The Tour Rider – 7th October: Just A Gent, Green Day + Many More
You don’t have a lot of time. You’re a busy person. You have boutique burger or burrito joints to share ‘Grammable pics of. You have ‘Stranger Things’ to watch. You have internet arguments with people who are far more qualified to comment on things to engage in. We know how full your schedule is. That’s why we at AAA want to save you some time, so we have put together our very first ‘who’s announced a tour you should worry about’, a.k.a The Tour Rider!
Contained in this magical document we have the best tour announcements that come across our editorial desk (and even a few that we had to go searching for), so read up if you want to show up! The Tour Rider is published bi-weekly.
Bree Tranter’s First Ever Headline Tour
In November, singer-songwriter Bree Tranter will be heading around Australia on her very first headline tour hitting venues in Melbourne, Brisbane, and hometown Sydney. Since the release of her debut album ‘Another Night On Earth’ earlier this year, this will be the first opportunity to catch the songstress going solo.
Tranter has performed with none other than Matt Corby (NBD) as his multi-instrumentalist for the Telluric tour, Thelma Plum, and Timberwolf, so no doubt these solo performances will be a real highlight in her budding career. Get to know this indie darling by checking out our interview with her from earlier this year!
Sheer Mag Headline Tour
Philly DIY punk band Sheer Mag is making its Aussie debut to round off 2016, including shows throughout the East Coast. Alongside their festival appearances at Fairgrounds, Disconnect, and Meredith, the punk rock outfit will be hitting up the East Coast for headline shows throughout December.
Formed in 2014, Sheer Mag began like many a rock band before them, in the typical ‘brothers starting a band’ way. Since then, the four lads and leading lady have dropped their debut EP and toured the world with it, Aussie fans are finally getting a taste of the dirty rock the band has mustered up.
Green Day ‘Revolution Radio’ Arena Tour
Calling all rebels and saints! Frontier Touring teased us on Wednesday with the oh-so subtle “television dreams of tomorrow“ Instagrammed lyrical clue, Green Day has dropped the news we’d all been hoping for – an epic arena tour in celebration of their latest album ‘Revolution Radio’ (FYI, it’s out today).
It’s been almost three years since the punk rockers graced Aussie festival stages, but with the new album in tow, we’re in for a real treat. Not only will we be hearing ‘American Idiot’ blasted around some of our biggest stages, but as they dot most of the major capital cities, no one will be missing out! May our punk rock hearts pound once again.
Just A Gent – ‘Just A Tour’
Newcastle’s electronic fella Just A Gent has announced his plans to head around the country on tour next month! 2016 has been a year of firsts for the 19-year-old. His three leading singles including banger Rolling Dice debuted into triple j rotation, he dropped his debut EP ‘Stories to Tell’, and made his very first triple j studio appearance for his enthralling Kid Cudi Like A Version.
His tour around the States and Australia with an Auckland stop-off will see Just A Gent showcase tracks from ‘Stories to Tell’ for the first time, as well as hints of cameo appearances by vocalists featured on the 8-track. Plus, there’s more shows to be announced, so stay tuned!
Otis High ‘Freedom Of Choice’ Tour
In celebration of the release of their debut EP ‘Freedom of Choice’, Melbourne hip hop duo Otis High are bringing their new boom-bap tracks along the East Coast during October and November! The duo supported Seth Sentry at his Tasmanian show for his ‘1969’ tour, and if you’re into Hilltop Hoods or Drapht, then the Otis High beats and raps will be music to your ears.
Beneath the hip hop swagger, there’s plenty of positivity and an infectious vibe which has proven perfect for live performances. The ‘Freedom Of Choice’ tour sees the duo hit up Sydney, Wollongong, and Melbourne venues for the first time, and what better excuse to catch some of the hip hop scene’s up-and-comers?
Otis High ‘Freedom Of Choice’ Tour Dates
FRI 21 OCT
Hustle & Flow Bar, Sydney
SAT 22 OCT
Rad Bar, Wollongong
FRI 11 NOV
Boney, Melbourne