Magic Dirt have kicked off their massive ‘No Sleep Til Christmas’ tour of Australia, in support of their new album Girl. The tour will see them play over 35 shows, in all corners of the country.
As part of the tour, Magic Dirt made the call for bands from around the country to submit their music for a chance to open for Magic Dirt. Now, the first set of support acts have been announced. Set to share the stage with Magic Dirt are:
Jul 30 – THE SILENCE O’Dowds Irish Pub, Rockhampton QLD
Aug 1- MY FICTION / SONIC PORNO Bon Amici, Toowoomba QLD
Aug 2 – MY FICTION / SONIC PORNO Sands Tavern, Maroochydore QLD
Aug 13 – THE PINK FITS / THE NICE FOLK Wollongong UNI Bar, Wollongong NSW
Aug 15 – DEAD FARMERS The Annandale, Sydney NSW
Aug 16 – TELEHET Mona Vale Hotel, Mona Vale NSW
Aug 17 – FAIT ACCOMPLI / THE SPIDERS Oasis Youth Centre, Wyong NSW
Aug 20 – LOCO PARENTUS Plantation Hotel, Coffs Harbour NSW
Aug 21 – POLAROID FAME/ NO ANCHOR Great Northern, Byron Bay NSW
Aug 22 – THE SEA SHALL NOT HAVE THEM Cooly Hotel, Coolangatta QLD
Aug 23 – THE PRETTY BOYS / THOROUGHBREDS The Zoo, Brisbane QLD
Aug 29 – THE TRIPS The Corner, Melbourne VIC
Sep 6 – SWORDS / MISS GOLLY GOSH The Gov, Adelaide SA
The band have had an overwhelming response to the competition, with Adalita saying: “We are blown away at the amount of interest this competition has invoked and its great to see how committed and passionate everyone is about their music. Thank you to everyone who has taken part thus far and all the best. Congratulations to all the winners!”
Entries are still being accepted for shows in Coober Pedy, Mt. Gambier, Warrnambool, Esperance, Albany, Mildura, Gippsland, Bendigo, Wilcannia, Broken Hill, Hobart and San Remo. Visit the Magic Dirt website for details on how to submit an entry.
HEAD OF STATE
said on the 1st Aug, 2008