PAUL DEMPSEY BURNING LEAVES TOUR APRIL 2010

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DIE! DIE! DIE! THE THIRD ALBUM REVEALED + LIMITED AUSTRALIAN TOUR

New Zealand’s finest avant-garde punk band Die! Die! Die! are putting the finishing touches to what will be their third, as yet titled, full-length record due
out in Spring 2010, preceded by a single and a quick return trip to Australian shores

This amazing new album boasts a reckless, driven dynamic & sometimes menacing sound – the kind of energy-ridden anarchy
of their debut record based on rhythm and volume although with the bursting melodies of ‘Promises Promises’ - the two fronts colliding
in what will surely be an album of 2010. This forthcoming album feels like (r)evolution!

Recorded at Lab in Auckland and Chicks Hotel in Dunedin, New Zealand, the Nick Roughan-produced album will be released in Spring 2010.
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In the band's own words, “We are bringing grace to our records because we are allowed to”.


PRESS QUOTES, CIRCA ‘PROMISES PROMISES’

Fans of plentiful punctuation and catchy, danceable garage rock anthem rejoice!... 8/10” NME
“Exhausting, but fucking good… spine-crunchingly raw and bloody brilliant” Clash
“Die! Die! Die! have mastered their brand of garage punk… with vocals that drift between frenzied wailing and been-there-done-that cynicism” Rock Sound
“One the most sonically exciting dins Breaking Act has heard in months” The Sunday Times
“A sense of danger, hunger and heat – qualities that so many current groups miss… other post-punk apostles should come gather at this alter, and prepare to kick the bucket” The Guardian
“A blistering pace… a performance that left me wanting more” Mail on Sunday
“This is Nirvana at their bruised best; Iggy Pop and James Williamson reaching rock bottom, yet finding new inspiration in their torment; it’s pain and experience made into the best
kind of punk rock” Artrocker
“Crunching the genes of Wire, Gang Of Four….the groovy punk of Die! Die! Die! is worthy of its Russ Meyer-like name. The sickeningly tight power trio’s latest effort, Promises, is a bracing
throwback to the future.!” LA Weekly

IMC Presents  Die! Die! Die!


- Wednesday December 2nd - Filth @ Beach Road Hotel, Bondi + Guests, Villains Of Willhelm

- Thursday December 3rd - The Cambridge, Newcastle + Guests, Wandering Bear & Fictions
Tickets on sale from from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au Ph 1 300 438 489)

- Monday December 7th - The Toff In Town + Guests
Tickets on sale from from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au Ph 1 300 438 489)


- Also appearing at - Homebake Festival (Sydney) - Saturday December 5th, The Domain (sold out)

Stay Tuned for the release of the amazing new single, 'We Are The Oppressors' from the forthcoming new album.

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JET - NEW NATIONAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES

Melbourne rockers Jet have been invited as the opening band on the national December Green Day stadium tour of Australia.

It's a rare opportunity to perform with one of the world's biggest bands in stadiums across the country and will now see Jet perform on the following dates –

Fri Dec 4             -  Burswood Dome, Perth               (w/ Green Day)

Sat Dec 5            -  Homebake Festival, Sydney SOLD OUT

Sun Dec 6           -  Adelaide Entertainment Centre (w/ Green Day)

Tues Dec 8         -  Brisbane Entertainment Centre (w/ Green Day)

Wed Dec 9          -   Brisbane Entertainment Centre (w/ Green Day)

Fri Dec 11            -  Acer Arena (w/ Green Day), Sydney

Sat Dec 12          -   Acer Arena (w/ Green Day), Sydney

Mon Dec 14        -   Rod Laver Arena (w/ Green Day), Melbourne

Tues Dec 15       -   Rod Laver Arena (w/ Green Day), Melbourne

Fri Dec 18            -   Metro Theatre, Sydney NEW DATE

Sun Dec 20          -   Palace Theatre, Melbourne NEW DATE

Fri Jan 15th         -   Big Day Out, Auckland

Sun Jan 17th       -  Big day Out, Gold Coast

Fri Jan 22nd        -  Big day Out, Sydney

Sat Jan 23rd        -  Big day Out, Sydney

Tues Jan 26th     -  Big Day Out, Melbourne

Friday Jan 29th   -  Big day Out, Adelaide

Sun Jan 31st       -  Big day out, Perth

JET are also joining the Big Day Out tour in January 2010

In order to take advantage of this opportunity Jet will need to postpone their current headline tour dates at the Metro Theatre in Sydney (currently scheduled for Dec 4) and the Palace Theatre in Melbourne (currently scheduled for Dec 9) – all existing tickets will be honoured for the new dates and refunds will be given from the point of purchase to those who can't make the new show date.

Ticket information regarding the new dates for existing shows is as follows with tickets available now–

The Shaka Rock Tour - Presented by IMC, Channel V and Video Hits

Fri Dec 18 - Metro Theatre Sydney (NEW DATE) with guests, The Scare

Tix available now from Box Office - 9550 3666 http://www.metrotheatre.com.au

Ticketek 132 849, http://ticketek.com.au

Oztix - 1300762 545,   http://tickets.oztix.com.au

Sun Dec 20 - Palace Theatre Melbourne  (NEW DATE) with guests, The Scare

Tix available  now  from Ticketek 132 849,  http://ticketek.com.au  

Oztix - 1300762 545,   http://tickets.oztix.com.au

Jet's third album ‘Shaka Rock' debuted at #5 debut in Australia for ‘Shaka Rock'. The second single ‘Black Hearts (On Fire)' is at radio now and the di gital multi-track also in stores now.

After four million albums sold worldwide, a #1 and 9x platinum selling album in Australia with ‘Get Born', four Top Ten Modern Rock and Rock hits in the US (including the #1 “Cold Hard Bitch”), Jet have returned to form with an album that parallels their smash, ‘Get Born' , which produced hits like “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” and “Cold Hard Bitch.” 

The new album ‘Shaka Rock' out now

The new single ‘Black Hearts (On Fire)' out now

check out:  

www.jettheband.com

www.theinsoundfromwayout.com

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UNDERGROUND LOVERS - ORIGINAL LINE UP REFORM FOR HOMEBAKE & MELBOURNE GIGS; RUBBER RECORDS REISSUE DIGITAL BACK CATALOGUE

“The Melbourne quintet remain one of the great lost bands of the Australian underground scene” Craig Mathieson (from the book Playlisted UNSW Press, Nov 2009)
“The Underground Lovers are one of the most unique and influential groups that stood out of the pack. If you missed them first time, make sure you don't miss this opportunity, they are well worth discovering” Jae Laffer (The Panics)
“The Underground Lovers are/were one of my favourite bands ever... from anywhere...
absolutely brilliant! Its great they’re back together” Steve Kilbey (The Church)
“The first time I heard them was in February 2007. I was in Sydney in a car with Steve Kilbey of The Church. We where listening to Leaves Me Blind... I felt cheated and robbed that I had never heard this band's music before. Anytime I play them at a DJ gig or just have it on in the tour van someone else always seems to end up falling in love with their mysterious, mercurial and magical sounding music” Ricky Rene Maymi (The Brian Jonestown Massacre)

The original line up of Melbourne’s seminal, much loved 90s band UNDERGROUND LOVERS has reformed for three exclusive performances this December, in conjunction with the long awaited Rubber Records digital reissues of the band’s deleted and impossible-to-find back catalogue.

The original members Vincent Giarrusso, Glenn Bennie, Phillippa Nihill, Maurice Argiro and Richard Andrew have come together to perform just three shows as follows:

SYDNEY
IMC Proudly Presents…
An Evening With UNDERGROUND LOVERS + Guests, The Devoted Few
Friday December 4th - The Annandale Hotel, Sydney
Tickets on sale from from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au Ph 1 300 438 489) and from The Annandale (www.annandalehotel.com)

SYDNEY
Saturday 5 December Homebake, The Domain, Sydney SOLD OUT

MELBOURNE
IMC Proudly Presents…
An Evening With UNDERGROUND LOVERS + Guests, Hot Little Hands
Saturday December 19th - East Brunswick Club, Melbourne
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, East Brunswick. PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com

These performances coincide with Rubber Records digitally reissuing long-deleted back catalogue, including EPs, soundtracks and alternate band experiences, as follows:

Albums
Get to Notice Underground Lovers
Rushall Station Underground Lovers
Whitey Trickster GBVG
Ways T'Burn Underground Lovers
Cold Feeling Underground Lovers
Evil Underground Lovers 94-97 Underground Lovers
Acolytes Soundtrack Various Artists

Singles/EPs
‘In My Head’ Underground Lovers
‘Takes You Back’ / ‘Undone’ Underground Lovers
‘Starsigns’ Underground Lovers
‘Cold Feeling’ EP Underground Lovers
‘Infinite Finite’ Underground Lovers

PAUL DEMPSEY EVERYTHING IS TRUE TOUR CONTINUED...

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SUBAUDIBLE HUM TALL STORIES ALBUM LAUNCHES

After the wirlwind affairs of 2006 where the band were nominated for a jaward as well as triple j feature album and numerous features Australia wide & national praise for the sophomore release "In Time For Spring, On Came The Snow" the lads from SubAudible Hum settled into their dark rehearsal space in inner city Melbourne to start preparations for their third long player "Tall Stories" set for release on the 26th of September. The record sets aside the familiar ground the band have approached over the past releases & travels further into the moody and wide expanse of their collective sound.

The band launch their new opus in Sydney on the 10th of October at The Spectrum, Brisbane at the Globe on the 16th & Melbourne on the 17th at Revolver. "Tall Stories" is out on Low Transit Industries on September 26th via Shock.

”The whole experience has left me speechless” Tsunami - Nate Shea - 9.5 / 10

”In Time For Spring, On Came The Snow is an entirely captivating and vastly rewarding listening experience” Forte - Kim Porter

”The perfect soundtrack to a gloomy city at dusk” Mess+Noise - Andrew Ramadge

”It’s a grower, an album that is disappointing only because it ends, and leaves you with a hint of something truly masterful to come in the future” Rave - Jakeb Smith

”In Time For Spring, On Came The Snow features driving rhythmic instrumentation tempered with pure pop bliss” Rolling Stone - Andrew Weaver - 4/5


SUBAUDIBLE HUM "TALL STORIES" LAUNCH TOUR!

* Sat Oct 10 - Spectrum, Sydney + Guests, Parades and Border Thieves

* Fri Oct 16 - The Step Inn, Brisbane + guests, Re:enactment and Toy Balloons

* Sat Oct 17 - Revolver, Melbourne + guests, Quite The Few are now & A Friend Of Mine

BOB EVANS ON FAT AS BUTTER FESTIVAL

JET FAN ONLINE PRESALE - 12MIDDAY FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER

While Jet are in Australia for the sold out HOMEBAKE FESTIVAL in December they are going to be doing two very special headline shows and they love to reward their fans.

That is why they are giving you the very special chance to buy tickets before they go on sale to the general public.

Just click on the links below from 12midday on Friday 25th September - but be quick because numbers are extremely limited.

METRO THEATRE SYDNEY - Friday 4th December 2009
Presale from 12 midday Friday 25th September
• Tickets from Ticketek

PALACE THEATRE MELBOURNE - Wednesday 9th December 2009
Presale from 12 midday Friday 25th September
• Tickets from Ticketek

(If you miss out, general tickets go on sale Monday 28th September at 9am)

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TONI COLLETTE WINS AN EMMY

We here at IMC send huge congratulations to our exceptionally talented and most wonderful star,
Toni Collette who has won an Emmy for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for United States
Of Tara! We are so proud of you TC!

STEPHEN MALKMUS and THE JICKS  ‘Real Emotional Trash Tour’

STEPHEN MALKMUS, front-man of the legendary PAVEMENT and member of SILVER JEWS, returns to Australian stages with his friends THE JICKS for a long overdue run of shows this September. On the back of their most recent and raw record 'Real Emotional Trash', and for the first time since 2005, Malkmus will tour with fully-fledged Jicks: bassist Joanna Bolme, guitar/keyboardist Mike Clark, as well as monster drummer Janet Weiss (Sleater Kinney & Quasi).

Malkmus's genius is that he doesn’t conform to the limitations that words and melody impose. He is a word wizard and true guitar hero. In a musical avant garde style he invented, Malkmus twists his phrases into gummy-like incarnations, stretching them out, in, and back around again in brilliantly warped arrangements.

"I am not a present to be opened up and parcelled out again," our man Malkmus insists on "Gardenia," track seven on his new album. Ha! That's what you think, pal. From the day nigh two decades ago when the first scratchy sounds of Pavement floated in the ether, the music of STEPHEN MALKMUS has been the gift that keeps on keepin' on.

Expect nothing but pure brilliance when Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks hit town!

Friday 18th September The Studio Auckland

Sunday 20th September The Zoo, Brisbane with special guests Nova Scotia www.thezoo.com.au, www.oztix.com.au

Tuesday 22nd September Metro, Sydney with special guests Bridezilla and Songs www.metrotheatre.com.au/events/metro

Wednesday 23rd September Prince Bandroom, Melbourne with special guests Bridezilla and Dick Diver www.princebandroom.com.au, 03 9536-1168

Thursday 24th September Fowlers, Adelaide with special guests Bridezilla and Hit the Jackpot www.fowlerslive.com.au, www.moshtix.com.au

Friday 25th September Amplifier Bar, Perth

Sat 26th September Wave Rock Weekender, Hyden WA

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LOST VALENTINOS - CONQUISTADISCO TOUR

PRESENTED BY - TRIPLE J, MYSPACE, BRAG, BEAT, RAVE, DB XPRESS MAGAZINE & FASTERLOUDER

DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE: 09.09.09
TITLE: CITIES OF GOLD

Just back from a convincing European tour & a huge show at Splendour In The Grass, Lost Valentinos have left their suitcases packed and ready for a run around Australia this August on
their ‘Conquistadisco’ tour. Lost Valentinos will be heralding the arrival of their sizzling new single ‘Thief’, which comes on the eve of the unearthing of their glorious debut album “Cities of Gold”.

Produced by the hugely sought after producer Ewan Pearson, the album “Cities of Gold” becomes legal on 09.09.09. Born from a journey that took in two years and the cities Sydney, Berlin
and London, it remains a brilliant, fresh, cohesive body of work that more than accounts for the attention and acclaim this band has attracted since birth.

Last month saw the release of their first UK single ‘Midnights’ through new label Dummy. It has picked up regular and enthusiastic play on Zane Lowe’s mega influential BBC Radio I program,
has been a fixture on the NME Stereo and the UK Guardian lauded the bands “forceful, krautrockin techno style” in their pick as artist of the week?

This month of course is time to ‘Conquistadisco’!!

SPECIAL GUESTS: GHOSTWOOD (except in Perth and Adelaide)

Fri July 31st
The Cambridge, Newcastle NSW
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849

Sat Aug 01st
Oxford Art Factory NSW
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849

Thu Aug 06th
Moth Presents @ Barsoma, Brisbane
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au & ph: 1300 762 545

Fri Aug 07th
Neverland Bar, Gold Coast QLD
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849

Sat Aug 08th
The Woombye, Sunshine Coast
(special guest line up of With I Heart Hiroshima, Ghostwood & DZ)
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au & ph: 1300 762 545

Thu Aug 13th
Karova Lounge, Ballarat, VIC
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au & ph: 1300 762 545
And from the venue - Ph: (03) 5332 9122, and New Generation – Ph: (03) 5333 2444

Fri Aug 14th
Roxanne Parlour, Melb VIC
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849

Sat Aug 15th
Club 4 Play, Geelong VIC
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849

Thu Aug 20th
The Harp, Wollongong. NSW
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au & ph: 1300 762 545

Fri Aug 21st
Club Academy, Canberra, ACT
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849

Thu Aug 27th
Jive, Adelaide SA
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849

Fri Aug 28th
Amplifier, Perth WA
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849

Sat Aug 29th
Norfolk Hotel, Fremantle. WA
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849

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WOLFMOTHER... THE NEW MOON RISING TOUR 2009

IMC is proud to Present
NEW MOON RISING TOUR SEPTEMBER 2009

It’s been too long, but Wolfmother are to come hurtling back into the hearts and heads of one and all in September, courtesy of the national New Moon Rising Tour.

Wolfmother come fresh off a jetplane from Los Angeles, beholding a weighty behemoth of a 2nd record, Cosmic Egg, in their palms, and more ready than ever to
tear open the minds of the masses and let their newfound magic and melody medicine swim within.

The now 4 piece will take a lap of Australia to reveal the contents of their new wonderbeast, showcasing a mostly new suite of Wolfmother material, with a healthy
handful of their marvellous self-titled debut thrown in.

The tour will kick off at The Tivoli in Brisbane on Thursday September 17 and wrap up on Saturday September 26 in Frankston, Victoria, stopping in Sydney, Perth,
Adelaide and Melbourne in between.

Cosmic Egg was recorded over a 2-month period in Los Angeles with heralded UK producer Alan Moulder. A record that’s at once a darker shade of night at one end
of the sonic spectrum and a euphoric light of day at the other, it’s one that’s set to translate to a life affirming live experience.
Supports for the tour come in the shape of fresh-faced Brisbane rockers Yves Klein Blue and recent Australian Music Prize winner, Sydney troubadour Jack Ladder.
Tickets go on-sale Friday July 17, and each ticket sold will grant the bearer a free introductory membership into the new Wolfmother official fanclub, The Wolfies.
Cosmic Egg is coming this October…

WOLFMOTHER
NEW MOON RISING TOUR 2009
+ Special Guests, Yves Klein Blue & Jack Ladder
Presented by Triple J

Thu Sep 17 - The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD
Tickets on from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849

Sat Sep 19 - The Enmore, Sydney NSW
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au& ph: 132 849
and Enmore Theatre Box Office. Ph 02 9550 3666

Wed Sep 23 - The Capitol, Perth WA
Tickets from Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849
and www.ticketek.com.au PH: 132 849

Thu Sep 24 - HQ Live, Adelaide SA
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au& ph: 132 849
And Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849
Also available from Venuetix. Phone: 08 8225 8888 & www.venuetix.com.au


Fri Sep 25 - The Palace, Melbourne VIC
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au& ph: 132 849


Sat Sep 26 - Pier Live, Frankston VIC
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au& ph: 132 849
Also available via Oztix - www.oztix.com.au and ph: 1 300 762 545
And the venue. Ph: 03 9783 9800


Tickets go on-sale Friday July 17

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WOLFMOTHER ANNOUNCED AS SPECIAL GUESTS ON AC/DC BLACK ICE AUSTRALIAN TOUR - FEBRUARY/MARCH 09

AC/DC the greatest rock and roll band on the planet, who have sold over 200 million records worldwide, return home to Australia in February 2010 as part of the Black Ice World Tour.And we here at IMC are beyond ecstatic to announce that our very own WOLFMOTHER will be joining AC/DC taking the role of special guests for this mamoth tour.

Having recently completing the major task of performing to 120,000 people at both the Sydney & Melbourne massive Sound Relief benefit  concerts, Wolfmother are currently holed up in a studio in Los Angeles recording the follow up to their monumental Grammy & ARIA  winning album - with the working title being, 'Cosmic Egg'. With famed UK producer, Alan Moulder at the helm, Wolfmother's sophomore album will be a magnificent return to the epic sounds that have been so universally acclaimed.'

Wolfmother stepped out of the studio last Friday to play a show amongst he masses (& an odd consortium of stuffed wildlife) at the Los Angeles Natural History Museum. There they ripped through a repetoir of songs old and new to an LA crowd that’s been starved of Wolfmother in recent times - & in a show that saw the new lineup perform for the first time in the states.

Now whilst we all wait for the impending release of Wolfmother's new album, they will be jining the lenendary and iconic AC/DC for their first Australian tour since January 2001 which will - without any question - be one of the most spectacular rock shows ever staged in this country.

Dates and details announced are:

AC/DC’S BLACK ICE AUSTRALIAN TOUR

With Special Guests, WOLFMOTHER
FEBRUARY & MARCH 2010
TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 25TH MAY, 2009

* Thu 11 February – Melbourne – Etihad Stadium (formerly Telstra Dome)
   www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100
* Thu 18 February – Sydney – ANZ Stadium
   www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849
* Thu 25 February – Brisbane – QSAC
   www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849
* Tues 2 March – Adelaide – Adelaide Oval
   www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849
* Sat 6 March – Perth – Subicao Oval
  www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100

Tickets are priced at $99 and $149.90 and go on sale on Monday 25th May
For further information on AC/DC visit: www.acdc.com
For further information on the AC/DC Australian tour visit: www.acdctour.com.au

PAUL DEMPSEY - SOLO SHOWS IN MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY

NEW SINGLE "OUT THE AIRLOCK" OUT MAY 15TH THROUGH EMI

After 12 years, 5 albums, hundreds of shows, festival appearances, gold and platinum awards and comments about how tall he is, Something For Kate front man Paul Dempsey is spending 2009 stepping out on his own to release his first solo album in the middle of the year.

Recorded at a friend’s house on the NSW central coast with producer Wayne Connolly (Youth Group, Josh Pyke, You Am I) and mixed in LA with Doug Boehm (Elliot Smith, French Kicks), the album is a marked departure from the heavier, more intense SFK sound. Paul plays every instrument on the record, and uses space, atmosphere and economy in every song.

This change in approach is perfectly illustrated on the first single from the album, "Out The Airlock" which features just Paul, an acoustic guitar and the barest of accompanying instrumentation to incredible effect . The single was available for a short time as a free mp3 download from Paul’s sitewww.pauldempseymusic.com, and is available exclusively from itunes on 15th May.

Paul will play two very special, intimate solo shows in Melbourne and Sydney to preview the entire album as well as drawing from the extensive Something For Kate catalogue at the Northcote Social Club on Wednesday 3rd of June and Annandale Hotel on Thursday 4th of June. .

PAUL DEMPSEY SOLO
Tickets on sale from 9am Friday 1st May

• Wednesday 3rd June Northcote Social Club
Tickets available from NSC Box Office Monday - Saturday 2.00 - 6.00pm (301 High St, Northcote) 9486 1677 or online here

• Thursday 4th June Annandale Hotel
Tickets available from the Annandale Hotel or 9550 1078

ESKIMO JOE NATIONAL TOUR DATES

The wait is finally over for Eskimo Joe’s Australian fans to see their favourite live act on the just announced ‘INSHALLAAUSTRALIAN TOUR’ throughout July and August 2009. This will be Eskimo Joe’s only tour for 2009 and demand for tickets will be huge due to the fact that every Eskimo Joe show sold out on their last album tour. Tickets are on sale from Monday May 4 from www.eskimojoe.net and the usual outlets.

Eskimo Joe have just returned from a European tour and have come home to the news that their latest single, ‘Foreign Land’ came in as the #1 Most Added Song at radio and after two weeks on air is already riding high in the Top 20 of the Australian airplay chart.

‘Foreign Land’ is first single from Eskimo Joe’s much-anticipated fourth album ‘Inshalla’ which will be released on Friday May 29. ‘Inshalla’ is an invigorating, exciting fresh sound for a trio intent on embracing the world around them and the band can’t wait to perform songs from the new album, as well as their vast collection of previous hits, on the Inshalla Australian Tour. Joel Quartermain said the following about the upcoming tour:

"Having played shows abroad we are really excited to be getting in front of our home audiences with a new record and new songs to play. We've put a lot of thought into this show hoping everyone will have a unique experience."

For a band whose sound has taken giant leaps forward, from 2001’s ‘Girl’ to 2004’s ‘A Song Is A City’ and on to the fourtimes-platinum mega hit ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine’, Eskimo Joe have stepped up to again prove why they’re one of the most heralded and enduring rock bands around today.

ESKIMO JOE – ‘INSHALLA AUSTRALIAN TOUR’ WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
TICKETS ON SALE FROM MONDAY MAY 4

Proudly presented by Video Hits, Nova, Channel [V], MAX and Myspace

• Wednesday July 29 Wollongong University, Wollongong NSW
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, Uni shop - 02 4221 8065, Redback Music 02 4229 6169

• Thursday July 30 Hordern Pavilion, Sydney NSW – ALL AGES
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, Ticketek - 132 849

• Friday July 31 Newcastle Panthers NSW
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, venue - 02 4926 2700, moshtix.com.au / 1300GETTIX

• Saturday August 1 ANU, Canberra ACT
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, Ticketek - 132 849

• Friday August 7 The Palace, Melbourne VIC
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, Ticketek- 132 849

• Thursday August 13 Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide SA
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, www.venuetix.com.au / 08 8225 8888

• Saturday August 15 Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle WA
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, www.Heatseeker.com.au / 08 6210 2850, Mills, 78 Records, Planet Video, Live Clothing Stores, Star Surf Shops

• Saturday August 22 Riverstage, Brisbane QLD
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, www.ticketmaster.com.au / 13 6100

• Monday August 24 Moncrief Theatre, Bundaberg QLD – ALL AGES
Tickets from the venue - 07 4153 1985, www.bucc.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/Moncrieff

• Tuesday August 25 Gladstone PCYC, Gladstone QLD - ALL AGES
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, Gladstone Entertainment Centre - 07 4972 2822

• Wednesday Aug 26 Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton QLD - ALL AGES
Tickets from the venue 07 4927 4111, www.pilbeamtheatre.com.au

• Thursday August 27 Mackay Entertainment Centre, Mackay QLD - ALL AGES
Tickets from the venue 07 4957 1777, www.mackayentertainment.com.au

• Friday August 28 Brothers Leagues Club, Cairns QLD – 15+
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, www.brotherscairns.com.au / 07 4053 1053

• Saturday August 29 Townsville Entertainment Centre, Townsville QLD ALL AGES
Tickets from the venue 07 4771 4000, www.tecc.net

• Wed September 2 Hobart City Hall, Hobart TAS – LICENSED & ALL AGES
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, Ellison Hawker Agency - 03 6234 4089,
Ruff Cut Records 03 6234 8600

• Thurs September 3 Albert Hall, Launceston TAS – LICENSED & ALL AGES
Tickets from www.eskimojoe.net / 1300 762 545, Mojo Music Launceston - 03 6334 5677,
Red Hot Cd's Devenport - 03 6424 9816

www.eskimojoe.net | www.myspace.com/eskimojoemusic

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DECODER RING - SECRET SHOW!

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ALEX LLOYD TOURING NATIONALLY IN MAY

With his base now having been in London for the past two years, one of Australia’s most loved male artists, Alex Lloyd is coming home for a run of national dates throughout May. The tour will kick off at The Great Northern, Byron Bay on Wednesday May 6 and make its way around the east coast, before finishing in Perth on May 17 at the Fly By Night Club.

These shows will be the first in Australia for Alex since the release of his album Good In The Face of a Stranger. Looking forward to heading home and playing these songs to a local audience Alex said, “I’ve been playing around with these songs in small venues in London by myself and can’t wait to bring them to life in a unique way with my mates.” Joining Alex on tour will be long time friends Kinnon Holt on guitar and Ian Jones on drums. Both musicians having played alongside Alex since Black The Sun.

‘What We Started,’ Alex’s current single is at radio and TV now and is available as a free download for a limited time through Nova Radio Nationally. Being the follow single to the brilliant & haunting epic, ‘Slow Train’, Alex has once again created a collection musical masterpieces forming gathered together with the epic new album Good In The Face of a Stranger ‘

Alex has also recently recorded 5 brand new tracks which will be available when you purchase a copy of Good In The Face of a Stranger through BIGPOND or JB HI-FI. The offer is exclusive to these two outlets and available from March 27.

Catch Alex on his first Australian tour in two years at the following dates:

                                  

                                      Tickets go on sale Thursday April 9th

Wed May 06 Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW - Tickets available from the venue - Ph: 02 6685 6454 & www.byronbayentertainment.com & oztix Ph: 1 300 762 545 + http://www.oztix.com.au

Thu May 07 The Sound Lounge, Gold Coast QLD - Tickets available from www.thesoundlounge.com.au & Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au Ph 1 300 438 489)

Fri May 08 The Zoo, Brisbane QLD - Tickets available from www.thezoo.com.au & Oztix (all outlets & 1300 762 545) + http://www.oztix.com.au

Sat May 09 Live at Joe's, Eumundi QLD - Tickets available from The Venue on 07 5442 8144. Also fromBackbeat Records, Big Top Shopping Centre Maroochydore
& Shake It Up Music, 186 Currie St Nambour

Thu May 14 The Basement, Sydney NSW - Tickets avail from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au Ph 1 300 438 489) & The Basement - PH: 02 9251 2797

Fri May 15 East Brunswick Club, Melb VIC - Tickets available from The East Box Office - PH: 03 9388 9794 or online at http://www.eastbrunswickclub.com

Sat May 16 Governor Hindmarsh, Adel SA - Tickets available from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au Ph 1 300 438 489), The Gov - Phone: 08 8340 0744
and Venuetix. Phone: 08 8225 8888

Sun May 17 Fly By Night Club, Perth WA - Tickets available from the venue - www.flybynight.org Phone: 08 9430 5976

>> For more tour info click here

SOUND RELIEF CONCERT ANNOUNCED

IMC IS EXTREMELY HONOURED TO CO-PROMOTE TOGETHER WITH CHUGG ENTERTAINMENT, MARK POPE MUSIC AND MICHAEL GUDINSKI (ON BEHALF OF THE AUSTRALIAN MUSIC COMMUNITY)
TWO VERY SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCERTS FOR VICTIMS OF THE VICTORIAN FIRES AND QUEENSLAND FLOODS - SOUND RELIEF
SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2009 – MCG & SCG

NEWS UPDATE - BEE GEES' BARRY GIBB JOINS SYDNEY TO PERFORM GREATEST HITS

Hot on the heels of the news that Melbourne’s SOUND RELIEF concert is now sold out and Kylie Minogue’s confirmed guest appearance in Melbourne, the producers of this Saturday’s benefit concerts are thrilled to confirm that the legendary singer/songwriter Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees is returning to Australia specifically to perform at the Sydney event.

Barry Gibb, backed by some of Australia’s hottest contemporary musicians including Jon Farriss from INXS on drums, will take to the stage on Saturday night to perform some of the biggest songs of all time.

One of the most celebrated and successful artists and songwriters in the history of popular music, this will be Barry’s first major concert performance in Australia since his last appearance with The Bee Gees at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium in 1999.

Many Australians will always consider Barry Gibb and his famous siblings to be bona fide Aussies. The trio honed their distinctive style and launched their music careers while still schoolboys in Queensland, before taking off to conquer the world and going on to become one of the biggest-selling recording groups of all time.

Barry Gibb has always retained a close spiritual connection with Australia and said “I am truly proud and honoured to be a small part of such an incredible event. I shall be there with wings on my heels to help in any way I can the victims of this terrible disaster, let’s make it count for all of them. I’m coming home.”

This weekend’s SOUND RELIEF shows are guaranteed to become one of the defining concert events of our generation, all for such an important cause. Do not miss out on being involved!

While the SOUND RELIEF show in Melbourne is now a sell-out, new oval tickets have been released for the Sydney event but are selling fast.

Aside from the confirmed line-ups in each city, concert goers can expect a few more surprise guests on the day. AND FOR A SPECIAL NOTE TO ALL THOSE IN SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE THAT HAVE SURED THEIR TICKETS…… Concert attendees are about to be part of - and will witness - history in the making as both Sydney & Melbourne Sound Relief concerts unite for a very special (& once in a lifetime) inter-city live link up at approximately 7.45pm - get excited!

100% of the profits from the Melbourne concert will be donated to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal. 

For the Sydney concert, 50% of the profits will be donated to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal and 50% will be donated to The Premier's Disaster Relief Fund Appeal in QLD to aid the victims of the Queensland floods.

The SOUND RELIEF concerts are this Saturday (March 14).  Tickets for Sydney can be purchased from Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au. Please see below for playing times.

                                              MELBOURNE                       SYDNEY
                                              Augie March                       Coldplay (Full Band Mode)
                      Bliss N Eso with Paris Wells                       Barry Gibb with Full Band
                                            Gabriella Cilmi                        Hoodoo Gurus
                                 Hunters & Collectors                        Icehouse
                       Kasey Chambers & Shane                        Jet

           Nicholson with Troy Cassar-Daley                       Eskimo Joe
                                            Jack Johnson                       Josh Pyke
                                                             Jet                        Little Birdy
                                           Kings Of Leon                       Olivia Newton-John
                                                   Liam Finn                       The Presets

                                                Midnight Oil                       Wolfmother
                                                   Paul Kelly                       You Am I
                                                    Split Enz                        Taylor Swift (USA)
                                                Wolfmother

AND NOW FOR THE PLAYING TIMES
SOUND RELIEF - SYDNEY – SCG - SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2009
*** Running times and order are a guide only and subject to change without notice ***

11.00AM Gates Open
12:15PM Coldplay
1:00PM Wolfmother
1:45PM Hoodoo Gurus
2:30PM Little Birdy
3:05PM Architecture In Helsinki
3:40PM You Am I
4:25PM Josh Pyke
4:55PM Marcia Hines (Special Performance)
5:30PM Taylor Swift
6:15PM Eskimo Joe
7:05PM Jet
7:45PM Special Announcement & One Minute’s Silence
8:00PM The Presets
8:50PM Icehouse
9:40PM Barry Gibb (Performing the Hits with his superstar big band)
10.30PM Finish

SOUND RELIEF - MELBOURNE – MCG - SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2009
*** Running times and order are a guide only and subject to change without notice ***
 
10.00AM Gates Open
12:10PM Jet
12:55PM Gabriella Cilmi
1:40PM Kings Of Leon
2:20PM Paul Kelly
3:05PM Augie March
3:50PM Bliss N Eso with Paris Wells
4:35PM Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson with Troy Cassar-Daley
5:30PM Liam Finn
6:20PM Jack Johnson
7:00PM Wolfmother
7:45PM Special Announcement & One Minute’s Silence
8:00PM Hunters & Collectors
8:55PM Split Enz
9:50PM Midnight Oil
10.30PM Finish


The concerts will be a celebration of multiple music genres, with artists playing short sets packed with hits. Concert goers are encouraged to attend the concerts from start to finish as major artists will be spread across the bill right from the very start of the day.

Coldplay and Kings Of Leon, who both have sold out concerts on March 14 in Sydney and Melbourne respectively, have kindly donated time from their busy schedules to perform 3-4 songs in the early afternoon.

Tickets will be sold for $75 and will go on sale from Ticketek 132 849 www.ticketek.com.au on Wednesday March 4, 2009 at 9am. GA Standing on the field and reserved seating in the stands will be available for both concerts.

100% of the profits from the Melbourne concert will be donated to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

For the Sydney concert 50% of the profits will be donated to the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Appeal and 50% will be donated to The Premier's Disaster Relief Fund Appeal in QLD to aid the victims of theQueensland floods.

Particular thanks is extended to the Victorian Premier’s Department, Cricket Australia and Cricket Victoria for their magnanimous decision to move the Sheffield Shield final out of the MCG, in turn freeing this iconic venue to be used for the Melbourne Sound Relief concert on March 14.

Tickets to Sound Relief go on sale from Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au on Wednesday March 4 at 9am. Get in quick for what is set to be a once in a lifetime concert event.

SOUND RELIEF
SATURDAY MARCH 14, 2009
MELBOURNE – MCG
& SYDNEY – SCG
TICKETS FROM TICKETEK 132 849
WWW.TICKETEK.COM.AU


www.soundrelief.com.au
www.redcross.org.au

BOB EVANS TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Goodnight, Bull Creek;   Hello, Australian Tour

It’s been awhile since Bob Evans packed up his gear and took the band on a full national tour -
and with good reason because Bob has been busy writing and recording his new album
‘Goodnight, Bull Creek!’. Bob’s April/May tour is a great chance to hear the new music live so
don’t miss out when tickets go on sale Thursday February 19.

As a special offer exclusive to www.bobevans.com.au, when you purchase your tickets to the
“Goodnight, Bull Creek!" tour you have the option to also pre-order an album that will be
delivered to your home for the April 3 album release date. When you buy either a ticket or a
ticket + album, you will automatically be entered into the draw to win a signed Maton guitar
(the same model Bob plays); the prize will be drawn on completion of the tour.

‘Goodnight, Bull Creek!’ is Bob’s third album and includes the beautiful first single ‘Someone So
Much’. The single is out digitally now and a multi track single will also be available digitally on
February 27 with the inclusion of the additional album track ‘Power of Speech’.

Kangaroo Valley, Kiama and Sydney all played a role on the partially animated clip for
‘Someone So Much’ as did many mythical creatures – all of whom can be viewed here:
www.youtube.com/bobevansmusic. From March 27 you can also purchase the clip on iTunes.

Bob will be joined on the national "Goodnight, Bull Creek!" tour (WA date to be announced
very soon, keep an eye on the website for details) by his fantastic new band - Malcolm Clark
(Sleepy Jackson), Hugh Jennings (End of Fashion, Bob Evans), Ben Witt (The Chemist) and Louis
Macklin (67 Special) – as well as special guest Steve Poltz all the way from the USA. Tickets are
on sale Thursday February 19 – check out www.bobevans.com.au,
www.myspace.com/suburbankid or the venue for ticketing details.

Presented by Video Hits, Triple J, IMC and CHM

Sat 18 April                West Coast Blues and Roots Festival, Fremantle WA

Thurs 7 May              Tivoli, Brisbane, QLD

Fri 8 May                    The Sands Tavern, Maroochydore, QLD

Sat 9 May                  Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast, QLD

Sun 10 May               Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW

Tues 12 May             Lizottes, Kincumber NSW

Wed 13 May           Newcastle Uni Bar on the Hill, NSW

Thurs 14 May            Wollongong UniBar, NSW

Fri 15 May                 Metro, Sydney, NSW (licensed & All Ages)

Sat 16 May               ANU Canberra, ACT

Wed 20 May           Peninsula Lounge, Moorooduc, VIC

Thurs 21 May            Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC

Sat 23 May               Republic Bar, Hobart, TAS

Thurs 28 May            The Gov, Adelaide, SA

http://imc.oztix.com.au
/ Oztix - 1300 762 545

The new album ‘ Goodnight, Bull Creek!' is in stores April 3

  ‘Someone So Much' one-track digital single available February 2

The new multi-track single ‘Someone So Much is available digitally February 27

*For further information please contact your local EMI representative or check out  www.musichead.com.au / www.bobevans.com.au

>> For more tour info click here

BRIDEZILLA @THE HOPETOUN HOTEL

>> For more tour info click here

AN EVENING WITH JET - EXCLUSIVE GIG FOR HOME TOWN FANS

Australian rock n' rollers JET announced today a return to Australian shores this festive season for a special one-off show for Melbourne fans at the East Brunswick Club on 17 December 2008. 

Tickets will be available exclusively online through the East Brunswick Club at   

http://eastbrunswickclub.com/bookings.php?gigid=0   .  

THERE IS A TWO TICKET LIMIT PER CUSTOMER.

Having spent the best part of 2008 working on their third album in Austin, Texas, USA, the band are excited and ready to hit the home turf with the debut of a couple of new tracks for fans.

>> For more tour info click here

BOB EVANS JOINS IMC

"It is with great pleasure that we welcome the hugely talented Bob Evans (aka Kevin Mitchell) to our IMC family.

Stay tuned for upcoming tour info but in the meantime you can catch Bob Evans previewing soings from his upcoming album at the following shows

15 November - Nukara Music Festival
Nukara Farm Bush Amphitheatre, Chapman Valley, Geraldton, WA for more info see www.myspace.com/nukaramusicfestival

20 November @ The Troubadour, Brisbane
Tickets available from Oztix (http://bobevans.oztix.com.au), The Troubadour (http://troubadour.oztix.com.au), Skinny's Music or Rockinghorse Records


21 November @ Bon Amici, Toowoomba
Tickets available from Oztix (http://bobevans.oztix.com.au) or from the venue on (07) 4632 4533


22 November @ Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Tickets available from Oztix (http://bobevans.oztix.com.au) or Moshtix on www.moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX (438 849)


23 November @ Clarendon Guesthouse, Katoomba
Tickets available from the venue on (02) 4782 1322


26 November @ Fowlers Live, Adelaide
Tickets available from Oztix (http://bobevans.oztix.com.au),www.venuetix.com.au or (08) 8225 8888 orwww.moshtix.com.au or 1300 GET TIX


27 November @ Toff in Town, Melbourne
Tickets available from Oztix (http://bobevans.oztix.com.au) or Moshtix at www.moshtix.com.au, 1300 GET TIX or Moshtix outlets including Polyester (City)


28 November @ Northcote Social Club
Tickets available from Oztix (http://bobevans.oztix.com.au) or from the NSC Box Office on www.northcotesocialclub.com or (03) 9486 1677 or at the venue (301 High St, Northcote) from Monday - Saturday 2pm - 6pm


29 November @ Kings Park, Perth
Tickets available via Ticketmaster on http://www.ticketmaster.com.au


4 December @ Devilles Pad, Perth
Tickets available via Oztix (http://http://bobevans.oztix.com.au) and from the venue website on www.devillespad.com

29 - 30 December - Woodford Folk Festival
Rural Bushland north of Brisbane, Queensland for more info and tickets see www.woodfordfolkfestival.com

31 Dec - Pyramid Rock Festival
Phillip Island Victoria. for more information see www.thepyramidrockfestival.com SOLD OUT



http://www.myspace.com/suburbankid

>> For more tour info click here

BRITISH INDIA - BACK FROM THE UK

“...one of Aussie rock’s best releases this year, if not the best.”
– Vivienne Hill, Tsunami Magazine

“Thieves will see the band rise to all the right places.” – Ben Preece, Time Off


Melbourne band BRITISH INDIA continue to live up to
their reputation as one of Australia’s hardest working bands.

As soon as they finished the massive launch tour for their hit second album Thieves, British India
quietly slipped away to the UK for a not so quiet overseas adventure. British India flew to England, got
deported, returned in time to sell out their London showcase, impressed label execs with their pop
prowess and ravaging live show – all this before daredevil guitarist Nic Wilson found time to impale
his feet on an ancient castle gate pike, forcing the band to cancel their Glasgow show.

Now that British India have sowed those royal oats, these Oz indie mavericks
return home to play headlining shows, and a heap of festival dates in Australia!

Beginning next week, British India will play Sugarland Tavern in Bundaberg
on Thursday 9 October, then O Dowd’s Rockhampton in Rockhampton on Friday 10 October,
before they take on the Sounds Of Spring Festival in Brisbane on Saturday 11 October.

The band have also announced shows at Waves Nightclub in Wollongong on Friday 24 October,
the Peninsula Lounge in Moorooduc on Saturday 1 November, and two shows at the Corner Hotel
in Melbourne on November 3 & 4 (Melbourne Cup Eve & Day) as well as these festivals: Sounds In The Ground
in Sydney on Saturday 18 October, The Village Fair Festival in Bathurst, NSW on Saturday 25 October,
Homebake (sold out) in Sydney on Saturday 6 December, and Falls Festival (sold out)
in Lorne, VIC on Monday 29 December, with more shows to be announced soon.
Phew! Australia’s hardest working band indeed.

It’s an exciting time in British India’s growing empire.


BRITISH INDIA
TOUR DATES

BUNDABERG
Thursday 9 October
Sugarland Tavern

ROCKHAMPTON
Friday 10 October
O Dowd’s Rockhampton

BRISBANE
Saturday 11 October
Sounds Of Spring Festival

SYDNEY
Saturday 19 October
Sounds In The Ground Festival

WOLLONGONG
Friday 24 October
Waves Nightclub

BATHURST
The Village Fair Festival
Saturday 25 October

MOOROODUC
Saturday 1 November
Peninsula Lounge

MELBOURNE
Monday 3 November (Cup Eve)
& Tuesday 4 November (Cup Day)
The Corner Hotel

CANBERRA
Saturday 22 November
Trackside Festival
Thoroughbred Park, Canberra Racecourse
http://www.myspace.com/tracksidefestival

SYDNEY
Homebake Festival (Sold Out!)
Saturday 6 December

LORNE
Falls Festival (Sold Out!)
Monday 29 December


BRITISH INDIA’S second album THIEVES is out SATURDAY 19 JULY through FLASHPOINT/SHOCK.

http://www.myspace.com/britishindia

>> For more tour info click here

JET & ESKIMO JOE TO PLAY A HUGE NEW YEARS EVE SHOW

>> For more tour info click here

ANGUS & JULIA STONE'S DEBUT ALBUM "A BOOK LIKE THIS"

IS OFFICIALLY PLATNUM!

Angus and Julia Stone’s debut album ‘A Book Like This’ has officially reached platinum sales in Australia! The album has so far featured three beautifully crafted singles“The Beast”, “Wasted” and “Just A Boy.” Released just under a year ago, the Stones have quietly been achieving major success.

With a recent national sell out theatre tour of Australia under their belt, the brother and sister duo are busy taking their music to the world. This month they are playing at summer festivals throughout UK/Europe including Holland, Germany and Scotland. They have received rave reviews from their performance at the Big Chill Festival in England last weekend, with The Independent describing them as “Going down like a brief spell of sunshine here, you should watch this space: they have a subtle ethereal touch – especially the exquisite ballad “Just A Boy” …that may sail them into the mainstream.”

Next stop for Angus and Julia will be the US, where they will launch ‘A Book Like This” in September and then follow up with shows in November.

http://www.angusandjuliastone.com

>> For more tour info click here

PNAU RETURN TO EMBRACE AUSTRALIA

Ladies and Gentleman; boys and girls; and of course, all lovers of the ARIA award winning
(& one of Australia's most critically and commercially successful Australian crossover artists),
PNAU…get ready to put your dancing shoes on as we are extremely proud to announce
that the visual & aural spectacle that is this most amazing act will be returning to Australia for
limited shows coinciding with their forthcoming Splendour In The Grass festival appearance.

Having virtually stolen the ‘live limelight’ at the Big Day Festivals and thereafter selling out
all Australian concert dates on their headline album tour (& with fast and furious demand),
PNAU have been spending their time conquering international markets performing many shows plus
an array of European festival dates whilst being lauded by the worlds press. It's no secret that
one Sir Elton John has been espousing his admiration of Pnau across the Universe whilst introducing
our dancefloor heroes to an array of international pop star luminaries.

Celebrating the release of a brand new single, ‘Embrace’ (featuring the stunning vocals of Pip Brown
from Ladyhawke) from their hugely acclaimed third self titled album, PNAU return to perform only
three massive sideshows with a twist of styles featuring their special guests, the very awesome
Operator Please and DJ extraordinaire, Sam La More.


Proudly Presented by the Nova Radio Network, details are:

MELBOURNE
* Friday August 1st - The Palace (Formerly Metro), Melbourne
+ Special guests, Operator Please & Sam La More
Tickets available from Ticketek - www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849,
and the venue


BRISBANE
Thursday August 7th - The Tivoli, Brisbane
+ Special guests, Operator Please & Sam La More
Tickets available from Ticketek - www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849


SYDNEY
Friday August 8th - Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (all ages)
+ Special guests, Operator Please & Sam La More
Tickets available from Ticketek - www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849


TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY JUNE 19TH - 9.00AM SHARP!

As has been proclaimed within their bio, very rarely has any sort of emerging band received the acclaim and
privilege awarded to PNAU over the past years. It’s like they passed straight through the pages of the book on
‘how things were meant to be done’, and their ascent has been astounding and continues to climb

The New Single ‘Embrace’ from the brilliant self titled album 'PNAU' out soon through etc etc / Universal Music

http://www.myspace.com/pnaupnau

>> For more tour info click here

78 SAAB RELEASE NEW ALBUM & ANNOUNCE SHOWS

78 Saab reside in good company. Over the past ten years, they have produced timeless music that sits comfortably alongside the likes of Died Pretty, The Church and The Triffids. They present a world that is uniquely their own, but also a part of the legacy of those great bands who came before them. Now, 78 Saab are set to play their first shows in quite some time.

'The Bells Line' is the culmination of two years writing, thinking and rehearsing. It's the self-imposed “luxury” of artists disinclined to rush things lest they create anything less than what they're aiming for. On their first two albums, ( “Picture A Hum, Can't Hear A Sound” and “Crossed Lines” both on Ivy League), 78 Saab established their reputation by creating their own world of wide open skies, city living, country remembrances and constant dreaming, all set to a soundtrack provided by Ben Nash's unique sweet voice, Jake Andrew's distinctive melodic guitar lines, and the loose metronomic swing of Nicholai Danko on drums and Garth Tregillgas on bass.   Songs such as “Sunshine”, “No Illusions” and “Beat Of Your Drum” set a standard of timeless song writing ability for which this Sydney four piece have become much loved.

'The Bells Line' is an album full of atmosphere. This new collection of Ben Nash portraits celebrates how small our lives are, set against the backdrop of the wider world and enormous landscapes we live in. The sky, satellites, stars, sleep, dreams, nostalgia and sleeplessness are the recurring themes in Nash's lyrics. The widescreen ambition in the playing of the band and sounds curated by producer Wayne Connolly are the perfect accompaniment to the lyrical sentiments. The magic of 78 Saab lies in their ability to take subjects that are every day and within our immediate experience, and lay a gauze over them, making the every day seem dream-like, magical, and beyond the mundane.

Saturday, May 24 - The Troubadour Hotel, Brisbane

Friday, May 30 - The Hopetoun Hotel, Sydney

Saturday, May 31 - The Hopetoun Hotel, Sydney

With special guests

Richard On Your Mind

>> For more tour info click here

ANGUS AND JULIA STONE - SECOND SHOWS ANNOUNCED FOR JUNE TOUR!

Due to popular demand, second shows have been put on sale for Angus and Julia Stone in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth , as the first shows in these cities have officially SOLD OUT!

Angus and Julia are currently busy touring the UK and Europe where they have just released their debut album.   The brother and sister duo are also pulling great crowds overseas, selling out two shows at the Scala in London (capacity 800).

Their current single “Just A Boy” is receiving fantastic reviews from the UK press with Indielondon.co.uk describing the song as “an upbeat combo of folksy guitars, piano chords and bracing harmonica that reflects on the innocence of a young boy's love-struck observations ” while back home Time Off said “ Angus' effortlessly smooth croon leads the listener through a poignant narration about the innocence of youth.”

Tickets for the second shows in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth are on sale now.

For ticketing information go to www.angusandjuliastone.com

Tuesday June 10                             Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sunshine Coast*

Wednesday June 11                             Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane (SOLD OUT)

Thursday June 12                                Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane (2 ND SHOW ON SALE NOW)

Friday June 13                                           Gold Coast Arts Centre*

Saturday June 14                             Byron Cultural & Community Centre *

Sunday June 15                             Byron Cultural & Community Centre *

Tuesday June 17                             Enmore Theatre, Sydney (2 ND SHOW ON SALE NOW)

Wednesday June 18                             Enmore Theatre, Sydney *   (SOLD OUT)

Thursday June 19                             Newcastle City Hall *

Friday June 20                                           Regent Theatre Wollongong *

Saturday June 21                             Hobart City Hall *

Wednesday June 25                             The Forum Theatre Melbourne (2 ND SHOW ON SALE NOW)

Thursday June 26                             The Forum Theatre Melbourne (SOLD OUT)

Friday June 27                                           Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide *

Saturday June 28                             Octagon Theatre, University of WA *(SOLD OUT)

Sunday June 29                             Octagon Theatre, University of WA *(2 ND SHOW SOLD OUT)

*These shows are ALL AGES

SINGLE “JUST A BOY” AVAILABLE DIGITALLY NOW & FEATURES 2 BONUS TRACKS

>> For more tour info click here

WOLFMOTHER COME OUT TO PLAY

Having announced their first ever trek to Darwin to perform at the Bass In The Grass Festival event on Saturday May 24th - http://www.bassinthegrass.com.au/
we are now even more excited to announce the mighty WOLFMOTHER will headline the closing night of the SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS festival on Sunday August 3.

This announcement comes just two weeks after the band played their first show in nine months at the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane. WOLFMOTHER will bring their freaked
out jamming and delicate melodies to the Splendour stage in the Belongil Fields, Byron Bay.

Other bands on the bill include the amazing DEVO, label mates The Presets, Sigur Ros, The Fratellis, PNAU, The Vines, MSTRKRFT with more to be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets on sale Thursday May 22nd at 9am.

For all event and ticketing information please go to:
http://www.splendourinthegrass.com

>> For more tour info click here

CUT /// COPY 

‘IN GHOST COLOURS NATIONAL TOUR’

JUNE 2008

With the stardust having barely settled following the release of Cut Copy’s chart topping sophomore album In Ghost Colours and having dazzled audiences with their appearance at the recent V Festival, come June the masters, purveyors and destroyers of indie-dance Cut Copy (Dan Whitford, Tim Hoey & Mitchell Scott) are set to embark on a full-fledged run of national headline dates supported by 2 DFA special guests, happy house hero The Juan McLean (USA) & The Shocking Pinks (NZ).

The Cutters comet, otherwise known as 'In Ghost Colours', rocked the world when it came hurtling to Earth on March 22, tearing up both the Aria Album Chart and the iTunes Album Chart smashing the #1 spot on debut. Having been four years in the making, Cutters were in shock and utterly over the moon upon hearing the news of taking home the top slot.

Coinciding with the forthcoming tour will be the ‘official release’ of the epic sax-house anthem Hearts On Fire. Blazed out in its new album-version glory, Hearts On Fire will be accompanied by the additional remixing work of the Midnight Juggernauts, Holy Ghost! & Knightlife.

Cut Copy’s live show has been likened to that of a lunar eclipse, a perfect harmony of celestial events which results in thousands putting down what they were doing to shed glittery tears of joy at the phenomena. With tickets set to sell out in record time, fans should get in early to avoid missing out. Tickets on sale Thursday 24th April at 9am – details below.

Cut Copy ‘In Ghost Colours National Tour’ 2008 is proudly supported by IMC, TRIPLE J, VIDEO HITS & INTHEMIX


CUT /// COPY
+ special guests
The Juan Maclean (USA) & The Shocking Pinks (NZ)


TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY APRIL 24TH @ 9AM
NB; Special fan presale midday Monday April 21st via Ticketek & Oztix

Friday June 6th - The Forum, Melbourne
Tickets on sale now from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849
and www.inthemix.com.au

Saturday June 7th - WrestPoint Entertainment Centre, Hobart
Tickets on sale now from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849
and from Wrestpoint Service Centre – ph: 1300 795 257 & www.inthemix.com.au

Sunday June 8th - The Batman Fawkner Inn, Launceston
Tickets on sale now from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849
And from venue – ph: 03 6331 7222
& www.inthemix.com.au

Thursday June 12th - HQ Complex, Adelaide
Tickets available from Venuetix. Phone: 08 8225 8888 & www.venuetix.com.au
Also on sale now from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849 & www.inthemix.com.au


Friday June 13th & Saturday June 14th - The Capitol, Perth
TWO SHOWS IN PERTH!
Tickets on sale now from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849 &
Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au Friday Show
& www.moshtix.com.au Saturday show
& ph: 1300 438 849 & www.inthemix.com.au

Wednesday June 18th - The Great Northern, Byron Bay
Tickets available from the venue - ph: 02 6685 6454 & www.byronbayentertainment.com & oztix ph: 1300 762 545

Thursday June 19th - Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au & all oztix outlets. ph: 1300 762 545.
& www.inthemix.com.au & the venue

Friday June 20th - The Tivoli, Brisbane
Tickets on available from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849
and www.inthemix.com.au

Saturday June 21st - The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Tickets on available from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849
and Enmore Theatre Box Office. Ph 02 9550 3666 & www.inthemix.com.au


CUT /// COPY – IN GHOST COLOURS
THE ARIA #1 ALBUM IS AVAILABLE NOW ON MODULAR

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PNAU ‘WE ARE BACK’ TOUR 2008

As the world now knows, Australia’s electronic crossover pioneers, PNAU, are absolutely smashing it right now.

The new album started with a huge amount of "album of the year" type reviews; it picked up a J Awards nomination for the best record of the year;
Sir Elton John had the boys over for high tea and declared the record to be the best Australian album released in ten years (& has since been spreading
the 'Pnau word' worldwide). Pnau then dominated the Boiler Room at the Big Day Out festival this year - mind you, in a berth between Dizzie Rascal
and LCD Soundsystem. They scored their first plays on the UK’s Radio 1 with Pete Tong and are now releasing ‘Wild Strawberries’ EP in the UK in
April - and finally, have secured sizzling new Moshi Moshi artist Breakbot (France) to remix current cross over smash hit single ‘Baby’.

And now for the crowning glory! At last we are excited to announce Pnau’s much anticipated “WE ARE BACK” national tour. Played in the key
of “Hell Yeah’, if this tour had hands, it would slap you on the backside! Adding to the line up are disco pop wonderkids, Van She, & the continental
sounds of the Paris underground via the fabulous Beakbot.

This massive tour is proudly presented by triple j, Video Hits, Myspace, InTheMix.com.au & IMC

DATES:

Thursday April 3rd - The Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW
Tickets on sale now from the venue - Ph: 02 6685 6454 & www.byronbayentertainment.com & oztix Ph: 1 300 762 545

Friday April 4th - The Met, Brisbane, QLD
Tickets on sale now from www.oztix.com.au & all oztix outlets. ph: 1300 762 545. And www.inthemix.com.au

SaturdayApril 5th - Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast QLD
Tickets from www.oztix.com.au & all oztix outlets. ph: 1300 762 545.
& www.inthemix.com.au & the venue

Wednesday April 9th - University Of Canberra, Refectory Hall. ACT
Tickets from Ticketek. www.ticketek.com.au Phone Charge: 132 849 & www.inthemix.com.au

Thursday April 10th - Wollongong University Bar, Wollongong NSW
Tickets from UniShop - Ph: 02 4221 8055 & www.bigtix.com.au
Also from Ticketek. www.ticketek.com.au Phone Charge: 132 849

Friday April 11th - The Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849
and Enmore Theatre Box Office. Ph 02 9550 3666 & www.inthemix.com.au

Saturday April 12th - Panthers Newcastle NSW
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849,
Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849
& www.inthemix.com.au

Thursday April 17th - Pier Hotel (21st Century Nightclub) VIC
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849
& www.inthemix.com.au & The Venue -Ph: 03 9783 9800

Friday April 18th - Billboard Nightclub, Melbourne VIC
Tickets from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849,
Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849
& www.inthemix.com.au & www.billboardthevenue.com.au

Saturday April 19th - Uni Bar, Tasmania University, Hobart. TAS
Tickets from Roughcut Records (ph: 03 6234 8600); TUU Contact Centre (ph: 03 6226 2495)
Also available now from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849 & www.inthemix.com.au

Sunday April 20th – Groove Is In The Park Festival Rymil Park, Adelaide. SA
Tickets on sale march 6th at all usual outlets.

Wednesday April 23rd - Amplifier, Perth WA
Tickets from Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849 & www.inthemix.com.au & Planet Video.

Thursday April 24th - Metropolis Fremantle WA
Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849,
& www.inthemix.com.au & Mills Fremantle

http://www.myspace.com/pnaupnau
The hit new single 'Baby' from the critically acclaimed self titled album 'Pnau' Out Now Thru EtcEtc / Universal Music

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Die!Die!Die! Promises Promises - Australian Tour April 2008

NME "Promises Promises…a rumbling fistfight bedecked with all the bite, bile and urgency of Pixies wrestling Big Black on the precipice of Hell."

Music Australia Guide **** "Hot melodies, droning guitars, brilliant vocals…a classic blast of punk energy"

Monster Children Magazine "Promises Promises is a boon."

Groupie ***** "Insanely amazing second album from New Zealandish post hardcore punk band Die Die Die - Kings of the post millennial punk scene."

Oyster Magazine "This is post punk for a new generation."

MX Newspaper "Listen, listen, listen."


Hailing from New Zealand's deep, dark south, the rawkish post-hardcore punk band DieDieDie have long made it their mission to not only deliver enigmatic, blistering tracks on searing releases - but to bring their brutal live show to as many towns as they can, as often as possible.

Due to bring their brand new record Promises Promises to an eager east-coast of Australia this April - off the back of a recent jaunt to SXSW and a breakneck tour of the USA and UK - the group are set to keep this reputation intact.

Having previously worked with the legendary Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, Shellac) in Chicago, and Dale Cotton (HDU, Dimmer) on their brilliant Locust Weeks and eponymous EPs, Promises Promises found them in the studio with New Zealand's Shayne Carter.

Revisiting their brawling, abrasive sound, Promises Promises and its pummelling, primal rhythms and shard-like guitar work looks set to enhance the act's well earned mis€t-savant reputation.

Promises Promises is out now on Etch n Sketch Records

Die!Die!Die! Tour Dates/Venues

Wed 16th Apr - Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay

Thu 17th Apr - Wolfgang Party @ The Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane

Fri 18th Apr - The Fisho's, Manly + The Ripping Dylans & Before The Storm
Tickets on sale now from Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au <http://www.moshtix.com.au> <http://www.moshtix.com.au> & ph: 1300 438 849

Sat 19th Apr - Oxford Art Factory + Talons & The Ripping Dylans
Tickets on sale now from Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au <http://www.moshtix.com.au> <http://www.moshtix.com.au> & ph: 1300 438 849

Sun 20th Apr - Beach Road Hotel, Bondi + Fait Accompli & DJ's

Wed 23rd Apr - Jive, Adelaide _ Skeletons & The Amcats
Tickets on sale now from Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au <http://www.moshtix.com.au> <http://www.moshtix.com.au> & ph: 1300 438 849

Thu 24th Apr - Revolver, Melbourne + Guests
Tickets on sale now from Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au <http://www.moshtix.com.au> <http://www.moshtix.com.au> & ph: 1300 438 849 & Missing Link
and Polyester Records

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ANGUS & JULIA STONE

TOURING NATIONALLY IN JUNE

With their debut album “A Book Like This” officially now released in the UK and a 30 date overseas tour scheduled for April/May incorporating the UK,
Ireland and Europe, the Northern Beaches duo Angus and Julia Stone will definitely be looking forward to heading home for their national tour in June.

Angus and Julia are no strangers in the UK as they spent most of March supporting Newton Faulkner on his sold out UK tour performing to over 20,000
people and also opening for David Gray in Manchester. “A Book Like This” (out now thru Capital / EMI) has already received amazing reviews from the often cynical UK press with
MOJO giving it 3 stars, and UNCUT magazine 4 stars and exclaiming “their understated magnetic live shows here surely mean this Australian brother-sister
duo's sizeable homeland following will soon be matched in the UK”. The superlatives keep coming including Nottingham Evening Post stating that “there’s
certainly enough evidence here to justify the hype with it's whimsical and dreamy folk album packed with beautiful melodies” and The Clash magazine highlighting
the special packaging “The Australian brother-sister duo’s debut reminds you of the pleasure of the physical album”.

In Australia, Angus & Julia have just played to thousands of people at The Blues Festivals around the country and the album “A Book Like This” has already
sold 50,000+ albums. While the pleasingly unassuming Angus & Julia are refreshingly modest about their talent and remain nonplussed regarding their success,
their star undeniably continues to ascend at pace.

The third single from the album, “Just A Boy” an Angus lead track is at Radio/TV now.

Tickets for Angus and Julia's June tour will go on sale Thursday, April 10.
For ticketing information go to http://www.angusandjuliastone.com

Tuesday June 10 Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sunshine Coast*
Wednesday June 11 Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane
Friday June 13 Gold Coast Arts Centre *
Saturday June 14 Byron Cultural & Community Centre *
Sunday June 15 Byron Cultural & Community Centre *
Wednesday June 18 Enmore Theatre, Sydney *
Thursday June 19 Newcastle City Hall *
Friday June 20 Regent Theatre Wollongong *
Saturday June 21 Hobart City Hall *
Thursday June 26 The Forum Theatre Melbourne
Friday June 27 Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide *
Saturday June 28 Octagon Theatre, University of WA *
*These shows are ALL AGES

THE SINGLE “JUST A BOY” AVAILABLE DIGITALLY NOW & FEATURES 2 BONUS TRACKS

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A SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CUT COPY HQ

It's time to get seriously excited as Australia's masters, purveyors & shining stars of disco mashed pop....none other than Cut Copy, are on the verge of releasing the next installment from their massively anticipated new album, the guitar driven single ‘So Haunted’.Being the follow up to the hit single 'Hearts On Fire', this appropriately titled new track, is the second taste of what's to come from their forthcoming long player - 'In Ghost Colours' - due for release in the first quarter of 2008 thru Modular Records. Being an epic in itself and written in three parts, this new song is best described by the band as a three part odyssey whereby the verses are all de-tuned beds of noise originally recorded within Cut Copy's bedrooms; and with choruses reminisce of sprawling ELO harmonies and lush guitars (don't pretend you don't know ELO!); and an outro being the result of a prog out session at legendary DFA studios earlier this year.

By the way, 'So Haunted' features the co-production talents of Tim Goldsworthy (DFA, The Loving Hand) and demonstrates Cut Copy's ambition to want to experiment with popular music song structure, with the resulting find harmony amongst the noise. Need we say more.

Coinciding with the new release of this hit single, Cut Copy will step out from the rehearsal (& recording) studio and onto the stage performing a limited selection of live dates across the east coast of Australia with special guests, Melbourne's DAMN ARMS (also with a new album, 'The Live Artex' released Nov 3rd) and Cutters Records dance floor sensation discovery, Knightlife (who has just released his debut vinyl piece 'I').

                                           "So Haunted" available on 12" and Itunes on Nov 5

CUT COPY 'So Haunted' 2007
+ Special Guests, Damn Arms & DJ Knightlife

Thursday November 1st - Peninsula Hotel, Moorooduc, VIC
Tickets on sale now from the venue. Ph (03) 59 788717 and online at www.peninsulalounge.com.au

Friday November 2nd - Billboard Nightclub, Melbourne VIC
Tickets on available from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849,
Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 1300 438 849
& www.inthemix.com.au & www.billboardthevenue.com.au

Friday November 9th - The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD
Tickets on available from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849

Saturday November 10th - The Great Northern, Byron Bay NSW
Tickets on sale from the venue - Ph: 02 6685 6454 & www.byronbayentertainment.com & oztix
Ph: 1 300 762 545

Thursday November 15th - The Metro, Sydney NSW
Tickets on available from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849
& www.inthemix.com.au& The Metro Box Office - 02 9550 3666

Friday November 16th - The Roxy, Parramatta NSW
Tickets on available from www.ticketek.com.au& ph: 132 849,
Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au& ph: 1300 438 849
& www.inthemix.com.au

Saturday November 17th - Panthers Newcastle NSW
Tickets on available from www.ticketek.com.au& ph: 132 849,
Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au& ph: 1300 438 849
& www.inthemix.com.au

Tickets on sale now.

Cut copy also perform with Daft Punk across Australia, as well Stonefest, Homebake, Meredith & NYE Sydney Harbour Life festivals

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ART OF FIGHTING MYSTERIES TOUR

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JET TO PERFORM AT CENTRE SQUARE AND AFL GRAND FINAL

THE AFL has announced that the internationally-acclaimed Melbourne rock band Jet will perform at the MCG on the last Saturday in September as part of the 2007 Toyota Grand Final celebrations.

Jet will perform pre-match on the MCG, as well as providing post-match entertainment at Centre Square, the corporate hospitality village which will be established for the first time in 2007.

The AFL's Chief Commercial and Broadcasting Officer, Mr Gillon McLachlan, said the introduction of Centre Square had allowed the AFL to contract a world-class act for football's biggest day.

“We are thrilled to have Jet perform on the MCG as part of the revamped Grand Final pre-match entertainment and also at Centre Square after the match,” Mr McLachlan said.

“The Toyota AFL Grand Final is the biggest day on the sporting calendar and in recent years the AFL has taken significant steps to build the entertainment in the lead-up to the match, as well as the post-game celebrations.

“This year's establishment of Centre Square has also provided us with the resources to secure an international act in Jet.”

Formed in suburban Melbourne, Jet burst onto the world music scene in

2003 with their debut album Get Born. The album sold over 3.5 million copies and won many awards, including the 2003 MTV Music Award for Best Rock Video and six ARIA Awards in 2004. Jet's second album, Shine On, was released last October and the band is currently touring in Europe. Jet's members have split football allegiances - brothers Nic and Chris Cester are vehement Collingwood supporters while Mark Wilson and Cameron Muncey are passionate Geelong fans.

Jet's lead singer Nic Cester said: "We're thrilled to be playing at one of the greatest sporting events in the world. Growing up in Melbourne and following the footy all of our lives and getting to play at the Grand Final is every kid's dream. Of course we imagined that we'd be kicking the winning goal on the final siren, but playing a couple of our tunes to 100,000 people before the game itself is the musical equivalent.

"Somehow Jet have earned a reputation for enjoying a night out, so we're happy to add to that reputation and be part of the inaugural Centre Square post-match entertainment the AFL is putting on. We'll be asking for Dim Sims and footy franks on our rider for sure," Nic said.

Mr McLachlan said Centre Square, the village for 4300 corporate guests, would now be held at Punt Road Oval in 2007 and the public live site would move from Punt Road Oval to Federation Square, where the Live Site will run for six days.

“The premiership team – as in previous years – will be presented at the Live Site now at Federation Square and will be the conclusion of six days of free entertainment,” Mr McLachlan

“The Centre Square is a collaborative project with the AFL and clubs working together to deliver an enhanced Grand Final experience. This project is the next step in the development of Toyota AFL Grand Final Week.”

AFL Chief Commercial and Broadcasting Officer Gillon McLachlan is available for further comment. Please contact Michelle Clyne: 03 9643 1926.

For more information on Centre Square please visit www.centresquare.com.au

Photos of Jet with the AFL Premiership Cup are available to download FREE of charge at www.aflphotos.com.au

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78 SAAB NEW ALBUM AND SHOWS ANNOUNCED

78 Saab reside in good company. Over the past ten years, they have produced timeless music that sits comfortably alongside the likes of Died Pretty, The Church and The Triffids. They present a world that is uniquely their own, but also a part of the legacy of those great bands who came before them. Now, 78 Saab are set to play their first shows for the year. They have announced two intimate shows in Melbourne and Sydney in September, ahead of the release of their third album on Ivy League Records, 'The Bells Line'.

'The Bells Line' is the culmination of two years writing, thinking and rehearsing. It's the self-imposed “luxury” of artists disinclined to rush things lest they create anything less than what they're aiming for. On their first two albums, ( “Picture A Hum, Can't Hear A Sound” and “Crossed Lines” both on Ivy League), 78 Saab established their reputation by creating their own world of wide open skies, city living, country remembrances and constant dreaming, all set to a soundtrack provided by Ben Nash's unique sweet voice, Jake Andrew's distinctive melodic guitar lines, and the loose metronomic swing of Nicholai Danko on drums and Garth Tregillgas on bass.   Songs such as “Sunshine”, “No Illusions” and “Beat Of Your Drum” set a standard of timeless song writing ability for which this Sydney four piece have become much loved.

'The Bells Line' is an album full of atmosphere. This new collection of Ben Nash portraits celebrates how small our lives are, set against the backdrop of the wider world and enormous landscapes we live in. The sky, satellites, stars, sleep, dreams, nostalgia and sleeplessness are the recurring themes in Nash's lyrics. The widescreen ambition in the playing of the band and sounds curated by producer Wayne Connolly are the perfect accompaniment to the lyrical sentiments. The magic of 78 Saab lies in their ability to take subjects that are every day and within our immediate experience, and lay a gauze over them, making the every day seem dream-like, magical, and beyond the mundane.

If you want to be among the first to hear the stunning new songs from 'The Bells Line', get yourself along to 78 Saab's shows in Melbourne and Sydney this September.

Thursday, Sept 13 - East Brunswick Club, Melbourne

Saturday, Sept 15 - The Hopetoun Hotel, Sydney

Touring nationally with Josh Pyke in October + November

‘ONE OF THESE DAYS' AT RADIO AUGUST 13

‘THE BELLS LINE' OUT SEPTEMBER 29

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ANGUS & JULIA STONE DEBUT ALBUM AND TOUR

Having already sold over 35,000 EP's, brother and sister duo, Angus and Julia Stone are set to release their    debut album, “ A Book Like This ” on September 8 through EMI Music Australia.   In support of the release Angus and Julia will be touring nationally from October 4 – 26 and the tour is proudly presented by Triple J and IMC.

“ We argue about a lot of things, but never about music ,” says Julia about the relationship she has with her brother Angus .    It's this language of music that forms the basis of Angus & Julia's debut album “A Book Like This” – a collection of thirteen heartfelt and organic songs that share their experiences and observations with listeners. Together, and with respective singer/songwriter talents, Angus & Julia Stone form two halves of a musical act whose words and music reveals a pure and genuine love of music and a talent for telling beautiful and beguiling stories.

The first single from “ A Book Like This ” is an Angus penned track entitled “The Beast” and will be at radio and TV w/c July 23.   The retail single will also feature 3 more new songs and will be available for sale through retail stores and digital providers August 18.

The duo are currently busy touring the UK, Scotland and Ireland, playing the summer Festivals such as 02 Wireless, Latitude, Unleashed and Great Escape.   They are joined by bass player Clay MacDonald (ex The Beautiful Girls) for the UK Summer and Australian October tour.   Tickets go on sale August 2 at www.angusandjuliastone.com where you'll also have the opportunity to pre-order “The Beast” single.

Thursday 4 th , The Sound Lounge Gold Coast                             Thursday 18 th , Corner Hotel, Melbourne

Friday 5 th , Tivoli Brisbane                                                         Friday 19 th , Karova Lounge, Ballarat

Saturday 6 th , Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay               Saturday 20 th , Palais Hepburn Springs, Vic

Sunday 7 th , Lizottes, Kincumber Central Coast               Wednesday 24 th , Fowlers Live, Adelaide

Wednesday 10th , Metro, Sydney                                                         Thursday 25 th , Capitol, Perth

Thursday 11 th , Wollongong University                                           Friday 26 th , Prince Of Wales, Bunbury

Friday 12 th , The Roxy, Parramatta                                                        

Saturday 13 th , Green Room @ UCU Student Bar

Tickets on sale at www.angusandjulistone . com for all venues except – The Sound Lounge, Gold Coast www.thesoundlounge.com.au - and Lizottes, Kincumber Central Coast - http://www.lizottes.com.au

SINGLE / ‘THE BEAST'/ AT RADIO&TV JULY 23 / RELEASED AUGUST 18

ALBUM / ‘A BOOK LIKE THIS' /RELEASED SEPTEMBER 8  

www.angusandjuliastone.com / www.myspace.com/angusandjuliastone / www.youtube.com/angusandjuliastone

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BRITISH INDIA - OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!

British India are going on tour in July/August to celebrate their
acclaimed debut album Guillotine, released in stores this Saturday
June 30.

Featuring the triple j favourite ‘Black & White Radio’ and their current
single ‘Tie Up My Hands,’ Guillotine has just been announced as triple j’s
current feature album.

The band’s launch tour will hit all major cities – Perth, Adelaide,
Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Launceston, Melbourne, and Sydney – with
shows also happening in Fremantle, Ballarat, and Newcastle.

Four school friends from Melbourne, British India first burst onto the
scene with their brashly energetic guitar pop and equally vigourous live
shows. Now in 2007 the Melbourne band has captured its thrilling sound
in one great Australian pop rock album. At the rate things are building
this is going to be a huge year for the band.

Make sure you see BRITISH INDIA in action at:

Fremantle
Friday July 27
Norfolk Basement

Perth
Saturday July 28
Amplifier Bar

Launceston
Thursday August 2
St. James

Hobart
Friday August 3
Republic Bar

Ballarat
Saturday August 4
Karova Lounge

Brisbane
Thursday August 9
The Zoo

Newcastle
Friday August 10
Cambridge Hotel

Sydney
Saturday August 11
Annandale Hotel

Adelaide
Friday August 17
Jive

Melbourne
Saturday August 18
East Brunswick Club

Canberra
Friday August 24
The Green Room


British India’s debut album Guillotine is out this Saturday June 30 on
Flashpoint Records via Shock.

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SOMETHING FOR KATE ANNOUNCE 'THE MURMUR YEARS' TOUR

One of the most important careers in contemporary Australian music will be drawn together into one package when acclaimed Melbourne trio Something For Kate release The Murmur Years, a detailed two-disc collection (track listing below) that hits stores on August 18. To celebrate the release of this milestone record, Something For Kate will be embarking on a national tour titled ‘The Murmur Tour' (dates below) with tickets going on sale July 5.

“We've made five albums now so I guess it's   worth looking back at what we've done so far,” notes the band's singer, guitarist and songwriter, Paul Dempsey. “It's surprising, kind of surreal, to hear over ten years of work put together.”

The 33 track double album, which combines material selected by the band from their early EPs as well their five studio albums – out of which two albums have reached #1 and two albums have reached Top 10 on the Australian charts – also features a brand new track, “The Futurist”, written and released to mark the release of The Murmur Years (named for the then Sony Music imprint the band signed to in 1996).

“This could have been called ‘Being John Howard'. It's about fear and money and security and living a cloistered little existence in a meek, conservative utopia where the future doesn't exist. I think it's quite funny but I'll probably be on my own there”   explains Dempsey of the urgent, soaring “The Futurist”, which will be debuting to expectant fans via radio on July 16.

Something For Kate also recently recorded a special ‘Originals Session' for Itunes featuring a plethora of live tracks from their back catalogue intertwined with interview segments in between songs that give the listener deeper insight into the band's music and career. The SFK Itunes Original's session is currently sitting at #3 on the Itunes album chart. A true testament to the band's loyal fan base and their ability to generate strong sales in the digital world.

That sense of stasis has never been a problem for Something For Kate – Dempsey, bassist Stephanie Ashworth and drummer Clint Hyndman – who have out-stepped expectations since their earliest gigs. The group has enjoyed a stellar career to date, with album sales in excess of 500,000 copies and a host of accolades: 11 ARIA Award nominations, JJJ's Album of the Year and repeatedly making the top ten of the Hottest 100, twice being bestowed with Album of the Year by the readers of Rolling Stone, as well as nods for Single of the Year and Best Band, and also picking up Best Live Band at the Live Music Awards.

From the tiny stages of Melbourne's indie venues to playing before 50,000 people on the main stage at the Big Day Out, Something For Kate have set a benchmark for powerful, invigorating rock music. Paul Dempsey's lyrics have proved personally compelling while capturing the tenor of the times, while the band's live performances have repeatedly sold out venues across the country and created a legion of dedicated fans.

The Murmur Years in no way marks an ending for Something For Kate, but it does make clear what an outstanding career they've had to date: 33 tracks can barely contain the vision and verve they've already encompassed.

SOMETHING FOR KATE TOUR DATES

Friday 7 September – Forum Theatre, MELBOURNE

Tickets from Ticketek phone 132 849 ( www.ticketek.com.au ), Here or phone 1300 762 545

Saturday 8 September – Karova Lounge, BALLARAT

Tickets from Here or phone 1300 762 545 or the Karova Lounge (phone 03 5332 9122)

Friday 14 September – Fowlers Live, ADELAIDE (ALL AGES)

Tickets from Here or phone 1300 762 545, Venuetix (08 8225 8888) or CIB (08 8232 1484)

Saturday 15 September – Rosemount Hotel, PERTH

Tickets from Here or phone 1300 762 545, Mills, 78 Records, Planet Video and Ticketek phone 132 849 ( www.ticketek.com.au )

Sunday 16 September – Fly By Night, FREMANTLE

Tickets from Here or phone 1300 762 545, Mills, 78 Records, Planet Video and Ticketek phone 132 849 ( www.ticketek.com.au )

Thursday 20 September – Newcastle Uni, Bar on the Hill, NEWCASTLE

Tickets from Here or phone 1300 762 545, Venue, Beaumont Street Beat, The Rock Shop or bigtix.com.au

Friday 21 September – Metro, SYDNEY

Tickets from Here or phone 1300 762 545, www.metrotheatre.com.au , all Moshtix outlets and Ticketek phone 132 849 ( www.ticketek.com.au )

Saturday 22 September – The Zoo, BRISBANE

Tickets from Here or phone 1300 762 545, www.thezoo.com.au , Skinny's and Rockinghorse

www.myspace.com/somethingforkate

www.somethingforkate.com

www.sonybmg.com.au

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A SPECIAL EVENING WITH TONI COLLETTE & THE FINISH

Ladies & gentlemen, after much fast yet careful planning, it is with great pleasure that we once again are able to present the exquisite sounds and superb writing talents of the iconic Australian actress Toni Collette together with her most talented and amazing band, The Finish, who will be performing a special one off ‘warm up’ Sydney show coinciding with the their appearance on the massive Live Earth Australia concert at Aussie Stadium. With the recent release of the brilliant new single ‘Look Up’ from the stunning debut album, ‘Beautiful Awkward Pictures’ , Tonii has taken time off from the live stages returning to her ‘day job’ promoting the forthcoming release of the movie ‘Evening’. If there's one track on the 'Beautiful Awkward Pictures' album that shines more brightly than others, it is 'Look Up'. Fans, reviewers and radio programmers that have heard the album have all highlighted this track as a glorious and uplifting piece of song writing by Toni Collette, coupled with an arrangement that allows her vocals to really shine and the band to rise with her to heart pounding heights.

The album 'Beautiful Awkward Pictures' is a modest collection of musical gems, at times raw, at times rich, and unapologetically eclectic in style. The lush string arrangements support Toni's powerful but vulnerable vocal skills while piano strains permeate the entire recording.

This is Toni's debut album & it contains eleven self-penned tracks written over the last ten years and charts her growth as a person and an artist. Laying herself open in her usual honest and unaffected way, these lyrics are often poetic, intimate observations of life and the world around her and this makes for a heady, soul-stirring mix.

'Look Up’ is accompanied by a stunning video directed by the very talented Paul Goldman & Alice Bell (the genius partnership behind the award winning movie, Suburban Mayhem) which can currently be seen on rotation on all music orientated programs and channels.

Please make sure to get in early as tickets will sell fast for this show!

IMC & Up there Management Present
A Special evening with TONI COLLETTE & THE FINISH –


Thursday July 5th – The Gaelic Club, Surry Hills + Special Guest
Tickets from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 02 9209 4614 ) & Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au

LIVE EARTH AUSTRALIA REVEALED

SYDNEY [Tuesday, 8 May 2007] -- Organisers today announced details of the Australian curtain-raising show for the 7-continent, 24-hour Live Earth GLOBAL concerts to be held on 7/7/07. The Australian concert will be staged at Aussie Stadium in Sydney.

Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, May 18 at 9.00am EST.

The global concert on July 7 will begin in Sydney and continue across all 7 continents, concluding with a show in the US.

Speaking via a video link-up at the event’s official launch at Aussie Stadium today, Live Earth co-chair Al Gore said: “The climate crisis is a global problem that requires a global response. That’s exactly what Live Earth is. On 7/7/07, Live Earth will touch over 2 billion people with 24 hours of live music across 7 continents and an urgent, hopeful message to trigger a worldwide movement to combat the climate crisis. This movement begins here at Aussie Stadium.”

Live on stage at the Sydney show will be:

CROWDED HOUSE
JACK JOHNSON
WOLFMOTHER
JOHN BUTLER TRIO
MISSY HIGGINS
ESKIMO JOE
SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM
PAUL KELLY
GHOSTWRITERS
TONI COLLETTE & THE FINISH
BLUE KING BROWN

Speaking on behalf of Live Earth international Lily Sobhani, Live Earth’s Global Head of Events stated

“Live Earth Australia will kick off 24 hours of music spanning all 7 continents to focus the world against global warming,” Sobhani said. “Over 100 headlining artists ranging from Madonna to The Police to Wolfmother, all of whom are donating their time to perform at the concerts, will inspire an audience of over 2 billion people. Live Earth is designed to trigger a mass movement to combat our climate crisis. The climate crisis touches everyone, everywhere. Live Earth is about motivating people in every corner of the planet to ‘Answer the Call’ and make meaningful and lasting changes in their lives to combat global warming.”

Live Earth is a monumental music event that will bring together more than 2 billion people to combat the climate crisis. Live Earth’s 24 hours of music across 7 continents will deliver a call to action and the solutions needed to answer the call. Live Earth marks the beginning of a multi-year campaign led by The Alliance for Climate Protection to move individuals, corporations and governments to take action. Whilst this event is about raising awareness, not money, all nett proceeds will go to The Alliance for Climate Protection, other international non-Government organisations (NGOs), Australian NGOs and projects on the ground in Australia yet to be announced.

Staging Live Earth Australia is the same team of event producers that came together to mount the celebrated WaveAid tsunami benefit concert in Sydney in 2005. They are the Australian concert promoter Michael Chugg of Chugg Entertainment,, Mark Pope Music [event producer of the ARIA Awards] and us very proud folk here at IMC Agency.

“We’ve all been involved in putting on some big gigs over the years, but nothing rivals the scale of this one,” said Michael Chugg. “We’re thrilled to be opening the show for the world and rapt about showcasing some of Australia’s finest talent to the rest of the planet. We’d also like to thank those artists who are so generously giving their time to help spearhead one of the world’s greatest challenges of the 21st century”.

Climate change expert Dr Michael Molitor explained how all the Live Earth concerts around the world will be as green as possible, implementing a new Green Event Guidelines that organisers hope will become the model for carbon neutral concerts and other live events in the future.

“The key message of Live Earth is that everyone can – and must – be a part of the solution,” said Molitor. “Everyone can take simple measures that will greatly assist the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. Live Earth is driving global awareness about the solutions and engaging people around the world to undertake personal actions both at home and at work.”

Live Earth promoters have worked closely with the NSW Ministry of Transport and, in what is a first for any major event staged in the Moore Park precinct, the ticket price for Live Earth will include free use of public transport [all buses, trains and ferries] to and from Aussie Stadium. This will minimise the carbon footprint created by getting the crowd to and from the show. Organisers will encourage all concert attendees to use the public transport supplied.


TICKETS ON SALE 9.00am (EST), FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2007
Outlet: Ticketek - www.ticketek.com / Ph: 132 849
Ticket price: $99.00 (GST + booking fee inclusive) - Max 4 tickets per transaction
Ticket price includes bus, train and ferry transport on the day of the Concert.
Gates open: 10.30am
All Ages (photo ID must be produced to consume alcohol)

FOR ALL THE DETAILS - PLEASE VISIT OUR OFFICIAL LIVE EARTH WEBSITE: www.liveearth.ninemsn.com.au

AT LAST.....CUT COPY 'Hearts On Fire' National Tour 07

      NEW SHOWS JUST ADDED!!!

Get excited - Australia's shining light of disco romance Cut Copy make their long awaited return with a brand new single 'Hearts On Fire', being the first taste of what's to come from their forthcoming long-player due in July this year, (& being the much awaited follow on from the debut album 'Bright Like Neon Love'). 'Hearts On Fire' takes their former sound of discovering electrified lost memories into a new galaxy of cosmic dance pop that is bound to take the world by storm.

Coinciding with the new release of this hit single, Cut Copy will step out from the rehearsal (& recording) studio and onto the stage performing live on their first headline tour (after last conquering the masses touring with the Good Vibrations Festival). Showcasing a set with a stack of new songs plus a few old favourites for good measure, this will be the first opportunity to hear these brand spanking new tunes from the original darlings of the indie dance scene.
And for good measure, Cut Copy have invited their friends, MERCY ARMS & electro kid wonders, RIOT IN BELGIUM to join them (although not that Riot In Belgium will not be appearing in Perth)

Whilst the nation waits for this highly anticipated new album, make sure to note these limited dates in your respective calendars as, undoubtedly, all shows will sell out fast.

CUT COPY ‘Hearts On Fire’ Tour 2007
with Guests MERCY ARMS & RIOT IN BELGIUM*

Thursday May 17th - The Met, Brisbane, QLD
Tickets on available from www.oztix.com.au & all oztix outlets. ph: 1300 762 545.
And www.inthemix.com.au

Friday May 18th - Platinum Nightclub (19 Victoria Ave, Broadbeach) Gold Coast QLD
Tickets on available from www.oztix.com.au & all oztix outlets. ph: 1300 762 545.
Sunflower Music (Broadbeach), Platinum Nightclub (Ph: 07 5592 4433) and www.inthemix.com.au

Saturday May 19th - The Forum, Sydney NSW - SOLD OUT
Tickets available from Moshtix outlets & online www.moshtix.com.au
Andwww.inthemix.com.au
Phone bookings: 02 9209 4614

Thursday May 24th - Fowlers Live, Adelaide SA
Tickets avialable from Venuetix. Phone: 08 8225 8888 & www.venuetix.com.au
& CIB ticketing Ph: 08 8231 0824 and www.inthemix.com.au

Friday May 25th - The Capitol, Perth WA (with Mercy Arms & guest DJ's) - SOLD OUT
Tickets on sale now from www.ticketek.com.au& ph: 132 849; 78 Records, Mills Records,
Planet Video & www.inthemix.com.au

SECOND AND FINAL PERTH SHOW JUST ADDED

Saturday May 26th - The Capitol, Perth WA (with Mercy Arms & guest DJ's)
Tickets on sale now from www.ticketek.com.au& ph: 132 849; 78 Records, Mills Records &
Planet Video

Friday June 1st - Prince Of Wales, St Kilda - SOLD OUT
Tickets on sale now from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849 & the POW Ph: 03 9536 1168
Also from www.inthemix.com.au & Polyester Records

SECOND AND FINAL MELBOURNE SHOW JUST ADDED

Sunday June 3rd - Prince Of Wales, St Kilda
Tickets on sale now from www.ticketek.com.au & ph: 132 849 & the POW Ph: 03 9536 1168
& Polyester Records


All shows on sale now.

>> For more tour info click here

ESKIMO JOE 'BEATING WITH A DRUM' TOUR SELLING FAST

     NEW SHOWS ON SALE NOW

Tickets for the Eskimo Joe "Beating Like a Drum Tour" are walking out the door. Due to the enormous demand to see one of this country's hottest bands we are very proud to announce some new shows

The ‘BEATING LIKE A DRUM TOUR' tickets are on sale from March 8, 2007 from CLICK HERE and the usual outlets. Special guests to be announced very soon.

Thursday May 3       -          Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane  QLD NEW SHOW ADDED

ON SALE NOW CLICK HERE

Friday May 4              -         Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane  QLD SOLD OUT

Saturday June 2            -      Enmore Theatre, Sydney  NSW  NEW SHOW ADDED

ON SALE NOW CLICK HERE

>> For more tour info click here

JET - TIVOLI THEATRE SHOW SOLD OUT

THE JET SHOW AT THE TIVOLI THEATRE ON SUNDAY JUNE 3HAS SOLD OUT.

A second and final show has been added

MONDAY JUNE 7- TIVOLI THEATRE, BRISBANE  ON SALE NOW - BOOK TICKETS HERE!

JET - ENMORE THEATRE SHOW SOLD OUT

THE JET SHOW AT THE ENMORE THEATRE ON THURSDAY JUNE 7 HAS SOLD OUT.

A second and final show has been added

WEDNESDAY JUNE 6 - ENMORE THEATRE ON SALE NOW - BOOK TICKETS HERE!

JET - ON SALE TODAY

BOOK TICKETS HERE!

JET - TICKET  PRESALE

Jet - My Ticketek Internet Pre-sale
Starts Tuesday 20 March, midday
Ends Wednesday 21 March, 5pm*


After electrifying the main-stage at this year's Big Day Out festival, Jet are set to return home for a national tour.

'Shine On', the band's third single from their platinum album of the same name, will be released Saturday 17 March. Following on the massive airplay of Jet's previous singles, 'Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is' and 'Rip It Up', 'Shine On' was a top five radio play in its debut week.

TOUR DATES:**

Sun 3 Jun - The Tivoli, Brisbane
Tue 5 Jun - University of Canberra
Thu 7 Jun - Enmore Theatre, Sydney

BOOK HERE!

Don't miss out! Book your tickets to Jet during the My Ticketek Internet Pre-sale between Tuesday 20 March, midday and Wednesday 21 March, 5pm*. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday 22 March, 9am.

MELBOURNE

Fri May 25, Palais Theatre, Melbourne - Call 03 9537 2444
PERTH

Fri June 1, Metro City, Perth-     BOOK HERE!

SOMETHING FOR KATE and ANGUS & JULIA STONE Live at The Shed

'The Shed was born into humble beginnings at the 2006 Sydney Royal Easter Show. Far be it from us to imply this was a miracle similar to a tale featuring a sole guiding star and a humble manger…but let’s just keep that in mind. Nestled amongst the madness that is the Show, in 2006 The Shed was a respite from the Showbags, rides and as cute or smelly as they are, the animals. It was a place to dance, a place to rock out. Last year’s stars included the Whitlam’s, Alex Lloyd, Richard Clapton and a cast of who’s who in Australian music. But let’s not brag – or maybe we will. As the Show is one of the biggest events in Australia, and due to the awesome demand, The Shed will now be rebuilt and feature acts on all 14 days.

Each day will kick off with smooth jazz grooves from some of Australia’s leading exponents of their art. Follow this up with some of our country’s best Improv stand-up comics doing their own brand of 'Thank God you’re here' Shed style. By 4pm its getting thirsty so we will amp up proceedings with The Crème of Crop with stars like Aria award winners You Am I, Something For Kate, Ash Grundwald, The Fumes, Josh Pyke, Killing Heidi and party favourites Mental As Anything. So tune in… turn on and drop by Sydney’s newest 'it' venue. But don’t wait too long as it only lasts two weeks and then like that star (or manger) its gone'

Monday April 9th at The Shed

  - Angus & Julia Stone - 2:30 - 3:15pm

  - Something For Kate  - 5:00 - 6:00pm

>> For more tour info click here

ART OF FIGHTING - NEW ALBUM, NEW DATES

On the eve of an international jaunt that sees the band perform in the UK and Japan, Art of Fighting announce local tour dates in support of their beautifully intuitive third album Runaways. Supporting them throughout the tour will be the wonderful SubAudible Hum.

Described by the band’s front man, Ollie Browne, as “open and relaxed”, the songs captured on Runaways are a mix of the introspective, insightful, and brutally honest. Included among them are the two radio favourites ‘Free You’ and ‘Eastbound’.

Unlike previous Art of Fighting recordings, which were carefully prepared before entering the studio and putting songs to tape, Runaways continually evolved throughout the recording process. With the band happily living ordinary lives in their home town, the genesis of Art of Fighting’s third album involved a long and collaborative process which saw the four band mates relax as they took the time to let their new songs unfold.

With the help of engineer Steven Schram [Ground Components] at the Guruland and Martin Street studios [both in Melbourne], Art of Fighting set about capturing their live sound on record. Long time collaborator Tim Whitten joined the band for mixing in the closing stages of 2006.

“When we play live the sound is very stripped back, very spacious,” says Ollie. “We wanted to capture that as much as possible.”

“We wanted this album to be very direct, warm and honest: the sound of us in a room.”

DATES
*all dates w/ SubAudible Hum*

Saturday May 12 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets available from the Corner Hotel Corner Box Office [57 Swan St Richmond 12-8 Mon-Sat], phone bookings on 03 9427 9198, online bookings www.cornerhotel.com

Friday May 18 – The Factory, Sydney
Tickets available through the venue ph: (02)9550 366 and through Moshtix ph: (02) 9209 4614 or online at www.moshtix.com.au

Saturday May 19 – The Zoo, Brisbane
Tickets available through Skinny’s, Rocking Horse, Butter Beats & Oztix  www.oztix.com.au

ph: 1300 762 545]

Friday June 1 – Jive, Adelaide

Tickets availablethrough Big Star Records and Venuetix   www.venuetix.com.au

ph: (08) 8225 8888]

  >> For more tour info click here

ESKIMO JOE 'BEATING WITH A DRUM' TOUR DATES

ESKIMO JOE returns to the touring circuit to headline their national ‘BEATING LIKE A DRUM TOUR' throughout May 2007.

Eskimo Joe kicked off the new year touring the country throughout January/February as part of the Big Day Out line up, as well as celebrating their single ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine' coming in at #2 on the annual Triple J Hottest 100 Countdown and their ARIA Award winning album, ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine' selling over 250,000 copies.

The band were in their hometown last night for the annual WAMi (West Australian Music Industry) Awards, where they were nominated in seven categories and won two of the coveted WAMington's for Best Commercial Pop Act and Best Single ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine'. Eskimo Joe performed a special set at the WAMi's, before boarding the overnight flight from Perth to Sydney to attend the ARIA No.1 Award Ceremony where they were honoured for the #1 success of their album ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine' and closed the awards with an acoustic version of their latest single, ‘New York' – their third Top 30 single. Eskimo Joe has had 38 consecutive weeks with a single in the ARIA Top 40 Singles Chart and their album remains in the Top 15 after 36 weeks!

The ‘BEATING LIKE A DRUM TOUR' tickets are on sale from March 8, 2007 from CLICK HERE and the usual outlets. Special guests to be announced very soon.

Friday May 4              -         Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane  QLD

>> For more tour info click here

ANGUS & JULIA STONE Tourdates Announced

After their sell out ‘ Heart Full Of Wine' tour across Australia, receiving rave reviews nationwide, Angus and Julia Stone return from the UK in April to play a string of new solo shows and some key festival dates.

The brother-sister duo will be playing tracks from their new EP ‘Heart Full Of Wine' Wine' recently reaching number 1 on the ITunes charts. They will also play tracks of the ‘Chocolates and Cigarettes' EP and some new tracks to give you a taste of what's to come. The tour will compliment the release of the Double EP out in March.

Angus and Julia have also been announced in the line up for the West Coast Blues and Roots Festival in Perth and The Southern Roots Festival in Hobart adding to the already announced Great Escape Festival, cementing their credibility as festival favourites.

“ The result was simple and beautiful acoustic folk music at it's most charming….. Even the coldest of hearts couldn't fail to be warmed by their beautiful folk stories ...”

Drum Media

  “The second EP from this captivating brother and sister duo is even more introspective than their first …”  

Kathy McCabe, Daily Telegraph

OZ & UK TOURDATES

MARCH

TUESDAY 20 TH – THE BORDERLINE, LONDON

Box Office 0870 400 0688 www.livenation.co.uk

APRIL

SUNDAY 1st – WEST COAST BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL, FREMANTLE WA

Tix available from http://www.sunsetevents.com.au/bluesnroots.php /

WEDNESDAY 4 TH – EAST BRUNSWICK CLUB, MELBOURNE

Tix available from  http://www.eastbrunswickclub.com /

FRIDAY 6th – THE GREAT ESCAPE FESTIVAL, SYDNEY

Tix available from http://www.thegreatescape.net.au/festival_info/tickets/ (02) 9209 4614

MONDAY 9TH – THE SHED, SYDNEY EASTER SHOW

Free with entry to the Easter show

WEDNESDAY 11TH – THE ZOO, BRISBANE

Tix available from Oztix - 1300 762 545 / http://www.thezoo.com.au/

SATURDAY 7TH – SOUTHERN ROOTS FESTIVAL, HOBART

Tix available from  http://www.southernrootsfestival.com.au/   1300 762 545

THURSDAY 12 TH – CAMBRIDGE HOTEL, NEWCASTLE 

Tix on sale from www.bigtix.com.au  / The Venue, Beaumont St Beat, The Rock Shop

FRIDAY 13 TH – HERITAGE HOTEL, WOLLONGONG

Tix on sale from the venue 02 4284 5884 / 240 Princes Hwy Wollongong

SATURDAY 14TH – THE FACTORY, SYDNEY

Tix on sale from Moshtix 02 9209 4614 / www.moshtix.com.au

SUNDAY 15TH – BRASS MONKEY

Tix on sale from the venue 02 9544 3844 / 115A Cronulla St, Cronulla

UK

TUESDAY 20 th – Enterprise, Camden, LONDON –    SOLD OUT!!

WEDNESDAY 21 - Glee Club, Birmingham

THURSDAY 22 – Bay Horse (N. Quarter), Manchester

SATURDAY 24 - King Tuts, Glasgow

SUNDAY 25 - Social, Nottingham

TUESDAY 27 – Enterprise, Camden, London –    SOLD OUT!!

WEDNESDAY 28 – One Eyed Cat, Truro, Cornwall

MARCH

THURSDAY 1 st – Taphouse, St Agnes, Cornwall

FRIDAY 2 nd – The Lifeboat, St Ives, Cornwall

SATURDAY 3 rd – Plymouth University

SUNDAY 4 th – Thekla Social, Bristol

SATURDAY 17 th – Supporting Donavon Frankenreiter – Shepherds Bush Empire

>> For more tour info click here

THE CHURCH 'el momento siguilente' Launch Shows

After starting 2007 with a successful electric tour of Australia with
The Pretenders, the church follow up the release of the critically acclaimed el momento descuidado (the unguarded moment)
with Volume Two in the Liberation Blue Acoustic Series.

'el momento siguiente' (translated - the following moment) will be released in Australia in early February with selected acoustic shows in March.
Dipping into their deep catalogue, the band will be performing a selection of songs from both acoustic releases. This will include the
newly recorded version of The Triffids’ Wide Open Road, new songs, and re workings of other recently recorded popular songs, old and new.

These shows will be the last for some time as the band departs in April for an extensive European Tour.

The Sydney and Melbourne launches will include a special giveaway only available with a ticket to these shows.
Don’t miss out!

We look forward to seeing you for these exclusive performances.

Thursday March 1st Manchester Lane Melbourne VIC
Friday March 2nd Theatre Royal Castlemaine VIC (With special guests GB3)
Monday March 5th The Basement Sydney NSW - Tickets available from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 02 9209 4614 )
& Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au
Dinner and show tickets can be purchased direct from The Basement - Phone 02 9251 2797

ALEX LLOYD Last shows in Australia before moving to London with Special Guests, Joel Plaskett (Canada)

During the course of his illustrious career, the very talented and multi award winning singer/songwriter, Alex Lloyd, has achieved a phenomenal degree of success across Australia. Now having released his much anticipated fourth (& self titled) studio album, Alex is once again pursuing greater heights with a temporary move to London for 2007 to write and collaborate for his next album as well as including touring commitments in the UK & Europe.

Having had an exceptional year with the radio hits, ‘Never Meant To Fail’ and ‘The Wonder' from the platinum selling self titled album, it's now time for Alex to concentrate on new material
Despite now becoming a household name, Alex Lloyd is, quite simply, one of the finest and most popular singer-songwriters Australia has produced. His three solo albums – 1999’s ‘Black The Sun’, 2001’s ‘Watching Angels Mend’ and 2003’s ‘Distant Light’ - have collectively sold more than half a million copies and following the release of each album Alex has been awarded an ARIA for Best Male Artist (2000, 2001, 2003).

As a special treat, Alex Lloyd will be performing two intimate (full band) shows at Sydney's iconic venue, The Basement, & with a very limited capacity. With special guest support, Joel Plaskett (with band touring Australia and being a major star in his home territory, Canada) these shows are destined to sell out fast. Details as follows:

IMC presents
ALEX LLOYD with Special Guests, Joel Plaskett (Canada)
2 SPECIAL NIGHTS WITH LIMITED CAPACITY
Sunday March 11th & Monday March 12th - The Basement Sydney
Tickets available from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 02 9209 4614 )
& Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au
Dinner and show tickets can be purchased direct from The Basement - Phone 02 9251 2797

NEWSFLASH - WOLFMOTHER HAVE WON A GRAMMY AWARD!!!!

IMC Special News Release

Check it out..WOLFMOTHER HAVE WON A GRAMMY AWARD!
A very special moment in time & Australian Music history in the making.
How bloody exciting & incredibly overwhelming

Massive congrats to Wolfmother.

That's about all we can say right now. Read more here:

WOLFMOTHER GRAMMY (News.com)

NEWSFLASH - TONI COLLETTE & THE FINISH ANNOUNCE NATIONAL TOUR

Up There Management & IMC Agency Proudly Present

An Evening With The Rather Brilliant
TONI COLLETTE & THE FINISH
NATIONAL TOUR 07
In conjunction with the release of the stunning new single ‘Look Up’


Ladies & gentlemen, after much fast yet careful planning, it is with great pleasure that we once again are able to present the exquisite sounds and superb writing talents of the iconic Australian actress Toni Collette together with her most talented and amazing band, The Finish, who will once again be performing a select few (& rare) set of dates coinciding with the release of the brilliant new single ‘Look Up’ from the stunning debut album, ‘Beautiful Awkward Pictures’. If there's one track on the 'Beautiful Awkward Pictures' album that shines more brightly than others, it is 'Look Up'. Fans, reviewers and radio programmers that have heard the album have all highlighted this track as a glorious and uplifting piece of song writing by Toni Collette, coupled with an arrangement that allows her vocals to really shine and the band to rise with her to heart pounding heights.

The agreed recording ethos was that performance would hold sway over studio trickery, feeling over formula, and with this release that becomes very obvious. Producer and friend, musician Willy Zygier and award-winning engineer and producer Paul McKercher have taken a back seat and allowed Toni & the Finish to stretch their musical wings and soar, delivering four minutes of wonderous inspiration.

The album 'Beautiful Awkward Pictures' is a modest collection of musical gems, at times raw, at times rich, and unapologetically eclectic in style. The lush string arrangements support Toni's powerful but vulnerable vocal skills while piano strains permeate the entire recording.

This is Toni's debut album & it contains eleven self-penned tracks written over the last ten years and charts her growth as a person and an artist. Laying herself open in her usual honest and unaffected way, these lyrics are often poetic, intimate observations of life and the world around her and this makes for a heady, soul-stirring mix.

Having now found limited time within an unbelievably hectic work schedule, Toni Collette and the Finish will (for the first time since the release of ‘Beautiful Awkward Pictures’) travel the entire nation playing extremely limited dates in each capital city. Selling out all shows on her last limited run of dates, this is a tour not to be missed.

'Look Up’ is accompanied by a stunning new video directed by the very talented Paul Goldman & Alice Bell (the genius partnership behind the award winning movie, Suburban Mayhem) which can currently be seen on rotation on all music orientated programs and channels.

Currently in the midst of universal acclaim and many a prestigious award nomination for her brilliant performance in the hit movie 'Little Miss Sunshine', our very own Toni will be taking some time out from the 'limelight' (so to speak) so as to pursue this, the first National tour for Toni Collette And The Finish. Make sure to get in early as tickets will sell fast!



TONI COLLETTE & THE FINISH – tour dates

NSW

* Thursday March 1st – Gasworks (The Albion Hotel), Parramatta, NSW
Tickets from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 02 9209 4614 ) & Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au

* Friday March 2nd - The Gaelic Club, Sydney, NSW
Tickets from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 02 9209 4614 ) & Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au

* Saturday March 3rd – The Whitlam Theatre, Revesby Workers Club. NSW
Tickets available online at www.revesbyworkers.com.au & venue box office ph: 02 9772 2100) & Ticketmaster - Phonecharge: 136 100 & www.ticketmaster.com.au

VIC
* Wednesday March 7th - The Peninsula Lounge, Moorooduc VIC
Tickets available from the venue. Ph: 03 5978 8955 & Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au

* Thursday March 8th - The Prince Of Wales Hotel, St Kilda VIC
Tickets on sale from The Prince. Ph: 03 9536 1168 7 www.princebandroom.com.au
and Ticketek. Phone: 132 849. www.ticketek.com.au

SA
* Friday March 9th – Fowlers Live, Adelaide SA
Tickets avialable from Venuetix. Phone: 08 8225 8888 & www.venuetix.com.au & CIB ticketing Ph: 08 8231 0824

WA
* Saturday March 10th - The Rosemount, Perth. WA
Tickets on sale from Ticketek. Phone: 132 849. www.ticketek.com.au. Also available
from 78 Records , Mills Records & Planet Video. PH: (08) 9328 7464

* Sunday March 11th – Fly By Night Club, Fremantle WA
Tickets on sale from Ticketek. Phone: 132 849. www.ticketek.com.au Also available
from 78 Records , Mills Records & Planet Video. PH: (08) 9328 7464


QLD
* Thursday March 15th – The Tivoli, Brisbane
Tickets available from The Tivoli. Ph: 07 3852 1711, Rockinghorse & Skinnys Records
And Ticketek. Phone bookings: 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

* Friday March 16th - The Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta QLD
Tickets on sale from the venue - ph: 07 5536 9311 and online www.coolyhotel.oztix.com.au
& selected outlets (check http://www.thecoolyhotel.com.au/)

* Saturday March 17th - The Great Northern, Byron Bay NSW
Tickets on sale from the venue - Ph: 02 6685 6454 & www.byronbayentertainment.com & oztix
PH: 1 300 762 545

WOLFMOTHER COME HOME FOR A WHIRLWIND TOUR IN MARCH

After packing major venues right around the world during 2006 WOLFMOTHER have announced that they will return home in March / April for a handful of very special concerts.

It’s been a triumphant year for the Sydney trio with over a million global sales for their acclaimed debut album and the accolades are still rolling in.

Internationally, their CD made the Best Albums lists in Spin, NME and U.S. Rolling Stone for 2006, while the band was nominated for a Pollstar Concert Industry Award in the category of Best New Touring Artist.

The trio has also been nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Release and they are hot tips to also receive a nomination at the Brit Awards.

Here at home WOLFMOTHER swept the ARIA Awards late last year (including the Best Group Award) and they were also handed the gong for the publicly voted Channel V Oz Artist of the Year. They recently blitzed the Falls and Southbound festivals propelling their album back into the Aussie top 10 an extraordinary 60 weeks after its initial release!


Now 2007 will start in the same way that 2006 finished … with lots more WOLFMOTHER touring.

The band will hit the ground running in Japan for a whirlwind run of dates at the end of this month, before heading back to the UK, Europe and Canada in February/March to play their largest headline tour of those markets to date including sold out shows at London’s famous Hammersmith Apollo.


They will then head home for this very special tour in March/April. Special guests on the band’s own shows will be post punk sonic rockers Wolf & Cub who are also touring with Wolfmother on most of their overseas dates.

Tickets on sale MONDAY JANUARY 29TH


Thursday March 29th - University Of Canberra Refectory, ACT
Tickets available from Ticketek. www.ticketek.com.au Phone Charge: 132 849
Over 18's only. Photo ID required

Friday March 30th - Kryal Castle, Ballarat - Melbourne, VICTORIA
(presented in conjunction with University Of Ballarat Students Association)
Forbes Rd (off Western Highway), Ballarat.
Tickets available from Ticketek. www.ticketek.com.au Phone Charge: 132 849
UBSA Office, Mt Helen Campus, Ballarat (03) 5327 9450
Leading Edge Music, Bridge Mall, Ballarat (03) 5331 6841
Licensed / All ages show. General Admission. PhotoID required if you wish to drink alcohol. No Pass Outs.

Saturday March 31st - West Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Perth, WA

Tuesday April 3rd - Newcastle Panthers (Cnr King & Union Streets), NSW
Tickets from Panthers Ticket info line: 02 4926 2700 & www.panthers.com.au
Also available from Moshtix www.moshtix.com.au & ph: (02) 9209 4614
Information for members & their guests

Thursday April 5th - East Coast Blues & Roots Festival, Byron Bay

Friday April 6th - The Great Escape, Sydney NSW

Monday April 9th - Barr Smith Lawns, Adelaide Uni, SA
(Entry Via Gate 8 - Victoria Drive)
Tickets on available from Venuetix. Phone: 08 8225 8888 & www.venuetix.com.au
CIB ticketing Ph: 08 8231 0824 Licensed / All ages show. General Admission.
photo ID required if you wish to drink alcohol. . No Pass Outs

This tour is proudly supported by VIDEO HITS

>> For more tour info click here

ANGUS & JULIA STONE ANNOUNCE OZ & UK TOUR

The beginning of last year saw the formation of Angus & Julia Stone when they decided it made much more sense to work together than playing music alone.   They pulled their demo songs together and created their debut EP “Chocolates & Cigarettes” which has gone on to do pretty exciting things.

Whilst in the UK in the latter part of the year, they were invited into Chris Potter's studio (The Verve/Richard Ashcroft) to record…..   In the meantime Fran Healy from UK band Travis who is a label mate, heard their debut EP and also invited them to his house to record.   These recordings will be released as a companion piece with the first EP, initially as a single disc entitled “Heart Full of Wine” on 3rd February then as a double EP on 10 th March.

Angus & Julia Stone will be heading out on their ‘Heart Full of Wine' tour in February in both Australia and the UK along with picking up some Festivals along their travels.   They will also be releasing some lovely self-directed videos from these EP's which you can view onwww.youtube.com/angusandjuliastone in the coming months.   … as Music Week UK rightly stated…. “Catch them before they go electric”.

JANUARY

THURSDAY 25 th – THE BIG DAY OUT , SYDNEY

FRIDAY 26 th – THE ROCKS FESTIVAL, SYDNEY

FEBRUARY

THURSDAY 1 st – TROUBADOUR, BRISBANE + Pikelet – on sale 15 th January

Level 2, 322 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley 4006

Tix available from Oztix - 1300 762 545 / http://troubadour.oztix.com.au

FRIDAY 2 nd – THE VANGUARD, SYDNEY + Pikelet (nearly sold out)

42 King Street, Newtown

Tix on sale from Moshtix - 02 9209 4614 / http://www.moshtix.com.au

SATURDAY 3 rd – DAY ON THE GREEN , The Hunter Valley with The Pretenders, Paul Kelly & The Church.

WED 7 th – NORTHCOTE SOCIAL CLUB, MELB + Guy Blackman on sale 15 th Jan

301 High St Northcote VIC 3070
Tix from venue - 03 9486 1677 / http://www.northcotesocialclub.com

THURSDAY 8 TH – JIVE, ADELAIDE + Pikelet on sale 15 th Jan

181 Hindley street, Adelaide SA 5000 |

Tix on sale from Venuetix - 08 8225 8888 / http://www.venuetix.com.au /

SATURDAY 10 th – PERTH INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

Beck's Verandah Bar (Perth Festival Opening night) Tix from BOCS 08 9484 1133 / http://perthfestival.com.au

Pikelet is the solo project of Evelyn Morris (Baseball, True Radical Miracle) and her live performances is a captivating experience.   Using a looping device and playing a range of instruments including guitar and piano accordion, Evelyn creates a rich polyphonic platform, completing the picture with her singing and looped vocal harmonies.    http://www.myspace.com/ovalyn 

Guy Blackman is a former indie-Nazi veteran of Australia's 90s fanzine and tape label underground, he now plays sensitive piano ballads that aim to make straight white men feel slightly uncomfortable by confronting them with his renegade sexuality. He calls himself an "Adult Contemporary Faggot".

  www.myspace.com/guyblackman

UK

MONDAY 19 th – RADIO 2 performance with Mark Radcliffe – to listen on line go to:   http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/radcliffe/

TUESDAY 20 th – Enterprise, Camden, LONDON

WEDNESDAY 21 - Glee Club, Birmingham

THURSDAY 22 – Bay Horse (N. Quarter), Manchester

SATURDAY 24 - King Tuts, Glasgow

SUNDAY 25 - Social, Nottingham

TUESDAY 27 – Enterprise, Camden, London

WEDNESDAY 28 – One Eyed Cat, Truro, Cornwall

MARCH

THURSDAY 1 st – Taphouse, St Agnes, Cornwall

FRIDAY 2 nd – The Lifeboat, St Ives, Cornwall

SATURDAY 3 rd – Plymouth University

SUNDAY 4 th – Thekla Social, Bristol

SATURDAY 17 th – Supporting Donavon Frankenreiter – Shepherds Bush Empire

>> For more tour info click here

PNAU CELEBRATE NYE

Electronic geniuses and one of Australia's dance music favourites, PNAU, have now completed the recording of their new & follow up album to 2003’s brilliant ‘Again’. Once again, we can attest to the fact that this soon to be released new (and as yet untitled) album contains some of the finest...magnificent even...Pnau tracks ever written. We've heard it; we love it; and we know you will too!
We'll be sure as ready to fill you in as soon as we get the update on release. In the meantime, Pnau perform another of their rare ‘club mode’ dates at the huge Sound Clash event taking place at The Factory (105 Victoria Rd; Enmore. NSW). on NYE - Sunday December 31st. Also featuring Pnau maestro, Nick Littlemore’s other amazing band, Teenager, it's a star studded line including Damn Arms, New Zealand’s Die! Die! Die!, Regular John and much more
Limited tickets on sale now from: http://www.moshtix.com.au

>> For more tour info click here

THE MORNING AFTER GIRLS RETURN HOME

"Imagine what Primal Scream would sound like if Bobby Gillespie layered his years of experience on top of one another...Imagine if The Kills sounded like they wanted to have sex with you rather than each other......8/10" -Simon Hayes Budgen, NME

After ten months of extensive touring back and forth across the Atlantic, The Morning After Girls have finally announced their return to Australia. 2006 saw them playing packed out rooms in the UK at Reading and Leeds, T in the Park, Latitude, Oxegen and in the US at the CMJ and SXSW music festivals. On top of that they played some coveted gigs on the NME Brat Tour, Zane Lowe's Gonzo Tour (BBC1 & MTV2), Kerrang Most Wanted and Headlined Club NME... plus radio session highlights with Xfm, BBC6, Kerrang, KCRW and KEXP. During this globe-trotting experience, TMAG have shared the stage with the likes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Duke Spirit, The Dandy Warhols, The Warlocks, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Charlatans, The Editors, Shout Out Louds, and The Bravery to name a few. Before returning to Australia in early December, The Morning After Girls have just completed a sold out three-week London residency and completed a tour with The Brian Jonestown Massacre across the UK. On the way home they did stop off to headline their own show in Japan as well as a coveted instore at Apple s flagship store in downtown Tokyo.

So what's next? Their long awaited and much anticipated debut album of course! With demos done at the Dandy Warhols home studio in Portland, Philadelphia, LA and in hotels and band rooms all over the world, there's a wealth of new material, much of it work-shopped live.

For your chance to hear brand spanking new tracks (as well as classic Morning After Girls tunes), check them out at:

Sydney:

FRIDAY 12TH JANUARY at The Factory - 105 Victoria Rd; Enmore. NSW.
Support comes via the very fabulous CHILDREN COLLIDE and THE GOLDEN AGE.
Tickets on sale now from: http://www.moshtix.com.au

>> For more tour info click here

PNAU CELEBRATE NYE

Electronic geniuses and one of Australia's dance music favourites, PNAU, have now completed the recording of their new & follow up album to 2003’s brilliant ‘Again’. Once again, we can attest to the fact that this soon to be released new (and as yet untitled) album contains some of the finest...magnificent even...Pnau tracks ever written. We've heard it; we love it; and we know you will too!
We'll be sure as ready to fill you in as soon as we get the update on release. In the meantime, Pnau perform another of their rare ‘club mode’ dates at the huge Sound Clash event taking place at The Factory (105 Victoria Rd; Enmore. NSW). on NYE - Sunday December 31st. Also featuring Pnau maestro, Nick Littlemore’s other amazing band, Teenager, it's a star studded line including Damn Arms, New Zealand’s Die! Die! Die!, Regular John and much more
Limited tickets on sale now from: http://www.moshtix.com.au

>> For more tour info click here

THE MORNING AFTER GIRLS RETURN HOME

"Imagine what Primal Scream would sound like if Bobby Gillespie layered his years of experience on top of one another...Imagine if The Kills sounded like they wanted to have sex with you rather than each other......8/10" -Simon Hayes Budgen, NME

After ten months of extensive touring back and forth across the Atlantic, The Morning After Girls have finally announced their return to Australia. 2006 saw them playing packed out rooms in the UK at Reading and Leeds, T in the Park, Latitude, Oxegen and in the US at the CMJ and SXSW music festivals. On top of that they played some coveted gigs on the NME Brat Tour, Zane Lowe's Gonzo Tour (BBC1 & MTV2), Kerrang Most Wanted and Headlined Club NME... plus radio session highlights with Xfm, BBC6, Kerrang, KCRW and KEXP. During this globe-trotting experience, TMAG have shared the stage with the likes of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Duke Spirit, The Dandy Warhols, The Warlocks, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, The Charlatans, The Editors, Shout Out Louds, and The Bravery to name a few. Before returning to Australia in early December, The Morning After Girls have just completed a sold out three-week London residency and completed a tour with The Brian Jonestown Massacre across the UK. On the way home they did stop off to headline their own show in Japan as well as a coveted instore at Apple s flagship store in downtown Tokyo.

So what's next? Their long awaited and much anticipated debut album of course! With demos done at the Dandy Warhols home studio in Portland, Philadelphia, LA and in hotels and band rooms all over the world, there's a wealth of new material, much of it work-shopped live.

For your chance to hear brand spanking new tracks (as well as classic Morning After Girls tunes), check them out at:

Sydney:

FRIDAY 12TH JANUARY at The Factory - 105 Victoria Rd; Enmore. NSW.
Support comes via the very fabulous CHILDREN COLLIDE and THE GOLDEN AGE.
Tickets on sale now from: http://www.moshtix.com.au

>> For more tour info click here

DIE! DIE! DIE!

Australian Tour & New EP 'Locust Weeks' in stores November 24th

Connecting the musical dots between Dunedin, Auckland, Chicago, New York
City, and London, Die! Die! Die! are a three-piece band originally from
Dunedin that in just over a year have solidified their reputation as one
of the best bands to emerge from that part of the world in over a
decade. With an emphasis on pummeling, primal rhythms shot through with
shard-like guitar work, Die! Die! Die! create a driving sound that is
immediate and visceral, while retaining enough melody to keep their
songs in your head long after their set has come to a close.

Formed in November 2003, Die! Die! Die! quickly bought a van and started
playing as many shows in as many towns as they could in both New Zealand
and Australia, including both Homebake and Meredith festivals, support
slots for Wire and Franz Ferdinand, two large-scale national tour
supports already this year for the reformed Straightjacket Fits and then
the renamed Shihad, and numerous shows in the USA and UK.

Die! Die! Die! left New Zealand in March 2005 for an extensive tour of
the USA - where they recorded their debut album with Steve Albini
(Nirvana, Pixies, Shellac) at his studio Electrical Audio in Chicago -
before heading to the UK and Sweden. Although the recording went well,
the tour was cut short by bereavement. It was around this time that
their debut eponymous six-track EP recorded with Dale Cotton (HDU,
Dimmer) was released in New Zealand.

Things began to move quickly from there, with the Straightjacket Fits
tour, the return to the UK to master the album at the famed EMI Abbey
Road studios with engineer Steve Rooke, and the Shihad national tour all
completed in a matter of months. Now having toured the US as sole
support to Aussie compatriots Wolfmother, a stunning debut at March
2006's SXSW Festival, a high profile residency in New York City and a
massive amount of industry buzz, the band is embarking on two UK tours
to support their first UK single, Ashtray! Ashtray! in August-October
2006. Come early November, the band will return to New York City for
CMJ, and then will be touring New Zealand in November and December to
support their upcoming EP, out on Etch N Sketch in Australia.

Wed Nov 29th - Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast QLD
Tickets From Venue - 07 5446 2333
Thu Nov 30th - Shamrock Hotel, Brisbane QLD + Guests, The Party Hut
Sat Dec 2nd - Homebake Festival, Sydney QLD - Sold Out
Sun Dec 3rd - Mona Vale Hotel, Sydney (Northern Beaches) NSW - With
guests, Children Collide
Tickets From Venue -02 9999 4214 & Moshtix -
www.moshtix.com.au

Thu Dec 7th - The Bizzo's, Carringbah, Sydney - NSW + Guests
Fri Dec 8th - The Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle NSW - With Guests
Children Collide & Noise Light
Tickets From Venue - 02 4962 2459 & Moshtix -
www.moshtix.com.au
Sat Dec 9th - Spectrum, Sydney NSW With Guests Children Collide
Tickets From Moshtix - www.moshtix.com.au

Wed Dec 13th - The Barwon Club, Geelong VIC + guests
Thu Dec 14th - The Newmarket Hotel, Bendigo VIC + guests
Fri Dec 15th - TBC - VIC
Sat Dec 16th - Bootleg, Melb VIC + The Morning After Girls, Damn
Arms, Batrider and more

Thu Dec 21st - Prince of Wales Hotel, Bunbury WA
Tickets from Prince of Wales Hotel and
http://www.heatseeker.com.au

Fri Dec 22nd - Amplifier Bar, Perth WA
Tickets from 78 Records, Mills Records, Planet
Video and http://www.heatseeker.com.au
Sat Dec 23 - Mojos Bar, North Fremantle WA
Tickets from 78 Records, Mills Records, Planet
Video and http://www.heatseeker.com.au

>> For more tour info click here

CUT COPY LIVE ON NEW YEARS EVE!

Cut Copy will be stepping out of the studio and onto the stage performing LIVE for their first headline show of 2007 @ Billboards Nightclub (which just happens to coincide with the biggest celebration on the calendar - New Years EVE)! With a brand new set showcasing all new songs + a stack of old favourites, this will be the first opportunity to hear these brand spanking new songs from one of Australia's most popular electro cross-over bands.
Adding to the celebrations, Cut Copy are presenting a lineup to end all lineups in what will be the party of the year. Joining the Cutters will be The Midnight Juggernauts (live), AJAX (no 1 and exclusive to Melbourne for NYE)Riot in Belgium (relish records), Toto and the Tornado (very special guest Dj's)

Tickets are strictly limited and are on sale now from Ticketek, InTheMix.com.au, Polyester, Billboard Nightclub, Don't Come & Central Station

>> For more tour info click here

IMC Presents 'AN EVENING WITH GOTYE'

Gotye is Wally De Backer. He plays drums, percussion and piano, and he writes, sings and produces tracks at his home, in Mentone, Victoria, Australia. Gotye’s sound is a melting pot of samples from sources far and wide, mixed with Wally's home recorded sounds to form original songs that are as much influenced by the ’80’s British electro of Depeche Mode and mock-lounge pop of Roxy Music, as the scratchy sounds of old noir soundtracks and majestic orchestras of John Barry and Henry Mancini.

The cut’n'paste approach of hip-hop djs also figures prominently in the arrangements, inspired especially by the musicality of San Francisco's finest sample- composers, DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist. The results are songs that both reference and incorporate styles and sounds of the past, while showcasing Wally's unique songwriting in a broad web of sonic environments. Wally songs display the diversity of his listening interests, incorporating sounds from a wide spectrum of sources. They encompass a variety of styles, tempos and textures in their mix of organic and electronic sources, experimenting with form and tone while nevertheless clearly exhibiting Wally's love of pop music (in any of its manifestations and mutations over the last half a century).

And with such an eclectic yet brilliant synopsis of the world that is Gotye, we here at IMC are excited to announce that the extremely talented Wally De Backer will be presenting his Gotye extravaganza live on stage
with a cast of thousands (well....sort of) - and including a string section to cover those complex bits & pieces so richly portrayed on the album. It's ONE SHOW ONLY with tickets on sale now - see below for further details

IMC Proudly Presents

An evening with
GOTYE
+ Special Guests, The Basics, Jordie Lane (solo acoustic) & DJ A13 (The Red Eyes)

Friday November 24th - The Prince Of Wales
Tickets on sale now from The Prince. Ph: 03 9536 1168 & www.princebandroom.com.au
Missing Link, Polyester, Greville and Ticketek. Phone: 132 849. www.ticketek.com.au


The album 'Like Drawing Blood' out now thru Creative Vibes

>> For more tour info click here

ART OF FIGHTING TOUR

Having just put the finishing touches on their third album, Art of Fighting announce a run of east coast shows to end the year. To coincide, the band release Eastbound, the first cut from the new album. The single will also including additional album track Night on Night and will be available for sale at shows and online. Art of Fighting have spellbound audiences from Taiwan to Berlin this year and this is a rare opportunity to catch live them on their home turf.

Thursday 9th November - @ Newtown, Sydney
Tickets on sale now from Moshtix http://www.moshtix.com.au/   Ph - 02 9209 4614, and all Moshtix outlets

Friday 10th November - The Zoo, Brisbane
Tickets on sale now from Oztix, 1300 762 545,  http://imc.oztix.com.au/    Rockinghorse, Skinny's, The Zoo

Saturday 18th November - Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets on sale now from Corner Box Office, 03 9427 9198, http://www.cornerhotel.com/ , Polyster Records

>> For more tour info click here

TONI COLLETTE & THE FINISH Proudly Present The Debut Album            'Beautiful Awkward Pictures' and RARE Tour Dates

Ladies & gentlemen, after much fanfare and many a cryptic hint, it is with great pleasure that we are finally (and officially) able to present the exquisite velvet voice and superb writing talents of the iconic Australian actress Toni Collette, who on October 7, will independently release her debut album ‘Beautiful Awkward Pictures’ with her band The Finish. Whilst the wait has seemingly been a virtual eternity, it is both important and of interest to note that Toni has always sung - in fact as a teenager she sang jingles for Triple J and of course we all remember her beautiful vocal performances in highly acclaimed films ‘Cosi’ and ‘Connie and Carla’.

As the story unfolds, it is obvious that Toni has been writing music for a very long time – even one of the tracks on this album was penned when she was 22 years old. Of course with her busy schedule as a well respected global screen star it has been difficult for Toni to find the right time to record, release and tour her music. Now in 2006, Toni Collette & The Finish will perform a select number of very special album launch shows this coming November culminating in a unique performance at the sold out HOMEBAKE Festival in December at Sydney’s Domain, along side the crème of Australia’s contemporary artists.

'Beautiful Awkward Pictures' charts Toni’s fluctuating emotions as she’s worked her way round the globe and reflects her growth as a person and an artist. Laying herself open in her usual honest and unaffected way, Toni’s lyrics are often poetic, intimate observations of life and the world around her and this makes for an eclectic, soul-stirring mix. All eleven tracks on this stunning album were penned by Toni who enlisted the talents of Willy Zygier to co-produce and Paul Mc Kercher (Augie March/ You Am I/ The Cruel Sea/ Eskimo Joe) to mix the album. Toni Collette & The Finish features accomplished musicians in their own right, including Toni Collette’s husband Dave Galafassi on drums and percussion, singer/songwriter Glenn Richards (Augie March) guitar, Pete Farley on bass and David Lane on piano.

Of this ‘beautifully awkward’ album so long in the making, Toni Collette said,
“I never wanted this record to be a big loud statement. I just wanted it to be quiet, organic and very old school, cruisey in a lo-fi kind of way. It’s like in life there are the people who talk a lot and need a lot of attention and then there is someone who is really quiet - I want my record to be like that quiet person. The more you get to know it, the more you like it”

The title track from the album is a rich musical gem, fragile and unapologetically eclectic in style. The lush string arrangements support Toni's powerful but vulnerable vocal skills while piano strains permeate the entire recording. There are no tracks on the 'Beautiful Awkward Pictures' album that showcase better the gorgeous, haunting voice with which Toni has been blessed. It was one of the last written before recording the collection and as such is a reflection of where Toni currently sits as an artist. She is, like us all, susceptible to the normal human frailties that we associate with the loss of love and yet determined to strive to maintain bliss. The stunning video for ‘Beautiful Awkward Pictures’ was shot at dawn on a beach south of Los Angeles by the 'Aussie Mafia', a loose collection of Australian film makers living in America. Produced and directed by Nash Edgerton this piece of art also sees his brother Joel make a brief cameo and was filmed as a one shot take, it captures the mood of the track magnificently.

Of the forthcoming live performances, Toni Collette said,
“This music has been living within for so many years. It's really exciting and quite a relief to share the songs and make it a reality. This is definitely the record I wanted to make. I am so lucky to play music with the band that I have and we're all looking forward to the live shows in November.”

TONI COLLETTE & THE FINISH – tour dates

NSW
Thursday Nov 9th - The Basement, Sydney, NSW
Tickets from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au & ph: 02 9209 4614 ) & Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au

Friday Nov 10th - @ Newtown, Newtown RSL, Sydney, NSW
Tickets from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au& ph: 02 9209 4614 ) & Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au

Saturday Nov 11th - The Heritage Hotel, Wollongong, NSW
Tickets from the venue. www.heritagehotel.com.au Phone Charge: 02 4284 5884

Sunday Nov 12th - The Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW
Tickets from The Venue www.brassmonkey.com.au Phone Charge: 02 9544 3844

VIC
Thursday Nov 16th – Ruby’s Lounge, Belgrave, VIC
Tickets from Moshtix (www.moshtix.com.au& ph: 02 9209 4614 ) & Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au

Friday Nov 17th - The Gershwin Room, The Esplanade Hotel, St Kilda, VIC
Tickets from the venue & Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au. Also from Polyester & Missing Link.

Saturday Nov 18th - The Northcote Social Club, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets from NSC box office - ph; 03 9486 1677 & www.northcotesocialclub.com

Sunday Nov 19th -East Brunswick Club, Melbourne, VIC
Tickets from the venue PH: 03  9388 9794 & www.eastbrunswickclub.com

Saturday Dec 2nd – The HOMEBAKE Festival, The Domain, Sydney City, NSW – SOLD OUT

>> For more tour info click here

THE CHURCH - MAGNETIC STRIP TOUR

Fresh from a pivotal five week US tour culminating in a sold-out show at the American Music Hall in San Francisco, the church arrive in Australia for a theatre tour that brings an end to the last two years of “intimate and acoustic” concerts.
Electric and dynamically explosive – the new album “ Uninvited, Like The Clouds” finally gets its full launch at home, four months after its critically acclaimed release through Liberation.

"the church are, at heart and their best, psychedelic electricians, and their full-volume shows in recent years have been ringing endorsements for their stubborn longevity."
- David Fricke, Rolling Stone USA (Live at Irving Plaza, 10 August 2006)

Having fully explored the “acoustic re-invention” of songs old and new, with their 2004 CD “ El Momento Descuidado”, the church return to full electric mode in support of their latest offering “Uninvited, Like The Clouds”.
“Uninvited, Like The Clouds” has received adoring praise all around the world and the band’s acoustic album launches here in June were completely sold out.

"This album, arriving in the 26th year of their career, is a triumph from the beginning ... It distils every facet of their distinctive sound without necessarily borrowing from their classic songs, whether it is their dreamy, hypnotic art rock or psychedelic pop rock.
- Kathy McCabe DAILY TELEGRAPH SYDNEY - 4/5 STARS

The church – magnetic strip tour coincides with the release a new four track single “Easy” which features three exclusive live acoustic tracks: Day 5 (‘the new album’s most timeless moment’) and two classics from the band’s 26 year catalogue – “Constant in Opal” and “Its No Reason” – the latter a seldom performed favourite.

Another “sometimes not included”, but greater favourite “ Under The Milky Way”, saw its performance of a lifetime when the band combined with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to open the Commonwealth Games earlier this year.

Joining the church – magnetic strip tour as special guests will be Sydney’s The Valentinos. Hitchcock’s Regret front man Mark Moldre will also join the line-up in Sydney and Melbourne.

the church – magnetic strip tour dates

* Fri Sept 29th ADELAIDE – GOVERNOR HINDMARSH - Tickets on sale from Venuetix. Phone: 8225 8888 & www.venuetix.com.au
With Guests The Valentinos

* Sat Sept 30th SYDNEY – REVESBY WORKERS, WHITLAM THEATRE - Tickets available from venue box office ph: 02 9772 2100 & Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au
With Guests

* Fri Oct 6th EUMUNDI - JOE’S WATERHOLE - Tickets avaiable from the venue
The Valentinos

* Sat Oct 7th BRISBANE - THE TIVOLI THEATRE - Tickets available from Ticketek - Phonecharge: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au
With Guests The Valentinos

* Fri Oct 13th SYDNEY - THE ENMORE THEATRE - Tickets available from Enmore theatre Box Office. Ph 02 9550 3666 & Ticketek. Ph: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au
With Guests Mark Moldre & The Valentinos

* Sat Oct 14th MELBOURNE - THE NATIONAL THEATRE - Tickets available from National theatre Box Office & Ticketek. Ph: 132 849 & www.ticketek.com.au
With Guests, Mark Moldre & The Valentinos

>> For more tour info click here

Grooveon.com.au presents...

THE BLOCK PARTY TOUR

Starring DJ Peril, N'fa, Suburban Intellect & local guests

Hot on the heels of DJ Perils ‘King of The Beats’ and N’fa’s ‘Cause and Effect’ solo artist albums comes the announcement that the two members of 1200 techniques and up and comers Suburban Intellect are hitting the road for a national tour which is guaranteed to be one to remember.

With over 20 scene-shaping years in the hip hop biz under his belt, there are few Australian artists who could claim to know as much about rocking crowds as Peril. As a DJ, Peril is known Australia wide for his ability to get even the most static dancefloor warmed up and grooving, supporting everyone from Busta Rhymes to M.I.A, Talib Kweli, Supernatural, Bahamadia, Lincoln Park and Jean Grae among many others. As 1200 Techniques DJ/producer, Peril’s deft studio skills saw the trio transcend their underground status to become the first Australian hip hop group to cross over into the mainstream, winning an ARIA in 2002. Now Peril has taken his contribution to Australian hip hop to the next level, with his debut artist album ‘King of the Beats’ featuring the smash singles ‘About To Blow’ and ‘Rock Ya Baby’ and a host of collaborations which have seen the album garnering acclaim far and wide since its release.

As the frontman of groundbreaking hip hop act 1200 Techniques, N'fa captivated audiences with his raw and edgy performances. Now, with the group on a break, the MC returns with his debut solo album "Cause an Effect". The collaborations on his record are indicative of N'fa’s credibility and talent including team-ups with the likes of Roots Manuva, Mr Yoshiaki from Black Eyed Peas, The Deceptikonz from New Zealand and of course DJ Peril. The debut single "Cause an Effect" got major love from radio across the country including Triple J, Nova and The Edge, with the Heath Ledger directed video clip being branded as ‘ripe clip of the week’ on Channel V as well as also gaining rotation on Video Hits and MTV. N'fa's live following continues to build due to his performances at Festivals including Homebake, Pyramid Rock and Splendour in the Grass festivals.

MC’s Surreal & Nate B have been honing their skills as Suburban Intellect for some time now. In recent years Surreal has established himself as one of the premier freestylers in the country, taking out the Melbourne heats of the Australian Battle for Supremacy in 2004. Together with brilliant lyricist Nate B, the duo joined up with teamed up with producer DJ Peril to create that perfect hip hop threesome who are known for getting down and dirty with some hard hitting beats and rhymes. Suburban Intellect were firmly put on the map when their single ‘its about to blow’ was embraced by radio and hip hop lovers alike late in 2005 and since then the hype has steadily been building. For the block party tour, well known drummer Ritchie C will add an extra element to the show which will ensure that their show will be both explosive and funky.

Peril, N’fa and Suburban Intellect are everything you’d want in a live show and much more. If you loved 1200 Techniques and always wished for a follow-up, your dreams have been answered! Featuring local Djs and live acts at each event, The block party tour is guaranteed to be loads of fun!


Tour dates & details

Thursday 17th August - The Northern Star, Newcastle NSW Tix from www.bigtix.com.au
Friday 18th August - Beach Road Hotel, Bondi, NSW
Saturday 19th August - The Spectrum, Darlinghurst, NSW Tix from www.moshtix.com.au

Thursday 24th August - The Pub, Bendigo VIC Tix from the venue & Freestyle Extreme
Friday 25th August - Karova Lounge, Ballarat VIC Tix from the venue & Leading Edge Music
Saturday 26th August - The Corner, Richmond. VIC Tix from Corner Box Office. Ph: 03 9427 9198,
online bookings www.cornerhotel.com

Thursday 31st August - Rocket Bar, Adelaide, SA Tix from the www.venuetix.com.au & CIB Ticketing
Friday 1st September - Norfolk Basement, Fremantle WA Tix from 78 Records, Mills Records, Planet Video, Norfolk Hotel and www.heatseeker.com.au
Saturday 2nd September - The Manor, Perth, WA Tix from 78 Records, Mills Records, Planet Video and www.heatseeker.com.au


Thursday 7th September - The Zoo, Brisbane QLD Tix from www.thezoo.com.au or PH: 1300 762 545, Rockinghorse, Skinnys, Butterbeats, Mosh Pit, Music Mania and Sunflower
Friday 8th September - Sol Bar, Sunshine Coast QLD Tix from venue and www.solbarmusic.com
Saturday 9th September - Great Northern, Byron Bay NSW Tix from venue & www.byronbayentertainment.com & Oztix. Ph: 1 300 762 545

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JET COME HOME!

Hirsute Melbourne rockers return home for two very special shows

Melbourne four piece rock outfit Jet are delighted to announce they will return home to play two very special shows in Melbourne and Sydney come the month of August. Having spent the past six months in Los Angeles recording the follow-up to their phenomenally successful debut “Get Born”,   the band are excited to be able to finally preview a swag of new songs from their forthcoming long player, as well as taking the opportunity to dust off all the old favourites.

“After half a year hunkered down over a hot tape machine, we can't wait to get on stage at home again and show people what we've come up with,” said drummer Chris Cester. “These new songs are something else, trust us!”

“Amen!” intoned his calmer, older brother Nic.

Beginning work on the album in January 2006 with 40 songs written, the band worked through them all, perfecting, rejecting and fine tuning until the list was whittled down to 20. These songs formed the basis of the new album. Working again with Dave Sardy as producer, the band settled in to Dave's new Hillside Manor studios and got cracking. The result is a mixture of soul stompin', psychedelic, rock and roll that has been well worth the wait, and bears all the hallmarks of a classic rock album from a band growing in stature as songwriters, without forfeiting any of the energy that made their debut such a monstrous calling card.

With the new album scheduled for September 30 , these two shows in August will be a once-only opportunity to see the band in a barely contained state of excitement at being home again, blasting out a healthy serving of great new cuts before the album is released.

The shows also represent the ONLY chance to see Jet live in Australia in 2006. If you miss these shows, your chance to see the four gents from Melbourne town won't come around again this calendar year.   Having last played on these fair shores in December 2004, headlining Homebake after 2 years of constant touring around the globe, it's been way too long between drinks, and these shows promise to be THE rock and roll ticket of the year.

Tickets on sale 9.00am Thursday August 3 rd from all Ticketek outlets.

JET COME HOME - Australia 2006

Tuesday August 15 th : Melbourne, Forum Theatre

Thursday August 17 th : Sydney, Enmore Theatre

*For further information please contact your local EMI representative or check out  www.musichead.com.au / www.jettheband.com

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SOMETHING FOR KATE TURN ON THE DESERT LIGHTS ACROSS AUSTRALIA

As the brand new album Desert Lights , debuts at number one on the ARIA charts Something for Kate prepare to pack their Cigarettes and Suitcases to head off on the D E S E R T    L I G H T S national tour.

This tour will see the band travel around the nation from August through September and October playing songs from the brand new album and their extensive back catalogue of five studio albums - not to mention the b-sides!

The   D E S E R T     L I G H T S   Tour   is proudly presented by Triple J .

Tickets will go on sale Thu 13 th July at www.somethingforkate.com and Ticketek & the usual outlets .

Wednesday August 30                  UCU, Canberra

Thursday August 31                      Newcastle University Bar on the Hill

Friday Sept 1                        Forum, Sydney

                                                     Entertainment Precinct, Moore Park (fox studios)

Thursday Sept 7                            Tivoli, Brisbane

Friday Sept 8                                 Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta

Saturday Sept 9                            Buderim Tavern, Sunshine Coast

Wednesday Sept 13                      Brothers, Cairns

Thursday Sept 14                          Bombay Rock, Townsville

Friday Sept 15                               Main Street, Mackay

Saturday Sept 16                          Great Western Hotel. Rockhampton

Wednesday Sept 20                      Karova Lounge, Ballarat

Friday Sept 22                               Forum Theatre, Melbourne

Sunday Sept 24                            HQ, Adelaide

Friday October 6                            Capitol, Perth

Saturday October 7                       Prince of Wales, Bunbury

Sunday October 8                         Fly By Night, Fremantle

Thursday October 12                     Curly's Bar, Hobart

Friday October 13                          Saloon Bar, Launceston

www.somethingforkate.com

www.myspace.com/somethingforkateband

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ESKIMO JOE DEBUT AT NUMBER ONE ON ARIA CHART

Warner Music Australia are ecstatic to announce that 2005 Best Group ARIA Award winners, Eskimo Joe's third album, ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine' has stormed in to the Motorola ARIA Album chart at #1 and has sold in excess of GOLD sales in its first week of release. Their hit single, ‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine' continues to hold its position in the Top 10 in the Motorola ARIA Singles Chart for its fourth consecutive week as well as reaching #1 on the ARIA Digital Singles chart.

Eskimo Joe celebrated the fantastic news in their beloved hometown, Perth, and partied the night away with their adoring fans at a special performance at the Amplifier Bar that could be heard live around the nation on the NOVA Network.

A delighted Michael Parisi, Mushroom Records Managing Director and President A&R, Warner Music Australia said the following about the chart result: “I'm thrilled with this debut. Not only is this a watershed day for the new Mushroom Records but it's a fantastic moment for Eskimo Joe. This is the result of years of hard work and genuine songwriting brilliance on the band's part coupled with Mushroom and Warner's undying belief in them. It's now time to take this band to the world”

Ed St John, President and CEO, Warner Music Australia was elated upon hearing the news and said,   "This is a thrilling day for all of us and a real vindication of this amazing band.   Eskimo Joe has delivered the album of their career and it seems like everyone recognises this as an indisputable fact.   Our next priority is to get an international deal for Eskimo Joe. "

The band will be heading overseas in July to showcase their album to Warner Music affiliates in London, Los Angeles and New York before returning to Australia to embark on their national album tour.

‘Black Fingernails, Red Wine' is the ambitious sound of a trio that has grown, both inside the studio and out…. Don't miss this opportunity to see this incredible band in all their live glory.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW from www.eskimojoe.net and the usual outlets.

Wednesday July 26        Plantation Hotel, Coffs Harbour     NSW

Thursday July 27             Newcastle University, Newcastle     NSW

Friday August 4              University of Canberra, Canberra  ACT

Saturday August 19        Buderim Tavern, Sunshine Coast QLD

Thursday August 31        Curly's Bar, Hobart       TAS

PAUL DEMPSEY HELPS THE ANNANDALE HOTEL

    CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY WEEK

LIMITED TICKETS Remaining for Paul Dempsey Solo in Sydney
Paul Dempsey will play a special one-off solo headlining show at Sydney's Annandale Hotel on Thursday 29th June to celebrate the Annandale's 6th Birthday. Tickets for this event are selling fast and limited tickets remain. For ticketing details visit www.annandalehotel.com

ANGUS & JULIA STONE EP LAUNCH

“Her voice has a fractured feel like Texan Folkie Jollie Holland; his has a smoke-on-The-beach drawl …. Bernard Zuel, Sydney Morning Herald

Rough Trade, London has made comparisons to Damien Rice, Portishead, Corrine Bailey-Rae and Paul Simon.

“They are unnaturally good,” is the quote of the night. They have done more than warmed the room – they have won it over, hands down. Between songs the crowd are agape, hanging on the silence and waiting for it to be filled, to the point where you could surely hear a pin drop had there been one - Live review at The Metro, Sydney, 31st May …… hotsource.com


ANGUS & JULIA STONE EP LAUNCH

WEDNESDAY 5TH JULY

THE HOPETOUN

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N'fa Causing An Effect

The first taster from N'fa's forthcoming album is the appropriately titled and recently released 'First Step EP'
The EP is a perfect (re)introduction to N'fa's unique formula and style, while also spotlighting his progression in style.

'First Step' features the hard-hitting "Cause An Effect", the album's title track and an anthem-in-waiting. The EP also features
the lead-heavy "Who Wan Test?", a collaboration with New Zealand hip hop juggernauts, The Deceptikonz (Dawn Raid Entertainment).
It also includes exclusive remixes from Melbourne based hip hop wiz kid Styalz Fuego and club veteran Nick Thayer.

"Cause an Effect" has been featured heavily