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Fantastic February Gig Guide

There are a bunch of fantastic international and local acts hitting the road this February. Here are some of our picks!

Bruce Springsteen

It may have been less than a year since Bruce Springsteen was welcomed to our shores for his Wrecking Ball tour, but he’s back in full force for the first six week tour, his longest stretch away from home in twenty years. Catch Springsteen and The E Street Band at Brisbane Entertainment Centre on February 26! All shows are all ages.

Perth / Fri 7 Feb / Perth Arena
Perth / Fri 8 Feb / Perth Arena
Adelaide / Feb 11 / Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena
Adelaide / Feb 12 / Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena
Melbourne / Feb 15 / AAMI Park
Melbourne / Feb 16 / AAMI Park
Sydney / Feb 19 / Allphones Arena
Hunter Valley / Feb 22 / Hope Estate
Hunter Valley / Feb 23 / Hope Estate
Brisbane / Feb 26 / Brisbane Entertainment Centre

DJ Shadow

Former UNKLE member and experimental hip-hop pioneer DJ Shadow has announced a run of east-coast dates leading up to his Perth Festival appearance. Touring his fourth EP, The Less You Know, the Better, he’s sure to reach into his back catalogue, which includes his acclaimed debut, Endtroducing. DJ Shadow slinks into the Family, Brisbane tonight, Friday Feb 7.

Brisbane / Fri 7 Feb / Family
Sydney / Fri 8 Feb / Metro Theatre
Melbourne / Thurs 13 Feb / The Prince Bandroom
Perth / Sat 15 Feb / Perth Festival

Eddie Vedder

On the back of Pearl Jam’s recent Big Day Out tour, frontman Eddie Vedder is embarking on a series of solo theatre shows, playing songs cut from his two solo records as well as some Pearl Jam classics. Brisbane is the last stop of the tour, with Vedder taking over the beautiful QPAC Concert Hall on February 22, 23 and 25!

Perth / Fri 7 Feb / Riverside Theatre
Perth / Fri 8 Feb / Riverside Theatre
Sydney / Tues 11 Feb / State Theatre / SOLD OUT
Sydney / Wed 12 Feb / State Theatre / SOLD OUT
Sydney / Thurs 13 Feb / Opera House / SOLD OUT
Melbourne / Sun 16 Feb / Palais Theatre / SOLD OUT
Melbourne / Tues 18 Feb / Palais Theatre / SOLD OUT
Melbourne / Wed 19 Feb / Palais Theatre / SOLD OUT
Brisbane / Sat 22 Feb / QPAC Concert Hall
Brisbane / Sun 23 Feb / QPAC Concert Hall
Brisbane / Tues 25 Feb / QPAC Concert Hall 

The Kite String Tangle

2013 was a massive year for Danny Harley, better known as The Kite String Tangle, culminating in a number 19 placement on the year’s Hottest 100 Countdown. To celebrate, he’s embarking on a twelve date Australian tour! Joining him on all dates will be Kilter, and he’s finishing off the tour with two Brisbane shows at The Zoo, on February 22-23.

Sydney / Wed 12 Feb / Oxford Art Factory
Canberra / Thu 13 Feb / Transit Bar
Sydney / Fri 14 Feb / Oxford Art Factory / SOLD OUT
Melbourne / Sat 15 Feb / Northcote Social Club / SOLD OUT
Melbourne / Sun 16 Feb / Northcote Social Club / SOLD OUT
Melbourne / Mon 17 Feb / Northcote Social Club / SOLD OUT
Melbourne / Tue 18 Feb / Northcote Social Club
Fremantle / Wed 19 Feb / Mojos Bar / SOLD OUT
Perth / Thu 20 Feb / Flyrite
Adelaide / Fri 21 Feb / Arcade Lane / SOLD OUT
Brisbane / Sat 22 Feb / The Zoo / SOLD OUT
Brisbane / Sat 23 Feb / The Zoo

The National

Following their July appearance at Splendour in the Grass, The National are back for their first headline shows in Australia since their sold out 2010 tour. Armed with a huge back catalogue, which includes their critically acclaimed 2013 release Trouble Will Find Me, the band are sure to put on an incredible show, albeit full of wine. Brisbane folk can catch them at the Riverstage on Tues 11 Feb.

Sydney / Fri 7 Feb / Opera House Forecourt
Sydney / Sat 8 Feb / Opera House Forecourt / SOLD OUT
Melbourne / Sun 9 Feb / Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Brisbane / Tues 11 Feb / Riverstage
Perth / Fri 14 Feb / Belvoir Ampitheatre 

Pete Murray

It’s already been ten years since Feeler?! Time flies when you’re having fun. In celebration, Pete Murray is bringing Feeler, and everything he’s done since, all across the country. His Brisbane Tivoli show is sold out, and if you can’t see your city below, head across to his website; the tour continues throughout March and April!

Woodside / Fri 14 Feb / Bird in Hand Winery / SOLD OUT
Woodside / Sat 15 Feb / Bird in Hand Winery / SOLD OUT
Perth / Sun 16 Feb / The Astor Theatre / SOLD OUT
Noosa / Thurs 20 Feb / Villa Noosa Hotel
Tweed Heads / Fri 21 Feb / Twin Towns
Brisbane / Sat 22 Feb / The Tivoli / SOLD OUT
Redland Bay / Sun 23 Feb / Redland Bay Hotel
Coffs Harbour / Thurs 27 Feb / Hoey Moey
Newcastle / Fri 28 Feb / Wests New Lambton / SOLD OUT 

Pigeon 

Pigeon are on the road to celebrate the release of their newest EP, Settle In! So settle in with the boys at Alhambra Lounge, Brisbane on Sat 8 Feb, or at any of their other dates!

Sydney / Fri 7 Feb / Brighton Up Bar
Brisbane / Sat 8 Feb / Alhambra Lounge
Melbourne / Thu 27 Feb / Boney
Adelaide / Fri 28 Feb / Cats @ Rocket Bar

Rapture 2014

Eminem is headlining Rapture, Australia’s newest touring hip-hop festival. The lineup also includes Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole and 360, with more to be announced. Rapture takes over Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on Thurs 20 Feb!

Melbourne / Wed 19 Feb / Etihad Stadium
Brisbane / Thurs 20 Feb / Suncorp Stadium
Sydney / Sat 22 Feb / ANZ Stadium

Remi

Melbournian Remi is bringing his fantastic live show across the country to celebrate his next single, Livin’! The tour kicks off tonight, Fri 7 Feb, in Brisbane, before heading all across the country. So come and drink sangria with Remi at one of these dates! 

Brisbane / Fri 7 Feb / Coniston Lane Front Room
Melbourne / Sat 8 Feb / Northcote Social Club
Sydney / Fri 14 Feb / Goodgod Small Club
Adelaide / Sat 15 Feb / Rocket Bar
Perth / Sun 16 Feb / Perth Festival
Tarwin Lower / Sat 22 Feb / Tarwin Social Club

Let us know what gigs you're looking forward to this month!