Winter is finally upon us, but that doesn’t mean that the constant stream of awesome local tours we’re lucky enough to enjoy in this country has to stop.
We’ve got plenty of tours to announce, including dates from Gang of Youths, Seekae, Stonefield, The Jensens, Ella Thompson, Mike Waters, Oisima, Tired Lion, and Day Ravies.
Gang Of Youths
Gang Of Youths are hot on the heels of one of the most celebrated albums of the year and that’s just one of a long list of accomplishments for 2015, which also includes a recent sold-out national tour and a Top 5 debut on the ARIA charts. See the boys do their thing when they hit the road again in August.
Gang Of Youths National Tour Dates
Wednesday, 5th August 2015
Transit, Canberra
Friday, 7th August 2015
UOW Unibar, Wollongong
Saturday, 8th August 2015
The Metro, Sydney
Wednesday, 12th August 2015
Cambridge, Newcastle
Thursday, 13th August 2015
Pier One @ Panthers, Port Macquarie
Saturday, 15th August 2015
Seaview Tavern, Coffs Harbour
Tuesday, 18th August 2015
Byron Bay Brewery, Byron Bay
Wednesday, 19th August 2015
Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast
Thursday, 20th August 2015
Triffid, Brisbane
Friday, 21st August 2015
Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
Saturday, 22nd August 2015
Maroochy Music and Visual Arts Festival, Maroochydore
Wednesday, 26th August 2015
The Corner, Melbourne
Thursday, 27th August 2015
Tap House, Bendigo
Friday, 28th August 2015
Karova, Ballarat
Saturday, 29th August 2015
Workers Club, Geelong
Tuesday, 1st September 2015
The Loft, Warrnambool
Thursday, 3rd September 2015
Sandbar, Mildura
Friday, 4th September 2015
Adelaide Unibar, Adelaide
Friday, 11th September 2015
Prince of Wales, Bunbury
Saturday, 12th September 2015
Capitol, Perth
Sunday, 13th September 2015
Newport Hotel, Fremantle
Thursday, 17th September 2015
Tapas Bar & Lounge, Devonport
Friday, 18th September 2015
Bar 54, Launceston
Saturday, 19th September 2015
Republic Bar, Hobart
Seekae
Having impressing crowds with their “disciplined, hypnotic electronica” during their homecoming performance at FCX: 10 Years of Future Classic at the Sydney Opera House last weekend, Seekae have now announced a second Melbourne headline show set for Howler with Melbourne’s Lucianblomkamp and I’lls DJ’s in support.
Seekae National Tour Dates
Thursday, 9th July 2015 – NEW SHOW
Headline show, Howler
Tickets: Moshtix
Friday, 10th July 2015 – SOLD OUT
Headline show, Howler
Friday, 24th July – Sunday, 26th July 2015 – SOLD OUT
Splendour in the Grass, Byron Bay
Stonefield
With two years of relentless touring both locally and internationally under their belts, Melbourne rockers Stonefield are back with an exciting glimpse of what’s to come in 2015. Having paired up with Aussie music legend Kram for their eagerly anticipated second album, the band are now ready to hit the road for an extensive set of tour dates.
Stonefield National Tour Dates
Friday, 26th June 2015
Shadow Electric, Melbourne
Tickets: Shadow Electric
Thursday, 2th July 2015
The Brightside, Brisbane
Tickets: Oztix
Friday, 3th July 2015
GoodGod Small Club, Sydney
Tickets: Moshtix
Saturday, 4th July 2015
SS&A Albury, Albury
FREE SHOW
Sunday, 5th July 2015
Home Tavern, Wagga Wagga
Tickets: Pop Up Gigs
Friday, 10th July 2015
CATS @ Rocket Bar, Adelaide
Tickets: Oztix
Saturday, 11th July 2015
Four5Nine @ Rosemount Hotel, Perth
Tickets: Oztix
Sunday, 12th July 2015
Mojo’s, Fremantle
Tickets: Oztix
Day Ravies
Ever since their dreamy early demos Sydney’s Day Ravies have been producing non-stop winning indie pop that “flits joyously between influences and modes”. All the while, they’ve been forging a reputation as a must-see live band and they’re back to remind everybody why with a new set of tour dates this July and August.
Day Ravies Tour Dates
Saturday, 25th July 2015
Newtown Social Club, Sydney
Friday, 31st July 2015
Bearded Lady, Brisbane
Friday, 7th August 2015
The Tote, Melbourne
Saturday, 8th August 2015
Grand Poobah, Hobart
Thursday, 20th August 2015
Rad Bar, Wollongong
Thursday, 27th August 2015
The Phoenix, Canberra
Tired Lion
We’ve had our eye on Tired Lion for a little while now and it’s about time they started generating some real buzz. 2015 has seen them unveil their first single, ‘I Don’t Think You Like Me’, from their upcoming Figurine EP and now the band are hitting the road for a solid set of national tour dates.
Tired Lion Tour Dates
Friday, 12th June 2015
Prince Of Wales, Bunbury
FREE ENTRY
Friday, 19th June 2015
White Star Hotel, Albany
FREE ENTRY
Saturday, 20th June 2015
Settler’s Tavern, Margaret River
FREE ENTRY
Saturday, 27th June 2015
RTR FM Winter Music Festival, Perth
Thursday, 23rd July 2015
Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane QLD
Tickets: New World Artists
Friday, 24th July 2015
Goodgod, Sydney NSW
Tickets: New World Artists
Saturday, 25th July 2015
Shebeen, Melbourne VIC
Tickets: New World Artists
Sunday, 26th July 2015
Crown & Anchor, Adelaide SA
Tickets: New World Artists
Saturday, 8th August 2015
Amplifier, Perth WA
Tickets: New World Artists
Saturday, 5th September 2015
Poison City Weekender, Melbourne VIC
Sunday, 13th September 2015
King’s Park Festival, Perth WA
The Jensens
The Jensens are excited to announce they will join fellow Brisbane outfit and good friends Morning Harvey on their upcoming EP release tour. The two bands will travel the length of Australia’s East Coast, from Maroochydore to Melbourne this July.
The Jensens National Tour Dates
Thursday, 4th July 2015
Sol Bar, Maroochydore
Wednesday, 10th July 2015
Great Northern, Byron Bay
Thursday, 11th July 2015
The Elephant, Brisbane
Monday, 15th July 2015
Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
Wednesday, 17th July 2015
Shebeen, Melbourne
Thursday, 18th July 2015
OAF Gallery, Sydney
Ella Thompson
Ella Thompson is one of Australia’s most energetic young songwriters and performers and her brand new album, Janus, has been garnering glowing reviews from all around. She’ll be officially launching the new record with two intimate album launch shows in Sydney and Melbourne next month.
Ella Thompson National Tour Dates
Thursday, 30th July 2015
Newtown Social Club, Sydney
Tickets: Newtown Social Club
Friday, 31st July 2015
Shebeen, Melbourne
Tickets: Shebeen
Mike Waters
His first demo quickly became the number one most-played track on triple j Unearthed and industry interest, gigs, including a residency at iconic The Espy and several prestigious festival dates, soon followed. Now, Mike Waters will celebrate the release of his Life EP with a national tour this month.
Mike Waters National Tour Dates
Thursday, 11th June 2015
The Wheatsheaf, Adelaide
Tickets: The Wheatsheaf
Friday, 12th June 2015
Oxford Art Factory, Gallery Bar, Sydney
Tickets: Oxford Art Factory
Friday, 19th June 2015
Shebeen, Melbourne
Tickets: Shebeen
Oisima
Off the back of his recent debut album, Nicaragua Nights, Adelaide beat king Oisima will embark on a national headline tour, which will see him bringing his delicate melodies and exotic imaginings to dance floors across the country, including in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide.
Oisima National Tour Dates
Friday, 26th June 2015
Good God Small Club, Sydney
Saturday, 27th June 2015
Hugs N Kisses, Melbourne
Thursday, 9th July 2015
Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
Friday, 10th July 2015
Flyrite, Perth
Saturday, 11th July 2015
Rocket Bar, Adelaide
