Bailey Judd, Jaron Jay and Social Street are playing a huge gig at The Gaso this week
It’s laden with the undeniable grooves of his trademark funk-fueled yacht-rock sound that has cemented his esteem in the Naarm (Melbourne) music scene.
True to his style, Fool’s Good is another classic Bailey Judd move – with his heart on his sleeve and his hands effortlessly skillful on his guitar. Exploring new territory within the intricacies and falling in love and fighting to keep it strong, we hear a side of Judd that is only now being explored. Far from his angsty pandemic informed Greetings From Sunny Coburg days, we are hearing Judd grow up, fall in love, and evolve right before our eyes. From the glossy and smooth musical aesthetics, to the ever growing depth of his lyrics, Bailey Judd continues to take greater strides toward his final form.
Bailey Judd Fool’s Gold EP tour dates
- May 23rd | Melbourne | Gasometer Hotel w/Jaron Jay and Social Street
- June 6th | Goulburn | Goulburn Club w/Sanctuary Drive (FKA the Doozys)
- June 7th | Sydney | Lazybones w/ Vinyl 45
- June 8th | Sydney | Yulli’s w/ JAZZSCHOOLHURTME’s KISS IT BETTER Jam
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Slick, seductive, and unwaveringly sincere, Fool’s Gold is a vulnerable experience set to a retro-sonic background. Full to the brim with all the bells and whistles, Bailey Judd is Australia’s answer to Silk Sonic and Allen Stone, swimming in the influences of days gone by, and reconstructing it into something refreshingly nostalgic.
Also on the bill, Jaron Jay, an accomplished songwriter, performer, and musician, has dedicated over 10,000 hours to his craft, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences.
From The Beatles to Eminem, his work spans various musical styles with a unique blend of rock, soul, jazz, funk, and pop. Over the years, Jaron has earned a stellar reputation in Melbourne’s music scene, collaborating with renowned artists and producers.
Notably, his collaboration with saxophonist Bob Mintzer on Catapult stands as a career highlight. Jaron’s talent extends beyond music production, having worked with major brands in advertisement. Through social media, he has connected with fellow musicians and established himself as an artist, leading to a partnership with the Anti-Hero record label.
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With a fearless approach to crossing genres and upcoming releases in 2023, Jaron Jay is poised to become a household name in the music industry, embodying the essence of a true artist.
Finally, immerse yourself in the funky sounds of the neo-soul influenced eight piece, Social Street. With musos hailing from all corners of the state, lush harmonies, catchy hooks, and soulful grooves are promised at their live shows. Spearheaded by Liam and Grace, the band have been playing in the Melbourne music scene since early 2019. Come for the vibes, stay for the tunes, and feel the love the group radiates.
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Kingswood recruit The Delta Riggs, Death By Denim, Jacob Fitzgerald & The Electric City and Molly Rocket for Microscopic Wars 10 year anniversary Tour
It was 10 years ago that Melbourne band Kingswood declared the Microscopic Wars on the Australian music landscape. Having the reinforcements of their prior EP’s behind them, their debut album became a force in the Kingswoods catalogue, earning them ARIA Awards nods, and cementing their long and prosperous career.
To honour the impact of Microscopic Wars, Kingswood will be firing up the wagon, heading around the country to play the defining album. From 2 August through 18 August, they will be heading to Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle, Adelaide, Bunbury, and Perth.
Kingwood Microscopic Wars 10 Year Anniversary Tour Dates
Jacob Fitzgerald & The Electric City appearing at all shows, ** Supported by The Delta Riggs, ^ Supported by Death By Denim, + Supported by Molly Rocket
- FRIDAY 2 AUGUST 170 Russell MELBOURNE **
- THURSDAY 8 AUGUST Coolangatta Hotel GOLD COAST **
- FRIDAY 9 AUGUST The Triffid BRISBANE **
- SATURDAY 10 AUGUST Metro Theatre SYDNEY **
- SUNDAY 11 AUGUST King Street NEWCASTLE **
- FRIDAY 16 AUGUST Lion Arts Factory ADELAIDE +
- SATURDAY 17 AUGUST Prince of Wales Hotel BUNBURY ^
- SUNDAY 18 AUGUST Magnet House PERTH ^
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Along for the ride and appearing at all shows is Jacob Fitzgerald & The Electric City. The Delta Riggs will be on there for first half of the tour, playing Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Newcastle. Death By Demin will sub in for the Western Australian shows in Bunbury and Perth, and Molly Rocket joins the Adelaide fun. As presented by Triple M and Destroy All Lines, this Microscopic Wars 10 Year Anniversary Tour is bound to be memorable.
Kingswood are excited to breathe new life into this beloved material, with a live show set to impress and show love to the music, but also to the fans – longtime and new alike – who have been part of the journey. Fergus Linacre, Kingwood frontman says the album and the forthcoming shows has a special place with the band and they cannot wait share that with their devoted fans.
“The Microscopic Wars Era was full of giant leaps into new worlds, previously just a kids dream. We embraced every moment with unbridled enthusiasm. Bigger shows, bigger crowds, festivals, international touring, it was a truly magical time that only fuelled our passion and confirmed our chosen path as the right one. So many friendships and memories made remain nurtured and cherished today.”
“The album itself culminated many years of learning, honing, cultivating, experimenting. We threw everything we had at the chance to go to Nashville and record with Producer Vance Powell. We also met our now long-time collaborator Eddie Spear, who engineered the album. Nashville inspired us and we’ve returned there for most of our subsequent records.”
We are well aware of the impact that album had and remains to have on our devoted fans. For a band that shifts genre freely and willingly it can be difficult to move with us, and we know we have our own army of ‘frogstompers’. So we cannot wait, genuinely we couldn’t be more pumped to honor this album by playing it in full, along with other hard charging heavy Kingswood tunes, and get nostalgic with the fans that helped throw our little band onto the big stage.”
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Recorded in Nashville at Blackbird Studio with multiple Grammy Award winning producer and engineer, Vance Powell (Jack White, Arctic Monkeys), Microscopic Wars featured now seminal favourite tracks including ‘Micro Wars’, ‘Ohio’, ‘ICFTYDLM’ and ‘Sucker Punch’. Whilst Microscopic Wars ignited the bands career, Kingwood have grown and continued their run thanks to albums 2016’s After Hours, Close To Dawn, 2020’s Juveniles, and both of 2023’s Home and The Tale of G.C. Townes. This upcoming tour is not just a chance to reflect on the album that started them but also the ones that made Kingwood the rockers they are today.
Early-bird presale for the Microscopic Wars tour begins Wednesday 22 May at 10:00am local, with general sale going live Friday 24 May at 10:00am local. Ticketing information and presale sign up can be found here.
La Cachette captures France in Geelong as a bistronomy built for relaxed fine dining
For Owner and Chef Patron Matthew Podbury, it’s the ultimate family-run ‘neighbourhood Bistrot’ – complete with incredible food, and drink paired with generous hospitality.
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Podbury is Geelong born and raised. When finishing his apprenticeship, he headed off to Europe and was fortunate enough to work in several world-class restaurants in London, Lyon (France) and Puglia in Italy. He has worked at venues with Michelin stars and restaurants that cooked at a level, and with produce that could never be achieved in Australia, and was so lucky to be exposed to so many opportunities to learn from a deep and rich dining and culinary culture.
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La Cachette follows the principal of ‘bistronomy’, a French term for restaurants opened by chefs who have experience in top level restaurants aiming to cook with the same attention to detail and care but serve food in a more relaxed/accessible setting. They just want people to have a lovely meal and a lovely time, and to want to come back – to make La Cachette their new local!
Receiving a Good Food Guide Hat in their first year, they went on to retain it the following year of 2023. They were also a finalist in the 2024 Good Food Guide Best Regional Restaurant Award, and the only Geelong restaurant to retain a hat in 2024 – you know they’re the real deal.
When they opened, Podbury made a deliberate choice to offer a constantly-changing menu that is seasonal and that shows-off the wonderful produce that they can source when it is at its peak. So, they change their menu every three weeks, and it is always the same structure: choice of two entrees, two mains, two desserts, beautiful sharing salad, and of course the best cheeses you can get!
The new menu includes entrées of Pressed Ox Tail with Crapaudine Beetroot and Horseradish, and a dish of Poached Leeks, Crispy Quail’s Egg and Cantal Cheese. The Mains are Margra Lamb, which is bred with a micro-marbled finish and low fat, so it is incredibly succulent, accompanied with Broccoli and anchovy. The other main is Fillet of Orange Roughy ‘Bonne Femme’ with Vermouth and Mushroom, Bonne famme is a classical French way of cooking the fish simply and retaining the integrity of the pearly white flesh. Then for dessert, a reworking of Podbury’s favourite classical French desserts – Île Flottante but this time it is teamed with Persimmon, Cardamom Custard and Pink Peppercorn. The alternative is a gorgeous Valrhona Chocolate Tarte with Jerusalem Artichoke Ice Cream..
Because it is a new menu every three weeks, each time guests can look forward to going in and trying something new and exciting!
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La Cachette sources the best produce they can find – cooking it with technique and finessing and serving in a relaxed and accessible bistro. Trying their best to get local ingredients, whether that be Geelong, Bellarine or the Western District. Sometimes they are going wider afield, but they try to buy Victorian if they can. While some Australian Cheeses, including The Otways are world class, Podbury isn’t going to stop offering Cheeses from Europe as well.
They also try to support small and/or family-owned businesses where they can; bread from Newtown, free range eggs from Coororooke, milk from Timboon, tomatoes from Queenscliff, honey from the Peninsula. Sometimes the need is to go wider afield but they always come back to the question, what is the best quality that they can access consistently at the quantities that they need and can afford?
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La Cachette aims to be a relaxed Bistrot with sensational food and wine! It’s a tiny venue, and everyone can see (and hear) the Open Kitchen.
One-off artworks that were commissioned adorn the wall, completed with candles on the hand-crafted sustainably-sourced Tasmanian X bare-timber tables, knives hand-crafted for them by a French Knifesmith, and unique moody lighting fixtures. Behind the bar features the mainly imported wines and spirits that are served on or off-list. Guests can elect to sit at the custom-made bar counter (the same timber used on the tables and the bar display) where they can watch the workings of the Open Kitchen or get a close up look at what’s on offer from the bar, or for the Cheese Course.
Every year on Bastille Day, 14 July, La Cachette is turned into a Bouchon – the style of restaurant that anyone who has visited Lyon will have tried; checkered tablecloths, glasses served upside down, a special new menu. It’s an event you won’t want to miss.
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Grinspoon set to thrill as they announce 45 date tour, partnered with new single ‘Unknown Pretenders’
Grinspoon have always been a hard act to follow thanks to their infectious riffs, gut-punching drums and frontman, Phil Jamieson’s undeniable vocals and charismatic presence. Today the band are revived on the new music front after 12 years, dropping their new single ‘Unknown Pretenders’, and announcing the original lineup will be heading out on the road for a whopping 45 show Australian tour.
Grinspoon ‘whatever, whenever, wherever’ Victorian Tour Dates
- TUE 05 NOV | 170 RUSSELL ST, MELBOURNE | VIC | 18+ GA
- TUE 12 NOV | COMMERCIAL HOTEL, SOUTH MORANG |VIC | 18+ GA
- WED 13 NOV | VILLAGE GREEN, MULGRAVE | VIC | 18+ GA
- FRI 15 NOV | PIER BANDROOM, FRANKSTON | VIC | 18+ GA
- SAT 16 NOV | ALL SEASONS, BENDIGO | VIC | 18+ GA
- SUN 17 NOV | BARWON HEADS HOTEL, SURF COAST |VIC | 18+ GA / AA TBC
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With 13 ARIA nominations and 2 wins, countless Platinum accolades and an undeniable live reputation which has endured to keep frontman Jamieson well sorted after for live projects, Grinspoon zoomed into the Australian music scene in a major way, becoming a blueprint for fellow Australian rock contemporaries. With their mega-hit-maker album Thrills, Kills and Sunday Pills catapulting them to new heights in 2004, just shy of 10 years after their debut EP, two years after New Detention struck a chord with ‘Lost Control’, ‘Gone Tomorrow’ and ‘Chemical Heart’, Grinspoon held a consistent career until their final album Black Rabbits in 2012.
Their upcoming comeback album whatever, whatever is set to uphold their legacy with ferocity and an injection of adrenaline to reignite the Grinspoon flame. As the first taste, ‘Unknown Pretenders’ already makes it mark with it’s pent up creative energy.
‘Unknown Pretenders‘ was sparked inside the pandemic, with the band enlisting Oscar Dawson (Holy Holy, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers) as producer for both the track and record, working with him over the last couple of years to shape the sound of whatever whatever.
With the album signalling in a new tour, Grinspoon will be heading out on the road for 45 shows from September. Presented by Triple M, the band will have Press Club as their supports for what is set to be a fire-starter event.
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Excited to hit the road, Grinspoon’s Jamieson says, “This thing ain’t for the faint hearted, we’re really trying to get to as many places as possible, it kind of harks back to the olden days of touring; 4 guys in a van with some guitars. With the release of new music we wanted to give everyone the opportunity to see Grinners, and we’re going back to some venues we haven’t played in 20 years!”
He continues, “To say we’re excited is a massive understatement! Over the last 6 years we have played arenas and stadiums and theatres and what not, and it’s all been tremendous and we have loved every minute of it, but there is nothing like the 3 hour drive after a show, the 9am checkout from the hotel, and the first stop to get a chicko roll and strawberry milk – black coffee for me, I am now an adult. These gigs will be madness – sweaty Tuesdays, taking the day off work on a Wednesday, remembering the reason you go to pubs. Our venues are suffering out there in the regions so we are bringing the show to them. We can’t wait to see you all!”
Fan presale for the Grinspoon whatever whenever wherever Tour will go live from 10:00am (local time) Thursday 23 May and general public tickets on sale from 9am (local time) Monday 27 May. Tickets available from grinspoon.com.au/.
Preorder for Grinspoon’s eighth studio album whatever whatever can be ordered here.
National Celtic Festival: Celebrating 20 Festivals in Portarlington
This landmark event promises to be even more spectacular, with festivities that honour the festival’s rich history while looking towards an exciting future.
Throughout the festival grounds and township of Portarlington attendees can expect an array of live music performances across over 10 stages and venues, and activities that showcase the diversity and vibrancy of folk and Celtic culture. From traditional music sessions to contemporary interpretations of folk, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Festival director Una McAlinden’s dedication to bringing in fresh performers ensures that each year’s lineup is diverse and exciting. With both new talents and returning favourites gracing the stage, this year’s National Celtic Festival on 7 – 10 June is a must-see!
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This years program boasts a lineup of familiar faces and first-timers including New Brunswick Canada four-piece band The Lumber Jills who are set to offer old time tunes with a contemporary twist; skilled and dynamic Glasgow trio Megan MacDonald, Chloë Bryce, and Calum McIlroy; and finalists for the 2023 Australian Folk Music Awards, flamboyant seven-piece act Gusto Gusto. Tasmanian brother Homebru will bring their unique blend of contemporary Celtic folk and festival favourites Celtic rock band, Claymore, Scottish singer, Rich Davies, and Australian folk singer-songwriter sister duo, The Maes, return to the festival, adding to the excitement of the 20th National Celtic Folk Festival in Portarlington.
In addition to the lineup of over 80 acts there will be workshops in everything from songwriting, instrumental, dance, story, sound bath and industry talks that attendees can anticipate an unforgettable experience. Food and drink options abound, with delicious offerings from various food trucks to satisfy any palate. Enjoy a Guinness or a local bevvy and some live music in the Celtic Club or Village Tavern before wandering over to one of the town venues for a workshop or concert with a festival artist.
Exploring the festival market is a must-do, where attendees can find unique handmade items and tasty treats. For those seeking a bit of adventure, a cruise on the Tall Ship offers a memorable experience on Corio Bay.
Tickets to attend this year’s National Celtic Festival are on sale now.
Uncouth to an unbreakable union: the tale of troubling teens with a meddling frown, Jebediah.
For Kevin Mitchell, Chris Daymond, Brett Mitchell and Vanessa Thornton, or the collectively umbrella-ed first name of fictional Springfield founding father, Jebediah, the trip down memory lane took some detours. The fifth record in the Jebediah collection is one that revives the band after 13 years but it almost didn’t happen.
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Lead vocals and rhythm guitarist Kevin Mitchell explains, “This Jebs record actually started in 2018 and we were sort of working through it in little blocks right up until 2020 just with the idea – very similar to how we worked on our previous record Kosciuszko – of doing it in blocks of time and piecing it together. We figured it might take about 3 years once we got going, much like Kosciuszko did back in 2011 but then of course 2020 happened and we were making this record in Perth, and Brett and I, my brother, we live in Victoria so for two years we were locked out of WA and couldn’t get in there so that pretty much put everything on hold. Then in 2022 we were able to start going back and able to sort of finish.”
“It’s been a real labour of love – a long, convoluted process and look, there were times around 2021 where I was thinking “Jesus”. The whole project just seemed to be put on ice and I definitely wondered at times if we would finish it.”
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Working against the odds the band, who shot to fame in 1996 with their first single ‘Jerks of Attention’, rolled with the punches, wrapping everything up into a neat little package.
“I feel like sometimes we were successful creativity in spite of what was going on – there were a lot of things working against it and the creativity bubbled to the surface in spite of that. But then in some ways maybe it helped,” Mitchell ponders.
OIKS delivers eleven stellar tracks of boundless creativity from the alternative rockers, finding the fluidity between the foundational Jenga blocks of Jebediah’s early sound and the towering elevator of evolution that they desperately seek after 30 years.
“There are songs on this record that do hark back or sound like they could have appeared on previous records – ‘Gum Up The Bearings’ or ‘Motivation’ even, they are songs that I could place into earlier eras if I wanted to, but then there are songs like ‘Rubberman’ that could only have ever happened on this record. I think that’s important too, at this stage in our career and our lives, that when we make a record, we’re putting stuff out that sounds like us now. There’s got to be a reason for people to want to listen to this,” he says.
“I just thought if we’re going to make another record we have to offer something that we haven’t offered before otherwise what’s the point…I think I was really attracted to this idea, this experiment and I presented it to the guys as almost a conceptual way of making a record and they were all willing to dive in and give it a go and it worked out.”
It’s part of the reason Jebediah has remained active over the years. Even though there have been hiatus’, lengthy periods between album releases and side projects, the band are intrinsically connected and motivated to continue on, to adventure into unknown territories together, and to journey on as Jebediah.
“Part of the reason the record is called OIKS is reference to this gang mentality. We’ve grown up together, we’ve lived a life together and I don’t know if it more closely resembles a family or maybe more closely resembles a marriage but the band is so deeply woven into our lives, it’s the kind of thing you don’t want to turn your back on. I guess from a personal point of view we still enjoy spending time together, we still enjoy hanging out – that makes a reason to tour. From a creative perspective of making a record, I’m still excited about where we can push things and with this record it demonstrates more of an attitude of openness from everyone to try new things.”
Good thing the company is still comforting. The foursome will be uniting on the road for a run of shows from July through to September including a stop in to Torquay Hotel on Friday 2 August. They will be joined by fellow Australia rock relics and music industry mainstays, Magic Dirt.
Tickets are available via oztix.
Platform Arts upcoming exhibition explores the construction of our personal worlds
Contemporary and experimental arts organisation Platform Arts has the mind cogs turning again with their upcoming exhibition WORLDING. Bringing the works of eleven esteemed national and international contemporary artists to Geelong, the visual arts show explores the broad concept of world-building, inviting its viewers to consider how they consciously—or unconsciously—build, design, and organise a personal world.
Taking on a less terrestrial definition of world, curator Dr Amber Smith provides a fascinating take on the psychological and emotional practices that people cultivate to affirm their selfhood, agency, politics, and even personal myths. WORLDING also demonstrates the growing calibre of contemporary artists presenting in Geelong, including Madison Bycroft, Katthy Cavaliere, Alex Rizkalla, and Patrick Pound. The exhibition and public programming runs from 8 June to 19 July at Platform Arts.
WORLDING
- When: 8 June – 19 July 2024, with an opening event from 4pm Saturday 8 June
- Where: Platform Arts, 60 Little Malop Street, Geelong
- Artists: Brook Andrew, Madison Bycroft, Katthy Cavaliere, Daniel Crooks, Julie Davies, Patrick Pound, Alex Rizkalla, Si Yi Shen, Kieren Seymour, Batia Suter, and Tarryn Love, Lisa Couzens, and Dr. Vicki Couzens.
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Under the curation of Platform Arts’ Dr Amber Smith, the collection of works reflects how people reimagine their immediate world and what they are signalling to themselves and others, often ranging from acts of curating the past through memorabilia to crafting speculative future worlds. The art mediums span video and digital media as well as installation and sculptural works from an impressive cohort of artists including Brook Andrew, Madison Bycroft, Katthy Cavaliere, Daniel Crooks, Julie Davies, Patrick Pound, Alex Rizkalla, Si Yi Shen, Kieren Seymour, Batia Suter, and Tarryn Love, Lisa Couzens, and Dr. Vicki Couzens.
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These themes are familiar territory for Dr. Amber Smith who completed extensive research into the area during their 2022 PhD, Collecting, Display, and World-Building in Contemporary Art Practice: Putting the Wunderkammer back to work. This research saw Amber investigate the more unconscious motivations behind ‘accumulation’ as an art form, which further unravelled their interest in why people ‘collect what they collect’. Through WORLDING, Amber invites viewers to contemplate how one exists among, between, and surrounded by a deliberate network of material things.
“WORLDING is proposed as a life-long project where one is always thinking about and acting on what they desire their world to entail. By confronting our own attempts to world-build, we gain insight into the purpose of worlding being about identity and creating an environment that signals back to us—sometimes unconsciously—our identity and essentials like security and self-actualisation. We like to know that our immediate world fulfills our needs and desires,” explains Smith.
WORLDING runs as a six-week program that begins with a curator floor talk at 3.00pm, followed by an opening event at 4.00 pm on Saturday 8 June. Platform Arts will also host free public events in partnership with The Centre For Reworlding, including a screening and Q+A session on Friday 28 June; a cross-sector panel discussion drawing on worldbuilding expertise from an architect, author, game-designer, and exhibiting artist on the Saturday 15 June; and a film screening of Harry Hooton (1971) through Australian Film Workshop on Friday 21 June.
For more information and to register for events, visit here.
Olympia announces intimate shows and drops new single and EP
Olympia is having an incredible couple of months as an Australian artist, rocking out with Something For Kate at the AFL Essendon verses Collingwood ANZAC Day clash, launching her own record label Reach Around Records, and releasing new solo music for the first time since 2019’s monster Flamingo, with singles ‘Try Be Good’ and ‘Creep’.
Today the songbird has dropped the EP that the songs belong to, Love For One, with new single ‘Everybody Leaves’, as well as announcing three intimate shows in Melbourne, Castlemaine and Sydney to celebrate.
Love For One EP Launch Show Dates
- Thu 30 May – Toff In Town, Melbourne/Naarm – TIX
- Fri 31 May – The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine/Djadjawurrung Land – TIX
- Sat 1 June – Low 302, Sydney, Eora – TIX
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Love For One is a capsule of songs from the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalists time in London as the pandemic loomed and Olympia was motioning through her father’s passing. Recorded with long-time collaborator Burke Reid, the album centres on grief, self-discovery and female artistry.
The accompanying single ‘Everybody Leaves’ touches directly on Olympia’s fathers passing, leaving no areas of discomfort untouched. The music video, which was also released today, as directed by Alex O Smith, is a minimalist masterpiece, capturing the raw emotions of the song.
Olympia says, “It’s like sitting alone in an airport with the sound of people greeting each other echoing across the expanse of tiles. Of being stationary within a world of movement. Of planes looping around the globe and families reuniting and folding into their cars to go home and reconnect, while your heart is completely broken and you wish the world would just stop for a moment.”
Whilst an emotional raw journey as compared to Flamingo and the 2016 Self Talk, tracks on the Love For One EP are paired with percussive loops, Olympia’s signature melodies and metaphors coming together to build a unique world of candy floss, sticky carpets and tissue boxes by the bed.
This EP will translate impeccable in the live setting with Olympia opting for three intimate solo shows to share the songs from Love For One for the first time, before embarking on a full-band national tour later in the years. Playing Melbourne, Castlemaine and Sydney at the end of the month, Olympia will showcase some new and unreleased work, as well as treat you to some special surprise guests.
Keep up to date with all things Olympia, including Reach Around Records and their amazing merch here.
Childish Gambino adds new Melbourne date to upcoming Australian tour
The American renaissance man – actor, comedian, producer, writer, director and superstar rapper Childish Gambino – has added an extra Melbourne date to his highly-anticipated The New World Tour taking place in January and February 2025.
Before being announced earlier this week, the tour was teased when Frontier Touring released a cryptic Instagram post, which featured part of his world tour artwork pasted over Australian and New Zealand cities.
Childish Gambino Australian tour
- Jan 28 – Spark Arena, Auckland
- Feb 1 – Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
- Feb 4 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Feb 5 – Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney
- Feb 7 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
- Feb 8 – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne (NEW SHOW)
- Feb 11 – RAC Arena, Perth
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The first Childish Gambino Melbourne tickets are set to go on sale on Friday, May 17 at noon. Tickets to the newly-announced show, happening at Rod Laver Arena on February 8, will open to the public on Monday, May 20, with a presale opening today. He will be supported at his Australia and New Zealand by special guest Amaare.
Last month, Gambino revealed that he would be re-releasing his fourth studio album, 3.15.20 as a finished record, which dropped today.
Tickets to the Childish Gambino The New World Tour go on sale to the general public beginning Monday 20 May from 11am AEST (staggered times, see below) at thenewworldtour.com.
TICKETS ON SALE
Begins: Monday 20 May (staggered timings as below)
Sydney & Brisbane: 11am local
Perth: 11am local
Melbourne: 1pm local
Auckland: 2pm local
Further tour and ticket information can be found here.
Mr Emergency unpacks how winter affects your plumbing
Though our winters are relatively mild in most regions, they can pose significant challenges to your home’s plumbing system.
Fluctuating temperatures, combined with the occasional cold snap, can result in numerous problems. These can range from frozen or burst pipes to added strain on our hot water systems. As homeowners, knowing just how these seasonal changes impact your plumbing and what measures you can take to prevent them is essential. By staying informed and being proactive, you can keep your plumbing in prime working condition throughout the colder months. So let’s explore how winter affects your plumbing and what you can do to protect your home.
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Temperature Fluctuations
Across Australia, winter brings temperature fluctuations that can dramatically affect your plumbing. Yes, the weather may not be quite as harsh as in other parts of the world. However, your plumbing pipes can expand and contract from even moderate temperature changes. This constant movement can result in your pipes forming small cracks or weaknesses that eventually lead to leaks or bursts. Older homes, particularly those with outdated plumbing systems, are more vulnerable to these temperature-induced issues.
Regular pipe inspections that involve checking for signs of wear and tear are something that all homeowners should do. Proper maintenance, which includes insulating exposed pipes, can help protect your plumbing from the ravages of winter’s fluctuating temperatures.
Frozen Pipes
As we’ve mentioned, winters in Australia can often bring about unexpected cold snaps. For your plumbing pipes, these cold snaps pose a significant risk of them freezing, even in milder areas of the country.
When temperatures venture below freezing, any water inside exposed or poorly insulated pipes can solidify, resulting in unwanted blockages. Not only does this obstruct the flow of water, but it also adds unneeded pressure on your plumbing system. Pressure that can cause pipe leaks or bursts.
Homeowners should be aware of the common signs of frozen pipes, such as reduced water pressure or unusual plumbing noises. To prevent frozen pipes from bursting, insulate any pipes that may be open to the elements, particularly in basements or crawl spaces. It’s also worth letting taps drip slowly to keep water moving – this will reduce the risk of freezing.
Burst Pipes
Equally as significant a winter concern as frozen pipes are burst pipes. As the days and nights get increasingly cooler, older pipes that have suffered wear and tear – or repeated expansions and contractions – can weaken and eventually burst. This is especially true for older homes with outdated plumbing systems.
A burst pipe can cause major flood damage to your home, damage that often comes with a hefty repair price tag. To nip this risk in the bud, homeowners should regularly inspect their plumbing, looking for indicators of damage, such as leaks or corrosion.
Being proactive and addressing potential issues early can save you from significant inconvenience and expenses.
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Strain On Your Hot Water System
It probably comes as no real surprise, but we tend to use our hot water systems more in winter. It might be a slightly longer shower in the morning or even for heating purposes. This increased demand can put added pressure on hot water heaters, possibly resulting in:
- Lower efficiency
- A build-up of sediment in tank-based systems
- Potential system breakdowns
Homeowners should monitor their hot water systems for signs of strain. These can typically include fluctuating temperatures, unusual noises, or extended heating times.
You can improve system efficiency and lifespan by keeping to a regular maintenance regime, including flushing the system to remove sediment. It’s also worth keeping your hot water pipes insulated to keep heat loss to a minimum. Doing this will also reduce the system’s workload, ensuring reliable hot water throughout the winter.
Prevention and Maintenance
Regular preventative maintenance is crucial for safeguarding Australian homes from common winter plumbing issues.
- Start by inspecting pipes for cracks or leaks. Insulate any that have been exposed to the elements.
- Regularly clean drains with baking soda and vinegar to prevent clogs.
- Steer clear of putting fats, oils, or food scraps down the sink.
- If you have a tank-based hot water system, flush it to clear out any sediment build-up.
Now, homeowners can handle some basic maintenance tasks. However, for anything that requires altering any pipework or connecting to your mains water supply, it’s essential to call a licensed plumber. They’ll be able to detect potential problems early, resolve issues safely and ensure your plumbing system remains in top shape throughout winter.
Winter-Proof Your Plumbing for Peace of Mind
Winter can bring numerous challenges to Australian homeowners, impacting plumbing systems through fluctuating temperatures, increased hot water demand, and burst or frozen pipes.
By adopting proactive measures, largely involving preventative maintenance, you can confidently protect your home against these seasonal issues. Regularly inspect pipes for signs of wear and tear, insulate exposed sections, and keep drains clear of debris to prevent clogs. For significant maintenance and repairs, get a licensed plumber on board to guarantee that your plumbing system remains reliable throughout the oncoming cooler months.
By winter-proofing your plumbing, you can avoid costly repairs, ensure uninterrupted water flow, and enjoy peace of mind, knowing your home is well-prepared for winter’s challenges.
For more handy tips or to book assistance, head to Mr Emergency.
This article was written in partnership with Mr Emergency.
Charm of Finches offer a daring gothic-folk songwriting masterclass with album Marlinchen In The Snow
Navigating cinematic landscapes, atmospheric vocals and gothic-laden blood harmonies, Marlinchen in the Snow, sees Melbourne-based sisters Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes (Charm of Finches) traipsing between gothic folk, tepid indie-pop and disconsolate lyricism to deliver a masterclass of dejected folk.
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With each track, Charm of Finches invite us into their world, allowing us to find solace in the beauty of their shared vulnerability. The pillow-murmured ‘If You Know Me’, embraces the sisters natural penchant for pessimism, acknowledging “I know I can be a downer, a pessimistic killjoy frowner” with refreshing candour, ‘Middle Of Your Mess’ delicately discusses the wobbly knees desire and ache of rejection from watching a newfound love choose another partner over you.
‘Atlantis’ maintains a refined and wistful approach through its delicate, yet temperamental overlays of vocals dramatically droning alongside string arrangements; ‘On My Own’ melds Roland S Howard-esque darkwave drum machines and dual vocal harmonies so entwined they sound hauntingly singular, while the marvellously unhinged ‘Human’ balances reverb-laden guitars and sombre vocal arrangements amid themes of alienation.
Yet, while the album traverses themes of isolation, dysmorphia and the fragility of relationships one encounters while living a transient life on the road, it’s never a heavy listen, with the observational wit of the sisters’ songwriting shines through to give each song a self-deprecating sense of relatability that you can’t help but love.
Marlinchen Of The Snow is out now via Spunk! Records/ Virgin Music Group. Keep up to date with Charm of Finches here.
Belmont’s Archive Wine Bar is a place of bottles and bliss
They say sharing is caring, and this story all started with a love of wine and sharing their collection with loved ones, to then building their collection to add whisky, gin, and rum. The founders of Archive Wine Bar want to share their collection, their archive, with us all.
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Archive is the culmination of a lifelong passion for wine shared by founders Ingrid and Graham. With over 20 years of experience in the wine industry spanning Brisbane to Edinburgh, their dream of creating a wine sanctuary became a reality in 2018. What began as an idea for a modest wine shop with a small bar has blossomed into a sprawling establishment, complete with a spacious beer garden and versatile function space.
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Nestled in the heart of Belmont, Archive stands as a beacon for those seeking to explore the boundless world of wine. With over 180 wines available by the glass, it is believed Archive holds the title of offering the most extensive selection in all of Australia. From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, Archive offers a venue like no other—a place where every glass tells a story, and every moment is infused with warmth and hospitality.
Complementing their exceptional wine selection is a delectable grazing menu designed for sharing and pairing. Featuring some of Australia’s finest imported and local cheeses, as well as charcuterie sourced from esteemed Victorian producers like Salt Kitchen in Ballarat, who only source free-range pork for their delicious jambon and capocollo. Indulge in the signature Archive Grazing Platter or treat yourself to the newest winter delights, including Gin Cured Salmon and the irresistible Million Dollar Mac ‘n’ Cheese.
Beyond serving as a sanctuary for wine enthusiasts, Archive is a hub for learning and exploration. Ascend to their drinks education school, where they offer internationally recognized Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) courses, led by their lead educator Graham Sutherland DipWSET. Archive have also recently launched Australia’s first WSET Beer course with resident beer expert Ryan “Lofty” Loft.
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Join the team for monthly wine tastings, ranging from intimate gatherings, to their legendary Garden Parties, where importers and winemakers showcase a curated selection of wines paired with some delicious bites from the kitchen.
Don’t miss their upcoming Viva Italia Garden Party in June—it’s sure to be a celebration to remember!
To learn more about Archive Wine or to book a table head here.
Vale Norm Jurrawaa Stanley, Kurnai / Wotjabaluk musician, artist and storyteller
On 15 May 2024, beloved Wadawurrung Country community member, educator, leader and artist, Norm Stanley lost his battle with cancer.
Diagnosed with stage four kidney cancer just days before Christmas and a month after marrying his long-time partner and co-owner of Wurri – ki Art and Wurri – ki Culture, Wadawurrung woman Nikki Stanley (formerly McKenzie), Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation announced Stanley’s passing on Thursday morning.
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The announcement read,
“We acknowledge the pain and sadness felt by our First Nations community and the wider community, with the passing of Norm Stanley. We recognize Norm’s huge contribution to Ceremonies, Art, Education and Culture. We say Nyatne (thank you) for everything he did with Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, where he was always well respected and valued – he will be dearly missed. We send our condolences, love and support to Wadawurrung Woman Nikki Stanley and children, and to all Norm’s family and the community.”
Long-time friend and collaborator, Xavier Rudd also posted a tribute to Norm Stanley on his Instagram this morning, acknowledging Stanley’s profound impact on the artist.
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Leaving behind his wife and young family of five children, Stanley will be remembered both as a family man and as a generous contributor to the Wadawurrung community. Stanley regularly led Welcome To Country ceremonies and smoking ceremonies alongside Nikki Stanley for council and community arts events along with cultural training sessions for organisations and community groups.
Stanley’s artwork has shaped the Geelong surrounds, contributing work to the City of Greater Geelong NBN Box Art Project and undertaking wall murals in Labuan Square as part of Platform Arts YOOKAPA program, Chilwell Primary School and Geelong Grammar. Last year Norm and Nikki Stanley also presented their first major solo arts exhibition, Keepers Of The Flame, at Platform Arts, sharing works that represent their ancestry and story.
Norm Stanley was also an advocate and educator for First Nations people, running cultural programs in schools, and was last year awarded the 2023 LIMElight Award for Excellence in Community Engagement through Deakin University.
A fundraiser was setup for the family when news of Norm Stanley’s diagnosis first came to light and is still active to help Nikki Stanley and her children as they navigate this difficult time.
Contributions can be made here. Vale Norm Jurrawaa Stanley.
Leaps and Bounds: Fitzroy, Collingwood and Richmond’s winter music festival drops killer lineup
Including the reopening of a historical venue that has been dormant for decades, this year’s festival strives to highlight the diversity of bands, performers and songwriters that attract an equally diverse audience of music lovers across all ages.
“Much loved for over a decade, Leaps and Bounds is a favourite in the Yarra calendar,” Mayor Edward Crossland said.
Leaps And Bounds
- A celebration of local music with a diverse line-up of live shows
- Venues across Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Collingwood, Abbotsford and Richmond
- Returns 25 – 28 July
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“We’re so proud to continue hosting this spectacular festival and supporting local musicians, venues and workers, particularly in light of recent challenges that the industry is facing relating to rising rents, cost of living pressures and increasing public liability insurance.”
A celebration of local music, the diverse line-up of live shows will hit venues across Fitzroy, Fitzroy North, Collingwood, Abbotsford and Richmond from Thursday 25 July to Sunday 28 July.
Spanning four days and nights, the festival boasts a succession of parties and performances for all age groups and every budget, including plenty of free and family-friendly gigs on the program.
This year’s program provides a platform for venues to program a diverse lineup from LGBTIQA+ and First Nations musicians and to build audiences across generations.
Leaps and Bounds’ unmissable events
Exceptional tribute shows
Tribute shows to Mazzy Star at Lulie Tavern, Gillian Welch at The Gem and John Prine at Catfish Bar.
Amos Roach Unplugged
Amos Roach Unplugged featuring the award-winning musician, dancer and director, for an intimate performance at the Railway Hotel Fitzroy. An unmissable opportunity to also see the newly refurbished bandroom, which hosted dances for returned soldiers in the 50s through to local rock acts like Weddings Parties Anything in the early 2000s, but has sat dormant for decades, until now! Other First Nations shows include Tjum Tjumba Fundraiser at Glamorama and Kiwat Kennell at Bodriggy Brewing Co.
Berada by Nighthawks x Rama Parwata
Berada by Nighthawks x Rama Parwata promises to deliver an unforgettable experience as a showcase of Southeast Asian artists that merges cultural influences, experimental sounds and dynamic performances including Hantu, the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and ethnomusicologist Isobel D’Cruz which draws on her Western and Indian classical training and Malaysian background.
PBS Presents ‘Swinging City’
PBS Presents ‘Swinging City’ Live from The Corner Hotel: To celebrate and launch Leaps and Bounds 2024, PBS will continue their tradition of a live broadcast from one of Yarra’s finest establishments the Corner Hotel, presenting not one, but two PBS radio shows live-to-air from the rooftop bar and courtyard. Join hosts Crispi Winsor and Myles O’Neil-Shaw for four hours of live music, special guests and rare records as Radio City and Swinging Doors combine for this special broadcast.
GRRLS to the Front
Successful events from last year will also return for another exciting instalment in 2024:
GRRLS to the Front at Bad Decisions Bar – a hip hop show spotlighting female identifying, non-binary, and LGBTIQA+ rap and hip-hop artists, and their passionate fan bases.
FLIGHT!
FLIGHT! – a showcase featuring the new generation of Naarm’s best artists, featuring nine acts from culturally diverse backgrounds. Presented by The Boite & The Evelyn Hotel.
Leaps and Bounds Record Fair at Collingwood Town Hall.
There will also be shows for young families and teenagers including: Baby, you’re a star at Lulie Tavern: a gig for parents, pals and kids in conjunction with Yarra Youth DJ Skills plus Horsepower Two Year Anniversary Show (All Ages) at The Tote featuring Horsepower and a host of acts from Melbourne and Sydney with J.O.Y (SYD), Bozo (SYD), Mindrace and Tarnished.
For more information and the full program, visit Leaps and Bounds Music Festival.
Rapper, advocate, and ultimate thrift-shopper, Macklemore brought the energy to Rod Laver Arena
A sold-out crowd made their way to Rod Laver Arena – upgraded from John Cain Arena due to overwhelming demand – on 15 May, for Macklemore’s only Victorian gig of his 2024 Australia and New Zealand tour. Those of all ages were in attendance, even including kids who were yet to be born when Macklemore was top of the charts, showing how his discography continues to infiltrate every generation. Macklemore, or Ben to his friends, has a diverse collection of tracks, ranging from fun and boppy tunes about mopeds, to spitting hard-hitting words about social issues, and this is all part of his wide-reaching appeal.
The energy of a Macklemore show is truly indescribable. Although I went in excited to see what I anticipated would be a great show, Macklemore’s gig absolutely exceeded my expectations. It seems this was not unique to me, as walking down Richmond’s Swan Street afterwards I overheard person after person talking about how this ended up being one of the best concerts they have been to, and reflecting the sentiment that it was even better than they had expected. His vocals were clear and even better live than on his recordings, his advocacy for love, acceptance and kindness was peppered throughout, his dance moves were exceptionally engaging, there was fire, confetti, and there was not a single moment in the almost-two-hours that lulled. A big shout out to his dancers and band is also well deserved, for their seamless performances that never faltered on energy.
With ‘Thrift Shop’ early in the set which saw Macklemore don his “big-ass coat”, the crowd knew they were in for a high-energy and fun show. The set list included some of the big and more classic hits, like ‘Same Love’, ‘Wing$’, ‘Glorious‘, ‘Downtown‘ and ‘These Days’, as well as some more recent favourites, like ‘1984′. Two lucky young girls were brought onto the stage from the pit, given 20 seconds each to show off their best moves during ‘Dance Off’, which did not disappoint. Returning to the stage in an Aussie guernsey, his encore consisted of ‘Good Old Days’ and ‘Can’t Hold Us’, which perfectly rounded out a show of his best hits.
Never shying away from tackling the big issues, Macklemore recently revealed a new track calling for a ceasefire and condemning the genocide in Palestine. In addition to this being an act of advocacy, the proceeds from ‘HIND’S HALL’ are also being donated to support Palestinian refugees. This song has made it onto the tour set list, and was a powerful moment in Macklemore’s gig that was overwhelmingly well received. Just prior to this song, someone in the mosh pit had passed out. Those around them lit up their phone lights to get Macklemore’s attention, and he was able to organise for help to get them out of harm’s way and ensure they were able to recover safely. This is of course not uncommon in the pit. A perfect segue, Macklemore highlighted that moment in the crowd as an example of humans helping humans, without conditions, without questions, and because it is simply the right thing to do – something that, he said, should be seen in all parts of the world.
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Appearing to be genuinely grateful for the role that his fans, and particularly those in Australia (and in his favourite city, Melbourne – right, Ben?), have played in his life, Macklemore took time to reflect and thank everyone for going on the journey with him. Macklemore will now finish up his Aussie/NZ tour with three sold out gigs across Brisbane and Perth, before jetting back to Europe. For those who haven’t had the chance to see him yet, put going to a Macklemore gig on your future to-do list.
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RocKwiz Live adds more dates as their massive Australian tour sells fast
RocKwiz is an Australian music institution, with many a-music fan historically trading pre-gig drinks on a Saturday night to stay at home and watch the show instead. Well, for the past 14 years, we definitely haven’t had to.
The RocKwiz gang are back on buses, trains, planes and automobiles and coming to a theatre near you! Julia, Brian, Dugald and the ever-expanding RocKwiz OrKestra are coming your way, revelling in the chaos and quizzery that is RocKwiz LIVE!
If you’ve seen a RocKwiz LIVE! show you’ll know what we mean. If you haven’t, buckle up for a fantastic night of musical and comedic treats from Australia’s premiere Rock and Roll Trivia show.
RocKwiz LIVE! Australian tour dates and venues
- Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Orange Civic Theatre, Orange NSW - Wednesday, 9 October 2024
Dubbo Regional Theatre, Dubbo NSW - Friday, 11 October 2024
Tamworth Town Hall, Tamworth NSW - Saturday, 12 October 2024
Glasshouse Theatre, Port Macquarie NSW
SOLD OUT - Sunday, 13 October 2024
Saraton Theatre, Grafton NSW - Tuesday, 15 October and Wednesday, 16 October 2024
The Art House, Wyong NSW - Saturday, 19 October 2024
Odeon Theatre, Hobart TAS - Wednesday, 23 October 2024
Riverside Theatre, Parramatta NSW - Thursday, 24 October 2024
The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre, Sutherland NSW - Friday, 25 October 2024
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra NSW - Saturday, 26 October 2024
Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
SOLD OUT - Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Townsville Civic Theatre, Townsville QLD - Thursday, 31 October 2024
Cairns Performing Arts Centre, Cairns QLD - Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton QLD - Wednesday, 6 November 2024
Moncrieff Entertainment Centre, Bundaberg QLD - Thursday, 7 November 2024
The Events Centre, Caloundra QLD - Friday, 8 November 2024
HOTA Theatre, Gold Coast QLD - Saturday, 9 November 2024
The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD
NEW MATINEE SHOW – on sale at 10.00am, Friday 17 May - Saturday, 9 November 2024
The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD
EVENING SHOW SOLD OUT - Sunday, 10 November 2024
Empire Theatre, Toowoomba QLD - Thursday, 14 November 2024
Frankston Arts Centre, Frankston VIC - Friday, 15 November 2024
Costa Hall, Geelong VIC - Saturday, 16 November 2024
West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul VIC - Sunday, 17 November 2024
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, Traralgon VIC - Wednesday, 20 November 2024
Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
NEW SHOW – on sale 10.00am, Friday 17 May - Thursday, 21 November 2024
Civic Theatre, Newcastle VIC - Friday, 22 November 2024
Canberra Theatre, Canberra ACT
NEW SHOW – on sale 10.00am, Friday 17 May - Saturday, 23 November 2024
Canberra Theatre, Canberra ACT
SOLD OUT - Sunday, 24 November 2024
Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW - Tuesday, 26 November 2024
Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury VIC - Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo VIC - Thursday, 28 November 2024
Ballarat Civic Hall, Ballarat VIC - Friday, 29 November 2024
Palais Theatre, St Kilda VIC - Saturday, 30 November 2024
Swan Hill Soundshell, Swan Hill VIC - Tuesday, 3 December 2024
Chaffey Theatre, Renmark SA - Wednesday, 4 December 2024
Northern Festival Centre, Port Pirie SA - Thursday, 5 December 2024
Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide SA
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Australia’s premiere Rock n Roll Trivia show takes the pub trivia night and adds leather, leopard print and a whole lot of attitude in the most outrageous night of musical and comedic treats. At this point RocKwiz Live! is an institution, with sold-out concerts across the country and added extras of the annual RocKWiz’s Really Really Good Friday at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall, a fixture of the years event calendar, and their permanent position on the Delta Stage at Bluesfest being a major draw card for the annual Byron Bay blues and roots festival.
Why wouldn’t it be when the makeup includes Brain’s hilarious contestant selection process kicking of the hilarity as he scopes out audience members rock knowledge (and any additional singing and dancing skills they may have), before the show even starts! The top scoring members go on to be the contestants, seated alongside famous and up and coming musicians for a magical night of music and trivia. It all climaxes in a final score with duets and ensemble performances.
Of the return Julia Zemiro says, “Getting back on the road and touring around the country is what RocKwiz does best! If life is all getting a bit much, and you need to have a laugh and hear some fabulous music, come join us! We guarantee we’ll make you feel better.”
“So excited to be doing this big run of RocKwiz shows! ‘On The Road Again’, ‘Roadhouse Blues’, ‘Hit The Road Jack’, ‘Freeway Of Love’ … you know the tour bus will be rocking!” adds Brian Nankervis.
“There’s something very special about being on the road, playing beautiful theatres with a travelling company of artists, inviting audience members to be part of the action. On a RocKwiz tour, performing night after night, the shows develop and consolidate, but also twist and turn. We’re constantly refining, evaluating the shows in hotel rooms and airport lounges. Late night singalongs might be rehearsed the next afternoon and performed that night. There’s nothing quite like a RocKwiz show.
“It’s a thrill to travel around Australia with this show we love. See you in the foyer!”
The Victorian list includes Frankston Arts Centre, Costa Hall in Geelong, West Gippsland Arts Centre, Gippland Performing Arts Centre, Civic Theatre, Ulumbarra Theatre in Bendigo, Ballarat Civic Hall, Palais Theatre in St Kilda and Swan Hill Soundshell. The tour kicks off 8 October and concluded in Adelaide on Thursday 5 December.
Tickets to the outrageously fun concert quiz commence at 10am AEST, Friday 10 May via rockwizlive.com.au. Presale tickets are available via the RocKwiz Kwizlist from Thursday 9 May at 10am AEST. Click here to register.
Allday announces Australian tour and new single featuring Cub Sport and Ben Lee
With his fifth studio album The Necklace set to be released August 2nd via Dew Process, today, Australian rapper, singer and songwriter Allday announces his national album tour and releases his new single Miss You Still featuring long-time friend and fellow artist Tim Nelson (Cub Sport) and includes an interpolation of Ben Lee’s classic hit Cigarettes Will Kill You.
Miss You Still is the third offering from The Necklace, following Drip Drop and debut single Access. The Necklace Tour, presented by triple j, will kick off on Friday August 23rd at The Gov in Adelaide and travels through Perth, Melbourne, Sydney with his final destination, Brisbane playing the Princess Theatre on Saturday September 3rd.
Allday Australian tour
- Friday, 23 August 2024 – The Gov, Adelaide, SA TIX
- Saturday, 24 August 2024 – Magnet House, Perth, WA TIX
- Friday, 30 August 2024 – 170 Russell, Melbourne, VIC TIX
- Saturday, 31 August 2024 – Liberty Hall, Sydney, NSW TIX
- Saturday, 7 September 2024 – Princess Theatre, Brisbane, QLD TIX
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For Allday, Miss You Still marks a special moment of graduation for both him and Cub Sport, who’ve risen through the music ranks in tandem, cutting their teeth as young artists and evolving into creatives defined by their own unique artistry. This collaboration is a masterclass in blending the delicate nature of Nelson’s ARIA-winning pop vocals and Allday’s distinctive bars, all set to warm nostalgia echoed through the familiar piano chords of Cigarettes Will Kill You.
“I’d always loved that song [Cigarettes…]; I’ve always loved the piano. I think people will just like the piano, even if they haven’t heard the original song. [Ben Lee] was cool with it. I’ve known everyone from Cub Sport since 2012 or 2013, so that is a cool friendship,” Allday said.
Ben Lee says, “I’ve always been inspired by artists who sit in their own space, carving out their own territory, beyond competition because they are playing their own game. Allday is that type of artist and I’m honoured he sampled Ciggys and made it his own. It’s so cool. And Cub Sport on the track too! Top day for me. Proud to be associated with this current wave of cutting-edge Aussie artists who are in the process of taking over the world!”
The single comes alongside an official video directed by ARIA Award winning director Kyle Caulfield. Kyle says, “… Naturally the combination of the colour blue and the themes of the track, birthed this concept of ‘The never ending waiting room.’ We wanted to build a transitional/liminal style space that allowed us to watch as others would come and go but Allday was seemingly stuck in time and space. I guess it kind of takes the feeling of being lost, stuck and unsure of closure in an emotional sense, and explores that in a physical world.”
Allday’s enduring longevity is a testament to his appeal and relatability. For nearly a decade, his music has resonated with listeners, earning him an incredibly dedicated following. Allday’s authenticity and humour has struck a chord with fans, whether through his social videos or his down-to-earth persona. His storytelling prowess uncovers universal truths in the everyday, from suburban life to our interactions with the world and each other.
After a string of successful self-released singles, EPs, mixtapes and four studio albums, the Adelaide – via- Melbourne – via LA – via London artist has amassed 300 million global streams and scored three Top 10 ARIA charting albums.
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Bellarine Estate have Kings Birthday long weekend sorted with a stellar live music lineup
With the Kings Birthday long weekend just around the corner on Friday 7 June through to Monday 10 June, Bellarine Estate are celebrating in style, bringing beats to the Bellarine.
Cementing its reputation for excellence, Bellarine Estate is set to kick off a spectacular winter program of live music, showcasing talented bands from the local and interstate scene, against the backdrop of its stunning winery and cellar door, nestled in the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula with the long weekend set to be a show stopper. Phil and Denzil Para will be playing the Friday evening from 6.30pm, and Bill Barber & The Holding Cell will be following up on the Saturday.
Bellarine Estate Winter Music Program
- Saturday 25 May 2024: The Hornets
- Friday 7 June 2024: Phil and Denzil Para
- Saturday 8 June 2024: Bill Barber & The Holding Cell
- Saturday 22 June 2024: Hot Ice
- Saturday 13 July 2024: Is Don
- Saturday 27 July 2024: Oscar LaDell
- Saturday 24 August 2024: Elvis to the Extreme
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Melbourne’s King of the Blues, Rock and guitar wizardry Phil Para is joined by his multi-instrumentalist and vocalist son Denzil for an evening of all the classic favourites with a twist of some more modern tunes as well. Showcasing a good dose of originals, the vocal play and harmonies between the two is sublime and this father and son duo have no shortage of musical talent swapping instruments as easily as they swap repartee. Their set starts half an hour after the dinner rush opens at 6pm with booking and tickets required for the event.
The following night the four-piece blues rock powerhouse of Bille Barber & The Holding Cell might just become your new favourite band. Having just won their way through to the International Blues Challenge in Memphis for 2024, performing their way to a tight semi-final, narrowly missing out on the final to rave reviews. Hailing from Victoria, the sound you’ll hear is bigger, louder, more energetic and driving than anything you’ve heard before. From the old school storytelling and intensity of singer and guitarist Bill Barber, to the exquisite technicality and voicings of guitarist Shaun Klinger, if you’re a fan of the six strings.
These music sessions continue every Saturday throughout winter with The Hornets opening thing up on Saturday 25 May, Hot Ice taking over on Saturday 22 June, Is Don on Saturday 13 July, Oscar LaDell on Saturday 27 July and finally Elvis To The Extreme on Saturday 24 August.
James Kenny, General Manager at Bellarine Estate says of the upcoming shows, “We are lucky at Bellarine Estate that we have the ability to host both large-scale outdoor gigs as well as small, intimate indoor shows. The Bellarine area has a vibrant live music scene and we’re stoked to contribute to its success. As well as our award-winning wines, we also have in-house gin distillery Thirty Acres, our famous authentic Texas BBQ which attracts diners from far and wide, and now we can say we’re a live music venue. It’s an exciting evolution for our family-owned and run business as we work towards positioning ourselves as more than an exceptional wine producer – but an exceptional destination.”
What a great excuse to head down to the Bellarine for an award-winning wine, a tantalising dinner and a show! Further information and bookings can be found here.