An array of exceptional acts announced this edition. Also, Kings of Leon. |
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ERYKAH BADU The amazing Erykah Badu's announces sideshows in Melbourne and Sydney alongside her performance at Bluesfest. Your choices: watch alongside barefoot flower children swaying in the Byron air, or alongside sartorial bloggers wearing glasses without lenses in Melbourne, or with bespoke suited inner city types waiting for the intermission so that they can try out 'their system' at the blackjack table in Sydney. Tuesday 15 April, Palais, Melbourne Thursday 17 April, The Star, Sydney Friday 18- 21 April, Bluesfest, Byron Bay Live Nation pre-sale starts at noon Tickets on sale midday Monday, November 11 |
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NEKO CASE
Neko's latest album is one of the best of the year, maybe even the best. This is your chance to see her perform either in intimate surrounds of the Corner Hotel, the kind of venue where she's at her most laidback, or in the Opera House, which always brings out the best in performers (unless you're a member of Spiritualized in which case you'll appear as unimpressed as usual). Sunday 2 March, Corner Hotel, Melbourne Monday 3 March, Sydney Opera House On sale now |
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CHARLES BRADLEY
Revivalist soul heavyweight is said to deliver a knock-out show- sweaty, intense, surprising: just like catching a train to work in Sydney.
Sunday March 2, The Basement, SydneyThursday March 6, The Corner, Melbourne On sale now |
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KINGS OF LEON: INTIMATE HEADLINE SHOW I suppose if you're forced to endure a performance by Kings of Leon, the Enmore's a pretty good place to do it. Sorry, KoL fans. (Not sorry). Wednesday 20 November, Enmore Theatre, Sydney On sale Wednesday 13 November |
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FLYING LOTUS: LAYER 3
Experimental producer Flying Lotus brings his acclaimed, innovative 3D AV show and brain-melting sounds to the Opera House for one very special performance. Sunday 9 March, Sydney Opera House On sale 15 November |
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OKKERVIL RIVER
Literate, quirky, funny and honest: Okkervil River's eHarmony profile.Friday 21 February, Oxford Art Factory, Sydney Saturday 22 February, Corner Hotel, Melbourne On sale now |
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PUBLIC ENEMY
Literate, socially-conscious, passionate Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee: Public Enemy's OkCupid profile.Tuesday 4 March, Corner Hotel, Melbourne Wednesday 5 March, Metro Theatre, Sydney Pre-sale on now |
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WIRE
Restless postpunk legends refuse to repeat themselves even when revisiting themselves.Thursday 20 February, Oxford Art Factory, Sydney Friday 21 February, Corner Hotel, Melbourne On sale Thursday 14 November |
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TUNES! Right click, save as! The first track from the upcoming Mogwai album Rave Tapes, the single Remurdered Fuzzy single from Sky Ferreira's debut: You're Not The One Download! James Murphy's typically excellent remix of one of David Bowie's new tracks: Love is Lost |