MONIQUE BRUMBY ANNOUNCES NEW SINGLE, FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM AND NATIONAL TOUR
Iconic Australian singer, songwriter and ARIA award winner, Monique Brumby has announced the release of a new single, Silent War alongside her self-titled, fifth studio album. Brumby will be hitting the road to celebrate the releases, kick starting in Launceston (Tas) on June 12 and moving through Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Hepburn Springs, Byron Bay, Brisbane and completing the tour back in Tasmania with a show in Hobart on August 2.
Three years in the making and recorded mostly at her Melbourne home studio, Silver Dollars, the self-titled album was co-produced by Brumby and her music colleague and producer Nick Larkins. With a strong emotional charge and an autobiographical theme, Brumby’s lyrics speak mostly about the positivity in overcoming adversity. “I feel like I’ve had a lot to overcome in my career; being signed to a major record label at such young age then to go out on my own and make records independently for the past 15 years has had its challenges,” explains Brumby. “I’ve also had a lot to overcome on a personal level. Acceptance of self, dealing with grief, falling in and out of love, striving to be better; these are universal themes and I know that most people can relate to these topics.”
The single, Silent War is a politically driven pop rock hit with a pretty and memorable melody and lyrics that highlight the need for equality for same sex marriage. Written from Brumby’s own experiences, the song talks out an important and beautiful conversation, beaming loudly, ‘our world is full of colour, don’t let them take it from you…your honour, your integrity, we’re gonna make it through.’
“I have loving relationships with men and women, I married a woman and ‘Silent War’ highlights my view that the union of two consenting adults should be supported. In a world that has its fair share of war and conflict love is a good thing,” explains Brumby.
Keen to get back out on the road to play for her fans, Brumby says, “I’m excited to play my original music. A heartfelt, passionate and energetic performance is what I strive for live.”
Tickets to the national tour are available now.
View the clip for Silent War
Purchase self-titled Monique Brumby album
MONIQUE BRUMBY SHOWS
Thur 12 June | Fresh on Charles, Launceston (all ages) | http://www.freshoncharles.com.au
Fri 13 June | MONA, Hobart (all ages) | free admission
Sat 28 June | Wheatsheaf, Adelaide (all ages) | http://wheatsheafhotel.com.au
Sat 12 July | Oxford Art Factory, Sydney (all ages) | http://www.oxfordartfactory.com
Sat 19 July | Northcote Social Club, Melbourne (all ages) | http://northcotesocialclub.com
Sun 20 July | Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs | 4pm (all ages) | http://northcotesocialclub.com
Sat 26 July | The treehouse Belongil, Byron Bay | http://www.treehouseonbelongil.com
Sun 27 July | Dowse Bar, Brisbane (all ages) | https://www.facebook.com/dowsebar
Sat 2 Aug | Brisbane Hotel, Hobart (all ages) | https://www.facebook.com/thebrisbanehotelhobart
Sat 16 Aug | Flying Saucer Club, East Elsternwick | http://www.flyingsaucerclub.com.au
BOY & BEAR SELL OUT PALAIS MELBOURNE & SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE SHOWS, SECOND SHOWS ANNOUNCED
Sydney’s Boy & Bear have received record first day ticket sales for their Get Up & Dance theatre tour, selling out their Palais Melbourne and Sydney Opera House shows in a few days and have announced seconds shows at The Palais Theatre on Wednesday September 3 and the Sydney Opera House on Sunday September 21.
“Thanks so much to everyone who has bought tickets so far for the Get Up & Dance tour in September. We feel really overwhelmed by how many of you are coming along. So much so that we have added a 2nd show in Melbourne and 2nd show in Sydney – we can’t wait to get out and play for you all!” beams Boy & Bear’s drummer Tim Hart.
Having been on the national and international touring circuit since February this year and on the cusp of finishing up their hugely successful Harlequin Dream 30 date regional tour of Australia, Boy & Bear will be heading back overseas for another run of international tour dates!
The lads will be performing at various festivals and club shows in the US through June/July, and will be moving on to Europe for a few more festivals in August, all before returning to home for their theatre shows in September, supported by Holy Holy. Details of all shows can be found at www.boyandbear.com
And in other exciting news, Boy & Bear’s single, Harlequin Dream is receiving a heap of radio support in the US, landing at #5 on North America’s AAA Top 30 radio chart for its second week in a row.
Tickets are selling fast and are on sale now www.boyandbear.com
BOY & BEAR ANNOUNCE GET UP & DANCE NATIONAL THEATRE TOUR
Having recently toured the world to sold out venues across Europe, the UK, US & Canada, and currently mid-way through an extensive 29 date regional tour of Australia, in-demand Sydney five-piece, Boy & Bear have announced their final tour for 2014, their Get Up & Dance theatre tour set to take place throughout September. This will also be their final tour in support of their number 1 ARIA album, Harlequin Dream.
Boy & Bear will kick start the tour at The Palais (Melbourne) on September 5, and will move through to some of the country’s biggest and most respected theatres including Her Majesty’s Theatre (Adelaide), The Arts Centre (Gold Coast), The Tivoli (Brisbane), Sydney Opera House (Sydney), Albany Entertainment Centre (Albany, WA), Bunbury Entertainment Centre (Bunbury, WA) and finishing off at the Fremantle Arts Centre (Fremantle, WA) on September 28.
“We’ve been on the road since February and it’s been amazing getting to play for people on the other side of the world as well as doing shows in parts of Australia that we’ve never even been before,” says keys player Jon Hart. “It feels like the right time to come home and play some theatre shows in venues that we’ve only ever dreamed of playing at… We can’t wait!”
With two full-length albums under their belt, the Sydney five-piece are armed with plenty of material for a set list that will both satisfy and electrify audiences. Joining Boy & Bear on stage across the country will be Triple J darlings, Melbourne/Brisbane duo, Holy Holy.
Fan mailing list presale Wednesday May 14
Tickets on sale Friday May 16 from www.boyandbear.com