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

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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/

Jessica Mauboy And Stan Walker Rock Canberra's Galaxy

Canberra's Southern Cross Club tonight sees Australian music sensations Jessica Mauboy and Stan Walker perform tonight.

It's dubbed the 'Galaxy' tour and the artists have had over 15 Australian hit singles between them and they've sold more than 1.5 million singles and 250,000 albums.

Over 1400 music lovers turned out in the nations capital to hear that best that these amazing Australian performing artists had to offer.

It's an urban pop show and the headliners are supported by what we understand are the hottest soul band in Australia.

Stan went on first to strong applause and his numbers included 'Amazing Grace', 'On Our Way' and 'Tear Down These Walls'.

This was followed up by the equally impressive Jessica Mauboy who was decked out in a beautiful black and gold dress, and silver diamond high heel shoes.

Her opening numbers were 'Inescapable', 'Running Back' and 'Been Waiting'.

Mauboy had released her debut studio album 'Been Waiting' during November 2008, which launched her first number-one hit single 'Burn'.

'Been Waiting' also featured her other top-10 hits 'Because' and 'Running Back', and was confirmed double platinum as it became the second highest-selling Australian album of 2009.

She earned a massive seven 2009 ARIA Music Awards for the album and its singles while also achieving Highest Selling Single for 'Running Black'.

Her second album 'Get 'Em Girls' debuted at #6 on the ARIA charts in 2010 and earned a gold certification.

It featured hit singles such as 'Saturday Night' and 'Inescapable'.

Walker released his debut album 'Introducing' . . . Stan Walker in 2009, which debuted at #3 on the ARIA charts and went on to achieve Platinum.

Its lead single, 'Black Box', reached number one down in New Zealand before he released his second album From the 'Inside Out' in 2010.

This again achieved a #1 ranking in New Zealand for him, and #2 in Australia.

'Unbroken' and 'Choose You' were two successful singles born from that album.

Walker won four New Zealand Music Awards for his efforts later that year.

The duo's performance featured their solo hits before they come together for a duet showing towards the conclusion of the show.

When performing together the audience easily worked out that they are listening to some of Australia's greatest pop voices.

The show was priced at a reasonable $45 or $79 for dinner and show.

Well done to everyone involved in putting on the great show and we look forward to continuing to follow Stan and Jessica as they continue to tour Australia.

Websites

Jessica Mauboy official website

http://www.jessicamauboy.com.au/

Stan Walker official website

http://www.stanwalker.com.au/

Southern Cross Club

http://www.cscc.com.au/

Exposed Media

http://www.xposedmedia.com.au/

Music News Australia

www.musicnewsaustralia.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography

www.evarinaldi.com

Eva Rinaldi Photography Flickr

www.flickr.com/evarinaldiphotography

Cathedral + Paradise Lost + Turisas - Sidewave announced!

Don’t miss your chance to farewell one of metals’ greats!

Closing the curtain on a stellar career spanning two decades, doom metal legends CATHEDRAL announce their last ever headline shows as part of two exclusive sidewaves in Sydney and Melbourne, giving Australian fans an opportunity to be a part of metal history.

Twenty years, in which they’ve proved themselves to be a band who not only transcend metal, but all or any genre classifications one might attempt to restrict them within. Yet far beyond all expectations, their ninth album, ‘The Guessing Game’ is their boldest outing and is “a collection of timeless tracks that could easily span the decades” – Rock Sound

CATHEDRAL’S legacy will well and truly continue, with the band releasing their final studio album  ‘The Last Spire’ in 2012 an expression of gratitude to their cult following.

PARADISE LOST have pioneered gothic metal. Their desire to evolve and stay ahead of musical trends continues with their latest effort ‘Faith Divides Us Death Unites Us’  “a record of epic beauty with so many moments of genius” – Rock Sound.

Get ready for battle! One of the most exciting live bands in the world; Finland’s battle metal masters TURISAS, is once again setting course for Australia.

TURISAS’S blistering live shows are etched in metal folklore so don’t miss the opportunity to witness one of the “artists of the decade” – Terrorizer

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TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 27^th JANUARY 9AM AEDT

WEDNESDAY 29^H FEBRUARY SYDNEY, THE FACTORY LIC/AA

http://www.oztix.com.au/ / http://www.factorytheatre.com.au/

            THURSDAY 1^ST MARCH MELBOURNE, THE ESPY18+

www.oztix.com.au

Presented by Soundwave Touring

SHE CAN DJ PRESENTS MINX - MIX COMPILATION RELEASED MARCH 2 AND NATIONAL CLUB TOUR

September 14, 2011 is not a date Minx (aka Rachel Phillips) will forget anytime soon.  At a spectacular awards night at Sydney’s exclusive Ivy nightclub, the Sydney-born house DJ was crowned the winner of EMI’s inaugural She Can DJ competition. Now, Minx reveals her first EMI release on Friday March 2, ‘She Can DJ Presents Minx’ – a massive 78 minute big-room house music mix compilation, featuring many of the biggest dance music names from around the globe, several of who Minx has already played alongside.  From Swedish House Mafia to Avicci via Calvin Harris and deadmau5 through to Madeon....Minx leaves no gaps on the dancefloor; showcasing why she’s Australia’s No.1 female house music DJ! Minx has also been working on two of her own original works and collaborations, ‘Chances’ (Instrumental Version) by Minx and Nordean & Minx Ft. Erik Hecht, ‘You & I’; both of which are included on ‘She Can DJ Presents Minx’ album. Minx couldn’t be more ecstatic about the release, “To be releasing a compilation that contains some of the best dance music on the planet from many of my favourite artists and to have this mix also include my own original works, is a dream come true”. To celebrate the release of ‘She Can DJ Presents Minx’, Minx will hit the club circuit for a national tour kicking off on Saturday February 25 at The Weekend, Melbourne playing back to back shows through til mid May.  If you’re yet to experience Minx on the decks, now is the time!  Current list of shows below, with more to be announced soon…. As a jet-setting DJ of seven years, Onelove’s first female resident DJ and a Quiksilver For Women ambassador, Minx’s hands were already pretty full, but as She Can DJ’s leading lady, life’s hit a whole new level as one of Australia’s most in-demand DJs. Before the win had even sunk in, she was en route to the dance music Mecca of Ibiza to play the sets of her life at landmark clubs like Pacha, Nassau Beach Club and Café Mambo during the island’s infamous closing week. Arriving home in 2011, she hit the ground running, playing some of the hottest nights of the social calendar, including EMI’s ARIA Awards after-party, Cleo Magazine’s Swimsuit Party, MTV’s Summer Party and WHO Weekly’s Sexiest People Party, before performing at the Sydney and Adelaide Stereosonic shows. Minx had played Stereosonic four times before, but never like this. In Sydney, she opened the main arena in ANZ Stadium (officially Australia’s largest dance party), but it was in her previous hometown of Adelaide that delivered the biggest highlight. With several International DJs running late, she was asked to play before Swedish superstar Avicii to a packed main stage. “I don't think I stopped smiling for the rest of the weekend” she gushes. Come 2012 and there’s no sign of taking her foot off the accelerator. If anything, she’s hitting full throttle.  One thing’s obvious, this red-hot star is ready to shine in a whole new light. ________________________________________________________________________ Catch Minx while you can on these dates: ________________________________________________________________________ Saturday 25th February The Weekend, Melbourne Melbourne VIC Saturday 3rd March Ivy Sydney NSW Sunday 11th March Breath of Life Festival Launceston TAS Friday 16th March Altitude Nightclub Port Macqurie NSW Saturday 17th March Villa Nightclub Perth WA Friday 23rd March Mean Fiddler w Tenzin Rouse Hill NSW Saturday 24th March Academy Canberra ACT Friday 30th March La La Land Byron NSW Saturday 31st March Family Brisbane QLD Friday 6th April Setts Mildura VIC Saturday 7th April Daveys Frankston VIC Sunday 8th April Home House Geelong VIC Friday 13th April King Street Hotel Newcastle NSW Saturday 14th April Electric Circus Adelaide SA Friday 20th April Suite Sunbury VIC Saturday 21st April Mynt Werribee VIC Tuesday 24th April Manhatten Ringwood VIC Friday 27th April Tombas Nightclub Toowoomba QLD Saturday 28th April Gilligans Cairns QLD Saturday 5th May Heritage Hotel Rockhampton QLD Saturday 12th May Hotel New York Launceston TAS For ticket information, head to www.facebook.com/DjMinx1 ________________________________________________________________________ SHE CAN DJ PRESENTS MINX | COMPILATION ALBUM TO BE RELEASED MARCH 2

For further information, please contact your local Virgin Music representative, or check out:  www.theinsoundfromwayout.com

“HYRO DA HERO Is an undoubted star in the waiting” - Hyro Da Hero Sidewave announced!

“HYRO DA HERO Is an undoubted star in the waiting” - Kerrang!

“Traditional rap fare bumps against raging Bad Brains-esque hardcore with a power few are currently harnessing” – 4/5 Rolling Stone

There are cycles in everything.  Seasons come and go. Trends pop and deflate. Careers rise and fall. Genres of music live and die. Once in a while, an artist steps up who doesn't quite follow the cycle. He doesn't pay heed to "What's cool." He doesn't give a shit about "Who's hot." He doesn't follow the zeitgeist but, rather, the zeitgeist follows him.

HYRO DA HERO is about to flip rap upside down, inside out and all around loading rock 'n' roll attitude into explosive, engaging and enthralling rap music resembling Nas fronting Rage Against The Machine.  This is evident on HYRO DA HERO’s debut album ‘Birth, School, Work, Death’ with Rock Sound calling it “groundbreaking for any genre” and Blunt magazine touting the tracks “generational anthems”.

However there is nothing quite like seeing HYRO DA HERO live, an enigmatic performer with a fiery live show "It all really goes down on stage. You need to hear and see this live." – HYRO DA HERO.

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TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY 27^th JANUARY 9AM AEDT

MONDAY 27th FEBRUARY SYDNEY, CANDY’S APARTMENT 18+

www.oztix.com.au

            THURSDAY 1^ST MARCH MELBOURNE, THE LAUNDRY 18+

www.oztix.com.au

Presented by Soundwave Touring

Raised Fist added to Hatebreed + Cro-Mags + Biohazard Sidewave!

Swedish hardcore giants RAISED FIST have been tearing at the ears of fans like a rapid pit-bull on steroids for over 15 years releasing a procession of classic albums.

They can’t keep us down! Still around! Adding something new to the sound!”

So the battle cry goes up on RAISED FIST’S brutal fifth full-length Veil Of Ignorance, which captures the bands trademark chaotic and frenzied live shows with Metal Forge declaring Veil Of Ignorance “evokes the tension and intensity that leaves lesser bands cowering in their wake”

RAISED FIST joins the brutal bill of Hatebreed, Cro –Mags and Biohazard

Don’t miss the hardcore show of the year!

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HATEBREED. Respected by peers. Revered by fans. An unstoppable force.

The hardcore legends have been annihilating mosh pits throughout the globe for over 17 brutal years.  HATEBREED’S music is like a universal language that so many speak and comprehend. Architects of positive, uplifting anthems that require and demand crowd participation with punktastic.com proclaiming “Tonight’s a schooling for any pretenders to the throne in how to do hardcore the right way”.

Before CRO-MAGS the idea of combining heavy metal and hardcore was unheard of.  They defined the hardcore/ metal genre with the release of their classic debut album ‘‘The Age Of Quarrel’ with Punk News describing it as a ‘masterpiece and ‘one of the most influential hardcore albums of all time’

Adding to the chaos is highly influential and newly reformed New Yorkers BIOHAZARD, whose intense fusion of hardcore, punk and trash metal has out lasted many fads and forged a career spanning over two decades and millions of album sales.

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TICKETS ON SALE NOW

TUESDAY 28^TH FEBRUARY NEWCASTLE, PANTHERS – All Ages

http://www.moshtix.com.au/ / http://www.oztix.com.au/

WEDNESDAY 29^th FEBRUARY MELBOURNE, THE HI-FI - 18+

http://www.thehifi.com.au/

Presented by Soundwave Touring

Rolling Stones: Live at the Max.

Share the love at IMAX this February

This February, IMAX Melbourne is giving visitors a chance to experience the world’s greatest rock band - The Rolling Stones - on the giant screen in a 90-minute concert movie. And with our Free Friend in Feb offer you can experience this, or any movie at IMAX Melbourne, with the person you love spending time with the most.

This year is the 50^th Anniversary of The Rolling Stones formation. To celebrate, IMAX Melbourne Museum has the ultimate summer treat for all ages: two tickets for the price of one to experience all our films, including Rolling Stones: Live at the Max.

According to IMAX Melbourne Museum General Manager Richard Morrison, this will put a bounce in your step no matter how old you are.

“The Stones really has been a band that transcended time. Whether you saw the band tour Australia in 1965, experienced the vibe when they came back in 1973, or wished you were in Europe for their 1990 Urban Jungle Tour, this is your chance to relive it,” said Mr Morrison.

Rolling Stones: Live at the Max was filmed with IMAX cameras during their 1990 Urban Jungle Tour of Europe and sees the band completely fill the seven storey high IMAX screen.

According to reviewer Roger Ebert in a 1992 review, this is; ‘the greatest concert film ever made.’ Suntimes.com.

“Dance in the aisles as you experience The Stones rock it out on the world’s (3^rd) largest screen in 15,000 watt digital surround sound,” said Mr. Morrison.

Live at the Max is just one of the favourites IMAX Melbourne Museum is bringing back for you to enjoy with a mate this February; also returning is the ultimate adrenaline-junkie flick, Extreme and Avatar 3D: Special edition.

“Featuring big wave surfing, amazing rock climbing and other adventure sports, Extreme at IMAX Melbourne is the ultimate movie for adrenaline junkies this February,” said Mr Morrison.

“And with ground breaking special effects that create the stunning world of Pandora, Avatar 3D captured hearts and imaginations across the globe.”

Free Friend in Feb at IMAX

Extreme:                                            Limited screenings from 3 February, 2012

Rolling Stones: Live at the Max:    Limited screenings from 10 February, 2012

Avatar 3D: Special Edition:              Limited screenings from 17 February, 2012

                                                            IMAX Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens

Tickets and session times: http://www.imaxmelbourne.com.au/ or at the box office

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