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July 12, 2024
Megan Milner

CROWDED HOUSE GRAVITY STAIRS TOUR: FOURTH SYDNEY AND THIRD PERTH SHOWS ADDED TO MEET DEMAND AS EXISTING DATES SELL OUT!

CROWDED HOUSE

AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND GRAVITY STAIRS TOUR

FOURTH SYDNEY AND THIRD PERTH SHOWS ADDED TO MEET DEMAND AS EXISTING DATES SELL OUT!

NEW ALBUM GRAVITY STAIRS OUT NOW – LISTEN HERE

Multi-platinum selling rock band Crowded House have announced 2 further dates for their 2024 Australia and New Zealand Gravity Stairs Tour, amassing a total of 17 live shows.

The additional dates are confirmed for Perth’s Kings Park & Botanic Garden on December 1 and Sydney’s Opera House Forecourt on December 8 – the final offering for these locations, with existing shows now sold out.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, July 17 at 1pm.

Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets starting from Monday, July 15, at 12pm until Wednesday, July 17, at 12pm.

A Live Nation presale commences Tuesday, July 16 at 1pm running until Wednesday, July 17, at 12pm.

All times are local.

Gravity Stairs Tour – Australia and New Zealand Dates:

Sat 09 Nov – WELLINGTON – TSB ARENA

Tue 12 Nov – DUNEDIN – TOWN HALL

Wed 13 Nov – CHRISTCHURCH – WOLFBROOK ARENA

Tue 19 Nov – PALMERSTON NORTH – REGENT ON BROADWAY

Wed 20 Nov – TAURANGA – MERCURY BAYPARK ARENA

Fri 22 Nov – HAMILTON – GLOBOX ARENA, CLAUDELANDS

Sat 23 Nov – AUCKLAND – SPARK ARENA

Fri 29 Nov – PERTH – KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN – SOLD OUT

Sat 30 Nov – PERTH – KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN – SOLD OUT

Sun 1 Dec – PERTH – KINGS PARK & BOTANIC GARDEN – NEW SHOW**

Wed 04 Dec – SYDNEY – OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT – SOLD OUT

Thu 05 Dec – SYDNEY – OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT – SOLD OUT

Sat 07 Dec – SYDNEY – OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT – SOLD OUT

Sun 08 Dec – SYDNEY – OPERA HOUSE FORECOURT – NEW SHOW**

Tue 10 Dec – MELBOURNE – ROD LAVER ARENA

Fri 13 Dec – NEWCASTLE – ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

Sat 14 Dec – BRISBANE – ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

Tickets for all remaining shows on sale now except **on sale July 17 at 1pm (local).

For more information head to livenation.com.au & livenation.co.nz

Crowded House’s Gravity Stairs debuted on the ARIA Albums Chart in June, landing at #3. The band’s eighth studio album became their 10th top five album: all eight albums plus two greatest hits collections have reached the top five. Their chart history includes five #1 peaks: Crowded House in 1986, Temple Of Low Men in 1988, Recurring Dream: The Very Best Of Crowded House in 1996, Time On Earth in 2007 and Intriguer in 2010. The winners of 13 ARIA Awards, they were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2016. (Source: ARIA)

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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 9, 2024
Megan Milner

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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July 8, 2024
Megan Milner

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
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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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June 26, 2024
Megan Milner

[Review] The Tea Party – Enmore Theatre, Sydney 21/06/2024

Enmore Theatre in Sydney was buzzing with excitement as The Tea Party arrived to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their album TRIPtych. The gentlemen from Windsor, Ontario, swiftly reminding everyone why they’ve remained a staple in the rock scene for so long and why Australia has an ever-growing affinity for their self proclaimed ‘Morrocan-roll’.

The packed show kicked off with The Halcyon Days, instantly pulling the crowd into a nostalgic trance. Jeff Martin, with his signature charisma, greeted us, “It’s been a long time between drinks, Sydney, and we have a lot to catch up on, but for now, let’s just play some rock and roll.”.

From the moment they launched into The Bazaar, the crowd was hooked. The seamless blend of Underground with Lou Reed’s Walk on The Wild Side put a lot of smiles on dials, showing off the band’s knack for mixing things up. A personal highlight was when Martin paid homage to Jeff Buckley with Last Goodbye before diving into The Messenger, a touching highlight that left us in awe. I am consistently blown away by the similarity of their live performance to recorded. A friend informed me after the show that the band refuses to practice; they just come out of the gate and play a show like this! Wow!

The middle of the set saw The Tea Party delivering intense performances of Gone and These Living Arms, while the medley of Save Me and Samsara mesmerized. And who could forget the mash-up of Heaven Coming Down and U2‘s With or Without You? The transition was much better received than in earlier performances, which had split fans down the middle and were heckled by some. This time, however, most fans sang along and enjoyed the moment.

Jeff Martin made reference to how talkative he can be at shows and joked that he was called out in a recent review about it. The fans quite obviously love it, as he is met with chants of support ‘speak up Jeff!’. Perhaps this comment got into his head, because if you didn’t know in advance, you would never know it was an anniversary tour as there was very little mention of the TRIPtych album itself. It’s especially odd considering this anniversary tactic has been the basis of their tours for the past half-decade, likely due to the lack of new albums.

While tracks from TRIPtych were performed, parts of the album were cut in favor of usual crowd-pleasing classics, it was a slight shame not to hear the full album. Similarly, fans of the band’s 2004 album Seven Circles, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, were left begging for a track or two.

Temptation wrapped up the main set with a burst of energy, Martin giving the audience a chance to take over vocals for a moment, before leaving the crowd hungry for more. The encore was pure magic. Kicking off with Winter Solstice on the actual winter solstice date was a perfect touch. But the real showstopper was Sister Awake, which they blended with covers of The Rolling Stones’ Paint It Black and David Bowie’s Heroes. It was a powerful finale that had the entire theatre on their feet, singing along.

With only two shows left on this tour—June 23 in Thirroul and a sold-out performance at Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on June 25—the opportunities to see The Tea Party on this run are dwindling.

Tonight’s performance at the Enmore Theatre was more than just a concert; it felt like a reunion with old friends. The band took us on a journey through their hits, mixing in surprises that kept the night exciting and memorable. As the final notes rang out and the lights came up, it was clear that The Tea Party still holds a special place in the hearts of their Aussie fans, old and new.

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June 18, 2024
Megan Milner

Texas Singer-Songwriter Dylan Gossett Announces The Back 40 Tour Is Heading To Australia & New Zealand

Breakout Texas-born singer-songwriter Dylan Gossett announces his successful international tour will expand to Australia and New Zealand. Following sold out shows in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe throughout this summer and fall, Gossett announces The Back 40 Tour dates in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Christchurch this December 2024.

Fresh off the back of his wildly successful international and North American tour dates, Dylan Gossett will commence his Australia and New Zealand shows in Melbourne at the Prince Bandroom on December 4, followed by Sydney on December 6 at the Metro Theatre and Brisbane on December 9 at the Princess Theatre. The tour will conclude in New Zealand at Christchurch’s Town Hall on December 13.

“’Coal’ and ‘To Be Free’ position Gossett as a formidable, heart-on-his-sleeve singer-songwriter with immense potential.” – Billboard

ARTIST PRESALE: Fans can register HERE for artist presales beginning today at 10am AEST. Tickets for the artist presale will be available beginning Wednesday, June 19. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, June 21 at 10am local time at dylangossett.com

My Live Nation members may also secure tickets first during the pre-sale beginning Thursday June 20 at 11am, for more information head to livenation.com.au & livenation.co.nz.

DYLAN GOSSETT

THE BACK 40 TOUR
AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 2024

PRINCE BANDROOM, MELBOURNE
WEDNESDAY 4 DECEMBER

METRO THEATRE, SYDNEY
FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER

PRINCESS THEATRE, BRISBANE
MONDAY 9 DECEMBER

TOWN HALL, CHRISTCHURCH
FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER

TICKETS ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY, JUNE 21
Live Nation pre-sale: Thu Jun 20, 11am – Fri Jun 21, 9am (local)

For complete tour & ticket information, visit: livenation.com.au & livenation.co.nz

FOLLOW DYLAN GOSSETT
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ABOUT DYLAN GOSSETT:

Dylan Gossett is a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Austin, TX. Dylan began writing and recording music during his early teen years using Garage Band on his mother’s computer. Throughout high school, college at Texas A&M, and a job at Formula 1 Racing, music remained Dylan’s true passion. Inspired to finally release music by a new generation of singer-songwriters he saw emerging online, Dylan began posting videos of his songs in April 2023 — immediately, his music struck a chord with a global audience.

Dylan released his first single “To Be Free” (entirely self-written, recorded, produced, and mixed in his bedroom) on June 30th, 2023. Shortly thereafter, he teased a snippet of what would become his next song and breakout viral hit “Coal.” The video instantly took off, gaining over 1 million views within the first week. He quickly got back into his bedroom and created the song from scratch before releasing it on July 27th, 2023. Since its release, “Coal” has garnered over 275 million global streams, received Platinum Certifications in Canada and Australia and a Gold Certification in the US, debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and the Official Singles Chart Top 100 in the UK, reached the Top 5 on the Country Radio Chart in Australia, and continues to climb the Spotify US Top 200. The New York Times called “Coal” “one of the year’s best country songs,” and Billboard declared, “‘Coal’ and ‘To Be Free’ position Gossett as a formidable, heart-on-his-sleeve singer-songwriter with immense potential.”

In October 2023, Dylan released his highly anticipated debut EP No Better Time (also self-written, recorded, produced, and mixed in his bedroom) via Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records. The EP received a slew of critical acclaim from The New York Times, Billboard, Grammy.com, Atwood Magazine, Music Row, Holler Country, Country Central, and more. He followed up No Better Time with his sophomore EP Songs in the Gravel this past March, which he wrote all four songs for and self-produced two. On this project, he also teamed up with notable producers Eddie Spear and Ian Fitchuk on two of the tracks. Rolling Stone praised the EP and Gossett, saying, “Even in country’s current era of overnight success and viral sensations, Dylan Gossett stands out.”

On the touring front, he embarked on his first-ever headline tour this past spring, which saw him perform in cities across North America, London, and Dublin and sold-out immediately upon on-sale. Soon after, he announced his summer and fall 2024 headline run in the UK, Europe, and North America, which includes sold-out shows at Dublin’s Vicar St., London’s O2 Kentish Town Forum, New York’s Irving Plaza, Los Angeles’ The Fonda Theatre, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, and more. Not to mention, earlier this year, he supported Noah Kahan across Australia and Morgan Wallen at Houston’s Minute Maid Park, as well as opened for Wyatt Flores and Brent Cobb on their fall 2023 tours. He also has been performing at a slew of festivals this spring and summer, including SXSW, Hangout Music Festival, CMA Fest, Tortuga Music Festival, Two Step Inn Festival, and more.

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June 17, 2024
Megan Milner

GRETA VAN FLEET Announce Second Brisbane Date Due To Demand As Part Of Their STARCATCHER WORLD TOUR

Grammy Award Winning U.S. Rock act GRETA VAN FLEET are set to make their highly anticipated return to Australian and New Zealand shores this August for the first time since 2019. Having sold out their Brisbane Fortitude Music Hall show on August 21st, they will now play a second show at the Brisbane venue on August 22nd before heading to Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on August 24th and the Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on August 27th before jumping over the ditch to Auckland to play Spark Arena on August 30th.

Tickets for the Thursday 22 August Fortitude Music Hall show in Brisbane go on sale on Wednesday June 19 at 12pm.

Artist Fan Club pre-sale begins Tuesday June 18 at 9am.

My Live Nation members can secure tickets first during the exclusive pre-sale beginning Tuesday 18 June at 10am.

Australia and New Zealand are directly in the firing line of the hugely successful Starcatcher World Tour! The tour, produced by Live Nation, saw the band hit the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, The Forum in Los Angeles as well as London’s OVO Arena Wembley. The tour has seen them roll through the U.S., Europe and U.K. before heading back to the U.S. then on to the festival scene in Europe and Japan before landing in Australia.

The Frankenmuth, Michigan natives formed in 2012, consisting of brothers – vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka and bassist/keyboardist Sam Kiszka – who were then joined by drummer Danny Wagner. The band announced their arrival on the scene in a massive way in 2017 with their EP From The Fires, which won Best Rock Album at the 61st Grammy Awards.

Their meteoric rise continued with the release oftheir critically acclaimed sophomore album The Battle at Garden’s Gate which was released in 2021 and debuted at #1 Billboard Rock Album, #1 Billboard Hard Rock Album, #1 Billboard Vinyl Album, #2 Billboard Top Album Sales and in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200. 2023’s Starcatcher album also crashed into the Billboard Top 200 chart at #8 which has seen GRETA VAN FLEET entrenched as a fully-fledged Rock Powerhouse!

Starcatcher was written and recorded by the band – alongside Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile). Recorded at the legendary RCA Studios in Nashville, the band utilized the large recording room to capture the pure energy of their world-renowned live performances.

Throughout the ten-song collection the band explores the duality of fantasy versus reality and the contrast between light and darkness. “We had this idea that we wanted to tell these stories to build a universe,” says Danny Wagner. “We wanted to introduce characters and motifs and these ideas that would come about here and there throughout our careers through this world.”

The band took multiple concepts from critically acclaimed sophomore album The Battle at Garden’s Gate and brought them into Starcatcher, although Sam Kiszka’s take on the new record’s big ideas hint instead at new beginnings. “When I imagine the world of Starcatcher, I think of the cosmos,” he says. “It makes me ask a lot of questions, like ‘Where did we come from?’ or ‘What are we doing here?’ But it’s also questions like, ‘What is this consciousness that we have, and where did it come from?’”

With Starcatcher the band has definitely managed to capture their live energy in the recording studio.

They have performed across multiple continents, sold over 3.5 million records, one million tickets worldwide and amassed well over 2 billion streams! They have performed on late night television shows such as “Saturday Night Live,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” whilst dazzling live audiences at major festivals such as Lollapalooza, Coachella, Pinkpop and Rock Werchter.

GRETA VAN FLEET AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND 2024

FORTITUDE MUSIC HALL, BRISBANE
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 21 – SOLD OUT

THURSDAY AUGUST 22 – NEW SHOW

HORDERN PAVILION, SYDNEY

SATURDAY AUGUST 24

MARGARET COURT ARENA, MELBOURNE

TUESDAY AUGUST 27

SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND

FRIDAY AUGUST 30

TICKETS ON SALE WEDNESDAY JUNE 19 AT 12PM
Live Nation pre-sale: Tuesday June 18 at 10am

For complete tour and ticket information, visit: gretavanfleet.com & livenation.com.au& livenation.co.nz

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June 17, 2024
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Boston Manor Announce Australian Headline Shows This August

Today, British rock band BOSTON MANOR announces a run of headline shows while they are in Australia as supports on the Trophy Eyes’ August tour.

Boston Manor’s headline shows will see them stopping off in Newcastle at King Street on August 25, The Baso in Canberra on August 27, and wrapping up in Geelong at The Barwon Club on August 29.

Boston Manor will be joined for all three dates by the dynamic Brisbane-based four-piece SUNBLEACHED.

Tickets for all shows go on sale 10am local time on Friday 14 June.

My Live Nation members can secure tickets during the exclusive pre-sale beginning Thursday 13 June at 10am local and concluding on Friday 14 June at 9am.

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

Recently, Boston Manor returned with some brand-new music for 2024, dropping the new single ‘Container’ back in February. Full of thrust and intention, ‘Container’ is rich with depth and groove, offering an early signpost to where their sound is taking them next: from parallel universes to personal growth, vivid dreamscapes to raw grief. Change is a colour that Boston Manor wear well, and ‘Container’ signals the first step in a bold and inspiring new journey.

Following up ‘Container’ with two more singles, ‘Sliding Doors’ and ‘HEAT ME UP’, Boston Manor has already proved that 2024 is going to be the most exciting year yet for the UK-based 5-piece.

Boston Manor have been making waves in the alt rock scene since the release of their 2022 album Datura. A band known for using their music to make bigger statements, they’ve always been a group with something to say, but these new songs see them looking inwards to harness the uplifting power of their music and the communion it creates.

Sunbleached is a dynamic rock four-piece from Brisbane, known for their visceral hard hitting performances and stirring alternative rock sound. According to BLUNT Magazine “The future of post-hardcore is in good hands, so long as Brisbane trailblazers Sunbleached are the ones holding it.”

Their latest EP, “Delicate Places We Hide”, has received acclaim both nationally and internationally, and showcases the band’s ability to embrace the spirit of the 90s but avoids drowning in a sea of nostalgia, resulting in a fresh and captivating sound that sets them apart from the pack.

BOSTON MANOR
HEADLINE SHOWS
AUSTRALIA 2024

KING STREET, NEWCASTLE SUNDAY 25 AUGUST

THE BASO, CANBERRA TUESDAY 27 AUGUST

THE BARWON CLUB, GEELONG THURSDAY 29 AUGUST

TICKETS ON SALE 10AM FRIDAY 14 JUNE

Live Nation pre-sale: Thursday 13 June at 10am local – Friday 14 June at 9am local

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

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