New Slang returns this month with a massive act you wouldn’t normally get for ten bucks –The Smith Street Band’s Will Wagner. After playing Splendour In The Grass, Wagner will be performing the band’s folk-punk tunes for loyal New Slang goers. This is a rare opportunity for you to experience an intimate solo show from Wagner, before the Smithies head out to the states. While you’re here you should check out their latest album More Scared of You than You Are of Me. This kick-arse album received widespread acclaim from music critics and fans alike. Wagner has decided to bring along a special guest. Bridget Allan really is special, and she definitely stood out among the over 60 applications the New Slang team received. Although this show is sold out, The Push has a couple of double passes to give away. New Slang goes down this Friday August 4 from 6pm at the Arts Centre. Head to The Push facebook profile to win, it’s super easy and definitely worth it. See you all there.
The following day, there will be a cute little event for music lovers. Come down to Uniting Church, Queenscliff at 6pm to experience an authentic movie night alongside fellow music lovers at Music Movie Night. They’ll be playing three A+ music movies – School of Rock, Pitch Perfect and Empire Records. Tickets only cost $2. Give them a call on 03 5258 4816 for further information. Come if you want to jam out all night long.
Sonika presents this year’s FReeZA Push Start Competition. Come down this Sunday to see Ballarat’s very own Butterfunked, Cassells, EMBE, Falling Infinite, Good Wives, Lethal Sound Division and Trucks compete. For one evening you can become a music critic and judge which bands deserve to be in the finals. It’s going to be a tough call because they have been chosen out of many other applicants. FReeZA Push Start Competition (Heats) goes down at Karova Lounge from 2pm. Entry is $10, but maybe you’d like to pay $15 for both heats and finals. The choice is yours. Come along and support these eight young and talented acts.
