Big Day Out 2009 line-up: place your bets
Hearted a few weeks ago
FL has been busy taking note of all the artists we’ve heard (and several we hope) might be making the pilgrimage down under for Big Day Out 2009.
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Hearted a few weeks ago
FL has been busy taking note of all the artists we’ve heard (and several we hope) might be making the pilgrimage down under for Big Day Out 2009.
Hearted a few weeks ago
Everyone’s favourite taboo breaker Peaches is bringing her seductive live show to Australia for Parklife, and she’s been kind enough to pencil in some time on the side.
Hearted last month on the 19th
Death Cab For Cutie's follow up tour to their amazing 2006 sold out run proved to be just as good.
Hearted last month on the 13th
The entire room was mesmerised and pulsated accordingly as Cold War Kids ripped through a killer set, rocking, screaming, playing their hearts out.
Hearted last month on the 13th
We are clearing out the basement today at FL and giving away one MEGA line-up announcement for Falls Festival, Southbound Festival AND The Byron Bay Arts and Music Festival.
Hearted last month on the 12th
Having earlier dropped the hint that they’ll be heading down under in 2008, psychedelic adventurers MGMT have locked in four club shows.
Hearted last month on the 8th
Tunde Adebimpe, frontman for New Yorkers TV On The Radio, is appearing in a lead role in the new film from acclaimed director Jonathan Demme.
Hearted last month on the 8th
The psychedelic Bohemians from Portland are heading our way this November.
Hearted last month on the 8th
In October, Sunderland four-piece The Futureheads is bringing its jaunty anthems down under for a whirlwind week of headline shows.
Hearted on the 28th Jul, 2008
Winter’s most anticipated music festival is only a few days away, and after months of meticulous planning it’s now up to Mother Nature to decide if she’ll smile upon the Splendour faithful with a weekend of sunshine.
Hearted on the 28th Jul, 2008
The fabulous Splendour In The Grass is just around the corner - and now you can plan your weekend with the official map and timetable.
Hearted on the 15th Jul, 2008
They’re baaaaack. Kevin Mitchell has done his sweet-natured Bob Evans thing, and now the rollicking Jebediah foursome are returning to the stage.
Hearted on the 1st Jul, 2008
Set to be the biggest ever rock / hip hop / dance music festival to be held in Geelong featuring over twenty-five of the biggest Australian bands including Grinspoon, Faker, Shihad, Operator Please and Dukes of Windsor.
Hearted on the 15th Jun, 2008
Known for their brilliantly energetic and engaging shows, Shihad once again demonstrated why they are a much loved staple of the rock world.
Hearted on the 27th May, 2008
American electro-punk/new-wave outfit The Faint are set to tour Australia in September.
Hearted on the 26th May, 2008
Coming hot on the heels of their stellar new album Narrow Stairs, Death Cab For Cutie will return to Australia this August.
Hearted on the 24th May, 2008
One of Splendour’s hottest bookings, California’s Cold War Kids has obliged our calls for sideshows. Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney rejoice.
Hearted on the 19th May, 2008
One of the sure-to-be-highlights of Splendour In The Grass ’08, South Carolina’s Band Of Horses has locked in sideshows for Melbourne and Sydney.
Hearted on the 2nd May, 2008
Following almost a year's absence from headline shows, Karnivool returned to Queensbridge for an epic performance.
Hearted ages ago
Antipodean powerhouse Shihad boasts a live show that puts other rock bands to shame. With a new album Beautiful Machine to draw from, Shihad will be loading up its arsenal and hitting select venues in June. FasterLouder is coming along for the ride…
Hearted ages ago
For many months the masses have been mumbling names under their breath, trawling the internet for clues, and making ever so bold presumptions – but finally the list is in!
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Spare a thought for fans of The Wiggles; it seems even tiny tots aren't immune from the ever-present money-grubbing tactics of dirty scalpers. Oh the humanity!
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Summer Sonic is the other Japanese festival that falls near our own Splendour In The Grass. Experience tells us that some of their starry line-up will also be appearing at the Byron Bay love-in…
Hearted ages ago
Melbourne’s V Festival proved itself as a worthy contender in the Australian big name festivals, with enough highlights to immediately rival Big Day Out.
Hearted ages ago
Modest Mouse brought their massive, bombastic sound to the new improved Palace, delivering a consummate show.
Hearted ages ago
Currently on a break from his band of 15 years, Gerling front man Darren “Daz” Cross has recently been tucked away in his Sydney home studio producing and recording his solo project The E.L.F.
Hearted ages ago
Rock star progeny Frances Bean Cobain has told Harper’s Bazaar (and no doubt the scribes of many a creepy fan letter), “I’m not my parents.”
Hearted ages ago
With Smashing Pumpkins and QOTSA headlining, V Festival was already shaping up to be one of the must see events on the musical calendar - the second round artist announcement which includes indie faves Modest Mouse makes buying a ticket imperative.
Hearted ages ago
That 1 Guy is much more than an obscure novelty act or sideshow; he’s a genuine entertainer with the ability to envelope an audience and have them dancing, howling and singing along.
American electro-punk/new-wave outfit The Faint are set to tour Australia in September.
Gyroscope will take to the road throughout August and September to deliver a 36 date national tour alongside Shihad and Sugar Army.
Big Day Out is rolling into Melbourne with a sizzling line-up.
Shihad take their live show on the road through February to celebrate the release of their new single, and to showcase much of the impressive new repertoire live.
After its glittering debut last year, the V Festival returns in 2008 with a world-class line-up.
For well over a decade, Washington’s Modest Mouse has forged its own spectacular brand of noise pop. They’re joined at this sideshow by Vancouver four-piece Hot Hot Heat.
The best of Australia’s indie scene will get together to rock the Corner Hotel on Friday March 28 for a special one-time show, Uh-Huh
One of Australia’s most followed live bands, Cog will once again do the national rounds to support their upcoming album, Sharing Space.
There’s not a lot that hasn’t been said about Shihad over the years. However, it seems the guys have outdone themselves on the new album Beautiful Machine.
Two of Australia’s premier emerging acts, Bluejuice & The Paper Scissors have officially announced a massive co headline Australian tour.
The complete line-up for Splendour in the Grass 2008 is here, and boy are we in for a wondrous weekend of musical mayhem.
Billions Australia is pleased to announce Seattle’s Death Cab for Cutie are returning to Australian shores in August.
Cold War Kids have a reputation to deliver a highly animated and energetic live show – don’t miss out!
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