The Chats – the greatest post-millennial punk-rock group in the world, hands down – unleash their first new tune of 2022. A fast, furious, 100-second blitz from punk heaven, ‘Struck By Lightning’ shows the Sunny Coast trio revitalized post- pandemic and toting a ripping new guitarist, Josh Hardy.
The single is the first since The Chats’ epic touring plans (including Coachella) were totally decimated with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. What promised to be a summer of career-affirming festival appearances with the biggest bands on the planet, turned into what might have been a torturous two years at home.
The Chats, though, were unperturbed by lockdowns. “It was actually great to have a bit of time, to be like, ‘All right, what’s our next move?’” says vocalist Eamon Sandwith. “Otherwise, who knows, we could’ve just had a bloody Oasis moment and self-destructed!
They’re also fatalistic about the departure of previous guitarist and addition of Josh Hardy of The Unknowns to the band. “The new bloke, Josh – he fucking rips, man! He’s been a good friend of ours for years. His band The Unknowns were the first band that were our age on the Sunny Coast – before we’d even formed The Chats. In the early days, they were a full-on rockabilly band, and he had the quiff. He’d comb his hair back and stuff, and we just thought he was the fucking coolest guy ever.”
The Chats have just this week been announced as support for Foo Fighters on their December Perth, Brisbane and Sydney shows. Until then, the trio are scheduled to resume their UK dates (from 2020), hit 30+ North American cities including Aftershock Festival and headline their own European jaunt.
Looks like the ol’ two stroke from Sunny Coast has officially roared back to life. Buckle up.
Known for his coastal folk sonic goodness, touring prestige and a laid back approach to life in his van, the name Jack Botts is rapidly cementing itself on the Australian conscious. Returning with his first taste of new music for 2022 with the adventurous and stick-in-your-head offering ‘Mine, Mine, Mine‘ today, Jack continues his quietly confident pursuit of the music world.
Unravelling his long-distance relationship throughout Covid, ‘Mine, Mine, Mine’ is lyrically cheeky and leans on a bluesy, groovy rhythm throughout. On the single, Jack shares:
“I’ve always wanted to write a track like ‘Mine, Mine, Mine’. It’s a little different to the genres and style of music I’d usually write, but it was a super fun one to bring to life. More of a ‘cheeky’ kind of approach to a story in terms of the writing, but musically, it was super cool to bring in a bit of a bluesy aspect and groove to front. It’s been really fun to try out and play live whilst on tour, and I’m super excited for it to be released!”
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JACK BOTTS
2022 EUROPE / UK TOUR
Tickets on sale now via: jackbotts.com
SUPPORT FOR ‘BACKSEAT HEARTBEAT’
“A smooth funky slice of sunshine that canters along at a high-stepping trot, tempered with an enthralling air of melancholy in the vocals.”
Backseat Mafia (UK)
Yamba-based artist Late Night Therapy has just revealed their enthralling debut single ‘Backseat Heartbeat’ – self-recorded/produced by the artist himself and co-mixed with Luke Million.
Beginning with adroit electronics and warm synthesisers, ‘Backseat Heartbeat’ is four minutes of heterogenous production, layered with motifs that float effortlessly through carefully crafted soundscapes. Strident guitars compliment the polyphonic sonority, while the graceful vocals guide the resonant melody above the mix, judiciously navigating the song’s memorable structure.
Late Night Therapy talks about the meaning behind ‘Backseat Heartbeat’:
“This release and the many tracks to follow come after a long journey of self-doubt that has left me with a huge backlog of music waiting for a chance to see the light of day. A problem with my hearing forced me to take an extended break from music. It took this break for me to gain the perspective needed to once again believe in my art.”
Late Night Therapy is the new musical project from Harry Suttor. Taking cues from influences such as Tame Impala, Daft Punk and RÜFÜS DU SOL, his combination of live instrumentation and the unbounded potentials of electronic production to create an organic, evolving sound that reflects the fundamentals of his song subjects. “The process of creating music late at night when there are no distractions, it’s quiet, dark and I can completely immerse myself in it has always been therapy for my state of mind. This is where the name ‘Late Night Therapy’ came from. Music is my outlet, it keeps me in the moment and leaves me fulfilled.”
In the coming weeks, Late Night Therapy will reveal an accompanying music video for ‘Backseat Heartbeat’.
‘Backseat Heartbeat’ is available worldwide now
LATE NIGHT THERAPY
‘BACKSEAT HEARTBEAT’ LAUNCH PARTY
SAT 9 APR | YAMBA GOLF CLUB, YAMBA VIC
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‘…the raw power of the material and visceral intensity of the performance was – at times – breathtaking’ – The Telegraph (UK)
‘…a show like no other from a true once-in-a-generation song writing partnership’ – NME
CARNAGE is out now – listen here
Nick Cave & Warren Ellis today announce two shows at the iconic Hanging Rock in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges, performing on Friday 25 and Saturday 26 November. These limited capacity seated shows are presented by Always Live, Frontier Touring and Supersonic, and will be the first dates on their upcoming Australian Carnage Tour.
The VIC show news comes off the back of Cave & Ellis’ acclaimed 2021 album CARNAGE, as well as a run of phenomenal performances across the UK and Europe, and a current North American tour. Tickets are on sale Thursday 17 March (12pm local time) via frontiertouring.com/
Cave has already announced, via The Red Hand Files, that the full Australian Carnage Tour will run from mid-November to mid-December. Details on those shows will be announced soon. (**Media: please see contact below for any full tour enquiries.)
Also just announced, Andrew Dominik’s film This Much I Know To Be True featuring Nick Cave & Warren Ellis will be in cinemas worldwide on Wednesday 11 May, following its critically acclaimed world premiere at the Berlin Film Festival.
While Cave & Ellis have composed and recorded many soundtracks together, and Ellis is a long-term member of The Bad Seeds, CARNAGE is the first album of songs the pair have released.
Cave & Ellis’ creative chemistry is rooted in their long history of music making, both as collaborators and as individual artists. They first crossed paths in 1993, when Ellis played violin on several songs for the Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds album, Let Love In, before going on to join the band as a full-time member. The two have also recorded as Grinderman, formed in 2006, and have composed and recorded numerous, film, TV and theatre soundtracks together.
Joining Nick and Warren at both shows is Courtney Barnett. In the hands of Courtney Barnett, fragments of everyday life become rich and riveting. A deft lyricist and virtuosic guitarist, she is an emblem of millennial wit and one of Australia’s most successful musical exports. Barnett is also a powerhouse live act, playing slots at festivals including Coachella, Bonnaroo, Governor’s Ball, Primavera, and Lollapalooza. In 2021, she released album Things Take Time, Take Time.
The shows are part of the ALWAYS LIVE program, a new state-wide celebration of contemporary live music supported by the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria. Ticketholders can also access further information regarding Hanging Rock travel, accommodation and other FAQ’s at www.hangingrockconcerts.com.
‘…an unexpected and powerful collection of songs from Cave and his long-term musical partner Warren Ellis…’ – The Age
‘Working together in a shared state of intuition, the two have never sounded quite so unfettered by expectation – either theirs or ours.’ – The Australian
NICK CAVE & WARREN ELLIS
With special guest Courtney Barnett
NOVEMBER 2022
Presented by ALWAYS LIVE, Frontier Touring and Supersonic
FRONTIER MEMBERS PRE-SALE
via frontiertouring.com/
Runs 24 hours from: Tuesday 15 March (12pm AEDT)
or until pre-sale allocation exhausted, visit website for more details
GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Thursday 17 March (12pm local time)
Friday 25 November
Hanging Rock | Macedon Ranges, VIC
Licensed All Ages
Ticketmaster.com.au | T: 136 100
Saturday 26 November
Hanging Rock | Macedon Ranges, VIC
Licensed All Ages
Ticketmaster.com.au | T: 136 100
Patrons are advised to purchase tickets only through authorised ticket sellers. We cannot guarantee any ticket purchase made through any means other than the official ticketing agents listed on the Frontier website.
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Speaking on the release, Gold Fang says “Make It Snow is heavy in the Vybz Kartel and Popcaan region. For me that’s where most of my influence comes from – back home. We true to ourselves and true to our culture. We want people to dance and enjoy the flavours we bring to the table.” Danté Knows elaborates on the recording process, saying “Fang cooked up the track with Tom & Peter a night before showing it to me. Besides my verse, most of the song was already there before I even looked at it. My involvement consisted of suggesting breaks where I heard them & throwing down my verse. To me, ‘Make It Snow’ is our tribute to the darker sides of dancehall. The sonics bring me to a memory of loading a CD into my player and running an old [Vybz] Kartel or Mavado mixtape as a younger self.”
With the track comes an energetic music video, directed by The Sesh, who says of the visual “Fang, Danté and the whole team, all did an incredible job on this project. The shot of Fang performing out the car window was inspired by a scene in Christopher Nolan’s, ‘The Dark Knight’. ’Make it Snow’ has a sonic energy that is rare and ahead of its time.” Standing tall amongst dancehall and reggae counterparts including Vybz Kartel, WizKid and Popcaan, Gold Fang wraps up a masterful balance of cultural authenticity amongst a playful exterior. ‘Make It Snow’ rings true to his Trinidadian roots, combining speedy oscillating synths and melodic rap verses to captivate a unique and transcendent Caribbean flow.
‘Make It Snow’ follows Gold Fang’s recent debut two-track release ‘Light It’ and his collaboration with rapper Big Skeez on their anthemtic single ‘Where Yuh From’, which earned significant praise from outlets including Acclaim for their “melting pot of style”, hailed as “energy raising” by Purple Sneakers and “exhilarating, invigorating and relentless” by MTV amongst radio support from triple j, triple j Unearthed and FBi Radio.
‘Make It Snow ft. Danté Knows’ by Gold Fang is out now via NLV Records
buy/stream it here.
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‘As the lights dimmed and the crowd roared, the Foo Fighters appeared before us, feeling like a sight for sore eyes in the wake of empty stages and cancelled tours. Frontman Dave Grohl walked around the stage, simply staring back at the crowd as we all wordlessly exchanged the sentiment that it had been far too long for such an event’ – Rolling Stone AU
Following incredible demand during pre-sale, a second and final Foo Fighters concert at AAMI Park has been added for Tuesday 6 December 2022.
Tickets for the original AAMI Park date on December 4 and the new show on December 6 will be available from 2pm local time this Thursday 10 March.
Pre-sale tickets for the original Melbourne date were exhausted in less than an hour, confirming once again Australia’s unadulterated love of Foo Fighters.
Just last Friday, Foo Fighters performed to an adoring crowd of 30,000 in Geelong, VIC as part of ALWAYS LIVE, with reviews unanimously declaring the show a triumph.
‘…it’s hard not to feel like we’ve just witnessed an historical event. Mother Nature may have brought the rain but the Foos came in even harder with their thunder.’ – NME
‘…a drought of stadium gigs was broken in the most emphatic fashion by Grohl and his band Foo Fighters, who turned in a superlative performance that will set the bar high for all other international acts to follow.’ – The Australian
Special guests for the December 6 show will be The Chats and Teenage Joans.
Sunshine Coast (QLD) ‘Smoko’ trio The Chats (Melbourne, Perth, Sydney + Brisbane) are one of Australia’s most exciting – and most fun – punk rock bands, with their notorious single going viral immediately upon release. They’ve toured with heavyweights Queens Of The Stone Age and Cosmic Psychos, selling out shows in AU, New Zealand, England, Scotland, and Europe.
After taking out the triple j unearthed high crown in 2020, Adelaide two-piece Teenage Joans (Perth + Melbourne) have gone from strength to strength, sharing stages with acts such as Violent Soho, Ruby Fields, Clowns, Amy Shark and more.
These will be the biggest rock shows of 2022. Act quickly to secure your tickets… dates will sell out, don’t miss out!
Tickets to all cities will go on sale Thursday 10 March via frontiertouring.com/
Foo Fighters are Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins, Nate Mendel, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear and Rami Jaffee.
FOO FIGHTERS
With special guests
Presented by Frontier Touring, Triple M (AU) and The Rock (NZ)
GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Thursday 10 March (times staggered, see below)
ALL SHOWS LICENSED ALL AGES
Wednesday 30 November
HBF Park | Perth, WA
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 10 March (2pm local time)
Ticketmaster.com.au | T: 136 100
With special guests The Chats + Teenage Joans
Sunday 4 December
AAMI Park | Melbourne, VIC
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 10 March (2pm local time)
Ticketek.com.au | T: 132 849
With special guests Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers + Hot Milk
Tuesday 6 December
NEW SHOW!
AAMI Park | Melbourne, VIC
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 10 March (2pm local time)
Ticketek.com.au | T: 132 849
With special guests The Chats + Teenage Joans
Saturday 10 December
Suncorp Stadium | Brisbane, QLD
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 10 March (5pm local time)
Ticketek.com.au | T: 132 849
With special guests The Chats + Hot Milk
Monday 12 December
Accor Stadium | Sydney, NSW
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 10 March (4pm local time)
Ticketek.com.au | T: 132 849
With special guests The Chats + Hot Milk
Thursday 15 December
Sky Stadium | Wellington, NZ
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 10 March (1pm local time)
Ticketek.co.nz | T: 0800 842 538
With special guests Amyl and The Sniffers + Dick Move
Saturday 17 December
Western Springs Stadium | Auckland, NZ
Licensed All Ages
On sale: Thursday 10 March (12pm local time)
Ticketmaster.co.nz | Ph: 0800 111 999
With special guests Amyl and The Sniffers + Dick Move
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Where are you currently based?
I am in Pitt Meadows! It’s a little farming community about an hour outside Vancouver.
How did you first start playing music?
I grew up loving to sing and perform in church choirs or piano recitals. I remember auditioning for a kids TV show once when I was 14 and being like “yeah, this is great. I think I could be good at this.” I just started writing, singing and playing shows in high school for fun and never really stopped. You get better with time. New opportunities are always coming up. I love telling my stories and connecting with people on such a personal level.
What’s been happening recently?
Recently, it’s been pretty busy and pretty awesome. I just released my new single “Take Me Back” and then the music video to follow. The music video was probably my favourite thing that I have gotten to do to date. Such a great crew and they really helped bring my vision to life. It’s just such a fun and happy video and projects what I’m all about.
Your latest single ‘Take Me Back’ is out now, what influenced the sound and songwriting?
It was when I was scrolling through Instagram one day and I was seeing all these posts captioned “Take Me Back.” The photo would be of them at the beach years back, or before they had kids or back when they were skinny (joke). That became the inspiration when writing the song.
How did this single come about?
I had played it lots at shows and online and it just became something that everyone would comment on as one of their favourite songs that I played. Since I loved it too it seemed obvious that I should record it and release it as the next single!
Where and when did you record/produce/master and who with?
I went to Calgary to record this one with Spencer Cheyne and Justin Kudding. I remember my first night there I was settling into my hotel in the city and I felt so homesick. The next day I was scheduled to start recording. On my drive to the studio I thought my GPS was broken because it was taking me down all these deserted gravel roads. I usually just show up wherever the producer tells me to go so I didn’t actually know what OCL Studios was going to look like. It ended up being in the middle of farm land and it felt so much like home. The rest of the week was amazing and the producers really brought the song to life.
Who are you listening to at the moment?
Right now…. I’m still listening to Evermore and Folklore by Taylor Swift!!! I know they’re technically kinda old, but these days I’m at home a lot more. It’s such a nice album to listen to while I bake in the kitchen or do other mundane tasks around the house.
What do you like to do away from music?
I’m usually down for just about anything. I love home reno projects, dinner with my husband, walks with the dogs, bingeing trashy TV with my best friend. Game nights are my favourite – tbh we played Settlers of Catan at my stagette (wild night).
What’s planned for 2022?
2022 is already flying by! My first EP is going to be released this spring which will be so cool to have a physical copy of something that I’ve created to share! I’ll also get to play a few shows around the nation and hopefully just have an all around rockin’ year!
Favourite food and place to hangout?
I LOVE almost all food. Steak, fries, veggies & dip… But I think my favourite would have to be a McDonalds double cheeseburger with extra pickles or those crappy Little Debbie’s Swiss Rolls. I’m a big homebody so I love being at my house. I also love summers at the family farm playing with my dogs in the field.
Website: www.danielleryanmusic.com
Twitter: @daniellemusic_
Facebook: /DanielleRyanMusic
Instagram: @danielleryanmusic
Photography & Review: Lucas Packett @lucas.packett.photography
It’s been four years since Something For Kate have done a national headline tour, so tonight’s Echolalia x The Modern Medieval is not before time.
The first of four sold out shows at Melbourne’s iconic Forum Theatre, sees the band embark on a national headline tour of theatres across the country. Albeit this tour was scheduled for last year sometime, it has fallen victim to the perpetual (it seems) rescheduling that so many artists have been inflicted with. The past behind, it’s a new start to gigs and tonight’s show is no exception.
With no support act to warm the crowd , Something For Kate promptly graced the large Forum stage to embark on the first of two sets. The first set being the Echolalia album played in full. I don’t recall SFK having done this before (I could be wrong), so this was a treat. Playing all tracks from start to finish on the albums 20th (or now 21st) anniversary, and while being the fashion at present to perform anniversaries, this one was exceptional.
The second set consisted of predominantly new tunes from 2020’s The Modern Medieval along with a smattering of tracks from Desert Lights, Leave Your Soul To Science and The Official Fiction. Tracks from the new album sounded fresh, but with that SFK formula that works so well, including – All The Great Minds, Supercomputer and Situation Room, however Blue Bird was a notable omission.
As always SFK included a cover, this time Bowie’s Heroes and culminating with the punter favourite, Captain (Million Miles an Hour) lifted from Elsewhere For 8 Minutes.
So good to see a band with this level of longevity still producing great music, performed in a great room to multiple sell out crowds – long may you run.
SCENE & HEARD FESTIVAL is here!
THIS SUNDAY MARCH 13 | WICKHAM PARK, NEWCASTLE
Featuring: Grinspoon | Spiderbait | COG | Ratcat | Frenzal Rhomb | Tumbleweed |
The Porkers | Caligula | Discovery ‘Daft Punk’ Tribute Show | MINX |
Kid Kenobi | DJ Fuel
ARTIST PLAYING TIMES | VIEW SITE MAP
It’s the week we’ve all be gearing up for…finally, this Sunday, we can shake the cobwebs off and let loose thanks to the huge dose of riffage, pumpin’ beats & grooves on offer at Scene & Heard Festival. Wickham Park is where it’s at, and back in full scale 100% capacity with no restrictions, it’s where you oughta be.
You’ve got the playing times, you’ve scoured the map, and now you’re wondering what you’ll get to chow down on & quench your thirst? Get your taste buds ready, here’s what we’ll be servin’ up:
Fresh Eats from the Streets | ACAI Sydney, Berlin Bangers, Greek Street, Loaded Gourmet Hot Dogs, Pizzaology, Ryan Gozleme, Samaras Food Truck, The Mexican Cantina, Yan’s Dumplings & Noodle Bar
The Back Alley | Americana BBQ Kitchen, Bar Coco, Chips on a Stick & Nachos, French Crepes, G-Dup Burgers, Get Slushed, Rolling Schnitzel, Wafflepopz & Churros
Over in the VIP area, if you’ve luckily secured the VIP package, you’ll not only get access to private front stage viewing and a private bar (with exclusive cocktail menu), but will also have the chance to book a seat in the roped off dressed dining area to eat from the curated ‘Eat Like an Artist’ menu, courtesy of Newcastle’s favourite bar restaurant The Edwards. Don’t miss out, bookings are limited.
Quench your thirst with the many alcoholic/non-alcoholic bevvies on offer via Six Strings Brewing (including a special batch of Cider just for Scene & Heard), Smirnoff, Gordons, Jack Daniels & more…
General admission tickets are still available here.
Click here for info on transport / planning your trip & car parking etc…
SCENE & HEARD FESTIVAL – SUNDAY MARCH 13 2022
Full capacity | No Restrictions | Rock n’ Roll
Wickham Park, Newcastle | *2 STAGES* Gates open 12.30PM | 18+ event
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JACK WHITE
FEAR OF THE DAWN LP
(Third Man Records)
Release Date: April 8
PRE-ORDER HERE
Tracklist:
1. TAKING ME BACK
2. FEAR OF THE DAWN
3. THE WHITE RAVEN
4. HI-DE-HO (W/ Q-TIP)
5. EOSOPHOBIA
6. INTO THE TWILIGHT
7. DUSK
8. WHAT’S THE TRICK?
9. THAT WAS THEN (THIS IS NOW)
10. EOSOPHOBIA (REPRISE)
11. MORNING, NOON AND NIGHT
12. SHEDDING MY VELVET
JACK WHITE
ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE LP
(Third Man Records)
Release Date: July 22
PRE-ORDER HERE
Tracklist:
1. A TIP FROM YOU TO ME
2. ALL ALONG THE WAY
3. HELP ME ALONG
4. LOVE IS SELFISH
5. I’VE GOT YOU SURROUNDED (WITH MY LOVE)
6. QUEEN OF THE BEES
7. A TREE ON FIRE FROM WITHIN
8. IF I DIE TOMORROW
9. PLEASE GOD, DON’T TELL ANYONE
10. A MADMAN FROM MANHATTAN
11. TAKING ME BACK (GENTLY)
Stay connected with Jack White:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube
– Pilerats“Imagine DMAs with their soaring indie rock but now imagine that sound all mussed up with anger and more grit. That’s what I’m hearing from Divers on this new one.”
– Dave Ruby Howe, triple j Unearthed
“…Divers splash around, careering in different directions, keeping you on your toes with this exciting new one. I’m addicted!”
– Declan Byrne, triple j Home & Hosed
“There’s some bands you just get a good feeling from. Divers are home grown, easy-going but highly motivated young guys with an ear for catchy melodies, homespun lyrics and a passion for the sound they’re creating.”
– How Good Melbourne
Rising Melbourne indie-rock, psych and experimental-infused outfit Divers have released their new EP The Sensory Edition in full today.
Out via their new label home Domestic La La, the EP is lead by recent single in ‘Feed Me’, which first premiered via triple j Unearthed and has since garnered high praise from triple j staff and music media (including the likes of Pilerats and Hysteria) and become the band’s top performing track.
To celebrate the EP, Divers will play a hometown launch show at The Gaso next Saturday March 12, supported by The Paddy Cakes + Lily Rose (tickets here) and have also unleashed a music video for ‘Feed Me’ today.
“The video concept for ‘Feed Me’ ties in with the lyrical themes of the song, specifically on how technology can occasionally send you into a spiral of madness,” says the band.
“We spent a very hungover Sunday with Schoondie (Ben Schoonderbeek, collaborator) busting this one out, with added time constraints as Ben and Scotty declared they were going straight edge and were heading off to a 6-week yoga retreat in India the following day.”
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DIVERS
‘THE SENSORY EDITION’
EP RELEASE SHOW
Saturday March 12 @ The Gaso
Groove Armada announce Norman Jay MBE, Ewan McVicar & PBR Streetgang as support for their upcoming final full live UK tour
Later this year the duo will release a 25th anniversary box set featuring new music & remixes of their most iconic tracks by today’s leading electronic artists
Other confirmed support acts for the tour include; Andy Baxter, Arielle Free, Ishmael Ensemble, Luke Una, Hot Blood & Warm DJ’s
Ticket link here / Image link here
Renowned for pushing borders beyond genre convention and constraint, Groove Armada have locked in a very special line-up for their final full live UK tour.
Opening in Glasgow on the 5th April and closing with two nights at London’s Brixton Academy on the 16th and 17th April, the BMG-signed duo take GA25 on the road for a string of sold-out UK dates. Across the dates, they will be joined by some of dance music’s leading artists; Norman Jay MBE, Ewan McVicar, PBR Streetgang, Andy Baxter, Arielle Free, Ishmael Ensemble, Luke Una, Hot Blood & Warm DJ’s.
Scottish DJ/producer on the ascent, Ewan McVicar will join GA25 for the opening night in Glasgow, while globally influential dance figure Norman Jay MBE will be closing out proceedings for a very special return to London’s Brixton Academy.
The stage is set for an almighty celebration as Groove Armada approach a huge milestone and mark the anniversary with a return to the road. New music plays a key part of the GA25 celebrations, with the duo recruiting some of today’s leading underground artists to remix their most iconic tracks, packed into a box set celebrating an award winning career that has seen them produce an impressive, record-breaking body of work.
25 years on from their debut, Groove Armada have become one of the most influential and successful dance acts of the 21st century, a position they have maintained, proving to be an influential force in the UK and globally. Over two decades of prolific productions and tireless touring they’ve proved that it’s possible to daringly explore a multitude of sounds while achieving critical and commercial success.
From huge outdoor performances to intimate parties, travelling the world, delivering their diverse dance floor-focused sound to raucous crowds on every continent, the duo have done it all. Despite their extensive list of achievements, there’s still plenty of motivation to have another huge party and go the extra mile to make GA25 one to remember, for fans new and old.
Full tour dates & support:
5th April – Glasgow – Barrowland – Ewan McVicar
7th April – Leeds – O2 Academy – PBR Streetgang
8th April – Birmingham – O2 Academy – Andy Baxter
9th April – Manchester – Victoria Warehouse – Luke Una
10th April – Bristol – Motion – Ishmael Ensemble
14th April – Bournemouth – O2 Academy – Warm DJ’s
15th April – Cardiff – University Great Hall – Arielle Free
16th April – London – Brixton O2 Academy – Ishmael Ensemble
17th April – London – Brixton O2 Academy – Hot Blood / Norman Jay MBE
For more information on Groove Armada please visit
The return of Australia’s favourite techno event sees an incredible international line up, showcasing a truly un-matched line-up of incredible talent. After its first year in Ibiza winning ‘Best Event’ of the summer in September 2017, this year the Australian leg will tour nationally, alongside regulars: Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. PURE will tour Australia over the final week in April 2022 and Adelaide will also be getting in on the action of Australia’s largest techno event, with Perth TBC!
Celebrating techno and house music, PURE has quickly established itself as a ‘must attend’ event for dance music fans, thanks to its reputation as an event where the audience can make a special connection with the DJs. In April of 2016, Carl Cox launched the first instalment of his PURE event in Australia. Taking place in Melbourne and Sydney, the event showcased players from the global Techno and House movements.
This April, PURE will Feature: Carl Cox, Dutch acid techno maestro Reinier Zonneveld performing his enigmatic live show, Drumcode’s legendary Bart Skils (also hailing from the “Dam”) and Aussie techno legend Eric Powell. More will be announced in the coming weeks! Dancefloors are back on the East Coast and the rest of the country is not far behind.
“PURE is full steam ahead and we will dance, rave and reach for the lasers as we exit this whirlwind of the past two years once and for all. Our production this year will continue to raise the bar as we deliver a co-ordinated onslaught of your senses. PURE techno… let’s go!” – Hardware Team.
PURE 2022 APRIL DATES:
Fri 22 April Brisbane – Fortitude Music Hall
Sat 23 April Melbourne – Grand Pavilion – Showgrounds
Fri 29 April Adelaide – Thebarton Theatre
Sat 30 April Sydney – Hordern Pavilion
Perth TBA
PURE 2022 LINE-UP:
CARL COX (AUS)
REINIER ZONNEVELD (NL)
BART SKILS (NL)
ERIC POWELL (AUS)
+ MORE TBA..
Tickets are NOW ON SALE via: www.purecarlcox.com.au
See you on the dancefloor!
For more info on Hardware, go to:
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March 25, 2022 | The Vanguard, Sydney
July 31, 2022 | The Social, London
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