NEW MELBOURNE SHOW ADDED
Genre-hopping, instrument-swapping, expectation-confounding, musical melting pot Architecture In Helsinki are psyched to announce a new Melbourne show has been added to the Like It Or Not tour.
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Over 5 exciting weeks throughout the month of May and June, Dance Groups from all around the Gold Coast and Brisbane will come together to battle it out to see who will win $1,500 in CASH and over $10,000 in prizes and be crowned the Notorious Dance Comp Winner of 2008!
Currently taking entries for HEAT 1 which is on the 14th of May…only 2 weeks away!
Allied Hospitality, The Drink Nightclub, Ruby Tramp & Kitty O’Shea’s Irish Bar
Level 3, 50 Cavill Ave
Surfers Paradise
tel: 55706155
A wicked spoof of the self-help industry, appearing at The Butterfly Club from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 June at 9.00 pm (8.00 pm Sun)
Be prepared to have your heart healed as Dr Mandi leads you through her 9 Easy Steps to Romantic Bliss. Utilising the power of alcohol, laughter and song, Dr Mandi’s insightful 9 step plan is a simple, fun and easy-to-follow mantra for even the most despairingly dysfunctional romantics!
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‘BETTER IN THE DARK’ AUSTRALIAN TOUR!
Australia’s favourite electro-pop rockers The Rogue Traders have announced their biggest ever Australian tour for April/May.
In news that is sure to delight their legions of fans, the band is set to play an initial 21 shows all around Australia in their first major tour in more than 18 months – with more dates to be announced soon!
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GIG GUIDE
Thu 1 May
AMPHETAME
After some relaxed writing sessions on Venice beach between Dani Raushi and Crutey (Full Scale) the melodic/rock outfit AMPHETAME was spawned. Over the last 3 years, the band have befriended and been inspired by Full Scale, The Butterly Effect, Thirsty Merc and Karnivool. Guests Fading Hour, Best Wishes and Amirala.
$10 at the door 8pm.
www.myspace.com/amphetame
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
SHAM 69 (UK) with special guests
Sat 19 Jul 2008
In July, UK punk legends Sham 69 will be hitting our shores for a scorching show at the East! Formed in the mid 70s and known across the globe as the godfathers of Oi! Sham 69 are in hot form. Mentioned in the same breath as the Sex Pistols, The Clash and The Exploited, Sham 69 were part of the first wave of UK punk. With massive hits like “Borstal Breakout” and “If The Kids Are United” Sham 69 are not to be missed on their first ever Australian tour! Joining the streetpunk Oi! merchants on the road will be hardcore stalwarts Toe to Toe. All tickets purchased for the postponed show at the Corner Hotel remain valid for the new date at the East. Refunds for those unable to attend are available at the point of purchase.
$44+bf
Tickets on sale at the East Brunswick Club box office, 280 Lygon St, PH: 9388 9794 or via the website www.eastbrunswickclub.com
www.sham69.com
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2008 Next Wave Festival
15 – 31 May, 2008
Program Launch: We Have Lift Off!
This May, the Next Wave Festival invites you to get closer to the future of art. With over 400 young and emerging artists from around Australia, the Festival presents two remarkable weeks of genre-busting new works across Melbourne.
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