Elefant Traks are launching URTHBOY’s latest album, SPITSHINE, this Friday 20th October. Guests include HORRORSHOW, who are also celebrating the release of their new record, and POLO CLUB. Presale tickets are still available – book them here.
After earning international success with debut album “Love & War,” we are excited to announce that Australia’s very own DANIEL MERRIWEATHER will be performing at the Prince on Tuesday 1st December. Find out why the BBC said of his live show “Merriweather is a 21st century prodigy of old school, classic soul.” Tickets go on sale Wednesday 28th October.
Voting for the EG AWARDS 2009 is now open. Winners of each category will be announced on the night of the awards, the EG Allstars will be joined by very special guests, and the PAINTERS & DOCKERS will be playing their first live set in 20 years, and sadly, their last. Place your votes here!
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The Happy Endings return to Australia to launch their new single ‘Control’ which is available now through Kid Audio Records and iTunes. The band have recently completed a string of international tour dates, which saw them play European Festivals alongside the likes of Moby, The Ting Tings, and a set at the famous Viper Room in L.A.
The ‘Control’ launch takes place at Evelyn Hotel on Friday 30th October, with support from the Violet Flames. The Happy Endings will also be road testing a number of new songs from their forthcoming album, which is due for release in early 2010. Tickets available now from www.greentix.com.au
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THEATRESPORTS CRANSTON CUP GRAND FINAL
The best of the best at war… in jest!
It’s the ultimate challenge for the fastest wits in the comedy business. The climax of a season of cut-throat comic competition.
The best four teams of improvising comics compete for prizes, glory and the biggest, ugliest trophy in the known world. It’s the annual Cranston Cup Grand Final and it’s coming to the Enmore Theatre this Saturday December 5.
Celebrating its 25th year at the Enmore Theatre, Theatresports is like Seven’s Thank God You’re Here and the Comedy Channel’s Whose Line Is It Anyway? This is hilarious, fast-paced comedy with no scripts and no safety net! On the same stage that launched Andrew Denton, Julia Zemiro, Rebecca de Unamuno, Adam Spencer and many more. What started as more than 20 teams will have battled through elimination rounds, leaving blood – or at least gibbering comic idiots – all over the floor.
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Gig Picks
This Month - Melb Music
Tuesday 20th October (and Every Tuesday)
Lady Soul
The Evelyn Hotel
351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
$12
Saturday 24th October
Gary Young and Paul Norton
Mordialloc Sports Bar 8.30pm
Mordialloc
Sunday 25th October
Rusty Nails
Khyats Of Brighton 8.00pm
25 Wilson St Brighton
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FULL NOISE ROCKING TOWNSVILLE THIS SATURDAY
• Amping up North • October 24, 2009 • Townsville Rugby Grounds
BUY YOUR FULL NOISE TICKETS NOW….
This Saturday the hottest musical festival ever staged in the North will explode at the Townsville Rugby Grounds - October 24. The inaugural Full Noise Music Festival will be headlined by Australian electro hit-makers Empire of the Sun, Frenzal Rhomb, Pez, Koolism, British India, Bluejuice, The Lost Valentinos and a stack of NQ bands. But be warned…do not leave it till the day to get your tickets! You will get slapped with higher prices if you buy at the gates!
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Brisbane’s Emporium Hotel Best Boutique Hotel in Queensland - Queensland Hotels Association Awards announced
The Awards continue for Brisbane’s Emporium Hotel. Last week the property was announced Best Boutique Hotel at the Queensland Hotels Association (QHA) Awards for Excellence 2009, beating fellow finalist Peppers Spicers Peak Lodge.
Determined to show peers and judges it had not rested on its laurels since taking out the QHA Best Deluxe Accommodation and Best Marketed Hotel in 2008, Emporium Hotel’s entry focused on its many new and innovative packages and programs developed over the past year. Speaking at the Awards, General Manager Peter Savoff expressed his delight with the win, which has followed a successful year of growth and sustained performance.
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Hanzel Und Gretyl World Fukken Tour 2009
Hanzel Und Gretyl have been leading lights of the industrial
underground since 1993, combining the aggressive elements of the New
York hardcore electronic sound that spawned Industrial Strength
records with that gritty German sound which inspired bands like
Rammstein and KMFDM. Original members since the beginning are the
demonic duo of guitarists and vocalists Kaiser Von Loopy and Vas
Kallas and they are joined by drummer Jordan Marchini.
Born from the ashes of the American industrial dance sound, and with
their early lineup including Revolting Cocks member Mark Baker,
Hanzel Und Gretyl have remained true to the sound of industrial
aggression since the early nineties, and have released eight studio
albums to great success. Their 2003 album ‘Uber Alles’ receiving a 4
star review in Kerrang magazine, and 2004’s ‘Scheissmessiah’ being
hailed by Revolver Magazine as one of the essential industrial albums.
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