Philadelphia Grand Jury (pictured) are done with Australia for a little while and plan relocate to Britain – but before they board the boat (or plane, more likely) they’ll launch one last single, and join with good friends The John Steel Singers for a national tour. Catch them at The Zoo on Saturday Apr 17. Grab tickets from regular outlets for $19.50+bf.

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Gareth Liddiard (pictured) is stepping out and away from his Drones to play some East Coast solo dates. Stopping by the intimate confines of The Troubadour on Thursday Apr 15, expect to hear some stripped back Drones tunes as well as new tracks from his soon to be released, debut solo record. Tickets will go fast, so grab yours from OzTix for $20+bf.

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Here’s hoping diminutive Lisa Mitchell (pictured) tweaks her ‘stare at my shoes and sway’ stage presence with she calls into Byron’s Great Northern on Tuesday May 4; The Surfers Paradise Beer Garden on Wednesday May 5; The Villa Noosa on Thursday May 6 and The Tivoli on Friday May 7. Tickets are at regular venue outlets and MoshTix from Friday Mar 19.

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West Coast sonic wanderers Tame Impala (pictured) are hitting the road and in great timing for their May-released Inner Speaker record, the lads call into Queensland on Thursday May 13 at The Surfers Beer Garden and The Tivoli on Friday May 14. Look for tickets from regular venue outlets from Thursday Mar 18.

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The curiosity of Kamahl (pictured) will grace GoMA’s final Up Late show on Friday Mar 26. The iconic Australian singer is supported by Brisbane singer-songwriter Scott Spark, with accompanying DJs, prior to the closure of the 6th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art on April 5.

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British folkie Vin Garbutt (pictured) heads down under for a March tour, celebrating his fortieth year on the road. Much loved Australian duo Cloudstreet join the shows, calling into Montville Hall on Friday Mar 26 ($25/$20) and Spring Hill’s Old Museum on Saturday Mar 26 ($30/$26).

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They might be currently preparing to blitz the UK, but Melbourne's Confession aren’t about to rest on their laurels – announcing an East Coast run of dates in April and May. Calling into Byron’s YAC on Thursday May 6, Nambour’s Black Box Theatre on Friday May 7 and Redcliffe’s PCYC on Saturday May 8 (all shows all ages), friends Thy Art Is Murder, Wish For Wings and Lovers Grave support. Look for tickets at your favoured local outlet.

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French Institubes’ mainstay Surkin (pictured) and Brit Burns join forces to play a special Easter Sunday show at The Met on Sunday Apr 4 under the Outrage banner. Look for tickets through your favourite local outlet.

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Groove Armada’s Andy Cato (pictured) clearly likes the Australian sun (although it’s been more ‘Australian drizzle’ lately) – and so he returns to play a solo set at Valley venue The Met. First release tickets are now on sale from the venue and Ten Pound Crew for $17+bf for his Friday Apr 9 DJ date.

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British India are hollering into town next month after the release of their latest single, Beneath The Satellites. Head down the Gold Coast to The Coolangatta Hotel on Saturday Apr 17 to catch their only (so far) Queensland date.

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