Deez Nuts, a hardcore band formed in Melbourne in 2007, will be coming to Canberra and playing at the Magpies Club in the City. Fellow bands Confession, Hand of Mercy and The Thorns will be performing alongside Deez Nuts on the night.The event will be all ages licensed.
Where: Magpies City Club, 60-68 Bunda Street Civic, 2600.
When: Wednesday 25th of June 2014, Doors Open at 6:30
Post hardcore American bands La Dispute and Balance and Composure will be coming to Canberra and playing at the Basement in Belconnen on the 15th of June. If you're a fan of post hardcore definitely check these guys out! The event will be 18+
Where: The Basement, 2 Cohen Street Belconnen 2617.
When: Sunday 15th June 2014. Doors open 8:00pm
Check out "Such Small Hands" by La Dispute
Also Check out "Reflection" By Balance and Composure
Grammy Award nominated artist James Blunt will be stopping by in Canberra for his "Moon Landing" Tour on the 7th of June. He will be supported by Busby Marou an Australian country duo from Rockhampton, Queensland.
Where: Royal Theatre, National Convention Centre. 31 Constitution Ave. 2601, Canberra.
When: Saturday, 7th of June 2014, 8:00pm.
Check out "Bonfire Heart" from James Blunt's newest album "Moon Landing"
Northlane, a Sydney metalcore band formed in 2009 has started their "Free Your Mind" mini-festival with bands Make Them Suffer, Veil of Maya, Reigner and Thy Art is Murder. The Free Your Mind tour will be arriving in Canberra on the 25th of May. The event will be 18+.
Where: Zierholz, University of Canberra, Building 1, 2617.
When: 25th of May, Doors open at 5:15pm.
Are you a fan of Indie, Pop? Well then the Phoncurves may be perfect for you! The Phoncurves will be performing in Canberra for a leg of their east coast tour and will be accompanied by Julia & The Deep Sea Sirens. Please note that the event will be 18+.
Where: Front Gallery and Cafe, 1 Wattle Pl, Lyneham, 2602, Canberra, ACT.
When: Saturday 31st of May, Doors open at 8:00pm.
Lancelot, an electronic dance artist from Sydney will be arriving in Canberra on the 23rd of May and will be playing at Meche Nightclub. So what are you waiting for? Head out to Meche on the 23rd!
Where: Meche Nightclub, 50 Northbourne Ave, 2601.
When: Friday the 23rd of May 2014
All post hardcore fans! Melbourne locals, Dream On, Dreamer will be in Canberra and playing at Zierholz on the 11th of June! They will be accompanied by fellow bands Being As an Ocean, Endless Heights and Sierra.
Where: Zierholz, University of Canberra, Building 1, 2617.
When: Wednesday 11th of June 2014, Doors open at 7:00
Check out "Ambitions" from Dream On, Dreamer's EP "Hope"
Calling all lovers of hardcore music! American hardcore band Gideon will be coming to Canberra and playing at the Basement in Belconnen. They will be playing with fellow bands Vices, Perspectives, Punchdagger and Silver Lining.
Where: The Basement, 2 Cohen Street, Belconnen
When: Tuesday,13th of May at 8:30
Check Out "Bad Blood" by Gideon from their album "Milestone"
Local house music duo The Aston Shuffle will be touring Australia and stopping by Canberra. The Aston Shuffle will be playing tracks from their newly released album "Photographs".
Please note that this event will be 18+
Where: ANU Bar and Refectory, Level 1, Building 20, Union Court, Acton, 2601
When: Saturday the 16th of August, 2014 at 8:00pm
Hailing from Melbourne, Victoria; Closure in Moscow will be in Canberra to celebrate their newest album "Pink Lemonade".
Where: ANU Bar and Refectory, Level 1, Building 20, Union Court, Acton, 2601
When: Thursday, May 22nd 2014. Doors open 8:00pm.
Please note that this event will be 18 years and older.
Transit bar will be throwing a Eurovision party on the 11th of May at 7pm.
There will free entry and pool and cheap drinks all night!
So pop down to Transit Bar on the 11th and have a great time!
Australian hip hop artist Chance Waters will be stopping by the University of Canberra's very own Zierholz! Chance Waters has released two albums Inkstains (2009) and Infinity (2012).
Where: Zierholz, University of Canberra, Building 1, 2617.
Do you like beards? Do you like folk rock? Well then the Beards are the perfect band for you! Coming from Adelaide, South Australia, the Beards will be touring Australia and stopping by in Canberra on Saturday the 7th of June 2014! So make sure you don't miss them!
Check out their music video titled ""If Your Dad Doesn't Have a Beard, You've Got Two Mums"
Transit Bar will be hosting a Battle of the Bands event starting on May 2nd at 8pm. Any musical genre will be welcome! Sixteen bands will be picked!
So submit any links to recordings to: info@transitbar.com.au
There will be 4 heats held on the :
Friday May 2
Friday May 9
Friday May 16
Friday May 23
All Day
Andy Bull
Architecture In Helsinki
Cults (USA)
Disclosure (UK)
Holy F**K (CAN)
Illy
The Jezabels
The Jungle Giants
Karnivool
Kingswood
The Kite String Tangle
Loon Lake
The Naked And Famous (NZ)
Parkway Drive
Peking Duk
The Presets
Robert Delong (USA)
Thundamentals
Vance Joy
Violent Soho
Wave Racer
What So Not
Plus bands only playing the Canberra leg of the tour will be:
Sweet Shoppe (triple j Unearthed winners)
Nicole Millar
The Steptones
Drawing North
Hands Like Houses, Drawing North and Atlantis Awaits
Locals Hands like Houses, Drawing North and Atlantis Awaits will be returning to Canberra for the final leg of their tour!
Saturday February 1st 2014, 8:00pm
ANU Bar, Level 1 of Building 20. Union Court, Acton 2601.
Get your tickets here!