In this issue: Mimi Velevska incorporates body and performance painting into her launch gig, Ball Park Music set to play at The Gov, Subsonic Music Festival launch party brings the goods and more!
MIMI VELEVSKA LAUNCHING “I’M YOURS” AT THE WORKERS CLUB
Mimi Velevska will be throwing one hell of a launch party at the Workers Club this September! Launching her new single “I’m Yours”, Velevska will also be incorporating live body and performance painting into the show, truly making the gig one to remember. Velevska has been receiving radio play and support from all corners of the community recently and is also currently preparing to release her debut EP, The Bona Fide Electric, in November.
Thursday, September 20
The Workers Club, Melbourne VIC
Tix: $8 pre-sale // $10 on the door
Doors: 7:30pm
BALL PARK MUSIC SET TO PLAY THE GOV IN NOVEMBER
Those party starters out of Brisbane, Ball Park Music, are going to be stopping by The Gov in November when they travel across the country on yet another massive national tour. Loon Lake will be accompanying the band for the good times, making this tour one to feature two of the country’s best touring acts at the moment! Both bands sold out multiple shows on their last tours respectively, so jump on these tickets!
Tuesday, November 20
The Gov, Adelaide SA
Tix: $29.50 + bf through www.moshtix.com.au // www.thegov.com.au // www.venuetix.com.au
Doors: 7:30pm
SUBSONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY TAKING PLACE AT THE BURKEDIN
The Subsonic Music Festival launch party is on at The Burkedin on Oxford Street during the first weekend of September and has an awesome bunch of artists onboard! A pre-festival celebration which spreads across four floors, this launch party is going to be massive; tickets are still available, so if you’re up for a dance and a party to welcome Spring, this may be the one for you! The line-up is as follows:
Alexkid
Mike Monday
Jay Smalls
Mike Witcome
Max Gosford
Tim Culbert
Daniel Crocetti
Robbie Lowe
Garage Pressure
HyperColour
Gilsun & Sook
Jordan Deck
Kimba
Gemma Van D
Dave Stuart
MSG
Marcotix
Saturday, September 1
The Burkedin Hotel, Sydney NSW
Tix: $30 // $35 on the door through www.residentadvisor.net
THE SAINTS AT THE FLY BY NIGHT HOTEL IN NOVEMBER
The Fly By Night in Fremantle are thrilled to be hosting the return of Australia’s most infamous bands, The Saints. Ahead of their appearance at the Homebake Festival and the release of their new album, the band will be playing a few dates around the country, showcasing their new material as well as their classics. With a new focus on The Saints and their new material, the band is ready to show Australian crowds what they’ve been missing since they’ve been away!
Friday, November 20
Fly By Night, Fremantle WA
Tix on sale September 7 through www.ticketmaster.com.au // www.flybynight.org
B-MASSIVE & MORE AT THE TOWN HALL HOTEL IN SEPTEMBER
B-Massive will be playing their first Townie gig in early September and will be joined by some special guests, soon to be announced! Featuring members of Big Red, Los Alamos and Cog, B-Massive are making music that finds itself fusing alternative and progressive rock with some fresh rock and blues sounds. Get down to the Townie and become introduced to a sound you won’t forget!
Saturday, September 8
The Town Hall Hotel, Newtown
FREE ENTRY
Doors: 9pm
ROSE TATTOO LINED UP TO PLAY AT SUMMERNATS 26
Rose Tattoo have been announced as Saturday night’s headlining act at this year’s Summernats event. Known for shaping the sound of Australian rock and roll over the past 35 years, Rose Tattoo will be rounding out the music entertainment offering at Summernats 26, alongside the recently announced Hilltop Hoods, who will be performing on the Friday night.
January 3-6, 2013
Exhibition Park, Canberra ACT
www.summernats.com.au
SUNNYBOYS PLAYING THE CORNER HOTEL IN DECEMBER!
Having already been announced to be performing at this year’s Meredith Music Festival, Sunnyboys also have been announced to play a one off club gig at the Corner Hotel at the end of the year. Responsible for such classics as “Happy Man”, “Tunnel of Love” and “Show Me Some Discipline”, Sunnyboys will be giving fans the opportunity to see such iconic songs performed in a more intimate environment when they play this special show in December.
Saturday, December 8
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne VIC
Tix go on sale September 7 through www.cornerhotel.com // www.feelpresents.oztix.com.au
‘SPRAY AND WIPE’ LINE UP ANNOUNCED – MASSIVE PARTY FOR THE ESPY!
The Espy is going to be hosting one hell of a party this September with Spray and Wipe featuring the likes of Northeast Party House and Strange Talk. The stellar line up of bands and DJs is going to take over the venue, bringing the best party jams and live music straight to the punters for an affordable price! Tickets are going quickly, so best get on them before they all fly out the door! Check out the full line-up.
Northeast Party House
Strange Talk
Oscar + Martin
Dune Rats
Toucan
Sures
I’lls
Drunk Mums
The Corsairs
Bored Nothing
The Upskirts
Alison Wonderland
Friends of Dorothy
DJ Bossman
Gamegirls
I Oh You DJs
Friday, September 21
The Espy, Melbourne VIC
Tix: $20 + bf through www.espy.com.au
RED INK LAUNCHING EUPHORIA IN SYDNEY & BRISBANE!
The Red Ink train is still yet to hit up a few more venues and Sydney and Brisbane are next. The band, currently on the road with their latest single “Euphoria”, has been earning praise for their energetic shows and the way their music translates to the live stage. Check them out when they stop by your town!
Thursday, September 6
Cobra Kai @ Oh Hello, Brisbane QLD
Tix: $10 on the door
Saturday, September 8
The Beresford Hotel, Sydney NSW
FREE ENTRY
‘INTO THE MYSTIC’ – THE MUSIC OF VAN MORRISON AT THE FLYING SAUCER CLUB
Joe Creighton is one of Australia’s most formidable and respected bass players and has worked with the likes of Olivia Newton-John, Kylie Minogue and The Black Sorrows. This September, Creighton will be taking on the music of Van Morrison with his new show, Into The Mystic. The show gives the public the opportunity to see Creighton take to the stage with a seven piece band in delivering a show that isn’t to be missed!
Saturday, September 8
The Flying Sauce Club, Elsternwick VIC
Tix: $27 + bf (Reserved) // $20 +bf (General) // $22 (Door) through www.flyingsaucerclub.com.au
PONY FACE LAUNCHING HYPNOTISED IN MELBOURNE & CASTLEMAINE!
To celebrate the release of their sophomore album Hypnotised, Pony Face are hitting the road through September and October. Armed with a new swag of tunes, Pony Face will be bringing their kaleidoscope of sounds to life on stages at the Northcote Social Club and The Bridge Hotel. Straddling the divide between blissful and brooding, Pony Face take listeners on an aural journey down a surreal highway that brings influences from Mogwai through to Dirty Three together in creating something completely unique.
Friday, September 7
Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC
Tix through www.northcotesocialclub.com // $18 on the door
Friday, September 14
The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine VIC
Tix: $10 on the door
JULITHA RYAN LAUNCHING THE LUCKY GIRL IN OCTOBER
Julitha Ryan is ready to share with you all her debut solo record, The Lucky Girl this October! Comprising 12 tracks, Ryan is responsible for every note, vocal and backing vocal and features an all-star rhythm section to boot. Featuring a cast of Melbourne’s finest musicians, the album is a dramatic and idiosyncratic collection of songs specifically designed to be heard from start to finish.
Wednesday, October 17
Northcote Social Club, Melbourne VIC
Sunday, October 28
Pure Pop Records, St Kilda VIC
FABULOUS DIAMONDS LAUNCHING COMMERCIAL MUSIC IN MELBOURNE & SYDNEY
Fabulous Diamonds are going to be launching their third album Commercial Music in both Melbourne and Sydney in September! Catch them doing their thing live and see what all the fuss has been about for their live shows!
Saturday, September 1
Curtin Bandroom, Melbourne VIC
w/ People Person, White Hex, Bum Creek DJs
Saturday, September 8
The Square, Sydney NSW
w/ Half High, MOB, Boynoisez, DJ Fortune Bullen
ROYAL ACES, HOTEL MAYFAIR AND MORE PLAYING THE ESPY
Royal Aces, Hotel Mayfair and a whole host of killer bands are set to play at The Espy in October! Over the course of the night, the crowd will be exposed to a whole range of sounds, from indie rock to some vintage power rocks sounds you’d expect from the likes of Van Halen and Aerosmith. Check out the full line-up and get yourself a ticket!
Royal Aces
Hotel Mayfair
This Weather
Pigtails
High Side Driver
Thursday, October 11
The Espy, Melbourne VIC
Tix: $12 on the door
