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| | Adelaide Big Day Out. We were staying in the same hotel as other artists and I came downstaris to go to the after party and a big crowd was surrounding Aracde Fire and Bjork at the grand piano in the restaurant of the hotel. They were doing old show tunes and everyone was singing along. The lead singer of Arcade Fire was playing piano and everyone was singing along. I recall Buddy Holly's 'Everyday It's Getting Closer', a couple of ABBA songs and some John Lennon, it was very cool. Favourite festivals moments though are just when it's a good show with good reactions, where you don't have to think too much on stage and lose yourself.
Ideal Lineup?
I'd have bands that would never be seen on the same stage because they've long since broken up or died, I'd have Blur opening the festival followed by the Smiths who would reform for my music festival, and At The Drive In would finish the day just when I was drunk enough to dance like they can.
Fave artist you've seen at a Music Festival?
Rage Against The Machine. Also, Brand New who are a vastly under rated band from New York that played at Big Day Out. I saw them pretty much without fail at every Big Day Out and they were astounding, and to use the the cliche, quite inspiring. I've ripped off many of their moves since then!
Tips for attending Music Festivals
Don't break your neck. Don't worry too much about getting to the front for every band you want to see. It's probably better to pick 4 or so that you can really absorb as opposed to having cursory glances at every one. It's like any 'day out' it's best to pace yourself, don't go mental and try to see everything, relax and take it all in. |
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| | Kelly Clarkson announces Australian tour dates! |
| KELLY CLARKSON, the world’s first ‘American Idol,’ now a certified pop sensation, is bringing her All I Ever Wanted TOUR to Australia. Clarkson latest studio album, All I Ever Wanted has been dominating Australian airwaves since it’s March 2009 release, and in April 2010 she will be hitting Australian shores with her infectious, high-energy live show.
The tour will begin in Auckland on Sunday 11 April at Vector Arena; it then makes the jump to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 13 April before heading to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Thursday 15 April. The following weekend, she’ll pick up at Acer Arena in Sydney, on Saturday 17 April, and then rock out in Melbourne at the Rod Laver Arena on Monday 19 April. Her last stop on the tour and in Australia will be Thursday 22 April at Challenge Stadium in Perth.
Currently opening for Kelly Clarkson in the USA, her compatriot Eric Hutchinson will also join the Australian and New Zealand legs of the “All I Ever Wanted” World tour. Eric Hutchinson, probably best known for his catchy song “Rock and Roll”, featured on the hit TV show Packed To The Rafters, won over countless fans when he toured Australia in April this year with Jason Mraz.
All I Ever Wanted is Clarkson’s fourth album, about which, compared to her previous releases, she says is, “definitely more in your face and kind of a dance-rock-soulful kind of thing, which is different for me.” The tour’s title taken from the hit album is a great personal fit for Clarkson. She admits, “All I ever wanted is just to do music; I love playing, singing live, recording and writing and this song just encompasses that.”
Fans can look forward to hearing all of her hits, from Since You’ve Been Gone, Because of You and My Life Would Suck Without You, to a few surprises such as covers from the likes of Kings of Leon and Patsy Cline to the White Stripes. She adds, “I cannot wait to get on the road and tour… When I’m putting an album together, I’m thinking about what am I going to want to perform on tour because I love touring. I’m always thinking, what songs will be fun to sing? It’s going to be a fun record to tour.”
Kelly Clarkson became the first winner of American Idol in 2002 and since then her records have been widely successful and she has truly broken away from the Idol mould. Her second album Breakaway spent 52 weeks in the top 10, and was certified 6 x Platinum. It was Breakaway that earned Clarkson her two Grammy Awards; one for “Best Female Pop Vocal Performance” and “Best Pop Vocal Album.”
Clarkson has sold more than twenty million records worldwide, with over 950,000 of those in Australia alone. These sales make her the highest-selling Idol winner in history. Eight of her singles have made it to the Top Ten and she has won two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, two MTV Awards and 11 Billboard Awards; and even been nominated for a CMA Award.
Tickets go on sale Thursday 12 November. Don’t miss your chance to see US pop sensation Kelly Clarkson live in April 2010. Your life would suck without this show!
Tour dates are:
Sunday 11 April: Vector Arena, Auckland
www.ticketmaster.co.nz or 09 970 9700
Tuesday 13 April: Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbane
www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849
Thursday 15 April: Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle
www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849
Saturday 17 April: Acer Arena, Sydney
www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849
Monday 19 April: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849
Thursday 22 April: Challenge Stadium, Perth
www.ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100 | |
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playing hacky sack or shooting hoops, we're all frustrated NBA players.
If you could request anything on your rider what would it be? |
peeled green grapes, i heard somewhere that jennifer lopez gets that.
Give one of your personal favourite bands a plug. |
the XX are great, really moody and good for long car trips. entrancing live.
What's your most essential item to take on tour? |
ipod, and some sort of sporting equipment. we like to try to stay active.
What's your secret talent? |
i'm a bit of an Xbox nerd, and darn proud of it.
AND... Where are we best to stalk you: MySpace, Facebook or Twitter? Which one's updated the most? |
Facebook at the moment, we have it linked to Twitter and stuff but we feel like it's more personal and we enjoy speaking directly with fans.
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| | Since their formation, the Sydney four-piece have constantly been experimenting and fusing different styles to create their original and powerful brand of music. New Empire's high energy and powerful live show combined with their heartfelt and honest music makes them one of Sydney's most popular new bands. Awoe magazine has described New Empire as "the essentials of the rock pop culture", and this is clearly echoed by thousands of music lovers across the country. | |
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| Forming in the late Summer of 2003, Euphoria Audio are a Rock/Popular band from Wakefield, UK. They have worked closely with producers Stuart Epps (Oasis, Robbie Williams, Jimmy Page) and Steve Levine (Culture Club, The Beach Boys), and most recently have recorded in Trondheim, Norway with Universals D-sign Music (Kylie Minogue, Joe Cocker).
In 2010 the band showcased at the Musexpo music conference in Los Angeles in front of world-wide delegates as well as a performance at the legendary Viper Room. | |
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