Friday 2nd March 2012

Island Bar, Cockatoo Island, Sydney

The glorious surrounds of Sydney Harbour, stimulating conversation, a gentle leewards zephyr and Kitty Glitter, Harry K, PowerPuma + DJ Booth and more. This is the first time the venue has been used for a gay party! Kitty Glitter, Harry K, PowerPuma, DJ Booth Before you plunge headlong into the Hieronymus-Bosch-with-sequins landscape of Mardi Gras, why not gird your figurative loins (or your literal ones) with a little civility? A day-time-into-night cocktail party on Cockatoo Island. Which, Im sure, confirms your suspicion that two cocks are always better than one.

The glorious surrounds of Sydney Harbour, stimulating conversation, a gentle leewards zephyr and Kitty Glitter, Harry K, PowerPuma + DJ Booth and more straight up killing it on the decks. This will be the first time the venue has been used for a gay party!

Friday 4th February 2011

Space, 127 Liverpool St., Sydney

Description Thanks Sydney! What a great start to the WILD ENERGY CD tour we had last Saturday at MASIF! A great send off to for NITROUZ before he leaves for Holland! This week we have AUDIO FREQ headlining! The former member of BIOWEAPON is now signed to SCANTRAXX as a solo artist! Come check out his Australian debut alongside a fierce MASIF SATURDAYS lineup! AUDIO FREQ, STEVE HILL, S DEE, MATRIX, KID FINLEY, ARBEE, HARDFORZE, MICKY D, IMPORT & GERM, MC D, THA KID, MIDSHIFTERS, DAN DICKBY, KID KINETIC vs TEZZR, RAVERSMVP, MAETEX vs INCEPTION, BLOCKA, MALFUNCTION, THE STRANGERZ, KAX, D-ACTIVATE, MC NAPSTA, Thanks Sydney! What a great start to the WILD ENERGY CD tour we had last Saturday at MASIF! A great send off to for NITROUZ before he leaves for Holland!

This week we have AUDIO FREQ headlining! The former member of BIOWEAPON is now signed to SCANTRAXX as a solo artist! Come check out his Australian debut alongside a fierce MASIF SATURDAYS lineup!

MASIF ARENA:

AUDIO FREQ [SCANTRAXX]

STEVE HILL

Saturday 11th February 2012

CBD, 12-14 McKillop St, Melbourne

'Anti-Valentine's Day' at DV8 Sat, Feb 11th. Featuring live bands: Death of Art, glitch and Son of Set. Awesome drink specials 10-12. Mention the band you're there to see for cheaper entry! Starts 10pm Level 3. Death of Art, glitch and Son of Set playing goth/ebm/alt 'Anti-Valentine's Day' is back again!

It was such a huge night 2011 for the Death of Art EP launch, we decided to have it again >:) With or without your Valentine, black or bleeding hearts - dress up and come out for an awesome night of entertainment >:D

Level 3

Featuring live bands:

Death of Art - www.facebook.com/DeathofArtMusic

(12:30am)

Glitch - www.theglitchexperience.com

(11:30pm)

Son of Set - www.myspace.com/son.of.set

(10:30pm)

+ DJ TBA playing goth/ebm/alt

Awesome drink specials:

10pm-12am

$4 basics/$2.50 pots

Doors@10pm

Bands start@10:30pm

Entry $15/12 with band name mention

Please support the bands by saying who you are here to see at the door!! It will also mean cheaper entry for you :D

Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Mosmans Restaurant, 15 Johnson Parade, Mosman Park

Three of Perth's finest performers will be embarking on a musical journey around the world at Mosmans Restaurant on Wednesday 22nd February. Accompanied by piano maestro David Wickham, Perth's queen of jazz Libby Hammer and king of swing Earl Cole will be serenading diners with songs about some of the world's most beautiful, exotic and famous cities and locations. Earl Cole, Libby Hammer and David Wickham Up, up and away with Earl Cole, Libby Hammer & David Wickham!

Three of Perth's finest performers will be embarking on a musical journey around the world at Mosmans Restaurant on Wednesday 22nd February. Accompanied by piano maestro David Wickham, Perth's queen of jazz Libby Hammer and king of swing Earl Cole will be serenading diners with songs about some of the world's most beautiful, exotic and famous cities and locations.

Libby is a local music icon and has sung alongside the likes of James Morrison and dual Grammy winner Gary Bartz. Earl is well known in Perth as a singer and entertainer and lik

Tuesday 7th February 2012

The Old Fitzroy Theatre

Three characters fight the panic as they explore their own fears and fascinations with forgetting. Adelaide Fringe Award Winners isthisyours? explore how forgetting impacts upon everyday life and our desire not to be forgotten. Three characters fight the panic as they explore their own fears and fascinations with forgetting.

Challenging the audience to engage in the act of forgetting, Best We Forget uses panel discussion, film clip choreography, action film, power ballads and audio commentary to approach a serious idea in a ridiculous manner and ridiculous ideas in a serious manner.

Performers: Jude Henshall | Nadia Rossi | Ellen Steele

Director: Tessa Leong | Lighting Design: Govin Ruben

Composer/ Sound Design: Andrew Russ| Set/ Costume Design: Alistair Watts

:... a perfect hour to carry forward intoconversation and silent doubt for years to come.'

The Independent Weekly - 2010

Season 7 - 25 February 2012

Preview Tuesday 7 February 2012

OpeningNight Wed 8 February 2012 (SOLD O

Saturday 23rd June 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Harry Manx is a musician who blends blues, folk music, and Hindustani classical music

Harry Manx is a musician who blends blues, folk music, and Hindustani classical music. He was born in the Isle of Man, British Isles, where he spent his childhood, and now lives on Saltspring Island, British Columbia, Canada.

He plays the slide guitar, harmonica, six-string banjo, Mohan veena and Ellis stomp box. He studied for five years in India with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.

Friday 22nd June 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

After 40 years of hard work, Phil is finally receiving Australian and worldwide recognition as one of our finest musical talents

His versatility is well known and acknowledged - obvious from the shows, and the musicians he has

performed alongside, from Jazz - James Morrison, Don Burrows to big-band - Ed Wilson, the Royal Military College Band, to Country - Slim Dusty, Lee Kernaghan, Dolly Parton, to rock and blues - Jimmy Barnes, Roy Buchanan,

Don Walker, John Farnham and Ian Moss.

Phil's musical roots stem back to the 50's, 60's and 70's and his style has largely been defined by the classic guitar sounds of this era. His preference for the "instrumental tunes that defined the sound of the electric guitar when it was a new instrument". This is evident on his solo albums KAKADU SUNRISE and IN THE SHADOW OF THE BEATLES which contains some blistering country rock and blues as well as more than a nod to his SHADOWS roots, the joint EMMANUEL BROS. album TERRA FIRMA and also in his live work which incl

Saturday 5th May 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Three couples, Chris Wilson and Sarah Carroll, Tiffany Eckhardt and Dave Steel, Jeff Raglus and Vicki Gaye Philipp will perform

Three couples from the Surfcoast area, variously members of bands such as Crown of Thorns, The Junes, The Black Sorrows and Weddings Parties Anything, each with their own dazzling set of unique music but all linked by the shared strands of blues based folk, rock and country.

" These shows have a special magic that can only be due to the unique chemistry of a musical couple. "

Chris Wilson and Sarah Carroll

Chris is one of our finest vocalists and harmonica players. Fronted the "Crown of Thorns" and has performed with anyone who's anyone in the Australian music scene. Chris's stage presence, killer voice and raw talent will leave you enthralled. Sarah Carroll. Singer, songwriter and guitarist. A country/pop bandleader in her own right, Sarah has just released her third studio album "Home and Heart". Sarah's character, humour and passion shine through in every performan

Saturday 21st April 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Join Tim and the band as they bring you a show rich in the art of gentle, beautiful songs.

With a live show that is breezy and nostalgic, characterised by skilful instrumental restraint and gentle sailing melodies, Tim Guy will play the Palais this April following the release of his fourth album.

A true drifter, he has roots across Eastern Australia, Papua New Guinea and more recently New Zealand, and will visit scattered venues up the eastern seaboard with his distinctive sound and his band in tow, telling stories through melody, harmony and a craftsman's way with words.

With a collaboration-rich history, Tim's previous albums include 2004's alt-country release Blazey, and 2007's low-fi gem Hummabyes, which were both received to high acclaim on the NZ music scene and featured many prominent guest musicians - notably Bic Runga, who went on to produce Blazey on her own label. The much celebrated radio-friendly album Big World was released in 2010 and accompanied by a multi-city European tour.

As

Saturday 7th April 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Emmy Bryce

Melbourne born singer / songwriter Emmy Bryce is a welcomed fresh face to the folk/pop world. She boasts an amazingly quirky upbeat persona and soulful nature that flows throughout her music. Her songs are a blend of catchy pop melodies and ideas mixed with beautiful acoustic instruments and vocals. Her influences include Angie Hart, Jewel, Regina Spektor, Coldplay, Billy Joel and anything off Broadway!.

No matter how noisy the venue, when Em starts to sing, silence takes over. People stop to listen. Her voice is angelic, pure, and soulful. She has total control of her instrument and she passionately tells her story with each note, with each facial expression. Performing live is where Emmy excels; the audience is never left disappointed and always left wanting more. She is a rare find..

Kate Vigo

With her next musical mission Kate Vigo continues her cosmic journey through and outside of genres, calling upon her uncanny non-linear perception of time that allows her to see everything th

Saturday 31st March 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Her sensual, athletic voice knows no boundaries, nor does the subject matter of her stories. Kristina Olsen is one of the most entertaining and compelling performers on the

international folk circuit. A superb multi-instrumentalist (acoustic guitar, steelbody slide guitar, saxophone, concertina and piano) as well as an award-winning songwriter with a big bluesy voice, Kristina has audiences around the world coming back for more. Her mix of powerful songs ranging from sassy bottleneck blues to lilting ballads to swing jazz to raunch and roll (as well as her hilarious storytelling) makes for a diverse and satisfying musical experience, on stage and on disc.

Born in San Francisco and raised in Haight-Asbury during the 1960's, Kristina's

approach to music and life was formed by that environment of vital cultural

expression, social activism and diverse musical influences. She now calls Venice

Beach, Los Angeles home but rarely sees it from touring ten months a year.

Her 11th recording 'Quiet Blue' hit th

Sunday 25th March 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Direct from the UK, Tom Binns Double Bill as Ian D Montfort & Ivan Brackenbury Tom Binns brings together his award winning characters in this value packed show.

"Binns has his characters absolutely nailed, and mines the comic seam

ruthlessly to create top-quality entertainment with practically universal appeal." The Guardian

Ivan Brackenbury - the spoof hospital DJ - has been a hit of festivals world-wide

"The whole room was in hysterics from the word go, endorphin-?lled laughter indeed proving the best medicine. Brackenbury is absolutely utterly hilarious - I can't recommend this enough. Go see it."

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"If laughter is the best medicine, Ivan Brackenbury should be a real hospital radio DJ. Ivan's Hospital broadcast is the most deliciously enjoyable hour I've spent on the Fringe." THE GUARDIAN ????

And Tom's latest character, Ian D Montfort - a monster hit at last years Adelaide & Edinburgh Fringes

'Critics Choice" - The Guardian, Times, The Advertiser

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Saturday 24th March 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Brazilian Jazz at its best combining Samba, Bossa grooves with Contemporary Jazz melodies and arrangements Formed in 2005 by Brazilian Born David Chong, Tatu Rei is comprised of some Australia's premium World and Jazz musicians.

Neda Rahmani and Mark Grunden come from a decade dedicated to Brazilian batucada and Samba with all drum band Tumbarumba, which underpins the strong Rhythmic sense of Tatu Rei.

Latin and Flamenco guitarist Nathan Slater comes from a long line of musical masters, bringing to Tatu Rei a deep melodic knowledge and rhythmic Spark which accentuates young VCA graduate James Giligan's solid work on bass.

Add to this the flair and sophistication of well respected Australian Pianist and Andrew James and you have a band which is composing and performing some of the most impressive World, Jazz music within Australia.

Influenced by a concoction of some of the Bossa and Samba greats of the 60s and the contemporary Jazz masters of today, the compositions are original and moving. Su

Saturday 17th March 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

This outstanding 11 piece outfit portrays The Blues Brothers concept to perfection in 2 x 60 min explosive sets. The group has enjoyed a great reputation since appearing at the Victoria Club managers convention where they wowed patrons who are in the industry. Jake is portrayed by Paul McVica and Elwood by Andrew Roberts plus a 3 piece brass section and 2 female vocalists as the 'Soul Sisters' and some of the finest musicians in Australia.

"The Briefcase Full of Blues" show is guaranteed that any party will be dancing and singing along until after 'The Midnight Hour'

Saturday 3rd March 2012

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

If superbly-crafted pop-rock and great songwriting is your thing, then look no further than Steve Lane and The Autocrats Rapidly gathering a reputation as a live act not to be missed, you couldn't ask for a band with a better music pedigree. It includes frontman Steve Lane (voicepopfoible), a prolific musician and music producer; the "Earl Of

Bass" Edmondo Amendola (Augie March); "Gentlemanly Purveyor Of Beats" Dave Williams (Augie March, Dan Kelly); co-conspirator Jimmy Williams (Paul Kelly & The Dots, The Shedshakers) and "Rhythmic Axeman" Pete Slater (Dalriada).

Paul Kelly, Wilco and The Church inspire their music; chances are The Autocrats will inspire all who come their way. Steve Lane and The Autocrats are seasoned musicians who deliver honest, heartfelt odes to everyday life, thoroughly wrapped in energetic indie pop-rock with a tinge of roots thrown in for good measure. Presenting their unique take on Australian life in the 'noughties', they are musicians who live to play, and love to play l

Monday 24th January 2011

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Bachelor girl's Tania Doko returns to Oz for special solo shows Janine Maunders & the Steel Birds

Friday 11th February 2011

The Palais Hepburn Springs, Decadent old ballroom with art deco touches in the heart of mi

Grinspoon frontman Phil Jamieson is showing no signs of slowing down. One of the Australian music industry's most recognisable faces for over 16 years as a member of legendary Australian rock band Grinspoon, Phil Jamieson has received global accolades throughout his career.

Friday 30th March 2012

Oxford Art Factory, 42 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

TRANCE CENTRAL - Friday 30th March, 2012 - Oxford Art Factory - 9pm - 6am. A night of Classic Trance Hard Trance and Anthems.

Wednesday 28th March 2012

Oxford Art Factory, 42 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

This March Bombay Bicycle Club ride south to play their very first Australian headline shows. Pulling up on our sunny shores for their debut tour, as special guests to fellow Brits, Elbow, Bombay Bicycle Club will play three headline club shows, in Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.

Friday 23rd March 2012

Oxford Art Factory, 42 Oxford St, Darlinghurst

2011 turned out to be quite a year for Snakadaktal. The band took out triple js Unearthed High competition on the back of their very first single, Chimera, whilst the accompanying Neverland-themed clip racked up 130,000 views on YouTube.