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CASE OF THE HIVES

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

CASE OF THE HIVES

Don’t be too sad about missing out on Splendour In The Grass tickets – some of the top acts from the festival will be making their way to WA for the second On The Bright Side festival. Last year’s festival, featuring the Strokes and Mumford And Sons, was a huge success and this year’s edition is set to be even bigger. The 2011 festival features Pulp, The Hives, Modest Mouse, Tame Impala, The Kills, The Grates, Foster the People, James Blake, Warpaint, and Tim and Jean. Tickets are $99 and go on sale Friday, June 3, with the festival happening on Saturday, July 23 at Esplanade Park. Don’t miss out!

 

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MIND GAMES

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

 

MIND GAMES

Gomez love Australia – they’ve been touring here for over 10 years and they’re set to do it again this June, in support of their new (and seventh) album Whatever’s On Your Mind. Famous for such tunes as How We Operate, Girlshapedlovedrug and Whippin’ Piccadilly, the UK five-piece have gained a huge following for their experimental indie-rock tunes. You can pick up a copy of Whatever’s On Your Mind from Friday, June 17, before you catch the boys in action at the Astor Theatre on Sunday, August 7. Tickets are on sale now for $55 through BOCS.

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LUCY PEACH EP LAUNCH

Friday, May 20th, 2011

LUCY PEACH EP LAUNCH

Lucy Peach, who is the brainchild of Lucy Farley, is happy to announce her EP launch at The Bird on June 5th. Entry is $10 or $15 with a copy of the EP. Helping her craft this EP was Malcolm Clark and Yo-Yo studios. Supporting her will be the Wisher’s and Minky G. The Bird is at 181 William St Northbridge. Tunes begin at 6pm until 10pm.

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NEW NIGHTMARE

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

 

NEW NIGHTMARE

Though the last few years have been incredibly difficult for Californian five piece Avenged Sevenfold, with the passing of their drummer Jimmy ‘The Rev’ Sullivan, the lads are ready to get back up on the horse with an Australian tour this July and August. Fresh from releasing their fifth studio album Nightmare, Avenged Sevenfold will head to Perth on Saturday, August 6, for a wild concert at Challenge Stadium. It’s been three years since they were last in town so chances are tickets will sell out in no-time, to avoid disappointment hit up Ticketmaster today.

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MENTALLY YOURS

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

 

MENTALLY YOURS

Who hasn’t sung along to The Nips Are Getting Bigger or If You Leave Me Can I Come Too? Mental As Anything are legends on the Australian music scene and the soundtrack to many a pub and party sing-a-long. Dubbed Australia’s greatest garage band, the boys are celebrating more than thirty years of touring and recording with the Essential As Anything tour. They’ll be playing at The Charles Hotel on Friday, June 17, and at The New Boulevard Tavern in Joondalup on Saturday, June 18. Tickets available from BOCS.

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I WANT YOUR KISS

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

 

I WANT YOUR KISS

Former Bluebottle Kiss frontman Jamie Hutching is packing his bags and heading to the wild west to launch his brand spanking new solo outing Avalon Cassettes. Catch Hutching when he takes to the stage, guitar in hand, at The Bird on Thursday, May 26, to share tracks from his latest recording.

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OWL EYES ON PERTH

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

 

OWL EYES ON PERTH

There will be no hibernation for Melbourne songstress Owl Eyes over the coming months. Following the release of her debut EP Faces, this kid has gone on to sell out gigs in Melbourne and Sydney. Most of you would know her from the hugely popular It Can Wait by Melbourne’s Illy which she features on.

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FEELING QUEASY?

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

 

FEELING QUEASY?

One of the most innovative Australian bands of the last 15 years, Brisvegas heroes Regurgitator have plotted their Annual Sail tour for the year. With New Zealand’s electroparty magnet Disasteradio in support, Quan, Ben and Peter take to The Prince Of Wales on Thursday, September 1; Albany’s Studio 146 on Friday, September 2; Amplifier on Saturday, September 3; and The Newport on Sunday, September 4. The Perth and Freo shows will also see Boys Boys Boys! hit the stage. All tickets can be purchased from oztix.com.au.

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JOHNNY ARTY

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

 

JOHNNY ARTY

The Great Deckchair Auction is back again and guess what that means? Some awesome visual art by some of WA’s most talented artists is up for snaps. This year, Freo’s favourite John Butler will paint a deckchair to be auctioned specifically for the event. Aboriginal artist Jimmy Pike’s Seven Sisters will also be available for viewing.

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HER HINES-NESS

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

 

HER HINES-NESS

Marcia Hines has had quite a remarkable life. She’s been called Australia’s ‘First Lady Of Song’, she was the first black woman to play Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar and she managed to judge Australian Idol without strangling any of her co-judges. She’s also been inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame, and now she’s touring the nation with her new album Life. Hines is heading to Perth for one show only at The Astor Theatre on Sunday, June 12. Tickets available from BOCS.

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