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It is with great pleasure that The Frontier Touring Company announce a series of headline performances by Richard Ashcroft, former front man of The Verve. He will be accompanied by his new band, The United Nations of Sound. Ashcroft previously released three critically acclaimed solo albums and is currently promoting his new single from The United Nations of Sounds upcoming release, out in July/August this year. The first track made available from the album, titled Are You Ready, is as eager and motivational as the name suggests and was produced by NoID, best known for his work ... Read More >>>

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club seem invincible; or back to their searing best, at any rate Uncut Delivering potent, intelligent, memorable melodies with a noisy cohesion and howling passion, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have never succumbed to the safe path or released records to please the suits. From the sparse, literate and deeply hypnotic killer tunes of Howl to the simmering sexuality of Baby 81, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have always sought to personify, celebrate, and finally eulogize the ravaged sound of bar-bred, blue-collar rock. On their new album Beat The Devils Tattoo theyre back to their greasy, ... Read More >>>

THE DRUMS ANNOUNCE SPLENDOUR SIDESHOWS "Brilliance creates its own climate: expect the world to be banging to the beat of The Drums before the year's out." NME Dubbed 'New York's official coolest new band' by NME, The Drums have heralded a return to the simplicity of the mind-invading catchiness unique to good, solid, guitar-pop songs. "We love the 1950s," they say, "it was the beginning of basic pop music. They did it from scratch and pulled these amazing, timeless melodies out of thin air." And The Drums', with their New Order-style trebly, melodic bass, Ventures-esque guitar songs ... Read More >>>

This Australia Day, on their first visit with us, these young London lads witnessed their hit single Little Lion Man being voted the 1 spot atop triple js hottest 100. A crowd favourite at Laneway, the Mumford and Sons set turned into a crowd singalong with every tune, which the band found elating and even overwhelming. Live they are uplifting and intense, with front man and namesake Marcus Mumford both genuine and emotional as he tore through each chorus Drum Media Mumford and Sons are, first and foremost, a live experience. For them, thats what its all ... Read More >>>

Frightened Rabbit Announce Sideshows "Highly sincere but never overly earnest set of lovelorn rock that could lift weight off even the most broken-hearted shoulders... This band is great, and rising." PITCHFORK Having won over audiences with their exceptional energetic live shows earlier this year at Laneway Festival, Frightened Rabbit return to play Splendour In The Grass and headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne. Scotland's Frightened Rabbit new album, The Winter Of Mixed Drinks. Produced by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Spoon), follows the slow-burn classic, The Midnight Organ Fight, which emerged as a critical favourite in 2008 and ... Read More >>>

The Frontier Touring Company is thrilled to announce popular hip hop artist k-os will be returning to Australia to perform exclusive headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney this August alongside his Splendour in the Grass appearance. I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman recently smashed the airwaves across the country. The track, featuring Nelly Furtado and a sample of Phantom Planets Califonia has been added to Triple J and Nova on high rotation, and has put him on the publics radar across the globe. k-os (also known as Kheaven Brereton) has enjoyed much acclaim from his fourth studio ... Read More >>>

The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to announce international indie-pop heroes Miike Snow will be performing headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney this August. The band has been widely acclaimed for their songwriting finesse which comes as no surprise due to the musical experience of all three members. Two of them, Swedish duo Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg, have previously written and produced under the handle of Bloodshy and Avant, cranking out hits for artists such as Kylie Minogue, Madonna and Britney Spears for whom they wrote and produced smash hit Toxic and won a ... Read More >>>

James Morrisons career has included not only performing, but also serving as artistic advisor to the Sydney Symphony, conducting master classes around the world and using the latest musical technologies to promote jazz and music education. Join this well-known Australian jazz musician as he uses some of the coolest apps on his iPhone and iPad to take you on a musical discovery tour. ... Read More >>>

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"Welch launches into her back catalogue with the crowd cheering uncontrollably at almost every turn... Clearly she's the festival favourite. - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD "Stylishly staged, and performed with imagination and charisma... Florence has everything you could want from a budding star." - TELEGRAPH.CO.UK There's no two ways about it; Australia has fallen hard for Florence the Machine. Since her debut tour as this year's St Jerome's Laneway Festival headline act, the passion with which local fans have flocked to be a part of the Florence the Machine experience, has been electric. Never ... Read More >>>

The Coeliac Society of NSW will host the 6th annual Gluten Free Expo on Friday 6th August and Saturday 7th August at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park. The expo is a free event for the public, showcasing a wide variety of gluten free products, available for the public to purchase and taste as well as a number of services including informative talks, seminars and live cooking demonstrations. The expo will be host to numerous authors, medical professionals and chefs, who will provide informative talks and entertainment at no added cost. Popular chef Teresa Cutter, ... Read More >>>

After packing out Sydneys Oxford Art Factory in March this year; on August 6th solo artists Phatchance and Coptic Soldier are back by demand for another, bigger, all ages Face Paint Event. This time commandeering the Factory Theater for a night of live, alternative Australian hip-hop, where both the performers and crowd get their faces painted for the sake of the party. Crowned both a Triple J Unearthed and MYSPACE.COM featured artist, as well as selling out venues nationally on his 'Inkstains' tour, Phatchance has quickly become Sydneys biggest unsigned hip hop artist. His stage partner ... Read More >>>

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Following on from his involvement with the Australian Red Cross Blood Service's 'Radio Star competition, Blood Service Ambassador Sam Clark has announced a 5 week school tour that will incorporate up to 50 high schools down the East Coast, to discuss the importance of giving blood with students. The tour also coincides with the physical and digital release of his single Devastated, which featured on Neighbours as the catalyst for Donna and Ringos reconciliation and engagement on the show recently. Devastated follows on from Sams debut single Broken which hit the 1 spot on the ... Read More >>>

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Onside Entertainment returns to Sydney this August with another spell binding lineup, headed by a monster 4 hour set from one of the best artists in the business. Utilising state of the art venue Space, with sound and lighting to compliment this enormous event, LIBERATE is back! John 00 Fleming (UK) He is one of few artists that has maintained underground respect whilst enjoying commercial success during a career spanning almost a quarter of a century. John has sold 10 million records, with singles on over 100 mix compilations and has remixed a cross section of elite ... Read More >>>

Metalheads Australia wide will be banging their heads with glee to hear that yes, the rumours are true, the mighty Testament will return to our shores this August. Testament have reigned as one of the worlds premier thrash bands for 25 years, since the birth of Bay Area thrash, always staying true to their roots, yet winning over new fans with each of their nine chart busting studio albums. However to truly experience the skull crushing phenomenon that is Testament, you have to experience their live show as their five live albums and legion of fans ... Read More >>>

For the first time ever in the Southern Hemisphere, Niche Productions, Peace Music and TrentSlingshot are proud to present the eminent A Tribe Called Quest, featuring all the original members, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm with a select number of shows worldwide, including Sydney on August 11 and Melbourne on August 12. Without question the most intelligent and artistic hip-hop group during the 1990s, A Tribe Called Quest jump-started and perfected the hip-hop alternative to hardcore and gangsta rap. In essence, they abandoned the macho ... Read More >>>

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Cruise Sydney with Entertainment,great Food and Dancing. Stand Up Comedy Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruises. Exciting Fun Filled Cruise. Laughter on Sydney Harbour COMEDY CRUISE Australias Best Comedians Live Music and Dancing 3 Course Meal Party Dj Dinner Cruise with Spectacular Views of Sydney Harbour 3 1/2 Hour Sydney Harbour Cruise Tickets Include : 3 Course Dinner Rhythmboat Sydney Harbour Cruises Boarding at 7.15pm Pyrmont Bay Wharf Darling Harbour Enjoy Live Entertainment, with fabulous views of Sydney Harbour www.rhythmboat.com.au 02 9879 3942 ... Read More >>>

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Heroes Of The Party Present: WREAK HAVOC To raise money for our feature documentary "Everybody's A DJ" we are excited to bring you for the first time to Australia: Wonk (UK) and The Phantom's Revenge (FRA) as well as some of the best Aussie acts around!! STARRING THE PHANTOM'S REVENGE (FRA) WONK (UK) D-CUP WONGO (QLD) KNIFE MACHINE HEY NOW BOONIE BRAIN MATTERS DAVE WINNEL BODY MACHINE DJS (MELB) HEROES OF THE PARTY SHARPS DIZZ N DRAZZ SMOKIN JOE MEKHAEL SOTIRIS TWISTED DEEJAYS (COOPA and RUBIO) DJ SULTAN Many more names to be announced!! VIP tickets will be released this thursday so get in quick! Tickets will also be released through moshtix and are priced at $40 ... Read More >>>

Rock Monster hits the stage again at the Cat and Fiddle for a night of old school 60s and 70s Rock classics from Cream, Led Zeppelin, Stones, Deep Purple, Hendrix, the Who and others plus a few surprises. ... Read More >>>

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Utopia Homegrown, the event showcasing only the BEST in Australia's local talent, in all areas of the harder spectrum of dance music, is back in its third installment! This time it's no-holds-barred as we have secured, for the first time in history, an all night 16 dance event at the infamous Hordern Pavilion - the landmark venue which hosted the birth of the Australian Dance Party scene back in the early 80's, and is now set to host Australia's longest running Dance Party....Utopia! As we feel this is quite the momentous occasion - we are ... Read More >>>

You have to rank Everett amongst John Lennon and Kurt Cobain. Thats how good he is The Sunday Times You never know what to expect at an Eels concert. One year its vocoders and synthesizers and the next its gritty garage rock. None of this is designed for the sake of versatility so much as it is answering the deep-rooted creative needs of E. E has always been fascinated with off kilter arrangements, slightly left-of-centre instrumentation and an aesthetic thats always sounded like it spent time locked in a box of medicated toys. Maybe its the simple, ... Read More >>>

To celebrate the three decades that CHOIRBOYS have persisted, and existed, the band is proud to launch their 30th anniversary tour Never Gonna Die, at The Metro Theatre on the 14th August 2010, their first major tour since 2004. The tour will support the release of the 30th anniversary album [Never Gonna Die The Very Best Of through Warner Music. CHOIRBOYS are an essential part of our Australian culture having penned one of this countries unofficial anthems Run To Paradise. They epitomise the essence of the Australian pub culture scene and have secured their place in Australian ... Read More >>>

Wandering Minstrels, modern Major Generals and Little Maids have been seen wandering around the Harold Park Hotel. Join us as the world of Gilbert and Sullivan is explored by characters who have stepped straight out of their operas and into your fun filled evening. Fully costumed production. (Sunday 15th August) Other shows in the Opera Series include Madama Butterfly, plus highlights from favourite operas (Sunday 29th August), and Die Fledermaus (Sunday 12th September). Subscriptions available. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL. Tel. (02) 9660-4745 ... Read More >>>

Since emerging with Guns N Roses, SLASH has been one of the worlds most sought after guitarists. Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Quentin Tarantino and so many other fellow icons have sought his services in order to make the good sound great. Critics and fans alike still debate the greatest rock riff of all time with Sweet Child O Mine consistently taking top honors. Time Magazine placed SLASH second only to Jimi Hendrix amongst the greatest guitarists of all time. It therefore came as little surprise that when SLASH put out the word about recording ... Read More >>>

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One of Australias most heralded live acts return for their first shows since their record-breaking touring expedition a year ago which saw them run riot with over 20,000 fans across the country. Bliss N Esos infamous live shows built the foundation of their massive following and have propelled them to their current status as one of Australias biggest acts. Since the release of their ARIA Award winning album, Flying Colours, the skyrocketing Sydney-siders have graced some of Australias biggest festivals (Homebake, Pyramid Rock, Splendour in the Grass), and became the sole hip-hop act billed on the ... Read More >>>

Bollywood Authentic Indian Dance and Music comes together on a Sydney Harbour Cruise Bollywood dance can be a powerful tool for developing understanding, tolerance and compassion.Nothing is more powerful than creating dance.A pleasant and memorable music and dance experience. Do not miss this opportunity to see the Colourful Bollywood Show performed on a Sydney Harbour Dinner Cruise . Friday Night 20th August 2010 Time:7.15pm Live Music on Sydney Harbour ¢ Delicious Buffet Selection ¢ 3 1/2 Hour Cruise ¢ Sensational Bollywood Show ¢ Fabulous views of Darling Harbour and Sydney Harbour Prices: $69 Adults Boarding at 7:15pm Pyrmont Bay Wharf Darling Harbour Enjoy Live Entertainment, ... Read More >>>

Entertainer David Campbell has returned to his first love Broadway as he is set release a new album of Broadway classics. The album, On Broadway will be in stores from April 2. On Broadway sees Campbell interpreting a host of beloved music theatre songs on record for the first time. The album combines songs from hit shows in which he has starred such as Bring Him Home (Les Miserables), Being Alive (Company), Luck Be A Lady (Guys and Dolls), and Youll Never Walk Alone (Carousel) with songs from other hit musicals such as Oh ... Read More >>>

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In August this year, the boys in black will perform two iconic albums from their amazing catalogue; KILLJOY and THE GENERAL ELECTRIC. Both albums will be performed track-for-track over two iconic shows in Melbourne and Sydney ONLY as a special treat for fans. In 1996 with their release of their sophomore album KILLJOY, SHIHAD burst onto the mainstream music scene. Receiving praise from the likes of Metallica and Iggy Pop for the record, Killjoy was the bands first album to receive a Gold certification. SHIHAD went on to tour relentlessly following the release; proving their magnitude ... Read More >>>

Following on from his involvement with the Australian Red Cross Blood Service's 'Radio Star competition, Blood Service Ambassador Sam Clark has announced a 5 week school tour that will incorporate up to 50 high schools down the East Coast, to discuss the importance of giving blood with students. The tour also coincides with the physical and digital release of his single Devastated, which featured on Neighbours as the catalyst for Donna and Ringos reconciliation and engagement on the show recently. Devastated follows on from Sams debut single Broken which hit the 1 spot on the ... Read More >>>

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In August this year, the boys in black will perform two iconic albums from their amazing catalogue; KILLJOY and THE GENERAL ELECTRIC. Both albums will be performed track-for-track over two iconic shows in Melbourne and Sydney ONLY as a special treat for fans. In 1996 with their release of their sophomore album KILLJOY, SHIHAD burst onto the mainstream music scene. Receiving praise from the likes of Metallica and Iggy Pop for the record, Killjoy was the bands first album to receive a Gold certification. SHIHAD went on to tour relentlessly following the release; proving their magnitude ... Read More >>>

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, American trumpeter Chris Botti (pronounced boat-tee) is currently the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with the Public Broadcasting Service (USA) has led to four 1 Jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards. A master artist and performer, Botti has sold nearly three million albums world-wide. Over the past three decades Chris Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music ... Read More >>>

Since the release of his 2004 critically acclaimed CD When I Fall In Love, American trumpeter Chris Botti (pronounced boat-tee) is currently the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has crossed over to audiences usually reserved for pop music and his ongoing association with the Public Broadcasting Service (USA) has led to four 1 Jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Awards. A master artist and performer, Botti has sold nearly three million albums world-wide. Over the past three decades Chris Botti has recorded and performed with the best in music ... Read More >>>