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Brilliant Benjamin Booker Announces Bluesfest Sideshows

I must admit, I meant to write about Benjamin Booker’s Bluesfest sideshows yesterday but I fell down the Spotify rabbit hole with his music instead. Writing about him fell low down my priority list as I relished the opportunity to listen to his gritty blend of soul and blues.

If you want to know what Benjamin is all about, wrap your ears around this live version of Witness, the title track from his 2017 album. A socially charged anthem exploring the racial tensions facing the United States, it’s just one of many wonderful tracks I listened to yesterday.

Whether you’re a fan or, like me, you’ve just discovered his brilliance, you won’t want to miss these shows. See him at Sydney’s Factory Theatre on March 29 or Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on March 31.

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Fat Freddy’s Drop Announce Splendour Sideshows

It seems Fat Freddy’s Drop can’t get enough of Australia. After wowing local crowds as part of the Graphic festival at the Sydney Opera House last year, the band will be back to promote their new album Blackbird, which hits stores on June 21. We already knew they were playing Splendour, but they’ll also treat fans to headlining shows in the major capitals.

This album is nothing if not diverse, with elements of Ethio-Jazz, Detroit techno, blues, soul, and so much more. It features the oh-so-sexy and soulful single “Clean the House”, which is also backed up by a killer film clip. If gangster marionettes are your thing, this music video’s for you!

If you missed out on tickets to Splendour, make sure you don’t miss out on the chance to see this stellar live act while they’re Down Under.

29 August 2013 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
30 August 2013 – Tivoli, Brisbane
31 August2013 – The Forum, Melbourne
5 September 2013 – Astor Theatre, Perth

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Iggy and The Stooges Announce Bluesfest Sideshows

Iggy and the Stooges have announced a swag of sideshows to complement their appearance at next year’s Byron Bay Bluesfest.

Iggy Pop’s iconic band will show they can still push the boundaries will shows in the major capitals. Our very own Beats of Bourbon will also join in the fun, making these shows a must for folks who love their music loud.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow, November 7. Sydney and Adelaide based fans should go to Ticketek and Venuetix respectively at 9 am, while Melbournians should log on to Ticketmaster at 10 am to get theirs!

25 March 2013 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide
27 March 2013 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
30 March 2013 – Bluesfest, Byron Bay
4 April 2013 – Hordern Pavillion, Sydney

Photo credit: Sophie Howarth

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Jeff the Brotherhood Announce Big Day Out Sideshows

Nashville wunderkinds Jeff the Brotherhood will complement their appearances at the Big Day Out next year with a string of sideshows.

Jeff the Brotherhood have honed their live performances with more than 400 shows in the last two years. These sideshows give fans an opportunity to catch the pair playing sounds from their new album Hypnotic Nights in some of Australia’s most beloved nightspots. The intimate atmosphere those venues afford should make them much more tempting than the festival dates.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning, September 21, for the following Jeff the Brotherhood sideshows.

17 January 2013 – The Standard, Sydney
19 January 2013 – Great Northern, Byron Bay
23 January 2013 – Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine
24 January 2013 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne
27 January 2013 – Mojo’s, Fremantle

Image used with permission from Shows in Space Publicity

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The Verses Announce Taste of Lilith Sideshows

The Verses are taking their new album Seasons on the road with a handful of dates to complement their performances at the Taste of Lilith Festival shows this October.

After seeing these guys live when they launched the album last month, I have no doubt that fans in Sydney and Melbourne are in for a treat. The performances are sure to be top notch with the band itching to introduce their new material to fans.

“We can’t wait to play the album in front of a live crowd and interact with the audience once again.  We are so happy with the response we’ve had and look forward to meeting the people who are discovering and enjoying our music around Australia,” Jesse Hooper said in a statement.

See Jesse and his equally talented sister Ella at the following sideshows!

5 October 2010 – Vanguard, Sydney
7 October 2010 – Gershwin Room @ Espy, Melbourne
28 October 2010 – Corner Hotel, Melbourne (with Ryan Meeking and The Few)

Image used with permission from Warner Music Australia

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The Ting Tings Announce Capital City Sideshows

British power pop duo The Ting Tings with play two very special sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne in addition to their appearance at Splendour in the Grass.

Ting Tings In Concert


Jules de Martino and Katie White are renowned for their energetic live sets and brash pop sensibilities. They’ll play an over 18s show at the Palace Theatre in Melbourne on July 26 before visiting Sydney for an all ages show at the Enmore on July 28.

Tickets for both gigs go on sale on June 8 through Ticketek, but Frontier members can get a jump on the competition with a presale at noon tomorrow.

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Scissor Sisters Announce Splendour Sideshows

If you can’t get yourself to Splendour in the Grass, or you’re just keen for another serve, you’ll be happy to know Scissor Sisters have announced a couple of sideshows.

The eclectic UK outfit will make their way to Sydney and Melbourne for gigs in late July to promote their soon-to-be released album Night Works.

Tickets for the shows go on sale on May 28.

Raab vs. Halmich - McFit Fight Night


26 July 2010 – Festival Hall, Melbourne
27 July 2010 – Big Top @ Luna Park, Sydney

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Daniel Merriweather Announces Aussie Homebake Sideshows

Here’s some good news for Daniel Merriweather fans who missed out on a ticket to Homebake. At least, that is, if they’re over 18.

The Aussie expat, who’s done massive things on the UK charts this year, has announced three sideshows on the East Coast. Predictably it’s all capital cities and, sadly for younger fans, strictly adults only.

I must admit to feeling a little sorry for the small fries on this one. They were locked out of Homebake because of the age thing, and now they’re missing out again. For their sakes, I hope we see Daniel back on our shores, and in entertainment centres, really soon.

Everyone else can snare their tickets for the following shows on Wednesday 28 October.

29 November 2009 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
1 December 2009 – Prince Bandroom, Melbourne
2 December 2009 – Metro Theatre, Sydney

Image source: Newscom

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Pendulum Swing Back to Australia

After selling out shows across England, wowing crowds at festivals across Europe, and sending their album Silico to number 2 on the UK charts, Pendulum are heading home.

The local rockers will play on the main state at the Big Day Out festival, but if you missed out on tickets don’t sweat it. The lads will also play some sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne.

You can catch Pendulum at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on January 25 and Melbourne’s Forum on January 28.

Image source: Natalia Balcerska Photography @ Flickr

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The Lowdown on Big Day Out Sideshows

If you missed out on Big Day Out shows, or you’re just looking for a double dose of your favourite band, you’ll want to check out the recently announced sideshows.

Plenty of the big name international acts will play up close and personal shows around the country. Tickets to all the following shows go on sale on Monday 1 December.

The Prodigy
29 January 2009 – The Palace, Melbourne

Simian Mobile Disco
21 January 2009 – The Metro, Sydney
25 January – The Prince Bandroom, Melbourne

Arctic Monkeys
22 January 2009 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
24 January 2009 – The Palais Theatre, Melbourne

Pendulum
25 January 2009 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
28 January 2009 – The Forum, Melbourne

Lupe Fiasco with Muph N Plutonic and MC Pez
20 January 2009 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
27 January 2009 – The Palace, Melbourne

Hot Chip
21 Jan 2009 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
25 Jan 2009 – Billboard, Melbourne

Serj Tankian with Fantomas
21 January 2009 – The Tivoli, Brisbane
24 January 2009 – The Enmore Theatre, Sydney
25 January 2009 – The Palace, Melbourne

The Ting Tings
20 January 2009 – The Metro, Sydney
28 January 2009 – The Prince Bandroom, Melbourne

TV On The Radio with Wolf & Cub
24 January 2009 – The Metro, Sydney
29 January 2009 – The Hi Fi Bar, Melbourne

The Black Kids
20 January 2009 – The Gaelic Club, Sydney
24 January 2009 – The Corner Hotel, Melbourne

Dropkick Murphys
25 January 2009 – The Metro, Sydney
28 January 2009 – Billboard, Melbourne

Image source: Mhauri @ Flickr