AUSTRALIAN TOUR NEWS ROUNDUP – KISS, BRIAN MANNIX’S I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT COUNTDOWN, SPRING LOADED (featuring Grinspoon, You Am I, Regurgitator, Jebediah, Magic Dirt, Frenzal Rhomb, Custard, The Fauves, The Meanies, Tumbleweed, Screamfeeder, Caligula), BLACKEN OPEN AIR, and COSENTINO – THE GRAND ILLUSIONIST

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KISS – FINAL AUSTRALIAN TOUR SET FOR NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021!

Rock n roll legends KISS will bring their spectacular ‘End Of The Road’ tour to Australia later this year.

The ‘End Of The Road’ tour, which began in January 2019, is undoubtedly the biggest and best KISS show ever (and that’s saying something), receiving incredible reviews from both diehard KISS fans and the media at sell-out shows across the globe.

The Australian leg of the world tour, was originally scheduled for November 2019 but was unfortunately cancelled due to illness.

Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer are now ready to rock’n’roll all nite with the KISS Army across Australia one last time.

Paul Stanley said: “There’s a light at the end of the tunnel and it’s BLINDING! We are finally coming back. The tour is now official and we will deliver nights that will go beyond all expectations. We are fired up and will count the days.”

AUSTRALIAN CONCERT DATES 2021

Sunday November 14 RAC ARENA, PERTH WA with Legs Electric
Wednesday November 17 ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, SA with The Superjesus
Saturday November 20 ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE VIC with Dead City Ruin
Sunday November 21 ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE VIC with Dallas Crane
Friday November 26 QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY NSW with The Poor
Tuesday November 30 BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, QLD with Wolfmother
Saturday December 4 QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK STADIUM (outdoors), TOWNSVILLE, QLD with Wolfmother, Tumbleweed & local act TBA

BRIAN MANNIX’s ‘I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S NOT COUNTDOWN’ MUSICAL COMEDY TO TOUR AGAIN

It has been a decade since Uncanny X-Men frontman Brian Mannix took his light-hearted take on the legendary television program Countdown is ingrained in Australian music history, and the antics of the bands performing have created a folklore of their own. Recalling memories of his own time on the show with his band, Brian was hit with an epiphany of sorts – the opportunity to recreate Countdown for the live stage, bringing in all the extremes and hilarity that often ensued, and of course, wrapping it around a killer soundtrack. The result was I Can’t Believe It’s Not Countdown which has sold-out every season the show has toured, since the first run in 1998 to the last rendition in 2011.

I Can’t Believe It’s Not Countdown doesn’t just give audiences a musical experience, showcasing music from the likes of Skyhooks, Hush, Suzi Quatro, The Knack, Blondie, Uncanny X-Men, Mondo Rock and ACDC, to name a few, but it also gives an insight into what was going on backstage during the filming of the show. Theatre-goers are given a rare peek into the ups, downs, and everything in between – which is ample fodder for comedy – of getting bands on stage, and on-air.

“From the fashion, the acts and Molly, there was always going to be great opportunity for humour, and the songs were the soundtrack to our lives from 1974 to 1987,” says Brian. “That was what inspired me about the project, but the further I got into it, I realised it was much more than that. Countdown was a significant part of Australia’s culture, and history. It generated the most successful period in Australian music history. I think this show is a visual feast that takes people back to those times. It’s funny, it’s nostalgic, and it’s not only the soundtrack to a part of our lives, but the sounds of a brief period of Australian history.”

Friday 30th July 2021 QPAC Concert Hall, BRISBANE QLD
Saturday 31st July 2021 QPAC Concert Hall, BRISBANE QLD
Friday 6th August 2021 Enmore Theatre, SYDNEY NSW
Saturday 7th August 2021 Enmore Theatre, SYDNEY NSW
Friday 20th August 2021 Regal Theatre, PERTH WA
Saturday 21st August 2021 Regal Theatre, PERTH WA
Friday 27th August 2021 Palais Theatre, MELBOURNE VIC
Saturday 28th August 2021 Her Majesty’s Theatre, ADELAIDE SA

SPRING LOADED – THE ULTIMATE AUSSIE ALT ROCK FESTIVAL TO BLITZ ACROSS AUSTRALIA THIS YEAR

SPRING LOADED launches nine enormous festival dates around Australia paying homage to some of the country’s most beloved festivals gone by including Big Day Out and Homebake. With a colossal lineup dripping in 90s Aussie alt rock nostalgia, 2021’s shows boast a haul of the decade’s most celebrated acts, including Grinspoon, You Am I, Regurgitator, Jebediah, Magic Dirt, Frenzal Rhomb, Custard, The Fauves, The Meanies, Tumbleweed, Screamfeeder, Caligula and MC Lindsay ‘The Doctor’ McDougall.

Thrilled to be on the bill, You Am I’s Tim Roger’s explains, “It’s kinda unavoidable that nostalgia surrounds these shows, but the past year I’ve heard new music from most of our friends here that is as vital and visceral as any they’ve done in the past, which makes these potential shows all the more thrilling.” Not one to mince words, Rogers goes on to offer some solid tips for punters, ordering,“Dress up, turn up, muck up!”

SPRING LOADED DATES

BLACKEN OPEN AIR 2021 RETURNS TO ALICE SPRINGS 30 JULY to 2 AUGUST

Blacken Open Air returns to the Dead Centre 30th July – 2nd August at Ross River Resort, coinciding with the NT Picnic Day long weekend. Australia’s original camp out heavy music festival, Blacken Open Air is back for the ninth year since its inception in 2013, running across three nights from.

Gathering on Arrernte country, against the stunning, ancient backdrop of N’Dhala Gorge, Blacken provides a uniquely Australian experience. The lush festival site is surrounded by red cliff escarpments and ancient river beds. Run by Alice Springs’ own heavy music record label, The Black Wreath, this festival is like no other. Featuring an enormous lineup of bands from across the nation, as well as Arrernte cultural performance, art installations, sideshows and an array of gourmet food – Blacken has something for everyone.

COSENTINO – THE GRAND ILLUSIONIST – ANNOUNCES NEW REGIONAL TOUR ‘DECEPTION’

When grand illusionist Cosentino took his spellbinding show out on the road to regional areas in 2019, the houses were packed. It was a rare opportunity for audiences to experience the escapologist in the live arena. Now, by popular demand and with an exciting new show, Cosentino is touring again from this June. The 90-minute show – Deception – sees Cosentino perform death-defying escapes to thrill the senses, mind-boggling stage illusions, and cutting-edge street magic that twists the view of reality. Combined with his trademark blend of dance and magic, and that touch of hilarious audience participation, Cosentino promises to take fans on a journey that will not only captivate those who have long followed his career, but also the curious who are attending their first ever show, until the very last mind-bending moment.

Cosentino is recognised across the globe as Australia’s most successful magician, and has spent years playing to packed houses and rave reviews around the world. His prime-time television shows have been viewed by more than 100 million people across the globe, and broadcast in more than 40 countries.

Wednesday 2nd June 2021 Costa Hall, Geelong Performing Arts Centre, GEELONG VIC
Thursday 3rd June 2021 Frankston Arts Centre, FRANKSTON VIC
Saturday 5th June 2021 Her Majesty’s Theatre, BALLARAT VIC
Friday 18th June 2021 Crown Theatre, PERTH WA
Saturday 19th June 2021 Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, MANDURAH WA
Sunday 20th June 2021 Bunbury Entertainment Centre, BUNBURY WA
Wednesday 23rd June 2021 Goldfields Arts Centre, KALGOORLIE WA
Friday 25th June 2021 Queens Park Theatre, GERALDTON WA
Friday 30th July 2021 Barossa Valley Arts Centre, BAROSSA VALLEY SA
Saturday 31st July 2021 Thebarton Theatre, ADELAIDE SA
Saturday 7th August 2021 Riverlinks Eastbank, SHEPPARTON VIC
Friday 13th August 2021 Bunjil Place Theatre, NARRE WARREN VIC
Sunday 22nd August 2021 Ulumbarra Theatre, BENDIGO VIC