Showcasing a 3 hours program of the most heartfelt, inspiring and entertaining films celebrating adventurous women from independent film makers around the globe.

Featuring a unique selection of films of varying lengths and styles, covering topics relevant to women in the outdoors the Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour will connect with both the avid adventurer and the armchair adventurer alike.

The 2019 tour showcases Samantha Gash on her quest to run across India, a committed paddler who doesn’t let size get in the way of her passions, big wave surfing champion Paige Alms, rock climber Hazel Findlay, a crew of rad Alaskan fat tyre snow bikers who know how to dream big and more.

By celebrating the female adventurous spirit, we aim to make women in the outdoors more visible. But Gutsy Girls screenings are not just for women – they are for all of us to celebrate diversity and inclusion and the rad ladies of the adventure world.

Gutsy Girls Adventure Australian Film Tour 
ACT:
Canberra, National Film & Sound Archives: Saturday 17 August 2019

NSW:
Albury, Albury Entertainment Centre: Friday 23 August 2019
Avoca Beach, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre: Friday 2 August 2019
Byron Bay, Byron Bay Theatre: Sunday 28 July 2019
Katoomba, United Cinemas: Thursday 1 August 2019
Newcastle: Event Cinemas Kotara Saturday 3 August 2019
Sydney East, Ritz Cinema: Thursday 25 July 2019
Sydney North, Hayden Orpheum: Wednesday 24 July 2019
Wagga Wagga, Forum 6 Cinemas, Wednesday 21 August 2019
Wollongong, Anita’s Theatre: Wednesday 31 July 2019

NT:
Alice Springs, Araluen Arts Centre: Saturday 24 August 2019
Darwin, Deckchair Cinema Wednesday 14 August 2019

QLD:
Brisbane, Schonell Cinema: Thursday 18 July 2019
Cairns, Cairns Performing Arts Centre: Friday 26 July 2019
Gold Coast, Home of the Arts: Saturday 27 July 2019
Noosa, The J : Saturday 10 August 2019
Townsville, TBC

SA:
Adelaide, Capri Theatre: Saturday 3 August 2019

TAS:
Hobart, UTAS Stanley Burbury Theatre: Saturday 17 August 2019
Launceston, The Tramsheds: Thursday 15 August 2019

VIC:
Ballarat, Regent Cinemas: Thursday 22 August 2019
Geelong, Village Cinemas: Friday 9 August 2019
Melbourne City, Village Crown Cinemas: Tuesday 6 August 2019
Melbourne, Astor Theatre: Thursday 8 August 2019
Warrnambool, Capitol Cinema: Tuesday 20 August 2019

WA:
Perth, State Theatre Centre of WA: Friday 26 July 2019
www.GutsyGirlsAdventureFilmTour.com.au

Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour – 2019 full trailer from Adventure Reels on Vimeo.

Celebrating these remarkable feats by hitting the road in May on his Painkiller tour, Ruel will be stopping in Brisbane, Hobart, Melbourne, Forbes, Darwin and of course, Sydney as he takes in the largest venues of his short but extremely eventful career and showcasing tracks from his highly anticipated second EP.

A transcendent new star on an unstoppable trajectory, the London-born, Sydney-based songwriter found himself on the ARIA podium as he took out the 2018 Breakthrough Artist gong for his soul-soaked banger ‘Dazed and Confused’, which landed in in triple j’s Hottest 100 alongside ‘Younger’.

Both tunes, taken from his ubiquitous debut EP Ready, were released amongst a tidal wave of hype which began to swell almost immediately around this young singer-songwriter as his extraordinary soul-tinged voice began to filter out.

His Like a Version rendition of Jack Garratt’s ‘Weathered’ showcased undeniable singing chops and forced folks in the know like Sir Elton John and Khalid to tip their hats, and world-class producers like M-Phazes to pick up their phones.

With these five-star endorsements, it was inevitable that fanbases would start mobilising worldwide and, with the help of ARIA Gold certified single Younger and most recent heartbreaker Not Thinkin’ Bout You (check out the remix featuring Grammy nominated rapper GoldLink), shows have been selling out all over the globe.

In fact, Ruel’s first ever show in New York City late last year also became his first ever sold out NYC appearance, such is the demand for his addictive blend of glitchy electro-soul beds and vocals reminiscent of James Blake, Frank Ocean or even Khalid himself.

Ruel will hit iconic venues like the Forum in Melbourne and Opera House in Sydney in peak form after completing a run of his first headline shows through Asia in March.

Ruel’s Painkiller Tour
5 MAY – TIVOLI, BRISBANE
9 MAY – UNI BAR HOBART
10 MAY – THE FORUM, MELBOURNE
16 MAY – SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE, SYDNEY
www.oneruel.com

Designed to mesmerise and enthral, the Ocean Film Festival World Tour showcases more than two hours of sublime footage taken above and below the water’s surface. The films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue.

Heart-stopping shots of surfers riding wild waves and adrenaline-inducing scenes of divers swimming with white sharks will leave audiences on the edges of their seats. Viewers will gasp for breath as they follow the stunning marine life in Patagonia and the Artic and embark on a record breaking voyage.

Net your tickets at www.oceanfilmfestival.com.au and visit the Ocean Film Festival Australia Facebook page for updates and undersea tasters.

Tour Dates
ACT:
Canberra, National Film & Sound Archives: Friday 1 & Saturday 2 March 2019

NSW:
Avoca Beach, Avoca Beach Picture Theatre: Friday 15 March 2019
Byron Bay, Byron Bay Theatre: Thursday 7 & Friday 8 March 2019
Coffs Harbour, Jetty Memorial Theatre: Tuesday 26 March
Foster, Great Lakes Cinema 3: Wednesday 20 March 2019
Newcastle: Event Cinemas Glendale: 13 March, Event Cinemas Kotara 14 March
Sydney East, Randwick Ritz Cinema: Wednesday 6 March 2019
Sydney, Seymour Centre: Friday 8 & Saturday 9 March 2019
Sydney North, Hayden Orpheum: Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 &Thursday 14 March 2019
Wollongong, Uni Movies UOW: Thursday 21 March 2019
Yamba, Yamba Cinemas: Wednesday 27 March 2019

NT:
Alice Springs, Araluen Arts Centre Thursday 20 June 2019
Darwin, Deckchair Cinema Tuesday 18 & Wednesday 19 June 2019 Deckchair

QLD:
Ayr, Burdekin Theatre: 2 March 2019
Airlie Beach: CultureHub NQ 6 July 2019
Brisbane, Brisbane Powerhouse: 28, 29, 30 March 2019
Cairns, Cairns Performing Arts Centre: 22 March 2019
Gold Coast, Home of the Arts: Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 March 2019
Noosa, The J : Saturday 9 March 2019
Townsville, Civic Theatre: Thursday 28 February 2019

SA:
Adelaide, Capri Theatre: Saturday 16 March 2019 Matinee & Evening

TAS:
Hobart, The Farrall Centre, The Friends School: Saturday 23 March 2019
Launceston, The Tramsheds: Friday 29 March 2019

VIC:
Geelong, Village Cinemas: Friday 22 March 2019
Melbourne City, Village Crown Cinemas: Monday 18 March 2019
Melbourne, Astor Theatre: Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 March 2019
Mornington Peninsula, Penninsula Cinema Rosebud: Saturday 23 March 2019
Warrnambool, Lighthouse Theatre: Thursday 21 March 2019

WA:
Albany, Albany Arts Centre: Thursday 28 February 2019
Broome, Sun Pictures: Saturday 2 March 2019
Geraldton, Queenspark Theatre: Saturday 9 March 2019
Margaret River, Margaret River Cultural Centre: Monday 11 March 2019
Perth, State Theatre Centre of WA: Tuesday 5, Wednesday 6, Thursday & Friday 8 March
www.oceanfilmfestival.com.au

After the sellout success of the inaugural Top Dog Film Festival in 2017 the cunningly canine filled program of heartwarming and inspiring dog films is back with even more stops on the 2018 tour.

Meet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen at the 2018 Top Dog Film Festival. From the wild world of the wolf to the primed and pampered pooches of the dog grooming world, the pull on your heartstring is guaranteed to be strong. Meet 4 legged heroes, unbreakable bonds and canine companions that enrich the lives of all those they encounter.

Dog loving audiences will gain an insight into the life of an inspiring and passionate dog trainer, delve into the competitive dog grooming scene, meet a crew of committed disabled dog adorers and be introduced to the adorable, George, who is just looking for a good home, a good run and a good cuddle.

The 2018 Top Dog Film Festival presents a 2 hour cinematic celebration honouring the bond between dogs and their people. Filled will delightfully doggy moments of joy and celebration of our beloved canine companions.

This carefully curated program of 8 short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heartwarming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent films makers around the globe.

Get your tickets before they all sell out – you’d be barking mad to miss it.

Top Dog Film Festival 2018
BYRON BAY: Sat 7 July Byron Theatre
NEWCASTLE: Sat 7 July Tower Cinemas
DARWIN: Wed 11 July BCC Darwin City
ALICE SPRINGS: Sat 14 July Araluen Arts Centre
SYDNEY NORTH: Sun 15 July Hayden Orpheum
GOLD COAST: Wed 18 July Home of the Arts
HOBART: Sat 21 July Farrall Centre, Friends School
TOWNSVILLE: Sat 21 July Riverway Arts Centre
BRISBANE: Tues 24 July venue TBC
CAIRNS: Thurs 26 July Event Cinemas, Cairns City
AVOCA BEACH: Fri 27 July Avoca Beach Picture Theatre
CANBERRA: Sat 28 July National Film and Sound Archives
WOLLONGONG: Sat 28 July Anita’s Theatre
SYDNEY EAST: Sun 29 July Randwick Ritz
MELBOURNE Crown: Tues 31 July Village Crown Cinemas
MELBOURNE St Kilda: Wed 1 August Astor Theatre
NOOSA: Sat 11 August The J
ADELAIDE: Sat 11 August The Capri Theatre
www.TopDogFilmFestival.com.au

Meet the characters and creatures of the environment that gave us life: the ocean. Through nine short and medium-length films, share an evening of raw power, overflowing passion, and deep respect at the Ocean Film Festival World Tour.

“These films are made by surfers, divers, sailors, and swimmers who feel compelled to share their connection to the water with us,” says Festival director, Jemima Robinson.

“Through two hours of deep-water spear-fishing, big-wave riding, cross-ocean rowing, and sailing a backyard hobby yacht from England to Auckland, we realise that this love we have for the ocean – as Australians – is a global and fundamentally human emotion.”

Festival films are selected from a pool of submissions that come from across Australia and the world. From an electric exploration of Victoria’s coastal critters to the crest of an 80-foot Hawaiian monster, the Festival celebrates the depth and vast span of our ocean ecosystems, and the people who protect and pursue them.

The line-up travels to 26 Australian cities, delighting audiences in 42 screenings.

And while eye-watering cinematography and graceful sea life abound, the films are not without their share of blood and chunder – as we follow two crazy Latvians on a second-hand ocean-crossing rowboat named ‘Linda’.

“As much as these are stories to inspire our desire to defend and connect with our oceans, they are also stories about fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, neighbours and mad school mates who are all chasing their dreams,” Robinson says.

“We know that most people leave this event wanting to quit work and hit the water,” she adds. “Which is why every year our audience numbers continue to swell.”

Proceeds from select Festival events support the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS), the Project AWARE Foundation, and Sea Shepherd Australia.

Visit the Ocean Film Festival Australia Facebook page for updates and undersea tasters.

The Ocean Film Festival 2018
NSW
BYRON BAY 6 & 7 March – Byron Theatre
SYDNEY EAST 6 March – Randwick Ritz
SYDNEY SEYMOUR 9-10 March – Seymour Centre
SYDNEY NORTH 13-15 March – Hayden Orpheum, Cremorne
WOLLONGONG 16 March – University Hall, University of Wollongong
FORSTER TUNCURRY 21 March – Great Lakes Cinemas
NEWCASTLE 22 March – Tower Cinemas
AVOCA BEACH 23 March – Avoca Beach Picture Theatre
COFFS HARBOUR 28 April – Jetty Theatre

QLD
CAIRNS 1-3 March – Centre of Contemporary Arts
TOWNSVILLE 7 & 8 March – Riverway Arts Centre
GOLD COAST 8 March – The Arts Centre Gold Coast
NOOSA 9 March – The J
BRISBANE 16-18 April – Brisbane Powerhouse

ACT
CANBERRA 2-3 March – National Film & Sound Archives

SA
ADELAIDE 17 March – The Capri Cinema

NT
DARWIN 10 July – Deckchair Cinema
ALICE SPRINGS 13 July – Araluen Arts Centre

VIC
MELBOURNE CROWN 20 March – Crown Melbourne
MELBOURNE ASTOR 21 March – The Astor Theatre
WARRNAMBOOL 22 March – Lighthouse Theatre
GEELONG 23 March – Village Cinemas
ROSEBUD 24 March – Peninsula Cinema

TAS
LAUNCESTON 16 March – Tramsheds
HOBART 17 March – Farrall Centre, The Friends School

WA
GERALDTON 10 March – Queenspark Theatre
MARGARET RIVER 12 March – Margaret River Cultural Centre
PERTH 13-16 March – The State Theatre Centre of WA
BROOME 17 March – Sun Pictures

www.oceanfilmfestivalaustralia.com.au

Kelly will be joined by a stellar line-up of special guests across the tour, with Steve Earle and Middle Kids supporting for the Brisbane to Perth leg of the tour, Busby Marou supporting in Darwin, Cairns, Townsville and on the New Zealand leg of the tour, The Eastern supporting for all New Zealand shows and Sahara Beck as support at the Rockhampton show.

Kelly’s recently released 23rd studio album Life Is Fine (out now through EMI) showcases this stellar songwriter in firm command of his craft. The 10-time ARIA award winner has achieved his first ever #1 album in his almost 40-year career as a recording artist. The deliberately ambiguous album title – on one hand affirmative, and the other a nod towards interpretations of ‘fine’- is in Paul Kelly’s own words, about ‘never knowing what’s around the corner’. The title track’s lyrics are from a poem by American writer Langston Hughes.

One of his strongest and most evocative albums, Kelly takes backing vocals on tracks ‘My Man’s Got A Cold’ (lead by Vika Bull) and ‘Don’t Explain’ (lead by Linda Bull). “I wonder why I hadn’t thought of it sooner, to have another voice on my records besides mine,” Kelly comments, “A lot of my favourite bands have that.”

One of the reasons behind Kelly’s enduring power as a songwriter is his continual drive to break old habits and refresh his creativity. In Life Is Fine there are songs with an R&B groove like the sizzling opener, ‘Rising Moon’, jumping rockers like ‘Firewood and Candles’ and ‘Rock Out on the Sea’ and fun songs like ‘Leah: The Sequel’. The humorous tunes contrast with another of Kelly’s exquisite songs of regret, ‘Letters in the Rain’, and the rich imagery at the heart of ‘Petrichor’.

There is no question Paul Kelly has had, and continues to have an impressive music career. He has fronted numerous groups, including The Dots in 1978 where he produced his first charting track ‘Billy Baxter’ and The Coloured Girls (later changed to The Messengers) in 1985, where Kelly’s genius for songwriting emerged.

Kelly captures the vastness of Australian culture and landscape with his trademark bluegrass mixed with folk-rock. Through his storytelling, Kelly and The Messengers went on to release some of the most patriotically recognised songs like ’Leaps and Bounds’, ‘Before Too Long’ and ‘Darling It Hurts’.

Lead single for the band’s second album Under The Sun, ‘To Her Door’ demonstrated Kelly’s finest quality as a songwriter; unforced empathy. ‘Dumb Things’ followed and remains one of Kelly’s most iconic rock songs to date. In 2016, he joined Australian hip hop group A.B Original and singer-songwriter Dan Sultan to give a modern spin on the track for triple j’s Like A Version – raising seriously contentious issues facing Indigenous Australians.

Never shying from his country’s history, Kelly hones the skills of fine balladeer, narrating the story of the Gurindji Strike and Vincent Lingiari as part of the Indigenous Australian struggle for land rights and reconciliation in ‘From Little Things Big Things Grow’. He also collaborated with members of Indigenous band Yothu Yindi to write ‘Treaty’ which was voted into APRA’s Top 30 Songs of All Time in 2001.

Kelly’s solo career has seen him compose music for film and TV, write alongside some of Australia’s most respected artists (Mark Seymour, Neil Finn), and in 1997 following the release of his compilation album Songs from the South which peaked at #2 in Australia and is certified quadruple platinum, Kelly was inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame.

Throughout his musical career, Kelly has produced esoteric expeditions which include adapting classic poems to music (Conversations With Ghosts), recording an album of songs for funerals (Death’s Dateless Night with Charlie Owen), a soul album (The Merri Soul Sessions) and using Shakespeare’s sonnets as lyrics (Seven Sonnets & a Song).

In 2010 Kelly released his ‘mongrel memoir’ How To Make Gravy (titled replicated from his 1996 song ‘How To Make Gravy’ which received an APRA nomination for Song of the Year in 1998) which set a new benchmark for Australian rock autobiographies. Ian Darling’s 2012 documentary Paul Kelly: Stories of Me is an intimate portrait of Kelly that follows his 40-year career and won Best Documentary at the Film Critics Circle Award in the same year.

Joining Kelly as very special guests for his shows from Brisbane to Perth is American folk singer-songwriter Steve Earle and Sydney’s indie-rock trio Middle Kids.

Three time Grammy Award winner Steve Earle, whose songs have been recorded by such legends as Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Carl Perkins gained attention from 1986 breakthrough album Guitar Town. Earle’s current release So You Wannabe An Outlaw (out now through Warner) sees him return to his country roots, bringing in Willie Nelson for the title track, roaring a powerful anthem for ‘The Firebreak Line’ and ‘If Mama Coulda Seen Me’.

Sydney band Middle Kids blazed out of the gates with their anthemic alt-rock single ‘Edge of Town’, from their 2017 debut self-titled EP. Days after the release, Middle Kids made their live TV debut on US show Conan, with their international profile bolstered by Elton John announcing he was a fan. Their combination of hooky tune craft, ripping Music Row-inspired slide guitar leads and soaring melodic vocals carry through in ‘Your Love’, ‘Never Start’ and ‘Doing It Right’.

Also joining Kelly as special guests on his Darwin, Cairns and Townsville shows are Rockhampton duo Busby Marou. Recognised for their delightful harmonies blending with melodic, acoustic tunes and heartfelt lyrics, the band won the APRA Award for Blues & Roots Work of the Year for 2012 hit ‘Biding My Time’. Recent release and ARIA number one Postcards From The Shell House champion Busby’s breezy croon and Marou’s earthy guitars in tracks ‘Best Part Of Me’, ‘Paint This Land’ and ‘Getaway Car’.

Joining Kelly as a special guest on his Rockhampton show is Brisbane songstress Sahara Beck. Nominated for 2012 Song of The Year at the QLD Music Awards for ‘You Could Be Happy’, Beck’s infectious, restless spirit stretches her beyond her folk-rock. Soft, sultry vocals caress songs ‘Here It Comes’ and ‘Spinning time’ from latest album Panacea with Beck singing with the wise witticisms of a world-weary blues artist.

Don’t miss your chance to see one of Australia’s foremost singer-songwriters Paul Kelly in concert this November and December. Fans are encouraged to act quickly in securing their tickets; all shows are on sale Monday 28 August.

Paul Kelly Life is Fine Tour 2017
Saturday 4 November – Entertainment Centre, Darwin
Tuesday 7 November – Convention Centre Great Hall, Cairns
Wednesday 8 November – Entertainment Centre, Townsville
Thursday 9 November – Great Western Hotel, Rockhampton
Saturday 11 November – Riverstage, Brisbane
Sunday 12 November – Regional Botanic Gardens, Coffs Harbour
Tuesday 14 November – Regional Entertainment Centre, Tamworth
Wednesday 15 November – Entertainment Centre, Newcastle
Friday 17 November – Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Saturday 18 November – MONA Main Stage & Lawns, Hobart
Sunday 19 November – Opera House Forecourt, Sydney
Wednesday 22 November – Entertainment Centre Theatre, Adelaide
Saturday 25 November – Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth
www.paulkelly.com.au

‘Ironbark’ is a double album made for their incredibly loyal and loving fan base, for those who have been there from the start, and for those who have become fans of the band along the way.

From this Tuesday January 10, The Waifs will be giving away free download bonus songs each week until the official album release on March 3rd. ‘Ironbark’ will be available for pre-order at a very discounted price from their website from Thurs February 12 and from various retail outlets for the first 25 days of release as a gesture of thanks to fans. There will also be amazing ticket and album bundles for all headline concerts available so head to thewaifs.com for details.

You know all about The Waifs… meeting in Broome, West Australia, traveling around – that old tale has been told many times. So The Waifs want to hear your stories.

If their music has played a significant part in any event or time in your life they’d love to hear about it.
Send them an email to; waifsstories@jarrahrecords.com AND post them on their Facebook. The Waifs would like to share some of your stories onstage, play some songs and weave it all together and celebrate.

“The Waifs fans are legendary in the industry for their loyalty and enthusiasm. It feels like we all grew up together.  We are now the band you can brings your parents and your kids to hear!  Your involvement in our career means everything to us. You are the very reason we are still playing music together 25 years on.” – Vikki Thorn

An Evening with The Waifs – 25th Anniversary Australian Tour
Thurs March 2 – Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Sat March 11 – Womadelaide, Adelaide
Thurs March 16 – Canberra Theatre Centre, Canberra
Sat March 25 – The Odeon Theat, Hobart
Thurs March 30 – Hamer Hall, Melbourne
Sat April 1 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Thurs April 6 – The Tivoli Theatre, Brisbane
Thurs April 13 – Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin
Plus many regional dates around Australia.
www.thewaifs.com

Victorian singer songwriter Sal Kimber will open shows in WA, and long time friend and guitar player extraordinaire Mia Dyson will join the band for the Eastern States shows.

With more than two decades of solid international touring under their belts, The Waifs have built a reputation of faultless live shows, earning them a dedicated and loyal fan base here at home and across the globe.

The emotionally raw but musically buoyant Beautiful You demonstrates the easy chemistry that has bound The Waifs, as well as celebrating the depth of songwriting talent they have at their disposal.

6000 Miles is the first single off the LP, a stunning Australian anthem that finds Vikki Thorn contemplating the distance between her old home in Albany WA and her new one in Utah, USA.

“Together, on a cool autumn night, they reminded us about the art of being joy-filled players and heartfelt storytellers…. There’s always plenty to make you smile and dance, and excellent company to be had when the Waifs come home.” The West Australian
 
The Waifs Beautiful You Tour
Thursday 10 September – Goldfields Arts Centre, Kalgoorlie
Saturday 12 September – Esperance Civic Centre, Esperance
Sunday 13 September – Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany
Tuesday 15 September – Perth Concert Hall, Perth
Wednesday 16 September – Queens Park Theatre, Geraldton
Thursday 17 September – Carnarvon Civic Centre, Carnavon
Sunday 20 September – Roebuck Bay Hotel, Broome
Wednesday 14 October – The Triffid, Brisbane
Thursday 15 October – Nambour Civic Centre, Nambour
Saturday 17 October – Townsville Civic Theatre, Townsville
Sunday 18 October – Musica Botanica, Cairns
Wednesday 21 October – Bangalow Town Hall, Bangalow
Thursday 22 October – Miami Marketta, Gold Coast
Saturday 24 October – Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Sunday 25 October – Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide
Wednesday 28 October – GPAC, Geelong
Thursday 29 October – Albury Entertainment Centre, Albury
Saturday 31 October – Granite Town Festival, Mooruya
Sunday 1 November – The National Theatre, Canberra
Tuesday 3 November – Anitas, Thirroul
Wednesday 4 November – Civic Theatre, Newcastle
Thursday 5 November – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
Saturday 7 November – Araluen Arts Centre, Alice Springs
Sunday 8 November – Darwin Entertainment Centre, Darwin
www.thewaifs.com

In May this year, to celebrate the 10th year anniversary of it’s release, the band played a special one off show at the Sydney Opera House, for Vivid Live, showcasing tracks from Wait Long, as well as a few new tunes thrown in for good measure. The show was met with a vigorous response, two standing ovations, and a feeling that more people might want to experience it, so the band are taking it to fans around Australia this August and September. Tickets go on sale on Friday 26th of June.
Wait Long By The River And The Bodies Of Your Enemies Float By will be released on deluxe double 180g vinyl LP with a digital download and it’s own unreleased live album (you can pre order your copy now from thedrones.com.au). This is the first time the album has ever been released on vinyl.
 
“Let the record show that there is only one band that can open their set with a song that was voted by a group of their peers as the greatest Australian song of all time…That band, ladies and gentlemen, is The Drones.” Music Feeds
 
“The Drones as one of the very best live bands this country has produced.” Fasterlouder
 
“The crowd were absolutely transfixed throughout the entire performance, which is a testament to the power and synergy of The Drones and their music, particularly in a live setting.” Monster Children
 
“Performed live by The Drones at the Opera House with no less vigour than when it was first released a decade ago, the song still has the power to elevate the hairs on the back of the neck and simultaneously send a shiver down the spine, in the best possible way…..The combined effect, like a visceral true-crime soundtrack, was hypnotic…. bringing the audience out of their stunned reverie and to their feet as Liddiard twiddled the knobs on his amp and slunk away.” Sydney Morning Herald

Joining The Drones will be Melbourne doom punk Batpiss, whose recent film clip for ‘The Store’ will give you nightmares for days and the Steve Miller Band (in Castlemaine and Melbourne only), who will just give you nightmares.

Throughout 2015, as well as releasing their brand new seventh studio album, The Drones will be reissuing their entire back catalog through their own label, TFS Records. The new shop at thedrones.com.au will also make available a bunch of new and old school limited edition T-Shirts, posters and other crap that has to date only been available at shows. Sign up to the mailing list at thedrones.com.au to ensure you don’t miss out on anything as reissues etc will be staggered throughout the year.

The Drones Wait Long By The River And The Bodies Of Your Enemies Float By National Tour
Thursday 20th August – Darwin Festival, DARWIN
Saturday 22nd August – Rosemount Hotel, PERTH
Friday 28th August – Small Ballroom, NEWCASTLE
Saturday 29th August – Triffid, BRISBANE
Friday 4th September – The Gov, ADELAIDE
Saturday 5th September – The Forum Theatre, MELBOURNE
Sunday 6th September – Theatre Royal, CASTLEMAINE
www.thedrones.com.au

More than 20 stunning cinema shorts will be screened across three thrilling nights, all handpicked from the Academy® accredited and BAFTA recognised festival’s record 2400 entries.

Audiences will be blown away by the assortment of cinematic stories on offer, including hot tub entanglements, ice cream frenzies, mischievous mechanical mishaps, late-night radio revelations, runaway chickens, fearless fathers, fly-away mothers and sparring siblings.

Australian FLiCKERFEST filmmakers who have gone on to make their mark in the industry include Julius Avery (Son of a Gun, starring Ewan McGregor released late last year), Sundance awarded director David Michod (Animal Kingdom), Cannes Film Festival Winner Warwick Thornton (Samson and Delilah) and Ariel Martin who is currently working alongside Neil Armfield on the highly anticipated Holding the Man.

A number of films from FLiCKERFEST 2014 have been shortlisted for an Academy award this year, including Butterlamp, The Phone Call and Summer Vacation. The Irish short Boogaloo and Graham and the Canadian-Norwegian animated short Me and My Moulton which will both screen during the Best of International 1 Program have also been nominated.

Diamonds might be forever, but FLiCKERFEST is not – be sure to get your tickets before this license to thrill expires and it’s a wrap on Brisbane’s best short run of short films!

FLiCKERFEST 2015 Australian Tour
MELBOURNE – Kino Cinemas – Wed 18 February
BRISBANE – Judith Wright Centre – Thu 26 – Sat 28 Feb
PERTH – Camelot Outdoor Cinema – Thur 5 – Sun 8 March
HOBART – The Peacock Theatre – Thur 12 – Fri 13 March
CANBERRA – Dendy Cinema – Thur 19 March
ADELAIDE – Mercury Cinema – Sat 28 – Sun 29 March
DARWIN – Deckchair Cinema – Fri 8 May
PLUS many regional centres around Australia!
www.flickerfest.com.au