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Alienist Announce The Love//Hate Australian Tour With Special Guests ATLVS & Synge

Wollongong metalcore band Alienist and UNFD presents The Love//Hate Tour; Alienist‘s first tour since signing with international record label UNFD and releasing their debut EP Love/Hate.

Kicking off on July 19 in Melbourne, The Love//Hate Tour will head to Canberra, Newcastle, Wamberal, Ulladulla, Wollongong, Sydney and Brisbane, before closing out on August 18 on the Gold Coast, joined by special guests ATLVS and Synge.

“We can’t wait to show Australia the new Alienist, we want to make this a night you won’t forget!”
– Damon Renes, Alienist

Alienist have swiftly stormed the heavy scene in a remarkably short space of time, chalking up triple j airplay, being featured in major publications such as Kerrang, Knotfest and Revolver, and playing alongside bands such as Northlane, Windwaker, Gravemind and Paledusk and an appearance at UNIFY Off The Record.

Flexing an explosive amalgamation of rage and serenity on their recent EP Love/Hate, released on March 1 via UNFD, is an exciting debut collection of songs from the Wollongong five-piece. Whether battling with religious ideals alongside commanding execution (Godless), facing the crumbling world around with a flurry of distortion (Distorted Reflections), detailing a breakdown of love set to turgid guitars and torrential beats (Absent), seeking hope and purpose in creativity (Hypnotise), or serving up a biting commentary on a toxic relationship (Prisoner Of You), Love/Hate is simultaneously confronting and cathartic, with Alienist firmly at the helm of a journey that feels instantly personal yet universal.

Showcasing the newest music from their discography alongside some older favourites in a live set built from the ground up, prepare to witness Alienist in a whole new light this July and August.

Joining Alienist, Melbourne heavy hitters ATLVS will be primed to bring an aggressive and heavy live set. With several Australian tours already under their belt, the band have also played alongside bands such as ERRA, We Came As Romans and Kingdom Of Giants and most recently released their mini EP Shadow Dancer in late 2023.

To round out the trio of bands for The Love//Hate Tour is the 2023 Good Things Band Competition winners from Sydney: Synge. Previously performing alongside the likes of Ocean Sleeper, Windwaker and Volumes, Synge will arrive armed with their most recent single Laniakea and plenty of their trademark insatiable energy.

This tour will be full of breakdowns, singalongs and mayhem. You don’t want to miss it.

Tickets on sale now from https://linktr.ee/LoveHateTour

UNFD Presents

ALIENIST
THE LOVE//HATE AUSTRALIAN TOUR

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
ATLVS + SYNGE

FRIDAY 19 JULY 2024 – BERGY BANDROOM, MELBOURNE
FRIDAY 26 JULY 2024 – THE BASO, CANBERRA
SATURDAY 27 JULY 2024 – HAMILTON STATION HOTEL, NEWCASTLE
FRIDAY 2 AUGUST – OCEAN VIEW, WAMBERAL* (16+)
SATURDAY 3 AUGUST – THE MARLIN, ULLADULLA*
FRIDAY 9 AUGUST – LALALA’S, WOLLONGONG
SATURDAY 10 AUGUST – FACTORY FLOOR, SYDNEY
FRIDAY 16 AUGUST – TOMCAT, BRISBANE
SUNDAY 18 AUGUST – MO’S DESERT BAR, GOLD COAST

* ATLVS not appearing

Tickets on sale now from https://linktr.ee/LoveHateTour

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Dear Seattle Release Heartfelt New Single ‘Sungazer’ & Touring Nationally This May, June & July

DEAR SEATTLE
RELEASE HEARTFELT NEW SINGLE
SUNGAZER

TOURING NATIONALLY THIS MAY, JUNE + JULY

An instant Dear Seattle classic, the brand new single Sungazer, out today via Domestic La La, blends driving melodics with heartfelt sincerity, bridging the old with an exciting new creative chapter for the Sydney quartet.

Between its sharp punk structure, percolating basslines and gooey harmonies, Sungazer shines as it swells around a driving chorus. Catchy yet sincere and once again primed to unite en-masse singalongs in a live setting, Sungazer is equally a reflective earworm as much as it is an organic evolution for Dear Seattle at its core.

“There’s no right way to go about your life,” shares vocalist and guitarist Brae Fisher, unpacking the meaning behind the new track. “It’s all just a series of small decisions that make up the whole, and ultimately you can only base those decisions on what brings you the most joy and contentment.”

“As a teen I couldn’t understand how people didn’t see life the way I did,” Fisher continues, “and if I didn’t share those values with someone, I figured we weren’t supposed to share our lives. I’ve lost close friends to that mindset, and it sucks, but it’s taught me to accept that everyone is trying, and that the most important thing is that we’re all on the same journey towards happiness. To those friends I’ve lost, go do your thing. Be who you need to be, and just know that I’ll be here regardless, waiting for you with open arms whenever it’s needed.”

“Sungazer has a little bit of everything you can expect to hear in new DS. It dips into some new territories and sonics, but still feels utterly true to us at its core, and that’s what I love about it. It’s a song I feel so personally connected to both lyrically and musically and I feel like we’ve hit something truly unique to us.”

With a distinctive Aussie tinge to their emotive and propulsive wares, Dear Seattle first emerged onto the scene back in 2013, releasing their debut EP Words Are Often Useless that same year. Following a second EP release, 2017’s self-titled Dear Seattle, the Northern Beaches-hailing group solidified their presence with their first ever full-length album Don’t Let Go in 2019, also securing the group a #10 spot on the ARIA Australian Album Charts.

Unleashing their powerful sophomore album Someday in 2022, Dear Seattle expanded their legacy to even greater heights, with Someday debuting at #4 on the ARIA Australian Album Charts, a Spotlight Album feature on triple j, and Rolling Stone declaring that “Dear Seattle is born again“.

Continuously honing their modern take on old school pop punk and indie rock over the years, Dear Seattle have previously performed alongside the likes of Hockey Dad, Trophy Eyes and Dune Rats, with multiple headline tours and appearances at Splendour In The Grass, UNIFY Gathering, Party In The Paddock and more in their wake.

In honour of their 2023 modern-day grunge hit idc, Dear Seattle have hit the road for a massive regional run around the country, marking the band’s most extensive tour to date. With 23 dates, six states and territories, and brand new music up their sleeves for the tour, Dear Seattle will also be bringing along some exceptional young acts, including Deadshowws, Jet City Sports Club, LATE 90s, Spici Water and The Tullamarines in support, who are set to have the crowd heaving from the first note. The band has also announced their Europe/UK in November with Brooklyn based group Superbloom.

Whether charming Missy Higgins herself with their 2019 triple j Like A Version cover of The Special Two, launching their own beer, burning up the charts and airwaves, or penning melodic, heartfelt delights that’ll have you equally singing along and banging your head, Dear Seattle are a band who build unforgettable moments around authenticity and charming execution – and2024 is set to vividly expand the Dear Seattle trajectory with gusto if the band’s latest sonic charmer Sungazer is any indication.

Dear Seattle are currently on the road around regional Australia as part of their idc Tour, with special guests Deadshowws, Jet City Sports Club, LATE 90S, Spici Water and The Tullamarines. The band are also set to depart on their first ever overseas tour this November, touring Europe and the UK co-headlining with Superbloom.

SUNGAZER – OUT NOW
https://dearseattle.lnk.to/Sungazer

Domestic La La & Select Music Presents

DEAR SEATTLE
IDC TOUR 2024
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
DEADSHOWWS, JET CITY SPORTS CLUB
LATE 90S, SPICI WATER & THE TULLAMARINES

FRI 10 MAY – VOLTA, BALLARAT
SAT 11 MAY – THE WOOL EXCHANGE, GEELONG
FRI 17 MAY – THE ESPY, ST KILDA
SAT 18 MAY – THE WESTERNPORT, SAN REMO
SUN 19 MAY – HABA, RYE
SAT 25 MAY – UNI BAR, WOLLONGONG
SUN 26 MAY – UC HUB, CANBERRA
FRI 31 MAY – THE RIVER, MARGARET RIVER
SAT 01 JUN – FROTH CRAFT BREWERY, BUNBURY
SUN 02 JUN – INDIAN OCEAN HOTEL, SCARBOROUGH
FRI 07 JUN – MIRANDA HOTEL, MIRANDA
SAT 08 JUN – DEE WHY RSL, DEE WHY
SUN 09 JUN – KING STREET BANDROOM, NEWCASTLE
THU 13 JUN – LONG JETTY HOTEL, LONG JETTY
FRI 14 JUN – FINNIANS, PORT MACQUARIE
SAT 15 JUN – THE HOEY MOEY, COFFS HARBOUR
FRI 21 JUN – VINNIES DIVE, GOLD COAST
SAT 22 JUN – SOLBAR, MAROOCHYDORE
THU 27 JUN – SEABREEZE HOTEL, MACKAY
FRI 28 JUN – DALRYMPLE HOTEL, TOWNSVILLE
SAT 29 JUN – EDGE HILL TAVERN, CAIRNS
FRI 05 JUL – ROYAL OAK, LAUNCESTON
SAT 06 JUL – REPUBLIC BAR, HOBART

^Deadshowws appearing
* Jet City Sports Club appearing
– Late 90s appearing
+ Spici Water appearing
~ The Tullamarines appearing

Tickets from dearseattle.com.au

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YOU ME AT SIX Announce Last Ever Australian Shows With Special Guests HOLDING ABSCENCE

YOU ME AT SIX are one of the most beloved British rock bands of all time, having delivered multiple number 1 albums, dominating charts, racking up hundreds of millions of streams, selling out arenas and headlining festivals; and along the way crafting some of the catchiest pop-rock anthems of their generation. ‘Bite My Tongue’, Take on the World’, ‘Underdog’, ‘Beautiful Way’, ‘Room to Breathe’… the list of classics seems almost endless. The band’s revival of infectious and spirited pop-rock earned them a mass of fans worldwide, seeing them sell out show after show across the globe.

Choosing to bring such a storied 20-year career to an end cannot be easy. Doing so with your original line-up, on your own terms, and with the band members remaining best of friends is unheard of. But as the saying goes, go out at the top of your game and You Me At Six are certainly doing that.

Having shocked the rock world recently by announcing their imminent demise, the band are setting out on their greatest tour, delivering a career-spanning 2 hour set and determined to leave the fans with a truly special performance to remember them by. “We’ve got a plan to play songs from every single album and make it a real victory lap. And everyone feels like that. We’ve looked at the setlists and gone, ‘Cool – those five can stay, the rest is going to be stuff we haven’t done for years. We want to have 50 songs ready to go so that each night we can constantly mix it up and make it special.”

“When we started YMAS we were kids. We only ever wanted to travel and to experience life as a group of friends. We feel like on the eve of our 20th anniversary as a band, now is a good time to call time. “We’re in a fortunate position where our fans still want to see us live and come celebrate the life of this band. So that is what we will do for 2024 and 2025. We can’t wait to see our fans on the road.” explains frontman Josh Franceschi.

Joining You Me At Six for this monumental tour, as their very special guests, are Holding Absence, the band British rock bible Kerrang! labelled as British rock’s “new leading light”. Loudwire proclaims the Cardiff natives to be “the UK’s most exciting new rock band’’.

Known for their emotive lyricism and powerful soundscapes, Holding Absence will bring their own brand of thoughtful intensity to the tour, riding high on the back of their critically acclaimed latest album The Noble Art Of Self Destruction. The albumbrims with a level of energy, excitement and a sheer weight of feeling almost unparalleled in contemporary alternative music. The Guardian, in their 9.5/10 review of the album declared them “one of Britain’s most underrated bands” and predicted that “it is only a matter of time” before they are playing arenas and headlining festivals.

The tour promises to be a celebration of music and camaraderie. Emotion will be high in the room as You Me At Six bid us farewell one last memorable time and signing off on a stellar career, whilst Holding Absence take another step forward to cement their position as leaders of their genre.

YOU ME AT SIX and HOLDING ABSENCE January 2025 Australian Tour Dates:

Friday 24th January BRISBANE, The Tivoli

Sunday 26th January SYDNEY, Enmore Theatre

Monday 27th January, MELBOURNE, The Forum

Wednesday 29th January, ADELAIDE, The Gov

Friday 31st January PERTH, Astor Theatre

Tickets:

Pre-Sale: Wednesday 15th May at 9:00am local

General Public on Sale: Friday 17th May at 9:00am local

From: https://thephoenix.au/you-me-at-six/

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[Review] Everything Everything / The Vaccines @ Forum Theatre, Melbourne 09/05/2024

Braving Melbourne’s rain-drenched streets this Thursday evening, a sold-out crowd packed their way into the Forum in anticipation of a cosier occasion, brimming with nostalgic British Rock royalty. Making their first return to Australian shores since 2018 and 2019 respectively, co-headliners Everything Everything and The Vaccines are the unexpected combination of uniquely daring, and familiarly sentimental, blurring the lines of what is recognised within the classic rock genre.

In a Melbourne-exclusive, crowds were blessed to witness Kitschen Boy, awakening the iconic venue and setting the tone for the night. The four exquisitely suited local lads absolutely astounded audiences with their high-energy, 80s sound, packed with captivating basslines and contemplative lyricism. Immediately placing the audience into the crescendo of a coming-of-age film, the band exudes an aura of youth and vulnerability, whilst remaining infectiously danceable.

The indie band’s front man Dylan Baddeley is the epitome of confidence. His on-stage persona flaunts a kind of smugness, paramount to the British trad rock genre. Through their heavy thumping set, I couldn’t help but wonder whether this really was the ‘supporting’ act for the night. Powering through their short-but-sweet discography, and barely stopping for air, the band landed on their recent 2024 single, The Perfect Excuse. The introspective lyricism paired with trademark dreamy, muffled vocals makes for a standout hit, and the theatrical peak of their freshly released EP, Now Arriving At Panic Station.

Adorned with golden Hollywood lighting, perfectly placed synth, and ingenious bass lines, the band’s all-consuming blanket of vintage rock ‘n roll truly bought the Forum to life. Closing with 2019 single Charlie Don’t Party, the audience was left on an absolute high; a final clashing instrumental paired with blinding strobe cementing Kitschen Boy as some of Melbourne’s finest talent.

Waltzing onstage as nonchalant as ever, English Art-Rock band Everything Everything were set to make their Aussie return, touring their 2024 LP Mountainhead. Veterans of the genre, Everything Everything are best known for their complex and abstract tracks, drawing heavy inspiration from Radiohead, Nirvana, and The Beatles. With such legendary foundations, the band construct incredibly high expectations – which were most certainly met in their hour-long set.

The most colourful act of the night, Everything Everything’s unbelievably intricate, perfectly mismatched instrumentalism was clear from the outset. Maintaining an upbeat and energetic tone with their music, whilst under such heavy physical composure, the band exudes an unmatched level of professionalism. Taking their fans through a captivating journey of their expansive discography, they made sure to touch upon all the hits; the flawless harmonies of The End of The Contender, hypnotic lyricism of Arch Enemy, and infectious groove of Pizza Boy, to name a few.  By the half-way point of the set, the band entirely stripped back their fourth wall, inviting the audience to sing along. The movement of frontman Jonathan Higgs becoming increasingly fluid and captivating.

Jonathan’s vocals, most impressively his signature falsetto, are a standout feature of Everything Everything’s music. The band’s intricate song writing is also credited to the multi-talented frontman, who shares the intention of “avoid[ing] cliche, or the cliches expected of white men with guitars from Manchester”. However, the band’s spotlight is not solely contained to the centre stage, with each individual musician shining independently of each other. Another standout of their live set is touring keyboardist and percussionist Peter Sené. Travelling with the band since 2012, Peter has cemented himself as an honorary member of the band, bringing infectious energy to every song with his power stance and enthusiastic headbanging.

Nearing their grand finale, Everything Everything still had so much ground to cover. Hits including Kemosabe, Enter the Mirror, and Night of the Long Knives keeping the crowd on their toes, and introducing new musical elements with every verse. With a set so incredibly full of life and energy, and each song fresher than the last, it is clear to see how Everything Everything has amassed such a cult-like following. Distant Past, a standout of the set, is a culmination of the band’s catalogue of genres. Meshing rap vocals, a dance beat, rock guitar, jazz horns, and electronic glitches, the band proves there is nothing out of their grasp in today’s musical landscape – making them undoubtedly some of the best in the business.

Introducing a band with a hit from one of the greatest rock artists of all time is quite the statement. But West London’s, The Vaccines, entrance to the McCartney classic, Live and Let Die, was a perfect fit. The eccentric Indie-Rock heavyweights, fronted by affectionately cocky singer-songwriter Justin Young, bring a modern edge to the British glam rock genre. Flaunting flared trousers, a blazer, and a pair of Windsor-style sunglasses, The Vaccines ooze coolness, before even a single note is played. Kicking the set off, the single Love To Walk Away from their 2024 album Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations had the room in a trance. Playing every song as if it were the finale, The Vaccines have a mesmerising way of personally involving every audience member in their high-voltage spectacle.  Making tactical eye contact with fans pressed against the barrier, it is clear the band have a following similarly ecstatic to that of early rock icons.

Waltzing though their impressive fourteen-year discography, the band barely paused for breath. Hits like I Can’t Quit flaunts their signature carefree feel, whilst clearly having the time of their lives revisiting Melbourne for the first time in six years. Hinting to their cheeky, unhinged side, the band transitioned into their ‘one for the animals’, Post Break-Up Sex. Dancing around the stage with fancy footwork, and pointing into the distance aimlessly, Justin makes the whole performer gig look easy. This is what diversifies The Vaccines from other rock bands, they are performing simply to have a fun and carefree time, with no hidden agendas or messages to push; and man, was the audience having fun!

Moving into a dreamier soundscape, Discount de Kooning (Last One Standing), bought with it a nostalgic energy, almost as if pulled from a teen romance film. Ringing guitars paired with continuous dazzling synth, and incredibly smooth flowing vocals gives the track a particular warmth. Lines like ‘Baby we should keep on dancing, I feel that something good is going to happen’ are uniform with the way The Vaccines consistently refresh audiences with happy positive music, yet not void of emotion.

Flying through hit after hit, The Vaccines reminded us of what flawless musicians they are, playing consistently dynamic tracks one after the other. After captivating thousands of minds for the last hour, the marathon of an evening closed out with the 2018 pop anthem All My Friends Are Falling In Love. Leaving the stage with the audience still dancing the night away, naturally, fans refused to leave, desperate for an encore. Once the house lights flickered on, and the glitz and glam faded, all we were left with was the memories of an incredibly fun night of rock music (and maybe a hangover or two!)

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Olivia Rodrigo announces her first-ever run of Asia and Australia dates on critically acclaimed GUTS World Tour

Multi-platinum, three-time Grammy award-winning artist Olivia Rodrigo announced her first-ever run of shows in Asia and Australia, adding 9 international dates to her highly celebrated GUTS world tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour now includes a massive 82 shows globally, with the new dates kicking off Monday, September 16 in Bangkok, Thailand and continuing through Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, Melbourne, and Sydney, wrapping up on Friday, October 19 at Qudos Bank Arena. Rodrigo also teased on social media, “Stay tuned, Manila!”

The GUTS world tour kicked off on February 23, 2024 in Greater Palm Springs, CA to rave reviews. Rolling Stone observed, “Rodrigo cemented her position in pop culture as a generation-defining artist. As a rockstar. And as an energy-filled idol that is only just beginning her career.” The Los Angeles Times praised the “thrilling tour opener” while Variety noted, “It’s a rock ‘n’ roll show, by the way — maybe the best rock tour we’ll get all year, even if the season is young.”

Olivia’s tour supports her second studio album, GUTS, which was released September 8 via Geffen Records to critical acclaim, landing her six GRAMMY-award nominations including Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Following the resounding success of her inaugural 2022 tour, The SOUR Tour, the GUTS world tour is Olivia’s first arena tour to date, taking her to renowned venues worldwide such as Madison Square Garden, Kia Forum, Sportpaleis, The O2, and more.

TICKETS: Tickets for the newly added Asia + Australia dates on the GUTS world tour will be available starting with the American Express® presale in select markets. On-sale start dates + times vary by market, check local listings for more information.

PRESALE: American Express® Card Members in Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Melbourne, and Sydney can purchase tickets before the general public (while supplies last) – this is one of the many entertainment benefits American Express Card Members can access. Presale start + end dates + times will vary by market, check your local listings at oliviarodrigo.com for more information. Terms and conditions apply.

VIP: The GUTS world tour will also offer VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

SILVER STAR TICKETS: Olivia Rodrigo has introduced Silver Star Tickets on the GUTS world tour, making a limited number of $20 USD plus taxes and fees (or the local currency equivalent) tickets available for all shows. Olivia has launched this program to make it as easy and affordable as possible for her fans to make it out to her shows. Silver Star Tickets must be purchased in pairs with a limit of 2 per purchaser. These seats will be located next to each other and the seat locations will be revealed the day of show when picked up at the venue box office. Ticket locations within the venue will include limited view seats, lower and upper level seating, as well as the floor.

Silver Star Tickets will be available at a later date.

OLIVIA RODRIGO’S FUND 4 GOOD: In conjunction with the GUTS world tour, Olivia Rodrigo has launched Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good, a global initiative committed to building an equitable and just future for all women and girls through direct support of community based non-profits that champion girls’ education, support reproductive rights and prevent gender-based violence. A portion of Olivia’s proceeds from ticket sales will go to Olivia Rodrigo’s Fund 4 Good.

Critical Acclaim for the GUTS world tour:

“This was true of her performance as well, which brought the perfection and order of musical theater to the pop-punk and piano balladry that her songs toggle between.” – The New York Times

“Rodrigo is a natural at commanding an arena stage, and that’s no small feat, considering it’s her first time doing it.” – Miami New Times

“Rodrigo strutted around the U-shaped stage with the confidence of a pop pro, complete with her standout vocals that didn’t waver throughout the full hour-and-a-half performance.” – Billboard

“It’s a rock ‘n’ roll show, by the way — maybe the best rock tour we’ll get all year, even if the season is young.” – Variety

“Olivia Rodrigo is the fastest-rising rock ‘n’ roll sensation of her generation” – Arizona Republic

“Olivia Rodrigo has always been better than ‘great for her age.’ The Guts Tour proves it.” – USA Today

GUTS world tour 2024 dates:

Fri Feb 23 – Greater Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena ~

Sat Feb 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center ~

Tue Feb 27 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center ~

Wed Feb 28 – Austin, TX – Moody Center ~

Fri Mar 01 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center ~

Sat Mar 02 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center ~

Tue Mar 05 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center ~

Wed Mar 06 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center ~

Fri Mar 08 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center ~

Sat Mar 09 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena ~

Tue Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center ~

Wed Mar 13 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center ~

Fri Mar 15 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center ~

Sat Mar 16 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum ~

Tue Mar 19 – Chicago, IL – United Center ~

Wed Mar 20 – Chicago, IL – United Center ~

Fri Mar 22 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena ~

Sat Mar 23 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena ~

Tue Mar 26 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre ~

Wed Mar 27 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre ~

Fri Mar 29 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena ~

Sat Mar 30 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena ~

Mon Apr 01 – Boston, MA – TD Garden ~

Tue Apr 02 – Boston, MA – TD Garden ~

Fri Apr 05 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +

Sat Apr 06 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +

Mon Apr 08 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +

Tue Apr 09 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden +

Tue Apr 30 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena =

Wed May 01 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena =

Tue May 07 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro =

Wed May 08 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro =

Fri May 10 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena =

Sat May 11 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena =

Tue May 14 – London, UK – The O2 =

Wed May 15 – London, UK – The O2 =

Fri May 17 – London, UK – The O2 =

Sat May 18 – London, UK – The O2 =

Wed May 22 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis =

Fri May 24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome =

Sat May 25 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome =

Tue May 28 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum =

Thu May 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena =

Sat Jun 01 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena =

Tue Jun 04 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena =

Wed Jun 05 – Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle =

Fri Jun 07 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle =

Sun Jun 09 – Bologna, Italy – Unipol Arena =

Tue Jun 11 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion =

Wed Jun 12 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena =

Fri Jun 14 – Paris, France – Accor Arena =

Sat Jun 15 – Paris, France – Accor Arena =

Tue Jun 18 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi =

Thu Jun 20 – Madrid, Spain – WizInk Center =

Sat Jun 22 – Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena =

Fri Jul 19 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center ^

Sat Jul 20 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena ^

Tue Jul 23 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena ^

Wed Jul 24 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena ^

Fri Jul 26 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center ^

Sat Jul 27 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center ^

Tue Jul 30 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena ^

Wed Jul 31 – Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center ^

Fri Aug 02 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center ^

Sat Aug 03 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center ^

Tue Aug 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena ^

Wed Aug 07 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena ^

Fri Aug 09 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena ^

Sat Aug 10 – Portland, OR – Moda Center ^

Tue Aug 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum +

Wed Aug 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum +

Fri Aug 16 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum +

Sat Aug 17 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum +

Mon Sep 16 – Bangkok, Thailand – Impact Arena

Fri Sep 20 – Seoul, South Korea – Jamsil Arena

Tue Sep 24 – Hong Kong – AsiaWorld-Arena

Fri Sep 27 – Tokyo, Japan – Ariake Arena

Tue Oct 01 – Singapore, Singapore – Singapore Indoor Stadium

Wed Oct 09 – Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena #

Thu Oct 10 – Melbourne, AUS – Rod Laver Arena #

Thu Oct 17 – Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena #

Fri Oct 18 – Sydney, AUS – Qudos Bank Arena #

Support Key

+ The Breeders

^ PinkPantheress

~ Chappell Roan

= Remi Wolf

# Benee

New dates are bolded

About Olivia Rodrigo

After shattering records with her chart-topping, 4x Platinum debut album SOUR – the fastest album in history to have all of its songs certified RIAA Platinum or higher – Olivia Rodrigo made a monumental return with her sophomore album GUTS, revealing newly heightened sophistication as a vocalist and lyricist. Produced by and co-written with Daniel Nigro (her main creative partner on SOUR), each song intensifies the emotional honesty that’s always imbued her work, leading The New York Times to hail her as “a songwriter of rather astonishing purity.”

Praised as an “instant classic” by Rolling Stone, GUTS debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, coinciding with lead single “vampire” returning to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and Rodrigo’s No. 1 ranking on the Artist 100, thereby giving her a chart triple. Rodrigo is the first female artist in nearly a decade to debut her first two albums atop the Billboard 200 and the youngest artist in Hot 100 history to debut three hits at No. 1 (“vampire” and SOUR’s “drivers license” and “good 4 u”). GUTS’ remaining 11 tracks charted in the top 40 of the Hot 100. GUTS topped the album charts in over 13 countries, including the UK.

The album, which appeared on more than 30 Best of 2023 lists, including The New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR and Pitchfork, received GRAMMY® nominations for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album while “vampire” received three nods andballad of a homeschooled girl” was nominated for Best Rock Song. Before the year ended, Rodrigo achieved another career milestone with the release of her first contribution to a film soundtrack: “Can’t Catch Me Now” from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Music From & Inspired By).The song won a 2023 Hollywood Music In Media Award for SciFi/Fantasy Film, a 2024 SCL Award for “Outstanding Original Song For A Dramatic Or Documentary Visual Media Production” and was shortlisted for the 2024 Oscars.

Shortly after the GUTS tour launched, Olivia released GUTS (spilled) – the deluxe edition of her sophomore album, which contains five additional songs, including “obsessed,” a highlight of her live show and a brand-new song “so american,” recorded following the release of GUTS.

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JOHN EDWARD RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA FOR OCTOBER 2023 NATIONAL TOUR

JOHN EDWARD RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA FOR OCTOBER 2023 NATIONAL TOUR

He is the world’s foremost psychic medium and author of numerous critically acclaimed New York Times best sellers. Australian fans have embraced John since his first tour. The feeling is mutual – he loves Australia and doesn’t need an excuse to keep coming back. So returning again, John will be touring Australia in October 24. See him connect with the other side. There will be question and answer sessions and messages from loved ones on the other side and more.

SYDNEY STATE THEATRE Saturday October26

NEWCASTLE CIVIC THEATRE– Sunday October 27

MELBOURNE HAMER HALL – Thursday November 7

DARWIN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE– Wednesday November 13

PERTH HEATH LEDGER THEATRE – Friday November 15

TOWNSVILLE CIVIC THEATRE Saturday November 20

BRISBANE CHANDLER THEATRE – Monday November 22

ADELAIDE HER MAJESTY’S THEATRE – Thursday November 28

SYDNEY STATE THEATRE – Sunday December 1

For tickets get to www.johnedward.net

John Edward has brought a fresh, honest and thought-provoking attitude to the world of psychic phenomena. As a medium, author and lecturer, he has, over the last three decades, helped thousands with his uncanny ability to predict future events and communicate with those who have crossed over to the Other Side. Deeply compelling, often startling and occasionally humorous, John’s down-to-earth approach has earned him a vast and loyal following.

In 2000, John pioneered the psychic phenomena genre with the television program Crossing Over with John Edward. It was the first television show syndicated worldwide devoted to psychic mediumship and it would go on to run for four seasons. John followed up the success of Crossing Over with John Edward with another television program, John Edward Cross Country, which debuted in 2006 and ran for three seasons.

John is one of the world’s foremost psychic mediums and the author of the critically-acclaimed, New York Times Best Sellers One Last Time, Crossing Over: The Stories Behind the Stories, What if God Were the Sun, After Life: Answers from the Other Side, Practical Praying: Using the Rosary to Enhance Your Life, Final Beginnings, Infinite Quest and Fallen Masters.

In 2011, John launched a digital network to deliver real-time content internationally, culminating in the creation of the online community, “Evolve.” Members of “Evolve” have exclusive access to view John’s web series, “Evolve with John Edward,” which features member readings, celebrity interviews and assorted metaphysical lifestyle content. “Evolve with John Edward” is in its sixteenth season.

John’s broad appeal has led to numerous tours of the USA, Canada, Australia, the UK and Ireland, a weekend takeover at Sirius Satellite radio and expert appearances on Oprah, Dr. Phil, the Kardashian programs and Dr. Oz. He has also been featured on CNN’s Larry King Live, The View, Ellen, The Today Show, Entertainment Today, Live with Regis & Kelly, The Early Show, The Crier Report, Fox and Friends, Maury, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Dateline, ABC’s 20/20, the critically-acclaimed HBO special: Life Afterlife and a cameo appearance on NBC’s Will & Grace. He continues to be an in-demand guest on radio and tv programs around the world.

John has appeared in articles for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Newsday, Entertainment Weekly, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Associated Press (to name a few). He was named one of People Magazine’s Most Intriguing People of the Year in 2002.

Born and raised on Long Island, NY, John exhibited psychic abilities from an extremely early age, and was deemed “special” by many in his family. The fact that he would uncannily know family history and events that took place prior to his birth solidified that fact. Because no fuss was made over these early experiences, he maintained as normal childhood as possible. Since Psychic Phenomena was so accepted by his family, it was easy for his abilities to flourish. John embarked on developing his own abilities after an encounter with psychic Lydia Clar. Lydia made him aware of his abilities and told him his life’s work would be teaching people about it. That mission has been channeled into his work as a medium, which enables him to bring comfort and hope to people by reuniting them with those who they loved and lost.

John resides on Long Island, NY with his wife Sandra, their two children Justin and Olivia and their two dogs: Sydney and Lucky.

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Banks Arcade Announce Brand New EP ‘A Muse’ Due Out June 28 & Shares New Single ‘Heartstop’

BANKS ARCADE
ANNOUNCE BRAND NEW EP
A MUSE DUE OUT JUNE 28

BAND SHARES NEW SINGLE
HEARTSTOP

TOURING NATIONALLY THIS MAY

An enticing continuation of their earlier works, today Banks Arcade return with the announcement of a brand new EP, A Muse, due out on June 28 via UNFD.

Evolving from the darker sides explored on their recent DEATH 2 EP, released in February, A Muse finds the New Zealand-hailing, Melbourne-based quartet shedding the expected and instead flourishing between moments of searing rock, towering hooks, dance beats and fresh explorations into heavy surrounds.

A deeply personal extension of DEATH 2‘s chaos and sonic metamorphosis, today’s announcement of A Muse is also accompanied by the brand new single Heartstop; a swaggering, guitar-driven breakup anthem balanced with audacious grit and potent gloss, with the track premiering on New Zealand’s #1 rock station The Rock.

Heartstop is a sassy breakup rock anthem, the band shares of their latest single. It’s got a bit of ‘f*** you’ to it, but really it’s just a fun song that was made to make people dance and forget about that asshole that broke their heart.

Offering a memorable companion to their recent new single Self Help, also taken from the forthcoming A Muse EP, Heartstop readily wears its heart on its sleeve with infectious abandon, with vocalist Joshua O’Donnell powerfully declaring, “I like the way that I move / When I’m not hung up on you” alongside a sauntering chorus backdrop. And it’s this very notion of strength in vulnerability that carries throughout A Muse, from the vehement urgency of opening track Alive through to the moody ferocity of No Future and beyond.

Ruminating on their upcoming new EP, the band share: “A Muse follows on from DEATH 2 in a much more vulnerable way. It covers a lot of personal issues from relationships to internal struggles and in each song I tried to speak with my own voice as much as possible as opposed to the more abstract stuff on DEATH 2.”

Via DEATH 2, Banks Arcade didn’t merely build on their previously-established trademark sound; rather, it catapulted their heady blend of hard rock, electronic and metal into an entirely new sonic stratosphere, while also expressing the darkest and heaviest side of the quartet to date.

A band who always wanted to make history, Banks Arcade bring passion and potent execution to their myriad of influences and creative ideas. Formed over a shared love of music with a razor-sharp avant-garde aesthetic, Banks Arcade have always teetered on modernity; a fact displayed firmly on their 2018 debut EP Endnote, its 2020 follow up Fever Dreams, and the group’s head-turning singles Roses and Drown, both of which have gone on to amass well over 2 million individual streams.

Releasing their full-length Future Lovers in 2022, Banks Arcade cemented their future-facing trademark style while also turning heads courtesy of their emphatic soundscapes, searing metal and hip hop additions.

Fresh off the back of releasing DEATH 2in February, Banks Arcade also supported metalcore titans Northlane nationally alongside ERRA and Landmvrks that same month. And after two years of non-stop touring, Banks Arcade will also hit the road in New Zealand and Australia with a brand new live show this May, with the Death 2 A Muse Tour set to compile the band’s best work to date.

For Banks Arcade in 2024, DEATH 2 was only the beginning. Don’t miss a moment of what happens next.

HEARTSTOP – OUT NOW
https://banksarcade.lnk.to/AMuse

A MUSE – OUT JUNE 28
https://banksarcade.lnk.to/AMuse

A MUSE TRACK LISTING:
01. Alive
02. Heartstop
03. Faded AF
04. Lost Cause
05. No Future
06. Self Help

New World Artists Presents

BANKS ARCADE
DEATH 2 A MUSE TOUR 2024

FRIDAY 17 MAY 2024 – TUNING FORK, AUCKLAND
SATURDAY 18 MAY 2024 – SAN FRAN, WELLINGTON
SUNDAY 19 MAY 2024 – DARKROOM, CHRISTCHURCH
THURSDAY 23 MAY 2024 – LION ARTS FACTORY, ADELAIDE
FRIDAY 24 MAY 2024 – MAX WATTS, MELBOURNE
SATURDAY 25 MAY 2024 – CROW BAR, SYDNEY
SUNDAY 26 MAY 2024 – THE ZOO, BRISBANE

Tickets from banksarcade.com

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Good Neighbours Announce Debut Australia Shows For This June

British viral wunderkinds Good Neighbours today announce their debut Australian shows this June.

The duo kick off their tour at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory on Tuesday June 25 before heading to Brisbane’s Outpost on Thursday June 27 and concluding at Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Saturday June 29.

Tickets for all shows go on sale 10am this Friday 10th May.

For complete tour and ticket information visit livenation.com.au.

Good Neighbours AKA Scott and Oli leapt onto the global scene from their East London studio in January of this year with debut single and viral sensation Home – a tender yet triumphant track that has since racked up over 160 million streams, peaked at number 21 in the ARIA Singles Chart and received extensive radio play across the country. The boys have since followed up with the equally infectious Keep It Up, with plenty more releases on the horizon.

A band born out of small towns and spare time, Good Neighbours first started out of Scott and Oli’s desire to make something positive and unpolished in a music scene where everything felt mellow and intimate. Throughout 2023, they began making music for the love of it with an urge to rekindle early 2000’s sounds of the likes of Passion Pit and MGMT, a nod to classic songwriting and raucous production and inspiration from A24, friendship, and a cinematic approach to making music.

Good Neighbours are wasting no time capturing the world’s attention – don’t miss their exciting debut shows down under.

GOOD NEIGHBOURS
AUSTRALIA 2024

TUESDAY 25 JUNE – OXFORD ART FACTORY, SYDNEY

THURSDAY 27 JUNE – OUTPOST, BRISBANE

SATURDAY 29 JUNE – CORNER HOTEL, MELBOURNE

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 10TH MAY AT 10AM

For complete tour and ticket information, visit livenation.com.au

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ANDREW STRONG Announces September 2024 Australian Tour – Performing THE COMMITMENTS Soundtrack in Full

ANDREW STRONG Performs THE COMMITMENTS Soundtrack in Full 2024 Australian Tour

ANDREW STRONG, the Irish Singer and Actor finally returns to Australia for the first time since 2018 to perform THE COMMITMENTS iconic Soundtrack in Full.

ANDREW STRONG, the Irish Singer and Actor finally returns to Australia for the first time since 2018 to perform THE COMMITMENTS iconic Soundtrack in Full.

Born into a musical family, Strong who was only 18 at the time, is best known for his portrayal of Deco Cuffe in the 1991 Global hit movie The Commitments. With a career spanning over three decades, Strong continues to captivate audiences, selling out shows wherever he goes, with his soulful performances and dynamic presence and breathing nostalgia into such world-wide hits from the Soundtrack such as ‘Mustang Sally’, ‘Take Me to A River’, ‘Chain of Fools’, ‘Take Me to The River’ and More

THE COMMITMENTS was a film which captured many a phenomenon, though none more resounding than the talents of ANDREW STRONG. It was a dive into the gritty underground scene of Northside Dublin in the 1980s, one highlighted by a time of social unrest.

A huge commercial success in its own right; THE COMMITMENTS soundtrack spent 51 weeks in the ARIA Top 40 peaking at #1. It has sold well over 12 million copies world-wide and collected a string of major awards including 4 BAFTAS’s and a Grammy nomination.

ANDREW STRONG’s upcoming tour will be an unforgettable night for fans of THE COMMITMENTS film and its soundtrack, which celebrated the soul influenced sounds of Dublin. Strong’s powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence made him a standout in the film, and now audiences can once again relive the magic of one of the greatest soundtracks of all time.

“He sings like a Guinness-soaked angel” (glam Adelaide)

“Nothing is better than seeing an awesome singer backed by a big six-piece band who were super tight and had all the moves and grooves” (Hi Fi Way)

“Andrew Strong’s voice, as powerful as it was in ‘The Commitments’ over two decades ago, has aged like fine whiskey on oak, delivering a soulful and unforgettable performance” (100% Rock)

Watch the tour trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gr5kHEXgQdw

Andrew Strong September 2024 Australian Tour Dates

Wednesday 4TH September ADELAIDE, The Gov

Saturday 7TH September PERTH, Freo Social

Wednesday 11TH September BRISBANE, The Tivoli

Friday 13TH September SYDNEY, Metro Theatre

Saturday 14TH September MELBOURNE, Northcote Theatre

Tickets:

Pre-sale: Thursday 9th May, 9am Local time
General Public: Monday 13th May, 9am Local time

From: https://metropolistouring.com/andrew-strong-2024/

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