Archive for December, 2010

X-PRESSIONS

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

X-PRESSIONS

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Fringe World. After revealing plans to relaunch a fringe festival in WA earlier in the year, Artrage has now sealed the deal with what’s destined to become the fixture of the Perth summer – a Spiegeltent.

OLD KING COLE

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

OLD KING COLE

The folks at the Perth International Arts Festival sure know how to put on an incredible season of performance.

INTERCONTINENTAL LOVE SONG

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

INTERCONTINENTAL LOVE SONG

It may have a taken a couple of decades, but influential US rockers Stone Temple Pilots are finally coming to Australia! After releasing a series of classic alternative albums in the ‘90s, the Scott Weiland-led quartet reunited in 2008 and released their sixth album earlier this year.

TRICKY IN TOWN

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

TRICKY IN TOWN

Trip hop electronica forerunner Tricky is returning to Australia for run of blinding shows; the first Australian shows he’ll be playing since he packed out venues in August 2008.

WILD WEST

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

WILD WEST

In 2011 the Wild West Comedy Festival will return, boasting more comics and shows than you could poke a microphone stand at, including Tim Ferguson and Dave O’Neil – and presented by X-Press.

MY BELLE

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

 

MY BELLE

Belle & Sebastian fans rejoice because the band that brought us delightful ditties such as Dear Catastrophe Waitress and I Want The World To Stop are bidding the cold Scottish winter adieu in favour of the Australian summer – hoorah! Due to popular demand, the Belle & Sebastian crew will take to the stage at the beautiful Astor Theatre on Friday, March 18, for a show that promises to be nothing short of amazing.

WAY DOWN UNDER

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

WAY DOWN UNDER

Known as the Queen of Punk Cabaret, Amanda Palmer has just released Amanda Palmer Goes Down Under, and to celebrate she’ll be touring our beloved country.

GREEN MACHINE

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

GREEN MACHINE

Though you probably know him best as the frontman of hardcore Canadian act Alexisonfire, Dallas Green is also a talented solo artist, which he’ll prove to audiences when he ventures to the great land down under in April for his City And Colour tour. Promising beautiful melodies woven together with heartfelt lyrics, Green will kick off his tour in Sydney, slowly making his way around the country until he hits the Astor Theatre on Monday, April 11. Tickets for this 18+ show are on sale now from BOCS.

SUPA DOOPER

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

SUPA DOOPER

The legendary hip hop master Snoop Dogg is returning to Australia for the biggest and best urban/pop event in the country; Supafest.

BARKING UP THE RIGHT TREE

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

BARKING UP THE RIGHT TREE

Singer songwriter Nick Barker has taken a break from the spotlight in recent years, but in 2011 he’ll hit the road once more with a swag of fresh tunes and a brand spanking new band in tow.