Magic Dirt

Magic Dirt, the seminal female fronted alternative rock band from the 90's, comprised of Adalita, Dean Turner, Raul Sanchez and Adam Robertson (past members Daniel Herring and Dave Thomas). Formed in Geelong in 1991, it wasn't long before the band was packing out pubs in Melbourne and supporting bands like Pavement and Sonic Youth. Their 2nd EP, 'Life Was Better' (1994), debuted at #1 on the alternative charts staying there for a staggering 75 weeks. They then released their super heavy 1st album 'Friends In Danger' in 1996, followed by the blistering, 'Young And Full Of The Devil' (1998). In 2000 the band released 'What Are Rockstars Doing Today' which included anthemic hit, 'Dirty Jeans', followed up by the multi-ARIA Award nominated 'Tough Love’ (2003). Magic Dirt continued to blitz the live music circuit cementing their status as one of Australia's best loved and highly respected bands. In September 2006 they released their 5th studio album, 'Snow White' and after parting ways with Warner Music Australia later that same year the band released all noise album 'Roky's Room', 'Beast' and their 6th studio album 'Girl' on their own label, 'Emergency Music'. In 2009 the band suffered the devastating loss of founding member and bassist, Dean Turner and consequently went on an indefinite hiatus. Nearly a decade later, after a chance reunion in their hometown of Geelong, the band have decided to hit the road again, in honour of their bandmate and their long and extensive legacy.

Kate Miller-Heidke

From opera, to indie-pop, musical theatre, and TV - Kate Miller-Heidke is a superstar.

She is the only artist in the world to have performed on stage at Coachella, the New York Metropolitan Opera, and the Eurovision Song Contest.

She has released five top 10 studio albums and had multi-platinum sales for songs such as The Last Day On Earth and Caught In The Crowd.

Her work has been nominated for ARIA Awards in categories as diverse as Best Pop Release, Best Adult Contemporary Album, Best Classical Album, Best Soundtrack, Best Comedy Release and Best Australian Live Act.

With her collaborator Keir Nuttall, she wrote the music and lyrics for the Sydney Theatre Company’s acclaimed production of 'Muriel’s Wedding: The Musical’, which is currently being re-tooled for a Broadway run.

She represented Australia at Eurovision in 2019 with her original song Zero Gravity - her heartfelt performance and out of this world staging winning her 1st place in her semi-final and a top 10 placing in the grand final.

She released her latest studio album ‘Child in Reverse’ during the early days of the pandemic, and is – finally! – touring it around the country in July. On Thursday she releases her new single ‘You Can’t Hurt Me Anymore’.

Here is Kate Miller-Heidke.

Augie March

Augie March is an Australian Indie band. The group was formed in 1996, in Melbourne, Victoria, by singer/songwriter/guitarist Glenn Richards, drummer David Williams, guitarist Adam Donovan, and bassist Edmond Ammendola.

In 1998 the band expanded to include keyboardist Rob Dawson.

'Sunset Studies' (2000) was the band's first release. It was met with good reviews, and was moderate in its overall success.

After time apart and the death of keyboardist Rob Dawson, Augie March returned to the studio to record their second full length album... 'Strange Bird' was released in 2002, eventually being released in the US.

Augie March's latest album 'Moo, You Bloody Choir' was nominated for four ARIA Awards in 2006: best rock album, single of the year ("One Crowded Hour"), best group and album of the year, but didn't win.

On the 26th of January 2007 (Australia Day) "One Crowded Hour" came in at number one in Australian radio station Triple J's Hottest 100 (an annual music poll). A somewhat unexpected victor Augie March surprised many listeners with their success, but were on the most part very well received by Hottest 100 fans.

The band will release its fourth long player, "Watch Me Disappear", on October 10 in Australia, followed by a national promotional tour.

Lior

Lior is an Australian singer-songwriter. A talented guitarist and vocalist, his sound is defined by the combination of a contemporary roots sound with some Middle Eastern influences. In early 2005, Lior released his debut album, "Autumn Flow". The album was nominated for the J Award, presented by youth radio station Triple J for the "Australian Album of the Year". Due to the success of "Autumn Flow" in Australia, it was subsequently released overseas.

In 2006 Lior was nominated for two ARIA Awards - "Best Blues and Roots Album" and "Best Independent Release" for Doorways of My Mind.

In February 2008, a new album, "Corner of an endless road" was released

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Henry Wagons

Henry Wagons is the mad professor of song. This mega-mind of classic song was, once upon a time, hurtling toward a career as a philosopher, but was derailed by a record deal, a thirst for whisky and insatiable passion for making music. There is no songwriter or entertainer who casts the same kind of ever-curious, startlingly present shadow on stage. The man is a master craftsmen of the stage, and takes his place upon it like no-other. With a career in music that has spanned quarter of a century, he has made six albums as benevolent dictator of the band “Wagons” and also four solo albums, as well as taking part in a slew of diverse side projects which includes hosting acclaimed weekly radio program “Tower of Song” on national broadcaster Double J. Henry is creative force that is now truly reaching the full extent of his powers. With many a grand scale project set to unfold in the next decade, Henry is a musical force you need to see.

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