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SET TIMES ANNOUNCED FOR FLOW FESTIVAL FEATURING DIGABLE PLANETS (US), KAIIT, MILAN RING, AGUNG MANGO AND MORE!

A unique one-day music and arts festival celebrating the communal exchange of aural and kinetic energy, FLOW Festival is launching its first installment on Saturday 14 December 2019. Taking place in the stunning surrounds of the Footscray Community Arts Centre located on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation, FLOW Festival promises a dynamic and power-fuelled lineup of local and international talent.

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PHOEBE SINCLAIR IS EVERY ONE OF US DANCING WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING, IN NEW VIDEO FOR "OMG"

The self-confessed emotional wreck, turned sad-banger songstress, is making an impact with her combination of soulful vocals, intoxicating beats and scintillating lyricism. Backed by a 4-piece all girl ensemble, oozing confidence and power, and armed with a massive pop vocal, Sinclair smashes out electro pop tunes with an inescapable energy.

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TRACES ANNOUNCE NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW SINGLE ‘CAN’T STOP ME’

Traces recently unleashed "Can't Stop Me" and initiated a movement on social media of the same name to open up conversation about mental health. "Can't Stop Me" is an anthem of rebellion and a fight against everyone's own worst enemy - themselves.

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SELECT MUSIC IS PROUD TO PARTNER WITH PLUS 1 BRINGING DIGNITY, EQUITY, AND ACCESS TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED

Australia's largest independent booking agency Select Music are excited to officially announce their partnership with PLUS1; a social impact platform that dedicates $1 from purchased show tickets to effective non-profits addressing our most pressing social and environmental issues.

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MEADOW RETURNS IN 2020 WITH FRANKIE COSMOS, ELIZABETH AND SURPRISE CHEF AS FIRST ACTS ANNOUNCED!

Taking place in the stunning surrounds of Bambra on the edge of the Victorian Otways, regional music festival Meadow (previously By The Meadow) returns for its seventh installment in March 2020. Besides chopping its name into a punchy one-worder, Meadow hasn’t changed in vibe one bit, promising yet another three-day, two-night, once-in-a-year-time party.

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SIENNA WILD ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE YOU WOULDN’T KNOW + NATIONAL TOUR IN JANUARY 2020

Sienna Wild are thrilled to be taking You Wouldn’t Know on the road, and it’s pretty clear why once you hit play on this track – it’s definitely one for a hot, sweaty, summer gig. Giving fans a taste of what to expect from their 2020 tour, Louis says, “Fans can expect a tight rock performance full of swirling guitars, crashin…

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BLACK SUMMER NEW SINGLE & VIDEO FOR 'DOUBLE EDGE' FT. ASTON

Electronic music wunderkind Black Summer has today announced his new, heartwrenching single Double Edge, featuring Australian vocalist Aston, out November 1. The young artist, otherwise known as Rhys Toms, has also dropped a breathtaking video clip to accompany Double Edge, directed by Tim Maxx, and starring Aston herself alongside actor David John Craig.

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- THE LETTER STRING QUARTET REVEAL YET ANOTHER STUNNING SINGLE LIFTED FROM THEIR FORTHCOMING DEBUT ALBUM WITH MARITA DYSON ON ‘MOMENTO MORI’

In 2020 The Letter String Quartet are set to release their debut album featuring the serene vocals of Marita Dyson from The Orbweavers. After revealing their first recorded material earlier this year with debut single ‘All The Stories’, the seasoned musicians are thrilled to unveil their next track, ‘Momento Mori’.

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BOBBY MAGUIRE SHARES NEW SINGLE & VIDEO MOVING TO THE CITY AHEAD OF DEBUT SELF-TITLED ALBUM – OUT NOVEMBER 29

Queensland-based singer songwriter Bobby Maguire has today announced his new single Moving to the City, a sweet song written to inspire self-confidence in the young artist before a big life change, out today, November 5.

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HOMESTATE RELEASE SELF-TITLED EP AHEAD OF LAUNCH SHOW TOMORROW

Perth pop-punk sensations Homestate are today releasing their self-titled EP after unleashing two huge singles in the lead up to a hungry audience. To celebrate the release of their first offering of new music in three years, Homestate will launch the EP live at Lucy's Love Shack in their hometown tomorrow, November 30!

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'WHAT WE DID ON THE WEEKEND' HOSTING HUGE MOVEMBER FUNDRAISER PARTY AT STAY GOLD SATURDAY NOVEMBER 30

The boys from local podcast ‘What We Did On The Weekend’ (WWDOTW) have put together a ripper of an event, happening this Saturday November 30 at Stay Gold. The guys have both been participating in fundraising for Movember in the lead up to the big day, with all funds raised being donated to Beyond Blue in support of men’s mental health.

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HARROWAY TEAM UP WITH BEST IN THE GAME TO MAKE THEIR DEBUT WITH "SHINE"

Southwest Sydney metalcore five-piece Harroway have blasted on the scene and teamed up with masters of their craft at Graphics Nature Audio (The Amity Affliction, Knocked Loose, Counterparts, Thy Art Is Murder) with their debut single "Shine" flaunting intricate guitar work, huge heavy vocals and catchy cleans…

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RESIDE WIN TRIPLE J UNEARTHED COMPETITION TO OPEN UNIFY GATHERING 2020

Melbourne alternative rock/emo five-piece Reside blasted into 2019 and turned heads with brand new music and a determination that's taken them from strength to strength - and today's announcement proves that hard work really does pay off! Short. Fast. Loud's Josh Merriel revealed on last nights show that Reside are

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DUNE RATS ANNOUNCE HURRY UP AND WAIT AUSTRALIAN TOUR HURRY UP AND WAIT OUT JAN 31 VIA RATBAG RECORDS/BMG

Following their recent single 'Crazy', Dune Rats are thrilled to announce their Hurry Up And Wait Australian album tour. Starting in Feb 29 2020 in Adelaide, the tour will be heading to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne with a stacked line up of supports including Ruby Fields, Dear Seattle, and Totty. See full dates and details…

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EAGLEMONT 'HETERONORMATIVE NIGHTMARE' MELBOURNE SINGLE LAUNCH 30 NOVEMBER THE GRACE DARLING BASEMENT

Taking the local scene by storm, rising Melbourne artist Eaglemont creates witty jangle rock that explores personal life, sexuality, and relationships through anecdotal anguish and the power of retrospection. Her latest tongue-in-cheek chronicle ‘Heteronormative Nightmare’ is one of the gre…

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CONFORM RELEASE NEW SINGLE & VIDEO 'LUXURY LETDOWN'- A SCATHING ATTACK ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Perth's Conform (or 生 Conform 死, which translates to Live. Conform. Die) are today reminding everyone that 2019 ain't over yet - and that just because the year is beginning to wind down, it doesn't mean that they can't drop one of the heaviest and hardest-hitting singles of the year - Luxu…

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TASMAN KEITH UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE‘BILLY BAD AGAIN’

Bowraville-born, Sydney-based rapper Tasman Keith is proud to share his newest single ’BILLY BAD AGAIN’, which premiered overnight on triple j's 'Good Nights' and Acclaim Magazine, and is out today through his own label, Mission Famous Music.

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