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Unknown Mortal Orchestra
28 Entries. 526 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Wavves both return to Australia to play July’s Splendour in the Grass festival. They've also announced a (fast-selling) double headline show on Saturday July 27 at the Corner Hotel. We’ve got a double pass to give away. Just tell us who is your favourite band on the Splendour line up this year? Enter Comp!
28 Entries. 526 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Wavves both return to Australia to play July’s Splendour in the Grass festival. They've also announced a (fast-selling) double headline show on Saturday July 27 at the Corner Hotel. We’ve got a double pass to give away. Just tell us who is your favourite band on the Splendour line up this year? Enter Comp!
Primal Scream
18 Entries. 299 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
Bobby Gillespie and the boys are good to Melbourne fans. They came here in 2011 to play Screamadelica, the album that defined a decade, full-length in concert. Last December 2012, they played the Palace with a slew of classics, fan favorites and brand new songs. They've just released their latest album More Light, and we have a signed mounted poster to giveaway. Where will you put yours? Enter Comp!
18 Entries. 299 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
Bobby Gillespie and the boys are good to Melbourne fans. They came here in 2011 to play Screamadelica, the album that defined a decade, full-length in concert. Last December 2012, they played the Palace with a slew of classics, fan favorites and brand new songs. They've just released their latest album More Light, and we have a signed mounted poster to giveaway. Where will you put yours? Enter Comp!
Katie Noonan
7 Entries. 262 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
The iconic, angelic vocals of Katie Noonan are reborn in her new album Songbook, a record showcasing acoustic re-imaginings of her most favourite songs over lush string arrangements. The Australian songstress will be performing on Friday June 21 at The Substation in Newport and on Sunday June 23 at The Toff in Town. We have two double passes per show to giveaway. Wanna go? Tell us about your... Enter Comp!
7 Entries. 262 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
The iconic, angelic vocals of Katie Noonan are reborn in her new album Songbook, a record showcasing acoustic re-imaginings of her most favourite songs over lush string arrangements. The Australian songstress will be performing on Friday June 21 at The Substation in Newport and on Sunday June 23 at The Toff in Town. We have two double passes per show to giveaway. Wanna go? Tell us about your... Enter Comp!
Polyester Books
5 Entries. 377 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
What do all these books have in common? Querelle - Jean Genet , Notes of a Dirty Old Man - Charles Bukowski , Black Spring - Henry Miller , Down and Out in Paris and London - George Orwell , Story of O - Pauline Reage Beneath The Underdog - Charles Mingus , Revolution For the Hell Of It - Abbie Hoffman , The Painted Bird - Jerzy Kosinski. Know the answer? Be one of the first 10 to visit... Enter Comp!
5 Entries. 377 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
What do all these books have in common? Querelle - Jean Genet , Notes of a Dirty Old Man - Charles Bukowski , Black Spring - Henry Miller , Down and Out in Paris and London - George Orwell , Story of O - Pauline Reage Beneath The Underdog - Charles Mingus , Revolution For the Hell Of It - Abbie Hoffman , The Painted Bird - Jerzy Kosinski. Know the answer? Be one of the first 10 to visit... Enter Comp!
Nicky Bomba's Bustamento
4 Entries. 103 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
In support of their Livin’ The Dream Tour, six-piece reggae band Nicky Bomba’s Bustamento will be bringing their Caribbean inspired upbeat rhythms to the Northcote Social Club later this month. Led by Nicky Bomba, the conductor of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra and drummer of John Butler Trio, the outfit will perform at the Northcote on Sunday June 23. We have packages to give away, each with a... Enter Comp!
4 Entries. 103 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
In support of their Livin’ The Dream Tour, six-piece reggae band Nicky Bomba’s Bustamento will be bringing their Caribbean inspired upbeat rhythms to the Northcote Social Club later this month. Led by Nicky Bomba, the conductor of the Melbourne Ska Orchestra and drummer of John Butler Trio, the outfit will perform at the Northcote on Sunday June 23. We have packages to give away, each with a... Enter Comp!
Gypsy & The Cat
4 Entries. 149 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
Dream-pop duo Gypsy & The Cat are supporting the release of their new single It’s A Fine Line with a headline tour this month. The duo’s sophomore release The Late Blue is a manifestation of the boys’ desire to delve into a more alternate, richer direction. They hit The Hi-Fi on Friday 21 June and we have passes to giveaway. So what fine line have you been walking? Enter Comp!
4 Entries. 149 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
Dream-pop duo Gypsy & The Cat are supporting the release of their new single It’s A Fine Line with a headline tour this month. The duo’s sophomore release The Late Blue is a manifestation of the boys’ desire to delve into a more alternate, richer direction. They hit The Hi-Fi on Friday 21 June and we have passes to giveaway. So what fine line have you been walking? Enter Comp!
Melbourne Cabaret Festival Opening Night Gala
2 Entries. 106 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
The 2013 Melbourne Cabaret Festival is almost here and the lineup for the Opening Night Gala has arrived. Headlining the star-studded line-up will be Motown royalty and founding member of The Supremes, Mary Wilson, alongside six other international acts and a stellar line-up of Australian performers, including Joey Arias, Adam Guettel, David Pomeranz, Tara Minton, Spanky, Trevor Ashley and a... Enter Comp!
2 Entries. 106 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
The 2013 Melbourne Cabaret Festival is almost here and the lineup for the Opening Night Gala has arrived. Headlining the star-studded line-up will be Motown royalty and founding member of The Supremes, Mary Wilson, alongside six other international acts and a stellar line-up of Australian performers, including Joey Arias, Adam Guettel, David Pomeranz, Tara Minton, Spanky, Trevor Ashley and a... Enter Comp!
Movement
1 Entries. 124 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
To celebrate the signing of Sydney outfit Movement to their label roster, Modular Recordings have announced a single launch party in Melbourne this month. Self-described as seductive, Movement will support local indie electro duo Flight Facilities in the coming months. Their single launch party will be held this Thursday at Ding Dong Lounge. We have double passes up for grabs. Just tell us how... Enter Comp!
1 Entries. 124 Views.
Competition Closes: Nowhen in particular
To celebrate the signing of Sydney outfit Movement to their label roster, Modular Recordings have announced a single launch party in Melbourne this month. Self-described as seductive, Movement will support local indie electro duo Flight Facilities in the coming months. Their single launch party will be held this Thursday at Ding Dong Lounge. We have double passes up for grabs. Just tell us how... Enter Comp!
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