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oday we are thrilled to report that Violent Soho’s much-loved single ‘Covered in Chrome’ has reached certified gold status (35,000+ sales) in Australia. Having been the second single to be lifted from their acclaimed third record Hungry Ghost (also gold certified) in late 2013, ‘Covered in Chrome’ quickly captured the hearts of people all over […]
Celebrating the release of her debut EP Clever Disguise last Friday, Sydney-via-Canowindra artist Gordi shares a gorgeous, stripped back version of the song that started it all, ‘Can We Work It Out’. The video pares the song right back to the basics – highlighting Gordi’s wonderful, husky vocals and beautiful songwriting, against the stunning backdrop […]
Platinum hit makers The Chainsmokers duo Alex and Drew are taking over the world with their electric and addictive beats releasing hit after hit, the most recent is the single Inside Out. They are most well-known for their hit song SELFIE that caught the world’s attention and skyrocketed their careers. “We’ve always believed in ourselves […]
She’s a proud winner of one of the nation’s largest music competitions and already has two albums that deliver more bang for your buck, now Dami Im has a new addition that’s sure to have your ears smiling. Known for having albums that hit the high numbers on the ARIA Album Chart, upcoming Classic Carpenters […]
From winning X-Factor’s seventh season to releasing sizzling hot track ‘Keep Talking’, Cyrus is knowingly making major music headway with the slick sounds of his sweet and soulful voice. The New South Wales born musician’s debut album was released five months ago and is already receiving positive reviews all round, which is nothing out of […]
Following a remarkable few years for the Melbourne artist we can today confirm that Vance Joy’s ‘Fire and the Flood’ Tour has completely sold out. All three shows across the weekend including Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne and two shows at Sydney’s Opera House were confirmed sell outs months back and now all tickets to […]
Aussie metalcore band Parkway Drive “All Aussie Adventure” Tour with special guests Make Them Suffer kicks off across the East Coast in June making its way to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) for one night only on Sunday, 19 June. The band has released five full-length albums with the latest four albums reaching […]
All aboard the Argonoughty! Electric Elephant festival unveils this summer’s boat party line-ups, including appearances from Andrew Weatherall, Bicep, Bill Brewster, Optimo, Ralph Lawson, Secretsundaze & many more. Taking place from 7-11 July at The Garden Tisno festival site in Croatia, Electric Elephant is one of Croatia’s original founding festivals. This year’s line-up boasts a […]
YOUR SHOT, presented by Alcatel, is back in 2016, continuing its quest across the east coast of Australia to unearth Australia’s next top DJ talent. With programs for singers and dancers to get noticed and make something of their talents, YOUR SHOT provides an option for young Australian’s wanting to become DJ’s, withno previous experience […]
Renowned for their massive party tunes, Bombs Away have not only topped the charts, but have become ARIA nominated and Gold & Platinum selling artists. Having seen success, release after release, most recently with ‘Stupid Hot’ and ‘Squats’ – smashing Top 10 spots across a multitude of charts including: ARIA, Beatport, Shazam and MTV, they […]
The line-up for the second annual Surfers Paradise LIVE music festival has been announced, with a diverse and eclectic mix of Australian talent to entertain crowds of all ages from Friday, May 6 to Sunday, May 8. One of the country’s most successful and enduring rock bands, the Choirboys, are headlining this year’s event, which […]
ARIA Award winners and multi-platinum chart-toppers The Temper Trap today announced that their highly anticipated third album Thick As Thieves will be released internationally on June 10. The long awaited news coincides with the release of new single ‘Fall Together’, available to download and stream now. Set to become a festival classic, ‘Fall Together’ showcases the soaring vocals and anthemic […]
Bloc Party today confirm the release of their new single Virtue, the latest to be lifted from their recently released album HYMNS,
KA, Jon Stanley has been at the forefront of drum and bass for over a decade. Known for devotion on the decks, pinpoint accuracy in the mix and his ability to construct dance floor anthems, has seen Cyantific DJ around the globe. In 2006, Cyantific released his debut album, ‘Ghetto Blaster’ on Hospital Records and […]
From making headlines worldwide with their tasty track Geronimo to touring the globe, Australian band Sheppard is the new edge to Indie-Pop music and this year they’re bringing more sound to your speakers. It’s been almost two years since their first debut album Bombs Away was released worldwide, but sold out tours in countries like […]
What inspired you to get into the make- up and beauty business? I always loved watching my mother get ready for events and believe I had an eye for perfection from a very young age. I love empowering people and making them feel beautiful. Makeup is a form of expression, and I love how it […]
In 2015, Katz Model Management celebrated 13 years of the annual Katz Ultimate Look Model Search. The model search that has discovered developed and propelled many young and fresh faces into the modeling industry by giving them the skills, tools and opportunities needed. The 2015 competition was one of the toughest with a stellar field […]
In a ceremony held at the Brisbane Powerhouse last night, the winners of the2016 Queensland Music Awards were announced. Congratulations to Dew Process artist Eves The Behavior (Hannah Karydas) for winning Best Music Video for ‘TV’ and Create/Control artist Sahara Beck who took out Folk Singer/Songwriter category for her song ‘Mother Mother’. EVES THE BEHAVIOR, the […]
| We are excited to confirm that alongside her announced support dates on Rudimental’s biggest Australian and New Zealand tour to date; soulful UK songstress Jess Glynne will also join them for their keenly awaited performance at AEC Theatre in Adelaide. With an inimitable voice that is equal parts ferocious and fragile, Jess Glynne captured […]
We have all heard of the Fashion Industry described using the stereotypes Bitchy, Standoffish, Competitive or cutthroat but what people fail to realise is that this isn’t Fashion, the industry is built on collaboration and mentorship with designers and creatives always providing insights into their inspiration or mentors. Of course, like any industry, there are […]
Foxtel announced today that fashion icon Megan Gale will join the highly anticipated tenth season of Australia’s Next Top Model in 2016. Born and raised in Perth, Megan is one of Australia’s most celebrated models and has forged a hugely successful local and international career as a businesswoman, brand ambassador, TV host and producer, designer and […]
After what has been their most successful year to date, We are thrilled to confirm a massive Australian tour for The Rubens this June. Playing their biggest headline shows yet in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne, these once-in-a-lifetime concerts will give fans an opportunity to see a band at a momentous stage of their career. […]
