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TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT | FULL TILT FESTIVAL RETURNS IN JULY WITH A HUGE LINE-UP!

by the partae April 7, 2022
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Ready Player Two!

Just when you thought Full Tilt was done and dusted for 2022, the team at Destroy All Lines have brought their A game to deliver a sequel of truly epic proportions, with an army of international and local alternative acts ready to descend on the East Coast this July.

Boasting more star power than Mario on an invincible race to the finish line, Full Tilt will journey from Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane to the heritage-listed Bella Vista Farm Park in Sydney, before closing out proceedings at PICA (Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts) in Melbourne.

As for the bands ready to roll in round 2 of Full Tilt this year?

Fearlessly leading the pack are California metalcore heroes The Ghost Inside armed with their blistering self-titled fifth album released in 2020. Expect an absolute sonic KO from these LA lords when they take the stage. Also joining in on the action is Florida rock staples Underoath who will bring their brand-new album Voyeurist along for the ride, while pop rock gets set to entirely level up in the hands of acclaimed genre-chameleon PVRIS.

Hard rock and gleeful horror will collide when melodic heavies Ice Nine Kills start their engines, while some of Australia’s finest alternative acts will bring all of the riffs and riotous combos to proceedings, from deathcore icons Make Them Suffer to odd world aficionados Ocean Grove, Brisbane’s rock juggernauts WAAX, Adelaide indie sensations Teenage Joans and punchy pop-punk prodigies Yours Truly.

Also wielding some extra international glitz and grit, The Wonder Years will bring some searing feels alongside some mallgoth goodness courtesy of carolesdaughter, and punked-up bliss from Static Dress. And prepare to unlock some extra heavy Aussie spice via Saviour and To The Grave.

It ain’t game over just yet – get set for even more Full Tilt in 2022! And prepare to unlock.

Early Bird Tickets on sale: Monday 11 April, 9am local time

Sign up for early bird pre-sale here

General Public Tickets on sale: Wednesday 13 April, 9am local time

FULL TILT FESTIVAL LINE-UP:
THE GHOST INSIDE
UNDEROATH
PVRIS
ICE NINE KILLS
MAKE THEM SUFFER
OCEAN GROVE
WAAX*
THE WONDER YEARS
YOURS TRULY
TEENAGE JOANS
CAROLESDAUGHTER
STATIC DRESS
SAVIOUR
TO THE GRAVE

*Sydney + Brisbane only

DATES AND VENUES:
SATURDAY 16 JULY – EATONS HILL OUTDOOR AND BALLROOM, BRISBANE
SUNDAY 17 JULY – BELLA VISTA FARM, SYDNEY
SATURDAY 23 JULY – PICA (PORT MELBOURNE INDUSTRIAL CENTRE FOR THE ARTS), MELBOURNE

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NSW SOUTH COAST MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST JOE MUNGOVAN ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED EAST COAST TOUR APRIL – MAY 2022

by the partae April 7, 2022
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DEBUT ALBUM ‘A FLOWER IN THE WEEDS’ OUT NOW

 Photo credit: Mikey Conlon (Conlon Creative)

NSW South Coast multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, producer and APRA award nominee Joe Mungovan is thrilled to announce his rescheduled tour dates across the East Coast of Australia in April and May. 

Joe will be performing songs from his debut album ‘A Flower In The Weeds’ with his full band.

“Well, we could never have imagined the postponements would keep coming… but nothing will stop us trying to get to you and play these shows. We’ve rescheduled the Brisbane, Byron and Milton dates and have added in an extra special home-town show.  Excited to get at y’all, hopefully in dryer conditions this time!” Joe Mungovan


Produced by Joe Mungovan, ‘A Flower In The Weeds’ features the singles ‘You + Me’, ‘Lemon + Lime’, ‘Soaking Up The Sunshine’, ‘Give Me Your Love’ and ‘Like That’. It was released on November 10 and mixed by ARIA Award winning producer/engineer Tim Carr (Matt Corby, Julia Stone) and mastered by long term collaborator Joe Carra (Courtney Barnett, The Teskey Brothers).

Joe’s debut album is one that has endured fires, floods, a global pandemic and love across international borders “December came and the fires started. I woke up one morning and could barely breathe as the smoke was so thick. I evacuated for a week and fortunately the fires just missed the house. I moved back down and then the valley flooded.  I lost power for 5 days and lived by candlelight. Summer passed and autumn arrived and the girl I met in Berlin flew to Australia to visit me.  She arrived one day before they closed the borders due to Covid.  We went on a road-trip up and down the East Coast and spent our days soaking up the sun-rays by day and drinking wine around the fire at night.  Unfortunately our time together was cut short when we found out that the pandemic was getting quite serious – the German borders were closing.  We turned the van around and headed back to Sydney Airport to get her on a flight home“  Joe Mungovan

Don’t miss your chance to see Joe Mungovan performing songs from his highly acclaimed album 

‘A Flower In The Weeds’. 

Joe’s added an extra special show “The Joe Mungovan Mum-lovin Special” on Mothers Day at a Spiegeltent in Kiama Harbour on May 8!

JOE MUNGOVAN ‘A FLOWER IN THE WEEDS’ ALBUM TOUR

Tickets on sale now

Thursday, April 14 – Oxford Arts Factory, Sydney, NSW 

Saturday, April 23 – Port Kembla – Port Kembla Festival

Friday, April 29 – Stag and Hunter, Newcastle, NSW

Saturday, April 30 –  Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane, QLD

Sunday, May 1 -Beach Hotel, Byron Bay, NSW 

Sunday, 8 May – The Kazador, Kiama, NSW

Friday, 27 May – Milton Hotel, Milton, NSW

PRAISE FOR JOE MUNGOVAN

Re debut album: “The result is a collection of songs that elevate the earnest, introspective songwriting that threads Mungovan’s earlier work, with tons of warmth and infectious indie-pop sensibilities throughout.”

Music Feeds

“Song You Need to Know: Joe Mungovan continues his reputation as a fine purveyor of summer vibes with his latest breezy cut ‘Lemon + Lime”. 

Rolling Stone 

“Over the last few years, the musician has come forward as one of Australia’s most talented and remarkable, with a run of brilliant singles forming an exciting path to his second EP, Way Down South, in 2016, followed by his third, Another Night, A Distance From Here, in 2017.”  

Pilerats

 

‘His warm lilting vocals coupled with catchy guitar riffs transport you to somewhere warm and tropical. The layered guitars are extremely effective, and it has a recurring bass guitar line that keeps the party going from beginning to end. “You + Me” has a wonderful optimistic feel to it” 

AU Review

“South Coast singer-songwriter Joe Mungovan’s newest release is the delicious sounding ‘Like That’ – a track infused with Mungovan’s indie rock-roots vibes as well as pop melodies to brighten your day.”

Scenestr

“Set to appear on his long awaited debut album A Flower In The Weeds, the song (Like That) brings the musicians staple slicked back production and captivating vocals, with catchy guitar riffs that will remain in your head all day long.”

Milky

Soaking Up The Sunshine: “Joe taking me far away, specifically to a tropical island with a cocktail served in a coconut and endless refills. ooooh yes thank you sir! 4 stars”

Declan Byrne, Triple j 

 

Soaking Up The Sunshine:  “Joe’s transported us somewhere tropical and breezy with this infectious new track. 4 stars”

Dave Ruby Howe, Triple j Unearthed

Give Me Your Love: “The rasp and passion in “come lay your limbs next to miiiIIIIINE…” gets me every time! Agree with Perko, that sax! Sax = Swoon. You had me on first listen with this one Joe, very much here for it! 4 stars”

Tyrone Pynor, Triple j

Give Me Your Love: “When your vocals come in at the 10 second mark, you well and truly had my attention. I agree with Declan and Dave, I can hear some Rubens vibes here, but those roots influences shine through a lot. The sax? Ooff. Great stuff, love this! 4 stars”

Jess Perkins, Triple j

“This is an absolute triumph of a cruisy indie pop song. You’ve folded all these gorgeous elements and it’s all tied up with your lovely raspy voice. Love it man. 4.5stars”

Pip Rasmussen, Triple j

Joe’s debut Album: A FLOWER IN THE WEEDS is out now.

Official Website  | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Triple J Unearthed 

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Sónar Lisboa 2022 announces the final line-up of Sónar +D, an exploration of creative technologies within the festival’s framework

by the partae April 7, 2022
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Three days with conferences, exhibitions, and AV shows

On the 8, 9 and 10 of April, starting at 12:00 PM until 10:00 PM, Hub Criativo Do Beato, in Lisbon, will host Sonar+D – a daytime extension of Sónar Lisboa 2022 – dedicated to creative technologies that gathers conferences, exhibitions, and AV shows. A programme curated by Antónia Folguera in collaboration with researchers, scientists, and artists from different digital fields, exploring creativity as one of the leading forces transforming reality in the 21st Century. Check out the full line-up and set times here.

Sónar+D Conferences take place from 12:00 PM until 06:30 PM in Factory Lisbon, with the central idea revolving around Sustainability and Human Rights. From there, three subthemes unfold: Artificial Intelligence and Algorithms; the Intersections of Art, Science, Ecology, Sustainability and Climate Change; and Creative Technologies and Digital Economy: from Metaverse to Web3.  Some of the featured speakers are Bas Grasmayer, leader of the community platform COLORS and founder of Music x, which addresses, among other things, NFTs in the context of the constantly evolving web3; Canadian DJ and producer Jayda G, whose background in Environmental Toxicology allows for an in- depth analysis of the music/sustainability dichotomy; artist Tupac Mártir, founder of the renowned multidisciplinary Satore Studio, which uses cutting-edge technologies to create immersive experiences for brands, tracks, stages and audiences around the world and whose latest work takes on medical neuroscience technology to materialize pioneering visual work; and researcher and biologist Filipa Bessa, winner of the United Nations Oceans Day Oceanic Photo Competition in 2018, specializes in marine plastic pollution and the effects of human activities on marine and coastal ecosystems. Opening the Sónar+D Conferences are artist Trevor Paglen and academic Kate Crawford, leading figures in researching and disseminating artificial intelligence’s social and political implications, who will explore current issues in AI (Artificial Intelligence) and politics of new technologies.

Climate change, natural resources conservation, artificial intelligence and its ethical implications, misinformation, algorithms, and the media are also brought together at the Sónar+D Exhibitions shown in multiple parts of Fábrica Lisboa. The festival welcomes many options during the three days, justifying more than one visit. The immersive sound art “Nati Infiniti”, curated by Joana Seguro and authored by the musician Alessandro Cortini (known for his work in Nine Inch Nails), will bring to life the perfectly preserved machinery found in the different floors of the Moagem building. Sonar+D will showcase works specially conceived for the festival, a commission of three Portuguese artists: INDUCED THEOREMS & WORLDLY CONJECTURES OR HOW TO GET TRAPPED IN A LOOP by André Gonçalves – musician, visual artist, and graphic designer – who converts loop (a building block of electronic music production) into mechanical sculptures as a reflection of the sometimes-wasteful nature of technology; CASULO – STILL FREE by the painter Francisco Vidal, surrounds the audience with a bold and colourful universe, using VR technology; and WETLAND by Cláudia Martinho, presenting an immersive listening experience of the Tagus river wetland ecosystem, the most important in Portugal, a natural sanctuary for migratory birds, threatened by the construction plan of a new airport, which could destroy the delicate balance of one of the most important ecosystems in Europe.

The ten digital pieces by international and Portuguese artists, the large-scale installation by Artworks and the artistic collective based in Porto berru complete the highlights of the Sónar+D Exhibitions. Startup Lisboa Beato – Fábrica do Pão will be the stage for the third and final segment of Sónar+D: which includes AV shows, live music experiences oriented towards the confluence between creativity, music, technology, and innovation. From hurricanes to unicellular organisms and dying stars, reflecting on societal concerns such as climate change or data surveillance while exploring the synergy of sound and image. A format deeply related to the audiovisual and technological field, connecting artists who are exploring the intersections between science and technology using digital tools.

From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, from blockchain to computer-generated imagery breakthroughs – presentations like the one by pianist Marco Mezquida (April 9, from 7:00 PM until 7:45 PM) dialoguing with an AI system or the collaborative process in real-time between a DJ and the audience, mediated by AI, in the Awwz AI B2B DJ set (April 9, from 6:00 PM until 6:45 PM). These are some of the proposals that invite everyone into an immersive reflection.

Between April 8 and 10, the first edition of Sónar Lisboa 2022 will bring together more than 100 artists in the Portuguese capital, divided into Sónar +D and the musical variants Sónar by Day and Sónar by Night, with more than 70 concerts and performances by artists and DJs, such as Arca, Bicep (live), The Blaze.

 

Tickets: https://sonarlisboa.pt

DJ, Charlotte de Witte, Dixon, DJ Shadow, Polo & Pan, Enchufada Na Zona, Honey Dijon, Floating Points, Pongo, Leon Vynehall, Partiboi69, Nicola Cruz, Richie Hawtin and Thundercat, in four emblematic Lisbon venues: Centro de Congressos de Lisboa, Coliseu dos Recreios, Pavilhão Carlos Lopes, and Hub Criativo do Beato.

Tickets are available on the official website SonarLisboa.pt and authorized ticket partners, with a limited number of General and VIP passes being back on sale. There are different ticket types that allow the audience to create their own experience – day and/or night – centred on a single venue or throughout the various locations of Sónar Lisboa 2022.

Sónar by Night
Pavilhão Carlos Lopes
April 8
dixon, elkka dj, switchdance, thundercat live, trikk
April 9
enchufada na zona
dengue dengue dengue live, dj shadow, kampire, pongo, shaka lion
Coliseu dos Recreios
April 8
arca, dj lycox, dj marfox, dj nigga fox live, nídia, total freedom
April 9
bicep live, chloé robinson, floating points, helena guedes, leon vynehall live, rroxymore live, rui vargas
Congressos Lisboa
April 8
aril brikha live, bleid, charlotte de witte, héctor oaks, imogen, marum, nkisi, phoebe, photonz, richie hawtin,
stingray 313 live, vil b2b cravo, violet live, yen sung
April 9
acid alice, dj lynce, dj stingray 313, dust devices live, ellen allien b2b dr. rubinstein, fjaak live, lewis fautzi,
nina kraviz, otsoa, partiboi69, valody

Sónar by Day
Pavilhão Carlos Lopes
April 9
ana pacheco, the blaze dj, discos extendes crew, honey dijon, iamddb live, india jordan, ka§par live, nicola
cruz live, percebes cru djs, poté dj
April 10
anah, cruz, eu.clides live, evan baggs, jayda g, moullinex, noia, overmono dj, pedro da linha b2b riot, polo &
pan live, tiago marques, torres, xinobi, zé salvador

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SARAH YAGKI PRESENTS HER MOST PERSONAL SINGLE YET IN ‘WANTED MORE’

by the partae April 4, 2022
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Returning to fans and newcomers alike with her first single release for 2022, Sarah Yagki offers up some of her most defining material to date in ‘Wanted More’.

As with the music we saw Sarah debut through 2021, ‘Wanted More’ continues to showcase the Sydney artist’s natural songwriting talent and vocal flair.

Bringing together open and honest lyricism with primo production and R&B arrangements, this new single operates in a lane inhibited by the likes of BANKS, Alessia Cara and more recently, artists like FKA twigs.

On ‘Wanted More’, Sarah reconnected with frequent collaborators James Guido and Klaus Hill, recording the track at Obseen Recordings in St. Leonards, NSW. Of the new song, Sarah describes feelings of insecurity and emotional unease as she navigates territory unknown in a new relationship.

“‘Wanted More’ is a song about the fear of repeating toxic habits in a relationship, both from the new partner and yourself. It explores the uncertainty of diving into a new relationship, whilst past trauma, experiences and fears still linger. 

The process of making music started with me creating a chord progression that I then put a melody over. The melody for ‘Wanted More’ came from me trying to communicate in the simplest way to a partner how I am feeling throughout the journey of this new relationship. “I wanted more, I wanted more” is both me saying that to myself and my partner. The lyrics are narrative-based, with the Verse 1 exploring what I fear I will do, and the Verse 2 exploring what I fear the partner won’t do. Overall, ‘Wanted More’ is a song to help bring to light uncertainty.”
SARAH YAGKI

PRAISE FOR SARAH YAGKI

“Her music is simultaneously raw and explorative; it’s rooted in pop,  but reaches far wider.”
Happy Magazine

“It’s a warm dose of pure indie pop, opening with some deep but powerful building ballad style vocals with some rich and lush production.”
AAA Backstage

“Emotional vibes on this one from Sarah. It’s put together pretty solidly with a steady-cruising production and some rich and lush production.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe

“Melding pop melodies with heartfelt lyricism, her ethereal voice soars enticingly over experimental electronic beats.”
Little Indie Blogs

To celebrate the release of ‘Wanted More’, Sarah will perform a special hometown show at The Vanguard in Sydney this April.

SARAH YAGKI SINGLE LAUNCH

Thursday, April 7th The Vanguard Sydney
with Mel Ertler, Nic DC
Tickets

‘Wanted More’ is out now.
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MINISTRY OF SOUND ANNOUNCE ORCHESTRA SHOW FT. JOHN COURSE, TOUCH SENSITIVE, DIRTY SOUTH & MORE

by the partae April 1, 2022
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After a stunning 5,000-person sold-out Ministry of Sound Classical show in Adelaide, Ministry Of Sound are bringing their spectacular orchestral performance to Melbourne. Ministry of Sound Classical will take place on Saturday  9th April, 2022 at the summer season activation venue Reunion Park, celebrating under a big top at Yarra City’s iconic Burnley Circus Site with special guest vocalists Zoë Badwi, Ben Woolner from SAFIA, ‘Dreams’ vocalist Reigan and Karina Chavez, supported by Touch Sensitive, Dirty South, Goodwill, John Course and more.

Ministry of Sound Classical delivers a stunning session of spine-tingling moments as you relive biggest dance music anthems surrounded by music lovers, reimagined by an orchestra and incredible live vocals.

Ministry of Sound Classical features an all-new set list with the most loved tracks from the biggest decades of dance music, right through to today. Well-loved classics from Robert Miles, Underworld, Cafe del Mar, Moby, Laurent Garnier and Shapeshifter will take audiences to new heights, alongside a slew of freshly reinvented versions of Röyksopp, Robin S, Basement Jaxx and The Temper Trap to name but a few.

As the most trusted name in dance music for three decades, Ministry of Sound continues to celebrate its 30-year anniversary with a series of unforgettable events. Originating as a London club in 1991, Ministry of Sound has grown to be one the biggest electronic music brands in the world, taking in a record label, global touring brand and trusted curators of decades of dance floor memories including the ubiquitous Ministry of Sound Annual and Sessions compilations.

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of these spectacular events! Final tickets are on sale now via https://www.reunionparkmelbourne.com/line-up/ministry-of-sound-classical

Reunion Park, Saturday 9 April 22, 2pm

Special guest vocalists Zoë Badwi + Ben Woolner (SAFIA) + Reigan + Karina Chavez

Supported by Touch Sensitive + Dirty South + Goodwill + John Course + Sunshine + Pete McNamara + Mark Pellegrini

www.mosclassical.com.au

www.facebook.com/MinistryOfSoundAUEvents

www.instagram.com/ministryofsoundeventsau

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BLUESFEST IS ON – WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!

by the partae April 1, 2022
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The Bluesfest site experienced flash flooding during the Northern Rivers rain event earlier this week.

Thankfully, our event site area where the music occurs escaped and did not have major flooding. “Some car parks and camping grounds did experience flash flooding but the water is subsiding quickly,” Bluesfest Director Peter Noble said.
The load-in continues, the tents are ready to be raised,  and with less than two weeks to go before we open our gates, the forward weather report is good, with plenty of sun forecast daily. We are optimistic that our grounds will dry out, and our site will be ready to welcome you.
Bluesfest lovers please note, ALL our stages and food halls will be under big canvas tent tops.

“REST ASSURED – BLUESFEST IS ON –  AND WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU”
We look forward to welcoming you to the greatest gathering of Australian artists in the history of Australian Music, plus some very special international guests.

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.

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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.

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DONNY BENÉT New EP Le Piano is out now! Performing in Sydney & Melbourne this month Touring Europe & UK in May

by the partae April 1, 2022
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Today, Donny Benét, the Sydney-based composer – hailed and panned by critics as “Prince on a serious budget cut” – unveils his new EP, Le Piano, via Dot Dash Recordings / Remote Control Records, alongside new single ‘Cappuccino‘. The EP arrives hot on the heels of a 13-date US and Canada tour, which saw the self-professed “adult entertainer” captivate his evergrowing audiences in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and more.

Composed and recorded entirely by himself at the renowned Donnyland Studios in 2021, Le Piano sees Benét masterfully utilise vintage synthesisers and drum machines to present his views on life, love and relationships through the power of song. Of the project, Donny shares: “I wanted to create a short EP of instrumentals reflective of the music that has helped me navigate touring life, and life at home for the past years. For me, I really enjoy the headspace that instrumental music can put you in. You can listen to it in any environment with any degree of commitment. It can be something you listen to on the train, plane, something to have on while you’re doing your chores, working from home, working out or just something to bop along to. As mentioned in past interviews I’m very taken by Japanese artists Hiroshi Yoshimura, Yoshio Suzuki and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Side B of the record is influenced by the effect that these artists have had on my musical approach. Side A is a tip of the hat my love of 12′ funk/city pop/disco instrumentals.”

Speaking to ‘Cappuccino‘, Benét notes: “’Cappuccino’ was a half-finished B side left over from The Don. It sat alongside Beneath the Sheets, a bonus instrumental from The Don. I’d always wanted to release it and revisiting it whilst writing the EP gave it a chance to get a fresh lease on life. Creamy, sweet and strong – I hope you like ‘Cappuccino’”. 

It is preceded by the project’s title-track: an intoxicatingly groovy instrumental piece paying homage to, and influenced by, Benét‘s love of funk, city pop and disco.

Donny Benét will be bringing his enigmatic live show to Sydney’s The Factory Theatre on Saturday 9 April and Melbourne’s 170 Russell on Friday 29 April, before heading off on a 23-date tour of Europe and the UK. Tickets are on sale via www.donnybenet.com

Buy / Download Donny Benét – Le Piano: https://donnybenet.lnk.to/lepiano

Donny Benét – UPCOMING SHOWS

2022 AUSTRALIA DATES

Saturday 9 April – Factory Theatre, Sydney NSW – Tickets
Friday 29 April – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC – 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 – SOLD OUT
Tuesday 10 May – Loppen, Copenhagen, DK – SOLD OUT
Wednesday 11 May – Musikens Hus, Goteborg, SW – SOLD OUT
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 – SOLD OUT
Friday 20 May – Hare and Hounds, Birmingham, UK – Tickets
Saturday 21 May – Yes, Manchester, UK – SOLD OUT
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 – SOLD OUT
Friday 27 May – Botanique, Brussels, BE – SOLD OUT
Saturday 28 May – Paradiso Noord, Amsterdam, NL – SOLD OUT
Sunday 29 May – Badaboum, Paris, FR – Tickets

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Benét’s 2011 breakthrough album Don’t Hold Back confused and intrigued many, establishing him as a cult figure in the Australian music scene. Benét‘s piece de resistance came in his fourth album, The Don, featuring the breakthrough single ‘Konichiwa’. 

An unexpected invite to the Pohoda Festival (Slovakia) in 2018 allowed Donny to embark on his first European headline tour. Returning for a further 4 sold-out tours, Donny had now established a new fanbase in Europe. 2019 saw Donny open for Mac DeMarco in the US and after blowing away audiences he returned in 2020 for his first headline tour.

In between his frenetic touring schedule, Donny wrote and recorded his acclaimed follow-up album Mr Experience, which was released in 2020. Unable to tour, the album was filmed as an online concert, Live Experience. An accomplished bassist, Donny is joined by his band of professionals, The Donny Benét Show band when performing live.

Donny has toured Australia since 2011 and Europe/US from 2018, regularly selling out headline shows and performing at festivals including Rock Werchter, Down the Rabbit Hole, Pohoda Festival, Valkhof Festival, Plissken Festival, Sydney Festival, Darwin Festival, Vivid Festival, Adelaide Festival, MONA FOMA, Panama Festival, Yours and Owls, and Big Day Out.

Donny Benét
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BIG TWISTY & THE FUNKNASTY DROP NEW SINGLE ‘SLAVE TO THE FUNK’ + PLAYING AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

by the partae April 1, 2022
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Off the back of a jam-packed single launch party at Frankie’s Pizza last night, Big Twisty & The Funknasty share their new single ‘Slave To The Funk’, a funk anthem which embodies everything the Twist is about: booty shakin and getting down.  The track comes with an energetic video filmed around Wollongong/Kiama, NSW.

Big Twisty & The Funknasty are arguably one of the hottest upcoming funk/hiphop act in Australia right now. Whipping crowds into a funk frenzy across the country with their explosive, 10-person live show, they are here to open up your mind, free your body and have a funkin’ good time.

Produced by Jack Nigro at The Grove studios, ‘Slave To The Funk’ is a fusion of old school funk and 90’s Hiphop with huge singalong chants, brain busting bass riffs, soulful organ, and an aggressive rap flow. This song speaks to how you can’t escape the funk no matter how hard you try, so surrender your body and get those hips shaking.  

Since the formation of the band in 2019, Big Twisty & The Funknasty have wasted no time in developing their live act, appearing on numerous support tours with the likes of Dune Rats, the Vanns and Ocean Alley. Following the release of ‘King Is Back’, ‘Pickup Truck’ and ‘Pussycat’, the crew took off on their own headline tours supporting each single and selling out all shows across the east coast of Australia. Big Twisty & The Funknasty are no strangers to the big stage, having played Yours and Owls festival and Beyond the City.

As the band prepare to play the Australian Grand Prix next week, watch this space for more exciting Big Twisty & The Funknasty news! Bring the FUNK!

Big Twisty & The Funknasty
– ‘Slave To The Funk’

Out now through Mushroom

Listen here

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AIRBEAT ONE Festival 2022 – Line Up Phase 2

by the partae March 31, 2022
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Over 30 artists from the DJ Mag Top 100 – Line Up Phase 2 of the AIRBEAT ONE Festival presents DJ superstars en masse!

The anticipation for “Bella Italia” in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern is growing day by day. From 06 – 10 July 2022, the Neustadt-Glewe airfield will be transformed into an Italian festival village. For the 19th edition of the AIRBEAT ONE Festival, the colors and the gigantic pyro show will shine in green, white and red. A true firework of DJ superstars also delivers the Line Up Phase 2 of Northern Germany’s largest electronic music festival, which is now announced.

Over 30 artists from the DJ Mag Top 100, the world’s most important DJ ranking list, are already confirmed. Seven DJs from the Top 10 alone will be on the gigantic Mainstage: Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Don Diablo, Oliver Heldens, Steve Aoki, Timmy Trumpet! With DJ Snake, NERVO, Tiësto, Bassjacker, Danny Avila, Mariana BO six more Top 100 members join the already fixed Mainstage players around 3 Are Legend, Kygo, Marshmello, Vini Vici, W&W, Will Sparks and Yellow Claw. Neelix and the Ostblockschlampen present the German artists on the Mainstage.

In 2022, the new techno arena will finally be inaugurated at the 19th AIRBEAT ONE Festival, the Arena Stage! And for this premiere two sensational stage hosts could be arranged. On Thursday, Boris Brejcha and his “fckng serious brand” will take the reins. On Friday and Saturday it will be colorful and extravagant. With elrow the probably most famous, most colorful and most bizzare Spanish Electro-Dance party export presents itself in Neustadt-Glewe. With Charlotte de Witte, Claptone and Fisher, three Top 100 DJs are also at the start here. Kölsch, Mark Knight and Vintage Culture join the already announced elrow artists around Camelphat and Paul Kalkbrenner in Line Up Phase 2.

The Terminal Stage will also feature some of the stars of the DJ Mag ranking, including Fedde Le Grand, the Dutch house DJ, Lost Frequencies the renowned Belgian DJ and producer, MORTEN, the famous Danish DJ, Nora en pure, the Swiss house DJane and producer, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, the famous Dutch DJ duo and VIZE, the slaphouse creators and chart toppers from Germany. The German DJ team of Alle Farben and Robin Schulz is joined by Gestört aber GeiL, Lari Luke, Lexy & K-Paul, Anstandslos & Durchgeknallt and 9PM hit remake producer TOPIC. Lucas & Steve, Dillon Francis, DJ Lidsba, EDX, HUGEL, MALAA, The Stickman and Zeds Dead close Line Up Phase 2 at the Terminal, for which Ofenbach and Tchami were already fixed.

Hardstyle fans can also rejoice, as the takeover of global hard music player Q-dance has already been announced. With Angerfist, Brennan Heart and Miss K8 three acts of the Top 100 were already fixed. Also of huge importance for the hardstyle performance are Adaro, the Dutch hardstyle DJ, Audiotricz, the hardstyle duo, Coone, the Belgian hardstyle DJ, as well as D-Block & S-te-Fan, the Dutch hardstyle duo. They will be joined by Dr. Peacock, Frequencerz, Keltek, Noisecontrollers and Zatox. Psyko Punkz, Ran-D, Rebelion, Sefa, Sound Rush, Sound Rush & Atmozfears pres. 2^1, Sub Zero Project and TNT make the second line up announcement on the new Gladiator Stage complete. Here D-Sturb, Headhunterz Radical Redemption, Warface and Wildstylez were already fixed. And for the pre-opening in the Main Circus on Wednesday icons of the Harder styles in Music like Paul Elstak, Code Black, Deadly Guns, Jeborer and Korsakoff are ready.

A new reputation also surrounds the Second Stage, which from AIRBEAT ONE Festival 2022 onwards will be dedicated to the Indian Spirit Festival, thus opening its arms to and welcoming a whole new breed of artists. The spectrum from now on includes Goa and PsyTrance as well as Trance artists. So the stage will be played by PsyTrance stars like Ace Ventura, Alpha9, Aly & Fila, Andrew Rayel, Animato, Astrix, Avalon, Ben Nicky, Berg, Blastoyz, Bliss, Bubble, Captain Hook, Claudinho Brasil, Fabio Fusco, Ghost Rider, but also absolute Trance legends like Cosmic Gate, Cosmic Tone, Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Morten Granau, Phaxe and Sander van Doorn (presents Purple Haze) are in the line-up.

Tickets for the AIRBEAT ONE Festival 2020 are available at tickets.airbeat-one.de. Currently the “3-Day Regular Ticket – Full Weekend” is available in pre-sale phase III for 159,99€ plus fees. The “3-Day VIP Full Weekend Pass” is still available in pre-sale phase I for 199,99€ plus fees. The VIP Gold Pass costs 1199,00€ plus fees for 3 days. The Pre-Opening Pass for Wednesday is available for 34,99€ plus fees. Day tickets are available from 79,99€ plus fees. Currently, there are still spaces available on all camping options. New is the Easy Camping, where an already pitched tent in the area of the Nord Camping is ready for the visitors. That gives it inclusive tent already starting from 199,98€.  

Video link Line Up Phase 2 Trailer:

https://youtu.be/qaolFWEE3xE

AIRBEAT ONE 2022

Line Up Phase 2

Mainstage:

3 Are Legend

Afrojack

Armin van Buuren

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike

DJ Snake

Don Diablo

Kygo

Marshmello

NERVO

Oliver Heldens

Steve Aoki

Tiesto

Timmy Trumpet

Vini Vici

W&W

Yellow Claw

Mainstage Support:

Bassjackers

Danny Avila

Mariana BO

Neelix

Ostblockschlampen

Will Sparks

Arena FCKNG Serious Thursday:

Boris Brejcha

Arena by elrow – Friday & Saturday:

Charlotte de Witte

Camelphat

Claptone

Fisher

Kölsch

Mark Knight

Paul Kalkbrenner

Vintage Culture

Terminal Headliner:

Alle Faben

Dillon Francis

Edx

FEDDE LE GRAND

Flux Pavillion

Gestört aber geil

HUGEL

LARI LUKE

Lost Frequencies

Lucas & Steve

Malaa

Moksi

Morten

Nora en pure

Ofenbach

Robin Schulz

Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano

Tchami

TOPIC

ZEDS DEAD

Terminal Support:

ANSTANDSLOS & DURCHGEKNALLT

DJ LIDSBA

LEXY & K-PAUL

THE STICKMEN

VIZE

Gladiator Stage Q-dance Takeover:

Adaro

Angerfist

Audiotricz

Brennan Heart

Coone

D-Block & S-te-Fan

Dr. Peacock

D-Sturb

Frequencerz

Headhunterz

Keltek

Miss K8

Noisecontrollers

Psyko Punkz

Radical Redemption

Ran-D

Rebelion

SEFA

Sound Rush

2^1

Sub Zero Project

TNT

Warface

Wildstylez

Zatox

Arena Pre-Opening – Main Circus:

Paul Elstak

Code Black

Deadly Guns

Jebroer

Korsakoff

Second Stage hosted by Indian Spirit Festival:

Ace Ventura

Alpha9

Aly & Fila

Andrew Rayel

Animato

Astrix

Avalon

Ben Nicky

Berg

BLASTOYZ

Bliss

Bubble

Captain Hook

Claudinho Brasil

Cosmic Gate

Cosmic Tone

Fabio Fusco

Ferry Corsten

Ghost Rider

Markus Schulz

Morten Granau

Phaxe

Sander van Doorn

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JUST A GENT ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN PLANET OASIS TOUR DATES

by the partae March 30, 2022
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The time has come friends, an invitation to Planet Oasis is here.

The long awaited new studio record from Maitland’s Just A Gent arrives on April 21st and as the countdown to release day enters its final stretch, the acclaimed producer and DJ has announced East Coast tour dates to celebrate.

Across four dates in June and July, Just A Gent will be bringing Planet Oasis to life, with special guest Solomon France (FKA SØL) supporting at each show, with local supports to be announced.

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The tour will be the first time Just A Gent has been able to bring such a conceptualised record into the live arena. Planet Oasis, a five year process that has culminated in some of Just A Gent’s strongest and most cohesive music to date, has spawned some incredible music and to think about how it will be realised at live shows?

Fans have every right to be excited.

“Planet Oasis, the dream utopia. A brand new show, a brand new vision and a newfound love for artistry and the power it can possess. Years in the making, Planet Oasis is a collection of sounds that pushes the boundaries of sonics to create an undefinable experience that will leave you questioning what is possible and what we can achieve.”
JUST A GENT

Over the last year, Just A Gent has been laying the foundation for Planet Oasis, releasing a string of popular singles highlighting some incredible collaborations with artists including Greta Stanley (‘Sleeptalking’), Arno Faraji (‘Who Would Have Thought’), Sammi Constantine (‘Trip To Mars’) and most recently on lead single ‘Don’t Wait For Me’ (featuring Lani Rose).

“I put everything I have into this record. I collaborated with my favourite creatives to bring it together. I hope it inspires you to do more and I hope that together we can build an even better world for the next generations. An oasis, Planet Oasis.”
JUST A GENT

Planet Oasis represents the natural evolution of Just A Gent as a producer, yes, but it also marks a turning point for him as a creative. With a career that has already racked up over 200 million streams, Just A Gent has never taken a moment to rest on his laurels. Instead, he has been driven by the desire to keep chasing a new sound. Planet Oasis, with its sonic weaves, and ‘Don’t Wait For Me’ arriving as its latest turn, is the culmination of ambition meeting challenges, resulting in a defining final product.

PRAISE FOR JUST A GENT

“The collaboration with Western Australian up and coming hip hop firebrand Arno Faraji sees the two enforcers meet in the middle of their distinct sonic worlds. The execution is perfect…”
Purple Sneakers (‘Who Would Have Thought’, 2022)

“This is the ‘Super Rich Kids’ of 2022 and I love it.”
Triple J, Declan Byrne (‘Who Would Have Thought’, 2022)

“Buying a one way ticket to whatever tropical location Just A Gent is going to. Such a slick, spacey groove.”
Triple J Unearthed, Dave Ruby Howe (‘Island Fever’, 2021)

“Magic! Swept up in it all.”
Triple J, Claire Mooney (‘Swallowed Up’, 2021)

“Just A Gent has an uncanny ability to blend hypnotic future bass and booming trap under a melodic umbrella.”
EDM.com

“…the artist has found a unique styling that only he can purvey.”
Dancing Astronaut

Tickets are on sale now, with Sydney fans able to access a special pre-sale bracket where they will be able to get their hands on an exclusive cut track from Planet Oasis and some more goods!

JUST A GENT AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

Tickets available here

More special guests to be announced

Friday 24th June Manning Bar Sydney
Pre-sale Access

Saturday 25th June The Cambridge Newcastle
Friday 1st July The Brightside Brisbane
Saturday 2nd July Howler Melbourne

Planet Oasis is released April 21st
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KHRUANGBIN announce ‘First Class Tour’ – November/December 2022

by the partae March 29, 2022
written by the partae

+ special guests Kamasi Washington (Melbourne/Auckland only) & Mildlife

Tickets on sale Friday 1 April

Performing their biggest headline shows in Australia and New Zealand to date, Houston, Texas psych-funk auteurs Khruangbin will bring their First Class Tour to Fremantle, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Auckland in November/December 2022.

Last here in 2019, the acclaimed three-piece exist in their own orbit, their legendary live show – a mixtape of surf-rock cool, dubby disco and worldly funk – held down by the steady hand of drummer Donald Ray ‘DJ’ Johnson Jr, virtuosic guitarist Mark Speer, and enigmatic bassist Laura ‘Leezy’ Lee.

Live on stage Khruangbin’s electric range is performed with impeccable style, their sound rooted in globetrotting. With three studio albums to date – debut The Universe Smiles Upon You, 2018’s Con Todo El Mundo, and 2020’s Mordechai– tracks such as ‘Dern Kala’ , ‘Maria También’ and ‘People Everywhere (Still Alive)’ have become live anthems for their many fans, no mean feat for a largely instrumental group. 2021’s Mordechai Remixes featured re-imaginings by Kadhja Bonet, Soul Clap, Quantic, Harvey Sutherland, and more.

Sonic instrumental world-builders, Khruangbin’s sound is meticulously constructed and universally adored. Praised by The New York Times, Billboard, Los Angeles Times, FADER and more, they regularly sell-out multiple nights at iconic venues worldwide – from The Greek in Los Angeles to London’s O2 Academy Brixton – possessing a live show not to be missed, as attested by two recent reviews:

‘Khruangbin treated the audience to a dazzling 20-minute encore, song after enthralling song. Nearly all audience members were either swaying or dancing the entire set. If you ever have a chance to see Khruangbin live, don’t miss it!’ – utahmagazine.com

‘Drawing inspiration from Thai funk, Jamaican reggae, Asian pop, and American Funk and R&B, Khruangbin accomplishes a global sound that any music lover can appreciate’ – melodicmag.com

Joining the bill to bring light, joy and power to the Melbourne and Auckland shows is LA tenor saxophonist and bandleader Kamasi Washington. Washington’s cinematic compositions and fearless performances have inspired a whole new audience, the dynamic Washington having worked with luminaries such as Flying Lotus, Kendrick Lamar, St Vincent, Florence + the Machine, and Herbie Hancock. His breakout albums The Epic and Harmony Of Difference are interstellar trips through a rich history of Black American music.

Bringing their kaleidoscopic sound, Melbourne’s favourite groove cosmonauts Mildlife will join the bill as main support in Fremantle and Brisbane, plus open proceedings at Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The Melbourne event is presented in partnership with ALWAYS LIVE, a new state-wide celebration of contemporary live music supported by the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria.

Tickets go on sale Friday 1 April (2pm local time) via frontiertouring.com/khruangbin. Frontier Members can access the Presale starting Wednesday 30 March (11am local time).

Don’t miss the incredible Khruangbin performing live, this Nov/Dec!


KHRUANGBIN
With special guests Kamasi Washington (Melbourne/Auckland only) and Mildlife (Fremantle/Brisbane/Melbourne)

FIRST CLASS TOUR
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022
Presented by Frontier Touring, Chugg Entertainment, Penny Drop, 95bFM (Auckland show) and ALWAYS LIVE (Melbourne show)


FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE
via frontiertouring.com/khruangbin
Runs 24 hours from: Wednesday 30 March (11am local time)
or until pre-sale allocation exhausted
Pre-sale timings staggered per show, visit website for more details

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Friday 1 April (2pm local time)


Wednesday 23 November
Fremantle Arts Centre | Walyalup / Fremantle, WA
18+
oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545

Sunday 27 November
Sydney Opera House Concert Hall | Gadigal Country / Sydney, NSW
All Ages
sydneyoperahouse.com | Ph: 02 9250 7777

Wednesday 30 November
The Fortitude Music Hall | Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD

18+
ticketmaster.com.au | Ph: 136 100

Saturday 3 December
Sidney Myer Music Bowl | Naarm / Melbourne, VIC

All Ages
ticketek.com.au | Ph: 132 849
Presented by ALWAYS LIVE

Tuesday 6 December
Spark Arena | Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, NZ
All Ages
ticketmaster.co.nz | Ph: 0800 111 999

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kamasiwashington.com | facebook.com/kamasiw | twitter.com/KamasiW | instagram.com/kamasiwashington | Spotify | YouTube

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PENNYWISE ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR

by the partae March 29, 2022
written by the partae

WITH SUPPORT FROM
PUNK LEGENDS
CIRCLE JERKS

Photo credit: Richard Podgurski Jr

Hermosa Beach punk rock band Pennywise have today announced they will be returning down under for an Australian tour in September 2022. Pennywise will be bringing with them legendary punk band Circle Jerks, who will be hitting Australia for the very first time. Tour details below.

Pennywise will be performing songs from their entire catalogue including the recently CERTIFIED ARIA GOLD selling album Straight Ahead, which debuted No. 8 on the ARIA charts (the bands highest charting album to date). 

Fletcher Dragge enthuses;
“Finally Pennywise gets to come back to our home away from home, Australia!

Where the beer flows nonstop, along with the chaos. Never a dull moment on a Pennywise tour down under… only one thing could make it better than usual, and that would be coming to town with our mentors and long-time friends THE CIRCLE JERKS!!!  They are back with a vengeance!

This is gonna be an off the fucking hook nonstop party!  And we can’t wait! Get your tix, get on the booze, and get in the pit, we’re coming for you fuckers!!!!!”

Pennywise are no strangers to Australia having toured the country many times over. Most recently in 2019 on the 20th Anniversary Straight Ahead tour with sold out shows Australia wide.

Formed in the South Bay of Los Angeles—a neighbourhood with a rich punk-rock history—Pennywise began in 1988. The band went on to amass an international following with their relentless touring and a melodic, high-energy sound fusing classic punk, surf punk, and blistering hardcore. Through the years, Pennywise have solidified their place in punk history with iconic songs like “Fuck Authority,” “Alien,” and “Bro Hymn” (their timeless ode to brotherhood and departed friends).

Pennywise have released 11 albums over the last three decades, including: Pennywise (1991), Unknown Road (1993), About Time (1995), Full Circle (1997), Straight Ahead(1999), Land of the Free? (2001), From the Ashes (2003), The Fuse (2005), Reason to Believe (2008), All or Nothing (2012), and Yesterdays (2014). Resolutely working outside the margins of the mainstream, the band has emerged as an enduringly vibrant staple on the worldwide touring circuit.

PENNYWISE
AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2022
with special guests CIrcle Jerks

CHELSEA HEIGHTS HOTEL, VICTORIA
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 17

FORUM, MELBOURNE
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18

UNIA BAR, WOLLONGONG
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20

ENMORE THEATRE, SYDNEY
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23

FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24

HINDLEY ST. MUSIC HALL, ADELAIDE
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25

METROPOLIS, FREMANTLE
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27

TICKETS ON SALE 11AM THURSDAY MARCH 31st

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: 
pennywisdom.com & livenation.com.au

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Glamorous line-up for ‘Bowie Ball’ announced

by the partae March 26, 2022
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– Kaleidoscopic experience of Bowie-influenced performers and forensically-constructed musical tributes form inaugural convention’s Bowie Ball in association with Worlds Inc. Bowie World 

– Unrivalled line-up of guests, including Bowie’s closest musical confidantes, with Bowie-inspired artists and world-leading photographers

DAVID BOWIE GLAMOUR FANZINE & SOUND CITY PRESENT
DAVID BOWIE WORLD FAN CONVENTION, FRI 17 – SUN 19 JUNE 2022
Limited remaining tickets available via https://bowieconvention.com

No less understated than Ziggy Stardust himself or lacking any of the charismatic camp of Scary Monsters-era Bowie, the line-up for the hotly-anticipated, unashamedly celebratory Bowie Ball in association with Worlds Inc. Bowie World, at the first ever David Bowie World Fan Convention has been announced. The elaborate, carefully-curated centrepiece of the first fan-gathering of its kind takes place at Liverpool’s Mountford Hall during the city-wide weekend events spanning Fri 17 – Sun 19 June 2022.
 

With fans and guests flying in from all corners of the globe and each encouraged to outdo each other in the costume-stakes, the chance to dress up and freak out to the sights and sounds associated with Bowie for one incredible night of reverie and revelry at the Bowie Ball will see nothing held back. Keeping the ball bouncing will be just-announced compere Jonny Woo, the Bowie-classic-singing drag artist and owner of world-famous, London LGBTQ+ venue The Glory, plus a founding member of Glastonbury’s drag scene at NYC Downlow.

Appropriately taking the non-literal route to paying tribute to the 20th Century’s most unconventional pop star, the convention welcomes hula-hoop artist Natasha Moonshine, dancer and performance artist Joshua Hubbard, never-understated performance artist Pretentious Dross and Liverpool’s incomparably exhilarating Eat Me Club to set an impossibly glamorous scene. The layers of immaculately-applied make-up will dazzle in equal measure to the layers of Bowie’s chameleonic artistry referenced in each, specially-devised performance.

Joining in the celebrations, Bowie World is announced as sponsor of the centrepiece Bowie Ball. Worlds Inc. (OTCQB: WDDD) worked directly with Bowie himself and Bowie’s son, Duncan Jones, to create the first ever celebrity virtual reality space in 1998, the same year as Bowienet. Designed by Bowie as an online space where fans and Bowie could interact with each other and experience Bowie’s art and music, it is still live today in its original format and is the oldest continuously running metaverse.   Worlds Inc and Bowie World will soon announce a new initiative to coincide with the convention, as well as collaborate on event designs, projections and exclusive social media content.

“In honour of David’s 75th birthday and the 50th anniversary of Ziggy Stardust, we are excited to sponsor the Bowie Ball and place a spotlight on how David was such a visionary in furthering music and fan engagement via technology,” says Thom Kidrin, CEO of World’s Inc. and Bowie World co-creator.  “In this milestone year we will introduce initiatives to allow fans to utilise today’s advanced technology (which David would certainly be embracing) to experience and capture David’s excitement and foresight, just as he was helping to shape the future of the music and entertainment industry over 20 years ago.”

Sensitively stewarded by the partnership of Liverpool’s Sound City annual music festival and the passion behind the best-selling David Bowie Glamour fanzine, hand-picked musical accompaniments are also confirmed, first with internationally-touring, career-spanning, six-strong tribute experience, Rebel Heroes. Sliding in alongside the live and loud music are party-starting specialist DJs TheMenWhoFell2Earth and Sonic Yootha, both digging deep into the much-missed musical hero’s back-catalogue, the hits of associated artists and tasty, Bowie-related tangents to tempt ticket-holders onto the dancefloor.

Amongst the most striking additions to the convention line-up away from the glitter of the ballroom is Italian ceramic artist Maria Primolan and her sculptures of Bowie’s instantly-recognisable likenesses during distinct periods of his shape-shifting career. Using a breadth of sculptural and ceramic-firing methods, Primolan’s practice has been devoted to Bowie’s image. Primolan will visit Liverpool to show her latest work, from delicately coloured panels detailing Bowie’s powder-faced, Ashes to Ashes clown persona to 3D busts of the head-of-curls and beret-clad The Man Who Sold The World-era.  Also exhibiting will be painter Shaun Lowndes whose vivid, comic-book surrealism has earned critical and public acclaim.

Amongst those who knew David Bowie, few knew him on as many levels as drummer John Cambridge, whose attendance at the convention has been confirmed. Whilst being on hand at key life events, including Bowie passing his driving test, it was also on the musical front, introducing Bowie to Spiders From Mars guitar legend Mick Ronson and drumming on 1969’s Space Oddity album, that Cambridge made huge contributions. He visits Liverpool amongst an enviable line-up of authors after publishing his own autobiography, Bowie, Cambo and All The Hype.

Many of the most influential image-makers from throughout Bowie’s career will be present, in person or through their iconic images, over the weekend. Just added is Tim Bret-Day, whose elaborate work across fashion and music included the artwork and promotional imagery for Bowie’s 1999 album …hours. The range of shots taken included an inner-sleeve shot that required a dummy of Bowie himself to be produced before being set alight. Bret-Day will arrive with limited edition prints and answers to fans’ questions.

After it was announced last year that Liverpool, UK would be host to the first globally-significant fan convention of its kind, the high-profile names first revealed to be in attendance included guitarist, Carlos Alomar and his wife, singer with both Bowie and Chic, Robin Clark; bassist, Gail Ann Dorsey and the last surviving Spider From Mars, drummer Woody Woodmansey. Having collaborated on Bowie’s final album, Blackstar, saxophonist Donny McCaslin attends with special perspectives on the icon’s creative drive as time appeared to be running out.

Represented amongst the great Bowie image makers is Brian Duffy of the Aladdin Sane lightning flash fame, via The Duffy Archive. As Bowie’s official photographer on his 1983 Serious Moonlight world tour, just one of his official engagements with the artist and friend, Denis O’Regan appears in Liverpool having witnessed many sides of the man at work and play. Philippe Auliac’s 30-plus year professional and personal relationship with Bowie from behind-the-lens, starting in 1976, will also be represented by Auliac in-person and numerous famous and rarely-seen examples of his work.

Working with Bowie from 2002’s Heathen album, through the closely-guarded, surprise release of 2013’s The Next Day and onto the intricately packaged final album Blackstar in 2016, graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook will talk about what it took to make Bowie’s visual ideas a reality. Amongst the influential authors to have added their words to exploring the enigma, author of The Complete David Bowie, Nicholas Pegg and writer of Any Day Now: David Bowie The London Years (1947-1974) Kevin Cann are on hand to take fans into the depths of the artist’s professional life over half a century. Cann also worked as a creative assistant on Bowie’s first solo art exhibition, held in Cork Street, London in 1995.

The David Bowie World Fan Convention brings David Bowie’s story back to Liverpool, a city which the artist played numerous times at different stages of his career, starting on Sat 8 April 1967 with The Riot Squad, performing on board the famous Royal Iris, a ferry that ran regular music cruises up the River Mersey. Bowie’s last appearance in Liverpool was on Sat 2 Aug 1997, with the arena-filling icon performing for a relatively intimate crowd of 2,000 people at the Royal Court Theatre.

For the most up-to-date information on the first, ever David Bowie World Fan Convention visit, sign up for updates and follow the event online at:

https://bowieconvention.com
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BAG RAIDERS RETURN KICK OFF 2022 WITH NEW SINGLE + VIDEO ‘UR HEART’ LAUNCH BROKEN HEAD RECORDS

by the partae March 25, 2022
written by the partae
Photo by loverlover.us

ACCLAIM FOR BAG RAIDERS

Self-titled LP
triple j Feature Album

“Sydney staples”
Resident Advisor

“Bag Raiders are here for a good time and a long time”
Sydney Morning Herald

“Stands the test of time”
triple j

“One of Australian electronic’s most recognised acts”
Pilerats

“Jack Glass and Chris Stracey know how to sustain a long-playing career”
Scenestr

“Revered producers and DJs”
Beat Magazine

“Legends”
Music Feeds

Esteemed dance music stars Bag Raiders, today return with their first new music in three years, the wistful ‘UR Heart‘. With the release comes the announcement of their new label venture, Broken Head Records. LISTEN + WATCH HERE.

The project of Jack Glass and Chris Stracey, as Bag Raiders their latest release sees the duo pivot from the joyful hedonism of their back catalogue to serve a dexterous and sweeping cut of melancholic exhilaration. Channelling the percussive rapture of Bicep and Caribou, ‘UR Heart‘ is heavy with looming subs, pitched up, down and around vocal samples and arpeggiating bass. Through its refrains “I’ve been loving you” and “Don’t you leave me this way,” are a near-celestial call to action, ‘UR Heart‘ is inspired by the shared emotions and collective release forged across dancefloor communities. Be it in the vein of long-lost love, newfound friendships or an internal moment of realisation, Bag Raiders cater to all on ‘UR Heart‘.

Speaking to the release, the duo share “This is the first in a long line of new material. It’s been super refreshing for us to turn our gaze squarely back on the dance floor and make music that doesn’t overthink it and just aims to get the legs moving and the blood pumping.”

With their eyes firmly set on the future, Bag Raiders are elated to announce their new label, Broken Head Records. Born from distinctly simple origins, freedom, fun and community lie at the core of the label’s ethos. Jack shares “It’s about freedom, more freedom, less rules and more fun.” Through Broken Head Records, the two tease a steady stream of club-based music. “It’s really helped us to fall in love with music again” Chris mentions with excitement. “We started in clubs and this new chapter is all about DJ sets, sweaty clubs and festivals.”

Not many artists have had an immense effect on the youth of today quite like Bag Raiders. Whether that be sound-tracking many a sweaty night on a dancefloor, sing-a-longs at some of the biggest festivals in the world, or even becoming the anthem to one of the most iconic moments in the internet’s history, the electronic duo have done it all; and are ready for more. Their place as stalwarts in the dance community for over a decade, comes after releasing a slew of cult-favourite singles and signing to dance-powerhouse Modular Records, which saw the duo release their debut self-titled record in 2011.

The record debuted at #7 on the ARIA Charts and snagged them a ‘Best Dance Release‘ nomination at that year’s ARIA Awards. A part of that record was the single ‘Shooting Stars‘ which has amassed over 4 billion streams online, clocked over 32 Platinum or Gold plaques worldwide and a cultural impact beyond anyone’s expectations. Following the success of their debut, 2019’s Horizons further solidified Bag Raiders as the benchmark for electronic pop music not only in so-called Australia but around the world. With their next chapter upon us, Bag Raiders are hungrier, more creative and ecstatic about what will come next.

‘UR Heart‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.

TOUR DATES
Sun 27 Mar – Prince Consort – Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
Sat 2 Apr – Beer Deluxe – Wiradjuri Land / Albury, NS
Fri 29 Apr – Parq Nightclub – Kumeyaay / San Diego, CA
Sat 30 Apr – 1720 – Tongva Land /  Los Angeles, CA

Tickets at bagraiders.com/shows

Stay connected with Bag Raiders:
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THE LAZY EYES SHARE LATEST SINGLE ‘STARTING OVER’

by the partae March 25, 2022
written by the partae
Photo by Jack Moran

PRAISE FOR THE LAZY EYES

“Honest-to-god really good”
V Man

“Indie’s next generation prove ready for a much bigger stage”
Sydney Morning Herald

“A phenomenal blend of modern sensibilities and classic experimental pop”
American Songwriter

“Australia’s renowned psych-rock scene has become the envy of the world,
and the Sydney band’s glistening debut album continues to
push the sound into charming new places
“
NME Magazine

“If Brian Wilson joined Tame Impala for a day”
DIY Magazine

“Their music retains a youthful freshness that, rather than recycling,
reinvigorates the ingredients they have taken from their heroes”

Monster Children

“Breath-taking”
Life Without Andy

Fiery psych-rock outfit The Lazy Eyes today share the latest offering from their debut album SongBook (out April 22), by way of their latest single, the charming ‘Starting Over‘. LISTEN + WATCH HERE.

With rhythmic piano, choral harmonies, swirling guitars and jangling harpsichord, ‘Starting Over‘ is a vivacious single that continues to prove the band’s ability to make the “old”, exciting and brand new. Channelling a hybrid of the washed-out choral harmonies of Mild High Club with the wavy soft rock of Connan Mockasin and the catchy piano-led jams of Drugdealer, The Lazy Eyes illustrate no stone unturned into their encyclopedia of inspiration, keeping us guessing on which yellow brick road they’ll lead us down next.

Built from a jam that turned into a Garage Band demo, the song is emblematic of The Lazy Eyes’ future sound – all baroque flourish and striking melody. Inadvertently charting the band’s fast-changing sound, Itay sings “Times are changing, people stranger than before, who’d have thought?” In their own words, the band explain, “This song was written back in our high school days like the other songs are on the album. I remember having an inkling for the verse on acoustic guitar and thinking “meh” so I just left it be. After a while though, the song came back to me after jamming on the piano. I fleshed it out (admittedly with some pretty cringey lyrics back then) and whipped up a GarageBand demo for the boys. After that, we put it on Soundcloud and it was building some traction… soon after we wiped everything in the search for a new start, you could say we were ‘Starting Over’.”

Visually, ‘Starting Over‘ sees the band return to their collaboration with Jesse Taylor Smith, who directed ‘Where’s My Brain???‘ and ‘Nobody Taught Me‘. Speaking to the creative behind ‘Starting Over‘, Jesse shares “I was inspired by 80’s portrayals of Ancient Rome and wanted to explore the concept of starting over using repetition and rhythm. The band were super receptive to my idea so I smeared a heap of Vaseline on my lenses, fired up a fog machine and prepared to start again and again and again.” For The Lazy Eyes, it was a no-brainer.

Through their upcoming debut album SongBook, the band pulls together each incremental breakthrough of their career thus far, including key releases from their first two EPs, ‘Where’s My Brain???‘, ‘Tangerine‘ and ‘Cheesy Love Song‘, alongside new tracks. Through ‘Fuzz Jam‘, The Lazy Eyes reached a fever pitch, breaking triple j as the station’s #1 Most Played Song upon release. Mainstream praise has continued to follow The Lazy Eyes every step, from Lauren Laverne as the Spotlight Artist on 6 Music and #24 on the Shazam charts, playlisting on BBC 6 Music‘s A List and continued acclaim from NME, SPIN, Face Melts, KCRW, Flood, Unearthed, RAGE, 2SER amongst many others globally.

Surveying the first years of The Lazy Eyes‘ existence as a band, SongBook emits youthful, creative exuberance, the sound of a band revelling in their own indulgences, influences and self-discovery, refracting formative touchstones through a contemporary lens in a process of coming into their own. The Lazy Eyes debut is a world unto itself, where swirling, constantly mutating tonal and textural choices open up rich, previously unexplored corners. Like every good fantasy world, it abides by its own logic – suddenly you’re in a garden in full blossom, and you didn’t even notice; you’ve walked a mile without taking a single step and earworms zip zorp past. Step inside, but be warned: Once you’re in The Lazy Eyes‘ world, you might not want to leave any time soon.

SONGBOOK
April 22 via The Orchard
PRE-SAVE + PRE-ORDER HERE

‘Starting Over‘ is out now, buy/stream it here.

TRACKLIST
Intro
The Seaside
The Island
Tangerine
Hippo
Starting Over
Fuzz Jam
Nobody Taught Me
Trance
Where’s My Brain???
Imaginary Girl
Cheesy Love Song

TOUR DATES
Fri 22 Apr – The Eastern – Wadawurrung Land / Ballarat, VIC
Sat 23 Apr – Northcote Social Club – Naarm / Melbourne, VIC
Fri 29 Apr – Black Bear Lodge – Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
Sat 30 Apr – Solbar – Gubbi Gubbi Land / Maroochydore, QLD
Sun 1 May – Vinnies Dive Bar – Ngarangwal / Gold Coast, QLD
Thu 5 May – Shy Postie – Woolungah / Wollongong, NSW
Fri 6 May – Stag & Hunter – Mulubinba / Newcastle, NSW
Sat 7 May – Oxford Art Factory –  Eora / Sydney, NSW
Sat 4 Jun – Crown & Anchor – Tarntanya / Adelaide, SA *NEW DATE*
Sun 5 Jun – Lucy’s Love Shack – Boorloo / Perth, WA *NEW DATE + VENUE*
Mon 6 Jun – Mojos – Walyalup / Fremantle, WA *NEW DATE*
Fri 15 Jul – Transit Bar – Ngunnawal Land / Canberra, ACT *NEW DATE*

All tickets available here.

Stay connected with The Lazy Eyes:
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