Bill Bailey – En Route To Normal

How did we get here? How do we find our way through this? And exactly who are we again?

In Bill’s new show, En Route To Normal, Bill ponders these and other questions that this moment in history has thrown up and tries to see a way through the strange unreality of our new world.

With Bill naming the show before we’d even heard of Covid-19, En Route To Normal has become not just a funny, heart-warming mix of stories, music and history, but a personal mission to find our way through these strange times!

Last in Australia in 2018, the British Comedy Award winner is a frequent visitor to our shores, with Aussies flocking to theatres to see the master in action. Irreverent and immensely talented, En Route To Normal will be the seventh show that Bill has brought down under, delivered with the energy the multi-faceted entertainer is known for.

George Kamikawa, Anna Scionti, Eddy & The Exciters, Jimi Hocking

Oct 15
George Kamikawa
Anna Scionti Music
Eddy & the Exciters
Jimi Hocking a.k.a. Jimi the human

SOLD OUT.

Teenage Dads – ‘Teddy’ Tour

Celebrating the release of their latest track, “Teddy” (Chugg Music/MGM) Teenage Dads are heading out on another headline tour through September and October with shows in many regional towns including Byron Bay, Gold Coast, Maroochydore, Ulladulla, Wollongong, Castlemaine, Ballarat and Scarborough in WA as well as shows in Brisbane, Canberra, Sydney and Melbourne.

Teenage Dads reputation as one of the most exciting new bands to see live keeps growing with every show. Having already performed to some of their biggest audiences ever as special guest on good mates Lime Cordiale’s tour earlier this year, the band’s own ‘Exit Sign’ tour saw packed rooms across Australia.

‘Teddy’ follows Teenage Dad’s April release ‘Exit Sign’ and 2021’s lauded ‘Club Echo’ EP. The band are preparing more songs for a wider release soon.

“if you know Teenage Dads then you know and if you don’t then you will soon enough” Dave Ruby Howe, Triple J

“a band that’s heating up the mosh like spitting oil in a frying pan. Their performance was infectious, and I would dare say addictive.” – The AU Review

Volta is proud to present this event on Wadawurrung Country and we respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation, on which our venue is located on, and their connections to music, land, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Dreams: The Rumors of Fleetwood Mac

DREAMS THE RUMORS OF FLEETWOOD MAC – SAT OCTOBER 15TH

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SHOW FROM 9.30PM TILL 12 MIDNIGHT

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Sam Buckley

Sam Buckley live at the Aireys Pub from 7:30pm. Free entry.

Laura Jean, Grand Salvo

Laura Jean returns to the Theatre Royal for the first time in over three years, to preview her forthcoming album Amateurs – out through Chapter Music in early November.

Amateurs is a stunning, string-laden album, set at a mystical midway point between the deep synth-pop of Laura’s last album, Devotion, and the folkier sounds of her earlier work. Recorded in Stanmore and St Peters on Gadigal Country in-between the long 2020-2021 lockdowns, Amateurs is an album about anti-art and anti-intellectual culture, that sees Laura questioning her role as a songwriter and examining the reality of her choice to prioritise art over other parts of her life. It is also a warmhearted, humorous and sonically breathtaking album.

Special guest for this show will be Melbourne-based musician Grand Salvo, who is “acclaimed for his ability to transport listeners with atmospheric arrangements, detailed compositions, and immersive stories” Triple RRR

Laura Jean at the Theatre Royal Castlemaine is proudly supported by Gold Sounds Music Conference, a four-day event designed to bring together the Victorian music communities, held in Castlemaine, on Djaara country, from 13-16 October. Tickets on sale now: www.goldsounds.com.au

Peking Duk, Spacey Jane and Girl Talk lead Dream Machine Festival 2023

From the people who deliver Wine Machine around Australia and Snow Machine in NZ and Japan, Dream Machine is returning in 2023.

Having celebrated its inaugural event in the Whitsundays in January 2022, Dream Machine is heading to Bali in June 2023 with a huge line up including Peking Duk, Spacey Jane, Girl Talk, Sycco, Vera Blue, Winston Surfshirt and heaps more.

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

The 2023 destination event will take place over four nights, sprawled across eight incredible beachfront resorts, amidst the stunning shores and tropical haven that is Nusa Dua, the ultimate east coast Bali destination.

From the 8th -12th June 2023, this festival promises to be the ultimate Dream holiday; a feast for the senses, a bucket list week like no other! Other acts joining the lineup include Harvey Sutherland (DJ set), L D R U, 1300, Northeast Party House, Stace Cadet, Boy & Bear, Client Liaison and San Cisco.

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Those lucky enough to attend Dream Machine’s Whitsundays debut in January 2022 will know the format: an intimate holiday escape where lifelong friendships are made. Whether it’s in the pool or ocean during the day, one of the beach club parties by afternoon or the main Island arena by night, Dream Machine is the ultimate indulgence.

Be spellbound by crystal clear waters, soft sand, incredible artists and plenty of memory-making moments. With the finest cuisine and drinks to top it off, living the island life will be easy, but leaving it won’t be.

If you’re feeling extra, there’s an upgrade ticket option which includes access to the exclusive VIP area on the Island to watch the main stage shows in style, including a cocktail bar, chill zone, table service, lux toilets and sit down dinner options. Plus, you’ll get luxury airport transfer upgrades and access to the exclusive pool party at Manarai Beach Club, with special guest DJs.

Easily plan your Dream Machine experience by choosing from a range of ticket package options, with multiple luxury beach front and tropical resorts available. With accom, transfers and festival tickets all sorted in one go, coordinating your next overseas adventure slash festival experience has never been easier. All you need to do is book your flights! Packages are also customisable – you can add up to 2-3 nights either side of Dream Machine to have a pre-event pamper or post-festival rancho relaxo unwind.

Dream Machine Bali will be one of those once in a lifetime experiences you won’t want to miss. Time to make some tropical memories and magical moments.

Dream Machine Bali

1300

Boy & Bear

Client Liaison

Girl Talk (USA)

Groove City

Harvey Sutherland (DJ set)

Holy Holy

Hot Dub Time Machine

Illy

Jimi The Kween

LDRU

Mell Hall

Northeast Party House

Peking Duk (DJ set)

San Cisco

Sideboob

Spacey Jane

Stace Cadet

Sycco

Tori Levett

Tyson O’Brien

Vera Blue

Winston Surfshirt

DREAM MACHINE 2023 runs from Thursday 8 – Monday 12 June 2023 at Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia. Be the first to secure your Dream Machine experience by signing up to presale here. The exclusive presale will run for a very limited window from 6pm Tuesday 18 October AEDT. General tickets go on sale Wednesday 19 October, 12pm AEDT.

Azealia Banks announces Australian tour

Following Azealia Banks’ debut single ‘212’ in 2012, she has gone on to release her critically acclaimed debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’, and has since released hit-after-hit with ‘Anna Wintour’, ‘F*ck Him All Night’, ‘New Bottega’, and most recently – features on Mallrat’ debut album Butterfly Blue, with track ‘Surprise Me’.

Azealia Banks Australian tour

Thursday December 08: The Tivoli, Meanjin (Brisbane, QLD)
Saturday December 10: Festival Hall, Naarm (Melbourne, VIC)
Sunday December 11: Enmore Theatre, Eora (Sydney, NSW)

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here

Azealia has performed for some of the world’s biggest stages including Coachella, Wireless Festival, Glastonbury, Splendour In The Grass, Listen Out, and many more. Banks will be heading to Australian shores for the 1st time in 6 years, this December, for a bass-thumping string of headline shows.

With the announcement, Point Productions Director Sian Van Der Muelen says, “We’re so thrilled to welcome Azealia back to Australia and witness her live in action, performing some of her hottest tracks! This tour has been 3 years in the making, with efforts initially stalled due to Covid. That being said, it’s given us ample time to ensure that we are delivering one of the best show experiences for customers.”

Azealia will present her live stage show at The Tivoli in Brisbane, Enmore Theatre in Sydney, and Festival Hall in Melbourne.

Ticket Pre-Sale: Tuesday 18 October. Ticket General On-Sale: Wednesday 19 October. PRE-SALE SIGN UP – https://pointproductions.com.au/

Iconic rockers The Stranglers announce Australian tour

First forming in 1974, the band’s no-bullshit attitude saw the band blaze an experimental trail, from art rock to goth to new wave pop, inspiring a wave of prog rock guitar players and confrontational vocalists to find their roots in The Stranglers’ unabashed confidence.

Promising a set that will be covering tracks from their extensive catalogue spanning over 45 years, fans can expect to hear timeless hits like ‘Golden Brown’, ‘Always the Sun’, ‘No More Heroes’, ‘Strange Little Girl’ and ‘Peaches’.

The Stranglers 2023 Australian tour

Tuesday, April 18: The Gov, Adelaide
Wednesday April 19: Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
Friday, Apr 21: Princess Theatre, Brisbane
Saturday, April 22: The Metro, Sydney
Sunday, April 23: Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here

The Stranglers have scored 23 UK Top 40 singles and 19 UK Top 40 albums to date and recently released their eighteenth studio album, ‘Dark Matters’ which debuted at No 4 in the UK Charts.

Don’t miss being swept up high on the wave of The Stranglers’ powerful sound, pounding rhythms, soaring melodies, quirky humour and thrillingly daring musicianship for an exhilarating live experience.

Early bird tickets on sale: Friday, October 14 – 10.00am (local time) General tickets on sale: Tuesday, October 18 -10.00am (local time). Fans can register in advance for the pre-sale now here.

Pete Murray- ‘Before I Go’ Tour

Multi-platinum selling Pete Murray is hitting the road to celebrate the release of new EP ‘Before I Go!’ Having released 7 albums over an impressive career (one of only a few Australian artists with over 1 million album sales) Pete and his band are travelling the east coast, bags packed with stunning new tracks and classic hits alike!

Pete Murray- ‘Before I Go’ Tour

Josh Pyke, Hayley Mary

Following his national tour, Josh Pyke is bringing his tour and album ‘To Find Happiness’ to a town near you!

Since breaking out to widespread success with the release of debut album MEMORIES & DUST in 2007, ARIA Award winner Josh Pyke has cultivated a strong community of supporters around Australia and beyond. Testament to his authentic and deep-set connection to the craft of music and its uniting appeal, each record Pyke has released in the years since have brought him closer to his fans, while his profile has elevated to being one of the most beloved and respected Australian songwriters of the last decade.

With six acclaimed albums under his belt and after the success of 2020’s aria nominated Rome album, Pyke latest album To Find Happiness – featuring the singles The Hummingbird (Ft. Gordi), Your Heart Won’t Always Weigh a Tone and Circle of Light shows creativity has long extended well beyond.

Josh Pyke, Hayley Mary

Following his national tour, Josh Pyke is bringing his tour and album ‘To Find Happiness’ to a town near you!

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