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Past Shows

GENESIS PRES. MARKUS SCHULZ NYE


"First & Second Release tix SOLD OUT! Final tickets release – ON SALE NOW! As we prepare ourselves to say goodbye to 2011, and leave ...

SAMMY J & RANDY - THE INHERITANCE


"Ancient parchments! Deadly secrets! Flimsy props! When Sammy J discovers he is heir to an enormous fortune, he seeks to reclaim his rightful throne. Will ...

ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA


rom a mysterious research facility in California to the stages of theatres and festivals across the globe, Zappa Plays Zappa is prepared once again to ...

YANN TIERSEN


"It was one of those rare moments at a live gig when you realise you’ve been in the presence of greatness… – Michael Hubbard, Music ...

JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO


"It’s been several years but finally we’ve managed to get one of the most requested and enduring artists back to Australia. The legendary rock guitarist, ...

BORIS
BORIS
3/22


"Most recently seen on our shores in 2010 playing two sold out shows at Sydney’s Vivid Festival, Japanese quartet Boris will be returning to Australia ...

CHIC feat. NILE RODGERS


Put your dancing shoes on as legendary disco group; Chic featuring Nile Rodgers, are heading to Australia. They will perform a series of rare and ...

GLAMAZON ft RU PAUL


"RuPaul, the world’s greatest drag supermodel is heading to Australia for the first time in over a decade to perform live at “Glamazon”, a one ...

BONOBO
BONOBO
3/2


It’s been twelve long years since Bonobo’s debut Animal Magic pulled heartstrings across the globe and since then Simon Green has developed his emotive brand ...

ENTER SHIKARI


NTER SHIKARI continues to defy those who dare seek to pigeonhole them.Their frenzied live shows have gone down in folklore, with NME declaring frontman Rou ...

LOSTPROPHETS


"In a career filled with millions of albums sales, sold out stadiums and a slew of awards, the LOSTPROPHETS have also managed to craft a ...

THURSDAY
THURSDAY
2/27


"Revered by their peers and fans alike New Jersey’s post hardcore pioneers THURSDAY have announced their last ever headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne, a ...

ANTISKEPTIC @ THE LAIR


It’s been over three years since rock group Antiskeptic finished up after a ten year career that spanned a massive 1000 shows worldwide. So it ...

THE ORB & BOMB THE BASS


Rarely do two such iconic acts who where so fundamental in shaping electronica music come together for two truly amazing Live sets Gusto international proudly ...

IN-CYDE + DAWN HEIST @ THE LAIR


IN-CYDE are a conglomerate of twisted heavy riffs and brutal beats, sweetened by haunting melody. After 7 years and 3 albums IN-CYDE are truly hitting ...

MAYER HAWTHORNE


How Do You Do? Asks Mayer Hawthorne on his brand new album and in February 2012, he returns with his band to Australia to find ...

CUT CHEMIST


"The turntablist extraordinaire & founding member of Jurassic 5 and Ozomatli is back! Dropping his most amazing live cut ‘n’ scratch audio-visual blowout ever!! Cut ...

M83
M83
2/9


Hot ticket alert. M83’s new LP Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming is a sure contender for the Album of The Year. It’s an ambitious, sprawling, epic ...

PORTUGAL. THE MAN/GIVERS


Having been announced for Laneway’s Sydney & Melbourne events, now get ready for a double dose of fun when GIVERS and Portugal. The Man bring ...

SEETHER
SEETHER
2/5


"South African rockers Seether are returning to Australia in support of new album ‘Holding Onto Strings Better Left To Fray’. “We are anxious and excited ...

JamRock Showcase: J BOOG + MILLION STYLEZ


"J BOOG taking the international reggae scene by force! Not since Matisyahu has an American created such a buzz in reggae music. J Boog brings ...

SBTRKT LIVE


"Following his sold out debut Australian DJ tour in October SBTRKT returns with his Full Live show including vocalist Sampha at The Metro Theatre in ...

THE HORRORS


East London via Southend-On-Sea band The Horrors have come a long way since 2005, when they graced the cover of the NME with eye-linered eyes, ...

CAVALERA CONSPIRACY


Performing for the very first time in Australia, Cavalera Conspiracy are set to cause mayhem around the nation performing at all Big Day Out festivals ...

MARIACHI EL BRONX


"Punk rock. Mariachi. Two great tastes that go great together – er, right? Well, anyway, the two joined regardless one fateful August day in 2006, ...

KITTY, DAISY & LEWIS


"Ragged Company are proud to announce two very special Big Day Out side shows for Kitty, Daisy and Lewis for both Sydney and Melbourne in ...

BATTLES
BATTLES
1/23


"Anyone who witnessed NYC group Battles at the Big Day Out in 2008, at their sold-out Sydney Festival Becks Bar show in the same year, ...

THE DAMNED
THE DAMNED
1/21


Celebrating 35 years of living dead, UK gothic punk rockers, The Damned, make a triumphant return to Australia in January 2012. Lead by original members, ...

IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE - FIRST AUSTRALIAN TOUR


Slingshot is proud to announce the long awaited tour of battle emcee, activist, revolutionary and philanthropist – Immortal Technique! After many attempts over the years, ...

KNOCKOUT 2012


"Gerardo Roschini‘s illustrious career began in the late 1990s, where he immediately set himself apart from the crowd and began to form his own sound. ...

GZA (WU-TANG) & PHAROAHE MONCH & JEAN GRAE & RAHZEL & DJ JS-1


"When it comes to thought provoking, street-bred raw lyricism, The Wu-Tang Clan’s fountain of wisdom, GZA takes his job very seriously. The way he crafts ...

FLYING LOTUS + MARTYN + AFRICA HITECH


"Kickstarting 2012 with an exceptionally loud BANG, Niche Productions presents a bassbin twisting triple bill showcasing the best of future music producers in Warp Records’ ...

BAD MANNERS


After sell out shows earlier in 2011 the larger than life frontman Buster Bloodvessel and his band are bringing back their exciting and fast paced ...

Videos


Steel Magnolias in Australia - Melbourne Steel Magnolias
Athenaeum Theatre (7/23 - 8/9)
Ambition and the Aftermath in Australia - Melbourne Ambition and the Aftermath
The University of Melbourne (7/2 - 7/2)
Coco The Time-Travelling Tart in Australia - Melbourne Coco The Time-Travelling Tart
the motley bauhaus (3/24 - 4/5)
Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of) in Australia - Melbourne Pride And Prejudice* (*sort of)
Athenaeum Theatre (6/18 - 7/18)
Mushroom Lady & Me in Australia - Melbourne Mushroom Lady & Me
House of Maximon (3/25 - 4/19)
Saturday Night Fever in Australia - Melbourne Saturday Night Fever
Athenaeum Theatre (1/8 - 1/25)
VIDEOS
The Pole Shebang in Australia - Melbourne The Pole Shebang
The MC Showroom (1/18 - 1/25)
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