So here it is, my last post for 2014. Time for me to grab a glass of champers and get the party started away from my computer. But I felt it was fitting to leave you with a little something. So in case you missed it when it was on Triple J recently, here is the final Like a Version for the year, Bluejuice and a host of special guests (including Ngaiire, Elana Stone, the guys from The Griswolds, and Andy Bull) covering “End of the Road.” It’s amazing. Farewell 2014 and bring on 2015!
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Bluejuice Announce Farewell Tour
After 13 fabulous years, it’s sad to realise that Bluejuice will kick off their final tour at the end of the month. Thankfully they’re leaving us with a tour and a greatest hits album, including the fun new single “I’ll Go Crazy,” before they depart, but it’s still a bit bittersweet.
The album Retrospectable will feature the best bits from Bluejuice’s three studio albums as well as some brand new songs. Get it on September 19, a couple of the days ahead of that farewell tour. Thankfully there are a couple of under 18s shows as well as some licensed events so everyone can bid the band adieu. Don’t expect a John Farnham style goodbye here. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
25 September 2014 – Uni Bar, Adelaide (Licensed/All Ages)
26 September 2014 – Capitol, Perth
27 September 2014 – Red Earth Arts Festival, Karratha
2 October 2014 – Hi Fi, Brisbane
3 October 2014 – Coolangatta Hotel, Coolangatta
4 October 2014 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
10 October 2014 – Hi Fi, Melbourne
11 October 2014 – Hi Fi, Melbourne (Under 18s matinee @ midday)
11 October 2014 – Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave
12 October 2014 – Barwon Club, Geelong
17 October 2014 – Waves, Wollongong
18 October 2014 – ANU Bar, Canberra
23 October 2014 – Bar on the Hill, Newcastle
24 October 2014 – Metro Theatre, Sydney (Licensed/All Ages)
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Arrested Development Headlines Cockatoo Island Film Festival’s Concert Series
There’ll be more than movies at the 2012 Cockatoo Island Film Festival. The event will see the historic Sydney island transformed into an entertainment hub, with cinema screens and live music stages, from October 25 to 27.
Arrested Development will grace the main stage on Thursday October 25 as part of their 20th anniversary tour. Bluejuice and Jinja Safari will follow the American hip hop act on October 26, and Matt Corby will close the festival with another licensed all ages show on October 27.
If you want to party on after those acts make sure you head to the Precinct Nightclub. Artists like Gossling, Saskwatch, the Future Classic DJs, and Halfway Crooks will be pumping out tunes from 10 pm to the early hours of the morning.
Tickets for all Cockatoo Island Film Festival shows are available now through Moshtix.
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Temper Trap, Missy Higgins, and Bluejuice Play Soundscape
Th
e fifth annual Soundscape Festival is shaping up to be the best yet, with The Temper Trap, Missy Higgins, and Bluejuice all taking their place on the bill.
Soundscape will settle into its new home at Prices Wharf Shed No. 1, on Castray Esplanade in Hobart on November 16 and 17. The location isn’t the only change this year. The festival’s moved from January to November to avoid stifling heat, and downsized the available tickets. That means fewer queues and more intimate performances.
Tickets are on sale now from the Soundscape Festival website.
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Bluejuice Tour Unis
Bluejuice will entertain the country’s scholars next month with a tour of Australian universities, and a few honorary converted clubs. Their Winter of Our Discotheque tour kicks off at Newcastle Uni’s Bar on the Hill and wraps up almost three weeks later at Lismore’s SCU campus.
It’s all about Bluejuice reinventing their own experiences of winter as a uni student. The kids might still be shivering and unable to afford any meals of substance, but they’ll be entertained. If you’re looking for extra value (and what uni student isn’t?) make sure you turn up early to see support acts Deep Sea Arcade and The Preachers.
8 August 2012 – Bar on the Hill @ Newcastle University, Newcastle
9 August 2012 – The Stro @University of New England, Armidale
10 August 2012 – University of Technology, Sydney
11 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ University of Wollongong, Wollongong
14 August 2012 – Anu Bar, Canberra
15 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ CSU, Albury
16 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ Monash University, Gippsland
17 & 18 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ Deakin University, Melbourne
21 August 2012 – Uni Branded Night @ Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay
22 August 2012 – Uni Branded Night @ The Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
23 August 2012 – Red Room @ University of Queensland, Brisbane
24 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ Griffith University, Gold Coast
25 August 2012 – Uni Bar @ SCU, Lismore
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Blueju!ce Back with “Company” Album Tour
It’s been some time since Blueju!ce burst onto the airwaves with “Broken Leg.” But now they’re back with a brand new album called Company, and a national tour in the works.
Company was released late last year to relatively little fanfare, but it has the critics buzzing. Its high energy pop tunes should easily translate to the stage. Hopefully this tour will encourage more people to listen to the disc that many believe is the band’s best and most consistent. If you still haven’t snagged the album you can purchase a digital version for just $10 when you bundle it with your concert tickets.
Young music lovers should note that Blueju!ce have announced some all ages and under 18s gigs for the very first time. If you’ve always wanted to see Blueju!ce kids, this is your chance!
Tickets for the following shows are available now from the usual outlets.
12 April 2012 – Waves, Wollongong
13 April 2012 – The Metro Theatre, Sydney (All Ages)
14 April 2012 – Hi-Fi, Brisbane
19 April 2012 – Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
20 April 2012 – The Capitol, Perth
21 April 2012 – The Gov, Adelaide (All Ages)
26 April 2012 – Eureka Hotel, Geelong
27 April 2012 – Pelly Bar @ Pier Live, Frankston
28 April 2012 – Hi-Fi, Melbourne (Under 18s @ 2 pm)
28 April 2012 – Hi-Fi, Melbourne (18+ @ 8 pm)
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Bluejuice, Philadelphia Grand Jury, and Purple Sneaker DJs are Sizzling
Bluejuice, Philadelphia Grand Jury, and Purple Sneaker DJs are joining forces for one almighty Aussie tour. The local lads will cruise up and down the east coast over the holiday period, and play just about everywhere imaginable on the Sizzling 2011 tour.
If your wallet is feeling a bit light in the lead up to Christmas don’t sweat it. Tickets for the shows cost just $28.60, which is real value considering all that talent.
Tickets for the following shows are on sale now from the venues.
28 December 2010 – Marlin Hotel, Ulladulla
29 December 2010 – Tathra Hotel, Tathra NSW
30 December 2010 – Entertainment Centre, Shoalhaven
2 January 2011 – The Recky, Pacific Palms
3 January 2011 – Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba
4 January 2011 – Ballina RSL, Ballina
5 January 2011 – Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra
6 January 2011 – Coolongatta Hotel, Gold Coast
7 January 2011 – Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay
8 January 2011 – Hoey Moey Hotel, Coffs Harbour
9 January 2011 – South West Rocks Country Club, South West Rocks
11 January 2011 – Panthers, Port Macquarie
12 January 2011 – Tillgerry RSL Sports Club, Tanilba Bay
13 January 2011 – Woodport Inn, Erina
14 January 2011 – Panthers, Newcastle
18 January 2011 – Inferno Nightclub, Traralgon
19 January 2011 – Torquay Hotel,Torquay
20 January 2011 – The Flying Horseman, Warrnambool
21 January 2011 – Eureka Hotel, Geelong
22 January 2011 – The Westernport Hotel, San Remo
23 January 2011 – The Capital, Wagga Wagga
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Bacardi Express Ready to Board
All aboard the Bacardi Express! The travelling concert will feature UK dance outfit Groove Armada alongside local acts British India, Bluejuice, Van She, and Lost Valentinos.
“Selecting the acts for the Bacardi Express is no mean feat as we need to ensure a good mix of genres and, more importantly, personality and stamina for this 48 hour journey,” festival organisers said.
“Eating, sleeping, jamming and partying in such close proximity is all part of the tour and we have to ensure everyone is up for that.”
The train will depart Melbourne on March 26. It’ll make stops at Wagga Wagga and Wollongong before arriving in Sydney on March 28.
You can win your seat on the train by visiting the Bacardi Express website.
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