The Trews announce Australian tour!

Monday 4th July 2011
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The Trews announce Australian tour!
Canada’s premier rock outfit brings their unique sound back to Australia
Acclaimed Canadian rock band The Trews are thrilled to announce that they will once again grace Australian shores for a run of dates through NSW, SA, VIC and QLD this September and October.

The Trews wowed Australian audiences with their dynamic live shows earlier this year, when they played a string of packed out residencies in Sydney and Melbourne. East Coast music lovers were shown exactly why The Trews are one of Canada’s premier live music acts, with the band delivering show after show of flawless rock.

The four-piece outfit released their fourth studio album “Hope & Ruin” Bumstead/Code One (MGM) in Australia last month and have secured extensive airplay with the title track across the Triple M network nationally and Music Max. The powerful single “Hope & Ruin” was also synched for a major network promotion that aired for the month of May on Network Ten’s digital channel ONE.

On the American release of “Hope & Ruin”, Performer Magazine hailed the band as “… without a doubt, the greatest rock band of their generation”. US music website Alternative Addiction shared a similar sentiment, saying that “The band is too good for fans of great music not to enjoy”, and promising fans that they will “… find songs on this album that you’ll love for years…”.

Australian rock website Sludge Factory recently raved about The Trews’ record and live performances, saying that “Hope & Ruin is an album of love, loss, redemption and faith.  It is very polished and translates well from the kick-ass recent live show I saw them play at The Sando in Sydney”.
The Trews, who have toured with the likes of The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses and KISS, are one of Canada’s hardest working and best-loved bands. They have claimed two Gold certified albums and, with “Hope & Ruin”, a huge eleven Top 10 singles including two chart –toppers.

Fresh from touring their home turf with Kid Rock, The Trews are delighted to be heading back to their ‘second home’ later this year. Be sure to catch The Trews in action, for a truly jaw-dropping live music experience!

 
“HOPE & RUIN” is available online and from all good record stores NOW!

For more information, head to http://www.thetrewsmusic.com/
Or check out www.bumstead.com/the_trews.html

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THE TREWS AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES: September/October 2011
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TICKETS ON-SALE – TUESDAY 5TH JULY
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Wednesday 14th September 2011: The Great Northern – Newcastle NSW
(02) 4927 5728 or http://www.thegreatnorthern.com.au/ <http://www.thegreatnorthern.com.au/> 

Thursday 15th September 2011: The Brass Monkey – Cronulla NSW (Acoustic show)
(02) 9544 3844 or http://www.oztix.com.au/ <http://www.oztix.com.au/>  or http://www.brassmonkey.com.au/ <http://www.brassmonkey.com.au/> 

Friday 16th September 2011: Old Manly Boatshed – Manly NSW
(02) 9977 4443 or http://www.oztix.com.au/ <http://www.oztix.com.au/> 

Saturday 17th September 2011: Sydney Fringe Festival, Notes Live – Newtown NSW
(02) 9557 5111 or http://www.oztix.com.au/ <http://www.oztix.com.au/>  or http://www.noteslive.net.au/ <http://www.noteslive.net.au/> 

Sunday 18th September 2011: Beaches – Thirroul NSW
(02) 4267 2288 or http://www.beacheshotel.com.au/ <http://www.beacheshotel.com.au/> 

Thursday 22nd September 2011: Jive – Adelaide SA
(08) 8211 6683 or http://www.oztix.com.au/ <http://www.oztix.com.au/>  or http://www.jivevenue.com/ <http://www.jivevenue.com/> 

Friday 23rd September 2011: Cherry Bar – Melbourne VIC
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Saturday 24th September 2011: Cherry Bar – Melbourne VIC
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Sunday 25th September 2011: Cherry Bar – Melbourne VIC
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Wednesday 28th September 2011: The Great Northern – Newcastle NSW
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Thursday 29th September 2011: The Vault – Windsor NSW (Acoustic show)
(02) 4587 8146 or http://www.vault146.com.au/ <http://www.vault146.com.au/> 

Friday 30th September 2011: Old Manly Boatshed – Manly NSW
(02) 9977 4443 or http://www.oztix.com.au/ <http://www.oztix.com.au/> 

Saturday 1st October 2011: The Brass Monkey – Cronulla NSW (Acoustic show)
(02) 9544 3844 or http://www.oztix.com.au/ <http://www.oztix.com.au/>  or http://www.brassmonkey.com.au/ <http://www.brassmonkey.com.au/> 

Thursday 6th October 2011: Byron Bay Brewery – Byron Bay NSW
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Friday 7th October 2011: The Zoo – Brisbane QLD
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Saturday 8th October 2011: Spotted Cow – Toowoomba QLD
(07) 4639 3264 or http://www.spottedcow.com.au/ <http://www.spottedcow.com.au/>

Wednesday 12th October 2011: The Great Northern – Newcastle NSW
(02) 4927 5728 or http://www.thegreatnorthern.com.au/ <http://www.thegreatnorthern.com.au/> 

Thursday 13th October 2011: The Brass Monkey – Cronulla NSW (Acoustic show)
(02) 9544 3844 or http://www.oztix.com.au/ <http://www.oztix.com.au/>  or http://www.brassmonkey.com.au/ <http://www.brassmonkey.com.au/> 

Friday 14th October 2011: Old Manly Boatshed – Manly NSW
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Saturday 15th October 2011: The Gaelic Club – Sydney NSW
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Sydney Blues & Roots Festival delivers Baby Animals

Sunday 3rd July 2011
Sydney Blues & Roots Festival
delivers a stellar final bill
Baby Animals confirmed to headline event from 27th-30th October
New additions include Diesel, Folk Uke (USA), Abby Dobson,
 Kim Churchill & Tim Chaisson (Canada)!

The Sydney Blues & Roots Festival has today revealed a final roster that showcases a selection of the most outstanding local and international blues, roots, rock, folk and acoustic acts on the music scene. In what can only be described as a major coup, iconic home-grown rockers BabyAnimals will headline the four-day event, taking place from Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th October in Windsor, in Sydney’s North-West.

Baby Animals have been hard at work since reforming in 2007, having recently performed for His Holiness the Dalai Lama in their hometown of Perth. One of Australia’s most revered rock bands, and featuring the stunning voice of Suze DeMarchi, Baby Animals promise to bring a taste of true rock n’ roll grit to Sydney’s premier blues event.

On the back of the release of his latest studio album ‘Under The Influence’, prolific local singer/songwriter Diesel joins the line-up for the first time this October. With two ARIA No.1 albums and multiple awards under his belt, Diesel will take the stage to celebrate his silver jubilee and is sure to deliver a terrific and memorable performance.

The daughters of music royalty, Folk Uke (USA) is Cathy Guthrie (daughter of Arlo Guthrie) and Amy Nelson (daughter of Willie Nelson). The duo combines sweet vocal harmonies with contagious melodies and explicit lyrics, a winning combination that earned the pair a cult following in 2005 after the release of their debut self-titled album. In Australia to tour their sophomore release ‘Reincarnation’, Folk Uke will have music lovers enthralled as soon as they hit the stage.

Abby Dobson, the voice of Leonardo’s Bride, makes her Sydney Blues & Roots Festival debut this year to great acclaim. Described as “… one of the most distinctive voices in Australian music…” by Melbourne’s The Age, Dobson has garnered numerous industry accolades over the years, along with an APRA Song Of The Year award for the ARIA chart-topping single ‘Even When I’m Sleeping’.

Gracing the festival bill alongside these illustrious acts is local guitarist and singer/songwriter Kim Churchill. One of Australia’s most exciting new artists, Kim has wowed audiences at festivals around the country including Byron Bay Bluesfest, Woodford Folk Festival and the Queenscliff Music Festival among others. TheSydney Blues & Roots Festival will see another talented young star on the rise take the stage in the form of Canada’s Tim Chaisson. A gifted multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Tim performed at the 2010 Winter Olympics, topped Canada’s MuchMoreMusic and East Coast Countdown charts with his latest single ‘Broken Hearted Beat’, and is on the cusp of releasing his acclaimed fourth studio album in Australia.

Festival Creative Director Steve Griffiths today said, “Geoff Trio and I at Code One were very pleased to be invited to curate this year’s Sydney Blues & Roots Festival. The organisers wanted to expand the reach of the event to include genres related to and descended from the blues, and we’re delighted to have such a dynamic range of artists on board. We’ve worked hard to assemble a bill that will satisfy hard-core blues fans, but will also excite lovers of great contemporary live music”.

Adding to this year’s dynamic mix is Afrocolombian rock/roots outfit Watussi, along with up-and-coming local blues/rock act The Snowdroppers, who were last year heralded as one of the top 10 bands to watch by the Sydney Morning Herald and Rolling Stone magazine. America’s Bushwalla will deliver his unique blend of Southern Californianfunk, folk, freestyle, acoustic and hip-hop to festival audiences and is sure to have audiences grooving along to his infectious beats. This eclectic mix of talented acts joins Australian favourites Jeff Lang and Ash Grunwald, and the voice of Canada’s The Tea Party, Jeff Martin.

Sydney’s premier blues and roots event will see a plethora of established and up-and-coming acts descend on some of the best venues in the Hawkesbury region from 27th October. Music lovers, don’t miss out on this one-off live experience!


Final line-up for the Sydney Blues & Roots Festival:
Baby Animals
Diesel
Jeff Lang
Ash Grunwald
Jeff Martin (Canada)
Folk Uke – Cathy Guthrie & Amy Nelson (USA)
Abby Dobson
The Break – Brian Ritchie (Violent Femmes) & Martin Rotsey, Rob Hirst & Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil)
Chain
The Snowdroppers
Kim Churchill
Watussi
The Flood
Tim Chaisson (Canada)
The Brewster Brothers
Bondi Cigars
Perry Keyes Band
Dom Turner & Ian Collard
Chase The Sun
Carmen Townsend (Canada)
Anna McCue Band
Bushwalla (USA)
Ray Beadle Band
Spookyland
Paul Greene
Colin Moore (Canada)
Ashleigh Mannix
Hat Fitz And Cara Robinson
Steve Edmonds
Jason Walker Band
The Mick Hart Experience
Claude Hay
The Blues Preachers
Kira Puru & The Bruise
Bridie King
Handsome Young Strangers
Johnny G & The E Types
Widowbirds
Leroy Lee
Sam Shinazzi
The 49 Goodbyes
FisherKing
Declan Kelly
The Firetree
Benjau
Barrel House
Eli Wolfe
Paul Appelkamp
Simon Bruce
Genevieve Chadwick
Isaac Graham Band
Stray Roots
Bones Atlas
Two Girls Will

Tickets on-sale NOW!
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SYDNEY BLUES & ROOTS FESTIVAL
3 Day Pass (Friday 28th – Sunday 30th October) - $149 + BF

Gala Ticket (Thursday 27th October) – $22

1 Day Pass (Friday 28th October) – $69

1 Day Pass (Saturday 29th October) – $109

1 Day Pass (Sunday 30th October) – $99

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HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS PART 2

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Fantasy Adventure Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows in Part 2 of the epic finale, the battle between the good and evil forces of the Wizarding world escalates into an all-out war. The stakes have never been higher and no one is safe. But it is Harry Potter who may be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice as he draws closer to the climactic showdown with Lord Voldemort. It all ends here.

release date: 13th July 2011

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Rey Mysterio signing in Parramatta

Rey Mysterio will be at Target store in Parramatta for a free signing for the first 300 fans from 4pm - 5pm today 1st July.

SYDNEY FANS! I am happy to announce that at tomorrow's WWE signing at Target at Parramatta, the WWE Superstar who will be there is..... REY MYSTERIO!

Ryan Reynolds to shine at the Australian Premiere- 1st July 2011

Actor Ryan Reynolds will walk the red carpet in Melbourne, on August 9, and Sydney, on August 10, to promote his new film, Green Lantern (out August 11).
Stepping into action mode, Reynolds plays a test pilot who gains superhero powers when he's sworn into a virtuous brotherhood called the Green Lantern Corp. The film also stars Blake Lively who plays Carol, a fellow test pilot and childhood love interest.

Green Latern recently opened with a bang at the US box office, taking the number-one spot (beating Jim Carrey's Mr. Popper's Penguins and Steven Spielberg's Super 8), and is expected to do just as well here.

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Bryan Adams - The Bare Bones Tour

Bryan Adams - The Bare Bones Tour
17 Sep 2011 - SOLD OUT!
18 Sep 2011 - NOW ANNOUNCED! On sale 29 Jun, 11:00am!
The Frontier Touring Company is thrilled to announce that due to an overwhelming demand second shows have been added in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane for Bryan Adams’ September 2011 Australian tour.

‘The Bare Bones Tour’ is shaping up to be an iconic event that fans will not want to miss.

This is a chance to see Bryan Adams in an intimate environment as he performs stripped back renditions of hits such as ‘Cuts Like A Knife’, ‘Heaven’ and ‘Summer of ‘69’.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a truly accomplished and classic artist at a series of shows that are sure to go down in history.

With a career spanning more than three decades, Bryan is no stranger to the world’s finest arenas and stadiums. His first ever tour of Australia back in 1984 saw him launch his touring career here at sold out stadium shows in support of The Police. From there his star shot into the stratosphere, selling out arenas with ease for every subsequent tour of our shores.

Fast forward to 2011, where Australia will be treated to their most intimate ever shows with Bryan as he takes to theatres across the country for his critically acclaimed ‘Bare Bones’ tour.

Of the shows, Bryan told The Weekender (USA);

“I’m getting back to the basics of the songs, just me and my voice. That’s how they all started…”
The solo performances, which have taken place intermittently throughout his world tours since 2008, have had audiences in awe with their popularity inspiring his latest album Bare Bones. The disc, recorded in 2010 during his Bare Bones Tour, captures sparsely arranged hits by Adams featuring only his distinctive voice and guitar, accompanied by keyboardist Gary Breit.

Bare Bones features stripped back renditions of his hits including ‘Cuts Like A Knife’, ‘Heaven’, ‘Summer of ‘69’ and many more, lending a newfound appreciation and perspective to what many consider some of the most beloved songs in pop/rock music (out now through Universal).

Fans generally accustomed to seeing Bryan Adams in much larger venues will relish the opportunity to see him in theatres for a series of very special performances.

‘…Adams had the audience on its feet. His rapport with the crowd was easy, relaxed. It felt as if he was jamming for guests in his home.’ Dallas Morning News
‘Whether it was the stunning acoustics of the Weidner or the remarkable strength of Adams’ vocals – or perhaps a perfect storm of both – it was two hours of the most amazing sound and unspoiled vocals in recent memory.’Greenbay Press Gazette
‘[The format] allowed Adams to not only flaunt his cheeky personality, but to showcase the music in its purest form and recount the stories behind his impressive career catalog of songs that have made him one of the most successful solo artists of the past three decades.’BostonMusicSpotlight.com
‘People frothed hard, even critics…To hear them describe it, it was more like a cozy singalong in the back of a bar than a concert with a merch table out front.’NBCNewYork.com
The multi-award winning musician and respected philanthropist is undoubtedly one of the world’s best selling artists, having sold in surplus of 65 million albums across the globe and reaching the top of the charts in over 40 countries.

His outstanding live shows and robust catalogue of hits ensure that any live Bryan Adams concert is a treat and these theatre shows are sure to be an extra special experience. An artist of Bryan’s esteemed calibre is rarely showcased in this intimate format; this is a wonderful opportunity not to be missed.

Venue: Concert Hall
Dates: 17 - 18 September
Duration: 2 hours with no interval
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Meat Loaf ‘Guilty Pleasure’ tour

As the tour announcement boasts “Some people think big. Some people think huge. Then there’s Meat Loaf.”

The Loaf will tour Australia in October playing for arena and A Day On The Green shows on his ‘Guilty Pleasure’ tour. He’ll also follow in the footsteps of Lionel Richie, INXS and Angry Anderson by performing at the AFL Grand Final on Saturday 1st October at the MCG.

October will also see the release of Meat Loaf’s new record Hell In A Handbasket a follow up to last year’s Hang Cool Teddy Bear. Although no doubt his new records will continue to be outsold by his 1977 classic Bat Out of Hell, which is 23 x Platinum in Australia, has sold more than 43 million copies worldwide and continues to sell more than 200,000 copies a year.

Meat Loaf ‘Guilty Pleasure’ tour:
Tuesday 4th October – WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Thursday 6th October – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Saturday 8th October – A Day On The Green – Bimbadgen Winery, Hunter Valley

Wednesday 12th October – Sydney Entertainment Centre, Sydney

Friday 14th October – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
Saturday 15th October – A Day On The Green, Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley
Wednesday 19th October – Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide

Saturday 22nd October – nib Stadium, Perth
Tickets on sale Monday 4th July

CHRIS SEBASTIAN F.LO.W “Gonna take you on a journey …”

“I’m so excited, what tonight may bring …”

It’s a song that says it all. The music and lyric is a celebration of music and having fun. One listen and you’ll be hooked.

Welcome to Chris Sebastian’s debut single, F.L.O.W.

You won’t hear a catchier song in 2011.

“I can feel the music is calling, this is the moment …”

Chris was 13 when he realised that music was what he wanted to do with his life. Mucking around with the Cool Edit program, he recorded himself singing along to a Babyface track. “It was kind of karaoke,” he recalls, “but when I heard my voice, I thought, ‘This is it, music is what I’m going to do.’”

Soon after, Chris started writing songs. He does everything by ear. He’s never had a singing lesson or been taught to play the piano or guitar. “If you love something enough, you’re just going to do it,” he explains.

Chris’s first gig was singing the national anthem at an AFL match in front of 45,000 people in his hometown of Adelaide.

After his brother Guy won the first Australian Idol, the producers approached Chris, wanting him to be on the show. But he decided to follow his own path, forging his own way in the music world. “A lot of people think it’s been easy with my last name,” Chris says, “but it hasn’t been. I need to prove myself as an artist. And, of course, I have a lot to live up to, though our music is very different.”

“I’ll take you to a place you’ve never been …”

Inspired by artists such as Brian McKnight, Ne-Yo and Michael Jackson, Chris ignored the naysayers who told him that Australian R&B would never work. He’s stayed true to his family’s advice: “Do what you love.”

Chris wrote F.L.O.W – the first single from his upcoming debut album – with producer Jhay C and Alex Shukin. Was recording the song as much fun as it sounds? “Absolutely,” Chris smiles. “We got on a roll and did it all in one night, finishing at 4.30am.”

Chris hooked up with Jhay C when the producer was recommended to him by Brooke Addamo (Owl Eyes). The combination clicked. “I just knew we had great chemistry,” Chris says.

“I honestly believe Chris is at the forefront of what urban is Down Under,” Jhay C adds. “We’re determined to push boundaries and bring the Australian urban scene to a new level.”

“Gonna take you on a journey …”

It promises to be quite a trip. Resistance is useless. Go with the F.L.O.W!

“It’s all about letting go.”

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www.myspace.com/listen2seb

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Miley Cyrus rocks out at Sydney Acer Arena

Eva Rinaldi Photography

Teen sensation Miley opens her concert wearing thigh-high boots tight leather shorts, killer heels and a black Silver studded bustier.

Cyrus rocks out with a group of talented back up dancers singing Liberty Walk, the 18-year-old embraces her post Hannah Montana life with a strut that won't be sanctioned by Disney.

The Gypsy Heart tour marks Cyrus’ first visit to Australia. “The Gypsy Heart tour is a dream come true. Not only because of all the beautiful cities I will get to visit, but all of the beautiful people I will get to meet.

Gypsy Heart is not just a tour for me, but a mission to spread love,” stated Cyrus. The live show will feature music from Cyrus’ latest solo album “Can’t Be Tamed,” and much more.

Since being introduced to local audiences as Hannah Montana in 2006, Miley Cyrus has released a staggering ten albums and sold in excess of 500,000 singles in Australia.

Last year, Miley Cyrus released the ARIA Top 5, Gold accredited album Can’t Be Tamed, which generated a Gold selling single of the same name. To date, Miley has achieved 3 x Platinum and 3 x Gold records in Australia, as well as 2 x Double Platinum singles (The Climb, Party in the USA), one Platinum single (See You Again), and 4 Gold singles including 7 Things and When I Look At You.

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BELIEVE THE RUMOURS – STEVIE NICKS CONFIRMED TO TOUR AUSTRALIA IN 2011

MEDIA RELEASE    Sunday 26^th June

McManus Entertainment is thrilled to announce the return to Australia of the legendary Stevie Nicks, who will be touring throughout Australia in November and December this year. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 6^th July.

Stevie's “In Your Dreams” tour will hit Australia in November. She will play shows in Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Wollongong and Canberra. Joining Stevie for these special shows will be celebrated musician and songwriter Dave Stewart from Eurythmics, who co-produced Stevie's new solo album, In Your Dreams.  Fans of both Fleetwood Mac and Eurythmics will be thrilled to know that Stevie Nicks and Dave Stewart will be performing their greatest hits from their respective bands as well as highlights from their solo careers.

“I’m so excited to bring Stevie back to Australia and give her the opportunity to play to her many fans across the country,” said promoter Andrew McManus. “Stevie has one of the most unique and recognisable voices in the history of popular music and is also one of the greatest songwriters of all time. And I think there will be a whole new generation of fans due to the recent episode of ‘Glee’ based on the legendary Fleetwood Mac album, Rumours.”

Apart from Stevie’s incredible work with Fleetwood Mac, she has also had an extensive solo career, collectively having more than 40 Top 50 hits and selling more than 140 million albums worldwide. Just a few of her many solo hits include Edge of Seventeen, Leather and Lace, Stand Back, Bella Donna, Rooms On Fire and Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around. Stevie will also be playing songs from Fleetwood Mac’s extensive back catalogue. Some of their most loved songs include Rhiannon, Gypsy, Sara, Landslide, Dreams and Seven Wonders. 

Stevie recently celebrated her 63^rd birthday at a once-in-a-lifetime special event in Los Angeles. Here Stevie also celebrated the release of her first solo album in more than a decade, In Your Dreams, which was the week's highest-charting new album when it was released in Australia. The first single from the album, Secret Love, was originally written for the Rumours album.

The critics have raved about In Your Dreams, which is Stevie's seventh solo album. "The gypsy queen is in royal form on In Your Dreams," said Rolling Stone. "It's not just her first album in 10 years, it's her finest collection of songs since the ‘80s."

Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 Grammy Award winning Album of the Year, Rumours, stands as one of the greatest albums ever made. It has sold more than one million copies in Australia. The songs have stood the test of time and Rumours recently had a revival when it was introduced to a whole new generation of fans, thanks to a recent episode of Glee dedicated to this classic album. Following the episode, Rumours returned to the Australian charts at number two.

Joining Stevie on her Australian tour is Grammy and BRIT Award winning musician, songwriter and producer, Dave Stewart. Dave is best known for his work with Eurythmics and recently co-produced and co-wrote many of the songs on Stevie’s latest album, In Your Dreams. The album closes with the Stevie and Dave duet, Cheaper Than Free. And Stevie sings a track with Dave on his new solo album, The Blackbird Diaries (to be released on 26^th August). His music career spans three decades and more than 100 million album sales. Some of Dave’s biggest hits include I Only Want To Be With You (The Tourists) and Eurythmics hits Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This), Missionary Man, Sisters Are Doin’ It For Themselves, Would I Lie To You? and Thorn In My Side.

Proudly presented by MAX, Woman’s Day, Classic Hits, Mix 102.3, KOFM, Wave FM, Mix 106.5 and Mix 94.5

Tickets go on sale from 9am on Wednesday 6^th July via the below outlets

AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TOUR DATES: STEVIE NICKS AND DAVE STEWART

Saturday 19^th November                    Melbourne Sidney Myer Music Bowl               www.theartscentre.com.au 1300 182 183 or                                                                                                                                                                 www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100

Sunday 20^th November                      Melbourne Mornington Racecourse                                www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100

Wednesday 23^rd November              Adelaide Entertainment Centre                        www.ticketek.com.au          132 849

Saturday 26^th November                    Perth NIB Stadium                                              www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100

Tuesday 29^th November                    Sydney Entertainment Centre                          www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100

Wednesday 30^th November              Newcastle Entertainment Centre                     www.ticketek.com.au          132 849

Saturday 3^rd December                      Brisbane Riverstage                                           www.ticketmaster.com.au 136 100

Monday 5^th December                        Wollongong WIN Entertainment Centre         www.ticketek.com.au          132 849

Wednesday 7^th December                                 Canberra AIS Arena                                           www.ticketek.com.au          132 849

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Angela Ceberano – Flourish Public Relations                                              Dianna O’Neill - Dianna O’Neill Publicity

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Phone: 03 9092 8445                                                                         Phone: 02 9337 2288     

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http://www.mcmanusentertainment.com/

TV & RADIO PERSONALITIES LEAD THE WAY TO A DRY JULY

CHEFS, COMEDIANS, TV & RADIO PERSONALITIES LEAD THE WAY TO A DRY JULY The star studded launch of Dry July 2011 will be held on Thursday June 23.  Our courageous celebrity ambassadors are out to prove that you don’t need to have a few frothies to be funny, that a fabulous meal doesn’t need to be accompanied by a glass of red, and that it’s better to do breakfast radio without a hangover.

In attendance will be:

Adam Spencer – Radio Presenter, 702 ABC Sydney Blake Worrall Thompson – TV Presenter Craig Foster – SBS Sports Presenter Danny Clayton – Channel [V] Ed Halmagyi – Celebrity Chef Jane Gazzo – Channel [V] Jeremy Lindsay Taylor - Underbelly 'Razor'

Melissa Bergland – Winners & Losers

Nikki Phillips – TV Presenter

Pete Timbs – Entertainment Reporter

Roy Billing – Actor

Sarah Cumming – Channel 7

Ally Pinnock - Balls of Steel

Tomorrow will also mark the announcement of JERSEY BOYS joining the cast of Dry July as ambassadors and will be at the launch!

It’s not all about the celebrity ambassadors…there is also a serious side to Dry July and that is why thousands of Australians are abstaining from alcohol to raise much needed funds for adults living with cancer.  Also speaking at the event will be Royal Melbourne Hospital Music Therapist Emma O’Brien and cancer survivor Tim Sim. They will convey first hand how music can, and has, helped cancer patients get through their treatment ordeal. Representatives from several other Dry July beneficiary hospitals from around the country will also be present.

DATE:                       Thursday June 23

VENUE:                      Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)

                            Foundation Hall, Ground Floor

TIME:                       2pm for 2.20pm presentations

Patron, Ambassadors, Dry July Founders Brett Macdonald and Phil Grove and Beneficiary partners will also be available on request. DRY JULY, the healthy, fun way to lose weight, have better sex, save money and give your body a break from alcohol whilst raising vital funds to help hospitals across Australia improve the lives of adults living with cancer.

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL SYDNEY

 

 

HAIRSPRAY THE MUSICAL

HAIRSPRAY is a rare treat: a musical with a message. It says something that's important but says it with joy, energy and humour. We are all special and we are all different. HAIRSPRAY celebrates the differences, it will lift your spirits and fill your heart... So, welcome to the 60s and the musical with a heart as big as a beehive!

This all-Australian production of the multi-award winning Broadway musical is conceived and directed by show business legend David Atkins OAM and uses breathtaking, cutting-edge technology to transport audiences to a visually astonishing world where anything seems possible. With electric choreography by Jason Coleman, HAIRSPRAY the Musical is the theatrical experience of 2011 that will have you up on your feet dancing and stay with you long after you leave the theatre.

Don't miss HAIRSPRAY, winner of 30 major awards including: Tony Award for Best Musical (2003), Tony Award for Best Original Score (2003), Olivier Award for Best New Musical (2008) and a Grammy Award for Best Show Album (2002).

"Astonishing Stunning Brilliant" Herald Sun

"An exhilarating big-hearted triumph!" Sunday Age
NOTE: Performances of Hairspray The Musical contain strobe lighting, stage smoke & fog effects and LED screens.

Miley Cyrus does Sydney

Miley Cyrus spotted sexy cute in Australia for music tour yesterday. Mega popstar Miley Cyrus was recently spotted out yesterday afternoon,rocking a sexy,yet cute look in beautiful Sydney,Australia where she is continuing her Gypsy Heart music tour duties. Miley appeared to be pretty relaxed as paps snapped her photos. According to sources, Miley is in the area to perform a couple of concerts,and was spotted heading to Woolloomooloo to get some lunch. She also hit up Twitter to say, "So happy to be back on the road again! Thank you Manila for such an amazing show! Hello Australia!"

I Dream of Jeannie cast visit Sydney Olympic Park, by Eva Rinaldi 18th June 2011

Bill Daily and Eva Rinaldi

I Dream of Jeannie Fans had their wishes granted today as the cast of the hit '60s series headed down under for Supanova at the Dome in Sydney.

Barbera Eden and 79-year-old Hagman are still hanging out together. The pair have been spotted attending fan and pop culture conventions for I Dream of Jeannie.

Their co-star Bill Daily (Major Roger Healy), who Eden describes as "adorable" also joined them for the pop culture festival in Sydney and Perth.

"I'm looking forward to it," Eden says.
"It's been a long time since I've been to Sydney and Perth."

The Supanova pop culture convention will be held in Sydney on June 18 and 19 and in Perth on June 25 and 26.

Larry Hagman

Barbera Eden

Websites

http://www.sonypictures.com/tv/shows/sgn/jeannie/home.html

http://www.idreamofjeannie.com/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/evarinaldiphotography/

Mia Wasikowska attends Sydney premiere of her new movie, “Jane Eyre”

Mia Wasikowska attended the Sydney premiere of her new movie, “Jane Eyre” tonight at the State Theatre.

The actress has worn a white sequin dress on the red carpet recently and that trend continued when she recently wore a Elie Saab Spring 2011 Couture dress in Los Angeles.

If you look hard enough this dress appears to be a shorter modified version of a white a-line cocktail dress with floral appliqués and sequin embellishment was paired with black Brian Atwood ‘Wagner’ peep-toes.

Mia never tends to do much with her hair, but I guess the fact that she was wearing Couture convinced her that it was time to do something different.

It’s a simple down hairstyle, but it works perfectly with her as does her natural hair and make-up.

Mia Wasikowska

Websites

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Eyre_(2011_film)

Sydney Film Festival

http://www.sff.org.au

The Lantern Group

http://www.lanterngroup.com.au

Eva Rinaldi Photography

http://www.evarinaldi.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

http://www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography