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Some of Victoria’s hottest acts including Marlon Williams, Courtney Barnett, Harts, Briggs and The EG Allstars, will celebrate the 10th Edition of The Age Music Victoria Awards at 170 Russell on 11 November 2015.

A limited release of 300 tickets will be available to the public, so get in quick to celebrate with your favourite musicians.

The event will be co-presented by Triple R 102.7FM and PBS 106.7FM. Two of their finest broadcasters, Chris Gill and Lyndelle Wilkinson, will MC the event and Fee B-Squared will be spinning the tunes between sets.

In a celebration of the diversity of the Victorian contemporary music scene, the night will peak when special guests Ajak Kwai, Ben Salter, Blake Scott (The Peep Tempel), Briggs, Ecca Vandal, Emma Donovan, Iseula Hingano (Blue Eyes Cry) and Olympia, perform a song with The EG Allstars.

For the first time, the Public Awards, which are decided by 80,000 public votes, and The Genre Awards, which are chosen by select expert panels, will be merged in one huge show. The Hall of Fame acts will be celebrated in a separate concert at the Palais Theatre on 20 November 2015.

We are thrilled to announce that last year’s major industry partners Live At Your Local and Bakehouse Studios, are joining us again, with $5 from every ticket sold once again going to Support Act Limited to support musicians in need.

“Wow, 10 years since the first awards and this year’s nominees have delivered some of the best music we’ve ever heard” said The Age’s music editor Martin Boulton.

“The Age Music Victoria Awards shines a spotlight on a year of outstanding releases and promises to deliver a wonderful night, celebrating the diversity of great Victorian music”.

The Age Music Victoria Awards 10th Edition
11 November 2015, Doors 6.45 PM
ON SALE NOW Tickets $40 + BF via www.170russell.com or phone 1300 724 867

Pictured: Olympia

Friends

The Melbourne music family and African communities come together for a massive concert to celebrate David Marama’s brilliant contribution to live music in Melbourne. The event features The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra, Ray Pereira’s Afro-Lankan drum ensemble and the township jazz sounds of the Royal Swazi Spa with all proceeds donated to Marama as he recovers from a recent illness.

 

Highly regarded and well respected in the community, David is an accomplished multi-award winning artist originally from Malawi/Tanzania and has performed alongside some of the world’s best musicians in Africa and Australia. With an illustrious career spanning over more than three decades, his distinctive and ubiquitous guitar playing style can be heard on many fine African recordings.

 

Hosted by award winning journalist Santilla Chingaipe (SBS News), the soiree will commence with a sensational Afro-Lankan drumming performance led by percussion maestro Ray Pereira, followed by the laid back township jazz flavoured sound of Royal Swazi Spa. The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra will then take the stage as the final act for a grand performance reminiscent of Fela Kuti’s sound, followed by some of Melbourne’s greatest DJs, keeping the dance floor pulsing for the rest of the night!

 

Doors open at 4:00pm and tickets are available TODAY from  http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/event/a-concert-for-david-marama-aka-mr-clean/80126

 

Don’t miss out on this huge night of African music and a chance to celebrate and support one of Melbourne’s most influential African musicians.

 

Sunday Oct 11^th

Howler, Brunswick

The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra

The Royal Swazi Spa

Afro-Lankan

 

plus DJs Manchild (PBS-FM)

Chris Gill (RRR)

Systa BB (RRR)

Mpaphi Nfandizo (Botswana)

 

For those who can’t be with us for this very special show, private donation information will be announced soon.  If you could help spread the word about this excellent musical event for David/Mr Clean we would be very grateful.

 

We’re happy to accept gifts for auction and cash donations if you can’t attend on the night.  Please donate whatever you can – email for details on how to contribute – karen@karenconradpublicity.com.

 

Thank you!   

 

 

DESTRENDS are ready to hit the road for their first tour as headliners to support the release of their second single SKIN.

The song was taken from their recent double A-side release, and follows their first single MY FRIEND, which earned a 4.5 star (out of 5) review from Richard Kingsmill at Triple J.

“Take the day off, stay at home and listen to this song over and over. It will be time well spent.” – Richard Kingsmill, Triple J 

View the film clip for SKIN here at Tone Deaf:

http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/456052/premiere-of-destrends-skin.htm

 

Brothers Matt (Vocals/Bass) and Nathan Savage (Drums) provide a powerful rhythm section augmented by accomplished guitarist Billy Watts (son of the late Robbie ‘Rocket’ Watts, former guitarist of Aussie-punk legends Cosmic Psychos).

Outfitted in Dr Martens, tight jeans and glitter, the Melbourne based three-piece are quickly building a reputation as a distinctly theatrical live band with a sound influenced by early 80s post- punk. It is a unique blend, reminiscent of the new wave of the late 70s and early 80s with a gentle touch of gothic hysteria.

In the short time since forming, DESTRENDS has shared the stage with Mark Lanegan (Screaming Trees/Queens of the Stone Age) at his sold out Melbourne show, toured with Stonefield on their recent national tour and performed at King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s inaugural Dawn of Gizzfest at the Corner Hotel.

MY FRIEND / SKIN was recorded and mixed by Stu MacKenzie (King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard), mastered by Joseph Carra at Crystal Studios and written by Matt Savage, Nathan Savage and Billy Watts.

 

 

 

Catch DESTRENDS here:

Wednesday 19th August – FRANKIE’S PIZZA 50 Hunter Street, SYDNEY – 9PM – (FREE SHOW)

Thursday 20th August – MARLY BAR 145 King Street, NEWTOWN

Saturday 22nd August – DING DONG LOUNGE 18 Market Lane, MELBOURNE – 9PM

Tix: http://www.dingdonglounge.com.au/9662/ destrends-single-launch.htm

Saturday 29th August – THE EXETER HOTEL 246 Rundle Street, ADELAIDE – 9PM – (FREE SHOW)

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/866711173422948/ 

‘DANCE IT YOU WANT – AGAIN!’

What an incredible response! After such an overwhelming demand for tickets to the Concert for Ross Hannaford, we are very happy to announce a second concert on Sunday afternoon on Sunday 19th July.

Tickets to the first concert sold out in less than 30 hours! All those who missed out have another opportunity to support Ross as he battles serious health issues.

Tickets on sale at 9am Thursday 9th July please buy early to avoid disappointment. No doubt it will sell out quickly.

The Sunday afternoon concert features special guest, PAUL KELLY. Once again the ROCKWIZ ORCHESTRA is on board along with compere Brian Nankervis. Also featuring ROSS WILSON, WAYNE DUNCAN, GARY YOUNG, WILBUR WILDE, BRUCE HAYMES, KERRYN TOLHURST, BART WILLOUGHBY, and MARGOT BARRETT with many more to be announced.

www.memomusichall.com.au

Stay tuned to MEMO website for further line up announcements in the coming days. 2nd CONCERT

SUN 19th JULY 3-6pm

MEMO MUSIC HALL – 90 Acland St, St Kilda

www.memomusichall.com.au

Limited reserve seating ($75 + bf) General Admission standing tickets. ($60 + bf) If you can’t make the concert and wish to financially assist Ross Please donate online here

http://www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx?eid=145569