GLORYHAMMER HIT THE ESPY
UK Heroic Fantasy Power Metal band Gloryhammer will be touring Australia for the first time ever in just over two weeks time with special guests LagerStein. Gloryhammer is a new project formed by Christoper Bowes, the mastermind behind pirate-metal sensation Alestorm. They’re at The Espy on Saturday April 19, and The Barwon Club Hotel in Geelong on Monday April 21.
THE AUSSIE ALTERNATIVE PRESENTS
The Aussie Alternative is very proud to announce its next Melbourne live show. The Bendigo Hotel in Johnston St, Collingwood unleashes a very diverse and powerful lineup on Thursday April 10. Up and coming Queensland rock act Guards of May are heading off on tour to support their superb new single Arcadia, and they are doing their Melbourne single launch this night. Also on the lineup are three powerhouse local acts: conceptual rockers Crash and Burn, hot on the heels of releasing their stunning debut album Redesign; the highly entertaining High Side Driver and new Melbourne rock act Lazarus Mode, who have just released their superb debut EP, the appropriately titled Ignite.
SKID ROW & UGLY KID JOE
Don’t forget Ugly Kid Joe and Skid Row are touring in late April with the awesome Dead City Ruins, who are also serving as the support for the European tour. They’ll be at the Palace Theatre on Friday April 25. Tickets from Oztix or Ticketek.
CH-CH-CH-CHERRYROCK
Playing their first show in Australia in over twenty years Meat Puppets will headline CherryRock014 in AC/DC Lane this year on Sunday May 25. CherryRock014 Melbourne is the eighth CherryRock street rock n’ roll festival and will take place from noon till 9.30pm with 13 acts playing across two stages with no clashes. Other confirmed first-round acts include Chris Russell’s Chicken Walk, King of The North, Beastwars (NZ), Drunk Mums, Child, Bitter Sweet Kicks, The Harlots and Don Fernando. Tix available now from cherrybar.com.au for a short time only so be quick.
RECLINK COMMUNITY CUP
It’s back! The annual take-no-prisoners traditional footy clash between Triple R 102.7FM/PBS 106.7FM Megahertz and the Rockdogs will be fought out at Elsternwick Park on Sunday June 22. This year’s catch-phrase of Such A Perfect Day is based on the legendary song by much loved icon Lou Reed who sadly passed away last year. The theme also pays homage to the fact that the event is much loved by both sports loving, fun loving and music loving patrons alike and has been proudly grass roots from its very inception, annually promoting an all inclusive fun day out, nay, a ‘perfect day.’ The event will raise funds for Reclink Australia, who use sport and the arts to enhance the lives of people experiencing disadvantage and targets some of the community’s most vulnerable and isolated people – those experiencing mental illness, disability, homelessness, substance abuse, addiction, and social and economic hardship. Food and beverages will be available on the day, and there will be kids activities. Entry is $10 for adults, and $5 for kids under 16.
MUSIC VICTORIA RELEASE REGIONAL LIVE MUSIC CENSUS
Regional live music contributes $276.2 million to the state economy but needs a co-ordinated state wide strategy and dedicated ‘one-stop shop’ office to help stimulate the regional touring circuit, according to Music Victoria’s Regional Live Music Census 2013. The report, compiled over the last six months by Music Victoria in collaboration with NMIT, RMIT, Box Hill Institute, Victoria University and JMC Academy, found that the 3.8 million patrons attended small venues and festival gigs in regional areas. 37% of venues reported an increase in patronage in the last 12 months, 17% reported a decrease and 46% estimated their patronage level as the same. “The report demonstrates the value of live music activity to the regional economy and its importance in job creation,” said author Dobe Newton. “Nevertheless, a significant number of operators are increasingly impacted by the regulatory system – just as are their counterparts in metro venues. A coordinated effort involving a wide range of stakeholders including regional artists and venues, industry and local government will help to ensure long-term health and growth.” The full report is available to download from the Music Victoria website.
