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HYTE just announced techno legend Chris Liebing as the latest addition to the line up of HYTE NYE Berlin 2018

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Hyte will take place on Monday December 31st at Funkhaus Berlin. The techno grandmaster and Mute Records artist completes the line up around previously announced headliners Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer, Pan-Pot, Amelie Lens und Stephan Bodzin.

Chris Liebing, the German stalwart, who has been a firm fixture in the global techno scene for the better part of 25 years, will return to the famous Berlin HYTE event for the fifth year running. The techno mainstay just released his new LP “Burn Slow”. Chris has once again shown fans his multifaceted talent. The 10-track album, released via Mute in early September, sees the Frankfurt-based artist explore more experimental pursuits.

HYTE NYE Berlin 2018 will be held at Berlin’s legendary Funkhaus venue. Built in 1951, the colossal East German complex used to host the biggest radio broadcasting site in the world. Today serving as a playground of the city’s vibrant underground scene, the building is a beautifully preserved piece of Berlin’s past, mixing Bauhaus architecture with Soviet aesthetics and industrial vibes. The event will take place at the so-called Shedhalle, a one of a kind warehouse with very rough but beautiful aesthetics, which is part of the Funkhaus complex.

Staying true to their extended party roots, HYTE will once again put clubbers’ stamina to the test, offering them a 24-hour marathon on NYE and NYE to remember. To ring in the New Year in style, HYTE will kick off as early as 18:00 on Monday, December, 31st and won’t pull the plug until 18:00, Tuesday, January, 1st 2019.

That’s the full line up of HYTE NYE Berlin 2018 (in alphabetical order)
Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Chris Liebing, Pan-Pot, Richie Hawtin, Stephan Bodzin live
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Anthea, Archie Hamilton, Butch, Caleb Calloway, Djebali, Fabio Florido, Federico Gardenghi, Ferro, Gregor Tresher, Guti live, Mahony, Modig, Soulphiction, wAFF, Woody, Yaya

HYTE NYE BERLIN
Monday, December 31 2018, 18:00 – Tuesday, January 01 2019, 18:00
Funkhaus Berlin, Nalepastraße 18, 12459 Berlin, Germany

Line Up: Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Anthea, Archie Hamilton, Butch, Caleb Calloway, Chris Liebing, Djebali, Fabio Florido, Federico Gardenghi, Ferro, Gregor Tresher, Guti live, Mahony, Modig, Pan-Pot, Richie Hawtin, Soulphiction, Stephan Bodzin live, wAFF, Woody, Yaya

HYTE – SINCE 2013 / SOME OF THE ARTISTS THAT PLAYED FOR US SO FAR
Adam Beyer, Andrea Oliva, Agoria, Apollonia, Art Department, Ben Klock, Ben Sims, Benny Rodrigues, Bicep, Bjarki, Black Coffee, Bob Moses, Cajmere, Caribou, Carl Cox, Chris Liebing, Collabs, Craig Richards, Danny Tenaglia, Derrick Carter, Derrick May, DJ Harvey, DJ Koze, DJ Tennis, Dubfire, DVS1, Enzo Siragusa, Erick Morillo, Green Velvet, Gregor Tresher, Guti, Henrik Schwarz, Honey Dijon, Hot Since 82, Jackmaster, James Ruskin, Jeff Mills, Job Jobse, John Talabot, Joseph Capriati, Josh Wink, Kenny Dope, Kevin Saunderson, Laurent Garnier, Len Faki, Loco Dice, Luciano, Maceo Plex, Mano Le Tough, Marcel Dettmann, Marco Carola, Martin Buttrich, Mathew Jonson, Matthew Dear, Matthias Tanzmann, Maya Jane Coles, Mind Against, Monika Kruse, Nastia, Nic Fanciulli, Nick Curly, Nicole Moudaber, Nightmares on Wax, Nina Kraviz, Paco Osuna, Pan-Pot, Peggy Gou, Rebekah, Recondite, Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Robert Hood / Floorplan, ROD, Rodhad, Schwarzmann, Seth Troxler, Sonja Moonear, Speedy J, Steve Rachmad, Tale of Us, The Martinez Brothers, Tiga, Tom Trago, wAFF and many #MORE…

SYDNEY IRISH FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT 10 + 11 NOVEMBER – SYDNEY SHOWGROUND

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With a little over three weeks to go until the 2018 Sydney Irish Festival opens the gates, organisers have today announced performance times and more around the ground action, as well as confirmation that the Wild Geese Trophy, the first fully sanctioned, full format hurling match played outside Ireland will be broadcast live around the world on FOX SPORTS.

The Wild Geese Trophy between 2018 National Hurling League victors Kilkenny and 2017 All Ireland champions and archrivals, Galway, will take place on the final day of the 2018 Sydney Irish Festival over 10 and 11 November 2018 at Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.

Described as “the Riverdance of sport” and a “warrior game with ancient links to Irish history”, hurling has been played for more than 3,000 years and is one of Ireland’s native Gaelic games. Widely considered to be the fastest game on grass, the game consists of two teams of 15 trying to drive a ball down the field with a stick in order to score against each other. Without a doubt, it is one of the fastest, and most high scoring sports played today and is a colourful mix of skill, stamina and bravery.

The design of the Wild Geese Trophy was inspired by the Catalpa Wild Geese Memorial, situated on the beach at Rockingham, Western Australia, from where six Irish Fenian political prisoners were rescued by the American whaler: The Catalpa, in 1876, and followed their leader John Boyle O’Reilly, to Massachusetts. See here for more background and a hi res picture of the trophy.

Micheál Donoghue, Galway senior hurling team manager, said: “This is a great opportunity to get a really high quality game at what would normally be a quiet time of year. Matches against Kilkenny are invaluable because you know that a Brian Cody coached team will be giving it everything and we will approach it exactly the same way in Sydney. We are looking forward to what promises to be a great occasion.”

The 2018 Sydney Irish Festival is a celebration of all things Irish showcasing traditional Irish dance and music with hurling clinics, market stalls, comedy, face painting, marching bands, buskers, amusement rides, player autograph sessions, and plenty of family friendly activities right across the weekend.

On top of the huge variety of around the ground attractions, the Sydney Irish Festival will include musical performances from some of the Emerald Isle’s musical treasures including Damien Dempsey, Mary Black, Lúnasa and Saint Sister, as well as local Irish outfits Hooper & O’Toole, The Irish Rogues and Irish Hooley on Saturday, 10 November.

Set to enthrall our littlest páistí over at the Davis Amphitheatre Family Stage, Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol Show featuring rescue pups, Chase and Marshall and those mischievous yellow twins, B1 and B2 – the Bananas in Pyjamas, will each be performing three shows on Saturday, 10 November.

Playing and performance times are below, and a venue map can be downloaded from here.

Day two on Sunday, 11 November commences with a myriad of family friendly activities and more live music, as well as a curtain raiser match between NSW and Victoria commencing at 1.30pm, before the pre-game welcome parade of the teams into the stadium commences at 3.00pm with the teams taking the field for the Wild Geese Trophy tip-off at 3.30pm.

Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and Paul Sergeant Events (PSE) are thrilled to announce that the full Wild Geese Trophy match on Sunday, 11 November will be shown in Australia on FOX SPORTS More (Foxtel Channel 507*) commencing at 3.30pm AEDT and throughout Asia on FOX Sports Asia and RTE into Ireland (check local guides for details).

FOX SPORTS is committed to bringing a wide variety of sports from around the globe to the homes of Australian sports fans and their support of niche and emerging sports is second to none. Their commitment to the Wild Geese Trophy compliments an already strong suite of emerging sports in November including hockey, gymnastics and lawn bowls. FOX SPORTS is available on Foxtel.

Ahead of the Sydney Irish Festival, the official Business Function will be held at Dockside, Cockle Bay Wharf at midday on Friday, 9 November. Tickets include a three course lunch, beverage package and first class entertainment including RTE Sport’s own Marty Morrissey as MC, a preview of the 2018 Wild Geese Trophy with both team Managers, Brian Cody (Kilkenny) and Micheál Donoghue (Galway), as well as Irish sporting legends Sonia O’Sullivan and Tadhg Kennelly. For tickets and more details, email SIFhospitality@psevents.com.au.

Introductions to hurling, the weekend’s events, artist bio information and hi res photos, can be downloaded from here

Sydney Irish Festival
Sydney Showgrounds, Sydney Olympic Park
Saturday 10 November -and- Sunday 11 November 2018

PLAYING AND PERFORMANCE TIMES

SATURDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2018

CONCERT STAGE
6:30pm – Saint Sister
7:30pm – Lúnasa
8.40pm – Mary Black
10.00pm – Damien Dempsey

DAVIS AMPHITHEATRE – FAMILY STAGE
MC: Gerald Faulkner
11:30am – Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol
12:30pm – Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol
1:30pm – Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol
2:15pm – Bananas in Pyjamas
2:45pm – Cox Academy of Irish Dance
3:15pm – Bananas in Pyjamas
3:45pm – Carey South West Academy of Irish Dance
4:15pm – Bananas in Pyjamas
4:45pm – Fiona-Gaye Moore Academy
6:00pm – Stage Closes

HORDERN SPRUNG – IRISH MUSIC STAGE
11:15am – The Hooleys
12:00pm – Hooper & O’Toole
12:45pm – The Hooleys
1:30pm – Hooper & O’Toole
2:15pm – The Hooleys
3:00pm – Hooper & O’Toole
3:45pm – The Irish Rogues
4:15pm – The Irish Rogues
5:00pm – Gerry Faulkner
5:15pm – The Irish Rogues
6:00pm – Stage Closes

SUNDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2018

DAVIS AMPHITHEATRE – PRE & POST GAME ENTERTAINMENT
12:00pm – Patrick Brady & Dancers
3:00pm – Stage Closes for Hurling Match
5:15pm (post-match) – Blackwater Band

** All times are approximate and subject to change

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE ANNOUNCE DEBUT ARENA DATES FOR MARCH 2019 – WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THOMAS RHETT & MORGAN WALLEN

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Multi-platinum superstar duo FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE announce a string of highly anticipated all-ages arena shows for March 2019, which will take them to the Cairns Convention Centre on Friday 15 March, Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena on Monday 18 March, and Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday 20 March.

No strangers to huge audiences, FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley have played to sold-out stadiums across North America, and are slated to headline the sold-out CMC Rocks QLD 2019 event, Australia’s biggest country music festival. After a scorching debut Rocks appearance in 2016, the award-winning duo have taken the world by storm. Their genre-defying sound is top-shelf, making for an explosive live experience. “Just in case you’ve forgotten, Florida Georgia Line is one of the hottest country acts alive”, said MusicRow Magazine.

As the first country act ever to be Diamond certified (10 million copies sold) with their 11x Platinum breakout ‘Cruise’, FGL are a crossover phenomenon, collaborating with Bebe Rexha on this year’s global chart-topper ‘Meant To Be’, featuring on Hailee Steinfeld and Alesso’s ‘Let Me Go’, plus collaborations with The Chainsmokers on ‘Last Day Alive’, The Backstreet Boys with ‘God, Your Mama, And Me’, Ziggy Marley, Tim McGraw, Nelly, and countless others.

Over the past 6-years, the global entertainers have received honours from the AMAs, ACM Awards, CMA Awards, Billboard Music Awards and CMT Music Awards, surpassed 31 million tracks and more than 4.3 million albums sold while launching entrepreneurial endeavours including their Old Camp whiskey, FGL HOUSE restaurant, Tree Vibez Music publishing company, Tribe Kelley and meet + greet.

“a potent brew of fist-pumping backwoods attitude and gutsy crossover ambition” – Rolling Stone

“The duo’s energy was only matched by near-nuclear heat given back to them.”
– Taste of Country

In Sydney and Melbourne, FGL will bring fellow Statesider THOMAS RHETT along for the ride. One of the hottest stars on the global country scene, Rhett is a platinum-selling chart-topper who has eight No.1 US country hits to his name, and an eclectic catalogue that blends the southern swagger of country music with pop hooks, R&B grooves, soulful strut and the anything-goes attitude of rock. Rhett has played alongside FGL many times, notably opening their 2015 tour Anything Goes.

US hit-maker MORGAN WALLEN also joins the dynamic line-up for all shows. One of country music’s most exciting up and comers, Wallen previously toured with FGL on their Dig Your Roots Tour and collaborated with the duo on the Platinum-certified smash ‘Up Down’, an irresistible thumper that topped the US Country charts. His anticipated follow-up ‘Whiskey Glasses’ is currently climbing the Country radio charts and he’s logged more than 330 million combined digital streams to date.

With a line-up of country powerhouses, these shows promise to be a hit for music-lovers of all ages. Experience the very best that country music has to offer, when Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett descend on arenas across the East Coast next March!

IAN MOSS ANNOUNCES NEW REGIONAL SOLO ACOUSTIC SHOWS

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After sold out shows across Australia, guitar and rock legend Ian Moss has added more dates to his National Solo Intimate and Acoustic Regional Tour in 2019 including wrapping up the tour with a special show in his home town of Alice Springs.

Respected as one of Australia’s most iconic musicians, Ian Moss delivers an unforgettable sound. While primarily recognised as an axeman of tenacity and sweet melodic sensibility, Ian’s distinctive vocal is the essential signature of his soulful, bluesy muse – as it has been since his first tentative foray into music in the early 1970s.

Showcasing songs from his new self-titled album, Mossy will also perform songs from his incredible solo and Cold Chisel catalogue including Tuckers Daughter, Never Before, Telephone Booth, Such A Beautiful Thing, Bow River and many more.

Come and see why Ian Moss is one of the best guitarists and vocalists on the planet.

Friday, 8 February 2019 | Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra NSW
Saturday, 9 February 2019 | Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Wagga Wagga NSW
Friday, 22 February 2019 | Wangaratta Performing Arts Centre, Wangaratta VIC
Saturday, 23 February 2019 | Paramount Theatre, Echuca VIC
Friday, 1 March 2019 | Goldfields Art Centre, Kalgoorlie NSW
Sunday, 3 March 2019 | Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany WA
Wednesday, 6 March 2019 | Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton WA
Friday, 8 March 2019 | Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle WA
Saturday, 9 March 2019 | Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, Bunbury WA
Friday, 15 March 2019 | Capital Theatre, Bendigo VIC
Saturday, 16 March 2019 | Mildura Arts Centre, Mildura VIC
Wednesday, 20 March 2019 | Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mount Gambier SA
Friday, 22 March 2019 | Northern Festival Centre, Keith Michell Theatre, Port Pirie SA
Saturday, 23 March 2019 | Barossa Arts and Convention Centre, Barossa Valley SA
Wednesday, 27 March 2019 | Redland Performing Arts Centre, Cleveland QLD
Friday, 29 March 2019 | Ipswich Civic Theatre, Ipswich QLD
Saturday, 30 March 2019 | Empire Theatre, Heritage Bank Auditorium, Ipswich QLD
Wednesday, 3 April 2019 | Mackay Entertainment Centre, Mackay QLD
Friday, 5 April 2019 | Pilbeam Theatre, Rockhampton QLD
Saturday, 6 April 2019 | Brolga Theatre, Maryborough QLD
Friday, 26 April 2019 | Laycock Street Theatre, Gosford NSW
Saturday, 27 April 2019 | Cessnock Performing Arts Centre, Cessnock NSW
Friday, 3 May 2019 | SkyCity Darwin Concert Lawns, Darwin NT**
Saturday, 4 May 2019 | Araluen Centre, Alice Springs NT

SCOOTER, THE WORLD’S BIGGEST TECHNO BAND, ANNOUNCE AUSTRALIAN TOUR ‘100% SCOOTER – 25 YEARS WILD & WICKED’

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SCOOTER, the biggest techno band in the world and the group behind massive hits like ‘The Logical Song’ and ‘Nessaja’, today announce a very special 25th anniversary tour of Australia – 100% SCOOTER – 25 YEARS WILD & WICKED – to hit our shores this September/October. Already selling out stadiums and arenas across the world with their high-octane anniversary show, SCOOTER will return to Australia for the first time in over 10 years for a spectacular like no other, to match the force and energy that is SCOOTER. Kicking off at The Forum in Melbourne on September 27th, Scooter will then take 100% SCOOTER – 25 YEARS WILD & WICKED to Adelaide’s HQ on September 28th, Sydney’s Roundhouse on September 29th, before closing out at Brisbane’s Eatons Hill Hotel on October 6th.

In their illustrious history, SCOOTER have spent more than 500 weeks in the singles charts and 300 weeks in the album charts, selling over 30 million units along the way. More than 80 gold and platinum records from all over the world. With 23 top ten hits across the world, SCOOTER are undeniably the most successful German techno act of all time. Releasing a staggering 19 studio albums, including the recent 2017 release ‘SCOOTER FOREVER’ on Central Station Records, fans are guaranteed to be delivered hit after hit, including the worldwide sensation ‘The Logical Song’, ‘How Much Is The Fish?’, ‘Nessaja’ alongside more recent singles ‘BORA! BORA! BORA!’

At the heart of the celebrations, the 100% SCOOTER – 25 YEARS WILD & WICKED TOUR will be the biggest world tour SCOOTER have ever embarked on, taking them all the way around the globe and back again.

JON STEVENS TAKES ALL THE HITS OUT ON THE ROAD FOR THE BEST OF JON STEVENS

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The Best Of Jon StevensJon Stevens is hitting the road for a Best Of tour, traversing all the hits of his career, from his solo work, right through to Noiseworks, INXS, The Dead Daisies and even Jesus Christ Superstar. With a back catalogue jam-packed with smash hits, and no shortage of great songs to choose from, the revered singer-songwriter is looking forward to reliving the different times of his musical journey, and sharing those experiences with audiences. Hot off the heels of his latest release, Starlight, which received international acclaimed after its release last year, Jon has picked 2018 as the time to embark on the tour that fans have been asking him to do for years.

“After doing back-to-back albums – WOMAN in 2015 – and then Starlight in 2017, and touring those albums, I played a few of the older songs on those tours, but it was pretty much all new material,” says Jon. “Fans are always asking me to play certain songs that I haven’t done in years, so here we are in 2018 and it just feels like the right time to explore my back catalogue. It’s interesting for me as I always try to keep moving forward, always adding something new, but I have to say that dusting off some of the old tunes has been nothing short of a revelation. While I can’t play every song, as there are way too many, I have chosen my favourites and I think fans will love it.”

With songs like Welcome To The World, Lock N Load, RIP Millie, Don’t Change and Superstar , to name a few included in the setlist, the show is guaranteed to delight. While Jon has been working on the setlist over the festive break, ready to hit the road, he acknowledges that once the tour starts, it will no doubt be a work in progress. “It’s been really difficult as there are so many songs, but I think there we have a good balance,” he says. “But, by the same token, once we start touring I’m sure the fans will have their say in wanting to add to the setlist.”

Jon Stevens hasn’t really stopped working – touring, writing or recording – since he first started out in the industry as a youngster. He already had two #1 singles in New Zealand by the age of 16, and became a household name in Australia as the frontman of Noiseworks in the mid-1980s. Smash singles such as No Lies, Love Somebody, Take Me Back, Touch and In My Youth became staples on Australian airwaves – and still are – and saw Jon and his fellow bandmates tour far and wide. His solo career, and ensuing frontman duties with INXS and The Dead Daisies means that Jon has never rested his on his laurels. The hard-work has paid off though, he is considered one of the country’s premier talents, and understandably so.

For Jon though, it is all about getting out on the road and connecting with fans – the most important part of his job. “My main focus now is getting out and performing all around Australia,” he says. “Time seems to be going by at such a rapid rate and I have missed being on the road in Oz, as I have spent so much time overseas the last couple of years. We are going to play in as many places as possible over the next four months. I also spent January in the studio writing and recording and am well on the way to completing a new album. I will continue to create and experiment and do my very best every time I climb on the stage and share with the fans a moment in time that you only get when you see a performer live.”

Thursday 15th February 2018
The Gov, ADELAIDE SA
www.thegov.com.au

Friday 16th February 2018
VAT2 Beach Party, BUNBURY WA
www.vat2.com.au

Saturday 17th February 2018
Charles Hotel, PERTH WA
www.charleshotel.com.au

Thursday 1st March 2018
Anita’s Theatre, THIRROUL NSW
www.anitastheatrethirroul.com

Friday 2nd March 2018
Hornsby RSL, HORNSBY NSW
www.hornsbyrsl.com.au

Saturday 3rd March 2018
The Cube, CAMPBELLTOWN NSW
www.thecube.net.au

Thursday 8th March 2018
Mingara Recreation Club, TUMBI UMBI NSW
www.mingara.com.au

Friday 9th March 2018
Revesby Workers Club, REVESBY NSW
www.rwc.org.au

Saturday 10th March 2018
Rooty Hill RSL, ROOTY HILL NSW
www.rootyhillrsl.com.au

Friday 16th March 2018
Albury SS&A Club, ALBURY VIC
www.ssaclub.com.au

Saturday 17th March 2018
Chelsea Heights Hotel, CHELSEA HEIGHTS VIC
www.chelseaheightshotel.com.au

Thursday 12th April 2018
Mt Pleasant Hotel, MACKAY QLD
www.mountpleasanttavern.com.au

Friday 13th April 2018
Dalrymple Hotel, TOWNSVILLE QLD
www.dalrymplehotel.com.au

Saturday 14th April 2018
Edge Hill Tavern, CAIRNS QLD
www.edgehilltavern.com.au

Tuesday 24th April 2018
Hamilton Hotel, BRISBANE QLD
www.hamiltonhotel.com.au

Thursday 26th April 2018
Highfields Tavern, TOOWOOMBA QLD
www.highfieldstavern.com

Friday 27th April 2018
Racehorse Hotel, IPSWICH QLD
www.racehorsehotel.com.au

Saturday 28th April 2018
Redland Bay Hotel, REDLAND BAY QLD
www.redlandbayhotel.com.au

Sunday 29th April 2018
The Hoey Moey, COFFS HARBOUR NSW
www.hoeymoey.com.au

Friday 4th May 2018
Villa Noosa Hotel, NOOSA QLD
www.villanoosa.com.au

Saturday 5th May 2018
Bay Central Tavern, HERVEY BAY QLD
www.baycentraltavern.com.au

Sunday 6th May 2018
Surfers Paradise Live, SURFERS PARADISE QLD
www.surfersparadise.com

Friday 11th May 2018
Shoppingtown Hotel, DONCASTER VIC
www.shoppingtownhotel.com.au

Saturday 12th May 2018
Village Green Hotel, MULGRAVE VIC
www.thevillagegreen.com.au

Friday 18th May 2018
Blues On Broadbeach, GOLD COAST QLD
www.bluesonbroadbeach.com

LEE KERNAGHAN ANNOUNCES 2018 DATES ON HIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR BY POPULAR DEMAND, KICKING OFF AT TAMWORTH IN JANUARY

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For country icon Lee Kernaghan, 2017 has been a massive year! Celebrating a milestone 25-years in the industry, including the silver anniversary of his debut ARIA-award winning album Outback Club, the Aussie superstar has spent a solid 12-months on the road, playing sold-out shows around the country. The Boys From The Bush 25th Anniversary Tour saw Lee travel perform in some of his favourite regional towns, some huge metropolitan venues and at some of Australia’s key festivals. The 2017 leg of the tour saw an incredible 25 sell-out shows – fitting for a 25th anniversary tour – wrapping up at The Palms at Crown in Melbourne with two packed houses on the weekend (November 17 & 18).

While some may kick their heels up and rest for a bit, that’s never been Lee Kernaghan’s style, so – due to popular demand – Lee is keeping the party going by announcing a swag of dates for 2018 to ensure The Boys From The Bush 25th Anniversary Tour covers as much of Australia as possible. Kicking off the 2018 dates at Tamworth Country Music Festival, the leg will include a host of other festival dates, as well as some more great suburban shows.

The Boys From The Bush tour features Lee’s classic hits, ballads and rural anthems that have won the country legend a nationwide legion of fans that he prefers to call ‘mates’. With 34 number one hits to his credit, the show celebrates Lee’s career, and even more than that – it celebrates the fans who have been there from the beginning – and joined in along the way.

Lee Kernaghan’s Boys From The Bush 25th Anniversary Tour is an unforgettable experience and a part of Australian music history! Book your tickets early and join the celebration of the epic career of one of this country’s all-time greats.

Tickets to the Boys From the Bush – 25th Anniversary Tour 2018 dates go on sale from today.

THE BOYS FROM THE BUSH 25TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR 2018 DATES

Thursday 25th January 2018

TRECC, TAMWORTH NSW

Tamworth Country Music Festival

www.entertainmentvenues.com.au | (02) 6767 5300

Saturday 17th February 2018

Lake Charlegrark Country Music Marathon, MINIMAY VIC

www.oztix.com.au

Saturday 3rd March 2018

Country Rocks Sydney, BELLA VISTA NSW

www.countryrockssydney.com.au

Saturday 24th March 2018

Crossroads In The Vines, Roche Estate, POKOLBIN NSW

www.crossroadsinthevines.com

Saturday 19th May 2018

Ord Valley Muster, KUNUNURRA NT

www.ordvalleymuster.com.au

Thursday 7th June 2018

Costa Hall, GEELONG VIC

Special guests: The Wolfe Brothers

www.gpac.org.au | (03) 5225 1200

Friday 8th June 2018

Shoppingtown Hotel, DONCASTER VIC

Special guests: The Wolfe Brothers

www.oztix.com.au

Saturday 9th June 2018

Macs Hotel, MELTON VIC

Special guests: The Wolfe Brothers

www.oztix.com.au

Sunday 10th June 2018

Chelsea Heights Hotel, CHELSEA HEIGHTS VIC

Special guests: The Wolfe Brothers

www.oztix.com.au

THE WOLFE BROTHERS – LET’S HIT THE ROAD TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2018

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WEDNESDAY 24TH JANUARY – BLAZES AUDITORIUM @ WESTS

There is no question about it – The Wolfe Brothers 2018 Tamworth Country Music Festival show is going to be one hell of a party! Since launching their rockin’ Let’s Hit The Road Tour earlier in 2017, The Wolfe Brothers have been delighting audiences with all their hits, and a swag of new material, written during their Nashville trip mid-year. Now, the Tassie-favourites are bringing their Let’s Hit The Road show to the Tamworth Country Music Festival for one night only, before announcing more dates for 2018.

The Wolfe Brothers are one of the hardest working country rock bands on the Australian scene today. They haven’t stopped since they smashed onto the scene in 2012 – and they have no plans to start taking it easy. They’ve been out on the road consistently throughout 2017, either with mate Lee Kernaghan, celebrating his 25th Anniversary Tour, or with their own headline shows. The Wolfe Brothers have long been revered for their tight performances and affable approach, and their shows are always a huge party!

The band’s Tamworth Country Music Festival show is going to be something a little bit special. According to lead singer Nick Wolfe, they’ve got a surprise or two in store for fans. “With our new album getting closer and closer, those who attend our Tamworth show can expect an exclusive preview of the new material,” he says. “After all, what better place to road test new songs than in Australia’s country capital. We look forward every year to our Tamworth Festival show and we intend to give everyone who comes along a really good time! Jody Direen will be joining us too, it’s set to be a really great night!”

For bassist Tom Wolfe, getting back to Tamworth Country Music Festival is always a highlight for the band. “Our Tamworth show will be our biggest yet,” he says. “We will be debuting some new songs, and bringing a few special guests – I mean, anything can happen at Tamworth! Tamworth is a melting pot of the Australian country music community. We can not wait to be there with the heat, music and mates.”

The band’s trip to Nashville earlier in the year was a creative powerhouse. “The songwriting on this trip feels like we have stepped up another level,” says guitarist Brodie Rainbird. “We have spent so much time in Nashville over the last couple of years that it is our second home, and we feel very settled and relaxed there now. The past experience of writing the last album there has given us the confidence to approach these songwriting sessions with much more focus on what we want to achieve, in terms of a direction for the next album.”

The Wolfe Brothers most recent album This Crazy Life hit #2 on the ARIA country charts and has spawned three #1 singles, making it 10 singles in a row from the last three albums to hit the #1 spot on the country charts. Their latest smash – a duet with Lee Kernaghan on his single Damn Good Mates – has also spawned airplay around the country.

The Wolfe Brothers forthcoming, as-yet-untitled, fourth studio album is due for release mid-2018.

The Wolfe Brothers Let’s Hit The Road show at the 2018 Tamworth Country Music Festival will certainly be one to remember. The band will be joined by special guest Jody Direen. Tickets are on sale now.

Wednesday 24th January 2018 | 8.30pm
Blazes Auditorium, Wests Leagues, TAMWORTH NSW

Tamworth Country Music Festival 2018

www.wtlc.com.au | (02) 6765 7588

For more information, please visit www.thewolfebrothers.com

THE ANGELS GET READY TO HIT THE ROAD WITH A MASSIVE TOUR FEATURING SOME VERY SPECIAL GUESTS

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ROSE TATTOO, HITMEN DTK, MI-SEX, DIESEL & DAVE WILSON BAND ON SELECT SHOWS

Legendary Aussie rock band The Angels have covered a lot of ground in their career and now they’re heading out on the road to showcase the best bits of it! Celebrating their most recent album release – Brothers Angels & Demons – a collection of their greatest works, the band are getting ready to do what they do best, pack out rooms and play some awesome, loud and unforgettable rock! In what marks almost five decades of rock, the band celebrated with a tell-all biography, penned by industry alumnae Bob Yates, The Angels, giving an insight into the behind-the-scenes happening of the iconic band. And what a five decades it has been – The Angels are still rockin’ harder than ever.

The Brothers, Angels & Demons tour will complement the recently released double album – showcasing audience favourites and some rarities. “The Angels has always been about playing our music live,” says John Brewster. “This show will encompass some aspects that aren’t always a part of the show, like Rick [Brewster] playing some keyboards, some acoustic performances and the odd special guest. These shows will knock the fans out.”

One of the exciting things about the upcoming tour is that it features hand-picked special guests for each show – bands who have been a special part of The Angels’ story over the years. The tour includes guest performances on select shows by Diesel, Rose Tattoo, MI-SEX and Hitmen DTK, as well as the Dave Wilson Band. “We have reached a moment in time when we are celebrating the whole journey,” says John. “These bands are part of that journey. It just seems right to include them in our, and the fans’, celebration.”

This is just the start, with 2018 already shaping up for a big one as well. It will mark 40 years since the release of the band’s ground breaking multi-platinum album Face To Face, which will be a massive celebration in itself. Looking back – and forward – John says the band is all about the music, and all about the fans. Something that hasn’t really changed in almost five decades and is even more paramount today.

“Put simply, there are five musicians who want to be there, who are all writing and recording new music for The Angels and who share a passion for the greatest rock experience ever – a live show,” he says. “Rock on! We couldn’t have done it without the fans. The band has always been about doing it in front of people, writing a new song, and testing it on the audience… you know straight away whether the song works or not. We’re grateful for their part in the whole process. Vive les fans!”

Tickets are on sale now. The Brothers, Angels & Demons double CD pack and the book The Angels by Bob Yates, with Rick Brewster and John Brewster are out now.

For more information, please visit www.theangels.com.au

THE ANGELS JOINED BY SPECIAL GUESTS

Rose Tattoo have a long history with The Angels. “They were stable mates at Alberts when we signed in the mid-1970s, along with AC/DC, Ted Mulry Gang, John Paul Young, Harry Vanda and George Young,” says John. “We have toured many times in the past with the Tatts and want to do it again. They have monster songs and great attitude.” Another nice link is that long-time friend and former The Angels member Bob Spencer will be playing with the Tatts during the tour.

Hitmen DTK were a band who were heavily influenced by The Angels. “Johnny Kannis credits The Angels for introducing them to the suburbs at a time when they were an inner-city band,” says John. “They did many gigs with us around Sydney and are welcome guests.”

In fact, Hitmen DTK’s Johnny says The Angels kick-started their career in the suburbs. “You guys introduced us to the beer barns of Australia and to an audience that loved passionate, adrenalin driven rock n roll, an audience we’d never have gotten on our own,” he says. “Through this first up connection, our big break came when we caught the eye of your producer Mark Opitz who signed on to produce our debut (self-titled) album.”

No strangers to performing together of late, MI-SEX and The Angels have a special shared history, especially given The Angels book author Bob Yates was former manager for the band. “MI-SEX were signed to CBS back when we joined that stable in 1980,” says John. “They were on tour with us in the USA at the same time as us, so we have a shared history. Last year we had them as special guests on our Hard Wired tour and they were fantastic.”

MI-SEX’s Murray Burns remembers the first time the band saw The Angels in the late 1970s at the encouragement of Bob Yates. “The place was jam-packed and their high-energy performance was a revelation to us,” he says. “MI-SEX had a very different sound to them, but watching that show was a crucial beginning to reshaping the energy of what we were doing on stage.”

Diesel came onto The Angels radar a bit later – it was the early 1990s after the launch of his band Johnny Diesel and The Injectors. “They [the band] were managed by our then drummer Brent Eccles,” says John. “In later years, Diesel played on the same bill as us at Day On The Green gigs and others. He joined us on stage at the Chris Bailey benefit in Adelaide’s Thebarton Theatre in 2013, a most memorable though sad occasion. He is a good friend… great to have him with us.”

The newest inclusion, the Dave Wilson Band, impressed Rick Brewster from the outset. “Dave is a fantastic blues-rock guitarist,” he says. “He and his three-piece band play wild versions of Hendrix-Stevie Ray Vaughan-Clapton etc. I met Dave 18-months ago and have since had many sessions with him. He has opened up doors in guitar playing that I never knew existed. He has become a good friend and also teaches my son Jody. Come early, the Dave Wilson Band is not to be missed.”

Friday 13th October 2017

Thebarton Theatre, ADELAIDE SA

Special guest: MI-SEX

www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100

Saturday 14th October 2017

Astor Theatre, PERTH WA

Special guest: MI-SEX

www.astortheatreperth.com | 1300 111 369

Friday 20th October 2017

Enmore Theatre, SYDNEY NSW

Special guests: Diesel & MI-SEX

www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849

Friday 27th October 2017

The Palms at Crown, MELBOURNE VIC

Special guest: Rose Tattoo

www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100

Saturday 28th October 2017

The Palms at Crown, MELBOURNE VIC

Special guest: Rose Tattoo

www.ticketmaster.com.au | 136 100

Friday 3rd November 2017

Country Club, LAUNCESTON TAS

Special guest: Dave Wilson Band

www.tixtas.com.au | 1300 795 257

Saturday 4th November 2017

Wrestpoint Showroom, HOBART TAS

Special guest: Dave Wilson Band

www.tixtas.com.au | 1300 795 257

Friday 10th November 2017

Doyalson RSL, CENTRAL COAST NSW

Special guests: Rose Tattoo & MI-SEX

www.doylo.com.au | (02) 4390 0622

Saturday 11th November 2017

Ettamogah Hotel, KELLYVILLE NSW

Special guests: Rose Tattoo & MI-SEX

www.moshtix.com.au | 1300 438 849

Friday 17th November 2017

South West Rocks Country Club, SOUTH WEST ROCKS NSW

www.rockscountryclub.com.au | (02) 6566 6252

Saturday 18th November 2017

Laurieton United Services Club, LAURIETON NSW

www.laurietonclub.com.au | (02) 6559 9110

Friday 24th November 2017

Panthers Penrith, PENRITH NSW

Special guests: Rose Tattoo & Hitmen DTK

www.ticketek.com.au | 132 849

Saturday 25th November 2017

Waves, WOLLONGONG NSW

Special guests: Rose Tattoo & Hitmen DTK

www.moshtix.com.au | 1300 438 849

Friday 1st December 2017

Eatons Hill Hotel, BRISBANE QLD

Special guests: Rose Tattoo & MI-SEX

www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545

Saturday 2nd December 2017

Nightquarter, GOLD COAST QLD

Special guests: Rose Tattoo & MI-SEX

www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545