Shannon Noll announces “A Million Suns” tour Extensive Australian tour showcases new album,

One of Australia’s best-loved musicians, Shannon Noll, returns to the road this February to take his new record ‘A Million Suns’ to fans all over Australia. Taking in thirty+ dates across six States and Territories, the ‘A Million Suns’ tour will showcase Nollsy at full-throttle; ripped, raw and ready to belt out a selection of brand new tunes and old favourites for adoring fans.

Kicking off at the Charles Hotel in Perth on Friday 24th February, the ‘A Millions Suns’ tour will see Shannon traverse the country from West to East in pumping full-band mode, a departure from the recent stripped-back shows that he performed ‘in the raw’ nation-wide.

“Really looking forward to getting back out on the road to play in front of my fans, it’s been too long”, Noll said today. “I’m really happy with the new show, and I think my set is the strongest it’s ever been. Bring on the first gig!”

Released in October last year, Noll’s fourth studio album ‘A Million Suns’ exploded onto the ARIA Album Chart with a Top 10 debut. Featuring the hit single ‘Switch Me On’, co-written with Benji Madden of Good Charlotte and a staple on FM radio across the country, ‘A Million Suns’ is the highly anticipated result of Shannon’s collaboration with Executive Producer Bryon Jones, who is responsible for Noll’s first two records.

Shannon’s brand new single ‘Living In Stereo’ will hit radio just in time for his first February shows. It’s a cheeky upbeat summer tune with a massive lead guitar break from The Divinyls’ Mark McEntee, which pays homage to some of his previous hits and is sure to have playlists ablaze this season!

With a brand new album under his belt, Shannon is ready and raring to share his impressive live show with music lovers across Australia. Don’t miss your chance to see this one-of-a-kind performer in the flesh!

 

           For ticketing and further information:
http://www.shannonnoll.com.au/
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SHANNON NOLL 2012 TOUR DATES
Tickets on-sale NOW
FEBRUARY
Friday 24                                Charles Hotel, Perth WA
                                                Tickets: 08 9444 1051 or http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/ <http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/>
Saturday 25                           Endeavour Tavern, Lancelin WA
                                               Tickets: 08 9655 1052 or http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/ <http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/>
Sunday 26                              Ravenswood Hotel, Ravenswood WA
                                                Tickets: 08 9537 6054 or http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/ <http://www.bocsticketing.com.au/>
MARCH
Saturday 17                          Hallam Hotel, Hallam VIC
                                               Tickets: 131 700 or http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ <http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/>

Friday 23                               Mingara Recreation Club, Central Coast NSW
                                               Tickets: 02 4349 7888

Saturday 24                          Rooty Hill RSL, Rooty Hill NSW
                                               Tickets: 02 9625 5500 or http://www.rootyhillrsl.com.au/ <http://www.rootyhillrsl.com.au/>

Friday 30                                Castle Hill RSL, Castle Hill NSW
                                                Tickets: 02 8858 4800 or http://www.castlehillrsl.com.au/ <http://www.castlehillrsl.com.au/>

Saturday 31                           North Sydney Leagues Club, North Sydney NSW
                                               Tickets: 02 9245 3000 or http://www.norths.com.au/ <http://www.norths.com.au/>

APRIL
Friday 13                                Mounties, Mt Prichard NSW
                                                Tickets: 02 9822 3566 or http://www.mounties.com.au/ <http://www.mounties.com.au/>

Friday 20                                Canberra Southern Cross Club Events Centre, Canberra ACT
                                                Tickets: 02 6283 7288  or http://www.cscc.com.au/ <http://www.cscc.com.au/>  or http://www.foxtix.com.au/ <http://www.foxtix.com.au/> 

Saturday 21                           The Cube at Campbelltown Catholic Club, Campbelltown NSW
                                                Tickets: 02 4625 0000 or http://www.thecube.net.au/ <http://www.thecube.net.au/>

Friday 27                                Dapto Leagues, Dapto NSW
                                                Tickets: 02 4261 1333

Saturday 28                           Penrith Panthers, Penrith NSW
                                                Tickets: 1800 061 991 or http://www.penrith.panthers.com.au/ <http://www.penrith.panthers.com.au/>
MAY
Friday 4                                    Urban Country Music Festival Opening Night, Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Caboolture QLD
                                                 Tickets: http://www.urbancountry.com.au/ <http://www.urbancountry.com.au/>
Saturday 5                              Yamba Bowling Club, Yamba NSW
                                                 Tickets: 1300 762 545 or http://www.oztix.com.au/ <http://www.oztix.com.au/>

Wednesday 9                         Nautilus Theatre, Port Lincoln SA
                                                 Tickets: 08 8683 5088 or http://www.civichall.com.au/ <http://www.civichall.com.au/>

Thursday 10                             Middleback Theatre, Whyalla SA
                                                 Tickets: 08 8644 7300 or http://www.countryarts.org.au/ <http://www.countryarts.org.au/>
Friday 11                                   Keith Mitchell Theatre, Port Pirie SA
                                                  Tickets: 08 8633 8500 or http://www.countryarts.org.au/ <http://www.countryarts.org.au/>
Saturday 12                              The Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide SA
                                                  Tickets: 1300 GET TIX or http://www.thegov.com.au/ <http://www.thegov.com.au/> or http://www.moshtix.com.au/

Sunday 13                                Sir Robert Helpman Theatre, Mt Gambier SA
                                                  Tickets: 08 8723 8741 or http://www.countryarts.org.au/ <http://www.countryarts.org.au/>
Saturday 19                              Wentworthville Leagues Club, Wentworthville NSW
                                                   Tickets: 02 8868 9200 or http://www.wentyleagues.com.au/ <http://www.wentyleagues.com.au/>

Friday 25                                    Taren Point Hotel, Taren Point NSW
                                                    Tickets: 1300 GET TIX or http://www.moshtix.com.au/ <http://www.moshtix.com.au/>

Saturday 26                              Belmont 16FT Sailing Club, Belmont NSW
                                                   Tickets: 02 4945 0888 or http://www.16s.com.au/ <http://www.16s.com.au/>

JUNE
Saturday 9                               Bathurst Panthers, Bathhurst NSW
                                                  Tickets: 02 6330 0600

Sunday 10                                    Dubbo RSL, Dubbo NSW
                                                      Tickets: 02 6882 4411 or http://www.dubborsl.com.au/ <http://www.dubborsl.com.au/>

Friday 22                                    Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury NSW
                                                    Tickets: 02 6051 3051 or http://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/ <http://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/>
Saturday 23                               Wagga Wagga Civic Centre, Wagga Wagga NSW
                                                    Tickets: 02 6926 9688 or http://www.civictheatre.com.au/ <http://www.civictheatre.com.au/>

Friday 29                                      Fitzy’s Loganholme, Logan QLD
                                                     Tickets: 07 3209 8022 or www.fitzys.com.au/loganholme <http://www.fitzys.com.au/loganholme>
Saturday 30                                Twin Towns Services Club, Gold Coast QLD
                                                     Tickets: 1800 014 014 or http://www.twintowns.com.au/ <http://www.twintowns.com.au/>

Attack! Attack! + The Cab + River City Extension Sidewave announced!

Hailed as the British flag bearers for the post hardcore movement ATTACK! ATTACK!  is the latest act from the UK blowing away audiences and creating a feverish buzz across the globe.

ATTACK! ATTACK! is set to continue their rapid rise on the back of their sophomore album ‘The Latest Fashion’ with Rock Sound declaring the album to “Blow the cobwebs from your speakers” and Killyourstereo.com calling it “beautifully crafted and pulled off with finesse”.  It’s Australia's turn to witness what all the fuss is about.

From the hallways of Las Vegas’ Liberty High School to the cover of Alternative Press THE CAB has been on a wild ride that has no end in sight. The release of their sophomore album, Symphony Soldier, is receiving rave reviews with absolutepunk calling it a “Masterpiece” and Music Tone declaring it “a must have in any music collection”.  This is just the beginning for THE CAB.

Masters of the art of story telling RIVER CITY EXTENSION embody passion and genuine ambition with their unique take on indie folk. Possessing high-spirited melodies with sincere ballads its easy to see why the world is captivated by RIVER CITY EXTENSION, with Paste Magazine calling their latest album ‘The Unmistakable Man’ “A kind of secret that can’t be kept for long”.

A Rocket To The Moon + The Ready Set + Summer Set + The Dangerous Summer

A ROCKET TO THE MOON has never had an interest in pigeonholing themselves into one genre. With a penchant for monstrous sing-along choruses A ROCKET TO THE MOON has firmly established themselves as one of pop rocks most exciting acts.

A ROCKET TO THE MOON’s debut album “On Your Side” showcases their versatility from heartfelt piano ballads to dance floor anthems with Alternative press calling it “a hook –filled album that’s as diverse as it is refreshing”.

Jordan Witzigreuter, the force behind the mammoth pop sound of THE READY SET is taking over stereos and mosh pits across the globe. THE READY SET’s debut album ‘I’m Alive, I’m Dreaming’ showcases a lifetime of influences from pop, techno and rock whilst displaying Witzigreuter’s abilities - he plays every instrument on the record.

At the forefront of the new wave of pop rock bands is Arizona’s THE SUMMER SET whom are consistently evolving and refining their sound.  Veering into previously unchartered territory their new album ‘Everything Is Fine’ is “one that will make future bands say hey, let's make out music sound like that.” Absolutepunk

THE DANGEROUS SUMMER have crafted a throwback to the days when music was charged with hope and contained a much-needed brand of sincerity. This is evident on the bands stunning sophomore album ‘War paint which is one of the “most beautiful and honest creations that has been released in a long time” – Killyourstereo.com

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For all tour enquiries please contact Chris O’Brien: chris@soundwavefestival.com

Presented by Soundwave Touring

Ronan Keating At State Theatre, Sydney, Australia

The State Theatre in the heart of Sydney presented Ronan Keating tonight - on this Australia Day.

We learn that Keating has quite a bit to say about the entertainment industry when he's not performing on stage or producing new records in a studio...

The music industry is entering a brave new world this year, says Irish performing artist Ronan Keating.

Subscription music websites, the shrinking of traditional media and the rise of social networking sites are just some of the challenges forcing change on the industry, the judge of The X Factor says.

"It looks like that's the way it's going to go and it's scary and it's tough but you have to embrace it," the former Boyzone singer tells news media.

"Record companies made a big mistake [in] not embracing the internet when it first happened," he says.

TV shows such as The X Factor and Australian Idol play and important role in the biz he says.

"I think it's great … when the record companies are struggling and there's not enough money out there to go and discover people," he says.

"If you're an up-and-coming star and you want to do well, then a show like The X Factor is really important." 

Keating is now looking to expand his horizons into the movie industry.

"I've gone to a lot of auditions over the year and I've just never been ready and I have never been good enough," he says. "[But] I feel over the last two years, I've grown into my skin and feel comfortable … to prove to people that I can act."

Last year he scored his first acting gig in the musical Goddess, due to be released this year.

Keating is ready for the hard yards ahead of him.

"It's harder for someone, like a singer, to prove they can be an actor because people immediately want to say, 'Oh, he's no good," Keating says. "Someone like Harry Connick jnr has totally established himself as an actor, probably more than a singer … Jon Bon Jovi has made some films along the way and he's done well."

Support Act: Sharon Corr

Sharon was brilliant tonight and was certainly the calibre of talent worthy of opening a show for Ronan Keating.

She performed 'So Young', 'Joy Of Live' and 'Radio'.

Bio of Sharon Corr

Grammy Nominee/Brit Award Winner, singer/songwriter and violinist – hugely successful both as a member of legendary Irish group The Corrs and now as a solo artist.

Much has been written about the incredible talent for melodies  The Corrs  exhibited throughout their 15 year long career. Their unique blend of Celtic/Pop/Rock sold over 40 million albums. 

They toured arenas and stadiums across the globe.  With a string  of massively successful albums and singles played to this day like Runaway, So Young, Radio, Breathless  - The Corrs have been a household name on every continent.   “Music is what makes me tick“ says Sharon and true to that when The Corrs took time off  to focus on their growing families, Sharon – while having her own  2 children - began to write and record her debut solo album  ”Dream Of You“ released in 2010.

“Dream Of You“ is a collection of beautifully crafted, melodic pop gems, a remarkable debut that demands to be listened to in full – each story and melody flowing seamlessly into the next. Album features a stunning version of Mna na hEireann with legend Jeff Beck. If the hits Sharon wrote for The Corrs were her songs of innocence her solo album can be described as her songs of experience.

Sharon has relished her new role as a solo artist: playing festivals such as Glastonbury and the Isle of Wight and touring extensively. Music remains Sharon’s great passion and it is simply who she is and what she does.

Sharon continues to support the causes she believes in. The Corrs were ambassadors of Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Campaign, they took part in Live 8, Pavarotti and Friends for  The Children of Liberia and The Prince’s Trust 2004. They also supported the families and victims of the Omagh bombing. In recognition of their work the band members were awarded MBEs.

Today Sharon is the face of OXFAM Ireland with their recently launched campaign Make Space for OXFAM, she is also a patron of Console – who help prevent suicide and council the suicide bereaved.

Bio of Ronan Keating

With those dazzling poster-boy looks, Ronan Keating became one of Europe's most endearing stars as the leader of the Irish boy band Boyzone. The five Irish lads in Boyzone, who made their debut in 1993, built their charismatic style into one of the biggest European pop/rock acts of the '90s. But before he was winning over the world, Keating was a middle-class kid living in Dublin. Born Ronan Patrick John Keating on March 3, 1977, he was the last of four children in the Keating household. His father, Gerry, was a pub owner and his mother, Marie, was a hairdresser, so financially the Keating family was trying to make ends meet.

The working trudge instilled the desire to work in the youngest Keating. While working in a local shoe store, he noticed a search advertisement for an Irish Take That. The 14-year-old beat out 300 hopefuls with his own rendition of the Cat Stevens song "Father and Son" and was headed toward becoming a celebrity. Boyzone released four albums, every one debuting at number one in the U.K. They released 16 singles, each one charting in the Top Three on the U.K. charts. Most notably, Americans will recognize this five-piece as the dashing young men singing behind U2's Bono in "The Sweetest Thing" video.

Six years into being part of one of the U.K.'s brightest and biggest-selling pop bands, Keating searched for an alternate creative outlet. He began managing another male pop group called Westlife. He married Irish model Yvonne Connelly in April 1998 and the following year they had a son, Jack. Musically, however, Keating's intentions stayed in tune with his internal spirit. He couldn't possibly steer clear of the media spotlight for long and something positive was bound to come of it. He recorded his debut solo effort in early 2000 under the craftsmanship of artists such as Bryan Adams and Barry Gibb. His sensual and childlike persona was full-fledged. He is a working songsmith with the utmost class, and counterparts like Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow might be considered a bit shy of such inborn grace. Ronan was issued overseas in mid-2000, and a U.S. version followed in October.

For 2002's Destination, Keating collaborated with songwriter and ex-New Radicals frontman Gregg Alexander. This album was another smash overseas with hit singles such as "I Love It When We Do" and "I've Got My Heart on You," yet it failed to see a release in the States. Two years later, Keating issued Turn It On. His rendition of Terence Trent D'Arby's "Let Her Down Easy" and songs co-written with Deacon Blue's Ricky Ross were featured in another mature set from the former boy band singer. 10 Years of Hits followed in 2005, and a year later Keating released the studio album Bring You Home. In 2009 Keating released the heartfelt tribute album Songs for My Mother, which was dedicated to his late mother, Marie, who had passed away from breast cancer in 1998. Keating released a collection of duets, appropriately titled Duet, in 2010. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, Rovi

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Websites

Ronan Keating official website

http://www.ronankeating.com/

Sharon Corr

http://www.sharoncorr.com/

State Theatre

www.statetheatre.com.au

Michael Coppel Presents

http://www.coppel.com.au/

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Australia Day 2012 At Bondi Beach, Sydney - Havaianas Thong Challenge

About 120,000 Australians enjoyed much of their Australia Day at Bondi Beach today, with over 1000 purchasing giant Havaianas thongs.

The overcast conditions prevented the participants from breaking last years world record of 2068 giant inflatable Havaianas in a line but there was no shortage of enthusiasm.

North Bondi foundation nipper Paul Mangioni and current nipper Duke Wieland didn't let the wet weather and muggy conditions stop them from having a go.

Bondi Beach, Bronte, and Tamarama beaches and parks were all alcohol-free zones, in a preventive measure to stop any trouble before it started - thong bearer or not.

This years Havaianas Thong Challenge was a little different - From the beach to the backyard was the pitch.

The thong challenge organisers are keen to see your photos from the beach with their thong and photos can be submitted via their Havaianas Australia Facebook.

2012 Beach activities included:

Havaianas Paddle Challenge (Paddling Race)

Havaianas Dash For Thongs (Beach Flags)

Giant Havaianas Relay (Running Race)

Most folks were happy just to enjoy a swim and have a bit of a sun bake, with the organisers there garner publicity.

Having a go is the Aussie way, so well done to everyone for spending some time at beautiful Bondi Beach today.

Websites

Havaianas Thong Challenge: Australia Day 2012

www.havaianasthongchallenge.com.au

Waverley Council

http://www.waverley.nsw.gov.au/

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Bondi Beach Directory

http://www.bondibeachdirectory.com/

Ali Campbell's UB40 With Billy Ocean Big Mountain At State Theatre, Sydney

Ali Campbell

The State Theatre in the heart of Sydney presented Ali Campbell's UB40 Tour with special guests Billy Ocean and Big Mountain.

If you enjoy the sounds of reggae and Caribbean music then you would have loved this.

The voice that was behind the hits "Red Red Wine" and "Can't Help Falling In Love" is now on stage singing to a different tune, nonetheless one that will still resonate strongly with audiences.

McManus Entertainment promotional pitch...

McManus Entertainment is delighted to announce Ali Campbell's UB40 Australian Tour featuring special guests Billy Ocean, plus Big Mountain featuring Junior Marvin. With shows in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, this is a show not to be missed for lovers of Reggae and Caribbean music.

With one of the world’s most distinctive and recognisable voices, Ali Campbell, the ex-UB40 ...frontman and original vocalist of massive worldwide hits "Red Red Wine", "Kingston Town" and "Can’t Help Falling In Love", returns to Australia with his new band. As lead singer with the world-renowned group UB40, Campbell has sold over 70 million records worldwide, toured across the globe, notched up four number No. 1 worldwide singles, over 40 Top 40 UK singles, released 24 studio albums and received an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement.

Having sold over 30 million records worldwide Grammy-winning Billy Ocean has created a distinct and unique sound with hits like “Love Really Hurts Without You”, “Caribbean Queen”, “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going” and one of the biggest hits of the 80’s, “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car”.

Big Mountain helped catapult Jamaican music to the mainstream with their cover of Peter Frampton’s “Baby I Love Your Way”. The group sold over a million copies of their album Unity featuring the smash hits “Sweet Sensual Love” and “Baby, I Love Your Way”. Joining Big Mountain on stage is Junior Marvin. Hailing from Bob Marley and The Wailers he first appeared on Marley’s legendary album Exodus and all Bob Marley and The Wailers albums since then.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see some of reggae’s best and well-loved artists in an intimate setting on one special night!

Background on Ali Campbell and UB40...

Ali Campbell, his brother and some mates began UB40 in the late 1970's in a basement in Birmingham. He started the band to promote his love of reggae.

With the strong political sentiment in their music, UB40 reflected angrily on Margaret Thatcher's Britain. He tells the press "We were quite angry, we felt like we'd been thrown away". Their message was obviously heard, as their phones were tapped by MI5. UB40 would go on to sell more than 70 million records around the world and produce 40 top ten hits in Britain.

In January 2008 he had an acrimonious split with the band. He was replaced by brother Duncan, but the pair have apparently not spoken since.

Ali Campbell is in Australia with his new band, still performing hits like Red Red Wine and Kingston Town.

Big Mountain

Billy Ocean

UB 40

Websites

State Theatre

www.statetheatre.com.au

UB 40

http://www.ub40.co.uk/

Ali Campbell

www.alicampbell.net

Billy Ocean

http://www.billyocean.co.uk/

McManus Entertainment

www.mcmanusentertainment.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Go Backstage at Sydney Festival 2012 with STVDIO

With only days until Sydney Festival 2012 is unleashed throughout the city, STVDIO is thrilled to be your backstage pass to all the biggest names and events. Available online and televised every night at 8.25pm, Foxtel’s arts channel will premiere exclusive behind-the-scenes episodes of Sydney Festival TV beginning this Saturday 7 January.

The STVDIO team will be getting up close and personal with the most exciting events and stars of the 2012 program throughout the three weeks of the Festival. Each nightly episode will give you a dynamic insight into this year’s performances and their creators including Festival First Night, Meow Meow, Megan Washington, iOTA, The Boys, ‘Tis Pity She’s A Whore and many more.
Sydney Festival TV will also be available on the STVDIO website, updated daily with new episodes to watch and share. Visit http://www.stvdio.com.au/

STVDIO will also be available on the STVDIO website, updated daily with new episodes to watch and share. Visit http://www.stvdio.com.au/

Throughout January STVDIO will also be broadcasting eight special episodes called Australian Innovation, showcasing how an artform transforms from creative concept to an audience. The premiere episodes will feature Sydney Festival’s Artistic Director Lindy Hume interviewing Australian artists including conductor Richard Gill, indigenous playwright and director Wesley Enoch, performer Meow Meow and photographer William Yang.

Sydney Festival TV
Nightly at 8.25pm
7 – 29 January 2012
STVDIO (Channel 132)
Also available daily at www.stvdio.com.au/
STVDIO

WATCH: Thyestes

                                                            WATCH: I’m Your Man

                                                  WATCH: iOTA – Young, Hard and Solo

                                                              WATCH: The Boys

GLEN WASHINGTON RELEASES NEW LOVERS ROCK ALBUM

HOLLYWOOD, FL, JAN. 24, 2012: Reggae celebrity
 Born in Clarendon, Jamaica, Glen Washington became a household name when his romantic hit, "Kindness for Weakness" climbed international charts in 1998 and remained one of the most beloved lovers rock singles in Jamaican music history. From there, his warm vocal tone helped create the blueprint for the modern, melodic lovers rock sound that continues to populate the most sought-after romantic reggae compilations in America, Jamaica and the United Kingdom.

Washington won "Best Reggae Male Vocalist" and "Best New Reggae Artist" at the 1998 Reggae Soca Music Awards, and won "Reggae Album of the Year" at the 2000 Reggae Soca Music Awards.

An audio preview of Glen Washington’s new album is available on iTunes.apple.com, and can be accessed by the URL link below: http://itunes.apple.com/album/its-a-love-thing/id496026981?v0=9988&ign-mpt=uo%3D1

Recipient of numerous industry awards, Glen Washington helped to establish the smooth-groove reggae sound that dominates the modern lovers rock world today. The new album, produced by Kemar ‘Flava’ McGregor, continues Washington’s legacy as an all-time great romantic crooner, who has remained popular with female listeners across the globe – especially around Valentine’s Day season.

KEMAR MCGREGOR RELEASES REGGAE ALBUM WITH GLEN WASHINGTON
Glen Washington released a new collection of romantic songs, titled "It’s A Love Thing," Wednesday, January 18, 2012 on iTunes.

Soundwave Pirate Radio is launching!

Soundwave Festival is thrilled to announce the launch of ‘SOUNDWAVE PIRATE RADIO’.  An online radio station streaming 24/7 packed with exclusive interviews, daily news updates and fist pumping tracks from all your favourite Soundwave artists.

Exclusive to Soundwave Pirate radio will be ‘HAUGMETAL’ a weekly 2-hour metal show hosted by none other than Andrew Haug, every Thursday night from 8pm – 10pm.

“Hornz Up! Super psyched to be bringing you a weekly dose of smashing tunes from all things Soundwave. You’ll also hear from some of the godliest names in the biz taking part in this monstrous metallic gathering. If 2012 is the year the world ends? Then jump right in and let the metal flow with ‘HAUGMETAL” \m/ - Andrew Haug

‘SOUNDWAVE PIRATE RADIO’ launches on Thursday January 26^th January 8pm with ‘HAUGMETAL’. Tune in via www.soundwavefestival.com

Big Day Out promoter Ken West has had a rough year.

Big Day Out promoter Ken West has had a rough year. In the last twelve months he has parted ways with business partner Viv Lees, drastically re-shaped the 2012 events and, only yesterday, announced that the Auckland leg of the BDO will be scrapped indefinitely.

Over the last few weeks he has given a number of candid interviews in which he has discussed everything from the near collapse of his festival dream to the destabilising effects of competing events such as Soundwave.

FasterLouder met up with West for a tour around the re-modelled Gold Coast site and to talk to him about the year that’s been, dealing with Kanye West’s people, not booking New Order and what happened the year that Nirvana didn’t headline Big Day Out

The lead-up to Big Day Out 2012 must have caused you plenty of headache, Ken – what are your thoughts now that everything and everyone’s locked in and good to go?

These large-scale events involve a massive amount of funding, don’t get anything from the government and have to totally rely on people buying tickets – it has to be seriously re-looked that music needs support just as much, if not more, than an Indy race, a sporting event or a horse thing. A myriad of things get funding whereas we get shoved to one side; more importantly, we don’t have a recording industry anymore – we’re left in cyberspace to fend for ourselves.

Rock and Roll is more cool than Indy cars going around and around – this is where the BDO leverage comes in: because of that 20-year legacy, we can actually communicate with people on a high political and business level. That’s the reality at the moment: everyone’s suffering from overspending or lack of attendance. We won’t pay so much and we rely on our audience, and then get buffeted by “you couldn’t deliver the big acts” or “you pay for the big acts, but you can’t afford it.” There seem to be two ways of going broke, but not two solutions, so we need to find more solutions.

What’s your favourite Big Day Out so far?
Hopefully it’s in the future, but 2010 was my favourite BDO year because I’ve had so many friends on the road – it was so massive and so easy. 2000 was a great year with Red Hot Chili Peppers; 1997 was an amazing year with Soundgarden closing and The Prodigy and The Offspring on the main stage. I often find for myself that the best years are with bands that have done it before.

BEHIND THE SCENES: David Guetta, Titanium ft. Sia

Check out this great behind the scenes look at the latest clip from David Guetta - Titanium ft Sia! The director takes us through the sci-fi styled clip.
www.youtube.com/v/h2GVwqVUcW0

THE MISSION IN MOTION ADDED TO SW12STRICTLY LIMITED TICKET RELEASE IN BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE

As we close in on Australia Day what better way to celebrate than adding another Australian artist for Soundwave 2012…welcome to THE MISSION IN MOTION who will be playing all shows (ex Melbourne).

There is a strictly limited ticket release in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne on Tuesday 24 January at 6pm local time. Tickets will be available through www.oztix.com.au.

 

Friends, Rockers, Countrymen! Lend us your ears and we'll subject them to loud rock music.

Tighten your togas, strap on the dancing sandals and join us in this Roman edition of Soundwave; featuring our biggest line-up yet!

Joining the already gargantuan 2012 lineup is:

Friends, Rockers, Countrymen! Lend us your ears and we'll subject them to loud rock music.

Tighten your togas, strap on the dancing sandals and join us in this Roman edition of Soundwave; featuring our biggest line-up yet!

Joining the already gargantuan 2012 lineup is:

SYSTEM OF A DOWN

SLIPKNOT

LIMP BIZKIT / MARILYN MANSON / A DAY TO REMEMBER /BUSH / MACHINE HEAD / LAMB OF GOD / BAD RELIGION / TRIVIUM / ALTER BRIDGE / IN FLAMES / LOSTPROPHETS / STAIND / ANGELS & AIRWAVES / COBRA STARSHIP / THE USED / WEDNESDAY 13 / YOU ME AT SIX / DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT / UNEARTH / UNWRITTEN LAW / COAL CHAMBER / STRUNG OUT / DASHBOARD CONFESSIONAL / THURSDAY / FOREVER THE SICKEST KIDS / RAISED FIST / DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN / ZAKK WYLDE’S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY / MASTODON / UNDEROATH / SAVES THE DAY / CIRCA SURVIVE / STEEL PANTHER / THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER / THE PRETTY RECKLESS / CATHEDRAL / SHADOWS FALL /  TONIGHT ALIVE / FIREWORKS / JACK'S MANNEQUIN / MESHUGGAH / THE SISTERS OF MERCY / ENTER SHIKARI / FOUR YEAR STRONG / BLACK VEIL BRIDES / MADINA LAKE / ZEBRAHEAD / HATEBREED / BIOHAZARD / MOTIONLESS IN WHITE / BREAK EVEN / HEAVEN SHALL BURN / CKY/ TIMES OF GRACE / SWITCHFOOT/ STREET DOGS / PARADISE LOST / GOJIRA / KVELERTAK / LETLIVE / HELLYEAH / CRO-MAGS / YOUR DEMISE / KITTIE / A ROCKET TO THE MOON / THE READY SET / THE MENZINGERS / DREAM ON, DREAMER /ATTACK! ATTACK! / DREDG / THE SMOKING HEARTS / THE SUMMER SET / THE CAB / BLACK TIDE / HYRO DA HERO / HOLY GRAIL / RELIENT K / VERSA EMERGE / THESE KIDS WEAR CROWNS / CONDITIONS / HEROES FOR HIRE / KILL HANNAH / THE DANGEROUS SUMMER / CHIMAIRA / FRAMING HANLEY / THE MISSION IN MOTION / WATAIN / ROYAL REPUBLIC / I AM THE AVALANCHE / TURISAS / RIVER CITY EXTENSION / CHERRI BOMB

SOUNDWAVE FESTIVAL VENUES AND DATES

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2012

SATURDAY 25                    BRISBANE, RNA SHOWGROUNDS – SOLD OUT!

SUNDAY 26                        SYDNEY, OLYMPIC PARK – SOLD OUT!

FRIDAY 2                             MELBOURNE, SHOWGROUNDS – SOLD OUT!

SATURDAY 3                       ADELAIDE, BONYTHON PARK

MONDAY 5                         PERTH, CLAREMONT SHOWGROUNDS

Tickets on sale now through www.soundwavefestival.com www.oztix.com.au & Oztix outlets & www.ticketek.com.au 132 849

*All shows are licensed and all ages
*Venue and lineup subject to change

For more information head to http://www.soundwavefestival.com/