Autumn is finally upon us, but that doesn’t mean that the constant stream of awesome local tours we’re lucky enough to enjoy in this country has to stop.
We’ve got plenty of tours to announce, including dates from The Grates, Joelistics, Astronomy Class, Born Joy Dead, Hiatus Kaiyote, Ceres, Last Dinosaurs, and Crooked Colours.
The Grates
One of Australia’s most beloved bands, The Grates, have finally made their long-awaited return to the stage with acclaimed new album Dream Team last year and now they’re getting back to what they do best, setting crowds alight across the East Coast this August.
The Grates National Tour Dates
Saturday, 8th August 2015
The Triffid, Brisbane
Tickets: The Triffid
Friday, 14th August 2015
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Tickets: Moshtix
Saturday, 15th August 2015
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: The Corner Hotel
Joelistics & Astronomy Class
Labelmates Astronomy Class and Joelistics have banded together to put on a superb double bill to showcase songs from their acclaimed albums Blue Volume and Mekong Delta Sunrise, joining them are special guests Srey Channthy (The Cambodian Space Project) and Vida Sunshyne.
Joelistics & Astronomy Class National Tour Dates
Friday, 29th May 2015
The Howler, Melbourne VIC
Tickets: Elefant Traks
Saturday, 30th May 2015
Newtown Social Club, Sydney NSW
Tickets: Elefant Traks
Saturday, 6th June 2015
Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul NSW
Tickets: Elefant Traks
Born Joy Dead
Emerging last year to showcase the new direction of frontman Ben Dalton, previously of Hungry Kids of Hungary, Born Joy Dead have since cemented themselves as competent creators of hard driven, agile, and refined rock, a formula they’ll be taking on the road this month.
Born Joy Dead National Tour Dates
Friday, 8th May 2015
Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
Tickets: Oztix
Saturday, 16th May 2015
Little & Olver, Melbourne
Tickets: Little & Olver
Sunday, 7th June 2015
Livespark, Powerhouse, Brisbane
FREE
Friday, 19th June 2015
Mum, The World Bar, Kings Cross, Sydney
Tickets: The World Bar
Hiatus Kaiyote
Grammy-nominated, homegrown, and very, very awesome, Hiatus Kaiyote just keep going from strength to strength and their new album, Choose Your Weapon, is their most opulent, sprawling, and ambitious effort yet. They’ll be showcasing the sublime new record during tour dates this August.
Hiatus Kaiyote National Tour Dates
Friday, 14th August 2015
Howler, Melbourne
Tickets: Niche Productions
Friday, 21st August 2015
Metro Theatre, Sydney
Tickets: Niche Productions
Saturday, 22nd August 2015
Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane
Tickets: Niche Productions
Thursday, 27th August 2015
Corner Hotel, Melbourne
Tickets: Niche Productions
Saturday, 29th August 2015
The Rosemount, Perth
Tickets: Niche Productions
Ceres
It’s that time of year when things start to get cold, so Ceres, The Pretty Littles, and Sincerely Grizzy have teamed up for The Winter Tour, which is sure to make crowds a little warmer. The tour kicks off this June, with dates around the country.
Ceres National Tour Dates
Saturday, 27th June 2015
The Tote, Melbourne
Tickets: Ceres
Friday, 10th July 2015
Factory Floor, Sydney
Tickets: Ceres
Saturday. 11th July 2015
Crowbar, Brisbane
Tickets: Ceres
Friday. 17th July 2015
Crown & Anchor, Adelaide
Tickets: Ceres
Saturday, 25th July 2015
Old Bar, Melbourne
Tickets: Ceres
Last Dinosaurs
Brisbane’s Last Dinosaurs are back with their brand new single, ‘Evie’, the first track from their long-awaited second album, slated for release later this year. To celebrate the new single they’re hitting Australia’s highways for a new tour this June.
Last Dinosaurs National Tour Dates
Saturday, 20th June 2015
The Brightside, Brisbane (18+)
Tickets: Oztix
Friday, 26th June 2015
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (18+)
Tickets: Moshtix
Saturday, 27th June 2015
Howler, Melbourne (18+)
Tickets: Moshtix
Friday, 3rd July 2015
Jive, Adelaide (18+)
Tickets: Moshtix
Saturday, 4th July 2015
Amplifier, Perth (18+)
Tickets: Amplifier
Crooked Colours
Crooked Colours have returned with a stunning video for their latest single, ‘Another Way’, which coincides with the announcement of their national Club Nights Tour. The band will be hitting up every capital city across the country, bringing deep house kings Torren Foot and Mickey Kojak along for the ride.
Crooked Colours National Tour Dates
Friday, 19th June 2015
Pirie & Co. Social, Adelaide
Saturday, 20th June 2015
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney
Friday, 26th June 2015
Howler, Melbourne
Saturday, 27th June 2015
Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane
Saturday, 4th July 2015
Capitol, Perth