickets available at www.noasis.com.au |18+ only
Tickets available at www.noasis.com.au |18+ only
Tickets available at www.noasis.com.au |18+ only
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Like most coming-of-age releases, the Minivan EP too rolls through the motions of finding yourself, grief and heartbreak. Less so of the peaks and pits of love in all its forms, but a thorough excavation of the youthful effervescence in that torpedo period between life’s most pivotal stage. While lyrically The Rions attempt to master and understand adulthood, artistically Minivan covers the gamut of the band’s offering – Mylo Xyloto-like, arena-ready choruses with their keen ear for humility and intimacy intact; capturing a similar jolly mischief of the four best friends running rampant through train stations and fields in A Hard Day’s Night.
They reveal, “This EP is definitely a reflection of many experiences the four of us have had individually over the course of our teenage years. The narrative connecting the songs is that of a person that experiences all the ups and downs of an ordinary life. Having issues with yourself, falling in love, having a meltdown and separating yourself from what hurts you most in an attempt to better yourself as a person.”
Produced and recorded in close collaboration with Chris Collins (Matt Corby, Skegss, Middle Kids), Minivan sees The Rions make sense of the noise happening around them in real time with an innate understanding of their influences. Pieces of Liam and Noel through to John and Paul and beyond, they distil and re-invigorate into a universality that speaks volumes of the four 19-year-olds’ maturity and musicality – which has built the group a loyal fanbase and gone on to sell out national tours in the time since their Unearthed High win.
Guided by a consistent drive to evolve, The Rions weave their own dreamcatcher for listeners on Minivan, a protective vessel for solace and community from the big brothers who’ve already gone through it. With each steady stride that’s gotten them here already – back-to-back Hottest 100 entries, tours supporting Lime Cordiale, Boy & Bear, Pacific Avenue amongst others, festival appearances at Grapevine the Gathering, Party In The Paddock, Festival of the Sun and more – The Rions’ debut EP is a giant leap into the band, and men, they seek to become.
THE RIONS
Minivan EP (out Aug 11)
PRE-SAVE HERE
‘Minivan‘ is out now, buy/stream here.
MINIVAN EP TRACKLIST
Talking To Walls
Scary Movies
Got My Hopes Up
Take What You Want
Minivan
TOUR DATES
Sun 18 Jun – Bangers On The Green @ Shaws Bay Hotel – Bundjalung Land / Ballina
Fri 21 Jul – SPIN OFF Festival – tarndanya / Adelaide
Sat 26 Aug – The Station – Ngarigo Land / Jindabyne
Tickets avialable at therions.com
Stay connected with The Rions:
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Where are you currently based?
On Dharug land in Western Sydney!
What’s been happening recently?
Just moved into a new art studio so I’m incredibly excited to start creating something new here. I also joined and started two new bands, I haven’t played music in a group setting in over 4 years so I’m stoked to start releasing new tunes.
Please tell us about the work you will be presenting at the Future Art is Vivid event:
It will be a mixture of my recent digital art, including my minted NFTs. Most of my work is what I describe as surreal cyber dreamscapes and heavenly wastelands, populated by afro-futuristic abstractions of self with strong ancestral and contemporary themes.
How did your partnership with Future Art come about?
I met Dave and Sats from Future Art back in 2021 I believe and we have been working together on various projects ever since! It was so cool to meet them as at the time I didn’t really know anyone in Sydney who participated or even knew of Web3. One of the first collaborations we did together was for last years Future Art x Vivid in which we created an AR experience with Yahoo that people could view all over Sydney.
What can people expect from the event? It sounds very immersive and engaging, can you describe the experience?
It will be wild if its anything like last years event!! There’s lots of things happening, and the music will compliment the visuals so well. I’m particularly excited to see what Giant Swan is going to do.
Please tell us about your transition from Music artist to visual artist:
It felt very natural, I had basically been playing music full time for years and hadn’t had the chance to work on my visual art. I’m the type of person that likes to put 100% of my time and energy into one thing rather than multitasking so I made time for just art. I still love to play music but at the moment my big focus is on visual.
What it was like working with big brands and garnering the attention of Paris Hilton?
It’spretty surreal, actually. Every job is so different and it helped me learn a lot. The artwork I created for Paris Hilton was one of my favourite projects to date; she was super lovely to work with and couldn’t be happier with the artwork!
How did you come to work with brands?
I started working and collaborating with larger brands and celebs at the start of the pandemic when a lot of design agency’s had to go online. I had been putting my work out on different parts of the web for over a decade at that point so I guess I had built up a decent enough portfolio.
Who are you listening to at the moment musically?
Mostly industrial metal like Godflesh and dance music like Snow Strippers, when I’m working I like to listen to ambient music such as Deepchord and Stephen Hitchell.
What do you have planned for the remainder of 2023?
I’ve got some large scale international projects that I’m working on and I’m very excited to announce when I get the chance (keep and eye out on my socials). I’m also working on a blockchain based game set in Sydney.
Favourite food and place to hangout?
At the moment I’d say La Disfida in Haberfield – best pizza and Italian food in Sydney!!
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: June 16
Time: 8pm – 3am
Tickets: From $39 and available here
Location: Home the Venue
Sydney indie-pop soloist Heterochromia shares dancey new single, Plastic, before heading on the Cracked Porcelain Tour, visiting towns across the nation.
Exploring the throes of self-worth, Plastic boasts a mellow balance of energetic rock and bubblegum pop genres, engaging listeners with sing-along melodies, bouncing riffs and an upbeat rhythm section that delivers an important message packaged in candied sarcasm.
“Plastic laments a time in my life where I was feeling very ornamental and used by various characters in my life, which served as a catalyst for the toy motif we’ve been playing with so far,” says vocalist Bree Vane. “Plastic has a very cathartic ‘f*ck you I’m a whole person’ chorus that makes it a lot more positive, and it’s definitely the most upbeat song we’ve written. I’m really excited for people to dance to this one”
Produced by Joshua Gonzalez, and mixed and mastered by Christopher Vernon (Belle Haven, Future Static, Better Half), Plastic builds with each passage to create a lush sonic tapestry teeming with Vane’s signature sugar-coated pop energy.
The track forefronts Vane’s exemplary songwriting and commanding yet vulnerable vocals in a high-end production package that makes for a truly evocative performance.
Heterochromia will be taking their live performances across the East Coast on the Cracked Porcelain Tour visiting Canberra, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane and Sydney. Heterochromia will headline Hamilton Hotel in Newcastle on August 6 and Oxford Art Gallery in Sydney on September 9. Surrounding dates will see Heterochromia support up and coming acts local to each show. More information below!
No stranger to the music industry, Vane is renowned for her contribution to the Australian music community as a photographer and graphic designer. Most notably, Vane spearheaded Wall Of Sound’s evolution into digi-mag territory, where she has successfully curated both the Good Things Festival Special and the soon to be released Knotfest Special digi-mags. A woman of many creative endeavours, Vane is also the brains behind the machine that is Heterochromia.
Heterochromia’s debut 2022 single Baby Doll, a tale of forbidden love, put the name on the map and saw Vane debut her live show with a band at Sydney’s packed out Burdekin Hotel last November. Earlier this year Vane collaborated with alt rock favourite David De La Hoz of Belle Haven on sophomore single Kicking, demonstrating a great emotional range and commendable musicianship.
Plastic is the third single by Heterochromia before a larger release will make its way into the world later in the year. Plastic is available now, streaming on all platforms.
Grapevine Gathering, Australia’s beloved wine and music pairing festival, has just announced the confirmed dates for its 2023 edition. The festival will take place in five stunning winery locations around the country this October.
Grapevine Gathering is known for its incredible lineup of both wine and music. Last year’s festival featured unforgettable performances by The Kooks, Peking Duk, The Veronicas, Ball Park Music, Confidence Man, Jack River and more.
Make sure to gather your partners-in-wine and join us as we raise a glass to Grapevine Gathering’s return to the Yarra Valley (VIC), Hunter Valley (NSW), Swan Valley (WA), Mount Cotton (QLD), and McLaren Vale (SA). In order to secure the cheapest tickets and be first to know when the lineup is revealed, register here.
Get ready to experience the perfect blend of fine music, exquisite wines, and thrilling adventures against the backdrop of some of the country’s finest vineyards once again.
Grapevine Gathering is proudly brought to you by Untitled Group, Australia’s largest independent music promoter. Untitled Group is the creative force behind renowned festivals such as Beyond The Valley, Pitch Music & Arts, Wildlands, For The Love, Ability Fest and more.
Lineup spilling soon!
Saturday 7th October – Rochford Estate, VIC
Sunday 8th October – Sirromet Wines, QLD
Saturday 14th October – Sandalford Wines, WA
Saturday 21st October – Hope Estate, NSW
Sunday 22nd October – Serafino Wines, SA
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Featuring works from some of the world’s most renowned digital artists including international artist Sophie Tea, Australia’s Serwah Attafuah and more
Sydney, Australia – Future Art is set to shake up the art scene at Vivid Sydney Festival with an explosive fusion of digital art and live music. The event promises to be the art and music party like no other, featuring the world’s brightest digital artists, live music from top DJs, and a multi-sensory and ultra immersive experience that will change how contemporary art is experienced.
Returning to Vivid Sydney after last year’s successful debut, Future Art is back to unveil new frontiers in digital art and showcase some of the most exciting works from the digital art boom. From motion, AI, generative, and 3D art to virtual reality, attendees can expect to see digital art in its many forms.
The night will be soundtracked by some of the best local and international DJs, including Black Angus (Sneaky Sound System), Dave Goode (Potbelleez), and special guest appearance from Sarah Main (Pacha Ibiza), who will keep the party going all night long.
Future Art will feature works from some of the world’s leading digital artists, including Neurocolor (Mexico), Rebecca Rose (USA), Jon Noorlander (Sweden), and Panter Xhita (Argentina). Australian talents like Joe Pease, Sophie Tea, Serwah Attafuah, and Stuart Sale will also showcase their works, making it a night to remember.
Sophie Tea has trailblazed a new route to success for contemporary artists by using the power of social media. An artist who usually abstains from traditional gallery representation, Sophie will be showcasing her vibrant and colourful work that has gained her a massive following and been featured in multiple international publications, including Vogue, Forbes, and Harper’s Bazaar.
A musician turned artist, Sydney-based Serwah Attafuah is a multidisciplinary artist who will be showcasing her surreal cyber dreamscape artworks filled with strong ancestral and contemporary themes. A rising star of the art world, Serwah has exhibited in various galleries across Australia and been commissioned for clients such as Paris Hilton, Nike, Mercedes Benz, Charli XCX and more.
Future Art promises to be a monumental art and music party that will blow attendees’ minds. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience digital art in a whole new way should not be missed.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: June 16
Time: 8pm – 3am
Tickets: From $39 and available here
Location: Home the Venue
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’ 11th 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
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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
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
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