MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW BACK AND ROCKING AT CAULFIELD RACECOURSE ON AUGUST 4 & 5 + 1ST ANNOUNCEMENT FEATURES UK GUITAR LEGEND ALBERT LEE, JEFF LANG, DANIEL CHAMPAGNE AND MANY MORE! #MGS2018
Today the Australian Music Association is thrilled to announce the 2018 return of the Melbourne Guitar Show, set to rock Caulfield Racecourse on August 4 and 5 – and this year, it’ll be bigger than ever. Proudly presented by Triple M and Australian Musician, the lineup boasts an impressive haul of both local and international artists, and featuring amongst the bunch is none other than UK guitar legend Albert Lee. In addition to some killer performances from the artists on this massive lineup, #MGS2018 will also hold a monster exhibition that will feature a gigantic variety of electric and acoustic guitars, effects pedals, amps and more state-of-the-art guitar technology, both home-grown and from around the world. It will continue to be Australia’s biggest guitar pop-up shop, and that’s not all. The Melbourne Guitar Show will host information seminars, demonstrations, and live performances from Australia’s most talented guitarists.
This year will be extra special as the Melbourne Guitar Show welcomes UK guitar legend Albert Lee. Lee’s work with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and The Crickets is renowned within the music world and cemented his place as one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in history. Speaking on Lee’s talent, Eric Clapton enthuses, “(He is) the ultimate virtuoso. His skill is extraordinary and he’s gifted on just about every level,” while Emmylou Harris says, “(Albert Lee) is a brilliant guitar player…his sound is unmistakable, never qualled.” The British-born country-rock artist started his long and illustrious career during the emerging rock ‘n’ roll scene of ‘60s London, when he played in bands with the likes of Jimmy Page and Chris Farlowe. He has received countless accolades for his work, and has been named Guitar Player Magazine’s Best Country Guitarist five times in a row.
The first lineup announcement for #MGS2018 is a big one. Joining Albert Lee is Daniel Champagne, a prolific young guitar virtuoso with the world at his feet, and Jeff Lang, who has been described by Rolling Stone as “Australia’s best roots music artisan.” Melbourne Guitar Show favourites Nick Charles, Bob Spencer and Shannon Bourne will also be returning this year, alongside some seriously talented women Fiona Boyes, Alison Ferrier, Cat Canteri, Nat Allison and upcoming punk rockers Rackett. Not to mention a whole host of additional artists are set to be announced over the coming weeks.
Drawing over 5,500 guitar lovers and enthusiasts to last year’s exhibit, the Melbourne Guitar Show is growing year on year and is gearing up for the biggest event yet. The voice of the Australian music products industry, the Australian Music Association (AMA) will be teaming up with australianmusician.com.au and presenting sponsors Triple M, 3PBS and Aon to present this year’s guitar-centric weekend. At last year’s MGS, punters not only enjoyed scheduled performances and demos from the awesome artists on the lineup, but also witnessed surprise on-stand appearances from some of Australia’s finest artists, including Ian Moss, Darren Middleton (Powderfinger), Paul Dempsey, Oscar Dawson and Ali Barter. Both the promoters of the show and the exhibitors are constantly wrangling acts right up until the very last minute – and who will be joining the all-star jam this year? Come on down and find out!
Thrilled to present #MGS2018 once again, AMA executive officer and MGS organiser, Rob Walker says, “After an awesome show last year, we’re looking forward to continuing the tradition the show is creating. We’re very pleased to present Albert Lee on his 75th birthday tour, as well as the usual host of wonderful players we present.”
Not only will the 2018 MGS provide a hands-on chance to see, hear and play a broad range of the world’s favourite brands, it will also see exhibitors offering great show deals, plus an opportunity to get close to some hand-crafted, locally made instruments and epic guitar and gear collections. Describing the exciting developments, Rob continues, “Our exhibition welcomes back some big names this year and the learning opportunities are plentiful. If you’re in the market for guitars and gear, great live music from some of the best players. the Melbourne Guitar Show is the place to be.”
The first artist line up announcement includes: Albert Lee, Daniel Champagne, Jeff Lang, Nick Charles, Bob Spencer, Shannon Bourne, Fiona Boyes, James Ryan, Phil Manning, Nat Allison, Brett Kingman, Alison Ferrier, Cat Canteri, Scott Darlow, Rackett, Van Larkins, Justin Bernasconi, Rohan Stevenson, and more to be announced over the coming weeks.
The Melbourne Guitar Show will be held at Caulfield Racecourse on August 4 and 5.
Tickets are on sale from June 5, 2018.
Online ticket prices when pre-ordered:: Adult day pass $20, adult weekend pass $30, family day pass $35, concession day pass $10, concession weekend pass $15, premium ticket** $40
MELBOURNE GUITAR SHOW DETAILS
SATURDAY AUG 4 | CAULFIELD RACECOURSE |10.00am – 6.00pm
SUNDAY AUG 5 | CAULFIELD RACECOURSE | 10.00am – 4.00pm
PETE MURRAY RETURNS WITH ‘HEARTBEATS’ (PETER MAYES REMIX) SINGLE + VIDEO + EXTENSIVE ACOUSTIC NATIONAL TOUR
Byron Bay singer-songwriter and one of Australia’s most loved musicians, Pete Murray has today announced a stunning remix of his song Heartbeats, by ARIA-awarding winning Peter Mayes from PNAU. Pete has also dropped a video for the remix, a short film seeking to inspire audiences to cherish the love they share with others while they still can. To celebrate, Pete has also announced a 3 piece acoustic tour that will cross the country playing intimate club shows, supported nationally by exciting newcomer, Matthew Armitage. The special run kicks off in Perth at Rosemount Hotel on June 29, moving through regional and metropolitan cities in Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia, and wraps up in Canberra at The Basement on August 26.
This remix of Heartbeats is subtle, and truly showcases Pete’s diversity as an artist. Peter Mayes has expertly crafted understated percussion that percolates underneath Pete’s vocal, and propels the track from heartfelt ballad into edgy new territory for Pete Murray. Fans are sure to love this rework of Heartbeats just as much as the original. “I’m excited to try and do things a little differently these days,” Pete says, “this Heartbeats remix from Peter Mayes is a fun new thing for me and I’m stoked with how it came out.”
The video for the Heartbeats accurately reflects the song’s lyrical theme through an honest and affecting lens. Directed by Corey Donaldson (Alex L’Estrange, Swilo, Sundown Jury), the clip is propelled by a narrative that highlights the thrill of young love, and the devastation that can ensue. Filmed in Pete’s hometown of Byron Bay, the opening sequence of the headland is a recurring setting that powerfully and poignantly closes this stunningly evocative short film. It is moving, and beautiful, just as the song is.
2017 was a massive year for Pete, with his ARIA award-nominated album Camacho debuting at number 3 on the ARIA charts, and a packed-out 33 date album tour across Australia. With over one million album sales to his name, the quiet achiever of Australian music is committed to constantly growing as an artist and offering fans new and exciting material with each release.
Pumped to hit the road and play acoustic versions of his popular songs for fans across Australia, Pete enthuses, “I love acoustic tours as it’s always great to strip songs back to their bare bones and do cool versions of them. This tour is going to be a lot of fun and will also be a three piece tour, something I have never done before in Australia”
Heartbeats (Peter Mayes remix) is set for release on March 21. The album Camacho is available now.
Tickets to the Heartbeats acoustic tour will be on sale from March 21. Head to www.petemurray.com for ticketing information.
PETE MURRAY NATIONAL ‘HEARTBEATS’ ACOUSTIC TOUR
FRI 29 JUN | ROSEMOUNT HOTEL, PERTH WA | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/?Event=85445
SAT 30 JUN | ROSEMOUNT HOTEL, PERTH WA | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/?Event=85449
SUN 01 JUL | ROEBUCK HOTEL, BROOME WA | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=85441
THU 05 JUL | VILLA NOOSA, NOOSA QLD | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| https://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=84672
FRI 06 JUL | TWIN TOWNS, TWEED HEADS QLD | 18+
Tickets available from www.twintowns.com.au |1800 014 014 http://bit.ly/2HNlsCD
SAT 07 JUL | REDLAND BAY, REDLAND BAY QLD | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| https://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=84675
THU 12 JUL | HIGHFIELDS, TOOWOOMBA QLD | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| https://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=84676
FRI 13 JUL | THE TRIFFID, BRISBANE QLD | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=85097
SAT 14 JUL | THE CORNER, MELBOURNE VIC | 18+
Tickets available from www.cornerhotel.com | 1300 724 867 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pete-murray-tickets-43864901100
SUN 15 JUL | GRAND HOTEL, MORNINGTON VIC | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://grand.oztix.com.au/?Event=85131
THU 19 JUL | SHOAL BAY COUNTRY CLUB, SHOAL BAY NSW | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://bigtix.oztix.com.au/?Event=85466
FRI 20 JUL | THE ENTRANCE LEAGUES CLUB, BATAEU BAY NSW | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://kingdomsounds.oztix.com.au/?Event=85106
SAT 21 JUL | NARRABEEN RSL, NARRABEEN NSW| 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://kingdomsounds.oztix.com.au/?Event=85108
SUN 22 JUL | MARLIN HOTEL, ULLADULLA NSW| 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| https://kingdomsounds.oztix.com.au/?Event=85127
THU 26 JUL | GATEWAY HOTEL, GEELONG VIC | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=84718
FRI 27 JUL | YORK ON LILYDALE, MT EVELYN VIC | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=84719
SAT 28 JUL | THE COMMERCIAL, SOUTH MORANG VIC| 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=84723
FRI 10 AUG NORWOOD, NORWOOD SA | 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=84727
SAT 11 AUG | NORWOOD, NORWOOD SA| 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=84728
THU 23 AUG | MACQUARIE INN, DUBBO NSW| 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=84725
FRI 24 AUG | THE CUBE, CAMPBELLTOWN NSW| 18+
Tickets available from www.thecube.net.au |Box Office (02) 4625 0000 | http://bit.ly/2HMi76W
SAT 25 AUG | STATION RESORT JINDABYE, JINDABYNE NSW| 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| https://tickets.oztix.com.au/?Event=85464
SUN 26 AUG | THE BASEMENT, BELCONNEN ACT| 18+
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au | 1300 762 545| http://kingdomsounds.oztix.com.au/?Event=85429
THE PIER STREET PARTY RETURNS TO FRANKSTON ON FEBRUARY 24 THUNDAMENTALS TO HEADLINE ALONGSIDE ART VS SCIENCE, GYROSCOPE, RACKETT + MORE
Calling all Frankston-based music lovers – The Pier Street Party is officially set to shake up Melbourne’s outer suburbs once again on February 24, 2018. For the second year running, the outdoor festival will be jam-packed with incredible music and summertime fun for all. Headlining the street party will be Sydney hip hop superstars Thundamentals, with support from a heap of Aussie legends – Art vs Science, Gyroscope, The Getaway Plan, Rackett and Jesswar.
Held outside The Pelly Bar & Pier Bandroom in Frankston, this epic street party will be the talk of the summer. Bringing the local community and music fans together for such an unmissable lineup, The Pier Street Party is guaranteed to set the example for Aussie summer festivals to come.
Frankston City Mayor Colin Hampton is thrilled to play host, saying, “Frankston City is ready to rock as the Pier Street Party prepares for its second year. Council is delighted that our city will be hosting world class acts at this fantastic event for the community and visitors to enjoy.”
And Jeswon from Thundamentals is amped to get in on the fun, enthusing, “VIC, we coming for yiiieeew!!! Looking forward to playing The Pier Street Party in Frankston next February!! Plenty of dope acts bringin the fuego to ya ear holes, come thruuuu!”
Thundamentals have had an absolute corker of a year, with the release of their fourth studio album Everyone We Know and the newly announced Decade Of The Thundakat national tour, plus a massive festival run scheduled for this summer. Art vs Science will be smashing through their latest single Wickoo and some older fan faves. Gyroscope will be right there alongside them ahead of their 2018 national tour playing their first studio recording since 2010 – their new double A-side Crooked Thought and hits from albums past. In just one year, loud and experimental pop-punkers, Rackett have gone from virtual anonymity to playing major theatres and festivals throughout Aus, making waves with their debut EP Ready or Not. The Getaway Plan had a busy year on the road, supporting Alexisonfire and recently wrapping a national tour of their own. And independent Brisbane-based hip hop artist Jesswar will bring her touring chops to the stage, having been busy sharing stages with 360, Tkay Maidza and Allday.
Masterminded to bring the community together to enjoy a day of world class music; The Pier Street Party team have put together a killer lineup at a very accessible price point for punters. The ticket presale kicks off on Wednesday December 6 at 12PM offering early-birds a chance to nab their tickets for just $55 including GST + booking fees.
TICKETING INFORMATION
GENERAL ADMISSION ON-SALE from December 8: $60 including GST + booking fees
For all ticket information, head to www.ticketek.com.au or www.oztix.com.au