Words by Caitlin Trindall.
With so many tours and such little time, it can be overwhelming keeping on top of everything. It can often feel in these winter months like there’s not much happening here in Australia as all our favourite artists take off on European and US summer tours. Not to fear though, we’ve got a list here of some of the artists heading around our country for the rest of this month and into July to keep you ready to go.
Banoffee
Power chick extraordinaire continues her mid year tour this week, including a set at the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Women In Electronic Music Showcase, a free event on top the MCA Rooftop going down this weekend alongside Rainbow Chan, GL, HABITS, BUOY & Mirã Bõru. Catch her across the country on her ‘I’m Not Sorry’ tour at the following:
Wed June 15 – Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
Sat June 18 – MCA Rooftop, Sydney
Fri July 1 – Roxanne Parlour, Melbourne
Fri July 8 – Babushka, Perth
Sat July 9 – Rocket Bar, Adelaide
Grab tickets for the Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide shows here or otherwise Sydney siders, catch her for free!
Karnivool
Also known as Ian Kenny’s other band, when he’s not busy doing vocals for Birds of Tokyo, Karnivool are on their way around the country on their ‘Pre-Animation’ tour. With nearly half the tour sold out already there’s sure to be some sweat.
Thurs June 16 – Bar on the Hill, Newcastle
Fri June 17 – Waves, Wollongong
Sat June 18 – Manning Bar, Sydney – SOLD OUT
Wed June 22 – Spotted Cow, Toowoomba
Thurs June 23 – The Triffid, Brisbane – SOLD OUT
Fri June 24 – The Triffid, Brisbane – SOLD OUT
Sat June 25 – Thebarton, Adelaide
Wed June 29 – The Wool Exchange, Geelong
Thurs June 30 – The Croxton, Melbourne – SOLD OUT
Be quick and grab some remaining tickets from the band’s website.
The Delta Riggs
The Melbourne boys have been running around including a DJ set at Beach Road Hotel in Bondi of recent and their tour is quick on the way to sell out. Catch them on the road with The Pretty Littles and I OH YOU DJs this month.
Fri June 24 – Fat Controller, Adelaide
Sat June 25 – Howler, Melbourne – SOLD OUT
Thurs June 30 – Jam Gallery, Bondi
Fri July 1 – The Imperial Hotel, Sydney
Sat July 2 – Brightside, Brisbane
Tickets available from the venues.
Set Mo
The lads continue their tour fresh off supporting Bag Raiders only a couple of weeks ago. They absolutely nailed some beats at Groovin’ The Moo in April and undoubtedly their Aussie tour is going to bring some sweet sounds to keen ears. Check them out from this weekend in Sydney and onwards:
Sat June 18 – Chinese Laundry, Sydney
Sat June 25 – TBC Club, Brisbane
Thurs June 30 – Fat Controller, Adelaide
Sat July 2 – Prince, Melbourne
Thurs July 7 – Australian Brewery, Rouse Hill
Sun July 10 – Florida Beach Bar, Terrigal
Thurs July 14 – Uno Dance Club, Geelong
Fri July 15 – King Street Hotel, Newcastle
Sat July 16 – Grand Hotel, Wollongong
Sun July 17 – Our House, Hobart
Wed July 20 – Beach Road Hotel, Bondi
Fri July 22 – Mr Wolf, Canberra
Fri July 29 – Elsewhere, Gold Coast
Sat July 30 – Flinders Social, Townsville
Sat August 6 – Geisha Bar, Perth
Tickets available from the venues.
What So Not and A-Trak
Fans would agree it’s about time Chris Emerson, aka Emoh Instead aka What So Not graced home shores again for some solo shows. Following a last minute addition to this year’s Groovin’ The Moo tour, What So Not is bringing his pal A-Trak and Fools Gold Records companion Rome Fortune to a home audience for a national tour. Kicking off at the end of June and following into July ahead of his Splendour slot you can catch What So Not at the following:
Thurs June 30 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney.
Fri July 1 – Thebarton Theatre Adelaide
Sat July 2 – Metro, Perth
Thurs July 7 – Prince, Melbourne
Fri July 8 – Prince, Melbourne
Sat July 9 – Max Watts, Brisbane
Grab your ticket here at the What So Not website.
Parkway Drive
The boys kick start their ‘All Aussie Adventure’ tour in Cairns tonight to take them around the country before running off to Europe with the new album in tow. With 14 shows all up and stacked with guests from all over, catch them all up and down the East Coast.
Wed June 15 – Brothers, Cairns AA
Thurs June 16 – The Venue, Townsville AA
Fri June 17 – Lake Kawana, Sunshine Coast AA
Sat June 18 – Powerhouse, Toowoomba 18+
Sun June 19 – Convention and Exhibition Centre, Gold Coast AA
Thu June 23 – PCYC, Bateau Bay AA
Fri June 24 – Panthers, Penrith AA
Sat June 25 – Wollongong Uni, Wollongong AA – SOLD OUT
Sun June 26 – Entertainment Centre, Sutherland AA
Thu June 30 – The Cube, Wodonga AA
Fri July 1 – Bendigo Stadium, Bendigo AA
Sat July 2 – The Arena, Geelong AA
Sun July 3 – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights – SOLD OUT
Mon July 4 – Chelsea Heights Hotel, Chelsea Heights – 18+
Head to the Facebook event page to check out where to buy tickets.