Who would have thought that this wonderful streak of youngling-friendly gigs would stretch so far? What an excellent way to ease into the depths of winter.
On Sunday August 8 you have a chance to catch hardcore Melbourne band Samsara, accompanied by Newcastle’s Dropsaw at the Axis Youth Centre in Queanbeyan. They’re hitting the road together in support of each other’s brand-spanking new albums, Samsara’s Instinct Over Influence and Dropsaw’s Hard Justice. And thus the tour is referred to as the Instinct Over Influence/Hard Justice tour. Quite simple really. You can purchase your tickets from Moshtix and doors open at 8pm.
Then on Saturday August 21 you have a chance to witness what is quickly becoming one of the most beloved hardcore acts in the country live at the Tuggeranong Youth Centre. That’s right, House vs. Hurricane are here once again! Running riot with them on the East Coast Blazin’ tour will be renowned and, above all, well travelled Sydney band Heroes for Hire. You can grab your tickets for only $15 (+bf) from Moshtix or Landspeed Records. The action starts at 2pm, folks.
As I am aware, many of you are already well and truly itching to see Attack Attack! even though the gig is still months away. The five Ohio boys will be headlining the 16th annual Take Action tour to raise money and awareness benefiting Reach Out, a web-based charity targeted at 14-25 year olds in Australia. Assisting Attack Attack! and the Reach Out organisation in making the world a better place will be Californian post-hardcore spectacular Pierce the Veil and Melbourne’s Dream On Dreamer. Tickets cost just $33 (+bf) from any Moshtix outlet and 10% of every ticket sold goes directly to Reach Out. So, I hope to see you all at the Tuggeranong Youth Centre on Tuesday September 14!
Also, just a reminder to snatch up your tickets for some big dates. The first being at the Royal Theatre on Saturday September 25, which many of you would be aware is the date of Parkway Drive, the biggest post-hardcore/metalcore band to ever spawn from this continent. For just $40.70 (+bf) from Ticketek you can also see supporting acts The Devil Wears Prada, The Ghost Inside as well as 50 Lions live at the Royal Theatre (also known as the National Convention Centre). This is going to be an unforgettable night for anyone who loves the energy of a sweaty, crowded, and destructive pit.
Another is a name that anybody in western culture will recognise. Powderfinger, after having been one of the most famous Australian bands for the last 21 years, have now finally called it quits. Fortunately, they are embarking on just one final round of the country from which they originally bloomed, and are calling it Sunsets: The Farewell tour. You can see the legends in the flesh at the University of Canberra on Tuesday October 12. But that’s not all, supporting them will be Paul Dempsey and a Melbourne band we are all familiar with, Jet. At time of writing, the show may be sold out, but check to see if presale tickets at $93.70 from Ticketek or Landspeed Records are still available.
Well, I’d say we’re definitely getting quite a good fill of all ages gigs at present, but lap it up at every opportunity, my friends. You never know when the next famine will hit this fair, or rather unfair, city.
NAOMI FROST
