Melbourne Archives - Page 7 of 10

In Australia for Splendour In The Grass, broody sensation Lana Del Rey books a couple of theatre shows.

They keep coming – now Canadian indie rockers Metric have announced Splendour sideshows in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.

British alt-rockers Band Of Skulls will play in Melbourne and Sydney while they’re in the country for Splendour.

As the 5.6.7.8’s took their places on the infamous stage of Melbourne’s iconic Tote Band Room, the sold out audience was rife for the distinct brand of powderpuff rockabilly the Japanese rockers are known for.

Arriving on stage before a sold out Corner Hotel audience, Husky received a warm welcome fitting for the return of the prodigal sons of Melbourne’s music scene.

Bro-band Hanson sell out Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, and add more shows.

The world premiere of Cat Stevens ‘Moonshadow’ musical will happen in Melbourne, Australia is May.

Songwriting legend Paul Kelly joins a stunning line-up to support Melbourne music store and venue Pure Pop Records.

Portland pop-folkies The Shins announce their Australian sideshows following their Splendour slot.

Chart-topping US singer-songwriter Christina Perri announces June shows while she’s in town.

The annual rock n’ roll charity footy match The Reclink Community Cup has announced its 2012 plans.

If Cold Chisel have a secret formula it is the blending of the individual talents. Jimmy Barnes is the rock star to Ian Moss the soul voice, Don Walker is the architect and Phil Small and the late Steve Prestwich were the momentum.

The Black Keys add an extra Sidney Myer Music Bowl show, with others selling fast!

Demand for Flight Of The Conchords tickets has been so nuts, they’ve added two arena shows.

This phenomenon comes along every so often that stuns the young crowds and generations of our time. One Direction hit the stage at Hisense Arena with plenty of enthusiasm and confidence.

Modern-rockers Trial Kennedy call it quits, but not before a final Australian tour.

Melbourne power-pop heroes Even release their new album’s first single on vinyl for Record Store Day, and play in-store.

I must admit I had reservations about going to see Yes without Jon Anderson on vocals but that was quickly set aside as soon as they started.

Cold Chisel have performed two shows for 2012 with two more to go in Australia and another for London on the way.

Rockabilly princess Lanie Lane has sold out her Melbourne and Sydney shows, so she’s kindly added some more.

Funk soul unit The Bamboos prep their new album, with guests spots from Aloe Blacc, Washington, Daniel Merriweather and Tim Rogers.

Melbourne rocker Jacob Butler to debut ‘Come My Way’ on the South African home of Temper Trap, Bush, Placebo and Nickelback.

Lauded electro pioneer Michael Rother (NEU!, Kraftwerk, Harmonia) plays a final encore show with Mick Harvey, Brous and more.

Duran Duran are finally here for their long-awaited Australian tour to support their 2010 release “All You Need Is Now” and by all accounts the band is still winning over their long-time fans in a big way.

It was an expectant crowd that piled into Rod Laver Arena to witness one of the classics of New Romantic British pop Duran Duran.

Melbourne’s beloved horror country gang Graveyard Train reveal ‘I’m Gone’ from new album Hollow.

Kylie Minogue played the first two of her Anti Tour shows in hometown Melbourne last night and gave fans the show that only fans would crave more.

Gothic US songstress Zola Jesus announces two more Australian shows outside her Sydney Vivid LIVE appearance.

On the verge of their second album, epic indie rockers The Temper Trap announce some odd tour dates.

Soulful jazz-belter Patti Austin and legendary pianist McCoy Tyner head up a fantastic line up of local and international jazz for the Melbourne Jazz Festival, 2012.