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July 11, 2024
Megan Milner

TYLER CHILDERS 2025 AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND MULE PULL TOUR: NEW SYDNEY DATE ADDED TO MEET DEMAND

With news earlier this week that Tyler Childers will bring his eagerly awaited Mule Pull Tour to Australia and New Zealand early in 2025, comes a second date for Sydney to meet extraordinary demand during the pre-sale period, with all shows selling fast.

This new show will take place on Tuesday, February 11 at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion.

The tour will commence at Auckland’s Spark Arena on February 6, followed by Brisbane’s Sandstone Point Hotel on February 8, The Green Room, Byron Bay on February 9 and Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on February 11 and 12. Childers will then headline the inaugural Howlin’ Country on February 15 in Newcastle, before heading to Royal Theatre Canberra on February 16, Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on February 20, and concluding with an outdoor show at Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, Korumburra on February 22.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, July 12 at 10am local.

Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Australia & New Zealand, open now and running through until Friday 12 July, 9am local. Preferred ticket access is available to Mastercard cardholders in Australia on Friday 12 July, 10am local. Visit www.priceless.com/music to find out more.

My Live Nation members can secure tickets during the My Live Nation presale beginning 2pm local, Thursday 11 July until 9am local, Friday 12 July.

Love Police fans and subscribers can access the Love Police presale on Thursday 11 July at 2pm.

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au or livenation.co.nz or lovepolice.com.au

Brian Taranto of Love Police said, “It’s an exciting time for fans of important and good time music with Tyler and his band finally getting to town. Since his last visit, Tyler has become a superstar around the world. A trailblazer, an inspiration to many and a deliverer of excellent live shows. Can’t wait for everyone to feel it in February.”

GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Tyler Childers is “one of country music’s most compelling and unpredictable artists” (Associated Press). Adding to an already triumphant career, Childers released his acclaimed new album, Rustin’ In The Rain, late last year via Hickman Holler Records/RCA Records, which includes the GRAMMY and ACM-nominated single, “In Your Love.”

“In Your Love” has garnered over 10 million video views to date, 180 million on-demand streams and received praise from outlets such as NPR Music, Billboard, Pitchfork, Stereogum, The Advocate and Rolling Stone, who declared it “the music video of compassion and caring we need right now,” while USA Today called the video “a much-needed portrait of inclusivity.” View here.

Since his 2017 breakthrough long player “Purgatory”, Childers has released three additional albums and performed countless sold-out shows across the world. Known for his electric live concerts, the Kentucky native kicked off his extensive US “Mule Pull ’24 Tour” with sold-out shows at Inglewood’s Kia Forum, Austin’s Moody Center, two nights at New York’s Madison Square Garden and two nights at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, of which The Tennessean praised, “a powerfully emotional performance…[Childers] emerged in Nashville as a confident arena superstar.”

TYLER CHILDERS

MULE PULL TOUR

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 2025

SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6

SANDSTONE POINT HOTEL, BRISBANE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8

THE GREEN ROOM, BYRON BAY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9

HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 – NEW SHOW

HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12

FORESHORE PARK, NEWCASTLE* SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15

ROYAL THEATRE, CANBERRA SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16

SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL, MELBOURNE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20

COAL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK & MUSEUM, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22

KORUMBURRA

Mastercard pre-sale – open now, running until Friday, July 12 at 9am.

Live Nation pre-sale commences Thursday, July 11 at 2pm, running until Friday, July 12 at 9am.

Love Police presale commences Thursday, July 11 at 2pm.

General public tickets go on sale on Friday, July 12 at 10am.

All times local.

*Not promoted by Live Nation & Love Police

$1 from every ticket sold will be going to BlazeAid. Established in 2009 by Kevin and Rhonda Butler, BlazeAid is supported by volunteers providing practical support to secure livestock and rebuild fencing immediately following natural disasters in regional and rural Australian communities. More information can be found at https://blazeaid.com.au/

For more information head to livenation.com.au // livenation.co.nz// lovepolice.com.au

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July 10, 2024
Megan Milner

DIESEL ANNOUNCES ‘BOOTLEG MELANCHOLY ALBUM TOUR 2024’ + SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘REMEMBER MY LOVE’

Following the acclaimed release of his seventeenth studio album Bootleg Melancholy late last year, Australian icon Diesel is proud to today announce a national headline run to close out 2024, hitting the road with a full band for the Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour, presented by New World Artists. And accompanying Diesel’s tour excitement is the addition of a brand new music video for Remember My Love, aka the modern swoon closing out 2023’s Bootleg Melancholy.

Commencing a 13-date national run on Saturday 31 August in Adelaide, Diesel’s Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour will also journey through Melbourne, Warragul, Hobart, Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Batemans Bay, Canberra, Perth and Darwin, with proceedings drawing to a close on Friday 13 December in Caloundra. Pre-sale tickets for the Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour 2024 will be available from 12pm AEST on Thursday 11 July, with general tickets on sale from 12pm AEST on Monday 15 July. To keep up to date with all things Diesel, including upcoming tour pre-sale opportunities, head to dieselmusic.com.au/mailinglist.

An exuberant and multi-faceted collection of 14 tracks, Bootleg Melancholy coalesces the myriad of talents wielded by Diesel, aka the prolific American-born and Aussie-based roots/rock guitarist and vocalist Mark Lizotte. Loaded with hooks, honeyed vocals, and a range of stylistic hues, Bootleg Melancholy’s songs greet with the warmth and familiarity of a good friend, with songs about family, mortality, childhood, and dreams. Travelling across time, place, and memory, this is rousing yet reflective pop music that celebrates the joys of everyday life while braving the difficult stuff – the challenges we all eventually face – with insights and tenderness; a fact witnessed vividly on the album’s closing track Remember My Love. “The song is about not forgetting that there are others around us who are experiencing the same human condition and not to get stuck in a moment,” shares Diesel of Remember My Love. “In part, I’m speaking to myself; a reminder that one must be at peace to some degree to be able to give solace to others. It’s also a mantra that in times of despair I’ve tapped into, just the idea of being loved can snap me out of spiralling down.”

As with the broader album’s output, Remember My Love was tracked by Diesel on his own, later bringing in Lee Moloney on drums (“to add some more weight”, as Diesel puts it). Starting with an 808 drum pattern heard in its verses, Remember My Love grew continuously over the space of a few days, resulting in the eerie yet bright track ultimately heard on the album that is also brought to stunning life today via its accompanying music video. “The music video for Remember My Love was shot by my daughter Lily Lizotte and edited by Blake Fraser, who worked on the multi-award-winning Patricia Moore series,” shares Diesel. “For the video, I thought it would be a good fit to return to where I remember writing most of the song, which is down by the nearby ports where I spend a lot of time decompressing. With a wide open horizon leading west, the sunsets are always vivid.”

Recently showcasing his enigmatic live show as part of his solo Forever Tour, including a sold out performance at the Sydney Opera House, Diesel’s upcoming performances in the latter half of 2024 will feature a three-piece band along with a celebration of the talented artist’s abundant back catalogue – including, of course, the tour’s titular release Bootleg Melancholy. “17 albums in, I’m probably not second guessing as much about the process,” shares Diesel. “My experiences working with other artists collaborating has really rubbed off on what I make too. I’ve had a lot of really positive feedback from people on this record, especially after making and releasing 2 albums during the pandemic, it’s affirming to get peoples reaction first-hand in real life!”

“Having so much material to draw from is a nice problem,” Diesel adds. “My band have been good at reminding me of songs and albums that I may have neglected for no particular reason. Having a new piece of the puzzle in Bootleg Melancholy will help shape the set. I can already see songs from other albums “putting up their hands” to be in the set, as I’ve found new songs will evoke feelings and parallel lines to older songs. We make quite a bit of sound it’s been said for a three-piece band and these shows coming up won’t be an exception, I really enjoy the juxtapose of playing band shows, and the same could be said for solo shows, I’m pretty blessed to have both!”

One of Australia’s greatest success stories, the American-born Diesel, aka Mark Lizotte, has spent three decades weaving his one-of-a-kind musical magic into his rock and blues-fuelled sounds, both as part of the band Johnny Diesel & The Injectors and, more recently, as a solo artist. With multiple #1 ARIA charting albums under his belt, six ARIA award wins and millions of streams alongside a legion of fans, Diesel’s creative skillset also expands beyond his own projects, with the talented artist also renowned for his work as a producer and multi-instrumentalist. And good news for Diesel fans and music lovers in general out there – the man himself is primed for some exciting upcoming creative endeavours alongside his impending tour, as he concludes, “It’s pretty normal for me to start writing another body of songs and start the recording process for another album, and I’ve been doing just that, in between shooting eps for an upcoming TV series where I get to interview music artists and shine a light on concerts and the stories behind them. Even though I’m a working musician, I’m still a fan and love talking music with anyone whose interest is piqued!”

Diesel’s Bootleg Melancholy Album Tour commences this August. Exclusive fan pre-sale from 12pm AEST Thursday July 11 ends 10am AEST Monday July 15 (online pre-sale, password required, join dieselmusic.com.au list for unique code & link), public on sale 12pm AEST Monday July 15 from outlets and dieselmusic.com.au.

Bootleg Melancholy is out now via Bloodlines.

Diesel – Bootleg Melancholy (official album artwork)

DIESEL – BOOTLEG MELANCHOLY ALBUM TOUR DATES
Proudly Presented by New World Artists

SAT 31 AUG | NORWOOD CONCERT HALL | ADELAIDE | SA | 7:30-10:30 PM*
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | All Ticketmaster Outlets

SUN 1 SEP | SHEDLEY THEATRE | ELIZABETH | SA | 6:30-9:30 PM*
Tickets available from https://www.theshedley.com.au 08 8256 0500, Box Office

SAT 7 SEP | RMIT – THE CAPITOL | MELBOURNE | VIC | 7:30-10:30 PM
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au |All Ticketmaster Outlets

SUN 8 SEP | WEST GIPPSLAND ARTS CENTRE | WARRAGUL | VIC | 6:30-9:30 PM
Tickets available from https://wgac.com.au 03 5624 2456, Box Office

FRI 4 OCT | THEATRE ROYAL | HOBART | TAS | 7:30-10:30 PM
Tickets available from https://www.theatreroyal.com.au 03 6146 3300, Box Office

FRI 11 OCT | REDLAND PAC | BRISBANE | QLD | 7:30-10:30 PM*
Tickets available from https://www.rpac.com.au 07 3829 81 31, Box Office

FRI 18 OCT | CITY HALL | NEWCASTLE | NSW | 7:30-10:30 PM
Tickets available https://tickets.civictheatrenewcastle.com.au | 02 4929 1977

SAT 19 OCT | YORK THEATRE-SEYMOUR CENTRE | SYDNEY | NSW | 7:30-10:30 PM
Tickets available from https://www.seymourcentre.com 02 7255 1561, Box Office

FRI 25 OCT | BAY PAVILIONS | BATEMANS BAY | NSW | 7:30-10:30 PM
Tickets available from https://baypavilions.com.au 02 4415 1800, Box Office

SAT 26 OCT | THE STREET THEATRE-ANU | CANBERRA | ACT| 7:30-10:30 PM
Tickets available from https://www.thestreet.org.au 02 6247 1223, Box Office

FRI 8 NOV | STATE THEATRE CENTRE OF WA, HEATH LEDGER TH | PERTH | WA | 7:30-10:30 PM
Tickets available from https://www.artsculturetrust.wa.gov.au 08 6212 9292, Box Office

SAT 16 NOV | ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE | DARWIN | NT | 7:30-10:30 PM*
Tickets available from https://www.yourcentre.com.au 08 8980 3333, Box Office

FRI 13 DEC | PLAYHOUSE THEATRE, THE EVENTS CENTRE | CALOUNDRA | QLD | 7:30-10:30 PM*
Tickets available from https://theeventscentre.com.au 07 5491 4240, Box Office

EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALE: 12PM AEST THURSDAY 11 JULY – 10AM AEST MONDAY 15 JULY or until allocation is exhausted.
Online pre-sale, password required, join dieselmusic.com.au list for unique code & link.
PUBLIC ON SALE: 12PM AEST MONDAY 15 JULY – From outlets and dieselmusic.com.au .

DIESEL performs entire concert – Greatest Hits + songs from the Bootleg Melancholy Album in 2 parts + intermission, with band – except solo shows*
FULLY RESERVED SEATING. DIESEL Presale available for mailing list members to access the best seats. Times shown above are for doors open & close.
Limited VIP Meet & Greet front row seat Packages & Premium Seating options available. Concert is suitable for AA (11+ recommended).

Listen: REMEMBER MY LOVE
Watch: REMEMBER MY LOVE

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July 9, 2024
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Trailblazing global pop icon Troye Sivan rushes back to Australia for highly anticipated Something To Give Each Other Tour presented by Live Nation and Smirnoff

LIVE NATION PRESALE: 11AM (LOCAL) MONDAY 15TH JULY – 11AM (LOCAL) TUESDAY 16TH JULY

GENERAL ON-SALE: 12PM (LOCAL) TUESDAY 16TH JULY

BUY TICKETS HERE

In an announcement that is sure to thrill fans across Australia, TROYE SIVAN has unveiled dates for his highly anticipated Something To Give Each Other tour this November. After selling out arenas across Europe, the exploding pop sensation will light up stages in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney, promising unforgettable performances in support of his critically acclaimed and globally celebrated album.

The tour kicks off on Tuesday 19th November at The Drive in Adelaide, followed by a night at Melbourne’s iconic Sydney Myer Music Bowl on Thursday 21st November. Brisbane fans will get their chance to see Sivan live on Tuesday 26th November at Riverstage, before he wraps up the tour with a performance at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt on Thursday 28th November.

TROYE SIVAN: SOMETHING TO GIVE EACH OTHER 2024 BY LIVE NATION & SMIRNOFF

Tour Support: Nick Ward

Tues 19th Nov 2024 – The Drive, Adelaide

Thurs 21st Nov 2024 – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne

Tues 26th Nov 2024 – Riverstage, Brisbane

Thurs 28th Nov 2024 – Sydney Opera House Forecourt, Sydney

Joining Sivan on this tour is Sydney artist Nick Ward, a rising star in the bedroom pop scene. Known for his debut EP ‘Everything I Wish I Told You’ and the critically acclaimed ‘Brand New You,’ Ward was named Ticketmaster’s 2023 Breakthrough Artist. As part of the Sydney musical collective Full Circle, Ward continues to push the boundaries of pop music with his 2024 singles ‘Gimme’ and ‘Shooting Star’. Ward also collaborated with Sivan’s latest album as a co-writer on the track ‘Can’t Go Back, Baby.’

Also this year, Sivan will be touring North America with longtime friend and music collaborator Charli XCX for their highly anticipated 2024 co-headline arena tour, Charli XCX & Troye Sivan present: Sweat with special guest Shygirl. Produced by Live Nation, the 21-city tour kicks off on September 14 and concludes on October 23.

During the tour, Troye will also appear at two exclusive Smirnoff after parties in Sydney and Melbourne, offering Aussie fans a once in a lifetime chance to meet the musician. Keep an eye on the @SmirnoffAustralia IG page for more details being released soon.

With over twenty-six billion streams and 10 million adjusted albums sold worldwide, Troye Sivan has firmly established himself as a global music icon. Raised in Perth, Australia, Sivan first captured attention with his EPs ‘TRXYE’ (2014) and ‘Wild’ (2015), before achieving platinum status with his debut album ‘Blue Neighbourhood’ and gold status with his sophomore album ‘Bloom.’

His latest album ‘Something To Give Each Other’ has garnered significant acclaim, earning Sivan two Grammy nominations, four ARIA Awards, and nearly 250 million album streams. In 2024, he won Song of the Year at the APRA Awards for ‘Rush,’ with the album also shortlisted for the Australian Music Prize.

Beyond music, Sivan has made impressive strides in film and television, and partnered with fashion giants such as Prada, Valentino, Gucci, Cartier and Yves Saint Laurent. His contributions to LGBTQI+ representation have earned him accolades like the GQ Man of the Year award in Australia and multiple MTV Europe Music Awards. His collaboration with Jónsi for the film ‘Boy Erased’ even earned a Golden Globe nomination and an Oscar shortlist for Best Original Song – Motion Picture.

Fans can look forward to a series of exhilarating performances as Troye Sivan brings his heart-pumping and sweat-inducing stage presence and hit tracks to Australia this November.

Vodafone customers can secure tickets during a presale commencing Thursday 11 July, 10am local. Visit vodafone.com.au/ticket to find out more.

Mastercard cardholders have special access to pre-sale tickets starting from Thursday 11 July, 10am until Monday 15 July, 10am. Preferred ticket access is available to Mastercard cardholders on Tuesday 16 July, 12pm. Visit www.priceless.com/music to find out more.

Westfield members get access to exclusive reserved tickets to see Troye Sivan. Tickets on sale from Tuesday 16th July, 12pm. Become a Westfield member by downloading the app here: https://www.westfield.com.au/membership/.

Live Nation presale will go live at 11am (local) Monday 15th July. General sale will go live from 12pm (local) Tuesday 16th July. For complete tour and ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au.

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The Iconic Herbie Hancock to tour Australia & New Zealand this October, with his stellar band

“Herbie Hancock is jazz’s enduring rock star” Star Tribune

“… completely engrossing” The Guardian

Living legend Herbie Hancock is set to light up stages across Australia and New Zealand in October, in his first visit since 2019, promising an electrifying evening from one of music’s most revered names.

The tour will commence at Auckland’s Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on October 8, followed by Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington on October 9. It heads to Sydney for 2 shows at the Opera House Concert Hall on October 11 and 12, followed by Canberra Theatre on October 14, QPAC Concert Hall in Brisbane on October 17, and a starring role at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival – Sidney Myer Music Bowl on October 19. Next stop is Adelaide’s Festival Theatre on October 20, concluding at Perth Concert Hall on October 22.

A Live Nation pre-sale commences Wednesday, July 10 at 9am, running until Thursday, July 11 at 8am.

General public tickets go on sale on Thursday, July 11 at 9am. All times local.

NB: Opera House pre-sales commence July 9 at 9am, and Sidney Myer Music Bowl general on sale commences July 9 from 1pm (local).

With a career spanning seven decades and a staggering 14 GRAMMY awards, few artists have had more influence on modern music than Herbie Hancock. The creative force behind timeless classics like Cantaloupe Island, Chameleon, and Rockit, Hancock’s genre-transcending appeal and unmistakable style have cemented his status as “today’s greatest living artist,” as extolled by The Washington Post. As the immortal Miles Davis said in his autobiography, “Herbie was the step after Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, and I haven’t heard anybody yet who has come after him.” He has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice, amazing audiences across the globe.

This is an opportunity not to be missed – join this icon of modern music as he takes to the stage across Australia this October.

HERBIE HANCOCK
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 2024

KIRI TE KANAWA THEATRE, AUCKLAND
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE, WELLINGTON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL, SYDNEY*
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

OPERA HOUSE CONCERT HALL, SYDNEY*
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

CANBERRA THEATRE, CANBERRA
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14

QPAC CONCERT HALL, BRISBANE
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

SIDNEY MYER MUSIC BOWL, MELBOURNE**
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

FESTIVAL THEATRE, ADELAIDE
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

CONCERT HALL, PERTH
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

FOLLOW HERBIE HANCOCK
Website // Facebook // Instagram

Live Nation pre-sale: Wednesday, July 10 at 9am – Thursday, July 11 at 8am.

General public tickets on sale: Thursday, July 11 at 9am.

*Opera House pre-sale commences July 9 at 9am, on sale Thursday, July 11 at 9am.

**Sidney Myer Music Bowl (Melbourne International Jazz Festival) on sale commences July 9 from 1pm.

All times local. For more information head to livenation.com.au and livenation.co.nz

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July 8, 2024
Megan Milner

The Big Pineapple Festival Lineup Has Dropped 🍍

The Big Pineapple Festival is back! After a three year self imposed hiatus, the Sunshine Coast multi-award winning festival returns on Saturday, 19 October 2024, ready to deliver an unforgettable day of live music, delicious food and vibrant experiences. Presented by triple j and set against the picturesque backdrop of the Pineapple Fields in Woombye, this year’s festival promises to be the juiciest yet, featuring a mouth watering Australian lineup and plenty of other surprises in store.

Heading up the 2024 event are some of Australia’s most celebrated artists. Heavy metal giants The Amity Affliction will deliver a rare performance, showcasing their intense live show and chart topping hits. Returning for the first time in five years is global sensation Tones and I, who first graced the BPF festival stage in 2019 with it being her first ever festival performance. Known worldwide for her breakout hit “Dance Monkey” which has clocked over 3 billion streams on Spotify, Tones and I will bring her incredible energy back to the festival in spectacular fashion.

Iconic Australian hip-hop trio Bliss n Eso will bring their high energy performance and unique take on the genre this October. Also on the bill is Golden Features, the enigmatic electronic producer known for his haunting beats and high energy shows. Dynamic electro pop duo Peking Duk will once again light up the stage with their infectious anthems and electrifying performance…no stranger to the top spot at Big Piney. Rounding out the headliners is Vera Blue, whose ethereal voice and emotionally charged performances have made her a standout in the indie-pop scene.

Also joining: Thornhill, Dune Rats (DJ set), The Dreggs, Drax Project, SLUMBERJACK, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Ocean Grove, Kinder, South Summit, No Money Enterprise, Day We Ran, Betty Taylor, Toby Hobart, Hellcat Speedracer, Raw Ordio, Ishan, Larynx, Karlou, Rhino, Tess Fapani, Earth Sign and the triple j Unearthed Comp Winner.

Michael Healy, Minister for Tourism and Sport expressed his support: “It’s great to see the iconic and multi-award-winning Big Pineapple Festival return to Queensland’s events calendar in 2024. The Queensland Government is proud to support the festival as part of our commitment to a strong local events program, particularly at a time when the sector has been struggling. The festival also provides Queensland and Australian acts the opportunity to perform at the iconic Big Pineapple Fields on the Sunshine Coast, helping also to sustain artists and the local supply chains”.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli also shared her enthusiasm: “This is a spectacular event and drawcard for festival-goers to come to the Sunshine Coast”.

Festival goers can look forward to a host of exciting new experiences; the World Eats and Beats area offers a culinary and musical adventure with exotic foods and tunes from around the globe. As night falls, the Lantern Parade will enchant audiences with a magical display illuminating the festival grounds in a breathtaking spectacle.

For those who love to dress up, the annual Best Dressed at the Fest competition offers huge prizes for the craziest solo and team outfits. Skating enthusiasts will enjoy the BPF Skate Jam, where some of Australia’s best skaters will showcase their skills.

Burlesque L’amour will make their festival debut, offering a captivating and empowering dance performance with dazzling costumes and routines. The Great Australian Pineapple Toss competition is your chance to become an Australian Champion, with $500 cash for first prize, plus a trophy and other goodies. State MP Rob Skelton will officiate and a few familiar faces might compete for the crown.

Camping at the Pineapple Fields is a must on the Friday and Saturday nights for the full festival experience and will return in 2024. Bring your own, rent or glamp with lush bell tents, campfire hangs, a licensed bar and the Pineapple Party.

Big Pineapple Festival has consistently sold out in previous years, establishing itself as a unique and beloved event in the festival calendar. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and top tier lineup, this year’s festival is set to surpass all expectations. Find out more about your 2024 lineup here and get ready for an unforgettable experience!

TICKETING INFO

Presale Sign Up: 8AM AEST, Monday, 8 July
Presale Tickets On Sale: 8AM AEST, Wednesday, 10 July
GA Tickets On Sale: 8AM AEST, Thursday, 11 July
The Big Pineapple Festival is an 18+ event.

IMPORTANT TICKETING INFORMATION

Oztix is the only official online ticketing outlet. We urge you to double check you are purchasing from Oztix only, and not a third-party ticketing website (such as Viagogo, Gumtree, eBay etc). We cannot confirm the legitimacy of any tickets purchased via a third-party ticketing outlet and don’t want to see you be scammed out of your hard-earned money.

The festival is supported by Sunshine Coast Council and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland.

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July 4, 2024
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Gavin Mac talks his single ‘Sideswiped’

Gavin Mac sat down with Silver Tiger Media to talk all things ‘Sideswiped’, his new single. Read on below to hear his thoughts and catch him live at the following shows.

GAVIN MAC – UPCOMING SHOWS:

SAT 15 JUNE | THE WESLEY ANNE, NORTHCOTE, VIC | 18+

Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au

SAT 22 JUNE | ROBIN HOOD HOTEL, WAVERLEY, NSW | 18+

Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au

SAT 20 JULY | POST OFFICE HOTEL, TAMWORTH, NSW
Free Event, onstage at 4:30pm

Tell us about your new single Sideswiped?

‘Sideswiped’ is a fictional story about those days (we all have) when literally everything goes wrong! I first penned the song as a young bloke, then circled back many years later, and lathered in a whole lot more drama. I love story telling so it was a fun one to write.

What’s the creative process like for you?

Like most writers. It’s far from linear. Ideas can come from anywhere, at any time, fully formed or as fragments that have to be crafted. I love the quick songs, but I also love crafting things over time, I don’t think there’s a right or wrong way.

If you could change something about the music industry what would change?

The low commercial value the industry and streaming platforms has placed on artists and artistry is awful, and unsustainable for most. If I could change something it would be to restore the real value of a great song, well played.

What do you think life would be like for you if you didn’t have music/visual art as an outlet?

Grey, one dimensional, frustrating, dull!

Is there anyone you would like to collaborate with?

I like Andrew Swift, I think he’s doing great work and would love to collaborate with him some day, my dream collab would be Chris Stapelton, for his effortless and timeless melodies and lyrics

What’s your advice to young people who want to make a career for themselves in the industry ?

Be determined, never let others deter you and work harder than everyone else.

What’s your favourite song to perform?

Sideswiped! Feels like it gets everyone up.

Got any secret hobbies that we might be surprised by?

I collect hats, and I have a fetish for speakers.

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July 3, 2024
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Teenage Joans And Between You & Me Announce 1800-Painless Co-Headline Regional Tour

Dialling up the fun this August and September, Teenage Joans and Between You & Me are proud to announce the1800-Painless co-headline tour, with 17 regional dates locked and loaded across Australia this August and September.

Launching the 1800-Painless run, Teenage Joans and Between You & Me will kick proceedings off on Friday 9 August in Adelaide, before heading to Scarborough, Bubury, Belgrave, St Kilda, Hobart, Geelong, Ballarat, Albury, Canberra, Wollongong, Penrith, Newcastle, the Central Coast, the Gold Coast and Maroochydore, and wrapping up festivities on Saturday 7 September in Coffs Harbour.

“The Between You & Me x Teenage Joans tour is honestly SO overdue! We are so keen to finally be on the road with our BYAM mates!” – Teenage Joans

“We cannot wait to get on the road with TJ’s, it’s been a long time coming and now it’s finally happening. We are grabbing the sleeping bags and going regional, this tour is going to be in-tents but painless” – Between You & Me

Forming in 2018 as literal teenagers, Teenage Joans, aka Cahli Blakers and Tahlia Borg, would go on to nab the triple j Unearthed High crown in 2020 while also insatiably charming audiences around the country over the years with their self-professed “juice-box punk-pop” sonic stylings. Having previously shared stages with the likes of Foo Fighters, Amy Shark, Violent Soho, Ball Park Music, The Chats and many more, the duo have also continued to establish themselves as firm festival faves, with appearances at Spin Off, Yours & Ours, UNIFY Gathering and beyond.

From their debut EP, 2021’s Taste Of Me which saw the group snag seven South Australian Music Awards, through to their acclaimed 2023 debut full length album, The Rot That Grows Inside My Chest, which was triple j’s feature album and performed a cover of Carly Rae Jepsen’s Call Me Maybe in Marchfor triple j Like A Version to recently teaming up with Frank Turner on Girl from the Record Shop. Teenage Joans consistently weave musical magic via their engaging indie-pop-punk creations and compelling live performances.

Evolving from YouTube acoustic covers to cementing their place as rising stars in the Australian alternative scene, Between You & Me blend influences that span blink-182, Foo Fighters, Hanson and many more. Armed an inescapable zest that has seen the group tour with the likes of You Me At Six, Knuckle Puck, State Champs and Slowly Slowly, Between You & Me wield pop punk and pop-inflused alt rock, resulting in endlessly infectious songs that incite joy time and time again.

Releasing their latest EP, SH!T YEAH, earlier this year, Between You & Me are also in command of two studio albums, 2018’s Everything Is Temporary and 2021’s Armageddon, as well as their 2016 debut EP Paper Thin. Boasting loads of riffs and relatability, SH!T YEAH showcases the group firmly in command of their sonic identity, with their latest material also begging to be heard in a live setting.

Don’t delay, secure your spot today for the 1800-Painless tour this August and September!

Live Nation. 27 Music, Select Music, Domestic La La and Heaps Normal Presents

TEENAGE JOANS + BETWEEN YOU & ME

1800-PAINLESS CO-HEADLINE REGIONAL TOUR

FRIDAY 9 AUGUST – UNI BAR, ADELAIDE (LIC AA)
Tickets available here

SATURDAY 10 AUGUST – INDIAN OCEAN HOTEL, SCARBOROUGH (18+)
Tickets available here

SUNDAY 11 AUGUST – FROTH CRAFT BREWERY, BUNBURY (18+)
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THURSDAY 15 AUGUST – SOOKI LOUNGE, BELGRAVE (18+)
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FRIDAY 16 AUGUST – PRINCE BANDROOM, ST KILDA (18+)
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SATURDAY 17 AUGUST – ALTAR, HOBART (18+)
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THURSDAY 22 AUGUST – BARWON CLUB, GEELONG (18+)
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FRIDAY 23 AUGUST – VOLTA, BALLARAT (18+)
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SATURDAY 24 AUGUST – SS&A, ALBURY (18+)
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SUNDAY 25 AUGUST – THE BASO, CANBERRA (18+)
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THURSDAY 29 AUGUST – UOW UNI BAR, WOLLONGONG (18+)
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FRIDAY 30 AUGUST – TATTERSALLS, PENRITH (18+)
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SATURDAY 31 AUGUST – KING STREET WAREHOUSE, NEWCASTLE (18+)
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SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER – DRIFTERS WHARF, CENTRAL COAST (AA)
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THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER – MIAMI MARKETTA, GOLD COAST (18+)
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FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER – SOLBAR, MAROOCHYDORE (18+)
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SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER – HOEY MOEY, COFFS HARBOUR (18+)
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General tickets are on sale now.

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Jeremy DePoyster’s favourite The Devil Wears Prada songs to play live and why

Jeremy DePoyster, guitarist and vocalist from The Devil Wears Prada, is all set to head to Australia this August as the band teams up with Alpha Wolf for the Half Living Things tour. With shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, and Brisbane already sold out, and just a few tickets left for Adelaide and a second Sydney show, the buzz is real. This year has been huge for TDWP, with new music releases that fans are loving. Jeremy’s been sharing some awesome stories lately, adding to the excitement of their return Down Under.

Below Jeremy dives into his favourite The Devil Wears Prada songs to play!

Salt
Salt is probably one of my favourites to play live, just because it’s always the loudest. Everyone knows the words to that song and they’re always extremely loud. That’s always a cool moment when everyone’s screaming the words at the top of their lungs.


Sacrifice
Sacrifice is also a fun song because we always have a part at the very end of it where we stop, and then everyone self-creates a wall of death. That’s kind of turned into a thing and it’s absolute chaos!


Chemical
I like Chemical because it’s an emotional release for us, and it feels like it for the crowd as well.

Broken
I like to play the song Broken for a similar reason to Chemical. It’s a really personal song in a lot of ways, and it’s a nice reevaluation of things like, “am I doing better or worse right now?”. I’m not always used to figuring that out in the middle of the show, but hey, you play the cards that you’re dealt!


Danger: Wildman
And I like to play the song Danger: Wildman, just because that is one of our really early songs and it’s just fun. It reminds me of the good old days.

Tour Dates:

Thursday 1 August 2024 – Metropolis, Perth 18+ SOLD OUT

Friday 2 August 2024 – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Melbourne 18+ SOLD OUT

Saturday 3 August 2024 – Forum, Melbourne 18+ SOLD OUT

Sunday 4 August 2024 – Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide LIC AA FINAL TICKETS

Wednesday 7 August 2024 – Liberty Hall, Sydney LIC AA SELLING FAST

Thursday 8 August 2024 – Liberty Hall, Sydney LIC AA  SOLD OUT

Friday 9 August 2024 – King St Band Room, Newcastle 18+ SOLD OUT

Saturday 10 August 2024 – Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane SOLD OUT

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Killswitch Engage Venue Upgrade for Newcastle Side Show Frankston Sold Out, Gold Coast Low Ticket Warning

The announcement that metal masters, Killswitch Engage are going to do some sneaky sideshows while on tour with Iron Maiden this September was met with a total frenzy of activity akin to one of their mosh pits.

Frankston is SOLD OUT and due to overwhelming demand,
The Gold Coast has just had some more tickets released and is moving to the Laneway at the Marketta so we suggest you move fast.
Newcastle has been upgraded to the Bar On The Hill after the King St Bandroom sold out in record time.

This is it – no further upgrades are coming so if you want to get up close and personal with Jesse and the boys, your time to act is NOW!

TOUR DATES
Tuesday, September 3: The Pier, Frankston – SOLD OUT
w/ Feed Her to The Sharks

Sunday, September 8: The Laneway @ Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
EXTRA TICKETS RELEASED
w/ Descent

Saturday, September 14: Bar On The Hill, Newcastle – VENUE UPGRADE
w/ Dropsaw

Get your tickets while you can at
sbmpresents.com/tour/killswitch-engage-2024

Get ready to witness metal history in the making! Killswitch Engage, legends of modern heavy music, are set to bring their intense, soul-shaking live show to Australia this September.

You can count the number of acts in the last twenty years that have influenced and inspired entire sub genres within the heavy music scene.

Killswitch Engage are at the top of that list.

The three-time Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling heavyweights revitalised a stagnating metal scene in the middle of a stale decade for heavy music with the release of both 2002’s
Alive of Just Breathingand 2004’s, The End Of Heartache.

Combining soaring, heartfelt vocals with guttural anguished growls set against a powerful mix of groove metal, hardcore and old school traditional heavy-metal-harmony, Killswitch Engage set a new standard, were heralded as a true innovators and spawned a million copy cats.

None however, could match Killswitch Engage for their sheer authenticity and pure musical skill.
Over the next two decades, Killswitch Engage rose to the top and delivered eight studio albums, three live ones and played every festival that exists.

Their Australian fans have been there from the start. The bands first foray down under was way back in 2004 opening for Soilwork and Anthrax which marked the start of an enduring love affair with their army of fans. An army who have not experienced Killswitch Engage live in Australia for 6 long years. Their last visit in 2018 alongside Parkway Drive and Thy Art Is Murder!

While the band are here in September opening for the one and only Iron Maiden in monstrous arenas, they are also going back to their roots with three very intimate shows in Frankston, the Gold Coast and Newcastle that promise a visceral, sweat-drenched experience.

Supports for each show include the recently reformed Feed Her To The Sharks for Frankston: Dark, oppressive death metallers, Descent for the Gold Coast and hardcore merchants Dropsaw will play in front of their hometown crowd in Newcastle.

This is your chance to see Killswitch Engage up close and personal, a rare opportunity to witness one of metal’s greatest in an intimate setting. Tickets will fly off the shelves, so don’t hesitate to secure your spot and prepare for a night of top tier heaviness!

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