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One of contemporary music’s most iconic stars, the legendary
Stevie Wonder, has announced that he will tour Australia this October in what will be his first tour to Australia since the 80's!
The tour will feature an evening of musi... [more]
This Heart Attack has taken breakout Sydney band
Faker to a whole new legion of fans, and with new single
Are You Magnetic? under their belts the band are taking to the road in September on a national headline tour.
Tickets ar... [more]
3 of HIP-HOP'S finest on one stage!
Australia has grown to be one of
Lyrics Born’s hotspots where his live shows have developed a cult following. His upcoming return to Australia was prompted by a request from the Splendour In The... [more]
To celebrate the release of their breathtaking sophomore album,
UNIVERSES,
BIRDS OF TOKYO have announced a huge 24-show national tour. After selling out every show of their ‘Silhouettic’ single tour in May, The UNIVERSES Tou... [more]
The second release from
Martin Martini and The Bone Palace Orchestra strips it right back to all our most primitive, primal, drives and fears. Melbourne-based Martini has built an impressive reputation over the past three years wit... [more]
Okay, so not strictly
music news, but the news of comedian/satirist
George Carlin passing away on Sunday at age 71 from heart failure has still affected us deeply here at The Dwarf. So, having our own medium in which to play, we shal... [more]
iriver MP3 players are behind another initiative to support young artists in the Australian music industry as they prepare to search for Australia?s most talented and creative music and video producers.
The competition is set to commenc... [more]
Tooheys Extra Dry’s
uncharTED is giving one band the chance to play live at the 2008 Splendour In The Grass festival – and the choice is yours!
UncharTED is now in its semi-finals stage, bringing the bands that much closer to the kille... [more]
The Holidays and their self-titled debut EP have already made waves abroad, with USA radio play and plenty of Triple J and community radio support.
Over four cool months, The Holidays will be touring with doo-wop faves Little... [more]
If you draw breath within the boundaries of Australia there is a good chance Magic Dirt will be cranking their scuzz within earshot over the next few months. The Dirt not have a new album (Girl) released July 5, but also have a maaaassive nati... [more]
FROM PUB STAGE TO RECORD DEAL. WATCH THEM GROW AT
THE GREENHOUSE...
Sunday through Thursday at 'The Greenhouse' at Hobart's
Irish Murphy's cultivates quality new local and touring artists such as:... [more]
Nicky Bomba gets back to basics with his first ever solo tour:‘Jah In The Moment’, supported nationally By Vorn Doolette.
The forthcoming album Food and Shelter is set for release late 2008.
Nicky Bomba ‘Jah in the Moment’ Tour... [more]
Carpathian set on a full Australian Tour to celebrate their latest record,
Isolation. The tour will commence in July, where they will be touring with Break Even and The Broderick. Tickets go on sale
June 11.... [more]
Melbourne indie pop band
British India return with a new single
I Said I’m Sorry from their upcoming second album
Thieves, out Saturday 19 July.
To celebrate their new album British India are pleased to announce t... [more]
THE GREAT ESCAPE combines the convenience of the city with the adventure of camping, all wrapped up in a sensational music festival experience – event tickets include the right to pitch your tent on the grounds of the Armory for a fantast... [more]
Just back from representing Australia at the ATP vs Pitchfork Festival in the UK, Melbourne three-piece and darlings of music lovers the world over,
EVEN announce an Australian tour to launch
Sister Rock the second single from its in... [more]
The very quickly Sold Out Splendour in the Grass 2008 expands it's line-up todaym with the second and final announcement of artists.
Joining the other stars on the day this August 2 and 3 will be the following band (collective) of acts... [more]
Australian hip hop innovators
TZU have announced a national tour in support of their brand spanking new album
Computer Love.
TZU’S latest release is due out June 28 through Liberation Music with the first single taken from the albu... [more]
FRESH FROM HIS 2007 DEBUT ALBUM SHOCK & AWE, AS WELL AS APPEARANCES AT THE BIG DAY OUT AND GOOD VIBRATIONS,
THE TONGUE UNLEASHES THE
REDUX MIXTAPE AND HITS THE ROAD AROUND AUSTRALIA IN JUNE AND JULY.
The Redux... [more]
Having already conducted two extremely successful tours in support of their number one album ‘Breed Obsession’,
Gyroscope will take to the road throughout August and September to deliver a 36 date national tour. The Australia tour... [more]