Author: Renee Woollams

Aussies Abroad: The Griswolds announce massive American tour through February & March

The Griswolds have been making the United States their home for a little while now so it’s no real surprise to learn that the Sydney natives are set to return Stateside for a huge run of shows in support of their recently released sophomore album, High Times For Low Lives. The ‘Low Lives Tour’ will…

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NYCxDESIGN returns to New York City this May for their fourth annual celebration of design

NYC & Company along with New York City officials have announced the annual NYCxDESIGN the citywide celebration of design, will be held from May 3 – 17 2016. Hosted at venues throughout New York City NYCxDESIGN focuses on commerce, culture, education and entertainment with events encompassing exhibitions, installations, trade shows, talks, launches and open studios….

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Saskwatch announce 30-date national tour and new single and video for ‘Everyone’s Giving Up’

Releasing their third studio album earlier this year, Melbourne outfit Saskwatch are hitting the road on a massive 30-date tour of Australia. Supported by Brisbane’s Cub Sport, the band will hit all the nation’s capital cities as well playing an extensive run of regional venues. Catch the band to hear a heap of new songs off…

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Astral People’s Summer Dance returns to the National Art School in 2016; lineup and dates revealed

Astral People’s Summer Dance is back for another series of outdoor electronic parties in the heart of Sydney. Set on the grounds of the Darlinghurst’s National Art School, four outdoor sessions will play out from January through to March next year with an eclectic mix of artists from around the world. The dates and lineups…

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AU Live Music Awards Announced in Sydney, Gang of Youths, Meg Mac Amongst Winners

The second annual AU Live Music Awards was held in Sydney tonight at the Oxford Art Factory, celebrating yet another year of amazing live Australian music. Winners included Meg Mac for Live Voice of the Year, Gang of Youths for Live Act of the Year, Ecca Vandal with the Heatseeker Award and Johann Ponniah with…

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Music Video of the Day: Violent Soho “Like Soda” (2015)

Violent Soho have released a short film for their single “Like Soda”! Directed by Dan Graetz the short film features cameos by Macka from Cosmic Psychos. “Like Soda” is the first single of the forthcoming album which is due to be released in early 2016. You can catch the band play at the St Jerome’s…

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Melbourne is getting the world premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition

In a major move for Museum Victoria, the world premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition will be taking a place at the Melbourne institution in March 2016, running until October before touring the world. The news was announced this past weekend by Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren who detailed the new immersive…

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2015 Telstra Road to Discovery winners announced

Aspiring songwriters, Liv Cartledge from St Kilda, VIC and Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt aka Merpire from Redfern, NSW have been announced as this year’s Telstra Road to Discovery winners. Judged by some of Australia’s leading music experts including alt-pop maestro and 2014 ARIA nominee, Andy Bull, Sony/ATV & Affinity Music Group, Adam ‘Weez’ Booth and Mushroom Music’s…

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An impressive Australian contingent to join the likes of The Weeknd, Lenny Kravitz and Ellie Goulding at the Hangout Music Fest in the USA

US based Hangout Music Festival has announced its 2016 lineup earlier than ever before, with The Weeknd and Calvin Harris joining Florence + the Machine revealed as headliners of a long list of musical acts, with a slew of Australian talents coming along for the ride. Australia will be well represented with Aussie acts Flume, Courtney Barnett, The Griswolds, Alison Wonderland…

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