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U2 have sold out their Telstra Dome performance on the 24th of March and Telstra Stadium show in Sydney on the 31st of March in little more than an hour this morning.
Both shows set new records for both venues and extra shows will no doubt b... [more]
On top of their headlining announcement at the East Coast International Blues and Roots Festival,
Sigur Ros have also booked in some gigs in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to make the most of their Australian visit.
Shows earlier thi... [more]
Wolfmother was announced this afternoon as the winner of the inaugural 'J Award', Triple J's Australian Album of the Year.
Richard Kingsmill, head of the panel deciding the award said "To put it simply, Wolfmother release... [more]
Thousands of people took advantage of the early start to
The Falls Festival last year by heading along one night early for cinema under the stars. It proved to be a great way to get in early and settle in to your campsite and The Falls Fe... [more]
Big Day Out organisers regret to bring you the news that Californian hardcore band
AFI will no longer be journeying to Australia for the 2006 tour.
The band are currently in the studio working on their new album... [more]
With No #1 debut album, ‘Tea & Sympathy’, under his belt,
Bernard Fanning has been amazing audiences with his unique blend of country-tinged rock at sold out album launch shows at intimate venues across the nation.
Now, Bernard F... [more]
The White Stripes have announced Big Day Out Sideshows for their upcoming visit to Australia.
The Detroit rock duo return to Australia as headliners of the annual Big Day Out touring festival, and have managed to fit a few extra dates in foo... [more]
The first round of artists scheduled to perform from the 13th - 17th April 2006 at the 17th Annual International East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival has been announced today!
With a strong serving of vintage blues, reggae, latin and... [more]
Pennywise return to Australia for a string of dates, bringing with them their balls-to-the-wall attitude and legendary live shows.
On their 8th studio album 'The Fuse', Pennywise have recorded this with more tenacity and vi... [more]
U2 have finally announced they will be bringing the Vertigo Tour to Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney in March 2006.
The shows will be typically 'U2' with reportedly, three 747 airplanes, flying in a video wall 40m w... [more]
Amplified: Sounds from Tasmania is taking place on next week, from Thursday 24 November until Sunday 27 November and will showcase the talents of Tasmania’s music community, and reward the industry’s loyal audiences.
Amplified will h... [more]
Are you going to
The Falls Festival this year? Lorne or Marion Bay? APRA (Australian Performing Rights Assocation) is currently looking for performers to play ‘The APRA People’s Stage’ at this year's Falls Festival at Lorne Victoria... [more]
With the
Big Day Out looking at selling out all 2006 shows in record time, all remaining acts have been announced.
Joining the already amazing line-up next year will be:
Mudvayne, The Go! Team, The Subways, Mylo, DJ James Murphy... [more]
For those who missed out on
Falls Festival tickets, here’s a little bit of good news. The final release of a few hundred tickets for Marion Bay, Tasmania will go on sale next
Friday, 25th November @ The Saloon, Launceston and The Rep... [more]
The
Thirsty Merc gig this Friday 18th November has moved to the
Saloon Bar in Launceston from the Country Club.
Tickets are $25 + bf or $20 + bf for students and are available at the venue - 03 6331 7355 or Mo... [more]
After a hugely successful year abroad, Illionois metallers,
Mudvayne return to Australia for 4 shows early next year.
With sell out tours internationally, you can expect the same for their upcoming shows in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourn... [more]
Rob Thomas, Matchbox 20's frontman returns to Australia for a string of solo performances.
With over 165,000 albums sold in Australia and contributing to 75 million sold worldwide, Rob will no doubt have any problems selling out... [more]
Returning to Australia on the back of an explosive US tour and a critically heralded new album,
Blackalicious head to Hobart as part of their national Australian tour!
Now in the tenth year of their career, Blackalicious is just hitt... [more]
The Falls Festival today announced the third release of acts for both Marion Bay and Lorne over new years!
Returing are crowd favourites and stand outs from previous year's along with some new additions for the Falls faithful.... [more]
Tickets to the Sydney
Big Day Out on Thursday January 26th at Sydney Showground have
SOLD OUT in record time.
However, for those fans that missed out this year, there is still hope! 5000 tickets have been held back by concert or... [more]