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A Bucketload of Splendour Sideshows Land
0 Comments. 1,183 Views. Posted 30 Apr 2012 @ 10:51am.
As you're probably painfully/ecstatically aware, tickets to this year's Splendour In The Grass were snapped up in record time. For those who missed out, there will still be plenty of shit-hot acts making their way down to ol' Melbourne town. Break out the highlighters and balance your budget, the following sideshows will be hitting town at the end of July:   Howler, Zulu Winter - The Corner... Read More
Core - April 25, 2012
0 Comments. 564 Views. Posted 26 Apr 2012 @ 6:02am.
Core- April 25 Dear Inexperienced Security Staffers Assigned to Various Venues When Bands of the Punk/Hardcore Persuasion Are Headlining, I hope this letter finds you well, and that it does not long distract you from lifting heavy things before your beaming reflection. I would like to suggest a couple points of basic etiquette that are expected from you at a show. Though a security expert I may... Read More
Q&A: Pieta Brown & The Sawdust Boys
0 Comments. 894 Views. Posted 7 Mar 2012 @ 9:06am.
Define your genre in five words or less: Prairie stomp.   So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you... what do they say? "Wow!  Pieta Brown really has her own sound!"   How long have you been gigging and writing? I've been gigging for ten years...writing in my notebook and making up songs since I can remember.... Read More
More Bluesfest Sideshows Announced
0 Comments. 1,550 Views. Posted 23 Jan 2012 @ 7:00pm.
Those of you who can't get enough of the Bluesfest sideshow action are in for a treat, with new shows, extra shows and ace supports being announced today. Embodying the reggae legacy, Ziggy Marley will be bringing his stunning bracnd of rock, reggae and R&B to The Corner on Monday April 9.   Disco diva Candi Staton will bring her high pedigree of classic tracks to The Corner on Friday... Read More
Mastodon, Machine Head and Enter Shakari Sidewaves
0 Comments. 2,059 Views. Posted 9 Dec 2011 @ 12:39pm.
After the first few of the Soundwave sideshows began to trickle in, today a triple threat is dropping into Melbourne with some of the biggest names on the momentous bill announcing their own. Mastodon, Gojira, Kvelerak - Monday February 27, BillboardMachine Head, Chimaira, Shadows Falls, Times Of Grace  - Tuesday February 28, The PalaceEnter Shikari, Let Live, You Demise -... Read More
Bluesfest 2012 Sideshows Announced
1 Comments. 2,206 Views. Posted 22 Nov 2011 @ 9:52am.
Following on from the already announced sideshow from The Pogues and My Morning Jacket, another massive batch of Byron Bay Bluesfest sideshows has just been announced. The following artists will be heading to ol' Melbourne town around their appearances at Byron Bay:   Steve Earle - Friday March 30, The Corner John Hiatt - Monday April 2, The Corner Brian Setzer's Rockabilly Riot -... Read More
OFWGKTA, Noel Gallagher And More Announce Big Day Out Sideshows
2 Comments. 3,034 Views. Posted 22 Nov 2011 @ 10:22am.
After announcing one of their biggest lineups to date for their 20th birthday, the Big Day Out has today announced a slew of sideshows that'll be rolling into town. Best get into 'em, eh? Kitty Daisy & Lewis Friday January 27, The CornerKasabian, The Vaccines - Saturday January 28, Festival Hall Battles - Saturday January 28, The Forum Best Coast - Saturday January 28,... Read More
An Avalanche Of Laneway Sideshows Announced
1 Comments. 2,865 Views. Posted 15 Nov 2011 @ 10:47am.
After announcing arguably their finest lineup to date, the good folks over at St. Jeromes Laneway Festival have announced a slew of Melbourne sideshows. So, let's not waste any time, eh? If y'all wanna' catch the following acts, you best to get to the following venues on the, uhh, following dates:   Anna Calvi - Friday February 3, The Corner HotelThe Drums, Cults - Friday February 3, The... Read More
Core
0 Comments. 2,429 Views. Posted 27 Jul 2011 @ 3:20pm.
One of my favourite bands of all time, Strung Out, released a collection of re-mastered songs last week. Titled Top Contenders it was a kind of best of (not including three new tracks), and I've gotta say that despite me loving this band with every inch of my being (especially the portion that is wildly sentimental, as I suspect this is what's fuelling the flame at the moment), releasing... Read More
Venue Change For The Hives
0 Comments. 2,739 Views. Posted 8 Jul 2011 @ 4:57pm.
Cocksure Swedes The Hives have had a change of venue and date for their upcoming Splendour In The Grass sideshow. Originally to be held at Festival Hall on Wednesday July 27, the show will now take place at The Palace on Tuesday July 26. Which means the show is now strictly 18+.   All tickets purchased for the Festival Hall show are valid for The Palace show.   For those unable to... Read More
Polyester Records
1 Comments. 3,356 Views. Posted 23 Jun 2011 @ 3:00pm.
One of our favourite record joints, Polyester Records, have announced their epic 20% off sale! from Wednesday June 22 to Tuesday June 28, it won't last long but the bargains you'll score will last foooooorever! CDs, LPs, DVDs and books at both Polyester stores are all swept up in the sale (tickets, gift vouchers and already discounted stock are unable to be reduced in price) and there are just... Read More
Open Mic Battle At The Elwood Lounge
0 Comments. 2,581 Views. Posted 3 Jun 2011 @ 4:29pm.
The Elwood Lounge will be offering musicians the chance to enter an Open Mic Battle. Heats will run every Wednesday night commencing the June 8 and running until July 13. The Semifinal will be Wednesday July 20 with the Grand Final being on Wednesday July 27. Registration is at 7.30pm sharp.   Bring all of your friends as the more votes you get, the better your chances are of winning. First... Read More
Beat's Editors' Sideshow Picks
1 Comments. 3,821 Views. Posted 19 May 2011 @ 3:42pm.
Us three editors at Beat have picked out the sideshows that we'd be going to. JAYMZ CLEMENTS, MUSIC EDITOR Jaymz wants to go to ten sideshows, many of which are on the same days. He's definitely also going to Splendour, so good luck to you and your eardrums, sir.    1. PULP: Friday July 29 – Festival Hall Why? ‘Cos it’s fucking Pulp, bitches. I wanna disco 2000 like a mofo. You can be... Read More
Ian Bagg performs The Ian Bagg Show
0 Comments. 2,108 Views. Posted 31 Mar 2011 @ 3:01pm.
  Ian Bagg is no stranger to Australian audiences, but he hasn't visited us for a little while. He's been amusing himself appearing on little television programs like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and The Late Show with Conan O’Brien. Bagg's approach to comedy is to engage in conversation with the audience and improvise his set. No mean feat, but he makes it look easy.   Your style... Read More
Smokescreens And Castles
0 Comments. 895 Views. Posted 30 Mar 2011 @ 8:12am.
Smokescreens And Castles is inspired by Russell's childhood home - the only council house in his street privately bought… by his Dad. This attracted the ire of the neighbours, and when Dave Kane built an extension, their home was mockingly christened 'The Castle'. One room at a time, we're whisked through The Castle, blowing away the smoke of history in a whirlwind of high-energy contortions... Read More
Bedroom Philosopher Will Lick Himself Clean To Chris Isaak
0 Comments. 2,470 Views. Posted 2 Mar 2011 @ 10:29am.
The Melbourne musician and comic of enormous talent has returned to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for a third year running with a new show.   The Bedroom Philosopher: Wit-Bix is unlike its predecessor in that it's not a character show. This time it's equal part stand-up rants and raves about the state of Australian society and whimsical... Read More
Dan Kelly Releases New Single
0 Comments. 1,691 Views. Posted 23 Feb 2011 @ 4:38pm.
Gap Year Blues, the new single off of Dan Kelly's AMP and ARIA award nominated album, Dan Kelly's Dream, is set to be released ahead of Kelly's upcoming tour.   The track has been described as a retro futuristic ballad, that ruminates on the futility of long distance love. The single will be accompanied by a music video to be directed by Johann Rashid. Kelly will take his solo show to the... Read More
Amaya Laucirica Promotes New Single With Tour
0 Comments. 1,198 Views. Posted 21 Feb 2011 @ 2:47pm.
Continuing the momentum gained on her recent supports of Blonde Redhead and Holly Miranda, Amaya Laucirica hits the road in support of her latest double A-Side single, Sleeping In Your Shadow/Anywhere She Went.   Laucirica released her sophomore album, Early Summer, in late 2010. The album was well received and was selected as "Album Of The Week" on Triple J in November. Early... Read More
Magic Dirt Frontwoman Releases Debut Solo Record
0 Comments. 1,608 Views. Posted 18 Feb 2011 @ 5:18pm.
Adalita Srensen, the vocalist and guitarist from '90s rock band, Magic Dirt, will finally be releasing her highly anticipated debut solo album.   The album, simply titled Adalita, is a showcase of ten songs showing off her true talent as a songwriter. The music is said to be a "bare bones" incarnation of her previous band, Magic Dirt, and the album is said to be one of the best... Read More
Barry Manilow Postpones Tour
0 Comments. 1,494 Views. Posted 14 Feb 2011 @ 1:02pm.
American singer-songwriter Barry Manilow has postponed his Australian April concert dates due to unforeseen circumstances.   Manilow's website states the reasons are "due to the current conditions in Australia". Future plans are already under discussion and will be released when they are finalised.   Ticketholders can request a refund from the point of purchase, or they can... Read More
All your BDO Sideshows are belong to us.
0 Comments. 1,557 Views. Posted 25 Jan 2011 @ 3:13pm.
  Along with festival time there's sideshow time, so get into it. On top of the BDO itself, there's Crystal Castles at The Palace this Friday January 28, Jim Jones Revue at The Corner this Monday January 31, MIA and Die Antwoord at The Prince on Tuesday February 1… as well as Deftones, Plan B and Edward Sharpe. But who knows – we’ll be catatonic from all the booze... Read More
Thank God It's Monday
0 Comments. 1,923 Views. Posted 20 Jan 2011 @ 12:57pm.
Get ready for a series of free gigs and parties for the people that have their weekends on Mondays!   Monday will shed their bad reputation as the likes of electro-pop supremos Miami Horror, indie trio Philadelphia Grand Jury, rocksters Bluejuice and club favourites Bag Raiders take to stages across the country for Thank God It’s Monday.   Developed as a reward for the hard... Read More
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