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Meatstock Expands Events for 2023

If you love meat, country music, and a whole lot of fun, you’re going to want a ticket to Meatstock. Fresh from a sell-out event in Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair Country/Toowoomba last year, Meatstock is expanding with Naarm/Melbourne and Eora/Sydney dates complementing the original.

The musical lineup varies in each city, but includes talents like Casey Barnes, Kingswood, Brad Cox, and Grinspoon. You won’t leave hungry, with plenty of BBQ pitmasters and food trucks on hand. As if that wasn’t enough, there’ll also be professional bull-riding and strong man and woman competitions.

Each event has day and weekend passes available. Queenslanders can also stay on site with camping and RV options. Tickets are on sale now but selling fast, so get onto it!

18-19 March 2023 – Melbourne Showgrounds, Naarm/Melbourne
14-15 April 2023 – Toowoomba Showgrounds, Jagera, Giabal and Jarowair Country/Toowoomba
5-7 May 2023 – Sydney Showgrounds @ Olympic Park, Eora/Sydney

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High Tropics Rock Out With “Girlfriends”

Kabi Kabi/Sunshine Coast indie-rock act High Tropics has put a smile on my face this morning with their cool new single “Girlfriends.” With gritty guitars, easy vocals, and an infectious melody, I know you’re going to dig it too.

“‘Girlfriends’ is a down-and-out love song that doubles as a love letter to the green queen Mary Jane,” explained the band’s creator, Josh Stewart. “Written during the healing process of a six-year relationship ending, it’s a song about picking yourself up and moving on.”

This track sounds effortless, but Josh has recently been candid about the struggles he faces with Crohn’s disease.

“I first got into music for all the wrong reasons, eventually completed a bachelor of audio engineering and got really ill in my final year of the degree,” he shared. “I ended up getting diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2013, which altered the course of my life. Ironically though, it was the thing that made me fall in love with and develop my songwriting, as it became my way of escaping reality. It’s my therapy.”

“As I’ve seen a bit of the stigma around disabilities lessen in society over the last few years, it’s helped me reflect and embrace my own struggles and experiences, and see it as part of my story, not something to be ashamed of. I want to be a force for good, and hiding my condition from the world doesn’t help anyone. Our industry has made some great headway with diversity over the last few years, but disabled artists are still extremely underrepresented, and my silence certainly hasn’t helped. I’d like to see more support for people living with disabilities, specifically within the music industry. It’s time to lose the stigma, let’s show the world everybody can rock.”

You can see Josh and his friends rock out when High Tropics hits cities around Queensland to promote this single in the coming months. Catch them at the following venues near you:

31 March 2023 – Solbar, Gubbi Gubbi/Maroochydore
21 April 2023 – Ole Bar, Kabi Kabi/Noosa
12 May 2023 – Tomcat, Meeanjin/Brisbane

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Kate Ceberano Releasing “My Life is a Symphony” Album

Knowing absolutely everything sounds better when it’s backed by a symphony orchestra, Kate Ceberano is revisiting her hits with the release of her new album My Life is a Symphony. After hearing the way the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra elevate ‘90s pop banger “Pash” to an absolute epic, I’m pretty excited for the rest of this record.

“This album was conceived and the orchestra recorded in the last months before the Covid “blackout”! After several years of waiting to complete it, when I finally got to return to the project and record the vocals it was a very emotional experience for me…back in a studio where i had recorded Brave 35 years before – and with my daughter now singing BVs,” she gushed. “I never wanted to take anything for granted again. I was more committed, bolder, and more willing to back my stories and songwriting. The power of the orchestra, the arrangements by my talented friend Roscoe have given new life to songs that together we cherrypicked from my albums over the years. Songs that are meaningful to me, earmarking personal memories and travelling with me across four decades.”

My Life is a Symphony drops on May 12. Kate will tour all around the country playing festivals and headlining shows with state orchestras from May promoting its release. Here are the dates so far, but if she hasn’t announced your nearest city don’t stress. More shows will be announced in the coming months.

11 March 2023 – Brighter Days Festival, Dhudhuroa, Taungurung, Waywurru, Gunaikurnai and Jaithmathang Country/Bright
18 March 2023 – Lighthouse Theatre’s 40th Anniversary, Dhauwurd Wurrung Country/Warrnambool
27 May 2023 – Hamer Hall, Naarm/Melbourne (with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
10 June 2023 – Adelaide Festival Centre’s Festival Theatre, Tartanya/Adelaide (with Adelaide Symphony Orchestra)
5 July 2023 – Big Red Bash, Wirrarri/Birdsville
18 August 2023 – Mundi Mundi Bash, Wilyakali Country/Broken Hill
25 August 2023 – Stranded in the Whitsundays @ Daydream Island Resort, Ngaro Country/Whitsundays (with Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Black Sorrows, and Mahalia Barnes)

Image used with permission from Revolutions per Minute; credit: Justine Walpole

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One of One Expands, Offers Public Tickets for First Time

For years One of One events have looked to empower women and gender non-conforming members of the music industry, but since they were invite-only many people missed out. Organisers are doing things a little differently this year, opening up public tickets to these exciting events in Melbourne and Sydney.

This year’s tour of breakfast events kicks off on International Women’s Day in Meeanjin/Brisbane. This is the first time One of One has visited the city.

“The music industry in Meeanjin is thriving now, more than ever before. It’s home to so many amazing women and non-binary folk and we cannot wait to get them all together in one room to chat, celebrate and watch some very talented speakers and performers,” the local One of One team said. “We’re honoured to welcome the One of One team to Meeanjin/Brisbane and delighted to be teaming up with them to launch our first One of One – International Women’s Day event. We’ve enviously watched the One of One events take place in other cities and leapt at the chance to work with their incredible team.”

While the Brisbane, Darwin, and Adelaide events remain invite-only, tickets for Melbourne and Sydney go on sale on February 27. You can sign up for updates at the One of One website.

8 March 2023 – The Triffid, Meeanjin/Brisbane
10 March 2023 – The Botanic Gardens, Larrakia/Darwin
15 March 2023 – The Gov, Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide
21 March 2023 – The Forum, Naarm/Melbourne
24 March 2023 – The Factory Theatre, Eora/Sydney

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Reckless Coast Rock Out With “Gossip”

Given their name, you might expect Meeanjin/Brisbane band Reckless Coast to create laidback acoustic tunes to soundtrack your beach tunes. Press play on their latest track “Gossip” and in just a few seconds you’ll realise they’re not that band. Not even close. Reckless Coast can rock with the best of them, so strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.

“Gossip was written to cause pure chaos live,” said songwriter and frontman Jaeden Ogston. “I wanted an anarchic energy to the song, and I think we definitely delivered on that!”

“I can’t get enough of playing this song live,” added bassist India Raine. “Our energy goes full throttle and I love seeing the crowd’s uncontained response.”

Are you getting the idea that this band loves being on stage? Fresh from supporting Aussie rock icons The Poor, Reckless Coast will play shows along the East Coast next month. Here are all the dates you need:

3 March 2023 – The Espy, Euro Yuroke/St. Kilda (FREE)
4 March 2023 – Bad Decisions, Ngár-go/Fitzroy
16 March 2023 – Hamilton Station Hotel, Mulubinba/Newcastle (FREE)
17 March 2023 – Burdekin Hotel, Eora/Sydney
19 March 2023 – Last Rites, Yaegl/Yamba
31 March 2023 – Tomcat, Meeanjin/Brisbane

Image used with permission from Reyco Records; credit: Will Johnstone

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Budjerah Drops New Single Ahead of Ed Sheeran Shows

Budjerah is already one of the hottest emerging artists in the country, and he’s set to get a whole lot bigger in the coming months. He’ll play massive stadiums around the country supporting Ed Sheeran and slots at For The Love Festival. He’s also just dropped a fabulous new single, “Therapy,” penned by superstar songwriters Sarah Aarons (John Legend, Demi Lovato) and Stint (Kesha, Panic! At the Disco).

“When I first heard the demo for ‘Therapy’, it hit me at the perfect time. I was going through a few things and the song really nailed how I was feeling at the time,” Budjerah admitted. “Therapy is about frustration in a relationship. It’s the thoughts and feelings that can erupt when you don’t understand each other and that can be tough to deal with. Therapy can come in many forms, but taking a step back and getting an outside perspective is something that has helped me.”

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to see Budjerah this year, starting with all these dates:

17 February 2023 – Suncorp Stadium, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Ed Sheeran)
18 February 2023 – Suncorp Stadium, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Ed Sheeran)
19 February 2023 – Suncorp Stadium, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Ed Sheeran)
24 February 2023 – Accor Stadium, Eora/Sydney (supporting Ed Sheeran)
25 February 2023 – Accor Stadium, Eora/Sydney (supporting Ed Sheeran)
26 February – For the Love Festival @ Thomas Dalton Park, Woolyungah/Wollongong
2 March 2023 – MCG, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting Ed Sheeran)
3 March 2023 – MCG, Naarm/ Melbourne (supporting Ed Sheeran)
4 March 2023 – For the Love Festival @ Catani Gardens, Naarm/Melbourne
5 March 2023 – For the Love Festival @ Taylor Reserve, Boorloo/Perth
7 March 2023 – Adelaide Oval, Tarntanya/Adelaide (supporting Ed Sheeran)
12 March 2023 – Optus Stadium, Boorloo/Perth (supporting Ed Sheeran)

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia; credit: Max Doyle

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Maisie Peters Announces Headline Shows Alongside Ed Sheeran Supports

British singer Maisie Peters is making the most of her first trip to Australia. She’ll play seven headlining shows alongside her support slots with her friend and mentor, Ed Sheeran. If you’re not familiar with Maisie’s music, her latest single “Body Better” is a great introduction. It’s such a fun pop song, but it’s also got some really relatable lyrics that address the insecurities many of us feel when an ex moves on.

“Body Better” comes from Maisie’s forthcoming sophomore album. Limited tickets for all her shows are available, so get onto them!

16 February 2023 – The Northern Hotel, Cavanbah/Byron Bay
17 February 2023 – Suncorp Stadium, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Ed Sheeran)
18 February 2023 – Suncorp Stadium, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Ed Sheeran)
19 February 2023 – Suncorp Stadium, Meeanjin/Brisbane (supporting Ed Sheeran)
21 February 2023 – The Triffid, Meeanjin/Brisbane
24 February 2023 – Accor Stadium, Eora/Sydney (supporting Ed Sheeran)
25 February 2023 – Accor Stadium, Eora/Sydney (supporting Ed Sheeran)
28 February 2023 – Metro Theatre, Eora/Sydney
2 March 2023 – MCG, Naarm/Melbourne (supporting Ed Sheeran)
3 March 2023 – MCG, Naarm/ Melbourne (supporting Ed Sheeran)
4 March 2023 – Prince Of Wales, Naarm/Melbourne
5 March 2023 – Prince Of Wales, Naarm/Melbourne
7 March 2023 – Adelaide Oval, Tarntanya/Adelaide (supporting Ed Sheeran)
11 March 2023 – Freo. Social, Boorloo/Perth WA
12 March 2023 – Optus Stadium, Boorloo/Perth (supporting Ed Sheeran)

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Jack Botts Drops Cool Summer Anthem, “All Day”

I think there’s just enough summer left for a summer anthem, right? Jack Botts has dropped one of the season’s best, “All Day,” ahead of the independent release of his debut album Sucker for Sunsets. The eclectic release sees Jack exploring genres and pushing himself as a songwriter.

“There are some styles I had just never given a shot before, like country,” he laughed. “I wondered ‘it’s one of the biggest genres in the world, but why is it so big?’ So I really dove in and started to appreciate why people relate to it. It became a personal challenge for me then… if I wanted to keep writing the same songs, I guess I could, but there’s no growth in that. I want to keep growing and surprising myself and others.”

Jack is currently supporting Vance Joy in North America, but he’ll be back on home soil soon enough for his own headline shows supporting the March 31 release of Sucker for Sunsets. Just days after appearing at BASSINTHEGRASS, he’ll be in Europe for some more headlining shows. No matter where in the world you are, here are all the dates you need:

15 February 2023 – FirstOntario Concert Hall, Hamilton (supporting Vance Joy)
17 February 2023 – Kemba Live!, Columbus (supporting Vance Joy)
18 February 2023 – Chicago Theatre, Chicago (supporting Vance Joy)
19 February 2023 – State Theatre, Minneapolis (supporting Vance Joy)
3 March 2023 – Paramount Theatre, Seattle (supporting Vance Joy)
4 March 2023 – Paramount Theatre, Seattle (supporting Vance Joy)
9 March 2023 – Fox Theatre, Oakland (supporting Vance Joy)
10 March 2023 – Fox Theatre, Oakland (supporting Vance Joy)
11 March 2023 – YouTube Theatre, Los Angeles (supporting Vance Joy)
16 March 2023 – SOMA, San Diego (supporting Vance Joy)
18 March 2023 – Arizona Financial Theatre, Phoenix (supporting Vance Joy)
21 March 2023 – Austin City Limits Live @ The Moody Theatre, Austin (supporting Vance Joy)
23 March 2023 – Coca-Cola Roxy, Atlanta (supporting Vance Joy)
24 March 2023 – The Fillmore Charlotte, Charlotte (supporting Vance Joy)
25 March 2023 – The Anthem, Washington, D.C. (supporting Vance Joy)
31 March 2023 – Lion Arts Factory, Tartanya/Adelaide
1 April 2023 – The Rosemount, Boorloo/Perth
14 April 2023 – The Triffid, Meeanjin/Brisbane
15 April 2023 – Factory Theatre, Eora/Sydney
28 April 2023 – 170 Russell, Naarm/Melbourne
20 May 2023 – BASSINTHEGRASS, Larrakia Country/Darwin
23 May 2023 – Nochtspeicher, Hamburg
24 May 2023 – Privatclub, Berlin
25 May 2023 – Jaki – Klub im Stadtgarten, Cologne
26 May 2023 – Muffatwerk, Munich
8 June 2023 – Sneaky Pete’s, Edinburgh
9 June 2023 – Cluny 2, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
10 June 2023 – The Castle Hotel, Manchester
11 June 2023 – Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
14 June 2023 – Bergenfest, Bergen
21 June 2023 – Patronaat, Haarlem
22 June 2023 – Cafe ‘t Rozenknopje, Eindhoven
23 June 2023 – Theater Walhalla, Rotterdam
12 July 2023 – The Louisiana, Bristol
14 July 2023 – The Prince Albert, Brighton
15 July 2023 – The Lexington, London
28 July 2023 – The Watering Hole, Perranporth

Image used with permission from Cult Logic; credit: Kieran Tunbridge

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Conrad Sewell Back to His Best With “Ferris Wheel”

It’s been five years since Conrad Sewell charted in this country. If there’s any justice, we’ll see him back in the top 10 with the release of his fantastic new single “Ferris Wheel”. It’s the definition of radio-friendly, ultra-catchy, upbeat goodness.

“’Ferris Wheel’ is a song about a second chance, never giving up on your dream, life, or love,” he explained. “Life is hard but you never know what’s around the corner. I wanted the song to have a very nostalgic 90s feel to it and really paint that picture.”

When you’re taking a listen, make sure you let the rest of his new tracks play out. They’re all brilliant, suggesting Conrad’s new album Precious, which drops on March 3, will be awesome. Conrad is currently on tour. Catch him at the following venues at the end of the month:

24 February 2023 – York on Lilydale, Wurrundjeri Country/Mount Evelyn
25 February 2023 – Village Green Hotel, Bunurong Country/Mulgrave

Image source: Eva Rinaldi @ Wikimedia Commons

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Kingswood Drop Fantastic New Single “One Too Many Times”

I grew up on a musical diet of country-rock music. Artists like The Eagles, Bob Seger, and Neil Young dominated my dad’s playlists. So listening to Kingswood’s latest single “One Too Many Times” is making me a bit nostalgic. With jangly guitars and easy harmonies, this song feels classic even though it’s brand new.

“’One Too Many’ times is the celebration of hopeful sorrow, a staple in the emotional catalogue of the Kingswood repertoire and something synonymous with country and rock’n’roll classics for that matter,” the band shared. “The content suggests lament entwined with that of longing and separation but shrouded in the gusto and bravado of overdriven guitars harmonizing furiously over extended solos to not only accept the proposition, but to embrace it with a fervor that serves as the fuel for courage to continue on. To stare at the face of unwavering adversity and laugh, boldly, and with guitars in tow.“

Given the way this song takes me back to my childhood, perhaps it’s fitting that it comes from Kingswood’s soon-to-be-released album called Home. Recorded in Melbourne, it was mixed and mastered in Nashville by celebrated engineer Eddie Speak, who’s worked with Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlisle, and Zach Bryan, to name just a few. It’s also fitting that with the release of Home, out February 24, Kingswood are currently on their biggest local tour. Taking in more than 120 dates, the HOMETOWNS tour will make the following stops, including listening parties announced today. Don’t worry Northern Territory and Tasmania, your shows will be announced soon.

10 February 2023 – York on Lilydale, Wurrundjeri Country/Mt Evelyn
11 February 2023 – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Bunurong Country/Chelsea Heights
12 February 2023 – Theatre Royal, Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Castlemaine
15 February 2023 – The Gresham Bar, Meeanjin/Brisbane (album listening party)
16 February 2023 – Shady Pines Saloon, Eora/Sydney (album listening party)
18 February 2023 – Barwon Club, Djilang/Geelong
19 February 2023 – Sookie Lounge, Burrinja/Belgrave
23 February 2023 – Lulie Tavern’s Full Moon Fever Rooftop Bar, Naarm/Melbourne (album listening party)
24 February 2023 – Volta Arts, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung Country/Ballarat
25 February 2023 – Croxton Bandroom, Naarm/Melbourne
26 February 2023 – Haba, Boonwurrung Country/Rye
3 March 2023 – Longstockings Brewery, Panboola/Pambula
4 March 2023 – Tilba Valley Wines, Yuin Country/Tilba Valley
5 March 2023 – Smokey Dans, Walbunja Country/Tomakin
10 March 2023 – The Marlin Hotel, Yuin Country/Ulladulla
11 March 2023 – Bowral Bowling Club, Gundungurra Country/Bowral
12 March 2023 – The Beer Shed, Tharawal Country/Leumeah
16 March 2023 – Heritage Hotel, Dharawal Country/Bulli
17 March 2023 – Paddington RSL, Eora/Sydney
18 March 2023 – Avalon RSL, Guringai Country/Avalon
19 March 2023 – Brass Monkey, Kurranulla/Cronulla
24 March 2023 – Ocean View Beach Club, Darkinjung Country/Wamberal
25 March 2023 – Stag & Hunter, Mulubinba/Newcastle
26 March 2023 – Pacific Recreation Club, Biripi/Taree
30 March 2023 – Laurieton Ex-Services, Birpai Country/Laurieton
31 March 2023 – South West Rocks Country Club, Dunghutti, Gumbaynggir, and Biripi Country/South West Rocks
1 April 2023 – Moonee Beach Hotel, Gumbaynggirr Country/Coffs Harbour
2 April 2023 – Mullumbimby Ex Services, Bandjalung-Yugambeh Country/Mullumbimby
13 April 2023 – Wallaby Hotel, Yugambeh Country/Mudgeeraba
14 April 2023 – Beenleigh Tavern, Yugambeh Country/Beenleigh
15 April 2023 – Bribie Island Hotel, Yarun/Bribie Island
16 April 2023 – Kings Beach Tavern, Kabi Kabi and the Jinibara Country/Kings Beach
20 April 2023 – Old Bundy Tavern, Taribelang Bunda, Gooreng Gooreng, Gurang, and Bailai Country/Bundaberg
21 April 2023 – Harvey Road Tavern, Goeng Country/Gladstone
22 April 2023 – The Metropolitan, Yuwibara Country/Mackay
27 April 2023 – Magnums, Ngaro Country/Airlie Beach
28 April 2023 – Dalrymple Hotel, Thul Garrie Waja/Townsville
29 April 2023 – Edge Hill Tavern, Gimuy/Cairns
25 May 2023 – Dunsborough Tavern, Quedjinup/Dunsborough
26 May 2023 – Mojos, Walyalup/Fremantle
27 May 2023 – Ravenswood Hotel, Bindjareb Country/Ravenswood
28 May 2023 – The Carine, Boorloo/Duncraig
1 June 2023 – Nannup Town Hall, Noongar Country/Nannup
2 June 2023 – The River, Wooditup/Margaret River
3 June 2023 – Six Degrees, Kinjarling/Albany
8 June 2023 – Sound City, Kallinyalla/Port Lincoln
9 June 2023 – The Fat Controller, Tarntanya/Adelaide
10 June 2023 – Western Hotel, Boandik Country/Mt Gambier
11 June 2023 – Hotel Victor, Ramong/Victor Harbour

Image used with permission from beehive; Credit: Michelle Grace Hunder