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SLAM Make History with over 100 Venues Registered

March 22nd, 2012
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SLAM Make History with over 100 Venues Registered for National SLAM Day February 23rd 2012

More than 100 music venues from around the country will celebrate Australia’s thriving live music scene at National Slam Day on February 23rd 2012.

“We are so excited to see over 100 venues already signed up, from Tennant Creek to Hobart, Gosford to Melbourne, … Read More

Dig It Up! Melbourne Expands Sydney Adds Mystery Band

March 22nd, 2012
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Feel, Max, SPA, Time Out Sydney & Melbourne Present Dig It Up! Melbourne Expands Sydney Adds Mystery Band.

Dig it Up! the ever-evolving series of national concerts curated by the Hoodoo Gurus and conceived by Feel Presents, continues to roll out the surprises with the announcement today of two new participating venues for Melbourne and a mystery act confirmed for Sydney.

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Dig It Up! The Hoodoo Gurus Invitational Celebrating 30 Years of Recorded History in 201

February 5th, 2012
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  • Feel, Max, SPA, Time Out Sydney & Melbourne  Present Dig It Up!

    The Hoodoo Gurus Invitational Celebrating 30 Years of Recorded History in 201

    Tickets on Sale Monday 30th January 2012

    Come along as the Hoodoo Gurus invite some of their favourite acts and key influences for a one-of-a-kind tour that celebrates 30 years since the release of Leilani (le Hoodoo

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  • Persecution Blues: The Battle For The Tote

    January 20th, 2012
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    National SLAM Day February 23rd 2012 Persecution Blues: The Battle For The Tote ABC2 8:30pm Jan 25th

    The count down is on for National SLAM Day, February 23rd 2012, to get you in the mood, tune into ABC 2, Jan 25th at 8.30pm to watch the story of how it all began, Persecution Blues: The Battle Read More

    The Falls Music & Arts Festival

    December 22nd, 2011

    The Falls Music & Arts Festival in both Lorne and Marion Bay are completely SOLD-OUT and there will be no gate sales. For those lucky enough to have snared a ticket, this info is for you.

    The weather forecast is looking super so far, but you can never be too sure or too prepared! Check www.fallsfestival.com before leaving for the Read More

    SLAM Goes National!

    December 1st, 2011
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     National SLAM Day February 23rd 2012

    On 23rd February 2010, the SLAM rally saw 20,000 people march through Melbourne to the tune of AC/DC’s definitive ‘Long Way to the Top’, in protest against the Victorian Government’s misguided policy link between live music and violence.  Out on the streets of our city, we showed our support and love for … Read More

    An Eclectic Mix Joins the Already Abundant Falls Festival Line-up

    October 11th, 2011
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    The latest in Falls Festival news sees tunes coming from near and far.  From electro to Bollywood, to rock n’ roll and jump blues no stone has been left unturned. The Lorne event has sold-out; tickets are currently available to Marion Bay, Tasmania Dec 29-Jan 1.

    Just added to this year’s line-up are:

    Californians Grouplove (USA) are coming back to … Read More

    The Falls Music & Arts Festival announces a full flavoured double scoop

    July 27th, 2011
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    The Falls Music & Arts Festival has cut loose with a double line-up announcement of yet more exciting artists migrating to Lorne and Marion Bay this summer.

     

    Dealing a timeless mix of old soul and classic R&B is Aloe Blacc. His track “I Need A Dollar” is a modern classic. Outrageously popular in the UK and across Europe, Aloe’s … Read More

    The Falls Music & Arts Festival 2011 Announcement Part 2 of Many…

    July 12th, 2011
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    If our last announcement left you planning your summer soundtrack, get ready to add some more lively tunes to that mixtape.

    Toronto bred, electronic duo Crystal Castles are coming back to Australia for their debut performance at The Falls Music & Arts Festival with a massive new show. Since forming in 2004 producer Ethan Kath and lyricist and vocalist Alice … Read More

    The Falls Music & Arts Festival 2011 Announcement

    June 29th, 2011

    Well amigos let us begin, just a taste of this year’s line-up, enough to start you dreaming of long hot summer days and those magic summer nights at The Falls Music & Arts Festival ……

    Drum roll please……….there is no better way to kick off a line up announcement than with Arctic Monkeys! These darlings of the British indie scene … Read More

    Coaster 2011 Line Up Announcement

    June 21st, 2011
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    Some people give linen and silk on their fourth anniversary, others give fruit and flowers, here at Coaster we are presenting you with a gift basket full of the best local talent, picked fresh from musical trees around the country. We are taking a leaf out of the sustainable movement handbook and shopping locally.

    In 2011 Coaster is cooking up … Read More

    Sunset Sounds Is Almost Here!

    January 18th, 2011
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    Another fabulous instalment of Sunset Sounds is about to get underway beneath the canopies of Brisbane’s Botanic Gardens, right in the heart of the city. Don’t miss this wonderful festival, taking place this Wednesday and Thursday, the 5th and 6th of January.

    Having warmed up at Falls, a stellar selection of the line-up is headed for Sunset Sounds, … Read More

    LIVE An Intimate Video Study Of The Art Of Performing

    December 1st, 2010
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    Live is an innovative and captivating video installation that features more than 20 of the world’s leading musicians captured performing live on film.

    This visually stunning installation is presented with each artist performing a song of their choice, shot in exactly the same fashion, projected side by side. Visitors to this intimate video study can choose which artist to listen … Read More

    Falls Music & Arts Festival 2010 Arts Announcement

    November 8th, 2010
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    Roll up! Roll up! Come one, come all. Witness the fantastical treasures within The Falls Arts Village, returning to Lorne and Marion Bay in 2010. Prepare to have your eyes widened and your jaws dropped as you’re treated to the talents of this impressive and eclectic range of ladies and gents who have travelled from near and far to bring … Read More

    The Sunset Sounds Foster Band Initiative

    October 28th, 2010
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    Sunset Sounds along with Rave Magazine, The Courier Mail, Scene Magazine, The Sunday Mail, Fourthousand, Groove Magazine, Bats Magazine, Biscuit Magazine, Brisbane Times and Life Music Media present…….. The Sunset Sounds Foster Band Initiative

    It’s no secret that Brisbane is a breeding ground for some of our country’s most exciting musical talent. No one is better positioned to comment on … Read More

    Design For Humanity

    October 28th, 2010
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    Billabong’s 2nd annual Design For Humanity (www.designforhumanity.com) benefit, a celebration of fashion, art and music, will be held on Wednesday 24th November 2010. Heading to a new location set in the heart of Sydney at Oxford Art Factory, all ticket proceeds will benefit UNICEF’S PAKISTAN FLOOD CHILDREN’S APPEAL.

    This massive fashion-music-art block party will feature headliner The … Read More

    Grand Theatre Overnight Acts Announced for The Falls Music & Arts Festival Lorne.

    October 19th, 2010
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    Discs will be a spinnin’ and groove thangs will be a shakin’ from late in the evening toward the break of dawn when these talented individuals take to the Grand Theatre stage in Lorne at The Falls Music and Arts Festival.

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    What do Swedish House Mafia, Tiesto, Guetta, Cox, Kaskade, Oakenfold & Morillo have in common? They … Read More

    The Falls Music and Arts Festival $16,000 Fund

    October 19th, 2010
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    Fifteen fabulous community projects have been submitted to The Falls Music & Arts Festival community fund which provides $16,000 annually to sponsor local projects within the Lorne community. Funds are awarded entirely by a community vote, running until October 17th.

    Fund co-ordinator, Naomi Daly is thrilled with the quantity and quality of projects submitted. “We have had such a fantastic … Read More

    Fall Festival 2010 Comedy Line Up Announcement

    September 6th, 2010
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    Falls Music & Arts Festival 2010 Comedy Performance Announcement General Public Tickets On Sale 9am September 9th

    The Falls Music and Arts Festival is wrapt to announce the assemblage of lads who will be bringing their sledgehammer wit, suave charm and cutting edge humour to the farms at Lorne and Marion Bay in 2010. Get ready to sew your … Read More

    The Bohemian Masquerade Ball 2010

    August 18th, 2010
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    The Bohemian Masquerade Ball is the flamboyant vanguard for a whole sub-culture of junkyard hero’s, gentleman punks, flaneur’s and neo-vaudeville performers.

    A boutique festival, running for over 3 years, recognised as a grand carnival of underground culture. It plays host to a boiling-pot of independent music, extreme circus and performative installations. Sideshow, burlesque, cabaret acts and rovers are thread between … Read More

    Dance Stage, Rides and More Acts Added to Coaster 2010

    August 17th, 2010
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    We promised a party to celebrate turning three, and what would a party be without dancing and dodgem cars?

    Coaster 2010 is excited to welcome Tomorrowland to the festival field for the first time. A brand spankin’ new stage dedicated to those who love to dance! A space where you can shake your booty or wander down sideshow alley, where … Read More

    Falls Music & Arts Festival 2010 Line Up Announcement

    August 17th, 2010
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    The Falls Music and Arts Festival jukebox is bursting with goodness, spinning inside, raring to be unleashed. Lean over and flick through because this sound machine is filled to the brim with talent from near and far that will make your skin tingle and your mind blow. Celebrating a magnificent 18 years in Lorne and 8 years in Marion Bay, … Read More

    Sunset Sounds 2011 Line Up Announcement

    August 17th, 2010
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    Sunset Sounds’ smooth grooves and fine rockin’ tunes are warming up for this hot summer festival – back for the third year in 2011 after sell out shows the past two years running. Set under the lush green canopies of Brisbane’s magnificent City and Botanic Gardens, this gathering of superfine artists from near and far will be sure to put … Read More

    Coaster returns in 2010, Featuring Cypress Hill and many more mind altering acts.

    July 15th, 2010
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    Coaster returns in 2010, Featuring Cypress Hill and many more mind altering acts.On Sale Wednesday June 30 2010

    Some kids get a clown, others get a pony, and some even get a jumping castle in the backyard…here at Coaster, we thought we might shake things up a little, spice things up if you will. After much deliberation, we just felt … Read More

    Ben Sherman Big British Sound 2010 Sydney & Melbourne

    May 5th, 2010
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    In 2010 Ben Sherman return to present their annual live music love-in; the Ben Sherman Big British Sound. Following the huge success of the Big British Sound’s debut in Sydney last year, Ben Sherman have decided to take the show on the road, and will host the Big British Sound in Melbourne, as well as Sydney, for the first time … Read More

    The Polyphonic Spree Leads the SoCo Carnivale Parade

    December 20th, 2009
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    Southern Comfort presents a unique homage to its birthplace, New Orleans, with a fancy dress party inspired by the spirit of New Orleans Carnivale. So summon your creative juices this summer, start making your outfits and get ready for SoCo Carnivale!

    SoCo Carnivale is a confetti-drenched, royal encounter of bee-bop, honky tonk and Cajun thunder that blows like a 50 … Read More

    Falls Festival Add Fourth Day For Funk ‘n’ Soul Review On Dec 28th

    November 30th, 2009
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    Due to popular demand, that saw a mass go-go dance-off at the 2008 event in Tasmania, the exclusive hip-happening bayside hustle, The Falls Funk’n’Soul Revue makes a stand in Lorne on December 28!  This exclusive, pre-festival par-tay will see an afternoon and evening of the finest funk, soul, bossa-nova & boogaloo, featuring;

    From the stages of James Brown, soul-sister#1 Marva … Read More

    More Music for the SOLD OUT Falls Music & Arts Festival Lorne, VIC

    November 30th, 2009
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    The festival may have sold out of tickets back in September, but there’s a bevy of new and vintage treasures to rummage through, adding to the delights of The Falls Music & Arts Festival experience in Lorne, featuring;

    Hip-hop ‘n’ scratch from Spankrock DJ’s fame, Devlin & Darko rockin’ it as  Fully Fitted (USA);

    A swamp-filled  bluesy swagger featuring new … Read More

    The Phenomenal Handclap Band Join Sunset Sounds 2010

    October 8th, 2009
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    Sunset Sounds just got a whole lot hotter.

    Perhaps you’ve stumbled across these cats and kittens from hearing their track ‘15 to 20’ on the Bonds ad (you know, the one with the girls on roller skates in their underwear), but The Phenomenal Handclap Band (USA) are an eclectic aggregation of musicians and artists from Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn (featuring … Read More

    Second Line Up Announcement For Sunset Sounds 2010

    September 28th, 2009
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    Susnet Sounds returns to announce a picnic basket-full of guests to join the soiree-starters of Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grizzly Bear, Moby, Hilltop Hoods, King Khan & The Shrines, and loads more over January 6 and 7. Welcoming them to the lush paradise-like realm of the stunning Brisbane Botanical and City Gardens comes;

    Dance-inducing, pop-culture fanatics DATAROCK (Norway)

    Synth drenched icy-pop … Read More

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