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WE WANT ZEE TRUTH MY FICTION!!! The truth is that MY FICTION have a rather large truck load of gigs coming up - including supporting Jebediah this Saturday night at The Zoo [SOLD OUT]. So steal your little brothers (or sisters) BMX and make your way to one of the many brisbane gigs below.... (1583 more chars...)
Denver, CO (September 3, 2008) – Solo artist Michael James recently released his new EP “To Raise an Army for Love” and now unlike most independent artists, and among many heavy hitters in entertainment, he is showcasing at NACA Central: October 16th, in Tulsa, OK and at NACA Nor... (3294 more chars...)
(Thursday, 04 September 2008) Written by Marnie Harris
Brisbane based music Industry business students Marnie Harris and Caitlin Just are proud to present “Alive @ The Hive”, an all ages acoustic charity show, to be held on Sunday 14 September at The Hive, from 1-4pm. Proceeds from “Alive @ The Hive” will benefit “T... (1629 more chars...)
The Bloodpoets are pleased to announce that they will be performing as part of this years Caloundra Music Festival. With many more acts to be announced, the 'Poets will join the already strong bill of the likes of Pete Murray, The Whitlams, Kate Miller - Heidke and many more. For more infor... (124 more chars...)
Springfield, IL (August 29, 2008)— As summer’s hottest up and coming teen sensation Justin Stein will be the opening act on September 4, 2008 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center for 19 Entertainment/Jive Records recording artist Jordin Sparks, co-headlining with Jesse McCartney. ... (2292 more chars...)
Washington, DC (August 27, 2008)—H.R., legendary front-man of Bad Brains, will be releasing his new solo album “Hey Wella.” The first single titled, “Didn’t I Tell You” was successfully released on August 5, 2008 and the title track “Hey Wella” follow... (2324 more chars...)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mona Loring Jordyn Borczon MLC PR (818) 706-8080 contact@monaloring.com Ventura Based Indie Artist Delaney Gibson Announces the Release of her Debut Album “The Worst Kind of Way” Delaney Gibson set to relea... (2099 more chars...)
Hi! My name is Jade Greenwood Turner and I am a contestant in the Miss World competition. The charity I have chosen to raise funds for is Youngcare - a charity that aims to provide a dignified and age appropriate lifestyle for young people with physical disabilities. In contribution to this ca... (842 more chars...)
FULL CONTACT ALL GIRL ROLLER DERBY ACTION! IN BRISBANE Bout 1 - Season Opener Golden Rough vs Liquorice Short Shorts 13 September - Doors open 6:30pm Featuring the indi-rock stylings of Girls with Cake Tickets $10 at the Door food and alcohol available Beenleigh Arena 2-10 Miln... (264 more chars...)
THE UK SONGWRITING CONTEST 2008 has just officially awarded CEALLACH semi-finalist for Canterbury (Instrumental) semi-finalist for Last Day (open) semi-finalist for Walks in Beauty (open) semi-finalist for For We Are Many (open) Ceallach is a female singer-songwriter from the Gold Co... (105 more chars...)
(Tuesday, 02 September 2008) Written by Dingo Trapper
JOBSON'S DREAMKILLERS and JJ SPEEDBALL join forces to unleash one hell of a tour. Jobson's Dreamkillers and JJ Speedball need no introductions. Both bands respectively are renowned for their high energy stage shows and die hard reputations. QUEENSLAND'S FINEST have been stomping the stage board... (1170 more chars...)
Brisbane group MASHEEN will be playing at the Sounds of Spring Festival to be held at the RNA Showgrounds in October. MASHEEN will be playing two sets on the DJ platform, times TBA.
MASHEEN will be playing alongside:
Cog
Spiderbait
The Herd
Dukes of Windsor
The Getaw... (420 more chars...)
Mayan Fox want to remind anyone heading to their gig tonight at 'The Loft' in Chevron Island G.C. to bring a couple of extra bucks in their pockets to purchase a badge. All profits are heading to the Anti-Slavery Organisation 'The Polaris Project'.
John Harley Weston is already endorsed by Takamine Guitars and D’Addario Strings. We’d just like to thank both companies for not only supporting John over the past few years but also adding John’s profile to their worldwide websites. See links below http://www.takamine.com/?f... (84 more chars...)
Next time you’re walking through a major shopping centre or flicking through radio stations on Foxtel or Austar Pay TV you’ll hear John Harley Weston’s music. Several songs from the new album have just been added across their Homegrown radio channel, as well as a few select p... (543 more chars...)
OLYMPIC THANK YOU TO CHANNEL 7 TELEVISION & FANS Many thanks to Channel 7 Television for including two John Harley Weston songs on their Beijing Olympics playlist. (Waltzing Matilda and Believe In Yourself). Having this kind of support is proof that John’s music is up there with the best of... (448 more chars...)
Ellaways Massive Clearance Sale at Kedron & Underwood Stores Two Days Only Sat 30th Aug 8.30-5 Sun 31st Aug 10-4 20% Off Print Music Starting this Saturday, we are having a sale like never before. The boss has instructed ‘All overstocks must be cleared’ so hundreds and hundreds of ... (659 more chars...)
LATEST NEWS The long awaited album Skeletons in the Closet is due for release on Halloween - Oct 31 2008. The latest addition to the band is our new drummer Shoey, this dude kicks serious arse! We are also very lucky to have Magenta Bentley and Brigette Paroissien as a part of this project. We ... (506 more chars...)
Kamikaze are Adelaide’s very own olympic standard rock’n’roll pentathalon and all-round supremely sordid exhibition of unbridled recklessness. They combine the crash’n’burn mentality of the original Japanese suicide squads with the mystic rites of the amusement parlo... (870 more chars...)
Local coastal groovers Autumn Sun will be heading back to The Red Room at UQ St Lucia with their full band on Friday 5th Sept to cruise you into the weekend. After a number of acoustic shows at The Red Room, Autumn Sun are finally bringing the rest of their musical gang along to amp up their chil... (502 more chars...)
ROOT! (Vic), Featuring members of TISM, will be performing live at THE TROUBADOUR on Saturday Sept 6th with local sex pots, THE PACKETS! Tickets available from the usual outlets!
VEGAS KINGS launch their new live record, "Yeah I'm Drunk So What?" at The Troubadour on Friday 5th September . The live record is a limited edition (100 pressed) and contains some never before released songs, some new material and some classics. Support on the night comes all the way from... (333 more chars...)
Lovable Brisbane lads Villains of Wilhelm will be out and about over the next 2 weeks! The energetic foursome are renouned for their live shows and thrashy riffs, take your pick as you can catch them at; -The Step Inn, August 28th w/Audiac (melb) & The Grove -Valley Studios, August 29th w/ Th... (155 more chars...)
Fresh from her explosive sold-out East Coast tour, Australia's burlesque superstar Lola The Vamp is about to head stateside to headline a series of shows alongside Cirque Du Soliel and the very best of world burlesque! Tease-o-rama is the world's premier burlesque event, beginning in 2001, and even ... (539 more chars...)
DJ Lori Lee and Robot International proudly presents the fifth annual Tribute to Johnny Cash . This very special evening is being held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 on the newly refurbished Deck Bar at The Jubilee Hotel in Fortitude Valley. This is the weekend of the Valley Fiesta. G... (2206 more chars...)
The 2008 Sunshine Coast Blues Festival will once again bring together the Blues family for a great weekend of Blues at the Nambour Showgrounds on September 12th-14th.
The 2008 line up includes Music Oz Best Blues Band “Extended Family” and “The Ray Beadle Band” from Sydn... (578 more chars...)
Don't forget to come and check out Brisbane's only fully immersive progressive music night at The Globe! 3 awesome local prog bands and visuals by the amazing Red Tape Pictures. Doors at 8pm! Entry $12. www.myspace.com/tomskerlj www.myspace.com/thesecondthat www.myspace.com/ghostt... (13 more chars...)
We’re as concerned about the price of a good night as you are. Thankfully, Café Checocho on Hardgrave Road is offers a little reprieve. Friday September 5 th , Ara Williamson, Gavin Ingham and Sasha Baronoff will be singing some tunes to get your toes tapping and your hear... (124 more chars...)
“I Am”, produced by multi platinum producer, Rob Wells, is in heavy rotation nationally and climbing the charts. Visit Nikki Sjoberg’s homepage: http://www.myspace.com/nicolesjoberg TO REQUEST HER SONG, “I AM” CALL: 1-800-962-5590 This smooth a... (1196 more chars...)
BLACK MARKET RHYTHM CO. SELECTED FOR BIGSOUND ’08! Queensland boys, Black Market Music Co. (BMRC), have rocked their way into being selected as one of the showcase artists for the BIGSOUND ‘08 Conference in Brisbane this September 10-12th. This fantastic opportunity sets the guys up ... (4038 more chars...)
"Roland K Smith, former lead singer of Sydney band Walrus, has recorded a stunning collection of songs for his debut EP. He’s left the heavy rock of Walrus behind for a strong country influence. He works well within this genre. His self-titled debut is nothing if not authentic. There are whis... (2763 more chars...)
JOBSON'S DREAMKILLERS and JJ SPEEDBALL join forces to unleash one hell of a tour. Jobson's Dreamkillers and JJ Speedball need no introductions. Both bands respectively are renowned for their high energy stage shows and die hard reputations. QUEENSLAND'S FINEST have been stomping the stage board... (1179 more chars...)
Q Music’s 7th annual BIG SOUND is pleased to announce the showcase nights of premium local music talent across five locations in Fortitude Valley’s entertainment precinct. With top Queensland acts including The Resin Dogs, The Gin Club, The Boat People and John Steel Singers joining wit... (3487 more chars...)
Things are hotting up for Ash Grunwald. His new album, Fish Out Of Water, has most music journo’s around the country giving it the big thumbs up, with everyone seeming to agree that this album is his finest to date. The first single, Devil Called Me A Liar is getting similar love fr... (2991 more chars...)
At the top of the popular voting at WorldWideTalentQuest a garage band, a rock bassist from China, a beautiful rock singer are all fighting for votes to win the $1000 cash. The first Concert three weeks ago went to a garage band rock singer, with "Two fat pigs..." Go to http://www.wwtq.net and ... (103 more chars...)
GOLD COAST blues artist MARK EASTON will be doing 2 shows in brisbane at the CLARENCE CORNER HOTEL on friday 22nd and the ROYAL MAIL HOTEL, GOODNA at 1pm saturday 23rd. Mark has just completed a tour right around australia from Cairns to Broome, and across to NEW ZEALAND to play THE BAY OF ISLAN... (298 more chars...)
After spending the majority of this year finalising their album for release later in the year, The Bloodpoets hit The Zoo Wednesday August 27 with The Transits for a great night of local music. The band then play Kaliber Sept 12 for a the friday of Valley Fiesta before hitting the road in Oc... (185 more chars...)
(Wednesday, 13 August 2008) Written by Tim Morrissey
Q-Song award winners the John Steel Singers play their last Brisbane show before they go into hibernation over August and September to record for their next realease. The FREE show is at the QPAC Cascade Court on Saturday 23 August from 7:30 with support from The Gallant & Yeo and the fresh goods ... (1 more chars...)
Gold Coast rockers, The Moderns, win the MTV Kickstart Gold Coast heat @ elsewhere On Saturday, 9th August elsewhere teamed up with MTV to host the Gold Coast finals of MTV Kickstart - a national initiative to assist aspiring and independent artists. 5 finalists had been se... (1440 more chars...)
The Traveling So-&-So’s formed in the European summer of 2007, whilst busking throughout some of the more offbeat cultural hubs of the Northern Hemisphere. Now they’ve brought a taste back for our sleepy town as they battle it out in heat two of this Saturday's Valley Markets B... (1399 more chars...)
REPEAT OFFENDER TO OPEN @ THE DISCO! Repeat Offender, a mainstay of the local underground rock scene, have been selected by frontier touring to open for PANIC AT THE DISCO at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Wednesday Aug 20. This caps off a big month for the boys, who have been busy showcasing... (556 more chars...)
New Film Maker wins award Anna Osetroff of Stafford Heights wins THEpostWORKS Award for Excellence in Editing, at the Queensland New Filmmakers Awards Ceremony. The award was presented by Bob Blasdall CEO of THEpostWORKS, on Saturday night at the QNFA gala presentation event at B... (1143 more chars...)
Folk-pop rockers Dear April are pleased to announce the release of their debut, self-titled EP! The Brisbane-based band will be celebrating with a show on Thursday, September 11 at the Zoo, joined by special guests Maverick and Hannah Acfield. For Dear April, the EP has been a long tim... (1239 more chars...)
As you may already know, two songs by Queensland based award winning singer-songwriter John Harley Weston have been chosen by Channel 7 Television for their Beijing Olympics Playlist. That’s brilliant news for this hard working artist! One of the songs is the Australian classic ‘Wal... (1877 more chars...)
Check out http://www.wwtq.net If you are a rocker, heavy metal, jazz, indie, garage band, vocalist, or just on the make, WorldWideTalentQuest offers cash music grants from $1000 to $25000 by popular vote! $3,000 paid out in the last 10 days. Upload now, get all your mates to vote, and take hom... (76 more chars...)
Be sure to get along to The Stockmans Bar and catch Coal Bucket during this years Ekka. Kye, Mick and Dan will be performing on Saturday 9th from 3pm to 6.30pm, and Wednesday 9th and Saturday 16th from 2pm to 5.30pm. Come along and say Hi, grab a copy of Kye's new EP, and enjoy a fun afternoon of ... (29 more chars...)
The count down begins as internationally renowned singer/songwriter, Lecia, adds the final touches to her highly anticipated October album release – Into Being . Known on the east coast for her respected guitar skills, Lecia not only has a reputation for tearing into the occasio... (423 more chars...)
(Thursday, 07 August 2008) Written by Krissi Weiss
Following the temporary departure of flautist Andy Keller, Chris Gillespie has joined the ranks of nightillion on electric violin for their recent string of gigs. After wowing the crowd at the Northey Street Winter Solstice Festival, nightillion then went on to sell out their gig at Tongue and Groo... (410 more chars...)
Pase Rock (Spank Rock, USA) started dancing, collecting records and scratching at 9 years old. This passion for music at such a young age transformed his life into a music lovers dream – touring the world, managing festivals and party nights as well as holding residencies DJing in... (822 more chars...)
BELLYDANCING, BANGLES, BAUBLES, BEADS & BAZAARS! One hundred and seventy belly dancers, from south-east and central Queensland and New South Wales, will shimmy, swing and scintillate at the twentieth annual Extravaganza of Middle Eastern Dance on Sunday 24 th August. Presented by... (3333 more chars...)
Washington, DC (August 5, 2008)—H.R., legendary front-man of Bad Brains, will be releasing two new singles of his new album “Hey Wella.” The first single titled, “Did I Tell You” will be released on August 5, 2008 with the title track “Hey Wella” following ... (2216 more chars...)
As teenagers, impressive from their 2005 debut supporting My Disco, Tragic/Athletic – then just old school friends Rohan, Paul and Ollie - made loud, abrasive music that followed no real pattern and appeared like cut and pasted bits of frantic energy. It was partly instrumental and confrontati... (1391 more chars...)
Brisbane band, Repeat Offender , will headline the Red Room at University of QLD, St Lucia on Wednesday August 13 for a special showcase of their new tracks ahead of their support with Panic At The Disco. The band have caught the attention of several notable major labels in recent weeks after upl... (1747 more chars...)
Fresh from support slots with Magic Dirt, Brisbane ’s My Fiction launch their debut EP “Your Tokyo” this Saturday night, August 9 at the Valley Studios. The launch show wraps up a busy month that has seen the indie-electronic five-piece complete the EP, p... (1791 more chars...)
An inept mechanic and a flat phone battery may have kept exciting drummer Jono Davis from his 2nd gig with new band Mayan Fox last Thursday night on the Gold Coast but Singer Nate Hamon has promised to piggy back him and his kit to the next gig ( Wednesday night at Kitty O' Sheas , Cax... (42 more chars...)
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The UQ Red Room will play host to a night of great local independent music on Friday 8th August. Singer/songwriters Matthew Hoffman and Kitsunegari will be taking their places onstage. Hoffmans set will comprise a selection of acoustic renditions from his electronic/experimenta... (392 more chars...)
Jake Rush & The Bad Habits After recently headlining at the Zoo and being "BANNED" from Rics. Jake Rush and the Bad Habits are of to a smooth start on the Brisbane Music scene. The four young men hailing from Brisbane, show a diverse and eclectic taste in Music. It's like Radiohead meet... (422 more chars...)
Naples, FL (July 30, 2008) – Phoenix Block is set to impact FMQB radio charts August 4, 2008 after generating a national buzz around the new single “ Future Calling .” The song has been coined the unofficial Barack Obama campaign song, thus, securing onl... (1281 more chars...)
Now in their second year, it is currently a very exciting time for Brisbane band The Reversals. Your first impression might be that two years is not a very long time, but that two years has been over 10 years in the making. Three of the members Nathanael, Scott and Chris have been friends since e... (1523 more chars...)
"We Want More" The Premier 70s Glam Rock Tribute Show will be glittering it up 70s style at The Acacia Ridge Tavern, 1386 Beaudesert Road, Acacia Ridge on Saturday 9th August at 7:30pm. This 5-piece band play all the big hits of the 70s Glam Rock era 100% live in full platform booted, glitter flar... (1171 more chars...)
Pulse - World music dance party Pulse is a world music event presented by Talkin' the Drum and Dance Roots that welcomes the whole family. There will be fine nibbles by Tulsi Foods (local West End business) -Very yummy! Bring your family and friends (and make new ones!) A night full of dance an... (998 more chars...)
The Westminsters has finally entered the video age. Creating a YouTube account was a moderate success (pat on the back for that one), as was the making of the video. Shot partially in the lovely surrounds of Kobble Creek (NW of Brisbane), the video continues the "lo-fi" theme of T... (690 more chars...)
JULY 2008 elsewhere + MTV supporting local artists elsewhere’ s music policy is to support artists found ‘in our own backyard’ through providing a superior venue to showcase their talents. On Saturday, 9 th August elsewhere will team up with MTV ... (1667 more chars...)
Los Angeles, CA (July 29, 2008)— MLC PR officially announced today that Paul “H.R.” Hudson , legendary frontman of Bad Brains , has signed on for their PR services. Noted as the pioneers of hardcore punk, Bad Brains, both musically complex and developmentally ahea... (1505 more chars...)
OLYMPIC LEAP FOR QUEENSLAND BASED SINGER-SONGWRITER JOHN HARLEY WESTON Channel 7 Television Network have included two of John Harley Weston’s songs (‘Believe In Yourself’ and ‘Waltzing Matilda’) on their 2008 Beijing Olympics playlist. That’s huge! Statistics say ... (4061 more chars...)
JOBSON'S DREAMKILLERS and JJ SPEEDBALL join forces to unleash one hell of a tour. Jobson's Dreamkillers and JJ Speedball need no introductions. Both bands respectively are renowned for their high energy stage shows and die hard reputations. QUEENSLAND'S FINEST have been stomping the stage board... (1166 more chars...)
iriver are returning to the studio with a monster competition designed to unleash a thrilling new batch of young Australian talent. Following the success of local indie group Dukes of Windsor’s smash hit single ‘The Others’ in 2007 (a venture proudly funded and supported by iriver... (2023 more chars...)
Rising up strong and bold in 2008, Letter to Spain are launching their new looks and sounds at The Zoo on the 8 th of August. With the release of their debut E.p 'The thing about living is we all end up stopping' LTS have been making inroads in the Brisbane scene this year. After recent returns... (713 more chars...)
Turkeyneck records has a swag of releases coming out in the next two months Firstly a 34trk Best of from Brisbane's much loved punk/ska/rocknroll stalwarts Blowhard.Titled Five Minute Ride Through Hell, Celebrating nearly 20 years of existence this compilation spans a decade from their early singl... (1465 more chars...)
Have you been missing the dynamic funk and welcoming vibe of dub and reggae maestro’s, Kafka? They have been scattered around the reach of Australia, winning over new cats in far lands with their distinctive sound. BUT wait no longer, all the boys are back in town playing to play a gig @ L... (227 more chars...)
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Patrick Tunney E.P. Launch at Living Room August 1 st . August 1 st marks the release night of the Debut E.P. “Consolidation” from one of Brisbane’s most forefront young musicians, none other than Patrick Tunney... (1705 more chars...)
Media Release Kustom Kulture Kountdown There’s just one week to go until the ninth annual GreazeFest GreazeFest Kustom Kulture Festival slams into gear at Davies Park in West End (Aug 1, 2, 3). Advance tickets are selling fast as greazers from all generations prep their engines an... (1376 more chars...)
Brisbane noise-rock band No Anchor have proven quick off the mark recording and releasing their debut album Fire Flood and Acid Mud less than a year after forming. With the CD now available in record stores across the country, the band will be celebrating launch at the Lofly Hanger (Red Hill) on Fr... (287 more chars...)
The Sunpilots have long been referred to as one of Australia’s best kept rock secrets. The Sydney based four piece formed in 2005 but let the cat out of the bag mid last year with the release of their first single ‘Spotlight in the Sun’. Few other independent bands can claim... (2689 more chars...)
Scoundrelles are proud to announce an exciting night for the 2008 QLD Pole Dancing Championships. With contestants from all major Pole Dancing Schools competing in Professional and Amatuer divisions, duo demonstrations and special guest Burlesque perfromers it promises to be a glamourous and thril... (116 more chars...)
This time the RaGTaG Revue are heading for the beach! Burlesque Hula honeys, pirates up the mast and a lesson in love with fruit! All the fun of the beach without the sand in your budgie smugglers. It's cold out there but it's hot in here and you never know you might even get leied! A Cabaret B... (296 more chars...)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Light Noise QLD Tour 7-9 th August The Sydney based 3 piece rockers, Light Noise have announced a mini-tour of QLD for the release of their debut Self Titled EP. The dates include: Thu August 7 - Gilhooleys, Albert St Brisbane (10.30pm) ... (2135 more chars...)
Mayan Fox are stoked to have Jono Davis ( Postcards for Abby ), hitting the skins and providing some much needed beats for their upcoming shows on Tues, July 29th at the 'Red Room' and then 2 days later on Thurs, July 31st at 'The Basement' - (Gold Coast Arts Centre). Here's hoping ... (38 more chars...)
Local atmospheric post-rockers Nikko have just returned from their first East Coast tour. The band rocked many diverse venues over the course of the tour, including one notorious show at the Lismore City Bowls Club. Armed with copies of their new self-titled EP, the band will play Valley Studios thi... (115 more chars...)
Local lad John Meyer has been a busy boy of late. He’s just finished recording his debut EP, and has been playing all over town in various guises. Next Friday 25 July sees him plying his trade solo at city venue La Plaz from 5pm, then Thursday 31 July he’ll be bashing out some tunes ... (1268 more chars...)
The Summer Music Festival season is one of the most recognised times of the year – a time that reminds us all that summer is looming and the official start to the great Australian music festival period is near. Introducing AAA Entertainment’s (one of Australia’s freshest and ev... (1705 more chars...)
Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows will be heading up to Brisbane to launch their new EP ‘Stand Off’ on Saturday July 19th at The Step Inn , Brisbane. Joining them will be The Bad Moon Company & Drowning Kittens . Brigitte Handley & The Dark Shadows are a Syd... (395 more chars...)
Greetings Earthdancers As part of the lead up to Earthdance SEQ 2008, you are cordially invited to the *EARTHDANCE Funraiser Benefit Friday 18 July* Step Inn Fortitude Valley A fundraiser you ask? For the future of Earthdance in Brisbane, which this year will be held on 13th September. ... (2097 more chars...)
One of the Brisbane’s best Brazilian restaurants, Brazilian Touch, is going to open his doors after 10.30pm Fridays and Saturdays to the sounds of the Brazilian Touch Cuba Club. It's hot and you will feel the temperature soar as Latin fever takes over every Friday and Saturday night till 3... (1229 more chars...)
Live electro pop live superheroes The Greenmatics are back with their new EP Out of Limbo. "A middle-paced electro pop pumper with the familiar airy swirl of femme robotics in the chorus. It's a weird one of those things, but Lithuanian lead singer Green pronounces the word as "techno-logy" and it... (481 more chars...)
For Immediate, Rhythmic Release Neil Peart's Progressive Percussion Proves Itself Again; Nominated “Drummer Of The Year” For A Second Time in DRUM! Magazine's Drummies 2008; Selected “Best Live Performer” As Well San Jose, Calif – He's done it again: Neil Peart has... (7785 more chars...)
California's Lyrics Born will bring his full live band to Step Inn on Sunday August 10 to launch his new album Everywhere At Once . Everywhere At Once reveals the full breadth and depth of his skill and vision: minimalist grooves, reimagined electro, East Bay greasy funk, devoluted punk, fu... (977 more chars...)
Entrants in River festival’s Liquid Lens digital media competition now have an extra two weeks to fine-tune their work as the entry deadline has been extended to Friday 1 August. Liquid Lens Consulting Producer and former winner Kelly Chapman said there had been an overwhelming number of req... (1741 more chars...)
For Immediate Release MEDIA RELEASE stringmansassy Ending a Brisbane Era stringmansassy will end where they began staging their final performanc... (4048 more chars...)
from the desk of the medicine show http://www.myspace.com/themedicineshownet well now, the MEDICINE SHOW has just this very night completed recording it's second e.p. release. recorded by Aaron.R.Walker at the Bat Cave in Brisbane. "Dig Deep" is the name of it. by golly it's no... (1118 more chars...)
(lost toy story) ... finding hope in the things we leave behind Does Optimus Prime dream of glow-in-the-dark electric sheep on the streets of Hurstville? Cutting-edge urban arts centre – Shopfront presents (lost toy story) – a multi-media interactive arts festiv... (5878 more chars...)
Brisbane based independent record label Lempicka Records has announced the signing of a recording deal with Singaporean acoustic artist and international online YouTube sensation Ling Kai. Besides becoming recognised locally in Singapore as an emerging artist whose expressive voice and cat... (2162 more chars...)
Sue Ray, talented singer/songwriter and long-term fixture of the Brisbane independent music scene finally steps into the lime-light with the launch of her long awaited debut mini-album "Best Beware" at The Troubadour on Saturday July 19. Recorded by Jamie Trevaskis at Junkship Records in lat... (1865 more chars...)
I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT BUTTER! Renowned for their blitzing live shows, Brisbane band Shifter are ready to ROCK South-East Queensland stages this August with the launch of their brand new single ‘Helicopter’ from the long-awaited forthcoming album &ls... (1290 more chars...)
For Immediate Release: New beginnings for three of Brisbane ’s finest female artists Lovers of local music are set for a treat this month as three of Brisbane’s finest female musicians, Deb Suckling (Brindle, Peachfish), Emma Carton (Flying Chimnees) and ... (2622 more chars...)
Tex Perkins Headlines At Nights Outside QPAC’s free Nights Outside program is gaining a reputation for showcasing some of the country’s biggest names in music and this month it’s set to grow further. In recent months, acts such as Avalon Drive, Sparkadia and Young and Restless... (1227 more chars...)
Melbourne five-piece, Front Counter, announce the release of their new EP titled ‘A Toast To You and Me’ in stores August 9 and the announcement of their national ‘Whats Your Name’ tour dates. Front Counter’s goal has been simple since day one, to make catchy, energet... (3424 more chars...)
Avalon Drive are announcing a special pre-release Brisbane show at The Zoo on Wednesday August 6, where the Brisbane four-piece will preview newly recorded tracks, live, which will feature on the bands forthcomming EP release through SonyBMG. This will be one of the only chances fans will get... (1911 more chars...)
Los Angeles, CA (July 8, 2008)-- MLC PR announced today that up and coming teen sensation Justin Stein will be the opening act for Corbin Bleu (Disney “High School Musical”) throughout his summer 2008 tour across the Midwest. As a singer, actor, dancer, songwriter, and composer, Justin... (3314 more chars...)
It’s not to late for aspiring filmmakers and digital media artists to make it to the big screen with more than a week left until entries close for River festival’s Liquid Lens state-wide competition on Friday 18 July. ... (2496 more chars...)
Foghorn Leghorn will be playing the LIVE EN AOUT FESTIVAL held over 10 days in French island nation of New Caledonia in the heart of the South Pacific! The band will jet off on a whirlwind tour of 8 consecutive dates on July 30th playing along with a truely international festival lineup and retur... (217 more chars...)
Veteran Brisbane blues/rock trio The Medicine Show have been asked to perform their swampy tones at the monthly ' Music By The Sea' event, held at the historic Sandgate Town Hall. Saturday 12th July sees the band taking the stage, and once more delivering a torrent of tunes that have left many... (288 more chars...)
Glen Cove, NY (July 3, 2008)-- Indie rock band Stealing Jane announced today that they will be premiering their music video for the single “Outside” off their EP “Say Something” on Koldcast TV ( www.koldcast.tv ) Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 8:00 P... (3805 more chars...)
Ex-Nicaraguan refugee Maria Hamon and her ex-homeless husband Nate are back from playing to thousands of Kiwis across the ditch and are ready to solidify their place in the Bris/Gold Coast scene. The dynamic duo have not only taken on a new band name ( Mayan Fox replaces Skuna Quay), but they have... (424 more chars...)
Sydney trio Los Alamos bring their atmospheric rock to the Globe Theatre this Saturday 12th July. Debut EP Burn Down. Build. Burn again will be available on the night. Also appearing are Each Revolving Door and Black Carousel. Los Alamos onstage 915pm - tix on the door or from www.globetheatre... (86 more chars...)
Like Sand... By Like Sand... Performance Troupe 25 July at 7.30 pm 26 & 27 July at 2 pm and 7.30 pm Like Sand... blurs the boundaries of orthodox performance making by hybridising many traditional forms including spoken verse, dance, physical theatre and percussive m... (2885 more chars...)
ICON Creative Summit is pleased to present their third annual multi-arts festival showcasing world class emerging artists in Music, Fashion, Visual Arts, Short Film, Dance, Performing Arts including circus, spoken word and much much more. ICON is the event for activating and exhibiting untapped c... (411 more chars...)
