Midnight Youth announce headline shows in VIC and NSW to celebrate the release of debut album The Brave Dont Run Their debut release could be compared with the likes of British India, Gyroscope or Birds of Tokyo. But, in some ways, Midnight Youth should be perceived in a much more favourable light than those artists. The AU Review Fresh from their national tour with Birds or Tokyo Midnight Youth are hitting Victoria and New South Wales with a run of headlining shows to celebrate the Australian release of their debut album The Brave Dont Run presented by ... Read More >>>

Oh boy! This is the 4th week of Softbelly Comedy; the newest, jumpingest comedy night in town! Our first 3 weeks have been full of awesome, with Charlie Pickering, Corinne Grant and Greg Fleet, and here comes some more! This Thursday, we've got the winner of this year's Melbourne International Comedy Festival's best show award, SAMMY J! And just before he jets off to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! From Melbourne to Edinburgh, Sammy J has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting and inventive comedians on the international comedy scene. He's a Melbourne Comedy Festival ... Read More >>>

Riding high on the success of the singles Ambling Alp and O.N.E. from their outstanding new album, Odd Blood , Brooklyns Yeasayer make a much anticipated return to Australia this July for shows in Sydney and Melbourne. With their musical domain now spanning twisted ambient rhythms blended with powerful and ambitious electronics and hook laden playful pop, Yeasayer are a band who never deprive the listener of delicious ear candy whilst also never sacrificing depth or content. Dont miss Yeasayer when they perform live in Australia this July. ... Read More >>>

Burlesque Bar is Fitzroy's best kept naughty little secret! Hidden amongst the hustle and bustle of Johnston st, this decadent little world of wickedness and women boasts live Burlesque shows every Friday night, as well as live music throughout the week and on weekends. Join Femme C Madame Natalia and her bevy of Burlesque Beauties as the dazzle, entrance and entice. Come share a drink with the dames and devils of the bar and let them open your eyes to a brand new world of entertainment! Boasting luxurious lounges and velvet seating, dimly lit chandeliers and ... Read More >>>

The Frontier Touring Company and Secret Sounds are proud to present the return of the seminal quartet for two special shows this July. The influential foursome, set the music world on fire with their 2001 debut album Is This It (which topped the NME 100 Greatest Albums of the Decade late last year) and have consistently produced killer tunes (including Last Nite, Hard To Explain, The Modern Age, Reptilia, Juicebox, Take it or Leave It and New York City Cops), which have become modern classics. The fab five - Nick Valensi on lead guitar, Julian Casablancas ... Read More >>>

It is with great pleasure that The Frontier Touring Company announce a series of headline performances by Richard Ashcroft, former front man of The Verve. He will be accompanied by his new band, The United Nations of Sound. Ashcroft previously released three critically acclaimed solo albums and is currently promoting his new single from The United Nations of Sounds upcoming release, out in July/August this year. The first track made available from the album, titled Are You Ready, is as eager and motivational as the name suggests and was produced by NoID, best known for his work ... Read More >>>

"Each person who was present felt it, in their soul and in their heart that metal lives." - antiMusic.com Brace yourself because metals baddest group of outlaws, Vinnie Paul (Pantera, Damageplan), Chad Gray (Mudvayne), Greg Tribbett (Mudvayne), Bob Zilla (Damageplan) and Tom Maxwell (Nothingface) are on the verge of releasing Stampede, the follow up to their 2007 self-titled debut. Chad Gray says of the album I couldn't wait to write this record. I cant wait for our fans to hear it and I definitely can't wait to hit the fucking stage and play it! Stampede represents ... Read More >>>

With two critically acclaimed albums, a fistful of EPs and a whole lot of passport stamps behind them, The Boat People are a band that have a come a long way since they started playing together as high school friends in a little town two hours outside of Brisbane, Australia. With the release of their third album, Dear Darkly, the band have cast aside all the rules to deliver their most diverse work to date. They've played The Great Escape UK, CMJ Music Marathon NYC, toured the UK twice and the US three times including shows ... Read More >>>

Entertainer David Campbell has returned to his first love Broadway as he is set release a new album of Broadway classics. The album, On Broadway will be in stores from April 2. On Broadway sees Campbell interpreting a host of beloved music theatre songs on record for the first time. The album combines songs from hit shows in which he has starred such as Bring Him Home (Les Miserables), Being Alive (Company), Luck Be A Lady (Guys and Dolls), and Youll Never Walk Alone (Carousel) with songs from other hit musicals such as Oh ... Read More >>>

The end of the week sizzles with Burlesque Bar's Saturday Evening Extravaganza! Settle down at 10pm for a drink and a laugh as Madame Natalia and her bevy of Burlesque Bar Beauties (Scarlett, Miss Nic, Lady Chocolat, Goldiloks, Honey B Goode and Poppy Cherry) take you on a ride of wickedness and women with 'Cirque de Femmes'- featuring live burlesque performances, themed nights and a heady cocktail of cabaret and comedy! Boasting luxurious lounges and velvet seating, dimly lit chandeliers and a decadent atmosphere, Burlesque Bar is the ideal venue for a relaxing or romantic night ... Read More >>>

Sunday afternoons hot up with UNCLE BILL...guaranteed to send you groovin' into the working week. Come share a drink with the dames and devils of the bar and let them open your eyes to a brand new world of entertainment! Boasting luxurious lounges and velvet seating, dimly lit chandeliers and a decadent atmosphere, Burlesque Bar is the ideal venue for a relaxing or romantic night out with friends or loved ones. We also cater for personal and corporate functions, which can include private burlesque shows for you and your guests, as well as finger foods and ... Read More >>>

Sunday evenings the candles are dimmed, the curtains are drawn and the controversy begins. Join Master of Ceremonies Anton De Lorde, Mistresses Forma, Veritas and Atrocitas, and hellish Harlequin Guignol as they drag you kicking and screaming into the twisted psyche of man. Not for the squeamish or faint of heart...this is Burlesque at it's most extreme, brought to you in the midnight hour exclusively by Burlesque Bar. **Note: Atrocity contains elements of violence, sexual violence, gore, nudity, horror, simulated sex, coarse language and themes and imagery that may offend. Strictly over 18 event.** Boasting luxurious lounges and ... Read More >>>

JAMES MORRISON-"THE VOICE" FREE PERFORMANCE HARDIMANS CAFE BAR RESTAURANT OPEN MIC NIGHT MONDAY 2ND AUGUST 2010 8:00 pm till 8:30 pm Come down and listen to James Morrison "The Voice" sing classic rock/pop covers from the 60's,70's,80's and 90's! James has been performing for many years and delivers a memorable and formidable rendition to any song! Enjoy a meal or have a relaxing drink at the bar... or come down and say hello... All welcome! This performance is free and is an open mic night run by Hardimans Cafe Bar Restaurant. ... Read More >>>

Frightened Rabbit Announce Sideshows "Highly sincere but never overly earnest set of lovelorn rock that could lift weight off even the most broken-hearted shoulders... This band is great, and rising." PITCHFORK Having won over audiences with their exceptional energetic live shows earlier this year at Laneway Festival, Frightened Rabbit return to play Splendour In The Grass and headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne. Scotland's Frightened Rabbit new album, The Winter Of Mixed Drinks. Produced by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Spoon), follows the slow-burn classic, The Midnight Organ Fight, which emerged as a critical favourite in 2008 and ... Read More >>>

THE DRUMS ANNOUNCE SPLENDOUR SIDESHOWS "Brilliance creates its own climate: expect the world to be banging to the beat of The Drums before the year's out." NME Dubbed 'New York's official coolest new band' by NME, The Drums have heralded a return to the simplicity of the mind-invading catchiness unique to good, solid, guitar-pop songs. "We love the 1950s," they say, "it was the beginning of basic pop music. They did it from scratch and pulled these amazing, timeless melodies out of thin air." And The Drums', with their New Order-style trebly, melodic bass, Ventures-esque guitar songs ... Read More >>>

"Welch launches into her back catalogue with the crowd cheering uncontrollably at almost every turn... Clearly she's the festival favourite. - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD "Stylishly staged, and performed with imagination and charisma... Florence has everything you could want from a budding star." - TELEGRAPH.CO.UK There's no two ways about it; Australia has fallen hard for Florence the Machine. Since her debut tour as this year's St Jerome's Laneway Festival headline act, the passion with which local fans have flocked to be a part of the Florence the Machine experience, has been electric. Never ... Read More >>>

The Frontier Touring Company is thrilled to announce popular hip hop artist k-os will be returning to Australia to perform exclusive headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney this August alongside his Splendour in the Grass appearance. I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman recently smashed the airwaves across the country. The track, featuring Nelly Furtado and a sample of Phantom Planets Califonia has been added to Triple J and Nova on high rotation, and has put him on the publics radar across the globe. k-os (also known as Kheaven Brereton) has enjoyed much acclaim from his fourth studio ... Read More >>>

The Frontier Touring Company are thrilled to announce international indie-pop heroes Miike Snow will be performing headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney this August. The band has been widely acclaimed for their songwriting finesse which comes as no surprise due to the musical experience of all three members. Two of them, Swedish duo Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg, have previously written and produced under the handle of Bloodshy and Avant, cranking out hits for artists such as Kylie Minogue, Madonna and Britney Spears for whom they wrote and produced smash hit Toxic and won a ... Read More >>>

Shimmy Shake Following its success in Londons West End co-producers of the Australian Burlesque Festival Dolores Daiquiri and Sapphira present Shimmy Shake! Bringing you Melbournes Burlesque elite this monthly event features sassy chorus line showgirls and opulent classic tease performed to a decadent New Orleans Jazz Band which is showcased with an emphasis on glamour and sophistication. Indulge your senses with our resident artists and special guests whose desire is to leave you gasping for more. ... Read More >>>

Burlesque Bar is Fitzroy's best kept naughty little secret! Hidden amongst the hustle and bustle of Johnston st, this decadent little world of wickedness and women boasts live Burlesque shows every Friday night, as well as live music throughout the week and on weekends. Join Femme C Madame Natalia and her bevy of Burlesque Beauties as the dazzle, entrance and entice. Come share a drink with the dames and devils of the bar and let them open your eyes to a brand new world of entertainment! Boasting luxurious lounges and velvet seating, dimly lit chandeliers and ... Read More >>>

TO SET SAIL FOR AUSTRALIA FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME In a major coup for Victoria, Frontier Events, Premier Exhibitions, Inc., Museum Victoria, with the support of the Victorian Government, are pleased to announce the exclusive presentation of Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition at Melbourne Museum from 14 May to 17 October 2010. This is a true blockbuster exhibition which has been an outstanding success across the world, and we are delighted to be partnering with Michael Gudinski, Museum Victoria and Premier Exhibitions USA to bring Titanic exclusively to Melbourne, Sir Rod Eddington, Chairman of Victorian Major Events ... Read More >>>

Metalheads Australia wide will be banging their heads with glee to hear that yes, the rumours are true, the mighty Testament will return to our shores this August. Testament have reigned as one of the worlds premier thrash bands for 25 years, since the birth of Bay Area thrash, always staying true to their roots, yet winning over new fans with each of their nine chart busting studio albums. However to truly experience the skull crushing phenomenon that is Testament, you have to experience their live show as their five live albums and legion of fans ... Read More >>>

The Melbeats (www.melbeats.com.au) are Melbournes own outstanding Beatles cover band. These are 4 young Beatles freaks who have 11 Guitars, Ludwig Drums, Vox Amps as well as 4 costume changes (including wigs!) They look and sound like the Fab 4. When the Beatles played in Melbourne in 1964 they were on stage for just over 30 minutes. Come and hear over 3 hours of all the Beatles songs you know and love. The Melbeats get people of all ages singing and dancing all night. ... Read More >>>

The end of the week sizzles with Burlesque Bar's Saturday Evening Extravaganza! Settle down at 10pm for a drink and a laugh as Madame Natalia and her bevy of Burlesque Bar Beauties (Scarlett, Miss Nic, Lady Chocolat, Goldiloks, Honey B Goode and Poppy Cherry) take you on a ride of wickedness and women with 'Cirque de Femmes'- featuring live burlesque performances, themed nights and a heady cocktail of cabaret and comedy! Boasting luxurious lounges and velvet seating, dimly lit chandeliers and a decadent atmosphere, Burlesque Bar is the ideal venue for a relaxing or romantic night ... Read More >>>

Sunday afternoons hot up with UNCLE BILL...guaranteed to send you groovin' into the working week. Come share a drink with the dames and devils of the bar and let them open your eyes to a brand new world of entertainment! Boasting luxurious lounges and velvet seating, dimly lit chandeliers and a decadent atmosphere, Burlesque Bar is the ideal venue for a relaxing or romantic night out with friends or loved ones. We also cater for personal and corporate functions, which can include private burlesque shows for you and your guests, as well as finger foods and ... Read More >>>

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Sunday evenings the candles are dimmed, the curtains are drawn and the controversy begins. Join Master of Ceremonies Anton De Lorde, Mistresses Forma, Veritas and Atrocitas, and hellish Harlequin Guignol as they drag you kicking and screaming into the twisted psyche of man. Not for the squeamish or faint of heart...this is Burlesque at it's most extreme, brought to you in the midnight hour exclusively by Burlesque Bar. **Note: Atrocity contains elements of violence, sexual violence, gore, nudity, horror, simulated sex, coarse language and themes and imagery that may offend. Strictly over 18 event.** Boasting luxurious lounges and ... Read More >>>

Since emerging with Guns N Roses, SLASH has been one of the worlds most sought after guitarists. Michael Jackson, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Quentin Tarantino and so many other fellow icons have sought his services in order to make the good sound great. Critics and fans alike still debate the greatest rock riff of all time with Sweet Child O Mine consistently taking top honors. Time Magazine placed SLASH second only to Jimi Hendrix amongst the greatest guitarists of all time. It therefore came as little surprise that when SLASH put out the word about recording ... Read More >>>

For the first time ever in the Southern Hemisphere, Niche Productions, Peace Music and TrentSlingshot are proud to present the eminent A Tribe Called Quest, featuring all the original members, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, People's Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm with a select number of shows worldwide, including Sydney on August 11 and Melbourne on August 12. Without question the most intelligent and artistic hip-hop group during the 1990s, A Tribe Called Quest jump-started and perfected the hip-hop alternative to hardcore and gangsta rap. In essence, they abandoned the macho ... Read More >>>

Following on from her hugely successful debut album, One of The Boys, which spawned such chart topping singles as I Kissed a Girl, Hot N Cold and Waking Up In Vegas, Katy Perry will be in town to preview her new offering, Teenage Dream, set for release on 27 August. California Gurls, the first single off the new album is all over the Aussie airwaves, so its a sure sign that fans will not be disappointed! Katy Perry burst on to the Australian radar in 2008, with the lyrical declaration I kissed a girl and I ... Read More >>>

Honk! Jr. is a contemporary retelling of Hans Christian Andersens classic story, The Ugly Duckling. It is a fun-filled adventure that follows the story of an odd looking baby duck, Ugly, and his quest to find his mother. The musical is set in the English countryside. It features a duckling who discovers his inner beauty when he becomes a swan, his tearful mother Ida, a drake who "ducks" his fatherly responsibilities, a gaggle of comical geese, a sly, French tomcat who wants to befriend Ugly so he can eat him, a wisecracking bullfrog, ... Read More >>>

Melbourne Punk Pioneers - Over-reactor - Album Launch @ Ding Dong Lounge August 13 supported by Piggy and Chaos Radio Debut Album Lose Your Delusion out August 9 - Get it for FREE!!! Drawing their musical and business influences from the hard-core and punk movements of the late seventies and early eighties, Melbourne's OVER-REACTOR are setting their own agenda, and reshaping the look and feel of live music as they go. Ezekiel Ox (ex Mammal, Full Scale Revolution) and Cory Blight (ex Dukes of Windsor, The Director's Cult) might have only been collaborating for six months, but ... Read More >>>

Burlesque Bar is Fitzroy's best kept naughty little secret! Hidden amongst the hustle and bustle of Johnston st, this decadent little world of wickedness and women boasts live Burlesque shows every Friday night, as well as live music throughout the week and on weekends. Join Femme C Madame Natalia and her bevy of Burlesque Beauties as the dazzle, entrance and entice. Come share a drink with the dames and devils of the bar and let them open your eyes to a brand new world of entertainment! Boasting luxurious lounges and velvet seating, dimly lit chandeliers and ... Read More >>>

In August this year, the boys in black will perform two iconic albums from their amazing catalogue; KILLJOY and THE GENERAL ELECTRIC. Both albums will be performed track-for-track over two iconic shows in Melbourne and Sydney ONLY as a special treat for fans. In 1996 with their release of their sophomore album KILLJOY, SHIHAD burst onto the mainstream music scene. Receiving praise from the likes of Metallica and Iggy Pop for the record, Killjoy was the bands first album to receive a Gold certification. SHIHAD went on to tour relentlessly following the release; proving their magnitude ... Read More >>>

One of Australias most heralded live acts return for their first shows since their record-breaking touring expedition a year ago which saw them run riot with over 20,000 fans across the country. Bliss N Esos infamous live shows built the foundation of their massive following and have propelled them to their current status as one of Australias biggest acts. Since the release of their ARIA Award winning album, Flying Colours, the skyrocketing Sydney-siders have graced some of Australias biggest festivals (Homebake, Pyramid Rock, Splendour in the Grass), and became the sole hip-hop act billed on the ... Read More >>>

The end of the week sizzles with Burlesque Bar's Saturday Evening Extravaganza! Settle down at 10pm for a drink and a laugh as Madame Natalia and her bevy of Burlesque Bar Beauties (Scarlett, Miss Nic, Lady Chocolat, Goldiloks, Honey B Goode and Poppy Cherry) take you on a ride of wickedness and women with 'Cirque de Femmes'- featuring live burlesque performances, themed nights and a heady cocktail of cabaret and comedy! Boasting luxurious lounges and velvet seating, dimly lit chandeliers and a decadent atmosphere, Burlesque Bar is the ideal venue for a relaxing or romantic night ... Read More >>>

In August this year, the boys in black will perform two iconic albums from their amazing catalogue; KILLJOY and THE GENERAL ELECTRIC. Both albums will be performed track-for-track over two iconic shows in Melbourne and Sydney ONLY as a special treat for fans. In 1996 with their release of their sophomore album KILLJOY, SHIHAD burst onto the mainstream music scene. Receiving praise from the likes of Metallica and Iggy Pop for the record, Killjoy was the bands first album to receive a Gold certification. SHIHAD went on to tour relentlessly following the release; proving their magnitude ... Read More >>>

Melbourne Saturday 14th of August @ The Noise Bar, Brunswick Clagg, El Schlong, Internal Nightmare, Berserkerfox and Wurms $10 entry, doors at 7pm, 8pm start ... Read More >>>

Sunday afternoons hot up with UNCLE BILL...guaranteed to send you groovin' into the working week. Come share a drink with the dames and devils of the bar and let them open your eyes to a brand new world of entertainment! Boasting luxurious lounges and velvet seating, dimly lit chandeliers and a decadent atmosphere, Burlesque Bar is the ideal venue for a relaxing or romantic night out with friends or loved ones. We also cater for personal and corporate functions, which can include private burlesque shows for you and your guests, as well as finger foods and ... Read More >>>

You have to rank Everett amongst John Lennon and Kurt Cobain. Thats how good he is The Sunday Times You never know what to expect at an Eels concert. One year its vocoders and synthesizers and the next its gritty garage rock. None of this is designed for the sake of versatility so much as it is answering the deep-rooted creative needs of E. E has always been fascinated with off kilter arrangements, slightly left-of-centre instrumentation and an aesthetic thats always sounded like it spent time locked in a box of medicated toys. Maybe its the simple, ... Read More >>>

Enter the imaginarium and join Emma Dean for a night of spectacular pop-cabaret madness as she performs songs old and new, featuring three of her very own "imaginary friends"! With performances and choreography by: Giema Contini, Dale Thorburn, Jamie Kendall, Lia Reutens, Walter Davis-Hart and Amanda Laing. "...Curious, funny, astute and above all, weird. She could well stake a good claim to be the new Millennium's Kate Bush with her theatrical approach to music...." Patrick McKiernan allgigs.co.uk, United Kingdom, 12 September 2009 All Ages minors must be accompanied by an adult Tix - www.thebutterflyclub.com Emma Dean is a ... Read More >>>