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5SOS and Sheppard Make It an Aussie Double on the ARIA Charts

I honestly can’t remember the last time we saw Aussie acts on top of the albums and singles charts. But this week we’ve been supporting our own, keeping 5 Seconds of Summer at number one on the singles charts with “Youngblood” and propelling Sheppard to number one on debut with their sophomore album Watching the Sky. This is 5SOS’s fourth consecutive week at number one with their new album’s title track. That album dropped on Friday. Expect it to make a big impact on the charts next week. Meanwhile, Watching the Sky is Sheppard’s first number one album, and the fifth Aussie album release to top the charts this year.

Amy Shark is holding steady on the singles charts, staying at the number six spot with “I Said Hi.” This track has been getting a truckload of airplay at the moment, so I wouldn’t be surprised if it climbs a little higher next week.

The Presets are the only other Aussie act on the charts. Their latest album Hi Viz is at number nine this week, after debuting in the fifth position last week.

Top 10 Albums
1. Watching the Sky – Sheppard
2. Beerbongs & Bentleys – Post Malone
3. The Greatest Showman – Soundtrack
4. Kids See Ghosts – Kids See Ghosts
5. ÷ – Ed Sheeran
6. ye – Kanye West
7. Shawn Mendes – Shawn Mendes
8. No Shame – Lily Allen
9. Hi Viz – The Presets
10. X – Ed Sheeran

Top 10 Singles
1. “Youngblood” – 5 Seconds of Summer
2. “Better Now” – Post Malone
3. “Girls Like You” – Maroon 5 feat. Cardi B
4. “Back to You” – Selena Gomez
5. “One Kiss” – Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa
6. “I Said Hi” – Amy Shark
7. “No Tears Left to Dry” – Ariana Grande
8. “2002” – Anne-Marie
9. “Love Lies” – Khalid & Normani
10. “All Mine” – Kanye West

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Big Names Headline Maroochydore Music and Vis Arts Festival

With diverse Aussie acts like Alison Wonderland, The Presets, Bernard Fanning, and Gang of Youths headlining, the 2017 Maroochydore Music and Vis Arts Festival is set to be massive.

These big names will be joined by exciting up-and-comers like Horrorshow, Northeast Party House, Skegss, Mallrat, Billy Davis & The Good Lords, OK Badlands, and Norway’s Anna of the North.

Unlike so many festivals, this one has a one-stage policy so you don’t have to miss a moment. There’ll also be a stunning visual arts display, with inflatable, illuminated installations and street art decorating the Gold Coast.

The 2017 Maroochydore Music and Vis Arts Festival hits the new Maroochydore CDB, the site of the Old Horton Park Golf Course, on August 26. Tickets are on sale now.

Image used with permission from Habit Music Company

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The Presets Launch Rotto Live

How does kicking back on Rottnest Island while you see some of the country’s best bands sound? It doesn’t need to be just a fantasy though, as Zaccaria Concerts & Touring and Hotel Rottnest have joined forces to launch Rotto Live. This Sunday session series will see some killer artists playing in this beautiful part of the country, starting with The Presets on December 15.
And the electronic duo couldn’t be happier to kick things off!

“We’re thrilled to kick off the summer in WA at Hotel Rottnest for the Rotto Live Sunday Sessions on December 15th,” they said in a statement. “Looking forward to seeing you all there!”

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Keep an eye on the Rotto Live Twitter feed for details of more events.

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Guy Sebastian Continues Singles Reign

Another week gives us another Aussie number one album, but Guy Sebastian continues his reign on the singles charts. “Battle Scars” continues to perform, making it the equal best performing number one for the year with Flo Rida’s “Wild Ones.” Meanwhile Pink’s The Truth About Love is her fourth consecutive album to debut at number one. It bumped off The Amity Affliction’s Chasing Ghosts, which has fallen all the way down to number 15 this week.

We have seen some impressive album debuts by up and coming local acts though. The Rubens’ self-titled album has rocketed in to the charts at number three, while Aussie hip hopper Seth Sentry is sitting at number six on debut with This Was Tomorrow.

The Sapphires and The Presets round out the local talent in the top 10. The soundtrack from the Aussie flick is steady at number seven this week, while The Presets’ latest release Pacifica has fallen from number three to 10.
Again we see Justice Crew keeping Guy Sebastian company in the singles top 10. Their unstoppable song “Boom Boom” sits at number seven after a massive three months on the charts.

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Aussie Acts Amity Affliction and Guy Sebastian Top ARIA Charts

Another week brings a brand new Aussie number one. While Guy Sebastian’s “Battle Scars” has remained steady at the top of the single charts, Gympie hard rockers The Amity Affliction have claimed the number one album with their third release Chasing Ghosts.

It’s been a week of new additions to the charts, with plenty of releases making a big impression in the top tens. The Presets’ third album Pacifica has jumped in at number three, while Wreck & Ruin, the second collaborative album from husband and wife team Shane Nicholson and Kasey Chambers, sits at number six. Both acts debuted at number one with their last recordings, but those top ten spots are still nothing to sneeze at.

These new entries are keeping company with chart favourite The Sapphires soundtrack, which sits at number seven.

The singles chart has been a bit steadier this week, but again we see Justice Crew’s “Boom Boom” flying the Aussie flag with Guy. It sits at number six this week after a massive 11 weeks in the top ten.

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The Presets Tour Oz

The Presets are preparing to embark on their biggest headliner tour of Oz to date.

In May the hottest thing in dance music will travel around most of the country, including the often neglected states of Western Australia and Tasmania. The tour includes plenty of all ages gigs to keep the band’s young fans happy.

The tour comes off the back of the band’s massive success with their latest album Apocalypso. The long play disc went double platinum and was named J Album of the Year in 2008.

Here are all the dates!

6 May 2009 – The Mangrove, Broome (18+)
8 May 2009 – Breakers Café, Geraldton (18+)
10 May 2009 – Belvoir Ampitheatre, Perth (18+)
16 May 2009 – Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (All ages)
21 May 2009 – Festival Hall, Melbourne (All ages)
23 May 2009 – Derwent Centre, Hobart (All ages)
24 May 2009 – Albert Hall, Launceston (All ages)
27 May 2009 – ANU, Canberra (All ages)
28 May 2009 – WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong (All ages)
29May 2009 – Panthers, Newcastle (All ages)
30 May 2009 – Hordern Pavilion, Sydney (All ages)
7 June 2009 – Riverstage, Brisbane (All ages)

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Aussie Artists Play Clipsal 500

The Clipsal 500 isn’t just about the cars. It’s also a great opportunity to indulge in some home-grown music. The line-up for this year’s Jim Beam TrackSounds On-Circuit Concert has just been announced, and it’s one of the best yet.

The March 20 show will include The Presets, Pete Murray, Faker, Operator Please, and local five-piece Delamare.

“Delamare is a great group and given that the Clipsal 500 Adelaide is not only South Australia’s largest annual sporting event, but also one of our biggest music festivals, it’s great to present emerging local talent to such a large audience,” said Jason Allen, Clipsal 500 Adelaide’s chief executive.

Tickets for the massive show are currently available through Ticketek.

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Kasey and Shane’s Number One Debut

Country music darling Kasey Chambers and her hubby Shane Nicholson have debuted at number one with their new album, Rattlin’ Bones. It was a clear winner with Aussie audiences, outselling Mariah Carey’s E=MC2 by around 1700 units.

The album is the first collaboration for the husband and wife team, but judging by its success it might not be the last!

The Presets’ Apocalypso slipped a little, but number three is certainly nothing to sneeze at. Cog’s Sharing Space is also continuing to sell well. It’s at number six.

Australia’s still sweet on Gabriella Cilmi. Her massive debut single “Sweet About Me” has held on to the number two possie.

The Getup Mob have exploded onto the charts with their inspirational version of “From Little Things Big Things Grow.” It’s sitting pretty at number four.

And we still can’t get enough of Faker’s “This Heart Attack.” It’s hanging on to tenth position on the ARIA charts.

Here’s all the chart action!

Australian Top 10 Albums

  1. Rattlin’ Bones – Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson
  2. E=MC2 – Mariah Carey
  3. Apocalypso – The Presets
  4. Watershed – k.d. lang
  5. Set in Stone – Brian McFadden
  6. Sharing Space – Cog
  7. Step Up 2: The Streets – Soundtrack
  8. Exile on Mainstream – Matchbox Twenty
  9. The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies – Andre Rieu
  10. Exclusive – Chris Brown

Australian Top 10 Singles

  1. “4 Minutes” – Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake
  2. “Sweet About Me” – Gabriella Cilmi
  3. “Low” – Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
  4. “From Little Things Big Things Grow” – The Getup Mob
  5. “Bubbly” – Colbie Caillat
  6. “Work” – Kelly Rowland
  7. “With You” – Chris Brown
  8. “Dream Catch Me” – Newton Faulkner
  9. “Tattoo” – Jordin Sparks
  10. “This Heart Attack” – Faker

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The Presets Top Aussie Charts

It’s another week, and we find another Aussie outfit sitting at the top of the ARIA charts. It’s so great to see Aussie music fans embracing our local artists!

Electro darlings The Presets have debuted at number one with their second album Apocalypso. The Sydney outfit has managed to keep fellow Sydneysiders Cog from the top spot. Their newie, Sharing Space, has debuted at number two.

Cut Copy are still enjoying chart success with In Ghost Colours. It’s climbed one position this week to sit at number nine.

Flo Rida has knocked Gabriella Climi off the top spot, but she hasn’t sunk too “Low.” “Sweet About Me” is currently at number two on the singles charts.

This is what else is happening on the Aussie charts!

Top 10 Australian Albums

  1. Apocalypso – The Presets
  2. Sharing Space – Cog
  3. Watershed – k.d. lang
  4. Step Up 2: The Streets – Soundtrack
  5. The 100 Most Beautiful Melodies – Andre Rieu
  6. Exclusive – Chris Brown
  7. Sleep Through the Static – Jack Johnson
  8. Konk – The Kooks
  9. In Ghost Colours – Cut Copy
  10. Hand Built by Robots – Newton Faulkner

Top 10 Australian Singles

  1. “Low” – Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
  2. “Sweet About Me” – Gabriella Cilmi
  3. “4 Minutes” – Madonna feat. Justin Timberlake
  4. “Bubbly” – Colbie Caillat
  5. “With You” – Chris Brown
  6. “Tattoo” – Jordin Sparks
  7. “Work” – Kelly Rowland
  8. “Dream Catch Me” – Newton Faulkner
  9. “Don’t Stop the Music” – Rihanna
  10. “Pictures of You” – The Last Goodnight

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