November 2008

Fancy yourself a bit of a graphic designer? Well you might want to check out the latest Engine Room competition being run by MTV in conjunction with HP. Basically they want you to design the artwork to go on a new line up of laptops and if your design wins you a bunch of cool prizes, not to mention that your design will be featured on a special edition HP notebook.

Entries for the latest round close on the 5th, sorry for the late notice, so hurry on over to the Engine Room website and sign up.

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And yes I’m one of them too so I’ll probably end up buying these LOST t-shirts from the 108 store on Big Cartel.

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I’m not sure exactly what I was expecting from Apple, but I can’t help feel a little disappointed after I woke up this morning and saw the ‘one day only sale’ prices up on Apple Australia. Maybe I just fell into the hype trap that’s been buzzing around the internet the last couple of days, ie. ‘omg black friday dealz’, ‘$5 iPhonez ftw’.

Oh well, guess I’ll have to keep on keeping on with my old MacBook Pro that overheats and burns my lap after 30 odd minutes. If only the prices / savings were better I might have been able to convince the wife to let me buy a new MacBook with 4gb RAM, or maybe even an Apple TV coz I’ve been jonesing about one of those for a while now. Oh well.

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I’m not sure exactly what I was expecting from Apple, but I can’t help feel a little disappointed after I woke up this morning and saw the ‘one day only sale’ prices up on Apple Australia. Maybe I just fell into the hype trap that’s been buzzing around the internet the last couple of days, ie. ‘omg black friday dealz’, ‘$5 iPhonez ftw’.

Oh well, guess I’ll have to keep on keeping on with my old MacBook Pro that overheats and burns my lap after 30 odd minutes. If only the prices / savings were better I might have been able to convince Cath to let me buy a new MacBook with 4gb RAM, or maybe even an Apple TV coz I’ve been jonesing about one of those for a while now.

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Following the success of its debut journey in early 2008, Australia’s touring music festival on rails is back bigger and better. This year UK DJ sensations Groove Armada will be taking the helm as Melbourne and Sydney headliners with more acts to be announced in January.

With its iconic 1960’s character fully intact, the BACARDI EXPRESS train will take five bands on a rock and roll adventure of a lifetime from 26 – 28 March 2009 stopping off to play exclusive concerts in Melbourne, Wagga Wagga, Wollongong and the final destination of Sydney. But what happens in between stops is anyone’s guess!

Groove Armada, AKA Andy Cato and Tom Findlay formed in 1995 and soon found success with 5 top selling albums and singles including Grammy nominated “Superstylin” and “Easy”. They have collaborated with some of the highest calibre artists and have a massive worldwide following with Australia being their second biggest market.

Earlier this year Groove Armada signed up for six BACARDI B-LIVE festivals across five continents and an exclusive EP release as part of their unique, groundbreaking global music agreement with BACARDI and BACARDI B-LIVE. BACARDI EXPRESS is the last leg of their worldwide tour and the only place you can catch them performing their enhanced DJ set in Australia this summer.

“We can’t wait to climb aboard the BACARDI EXPRESS – DJ decks and plenty of time between stations can mean only one thing – FUN! It will be great meeting some of our fans and other artists on the train journey before stopping off to play in Melbourne and Sydney. All aboard…next stop PARTY CENTRAL!” Says Groove Armada

Only a lucky few will get the chance to join Groove Armada on board the BACARDI EXPRESS by heading to www.bacardi.com or entering the on pack promotion.

Concert tickets are limited and are set to be the most sought after this summer! Although free, they can only be won through registering at www.bacardi.com (registration opens early 2009), selected bars and through media partners Channel V.

But for those who miss out, the BACARDI EXPRESS will be filmed and aired on Channel V from 15th May 2009.

Visit www.bacardi.com now for more information, exclusive Groove Armada content, upcoming act announcements, a behind the scenes look at last year’s BACARDI EXPRESS event & more!

BACARDI Made to Mix. Enjoy BACARDI responsibly.

Concert Details:

Melbourne – The Palace, Thursday 26th March 2009, 7pm

Wagga Wagga – The Capitol, Friday, 27th March 2009, 7.30pm

Wollongong – Waves Nightclub, Saturday, 28th March 2009, 12:00pm

Sydney – Venue TBC, Saturday 28th March 2009, 7:30pm

Consumer On-Pack Promotion Details

Competition train tickets available when purchasing:

Any specially marked bottle of 700 ml BACARDI Superior or BACARDI & Cola 6-pack. The on pack promotion runs from 1st December 2008 – 5th March 2009

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Check out the new Adidas ‘Nizza’ from the guys at Adidas Originals. They’re very 70′s cool. You can pick them up through Zappos for about $70 bucks.

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Blasting off in 2009, the galaxy’s favourite electronic celebration, the Future Music Festival, is set to take you to the far reaches of the musical universe and beyond.

Locked and loaded with the best music in the solar system, this supersonic gathering is hitting warp speed and bringing even more of the March madness you’ve come to know and love. It’s a festival, Earthlings, but not as you know it.

Featuring a blinding supernova of the finest electronic artists in the Milky Way, Future Music Festival has fast become an electrifying, highly anticipated mainstay on the nation’s booming festival calendar. Orbiting the continent at the speed of sound and leaving tens of thousands of smiles in its wake, this multi award-winning event is more than just a party … it’s an unforgettable, Earth-shattering experience.

Sourcing the planet’s freshest sounds and serving them up across a universe of arenas, Future Music Festival is renowned for dishing out a jam-packed day and night of the finest beats, bleeps and blips this side of the equator. This electronic juggernaut has witnessed hallowed names like Digweed, Sanchez, Vath and The Chemical Brothers rocking its frenzied faithful, and 2009’s intergalactic lineup will be no exception.

So prepare to look skyward and travel light years ahead to a brave new world. A secret, far away place that lies beyond the sound barrier and underneath a shimmering galaxy of musical stars.

In this bold new frontier the rules of engagement are simple: enjoy life and experience the future. The countdown has just begun!

First Artist Announcement

Tickets on sale December 8 through Ticketmaster!

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It’s official, local rock n roll boys Vaudeville have won the Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED grand final! Yep we’re bias, and we love it! At least this is what we’re hoping to report to you next Thursday morning after the Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED grand final.

For now you’ll just have to read the proper information about the competition below.

It’s official! Vaudeville from Newcastle and Kate Bradley & The Goodbye Horses from Brisbane have come out top of our voting pools and will play live at the Tooheys Extra Dry uncharTED grand final, where one lucky band will be transported straight to the stage on the Big Day Out 2009 Tour! The two finalist bands have made it to the top spot, beating off thousands of bands that have been featured on uncharted.com.au over the past six weeks.

The grand final will be held on Wednesday 3rd December at The Oxford Arts Factory in Sydney from 7pm. The event will feature a special performance from Big Day Out performers Sparkadia and be hosted by Nova’s Tim ORosso’ Ross and MTV’s Ruby Rose.

A showcase of the finalist bands rehearsing for the live grand final and the final itself will be aired on MTV Australia on 20th November 2008 (for showcase) and 12th December 2008 (grand final).

Brisbane outfit Kate Bradley & The Goodbye Horses are still in shock having been picked as the My Space media pick. Previous performances have seen them perform at the coveted South By South West Festival (SXSW) in Texas and she is determined to conquer Big Day Out!

Four-piece Vaudeville are from Newcastle and came top of the public pool of bands. They have been on the road rehearsing their show, in anticipation of winning the performance of a lifetime – the Big Day Out 2009 Tour!

Ken West from the Big Day Out comments, “We are really impressed with the two finalists that the public have voted through. I’m looking forward to seeing how they stand up as live performers at the grand final!”

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Norway’s Satyricon are a rare exception to the Black Metal norm – they never cared for trends in how one is supposed to present oneself and abhorred the tried and tested genre stereotypes.

What became apparent on previous album Now, Diabolical is now a dark truth on new album The Age Of Nero, their second through Roadrunner Records.

Largely written in a remote cabin deep in the Norwegian woods, the guitars have been seriously downtuned, adding to the raw power of the sound. The Age of Nero is metal in its most mature form – not as simple escapism or a form of anger management, but as a profound experience of what it’s like to live in the increasingly dark age ours has become.

Satyr, the driving force behind the band, never made a secret out of his plan to turn Satyricon into more than just the darlings of a subculture. They strip away all ambiguous metaphors developing a refined sense for sombre, great melody lines and precise, overwhelming rhythmic structures courtesy of drum legend Frost.

And Satyricon’s venomous appeal is only apt to get stronger as they officially announce their triumphant return to Australia in March 2009!

With one of the most infamous and beguiling shows on offer, these shows will sell fast. Don’t miss your chance to see Norway’s most notorious metal export.

Presented by Scorpion Entertainment:

Tickets On Sale Dec 5

Satyricon Tour Dates and ticket outlets -

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