Winter is finally upon us, but that doesn’t mean that the constant stream of awesome local tours we’re lucky enough to enjoy in this country has to stop.

We’ve got plenty of tours to announce, including dates from Thy Art Is Murder, In Hearts Wake, The Drones, Lifehouse, Bad Drems, SAFIA, Pow Pow Kids, Grenadiers, Velociraptor, Holy Holy, The Jungle Giants, and Immigrant Union.

Thy Art Is Murder

One of Australia’s most prominent and respected exponents of heavy music, Thy Art Is Murder, have finally made their explosive return with the controversial new album, Holy War. They’ll be taking it on the road this October.

Thy Art Is Murder National Tour Dates

Wednesday, 14th October 2015
Amplifier, Perth (18+)

Thursday, 15th October 2015
Fowlers Live, Adelaide (Lic/AA)

Friday, 16th October 2015
Corner Hotel, Melbourne (18+)

Saturday, 17th October 2015
The Factory, Sydney (Lic/AA)

Sunday, 18th October 2015
Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane (18+)

In Hearts Wake

Few other bands in the Australia’s rich and bustling metalcore scene command the kind of respect of In Heats Wake, who’ve spent the last 12 months kicking consistent goals. They’re now gearing up to hit Australia’s rural venues once again this September.

In Hearts Wake National Tour Dates

Friday, 4th September 2015
Club 54, Launceston TAS (18+)

Saturday, 5th September 2015
The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart TAS (18+)

Sunday, 6th September 2015
The Brisbane Hotel, Hobart TAS (AA)

Thursday, 10th September 2015
Plaza Tavern, Hoppers Crossing VIC (18+)

Friday, 11th September 2015
Chelsea Heights VIC (18+)

Saturday, 12th September 2015
Villiage Green, Mulgrave VIC (18+)

Sunday, 13th September 2015
Barwon Club, Geelong VIC (18+)

Thursday, 17th September 2015
Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle NSW (18+)

Friday, 18th September 2015
Entrance Leagues Club, Bateu Bay NSW (18+)

Saturday 19th September 2015
Waves, Towradgi NSW (18+)

Thursday, 24th September 2015
The Jack, Cairns QLD (18+)

Friday, 25th September 2015
The Venue, Townsville QLD (18+)

Saturday, 26th September 2015
Magnums, Airlie Beach QLD (18+)

Sunday, 27th September 2015
Sol Bar, Maroochydore QLD (18+)

The Drones

To celebrate the anniversary of the album The Drones will release, for the first time ever, Wait Long By The River And The Bodies Of Your Enemies Float By, on deluxe double 180g vinyl LP. They’re celebrating the release with a very special national tour this August.

The Drones National Tour Dates

Thursday, 20th August 2015
Darwin Festival, Darwin

Saturday, 22nd August 2015
Rosemount Hotel, Perth

Friday, 28th August 2015
Small Ballroom, Newcastle

Saturday, 29th August 2015
Triffid, Brisbane

Friday, 4th September 2015
The Gov, Adelaide

Saturday, 5th September 2015
The Forum Theatre, Melbourne

Sunday, 6th September 2015
Theatre Royal, Castlemaine

Lifehouse

With over 15 million albums sold, American alternative rockers Lifehouse have been making waves all over the globe. From their debut single ‘Hanging by a Moment’, and with hits such as ‘You and Me’, ‘First Time’, and ‘Broken’, they’ll astound audiences once again this October.

Lifehouse National Tour Dates

Sunday, 11th October 2015
Metro City, Perth

Tuesday, 13th October 2015
The Gov, Adelaide

Wednesday, 14th October 2015
Tivoli, Brisbane

Thursday, 15th October 2015
Forum Theatre, Melbourne

Friday, 16th October 2015
Big Top (Luna Park), Sydney

Bad Dreems

‘Hiding To Nothing’ is the new single from Adelaide band BAD//DREEMS’ highly anticipated debut LP, Dogs At Bay, due out the 21st August. They’ll be celebrating the release of their latest scorcher the only way they know how, by hitting the road this September.

Bad Dreems National Tour Dates

Friday, 25th September 2015
Fowlers Live, Adelaide

Friday, 9th October 2015
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

Friday, 16th October 2015
Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane

Saturday, 17th October 2015
Miami Shark Bar – Minimum Wage Club, Gold Coast

Saturday, 24th October 2015
Northcote Social Club, Melbourne

Friday, 30th October 2015
The Odd Fellow, Fremantle

Saturday, 31st October 2015
Amplifier Bar, Perth

SAFIA

From high-profile collaborations, to non-stop touring, SAFIA have basically spent the last 12 months making themselves a household name around Australia. They’ll be hitting up Splendour In THr Grass later this month and will follow-up with another national tour.

SAFIA National Tour Dates

Saturday, 25th July 2015 – SOLD OUT
Splendour in the Grass – Byron Bay

Saturday, 8th August 2015
Beats In The Heat, Karratha (AA)

Saturday, 15th August 2015
Darwin Festival, Darwin

Thursday, 20th August­ 2015
Karova Lounge, Ballarat

Friday, 21st August 2015
Bended Elbow, Geelong

Saturday, 22nd August 2015
Corner Hotel, Melbourne

Thursday, 27th August 2015
Wollongong Uni Bar, Wollongong

Saturday, 29th August 2015
Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle

Thursday, 3rd September 2015
Woolly Mammoth, Brisbane

Friday, 4th September 2015
The Beach Hotel, Byron Bay

Friday, 11th September 2015
The Factory Theatre, Sydney (AA)

Saturday, 12th September 2015
ANU Bar, Canberra

Friday, 18th September 2015
Fowlers Live – Adelaide (AA)

Saturday, 19th September 2015
Amplifier Bar, Perth

Sunday, 20th September 2015
Mojo’s Bar, Fremantle

Pow Pow Kids

Pow Pow Kids, the boisterously beating heart of Melbourne’s DIY punk scene, have managed to stir up quite a buzz in just a few short months, and their upcoming tour with affiliated brat pack, Dumb Punts, will be their first time playing outside of Melbourne.

Pow Pow Kids National Tour Dates

Friday, 10th July 2015
The Grace Darling Hotel, Melbourne

Thursday, 23rd July 2015
Croatian Wickham Sports Club, Newcastle

Friday, 24th July 2015
Vic on the Park Hotel, Sydney

Saturday, 25th July 2015
The Phoenix, Canberra

Thursday, 30th July 2015
Grand Central Hotel, Brisbane

Saturday, 1st August 2015
Beetle Bar, Brisbane

Sunday, 2nd August 2015
The Bearded Lady, Brisbane

Wednesday, 5th August 2015
Pier Clarence, Port Macquarie

Thursday, 6th August 2015
Rad Bar, Woolongong

Saturday, 8th August 2015
Grouse House, Newcastle

Sunday, 9th August 2015
Frankie’s Pizza, Sydney

Grenadiers

Critically acclaimed punk rock three-piece Grenadiers are excited to announce they will be touring the country this coming August and September as part of their ‘Grenabeers’ tour, which will see the band serving up their hard-hitting punk rock to audiences in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Perth, and Bunbury.

Grenadiers National Tour Dates

Friday, 28th August 2015
Ding Dong Lounge, Melbourne

Saturday, 29th August 2015
Newtown Social Club, Sydney

Saturday, 5th September 2015
Jive, Adelaide

Wednesday, 9th September 2015
Big Sound, Brisbane

Thursday, 10th September 2015
Big Sound, Brisbane

Friday, 11th September 2015
The Northern, Byron Bay
Free show

Saturday, 12th September 2015
Quicksilver Boardriders, Coolangatta
Free Show

Friday, 18th September 2015
Rosemount Four5Nine, Perth

Saturday, 19th September 2015
Prince of Wales, Bunbury
Free Show

Velociraptor

Velociraptor made an album and subsequently, they hit the big time. The high life was good but now they get to do music for fun again instead of strictly for more luxury cars. With that in mind, the band will be hitting the road to celebrate their brand new single, ‘Dollarmite’.

Velociraptor National Tour Dates

Friday, 3rd July 2015
The Brightside, Brisbane

Wednesday, 22nd July 2015
Mojos, Fremantle

Thursday, 23rd July 2015
Ed Castle, Adelaide

Sunday, 26th July 2015 – SOLD OUT
Northcote Social Club, Melbourne

Monday, 27th July 2015 – SOLD OUT
Newtown Social Club, Sydney

Holy Holy

One month out from their anticipated debut album release, nostalgic Aussie indie rockers Holy Holy have announced an extensive national When The Storms Would Come Album Tour set for August/September. The duo are one of Australia’s most acclaimed live acts, so make sure you don’t miss out.

Holy Holy National Tour Dates

Thursday, 13th August 2015
Darwin Festival, Darwin Nt (AA)

Friday, 14th August 2015
Prince Of Wales, Bunbury

Saturday, 15th August 2015
Amplifier, Perth

Sunday, 16th August 2015
Newport Hotel, Fremantle

Friday, 21st August 2015
Elsewhere, Gold Coast

Saturday, 22nd August 2015
The Zoo, Brisbane

Thursday, 27th August 2015
Fresh On Charles, Launceston

Friday, 28th August 2015
The Republic Bar, Hobart

Saturday, 29th August 2015
Jive, Adelaide

Thursday, 3rd September 2015
Workers Club, Geelong

Friday, 4th September 2015
Karova Lounge, Ballarat

Saturday, 5th September 2015
Howler, Melbourne

Friday, 11th September 2015
Anita’s Theatre, Thirroul

Saturday, 12th September 2015
Lizottes, Newcastl

Friday, 18th September 2015
Transit Bar, Canberra

Saturday, 19th September 2015
Oxford Art Factory, Sydney

The Jungle Giants

Hot off the back of a series of sell-out tour dates across the country, the huge success of their recent single ‘Every Kind Of Way’, and the release of their brand new single ‘Kooky Eyes’, The Jungle Giants have now announced a new album, Speakerzoid, and will celebrate with a new national tour.

The Jungle Giants National Tour Dates

Friday, 4th September 2015
Metropolis, Fremantle

Saturday, 5th September 2015
Prince Of Wales, Bunbury

Sunday, 6th September 2015
HQ, Leederville (U18s)

Friday, 11th September 2015
Karova Lounge, Ballarat

Saturday, 12th September 2015
Corner Hotel, Mebourne (U18s)

Saturday, 12th September 2015
Corner Hotel, Melbourne

Friday, 18th September 2015
The Enmore Theatre, Sydney (Lic/AA)

Saturday, 19th September 2015
The Gov, Adelaide (Lic/AA)

Friday, 25th September 2015
ANU Bar, Canberra

Thursday, 1st October 2015
The Great Northern, Byron Bay

Saturday, 3rd October 2015
The Triffid, Brisbane (U18s)

Saturday, 3rd October 2015
The Triffid, Brisbane

Friday, 9th October 2015
Republic Bar, Hobart

Saturday, 10th October 2015
Club 54, Launceston

Immigrant Union

Melbourne’s favourite alt-country psych collective, Immigrant Union, will be taking their highly praised second album, Anyway, on a national jaunt this August/September. The Anyway album tour will take the band to cities and regional centres around the country.

Immigrant Union National Tour Dates

Friday, 7th August 2015
The Loft, Warrnambool

Saturday, 8th August 2015
The Grace Emily, Adelaide

Thursday, 13th August 2015
Transit Bar, Canberra

Friday, 14th August 2015
The Lass, Newcastle

Saturday, 15th August 2015
Oxford Arts Factory, Gallery Bar, Sydney

Sunday, 16th August 2015
The Junkyard, Maitland

Thursday, 27th August 2015
Lefty’s Music Hall, Brisbane

Friday, 28th August 2015
The Great Northern Hotel, Byron Bay

Saturday, 29th August 2015
Solbar, Maroochydore

Friday, 4th September 2015
David Bowie Late Nights @ ACMI, Melbourne

Saturday, 5th September 2015
The Grand Poobah, Hobart

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