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The sorely missed VANFEST Music Festival is making its highly anticipated return to Forbes NSW with two events scheduled in 2022.
Kicking off on Saturday 9 April, a scaled back 1-day event aptly called Mini-VANFEST will take place as a teaser before the traditional 2-day format returns with a full line up of international and local artists in December.
In support of the live music industry, regional NSW and the local community the VANFEST team is bringing back all the performances, artists, memories, and magic moments that we’ve been missing these past two years and it is set to be bigger and better than ever! Kicking off with Mini-VANFEST to give fans a taster of what’s to come later in the year.
Pre-sale tickets will go on sale today at 8am and General Public tickets will be available from 10am on Monday 21st February at www.vanfest.com.au
Mini-VANFEST will host a star-studded line up of some of Australia’s hottest artists, featuring legends like Holy Holy, indie-pop icon Julia Stone, Jarryd James, Eves Karydas, Loretta, the rising reggae-rock powerhouse Rum Jungle, Cloe Terare and local supporting acts, keeping true to the event’s grassroots origins.
“The past couple of years have been devastating for our industry, and the regions, so it gives us great pleasure with the aid of NSW Governments Regional Events program and Festivals Australia, that we have the opportunity to support the industry and the local community by adding a smaller event earlier in the year to get people back outdoors and enjoying the things we have all missed so much,” says Matt Clifton, VANFEST Director.
As an all ages, multi-faceted event, Mini-VANFEST is more than just a music festival. The day will include a wide variety of culture, food, indigenous workshops and experiences beyond big name music acts. Guests are encouraged to bring the family, have a picnic, and enjoy food and beverage from the local regions.
As well as bringing much needed tourism and vibrance to what has been a quiet corner of Australia, VANFEST is supporting the local First Nations community with indigenous workshops presented by the Thumbs Up Foundation, teaching local indigenous youth valuable musical skills, providing a platform of support, and even giving the opportunity to perform on stage at the event and meet the featured artists.
Mini-VANFEST is proudly supported by the NSW Government’s Regional Events Program, Festivals Australia, and Forbes Shire Council.
DICHOTOMY’ ALBUM TOUR DATES:
Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide – Friday 22nd April 2022
Uni Bar, Hobart – Saturday 23rd April 2022
The Tivoli, Brisbane – Fri 29th April 2022
170 Russell, Melbourne – Friday 6th May 2022
UNSW Roundhouse, Sydney – Friday 13th May 2022
Metropolis, Fremantle – Saturday 14th May 2022
Tickets on sale Tuesday 22nd February 12pm AEDT
http://www.untitledgroup.com.
SLUMBERJACK are pleased to announce their ‘DICHOTOMY’ 2022 Album Tour, presented by Untitled Group and triple j.
With an immense live show conceptualised and built entirely by the duo themselves, expect an audio visual experience like no other as they tour right around the country this April & May!
Newly signed to Sweat It Out (home to RÜFÜS DU SOL, A-Trak, What So Not, and Dom Dolla), the pair have released a series of acclaimed singles including ‘Poison’ and ’Better Off” from their new album DICHOTOMY, which has recently secured the coveted placement of being named triple j Feature Album. The duo will also be performing “Better Off” on triple j Like A Version tomorrow (Friday 18th February) as well as a cover which will be revealed.
Electronic trailblazers SLUMBERJACK have been looked to as innovators of the Australian dance scene for the better part of the past decade, earmarked for success since their inception in 2014. With a stunning array of EPs including the ARIA gold-certified self-titled ‘SLUMBERJACK’, 2017’s ‘Fracture’—an EP which featured a Gold record and led to their first headline tour, 2019 EP ‘SARAWAK’ and 2020’s ‘Black & Blue,’ the duo have steadily evolved into one of the nation’s most awe-inspiring producers and live acts. Now the industry-respected pair present a career-defining moment, with the release of their debut album ‘DICHOTOMY’, a culmination of a near-decade of technical growth and an indication of the sonic direction SLUMBERJACK looks to take for the future.
As the album title aptly suggests, the 12 track album is a multifaceted body of work, showcasing the versatile and enigmatic bass production that SLUMBERJACK has refined over the years. ‘DICHOTOMY’ looks to explore the juxtaposition between their heavy, club-ready sound alongside their more melodic, emotive leanings.
Their live shows, which have been conceptualised and built entirely by the pair themselves, has seen them galvanise at international festivals such as Lollapalooza, EDC Las Vegas, Holy Ship, HARD Summer, Electric Forest, and Ultra Singapore, in addition to prominent Australian events such as Splendour In The Grass, Beyond the Valley, and Groovin’ The Moo.
These events will have a strictly limited capacity so be quick to secure your spot!
For more info on SLUMBERJACK, visit:
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Cinematographer: Zeke Collins
1st AD: Freyja Benjamin
1st AC: Annalise Kafetzi
Design assistant: Jessi Seymour
Design assistant: Meg Anderson
Lighting assistant: Siena Head
Lighting assistant: Mitchell Purdie
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THE TERRYS
TERRYSONIC MIXTAPE TOUR
Remaining Dates
Thursday February 17 – Republic Bar, Hobart TAS
Friday February 18 – Pub Rock Diner, Devonport TAS
Saturday February 19 – Royal Oak, Launceston TAS
Friday March 4 – UC Hub, Canberra ACT
Sunday March 6 – Paddo RSL, Sydney FINAL TIX REMAINING
Thursday March 10 – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast QLD
Saturday March 12 – Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast QLD FINAL TIX REMAINING
Sunday March 20 – Stomping Of The Grapes Festival, Gerringong NSW
Thursday March 24 – Jive Bar, Adelaide SA
Sunday April 10 – La La La’s, Wollongong NSW (AA) SOLD OUT
Whether you’re plotting it into your phone or printing it out and laminating it for your campsite, it’s time to get down to the serious business of working out your schedule for the UNIFY Forever weekend!
In just under four weeks’ time, UNIFY’s huge all Australian lineup will descend upon Tarwin Lower and you better believe they’ll be ready to release two years of pent up energy.
So, without further ado, here are the updated set times for UNIFY 2022!
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THURSDAY 14TH – MONDAY 18TH APRIL 2022
BLUESFEST – THE GREATEST GATHERING OF AUSTRALIAN ARTISTS IN THE HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN MUSIC
Today we proudly unveil the complete playing schedule for Bluesfest 2022. Gates will open in 57 days for our early fans, and music will kick off in 56 days. 105 artists – 6 stages – 200 performances … this is the greatest gathering of Australian Artists in the history of Australian Music.
Peter Noble OAM said today:
“At Bluesfest my team and I never looked back. Sure, we felt the sting of Covid – no-one escaped that – but we always looked forward to the day when we would present Bluesfest again – and that time is now only weeks away.”
“We have been preparing for this day , and we have some surprises in store. Some of the new infrastructure is already in place, other improvements move ahead with pace, and WE WILL BE READY to welcome you all back safely to our beautiful Bluesfest home at the Byron Events Farm.
FIFTY-SEVEN DAYS … it’s the blink of an eye!
We are all excited – we are buzzing with expectation. We are not opening the gates to an ordinary Bluesfest either. This Bluesfest will be EXTRA-SPECIAL. More spacious and improved festival grounds, an absolutely mind-blowing gathering of Australian talent plus some special guests from New Zealand, the USA, the UK, Africa, and Jamaica!! WOW ! … you will all have a great time.”
“The ticket sales reflect the feeling of the community of music lovers. Our big three weekend days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) rush ever closer to a sell-out – and if you are coming on these days you may wish to consider coming a day early for Bluesfest Thursday to witness the celebration of our Welcome To Country and be there as the first bands take to the stages and kick Bluesfest off in fine style. You’ll catch the final ever performance of The Cat Empire, the exclusive ‘once-in-a-musical-lifetime’ Honeydripper’s Dylan party with an all-star lineup, and the 60’s ‘revolution’ bands, Spectrum and Tamam Shud, both lit by the incredible Ellis D Fogg 60’s Psychedelic Liquid Lightshow. Or choose to end your Bluesfest stay with our Easter Monday Experience watching the likes of The Teskey Brothers, Pete Murray, The Waifs, Hiatus Kaiyote, Kate Ceberano, Sam Teskey, and Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission and many more. These two days will be more leisurely, and viewing will be easier.
It’s a ‘no-brainer’ – so much talent – so many great artists.
Choose that extra day – and head over here to secure your tickets.”
“Finally, thank you for sticking with us. Here is our Bluesfest 2022 Playing Schedule. See who is playing: on what day, on which stage and at what time!
START PLANNING YOUR BLUESFEST ADVENTURE NOW.
You will be part of the greatest gathering of Australian artists in the history of Australian Music.
As we herald the return of Live Music at a major level, I can safely say you will be witness to an historical event.”
Respect
Peter Noble OAM
Bluesfest will take place over 5 days from Thursday 14th April to Monday 18th April 2022 at the Byron Events Farm, Tyagarah, NSW, AUSTRALIA.
All ticket options plus camping, parking and VIP are on sale now via the Bluesfest website.
Keep in touch via Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Friday Saturday Sunday
MIDNIGHT OIL PAUL KELLY CROWDED HOUSE JIMMY BARNES
AMY SHARK THE CAT EMPIRE
GEORGE BENSON THE TESKEY BROTHERS SIX60
L.A.B FAT FREDDY’S DROP JOHN BUTLER
XAVIER RUDD MISSY HIGGINS KASEY CHAMBERS
HOODOO GURUS IAN MOSS THE LIVING END PETE MURRAY
THE WAILERS MORCHEEBA
THE WAIFS JON STEVENS KATE CEBERANO JOHN WILLIAMSON
ROSS WILSON and THE PEACENIKS THE ANGELS THE CHURCH KEV CARMODY & FRIENDS
RENEE GEYER GLENN SHORROCK TEX PERKINS THE MAN IN BLACK VIKA & LINDA
STAN WALKER BRIGGS TROY CASSAR-DALEY BAKER BOY
HIATUS KAIYOTE WEDDINGS PARTIES ANYTHING THE BLACK SORROWS
KATE MILLER-HEIDKE CASEY BARNES MARK SEYMOUR & THE UNDERTOW DIESEL
AMADOU & MARIAM THE WAR AND TREATY CHRISTONE “KINGFISH” INGRAM CORY HENRY
RUSSELL MORRIS KEVIN BORICH EXPRESS CW STONEKING JOSH TESKEY & ASH GRUNWALD
JOE CAMILLERI PRESENTS THE HONEYDRIPPER’S DYLAN PARTY
CHAIN TAMAM SHUD SPECTRUM
LACHY DOLEY & THE HORNS OF CONVICTION CARAVANA SUN
MELBOURNE SKA ORCHESTRA THE BAMBOOS BACKSLIDERS
ASH GRUNWALD ALL OUR EXES LIVE IN TEXAS SAM TESKEY
19-TWENTY HENRY WAGONS CLARENCE BEKKER
JEFF LANG FIONA BOYES & THE FORTUNE TELLERS KARA GRAINGER
BLUE EMPRESS ALL-STARS feat. FIONA BOYES, CARA ROBINSON
LEESA GENTZ, JULZ PARKER, ALISON PENNEY, KERRI SIMPSON & SWEET FELICIA
ZEVON: ACCIDENTALLY LIKE A MARTYR starring HENRY WAGONS
SPINIFEX GUM feat. MARLIYA CHOIR & EMMA DONOVAN
JEFF MARTIN -PLAYS THE SONGS OF LED ZEPPELIN TIJUANA CARTEL
RAY BEADLE PACEY, KING & DOLEY NATHAN CAVALERI KIM CHURCHILL
FOOLS MAMA KIN SPENDER DAMI IM PIERCE BROTHERS EMILY WURRAMARA
THE BUCKLEYS MICK THOMAS’ ROVING COMMISSION LISA HUNT’S FOREVER SOUL
GEOFF ACHISON & THE SOULDIGGERS DANIEL CHAMPAGNE JK-47 THE REGIME
HAT FITZ & CARA GARRETT KATO HUSSY HICKS MINNIE MARKS
ROSHANI LITTLE GEORGIA ROUND MOUNTAIN GIRLS JUZZIE SMITH
ELECTRIK LEMONADE LAMBROS. PALM VALLEY BRONTE EVE BEN SWISSA
BYRON BUSKING COMPETITION
60’s PSYCHEDELIC LIGHT SHOW BY THE LEGENDARY ELLIS D FOGG
ROCKWIZ LIVE
About Bluesfest Byron Bay
Showcasing an All-Aussie music bill (with some special international guests from NZ, the USA, Africa and the UK) in Byron Bay, Bluesfest is Australia’s most awarded music festival, and was nominated in 2020 as ‘Best Festival of the Decade’ by industry bible, Pollstar. From the humble beginnings in 1990 the festival now takes place at the beautiful Byron Events Farm (formerly the Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm), regularly attracting an audience of over 100,000. Located just 10 minutes north of Byron Bay, NSW, Australia, Bluesfest is well situated and surrounded by the charming village of Mullumbimby and the beach towns of Byron Bay and Brunswick Heads. Best festival vibes ever!
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The release drops in the midst of merci, mercy’s long-awaited headline tour dates. Indeed, shows in Sydney and Melbourne have impressed so far (“merci, mercy is a rising star that still has so much to give and there’s no doubt we can expect even bigger things to come,” – The Music). The east coast run, concluding in Brisbane next Saturday, kicks off an impressive slew of shows for merci, mercy, who is also touring with Flight Facilities and Lime Cordiale throughout March, April and May.
merci, mercy’s instantly-catchy previous single ‘Winnie Crush’ was a breezy-feeling dive into the fine line between self-care and indulgence. The song resonated with fans, added to triple j locally and reaching their #1 Most Played Chart, also receiving spins from Jack Saunders at BBC Radio 1 and ZM in New Zealand. The release saw merci, mercy featured on the cover of Spotify’s Front Left, Indie Arrivals and softly, and receive a shout-out from Zane Lowe for Apple Music’s New Music Daily, also appearing on popular playlists New In Pop, Heaps Indie, Pop Chill and Superbloom amongst others.
With over 10 million streams to her name from her debut EP no thank you, no thanks, and press support from the likes of Paper Magazine, Flaunt, Clash and NME, merci, mercy is now looking forward to an exceptional 2022 with a whole host of memorable and unique songs ready to flow.
MERCI, MERCY TOUR DATES 2022
Tickets via mercimercy.com/#tour
Saturday 26 February | Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane QLD
SUPPORTING FLIGHT FACILITIES
Saturday 12 March | Red Hill Auditorium, Perth WA
Saturday 19 March | Victoria Park, Sydney NSW
Thursday 7 April | City Hall, Hobart TAS
THE SQUEEZE FESTIVAL
With Lime Cordiale, Thelma Plum, Client Liaison and more!
Saturday 2 April | Hall Park, Mandurah WA
Saturday 9 April | Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge SA
Sunday 10 April | Peter Lehmann Wines, Barossa Valley SA – 18+
Saturday 16 April | Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong VIC – 18+
Saturday 23 April | Conolly Park, Wagga Wagga NSW
Sunday 24 April | Heifer Station Wines, Orange NSW – 18+
Saturday 30 April | Bella Vista Farm, The Hills NSW
Sunday 1 May | Park Beach Reserve, Coffs Harbour NSW
Saturday 7 May | Sandstone Point Hotel, Sandstone Point QLD
Sunday 8 May | Kingston Butter Factory, Logan QLD
Saturday 14 May | Riverway Stadium, Townsville QLD
Sunday 15 May | Cairns Showgrounds, Cairns QLD
merci, mercy – ‘Why’d You Only Call Me When You’re High’
Out now through Liberation Records
Listen/watch here
After the huge success of last year’s sold out Live at the Bowl show, Arts Centre Melbourne has once again teamed up with Australian youth music not-for-profit organisation The Push to stage another epic all-ages event on Sunday 10 April featuring Dune Rats, Beddy Rays and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.
“After staging an epic sold out show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in 2021, The Push is stoked to be continuing our partnership with Arts Centre Melbourne again this year. Now more than ever we need to be giving all ages audiences the opportunity to experience live music in a safe and accessible way. We can’t wait to get back out there with thousands of young people again in April,” said The Push CEO Kate Duncan.
Beddy Rays have been making music together since they first met on the primary school oval back in the day. With a growing loyal fanbase, tracks that leave you desperate for a summer festival and humble, down-to-earth personalities, their music now echoes throughout backyards of Australia.
Channelling Riot Grrrl-era energy with a 2021 spin, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are the most natural, unapologetic and damn likeable punk-rockers you’ll meet. Since forming in 2019, the group has amassed a keen following having just cracked one million streams on Spotify.
As The Push is dedicated to supporting young, local and emerging artists, a Victorian high-school-aged artist will be invited to join the line-up. This will give young people aged 15-17 the opportunity to perform in front of a live audience at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for the first time. Artists can apply here.
This is an all-ages, drug, alcohol and smoke-free event. Attendees under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Push is an Australian youth music organisation and registered charity based in Melbourne. Over three decades we have supported more than 800,000 young people with access to contemporary music programs and events. Our work is guided by our purpose of giving every young person the opportunity to participate and thrive in Australian music. For more information visit thepush.com.au
Live at the Bowl is an open-air performance series at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl running from January – April 2022. From home-grown favourites to international acts, audiences can enjoy a stunning program of music, dance, circus, community-led and family-friendly events right in the middle of Melbourne. Created by Arts Centre Melbourne, Live at the Bowl aims to bring joy to audiences and invigorate the creative sector. As we emerge from yet another year of closure, the second series is a significant moment for live performance.
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Donny Benét – UPCOMING SHOWS
2022 AUSTRALIA DATES
Saturday 9 April – Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW – Tickets
Friday 29 April – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC – Tickets
2022 US & CANADA DATES
Friday 4 March – The Sinclair, Boston MA – Tickets
Saturday 5 March – Bowery Ballroom, New York, NY – Tickets
Sunday 6 March – Union Stage, Washington, D.C – Tickets
Tuesday 8 March – Lee’s Palace, Toronto, ON – Tickets
Thursday 10 March – Turf Club, Minneapolis, MN – Tickets
Friday 11 March – Lincoln Hall, Chicago, IL – Tickets
Saturday 12 March – Globe Hall, Denver, CO – Tickets
Sunday 13 March – Larimer Lounge, Denver, CO – Tickets
Tuesday 15 March – Echoplex, Los Angeles, CA – Tickets
Wednesday 16 March – Independent, San Francisco, CA – Tickets
Friday 18 March – Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR – Tickets
Saturday 19 March – The Crocodile, Seattle, WA – Tickets
Sunday 20 March – Imperial, Vancouver, BC – Tickets
2022 EUROPE & UK DATES
Tuesday 3 May – Nouveau Monde, Fribourg, CH – Tickets
Wednesday 4 May – Exil, Zurich, CH – Tickets
Thursday 5 May – Milla Club, Munich, DE – Tickets
Friday 6 May – Slovak Radio Building, Bratislava, SK – Free Show
Saturday 7 May – Futurum Music Bar, Prague, CZ – Tickets
Monday 9 May – Lido, Berlin, DE – Tickets
Tuesday 10 May – Loppen, Copenhagen, DK – Tickets
Wednesday 11 May – Musikens Hus, Goteborg, SW – Tickets
Thursday 12 May – Blaa, Oslo, NO – Tickets
Friday 13 May – Fasching, Stockholm, SW – Tickets
Saturday 14 May – Plan B, Malmo, SW – Tickets
Sunday 15 May – Hafenklang, Hamburg, DE – Tickets
Tuesday 17 May – Gebaude 9, Cologne, DE – Tickets
Thursday 19 May – The Hope And Ruin, Brighton, UK – Tickets
Friday 20 May – Hare and Hounds, Birmingham, UK – Tickets
Saturday 21 May – Yes, Manchester, UK – Tickets
Sunday 22 May – Opium, Dublin, IE – Tickets
Tuesday 24 May – Broadcast, Glasgow, UK – Tickets
Wednesday 25 May – Headrow House, Leeds, UK – Tickets
Thursday 26 May – The Dome, London, UK – Tickets
Friday 27 May – Botanique, Brussels, BE – Tickets
Saturday 28 May – Paradiso Noord, Amsterdam, NL – Tickets
Sunday 29 May – Badaboum, Paris, FR – Tickets
Photography & Words: Darren Chan
At Hastings Foreshore Reserve, it was a sunny 28 degrees with a nice sea freeze. The perfect weather for the Spring Loaded festival.
Screamfeeder kicked off the festival playing some memorable tunes “Hi Cs” and “Dart”. Local favourite The Fauves brought their melodic alt rock style with songs like “Dogs Are The Best People”.
Custard then took to the stage. That familiar voice of frontman David McCormack (surely it couldn’t the fact he also plays the voice of “Bandit” in Bluey) lead the band through their string of 90s hits that were the youth soundtrack of many people there – “Apartment”, “Music Is Crap”, “Girls like That”, “Pack Yr Suitcases” and “Anatomically Correct”.
Despite a recent personal tragedy, Killing Heidi shifted the festival up another gear as they delivered an energetic and upbeat performance. The crowd sang along all the songs they wanted to hear from tempo shifting “Superman/Supergirl”, “I am”, “Mascara”, and finishing with “Weir” with a “fake” chorus that fooled everyone for a moment.
Punk rock veterans Frenzel Rhomb entertained the crowd with a relaxed demeanour. After the first song, singer Jason Whalley’s belt broke, and the crowd enthusiastically responded by throwing belts on the stage. They effortlessly punched out the classics “Never Had So Much Fun”, “You’re Not My Friend”, “Russell Crowe’s Band”, and “I’m Shelving Stacks” injecting some dry humour between songs that kept the crowd laughing. Great fun.
Alternative rock icons You Am I didn’t disappoint fans delivering their 1 hour set with swagger and their trademark sound to a huge crowd of fans. How can you not rock out to “Berlin Chair” and “Cathy’s Clown”?
With a few years since their last performance, the crowd gave a huge welcome to headliner Grinspoon as they came onstage. In a theatrical manner, frontman Phil Jamieson wound the crowd into a frenzy with the band opening with “Dead Cat”. The band delivered a powerhouse set with absolute precision, including “Hard Act to Follow” and ”Lost Control”. They finished the set with their most recognised song “Chemical Heart” complete with pyro. The only way to complete an alternative rock festival.
Photography & Words: Darren Chan
Enduring Australian music icons Augie March announce Sunset Studies anniversary shows playing the classic album live in full with support from Sally Seltmann and Evan Buckley
Celebrating a belated 21st birthday of their first born release, Australian music legends Augie March are heading back to their roots, taking their debut album Sunset Studies on the road for three East Coast dates in autumn. A string of unavoidable disruptions last year led to multiple postponements and cancellations to the anticipated spectacular’s touring schedule, with only one of two back-to-back RISING shows at the Melbourne Recital Centre going ahead in the last fading glimpses of a return to normal life. Now, almost two years on from the original dates, the beloved five-piece are thrilled to finally reveal a run of rescheduled performances for Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne, playing the career-catalysing album live and in full with support from Sally Seltmann and Evan Buckley at the changing of the seasons this March.
“The Long Wait And See. Violet Fane said all things come to those who wait. The wait is over. And good things come in threes, omne trium perfectum. We are excited to play Sunset Studies, live and complete, in Sydney on Thursday March 17 at The Factory Theatre, Canberra on Friday March 18 at The Playhouse and Melbourne on Friday April 1 at The Croxton Bandroom. As bonus enticement, we’re thrilled that Sally Seltmann has agreed to join us in Sydney and Melbourne, Evan Buckley in Canberra.Wait no longer, time to See.” – Augie March
Released in October 2000, Sunset Studies was the first long player from Augie March. After two EPs and several years’ intensive gigging around Australia, the band had built a burgeoning audience primed for a debut album that would earn respect as one of the most expansive, ambitious and literate Australian musical releases.
The album went gold, it remains a favourite of an unusually diverse population across the planet, and is regularly named as enormously influential. Songs such as ‘Asleep In Perfection’, ‘There Is No Such Place’, ‘The Hole In Your Roof’ and ‘Here Comes The Night’ have all become cult anthems. Sunset Studies was launched at a legendary show for the history books at Melbourne’s Athenaeum Theatre. Since that time Augie March has released six more acclaimed albums and garnered a reputation as one of Australia’s most unique and engaging live acts.
Do not miss Augie March as they dust off this classic album, performing Sunset Studies live in full on the following dates.
Augie March Sunset Studies live shows
Thursday March 17 – The Factory Theatre, SYD
Support: Sally Seltmann
Tickets on sale now via www.factorytheatre.com.au
Friday March 18 – The Playhouse, Canberra Theatre Centre, CBR
Support: Evan Buckley
Tickets on sale now via canberratheatrecentre.com.
Friday April 1 – Croxton Bandroom, MEL
Support: Sally Seltmann
Tickets on sale now via thecroxton.oztix.com.au
Rolling Blackouts Coast Fever 2022 Australian tour changes
The Tivoli, Brisbane show remains unchanged for Friday 18 February
Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne and Sydney shows rescheduled to Apr 2022
Freo.Social, Fremantle WA show postponed, rescheduled date announced soon
Ticket holders for all existing shows need take no action – all tickets remain valid for new dates #keepyourticket
General public tickets for existing shows are on sale now
New album Endless Rooms out Friday 6 May & new single ‘The Way It Shatters’ out now
Frontier Touring wishes to advise that due to the various COVID restrictions still in place across Australia Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever’s upcoming Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne and Sydney Australian Tour dates are shifting to April 2022.
Brisbane’s The Tivoli show is still proceeding and remains unchanged for Friday 18 February. Freo.Social, Fremantle WA show on Friday 18 March is postponed with rescheduled tour information to be announced soon.
The band have just announced details for their third studio album Endless Rooms, to be released Friday 6 May (via Ivy League Records) with the brand-new single ‘The Way It Shatters’ out now.
“After extended hard times, we’re feeling very excited about these shows. Blessed to have some of the finest bands in the land joining us. Iron your best jeans, we’ve prepared a hot show and we’ll be putting on the ritz.”
2022 Rescheduled Dates | Venue, City
Fri 18 Feb | The Tivoli, Brisbane (Show date unchanged)
Fri 25 Mar | Forum Theatre, Melbourne (Previously Fri 25 Feb 2022)
Sun 3 Apr 2022 | Factory Theatre, Sydney (Previously Wed 9 Feb 2022)
Mon 4 Apr 2022 | Factory Theatre, Sydney (Previously Thu 10 Feb 2022)
Tue 5 Apr 2022 | Kambri – ANU, Canberra (Previously Sat 19 Feb 2022)
Wed 6 Apr | The Gov, Adelaide (Previously Thu 3 Mar 2022)
Thu 7 Apr 2022 | Altar, Hobart (Previously Fri 4 Mar 2022)
Postponed | Freo.Social, Fremantle (Rescheduled date to be announced soon)
All existing ticketholders need not take action: original purchases are valid for entry at the rescheduled show dates and fans are encouraged to #KeepYourTicket and attend the March-May 2022 shows. Ticketholders will be contacted directly via their show’s authorised ticketing agency regarding these date changes. Patrons unable to attend new show dates may obtain a full refund. Refund requests must be submitted prior to Monday 14 March 2022.
2022 is shaping up to be a mammoth year for the Melbourne five-piece Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever. On top of finally being able to play their Australian Tour dates, the band will release their third and first self-produced album Endless Rooms. The album will be available on digital, CD, black vinyl & Sub Pop’s limited edition Loser opaque yellow vinyl on Friday 6 May 2022 through Ivy League Records in Australia and New Zealand.
Described by the band “It’s almost an anti-concept album. The Endless Rooms of the title reflects our love of creating worlds in our songs. We treat each of them as a bare room to be built up with infinite possibilities.” Endless Rooms stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit and live power of RBCF.
A first taste of the new album is ‘The Way It Shatters’, a surge of energetic and sophisticated guitar-pop full of driving beats, rich textures and the band’s renowned chemistry on full display – a thrilling glimpse into the world of the new album.
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever will tour Europe, UK and USA throughout 2022. For the full list of tour dates: rollingblackoutsband.com/
ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER
AUSTRALIAN TOUR
TOUR RESCHEDULED
FEB – APR 2022
Presented by Frontier Touring
ALL SHOWS ON SALE NOW
Friday 18 February 2022
The Tivoli | Brisbane, QLD
Presented by Jet Black Cat
SHOW UNCHANGED
Joined by Nice Biscuit and The Oogars
18+
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100
Friday 25 March
Forum Theatre | Melbourne, VIC
Presented by Triple R
NEW DATE (Previously Friday 25 February 2022)
SELLING FAST
Joined by Elizabeth and Pinch Points
18+
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100
Sunday 3 April 2022
Factory Theatre | Sydney, NSW
NEW DATE (Previously Wednesday 9 February 2022)
Joined by Bored Shorts and Solo Career
18+
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Monday 4 April 2022
Factory Theatre | Sydney, NSW
NEW DATE (Previously Thursday 10 February 2022)
SELLING FAST
Joined by Bored Shorts and Solo Career
18+
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Tuesday 5 April 2022
Kambri – ANU | Canberra, ACT
NEW DATE (Previously Saturday 19 February 2022)
Joined by Classic and Solo Career
18+
moshtix.com.au | Ph: 1300 438 849
Wednesday 6 April 2022
The Gov | Adelaide, SA
NEW DATE (Previously Thursday 3 March 2022)
Joined by Fair Maiden and Hooper Crescent
18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545
Thursday 7 April 2022
Altar | Hobart, TAS
NEW DATE (Previously Friday 4 March 2022)
Joined by Free Live Sports
18+
oztix.com.au | Ph: 1300 762 545
POSTPONED
Freo.Social | Fremantle, WA
RESCHEDULED DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
(Previously Friday 18 March 2022)
Joined by Adrian Dzyuke and Nika Mo
18+
moshtix.com.au | Ph: 1300 438 849
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WATCH: ‘The Shake Up’ (Official Music Video)
In her own words, dameeeela says ‘The Shake Up‘ was, “Made explicitly for the absolute rare moment where you’re dancing eyes shut in some techno/electro induced euphoria and you hear the sound of the ancestors calling you through Tjaka’s electronic didgeridoo, entering a state of connection to the land you’re dancing on. The exciting forceful drops that have you celebrating for a moment, forgetting all else.”
Comprised of brothers Geoff and Jake Fabila, proud descendants of the Djabera Djabera tribe from so-called Western Australia, and a helping hand from guitarist Felix Fogarty, Tjaka loan their slide Digeridoo (the Didjeribone) and Facebass craft to ‘The Shake Up‘. With a path paved by pioneers Charlie McMahon and Tjupurru, their feature showcases the continued groundbreaking experimentation laid by their ancestors.
With the release comes the news of dameeeela‘s signing to NLV Records, of which Founder and Director Nina Las Vegas shares, “I have been in awe of dameeeela since coming across a wildly impressive 4ZZZ mix of her’s when returning to Australia early 2020. Since then, we have built a tight connection through music, mixes and art; we both love to play pretty much every type of club music! Watching her develop as a producer has been equally amazing, so proud to be on this journey with her and release her debut music on NLV Records.”
Echoing her sentiment is Collective Artists’ founder Rebecca Young, who continues, “I am thrilled to welcome the talented dameeeela into the Collective Artists family. dameeeela is an amazing role model to many, and a leader within her community. I’m excited to work with her, Doron at Honeymoon and Nina at NLV Records to continue building her profile in 2022 and beyond.”
dameeeela boasts a live resume that includes warming up stages for iconic artists from Skepta and Tyler, the Creator to Charli XCX, Anderson .Paak, Genesis Owusu, Wiki and Skin On Skin amongst others, including appearances at Splendour In The Grass, Falls Festival, Listen Out, Laneway, Pitch Music & Arts, Groovin The Moo, BIGSOUND and more. Offstage, dameeeela recently launched her own Track IDs playlist on Spotify. Stay tuned for more from dameeeela coming soon.
‘The Shake Up ft. Tjaka‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.
TOUR DATES
Sat 26 Feb – Boiler Room x Sugar Mountain – Naarm / Melbourne
Sat Mar 5 – Nine Lives Festival – Meanjin / Brisbane
Sun Mar 6 – ROAM Festival – Boorloo / Perth
Fri 11 Mar – 15 Pitch Music & Arts – Naarm / Melbourne
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Rising Melbourne indie-rock, psych and experimental-infused outfit Divers have announced details of their new EP The Sensory Edition today. Out via their new label home Domestic La La on Friday March 4, the EP’s announcement comes alongside the reveal of a new single in ‘Feed Me’, first premiered via triple j Unearthed‘s TOPS last night. The group have also announced a hometown headline show celebrating the EP, set to go down at The Tote on March 11. Details below.
On today’s new track, the band shares:
“This is our first song that talks about a specific topic. ‘Feed Me’ is about mainstream media and social media outlets feeding you distracting and mind numbing content with or without you knowing — inevitably shaping you into a bot.”
Aptly named, Divers aim to take hold of the listener’s complete sensory experience on The Sensory Edition, guiding listeners to feel something beyond just aurally listening to the music. The songs themselves are designed to transport the listener out of their day-to-day grind and into the world of Divers through etherial synths and aspirational melodies. Ultimately, The Sensory Edition is a multi-faceted experience designed for complete sensory overload.
On the EP, Divers add: “The Sensory Edition was written and recorded during that brutal 3-4 month winter lockdown in 2020. We pretty much filled our days by sitting down on synthesizers running through pedalboards and going for walks. The Sensory Edition focuses pretty heavily on wiggy sounds which kicked off the idea for the title and overarching theme of the EP. There is also an element of wanting to get away from reality in this EP. We believe that the variety of sounds in these songs would play a large role in the EP, so we spent more time than usual dialling in sounds that would create a vibe/mood for each song. We attempted to create an all-in sensory over load for the listener, designed to teleport the senses and commit minds to the astral plane possibly forever.”
DIVERS
~ THE SENSORY EDITION ~
NEW EP OUT MARCH 4
divers.lnk.to/
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