What's up kids? I hope you're all having a fabulous school holidays! Not getting into too much trouble, I trust. Moving right into the shows, we've got a few action packed months coming up in terms of gigs for us underaged Canberrans, so we'll get right into it.
Friday July 31 will see Astrochem, Escape Syndrome, Fallsuit Theory, West of the Sun and Fight the Fall come together for a good cause. The event will be raising money for orphans and other people living in poverty in Africa. The orphanage is called the Emmanuel Kedogo Rescue Centre or the EKRC. Children in Africa who live on the streets are vulnerable to all kinds of abuse and criminal activity and have no access to healthcare or education. The EKRC provides refuge for 30-40 boys aged from 17-19. The EKRC provides these young men with a specialised diet, healthcare, education and, where possible, they are reconnected with their families. The centre relies on donations and charities to continue its work. Without the EKRC many more young people would still be living on the streets, exposed to crime and drugs. Admission is only $7, so for such a small price this is your opportunity to help raise money for young people like ourselves living in Nairobi. So get yourselves down to the Woden Youthie, it's for a good cause after all.
Byron Bay's Parkway Drive, the USA's August Burns Red and the UK's Architects will be smashing their way through the Southern Cross Woden Basketball Stadium on Sunday August 16. Tickets are $33.36 and are already available from www.moshtix.com or Landspeed Records.
Wednesday August 26 will see the world's most beloved heavy metal entertainer rock his way into the Royal Theatre. That's right, Alice Cooper is taking to the stage and bringing his guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood, boa constrictors and baby dolls with him; as well as his trademark theatrical and violent brand of the most shocking heavy metal. Having helped shape the look and sound of classic heavy metal, Alice Cooper is a god amongst fellow metal rockers and fans alike. You won't want to miss this once in a life time opportunity to see a legend of heavy metal in the flesh.
Deez Nuts is one of the most popular rap-core bands at the moment, and when they join up with such epic bands as Miles Away, Antagonist AD, In Trenches and Blkout! on Tuesday October 6, it's going to be one of the biggest shows Canberra has seen in ages. So get on down to the Southern Cross Woden Basketball Stadium because you'll be kicking yourself if you miss out on this one.
Fresh out of the US, Terror are the determined hardcore loyalists who have earned themselves a reputation as the 'guardians of old school hardcore.' These guys are non-stop touring machines and since they formed seven years ago the group has never spent more than a month off the road. Shredding metal-tinged guitars, breakneck drum lines, slick bass lines and their trademark blood curdling vocals are what make Terror one of the most iconic hardcore bands of our time. Hitting Australia for the fourth time, Terror will be joined by fellow American lads Stick to Your Guns and our very own Against. Bridging the gap between the young and the old by combining no-frills, traditional hardcore and the intensity of the new generation, these guys put on one hell of an intense show. Terror will be smashing up the Tuggers Youth Centre on Friday October 9 and tickets are on sale from www.moshtix.com.au or Landspeed Records.
I'm out! Catch ya!
Liz Rowley
elizabeth_rowley@live.com.au
