Last weekend I made my first ever pilgrimage to Golden Plains. For the first 30 years of my life, I baulked at the idea of camping festivals, probably because I have a weird relationship with drop toilets. Once a huntsman revealed itself to me in a drop toilet by way of emerging via my inner thigh. I also cannot stop myself from peering down them for some reason. Like a crusty, stank rabbit hole from Alice In Wonderland the concept of drop toilets is equal parts disgusting and fucking fascinating and I hate them for that. Either way, fears were conquered and dreams realised this weekend in Meredith. I loved the single stage that eliminated the constant FOMO that usually grips me during music festivals. I loved the respectful nature of almost all attendees and the staff who saved me with sunscreen, cold water and breath testers throughout the festival. Everything felt clever and well considered, the weather was incredible and the bands each delivered in their own unique ways. I never thought witnessing Village People live would prove such a rewarding experience, but four litres of goon later, I was proven very wrong. Bush doofs, eh? Who’da thought?
Great news. Lincoln Le Fevre has been announced as main support for both upcoming Melbourne Frank Turner shows. The Bluesfest run of dates kick off in about a month’s time and tickets still remain.
The Peep Tempel had a stellar year in 2014, now they’re hitting the bitumen once more for a big thorough lap of the country. See one of Melbourne’s best rock bands bash out their most memorable moments at Howler on Saturday May 23. Tickets available now.
You Me At Six have popped tickets on sale for their upcoming April tour with Luca Brasi. See this speccy double bill at The Hi-Fi on Thursday April 30 or go see Luca Brasi headline at Northcote Social Club this weekend. There are just a few tickets left for that shredfest.
One of Tassie’s other up-and-comers, Captives, have announced they’ll combine their previous releases into one vinyl release and to celebrate they’ll chuck a gig at The Espy Hotel on Friday April 3. It’s as good a reason as any.
Adelaide ska band Hightime will release their second album this month (Friday March 20) and commence a tour shortly thereafter to celebrate. Mother Crab is a rollicking good time and should translate gloriously on stage. See them at The Reverence Hotel on Saturday April 11. Vibes will be high.
Saturday April 11 is also the date slated for a second Mariachi El Bronx Bluesfest sideshow in Melbourne. The band announced they’ll play a teeny show at Ding Dong Lounge with locals, The Peep Tempel. Grab tickets right now because they will sell out.
Funeral For A Friend have invited Melbourne bands Outright and Stickland onto stage with them this Wednesday April 22 when they play at The Corner Hotel. Tickets still remain for this bash so grab them now.
Despite mixed reviews for this year’s Soundwave, promoter AJ Maddah has started casually curating next year’s lineup via Twitter. A recent exchange saw him ‘welcome’ Violent Soho to #SW16 after the band responded positively to the idea of playing.
