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Tooheys Extra Dry Launches uncharTED LIVE Free Shows

Fresh from the success of the recent Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED competition comes uncharTED LIVE, a series of free gigs showcasing some of Australia’s most promising up-and-comers.

“TED has a proud history of supporting Australia’s best emerging artists and live music events,” said Tooheys Extra Dry Marketing Director, Josh Gaudry. “uncharTED LIVE gives us an opportunity to take a breaking artists platform that has really gone from strength to strength over the past three years, and merge it with a year round calendar of live music events.

“This new platform will not only give uncharTED entrants more exposure and a chance to build on their fan base during the key competition public voting periods, but also give fans more chances to get out there and experience what uncharTED is all about – celebrating Australia’s best emerging talent.”

Free tickets are available to anyone over the age of 18 who registers on the uncharTED website. Shows are on at the following locations around the country.

Enigma Bar, Adelaide
20 Aug – Amour Fou, The Foundry, Tidal Jive
3 Sep – Erosion, Blood Red Renaissance, Kremator
10 Sep – Sonny Loveless, Before Clear Skies, Day on Fire,

Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
15 Aug – Burning Brooklyn, The Bloodpoets, Teleprompter
29 Aug – FelineDown, Nine Sons of Dan, Grand Atlantic
12 Sep – Super Nudists, Letter To Spain, Ellington
19 Sep – No Filter, Falling Short, The Gallant

Annandale Hotel, Sydney
13 Aug – Cap A Capo, Hytest, One Flew East, Chemical Transport
20 Aug – The Deer Republic, Sierra Fin, Free Agent Crew, The Waitups
27 Aug – Chambers, Marble Archers, Hancock Basement, Under Lights, Hercules

Amplifier Bar, Perth
13 Aug – Tracksuit, Sleep TV, Stellas Kitchen
27 Aug – Columbia, Ravior, Die_Zeitgeist
10 Sep – The Transients, with more to be announced
24 Sep – Homebrewe, Hostile Little Face, Rise Apollo

Prince Of Wales, Melbourne
2 Sep – Foxx On Fire, National Airlines, Polygon Palace, The Tiger & Me
9 Sep – Hot Little Hands, Saint James, Goodnight Owl, The Hamish Macleod Band

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The Deer Republic Win Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED

The Deer Republic has taken out this year’s first Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED competition. The Sydney band won the title in front of a home crowd at the Oxford Art Factory last night. The prize includes a slot on this year’s Splendour in the Grass bill and an artist development package worth $25, 000. The band beat out other finalists Hot Little Hands and Foxx on Fire.

Nick Andrijic of The Deer Republic described their win as “Phenomenal; ecstasy; fantastic! I’m not just saying this because we’re gracious winners; the other two bands that played tonight are fantastic … It means the world to us to play at Splendour … the fact that we’re going to be sharing the stage with some of them [our favourite bands], it’s indescribable at the moment, I don’t think it’s going to hit me for a couple of days … we’re looking forward to it.”

This year’s second Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED comp is now open for entries. If you’re a solo artist of band looking for your big break, head to the competition’s website to register. Who knows? It could be you winning the glory next time around!

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Kram Offers Words of Wisdom Ahead of uncharTED Grand Final

Kram burst onto the Aussie music scene as the drummer for indie darlings Spiderbait. Now he’s making waves with his solo career, and on Thursday July 9 he’ll headline the uncharTED Grand Final at Sydney’s Oxford Art Factory.

Kram says competitions like it “are always worth supporting as they give bands a chance for people to check them out and maybe win some dollars, which always helps.”

While these comps often help artists “make it big,” Kram says that should never be the end goal.

“Honestly, don’t try and make it big,” he advises. “You’ll smell of it a mile off. Just make the best music you can and try to do your own thing. Don’t care too much and hope for some luck.”

These nights always have winners and losers, but Kram says it doesn’t really matter which side you’re on.
“Winning is great but losing is not too bad either. I mean you’re playing music not shovelling shit and life is short so good luck to all!”

Image source: Stuart Sevastos @ Wikimedia Commons

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The Deer Republic, Foxx on Fire, and Hot Little Hands Make uncharTED Grand Final

After months of voting and showcase performances, just three bands remain in the running for this year’s Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED title.

Sydney band The Deer Republic will take on Melbourne’s Foxx on Fire and Hot Little Hands at the grand final, to be held at Sydney’s Oxford Arts Factory on July 9. The winner will play this year’s Splendour in the Grass festival, and take home an artist development package worth $25, 000.

“Being in the top 3 for uncharTED is just so great,” enthused James Harvey from Hot Little Hands. “It’s like there’s a party in our favourite dancing shoes and everyone’s invited!”

“We have never felt so happy in our entire lives!” added Geno Carrapetta from Foxx On Fire.

“Reaching the final is like building castles in the sky and there will be one hell of a party at the Grand Final!” Mike Andrijic from The Deer Republic assures us.

Congratulations to all the bands for making it this far!

Image source: Reinn @ Flickr

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uncharTED Semis Kick Off

The Toohey’s Extra Dry uncharTED semi finals are on!

Sydney’s Bridgeprimary Kiss, The Falls, OnlyTheSeaSlugs, and The Deer Republic, join Melbourne’s Foxx on Fire, and Perth outfit French rockets as the public’s favorites. They’ll battle it out with the media picks: Ellington from Brisbane, Death Mattel and Sui Zhen from Sydney, and Hot Little Hands from Melbourne. The victor will receive a slot at this year’s Splendour in the Grass and an artist development package worth $25, 000.

You can help them on their way by voting for your favourites at the uncharTED website. The voting slates are wiped clean, so if you’ve voted before make sure you vote again. You can vote once every hour, and the more you vote the more chance you have of taking home some great prizes.

While you’re at the site make sure you check out details of SMS voting, the new mobile website, and downloadable artist widgets. There’s plenty to see!

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Sui Zhen Wows Street Press Collective for uncharTED Semis Spot

Sydney songbird Sui Zhen has won her place into the Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED semi finals after impressing Street Press Collective.

“If she was from Iceland you’d love her; she’s from Australia so you should love her more,” said a spokesperson from Street Press Collective.

She’ll join the other media picks – Ellington Death Battle, and Hot Little Hands – and the top six public-voted bands in the semi finals.

They’ll battle to earn a spot at Splendour in the Grass and an artist development package worth $25,000. You could catch the band live at Splendour simply by voting for your favourite. There’s just one more week of voting to go, so head to the website and make your voice heard!

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Hot Little Hands Make uncharTED Semis

The Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED competition is beginning to take shape, with the announcement of the MySpace media pick. Melbourne outfit Hot Little Hands have automatically secured a spot on the semifinals, which kick off on May 22. They’ll join the other media picks, Ellington from Brisbane and Death Mattel from Sydney.

MySpace was drawn to Hot Little Hands original sound and stage presence.

“They’re an ‘ORIGINAL’ band – and you can’t say that about a lot of bands,” explained Mark Bulgin, Marketing Manager for MySpace Australia. “They manage to take influences from electro-pop and rock n’ roll and make something unique out of it without any pretention. It also doesn’t hurt that they’re white-hot live.”

Hot Little Hands will join the other media picks and the bands receiving the most public votes at the uncharTED website. Head to the site and cast your vote for your chance to win tickets to Splendour in the Grass!

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Death Mattel Score uncharTED Semifinals Slot

Sydney rockers Death Mattel have secured a place in the Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED semifinals after impressing the folks at MTV. They will compete for a spot on the bill at Splendour in the Grass and an artist development package worth $25, 000.

“I think Death Mattel have an instant appeal,” explained MTV’s senior manager of talent artist relations, Simon Stopford. “With a smattering of samples and electronic sounds mixed into their intense punk riffs, the results grab you by the collar and demand that you pay attention. This band has been a well kept secret for far too long and it’s high time they were thrust into the spotlight.”

Death Mattel will join Brisbane band Ellington, The Music Network’s choice, in the semis. The final two media picks, from MySpace and the Street Press Collective, will be revealed in the coming weeks.

They’ll join the bands receiving the most public votes at the uncharTED website. Head to the site and cast your vote for your chance to win tickets to Splendour in the Grass!

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Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED Competition Closes Next Week!

Are you a great band or solo artist looking for your big break? The Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED competition should be just what you’re looking for.

This year marks an exciting shift in the competition, as it expands to include solo artists for the first time. Winners will score a slot at this year’s Splendour in the Grass festival and a band development package worth $25, 000.

“I’m very excited about this year’s competition, and I’m looking forward to seeing what talent is out there,” said Splendour In the Grass Co-promoter, Jessica Ducrou. UncharTED is for aspiring artists, giving them the exposure and assistance to move forward in the industry. Previous winners have been of a high calibre, and we expect to come across more great music this time around.”

But be quick about it! Online registration closes next Friday, March 13!

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