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10.02.2011

CANADIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2011

Birds of Tokyo will be heading to Toronto for the Canadian Music Festival. You can catch their shows as support for Mother Mother @ Phoenix Concert Theatre on Mar 9 and at the Factor Breakthrough Series @ El Mocambo on Mar 10.

For info and tickets click HERE

09.02.2011

TRIPLE J’S ONE NIGHT STAND ANNOUNCED!

triple j’s One Night Stand has been everywhere from Karratha (WA) to Burnie (TAS), from Humpty Doo (NT) to Gippsland (VIC), bringing awesome Australian bands and the best free concert ever, broadcasting it live around the country so everyone can be part of it.

This time they’re heading to a part of Australia they’ve never been before. With the support from the District Council of Tumby Bay triple j is very excited to invite you to our free all-ages One Night Stand concert on Saturday April 2nd, 2011 in Tumby Bay.

A bunch of their musical mates are performing: Birds of Tokyo (that’s us!) will be headlining alongside Art vs Science and The Jezabels plus triple j Unearthed will be searching for the region’s best band to open the event.

What: A free concert with 4 bands. All ages, drug & alcohol free event.

When: Saturday April 2nd. Gates open 3pm.

Where: Tumby Bay Oval, Lawrie St, Tumby Bay, SA

Lineup: Birds of Tokyo, Art vs Science, The Jezabels and a local Unearthed band

For more info click HERE

02.02.2011

TRIPLE J’S GROOVIN THE MOO ANNOUNCED!

The much-loved GTM recipe of taking a tasty selection of the most memorable, talented and exciting national and International artists to regional Australia and the Nation’s capital for five value-packed shows returns in April/May 2011.

Once more, music lovers from major cities, regional centres and small country towns will meet, party and fall in love at their local GTM.

With a ticket price at just under $100, GTM is one of the most accessible and best value days on the calendar.

Featuring over eleven hours of exciting acts, as well as improved and expanded facilities, this licensed all ages (recommended 16+) event will feature the return of the impressive double outdoor stages as well as the mighty Moolin Rouge dance tent. There will also be an abundance of local food and market stalls along with licensed bar facilities, slingshot rides and chill out areas.

Please welcome the Artists who are coming along for this year’s adventure:

AC Slater, Architecture In Helsinki, Art Vs Science, The Aston Shuffle, Birds of Tokyo, Bliss n Eso, Cut Copy, Darwin Deez (USA), Datarock (NOR), Drapht, The Drums (USA), The Go! Team (UK), Gotye, Gyroscope, The Holidays, Horrorshow, House Of Pain (USA), The Jezabels*, Nina Las Vegas (triple j), Sampology (AV/ DJ Set), Tim & Jean+, UNKLE Live (UK), Washington, The Wombats (UK)

With more local and triple j unearthed artists to be announced!

The official 2011 GTM tour diary:

Saturday 30 April 2011 – Bendigo VIC Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground

Sunday 1 May 2011 – Townsville QLD Murray Sports Complex, Townsville

Saturday 7 May 2011 – Maitland NSW Maitland Showground

Sunday 8 May 2011 – Canberra ACT The Meadows, University of Canberra

Saturday 14 May 2011 – Bunbury WA Hay Park (off) Parade Rd Bunbury

GATES OPEN AT 10.30AM

TICKETS: $99.90+ B/F

ON SALE DATE: Tickets go on sale nationally TUESDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2011

For more info visit www.gtm.net.au