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August 2009

All Music News articles from August, 2009.
Ash Grunwald back for SA and WA tour dates

Ash Grunwald back for SA and WA tour dates

Ash Grunwald returns from summer festival success in the UK & Canada to the Australian live scene, bringing with him his signature blues, grooves and an all new Band. Accompanying Grunwald on the road are Benny Owen (Drum, Car door & junk ...
27 August 2009
The Offspring return with east coast tour dates

The Offspring return with east coast tour dates

It’s official. The Offspring are returning to Australia! Everyone’s favourite Southern California punk rock veterans, The Offspring are gearing up to return to our shores after almost two years since their last furore at the Soundwave ...
27 August 2009
Gomez Return to Aussie Shores For 'A New Tour'

Gomez Return to Aussie Shores For 'A New Tour'

Barely seven months since their last tour of Australia, Gomez are back yet again. Brandishing the tag of 'A New Tour,' Gomez are touring in support of their most recent album.
26 August 2009
Blueprint Festival Map and Timetable Uploaded

Blueprint Festival Map and Timetable Uploaded

The 2009 Blueprint Festival is something which has caught our attention and promptly delivered itself onto our front page as our Feature Festival. Now, with less than a month away, the full timetable and mapping information is available for viewin...
25 August 2009
First lineup and tickets on sale for Meredith 2009

First lineup and tickets on sale for Meredith 2009

Punters who entered the Meredith Music Festival ticket ballot found out today if they were successful in the first round of tickets, with the festival's first lineup also announced today.
19 August 2009
Tinpan Orange touring nationally

Tinpan Orange touring nationally

Melbourne folk outfit Tinpan Orange will showcase their brand new LP, The Bottom Of The Lake, in stores now, with launch shows in Sydney, Melbourne & Perth and appearances at more of the country’s Spring festivals you can poke a stick at...
18 August 2009
New album and Aussie tour dates from Fat Freddy's Drop

New album and Aussie tour dates from Fat Freddy's Drop

Shaking loose with sophomore album Dr Boondigga & The Big BW, soul kings Fat Freddy’s Drop are back for two quick Aussie stops this October. Taking to the stage in Melbourne and Sydney the band that is without a doubt one of New Zealand&...
18 August 2009
First Falls 09 lineup unveiled

First Falls 09 lineup unveiled

With a menagerie of talent that includes a zoo-full of Bears, Rabbits and Birds and an A+ list of merriment from near and far (many for the first time to the fair lands of Oz), it is with gusto and pleasure that The Falls Music & Arts Festival...
14 August 2009
A Day In The Park festival at Cronulla

A Day In The Park festival at Cronulla

A Day At The Park is heading to the Sutherland shire on November 14th, 2009. The event will feature a diverse palate full of some of Australia’s best musicians – a sumptuous mix of legends, acoustic balladeers, blues & roots entert...
13 August 2009
First announcement for Brisbane's Sunset Sounds

First announcement for Brisbane's Sunset Sounds

Australia’s newest, hottest, summer music festival SUNSET SOUNDS is back for its sophomore year after the inaugural SELL-OUT event in January; returning to the stunning Brisbane Botanical and City Gardens over January 6 and 7 to invoke a sum...
12 August 2009
Innovative Blueprint Festival Kicks off the 09/10 Festival Season

Innovative Blueprint Festival Kicks off the 09/10 Festival Season

Festival's seem to be popping up in the Australian Summer calendar far beyond the rates of regular stick-shaking, so when a festival comes along with a fresh, pocket friendly approach, people listen; in fact, WE listen. As our featur...
12 August 2009
Rogerthat on the road in August & September

Rogerthat on the road in August & September

As desert is to fish, home is to Rogerthat. The hairy stooges/globe trotting rock gods are now packing more hair than a busload of old testament freaks and are tracking their GPS back to Australia in August and Sept.
12 August 2009
Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Moby top 2010 Southbound lineup

Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Moby top 2010 Southbound lineup

Unlock the doors and pull the curtains wide – it’s Southbound season again. Western Australia’s very own Music, Camping and Arts Festival returns (insert bombastic trumpets here) in the second weekend of January 2010 with the pen...
8 August 2009
Laura Hill & The Tuesday Bandits Melbourne Tour

Laura Hill & The Tuesday Bandits Melbourne Tour

Laura Hil & The Tuesday Bandits from Adelaide tour Melbourne in September from the 10th to the 13th. Her Music has been described as an uplifting musical cocktail mixing folk, pop, blues and roots with a pinch of salt, sun, and surf.
8 August 2009
Stereosonic returns in 2009

Stereosonic returns in 2009

Stereosonic, Australia's fastest growing festival, returns in 2009 with an all-star stellar lineup to tour the country at the start of summer.  
8 August 2009