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setting down some plans
Sommerset have added Singapore to the list of the world tour dates for the first half of this year. They're now hitting up Asia, Europe, North America and will be finishing up in Australia mid Next Year.
posted 3/1 by Punk Downunder
us versus the vitals
Tentative dates for the Us Versus Them/Vitals your have been released:
SATURDAY 12TH JANUARY-Irish Club, Adelaide
SUNDAY 13TH JANUARY- Marion Bowling Club
WENESDAY 16TH JANUARY- Ballarat
THURSDAY 17TH JANUARY-The Arthouse, Melbourne
FRIDAY 18TH JANUARY DAY- TBC, Melbourne
SATURDAY 19TH JANUARY (DAY)- The Tote, Melbourne
SATURDAY 19TH JANUARY-The Boardroom, Canberra
WEDNESDAY 23RD JANUARY- Rose and Crown, Surfers Paradise
THURSDAY 24TH JANUARY- Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour
FRIDAY 25TH JANUARY- Gabba Hotel, Brisbane
SATURDAY 26TH JANUARY-Zednation 2, Brisbane
SUNDAY 27TH JANUARY-The Alliance Hotel, Brisbane TBC
THURSDAY 31ST JANUARY- Sydney
FRIDAY 1ST FEBRUARY- Sydney
SATURDAY 2ND FEBRUARY-Green Square Hotel, Sydney
posted 3/1 by Punk Downunder
mindsnare
Mindsnare will be playing their last shows for a while in Jan. They'll be in Brisbane, Sydney and one show in Melbourne supporting Amen from the USA.
Friday 11th January@ The Gabba - Woolloongabba, Qld
Saturday 12th January @ The Gabba - Woolloongabba, Qld
Saturday 12th January @ Green Sq - Sydney, NSW
Sunday 13th January @ Bizzos - Caringbah, NSW
Thursday 31st January @ The Corner Hotel - Richmond, Vic
posted 3/1 by Punk Downunder
the package is on his way
One date confirmed:
Saturday 9th February
Corner Hotel - Richmond, Vic
W/ Atom and his Package (USA), Identity Theft
posted 3/1 by Punk Downunder
mid youth crisis reunion
Mid Youth Crisis/One Inch Punch are having a reunion. Anyone in the area should attend. It's on Friday 15th February at the Arthouse Hotel in Melbourne.
posted 3/1 by Punk Downunder
no more thinking for dan
Old news I know: "Thinktank guitarist Dan Thompson is leaving the band!
It was a tough call to make, but the boy's getting married in the new year and he's looking to see what he can do in fields other than music (and prove that life exists outside the imaginary world of rock). Everything's amicable within the band. Thinktank play their final show with Dan on January 4 at the Enigma Bar in Adelaide. Josh Arcus will be taking over where Dan leaves off."
posted 24/12 by Punk Downunder
get wise again melbourne
Brisbane ska band Wiseacre have just announced another visit to Melbourne. Here are the dates:
Thurs 10 Jan: South Yarra Saloon Bar, with Addiction 64 and Red
Hot Poker Dots
Fri 11 Jan : Central Club, Richmond, with TBA
***Sat 12 Jan : Punters Club ALL AGES ARVO with Blueline Medic,
Thinktank and Tiltmeter ***TBC***
Sat 12 Jan: Espy Front Bar, with The Brown Hornet and Incredible
Dead Goons - FREE
posted 24/12 by Punk Downunder
raise your fists
Some TOURS are also up for 2002. Expect the guys to show up in Europe when the album is released. MABY they'll fly over to Canada again as their recent tour there was just fucking amazing. Raised Fist will also play a couple of dates in Scandinavia and most of all Sweden where the band havent done any serious touring since the start. Australia is one of the continents RF have as their nr. 1 priority. Raised Fist is currently working on the songs for the next album. Recordings will start at the 7'th of January. There are no delays involved here, and the release will be sometime around May.
posted 18/12 by Punk Downunder
mindsnare still going strong
Mindsnare have plenty of plans for the future. First on the list is a tour to South Australia, Queenland and New South Wales. In April they will be recording a 7". Yee-ha.
posted 14/12 by Punk Downunder
the vagrants gear down to sydney
 Brisbane outfit The Vagrants are officially heading down to Sydney in January with local outfit Secondbest. Catch them:
4th of January: Green Square Hotel (Sydney),Beanz Baxter Records launch with Second Best and Crank.
5th of January: Burn Out, Great Western Bar, Penrith (AA) 12pm - 5pm with Second Best and more tba
5th of January: Club 77, Sydney with Second Best and more tba
posted 14/12 by Punk Downunder
unpaid debt and vocalist part ways
After 2 1/2 years Unpaid Debt and Josh are parting ways.
We wish him all the best. Josh's final show is on 4th January at the Green Square Hotel. Tryouts will be at Party Pig Studios (Magowar Road Giraween). If you would like to tryout ring Tim on 0409744124 or learn 2-3 songs and turn up at 12:30 Saturday 15th or 22nd. MUST BE OVER 18
posted 14/12 by Punk Downunder
more amusement
It's been a whirlwind few months for unsigned Melbourne punksters For Amusement Only. The boys picked up supports for Unwritten Law, have been confirmed for NOFX in Melbourne and picked up a spot at the Falls Festival after the organisers spotted them at a show. What next…well here's what's next. The national main support for the fastest rising punk band in the world, SUM 41!!! FAO will have their debut EP out in time for the tour and will be scorching across Australia to showcase their catchy as hell tunes to the unsuspecting public.
posted 14/12 by Punk Downunder
nofx stolen tickets
Melbourne fans do not buy these tickets, Numbers 1051 - 1100 for Tuesday Jan 29th and 051 - 100 for Wednesday Jan 30th. They are stolen and if you've got one you will not be allowed entry into the show. Try sneaking in instead.
posted 14/12 by Punk Downunder
atom and his package tour
The official word is out and he will be hitting our shores February next year. Dates when we get them. UPDATE: Read the Atom and His Package interview here.
posted 7/12 by Punk Downunder
...such is life
Also set for a Fifth Wheel release is Munkyz Unkle’s debut six-track EP Such Is Life. The disc will be available at shows in December, followed by a Sydney tour in February.
posted 7/12 by Punk Downunder
sum 41 dates
 FEB 14. Sum 41 @ Palladium, Gold Coast
FEB 15. Sum 41 @ The Arena, Brisbane
FEB 16. Sum 41 @ Uni Roundhouse, Sydney
FEB 17. Sum 41 @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne
FEB 19. Sum 41 @ Corner Hotel, Melbourne
posted 7/12 by Punk Downunder
fez perez launch ep in sydney
Melbourne's favourite illegitimate sons FEZ PEREZ are launching their disc in Sydney on the 15th at the Hopetoun Hotel. It's their new five track CD.EP out now thru M.G.M. This baby has been launched in Melbourne with a sellout show and now it's Sydney's turn! In other news, FEZ PEREZ have a NEW online home at... you guessed it, fezperez.com. FEZ PEREZ are gonna hit the road nationally over the next few months in support of 'STARRING FEZ PEREZ' as well as at various festival dates starting with Victoria's Falls Festival on New Years.
posted 7/12 by Punk Downunder
say hello to gordon at homebake
Commissioner Gordon won the competition to play on the MAIN stage at the Homebake Festival next weekend in Sydney. There were around 5000 entries and they won. Congrats. Also their 13-track cd Get in the Car will be released mid-December folks.
posted 7/12 by Punk Downunder
amusing
Xmas is upon us and For Amusement Only wish to bring a little Xmas cheer in to everyone's lives. The boys are currently in the studio with Lindsay Gravina recording their debut EP. They are also hot off a bunch of Unwritten Law shows and have been confirmed for this years Falls Festival as well. Catch their last club show of the year on Saturday December 15 at The Tote. It's an Under 18 spectacular (Doors 2pm) with Underside and STR offering their support. Freeza and Vans are proud supporters of the show.
posted 7/12 by Punk Downunder
antiskeptic gear up for a huge month
Prepare yourselves for some rock 'n' roll action as Antiskeptic hit the
road for the next couple of weeks, including dates in sunny Queensland
with U.S rockers Unwritten Law, Melbourne shows with New Zealanders
Pugface and a regional Victoria all-ages Bodyjar show!!
Don't forget to bring those extra pennies, as we will have our first
single 'Change My Ways' available at these shows, alongside a whole new
range of stylin' guy's and girl's t-shirts!! Their gigs will be on the dates page soon alright.
posted 16/11 by Punk Downunder
nofx extra shows
Thanks to Bombshellzine:
THU 24TH JAN – FANNY’S NIGHTCLUB, NEWCASTLE
with Frenzal Rhomb & Creeping Jesus. Doors 8pm
Tickets on sale at The Rock Shop (Newcastle), Beaumont St Beat (Hamilton), Rumours (Carrington)
FRI 25TH JAN – UNI OF NSW ROUNDHOUSE, SYDNEY
with Frenzal Rhomb & Never Pay Retail. Doors 8pm
Tickets on sale at The Roundhouse, Metro Theatre Box Office, Phonecharge (02) 9287 2000
TUE 29TH & WED 30TH JAN – THE HI-FI, MELBOURNE
with Frenzal Rhomb & For Amusement Only. Doors 8pm
Tickets on sale at Gaslight, Missing Link, Polyester & Ticketek (132849)
posted 16/11 by Punk Downunder
the size of the ocean
Big Heavy Stuff pack the tarago for the third time this year and hit the road again to complete their 'THE SIZE OF THE OCEAN TOUR'. New dates have been announced for NSW, VIC, SA and WA. 2001 has been quite a year for the Sydney-based quartet. "THE SIZE OF THE OCEAN TOUR" is in celebration of their fabulous Size of the Ocean album released back in March on Redline Records (distributed through Shock) and its continued success. After a massive tour with Something for Kate throughout May/June, an ARIA award nomination for Best Alternative Album and a coveted support with long time hero Neil Finn in June - Big Heavy Stuff are ready to end the year with a bang! Special guests will be picked up for the ride in each state.
posted 16/11 by Punk Downunder
on par
Sydney record label Below Par are gearing up for their second Caddy of the Year compilation. Bands so far confirmed are One Dollar Short, Midtown, Rufio, Yellowcard, Lucky 7, Moneen and For Amusement Only. The label has just signed local emo/punk lads Something With Numbers. Any girls interested in being in being a promo girl? Read on about it here.
posted 16/11 by Punk Downunder
the hives to headline falls
Announced at fallsfestival.com: "With music described as brutal yet sophisticated, energetic, vital and fresh, The Falls is proud to play host to Sweden's fabulous fivesome - The Hives, in their very first Australian show ever. The guys are taking a holiday from a jam packed US tour to drop in and play one show only at The Falls Festival." Ok so I've heard a strong rumour that The Hives are going to tour here with labelmates The (International) Noise Conspiracy but it says one show only, eh who knows? Check out the video for their song Main Offender.
posted 12/11 by Punk Downunder
cold wind at the start of summer
Secondbest will finally be releasing their long-awaited single Cold Wind at the beginning of December through Beanz Baxter Records. The boys are playing a string of gigs in support of the release in Sydney and Queensland. Dates as follow:
Nov 27 - Annadale Hotel w/ Unwritten Law
Dec 1 - Gabba Hotel (AA)
Dec 1 - Beerwah Community Hall, Sunshine Coast (AA Festival)
Dec 7 - Gabba Hotel (18+)
Dec 8 - Jubille Hotel, Fortitude Valley (18+)
posted 12/11 by Punk Downunder
life without buildings
 UK indie act Life Without Buildings talk about releasing a little something down here and touring: "On December 3rd our Australian label Trifekta will release a mini-ep leading with a new track, Love Trinity, and backed with a new version of Is Is & the IRS, plus Daylighting from the UK Young Offenders single. The release will coincide with a series of dates in Australia in mid-December. Many thanks to Trifekta for sorting this out and to everyone in Australia who's written to us." For more info visit their website at www.lifewithoutbuildings.co.uk.
posted 25/10 by Punk Downunder
a message from lucky 7
"We are back from Australia and we had a great time. We are all taking a few days off to get back on California time. I would like to thank all the fans that came out to support us. It was very nice meeting everyone and we made many new friends. Thank you! Also, thanks to all the cool bands we played with and Good Charlotte for the cool shout out at Livid. We are hoping to return to Oz in March. We'll let you know. We will post a tour diary of Australia on our site soon." - www.feelingluckypunk.com.
posted 25/10 by Punk Downunder
punk at melbourne's goo
From Melbourne's Beat Magazine: "Good news for bands and punters, the Metro is accepting demos and interest from hardcore/ punk/ emo/ ska etc. bands for shows at Goo. Email Bron at [email protected] or send stuff to the Metro."
posted 25/10 by Punk Downunder
falls cancellation
 Millencolin have cancelled their appearance at the Falls Festival on New Years. Still playing are: Blueline Medic, Area 7, Grinspoon, Bodyjar, 28 Days, Warped, Regurgitator and more.
“It was pretty freaky for us getting the call as it is the first time in 9 years that a band has cancelled from The Falls Festival line-up. We have always built really good relationships with bands performing at our festivals and Millencolin was no exception. We know the guys were really looking forward to coming and had even planned a two-week stay in Lorne. But there are just some things that can’t be helped. From our point of view, losing a great act is disappointing but if it’s going to happen I’m stoked it wasn’t last minute. It gives us plenty of time to make sure The Falls is still as good as ever.”
posted 25/10 by Punk Downunder
us versus them out of the studio
 Lismore outfit Us Versus Them have completed the recording of their debut self titled 4-track EP. It will officially be out on Building Records on the 9th of November and clocks in around the 25 minute mark. You are able to pre-order the EP here. A sample mp3 is available at www.usversusthem.net.
posted 23/10 by Punk Downunder
no love for the haters
Look out for The Killchoir Project's debut Ep titled 'No Love for the Haters' which will be out next month through Resist Records. CD launches are scheduled for the following dates:
23rd november: CD LAUNCH conation, the nation blue, heartfeltself, threechainbreak, the killchoir project @ the arthouse melbourne.
15th december: CD LAUNCH irrelevant, mightyfew, heartfeltself, the killchoir project @ the green square hotel sydney
21st december: CD LAUNCH mere theory, 99 reasons why, embodiment 12:14, the killchoir project @ enigma bar ALL AGES
posted 23/10 by Punk Downunder
change my ways
 Late next month Antiskeptic will release their first single 'Change My Ways' from the highly anticipated debut album
'Memoirs of a Common Man'. It will also feature another album track 'Called'
and the b-sides 1:40, Jimmy was always thinking and Resolution. In other news the band has some killer gigs coming up with bands like Guttermouth, The Frugals, Warped and Bodyjar. Also they will be heading up to Brisbane late November. Check them out at www.antiskeptic.com.au.
posted 23/10 by Punk Downunder
beanz baxter iissue 11
Interviews with: Bodyjar, All, Living End, Nation Blue, Crank, Sundays Best, Pistol Grip, Identity Theft, Vandals, Another Way, Girls Germs, Secondbest, Snubfighter, Snuff and more! $3.30 (inc GST) Available October 25th! Support zines.
posted 22/10 by Punk Downunder
nofx to play big day out
This is really truly fucked. NOFX will be playing at next year's Big Day Out. The lineup so far is "PRODIGY, CRYSTAL METHOD, NEW ORDER, NOFX, GARBAGE, DJ DAVE CLARKE, GERLING, SHIHAD, GRINSPOON, REGURGITATOR, MAGIC DIRT, SUPERHEIST, plus more TBA in the coming weeks!" There will be many changes made regarding security so expect the already high ticket price to be jacked up even more. Looking at the dates it is possible they could do a few extra shows here and there. January* 18 ..... Auckland 20 ..... Gold Coast 26 ..... Sydney 28 ..... Melbourne February* 01 ..... Adelaide 03 ..... Perth
posted 11/10 by Punk Downunder
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