Leftfield in Melbourne
Frontier Touring have confirmed Australian club shows for iconic British electronic outfit Leftfield, playing Melbourne’s 170 Russell and Sydney’s Metro Theatre this month. These performances replace previously announced Melbourne and Sydney winery shows by an alternative promoter which have been cancelled due to circumstances beyond the artist’s control. Leftfield’s already announced Perth and New Zealand shows will proceed as...
Pierce Brothers at The Grand
Pierce Brothers have taken their music from busking on the streets of Melbourne to the world. Their irresistible energy and world-class live shows have generated a word-of-mouth buzz not seen for some time. The acclaimed live act has been shaking dance floors and selling out rooms across UK, Europe, Canada and the United States, and they’re about to go off again in their native land of Oz. Comprising twin brothers Jack and Pat Pierce,...
Heritage Blues
Join us for Blues and Swing on Easter Sunday, 27th March. Come on down to the Mornington Peninsula for some great blues, food, swing dancing, wine and Jive. You’re about to be treated to one of the Peninsula most talented piano and organ players, John Wade, who’ll jump on stage as a special guet. Start your laid back Sunday afternoon wining and dining with friends. Then continue groovin’ into the afternoon with us. Join Melbourne’s...
Kim Churchill and the British pub grub
By BILLY DIXON MINT: I heard your track Single Spark on Triple J on the way into work this morning. How important was Triple J to your recent success? It’s aimed at a slightly younger demographic – is that who you were intentionally trying to target, or were you just seizing opportunities as they came along? KIM: To be honest I love most of what is played on Triple J. The more I travel the world, the more I realise how cool it...
Thirsty Merc
By BILLY DIXON “I don’t know if anyone really thinks five years ahead in any tangible way… I’ve taken a long term approach to being a musician and my career with this band.” It’s a solid answer to a seemingly innocuous question asking what Rai Thistlethwayte has been doing with his life over the last half-decade or so. Far from laying low, hiding from the spotlight in some small outback town, Rai’s been immersing himself in the...