MONDAY 6th DECEMBER
SCREEN SECT: HURTSVILLE!
Probably best known for having an extraterrestrial explode spectacularly from his chest in Ridley Scott’s 1979 film Alien, we think it’s high time to take a look at some of the career highlights of John Hurt, an incredibly versatile character actor, whose CV is a rich and varied feast of intense, iconic and idiosyncratic roles.
7pm / Upstairs
TUESDAY 7th DECEMBER
MAKE IT UP CLUB
The Make It Up Club is committed to nurturing, presenting and promoting avant-garde improvised music and sound performance of the highest conceptual and performative standards, regardless of idiom, genre, or instrumentation.
Doors 8.00pm
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS:
I AM KLOOT (UK) with special guest: JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE MONDAY!
Following the release of their new album ‘the Sky at Night’, the first of theirs to be released in Australia, Manchester’s I Am Kloot has announced a string of dates across the country. Prolific performers, the band has toured around Europe, America and parts of Asia, and are known for their abundant stage presence and witty lyrics.
Thu 17 Feb 2011 8:00pm
www.iamkloot.com
THE VERLAINES (NZ) with SONGS and special guest: JUST ANNOUNCED - ON SALE MONDAY!
Flying Nun fans rejoice! Legendary Dunedin band The Verlaines are on their way to Australian shores and will be stopping in at the East in January with special guests Songs. The Graeme Downes-fronted outfit formed in 1981 and endured several line-up changes before going on an extended hiatus in 1997. After reuniting in 2003 the band are back and ready to hit up Australian audiences.
Fri 28 Jan 2011 8:30pm
www.theverlaines.com
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After playing a sold out Falls Festival later this year Australia’s favourite modern funk/ soul band THE BAMBOOS are playing the Prince Bandroom Friday 14th January 2011 in celebration of their 10th anniversary! In this time the band have toured Australia and Europe, played the countries best festivals, released 5 albums, topped the charts and always deliver a fun, high energy show.
THE BAMBOOS will be joined on stage with special guests ELECTRIC EMPIRE and DJS PIERRE BARONI, KANO, ENNIO STYLES and CHRIS GILL. Tickets are available here.
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Saturday 2nd January
Vaughn and Young
Mordialloc Sports Club 9.00pm
Sunday 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th January
Gary Young Solo
Eighty One 3.00pm
Berwick
Saturday 9th January
Billy Miller
Mordialloc Sports Club 9.00pm
Sunday 10th January
Rusty Nails - New Residency
NightHawk 7.30pm
Mentone
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In these recessionary times when the GFC is biting heavily into the entertainment booking industry, GoDirect Entertainment.com.au the online booking entertainment service is helping more and more artists get more gigs.
People looking to book entertainment with the need to save money, and still fulfil their entertainment requirements for their event or function, are increasingly turning to the GoDirect Entertainment website. It is very easy to use, and a quick response is guaranteed.
Its free to list for all performers and musicians who must be able to handle their own online bookings.
Once they accept the enquiry, a small lead fee is payable, its cheap, quick and effective. If they cant do the gig - costs them nothing.
A win-win for all users… www.godirectentertainment.com.au launched in March 2007 now proven to be a recession buster.
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Tickets ON SALE NOW FOR:
MAMMAL + ELECTRIC MARY FLS Fundraiser - Tuesday May 5
From: www.oztix.com.au ph: 1300 762 545, Greville Records, Polyester Records (Fitzroy + City) and The Tote. $15 +bf or $20 on door if available!
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The GIMMIES (Japan) + Mach Pelican (Super Special One-Off Show) + The Spazzys + Bowerbirds + Super Wild Horses - Sunday May 17
From: Missing Link, Polyester (City + Fitzroy), The Corner www.cornerhotel.com and The Tote $15+bf/$18 door if still available
GIG GUIDE:
* THIS WEEK *
Tickets on sale NOW! Mammal + Electric Mary
Tuesday May 5
Two of Australia’s best and most talked about rock bands are joining forces to help out one of Melbourne’s most important and loved community organisations, THE FITZROY LEGAL SERVICE (FLS).
Mammal, having just finished winning legions of new fans with their Big Day Out performances, and Electric Mary, whose barn-storming riffs and classic rock vocals have seen them support the likes of Judas Priest, are giving all profits from their Tuesday night performance to help FLS continue to perform their fantastic work, providing legal advice and support to those who need and deserve it.
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NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
ALEX LLOYD with special guest
Alex Lloyd’s long awaited return to Australia.
Fri 15 May 2009
www.myspace.com/alexlloyd
GROUND COMPONENTS with special guest
Just announced! On Sale Monday 6 April.
Sat 16 May 2009
www.myspace.com/groundcomponents
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