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JOSH PYKE - THE LIGHTHOUSE TOUR

JOSH PYKE - THE LIGHTHOUSE TOUR

Supported by Firekites

THU 11 SEP @ 8:00PM

Josh Pyke is pleased to announce a short string of dates this September to showcase songs from his new album Chimney’s Afire, which is due out later this year. Read more

BIRDS OF TOKYO (Licenced/All Ages)

BIRDS OF TOKYO (Licenced/All Ages)

Supported by Calling All Cars

Sat 13th September 2008 8pm

SOLD OUT

To celebrate the release of their breathtaking sophomore album, UNIVERSES, BIRDS OF TOKYO have Read more

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

TUE 16 SEP - THU 18 SEP @ 8:00PM

David Hawkins proudly presents Showtune Productions’ maverick production of the revolutionary rock ‘n’ roll masterpiece HEDWIG and the ANGRY INCH , back for three exclusive SNEAK PEAK preview perform Read more

TONI CHILDS

TONI CHILDS

Supported by Matt Kelly

SAT 20 SEP @ 7:30PM

Time Magazine wrote: “In a year of auspicious breakthroughs for women writer-performers, Childs was the standout.”

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THE FAINT

THE FAINT

THU 25 SEP @ 8:00PM

Certain phenomena cannot easily be explained: the Bermuda Triangle, Area 51, the ingredients in a Chicken nugget, that sort of thing. Read more

KORA

KORA

FRI 26 SEP @ 8:00PM

“If you don’t know who Kora are, it’s high time you found out. Read more

TESTAMENT (Licensed/All Ages)

TESTAMENT (Licensed/All Ages)

Supported by MORTAL SIN + ANARCHSPHERE

SAT 27 SEP @ 8PM

Testament’s latest studio release, The Formation of Damnation, has just been named 2008 ALBUM OF THE YEAR AT METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS. Read more

SHORT STACK - Single Launch (Licensed / All Ages)

SHORT STACK - Single Launch (Licensed / All Ages)

Supported by My Future Lies + Irksome Bliss + Diamond Dolls

SAT 27 SEP @ 12:00PM HELD IN THE LAIR

Short Stack celebrate the release of their first single on Sunday Morning Records, Shimmy A Go Go on 27th September with the Stack to The Future part 2 Black Party in the Metro’s Lair Read more

LADYTRON

LADYTRON

Supported by Familjen (Sweden)

MON 29 SEP - SOLD OUT
TUE 30 SEP - ONSALE NOW

“ice-cool electro-pop” NME “super-sleek, super-shiny and uber-cool” New Noise “dancefloor decadence” Blender “spooked electropop quartet” URB Read more

DIZZEE RASCAL

DIZZEE RASCAL

Supported by The Tongue, Hoops

WED 01 OCT @ 8:00PM

Having bumrushed our stages and made converts around the country in January when he displayed blistering skills at the Big Day Out, Britain’s leading MC, DIZZEE RASCAL, returns to Australia next mon Read more

BLACK FRANCIS

BLACK FRANCIS

FRI 03 OCT @ 8:00PM

Black Francis returns to Australia for his first headline shows in over a decade. Read more

REUNION: Back Again!

REUNION: Back Again!

Supported by DREAM FREQUENCY + VISION FOUR 5 + Robin Knight + Abel Vs Ming D + Sasha Vatoff + Quest + Nik Fish Vs Jumping Jack + Paul Holden

SAT 04 OCT @ 8:00PM

They say sequels are never quite as good as the original but Sydney Old Skool are BACK AGAIN to bust that myth with an event that is set to be Bigger and Bolder and Rougher and Tougher than REUNION! Read more

REUNION: Back Again! *LIMITED VIP TIX*

REUNION: Back Again! *LIMITED VIP TIX*

Supported by DREAM FREQUENCY + VISION FOUR 5 + Robin Knight + Abel Vs Ming D + Sasha Vatoff + Quest + Nik Fish Vs Jumping Jack + Paul Holden

SAT 04 OCT @ 8:00PM

SOLD OUT

They say sequels are never quite as good as the original but Sydney Old Skool are BACK AGAIN to bust that myth with an event that is set to be Bigger and Bolder and Rougher and Tougher than REUNION! Read more

FRISKY

FRISKY

SUN 05 OCT @ 9:00PM

SOLD OUT

ONSALE ONLY AT Frisky Ticket Outlets

Bayswater Fitness - LVL 1 58 Kippax Street, Surry HillsBang Clothing - 4 Flinders Street, Darlinghurst Read more

WE ARE SCIENTISTS (Licensed/All Ages)

WE ARE SCIENTISTS (Licensed/All Ages)

Supported by Bluejuice

MON 06 OCT @ 7:30PM

We Are Scientists began, in spirit, at Pomona College, in Claremont, California, in the Fall of 1997, when Keith Murray (lead vocals) and Chris Cain (guitar and backing vocals) met at a viewing of Daw Read more

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN

TUE 07 OCT @ 7:00PM

With a moniker inspired by Angie Dickinson’s tough-talking sex bomb character in the 1970s TV show, Police Woman, Wasser channels a similar presence mixing a bold and enduring stoicism with charm an Read more

THE BLACK SEEDS

THE BLACK SEEDS

Supported by RESIN DOGS + NATTY SISTREN SOUND

FRI 10 OCT @ 7:00PM

“With punchy horns and rhythm aplenty, this was an ensemble that portrayed sheer enjoyment in their music making. Read more

TWO LEGENDS - ONE INCREDIBLE KID AUSTRALIAN TOUR

TWO LEGENDS - ONE INCREDIBLE KID AUSTRALIAN TOUR

Supported by Kevin Borich, Phil Emmanuel & Smokin’ Joe Robinson

SAT 11 OCT @ 7:30PM

Two legends of the Australian guitar scene and their protégée are gearing up for one of the most electric concert experiences of the year. Read more

CARCASS

CARCASS

SUN 12 OCT @ 8:00PM

Unquestionably one of the most important , influential & well favoured metal bands of our time, CARCASS have reformed in 2008 to perform at several prestigious metal festivals throughout Europe. Read more

THE GRATES (Licensed/All Ages)

THE GRATES (Licensed/All Ages)

Supported by The Vasco Era and The John Steel Singers

THU 16 & FRI 17 OCT @ 8:00PM

NEW SHOW ANNOUNCED!!! ON SALE THURSDAY 4 SEPTEMBER. Read more

J JETRIN

J JETRIN

SUN 19 OCT @ 11:00PM

The king of rap from Thailand comes for one show only to The Metro Theatre! The first full dance concert of J Jetrin live in Sydney.

Proudly presented by THaiger Jetrin Retro Party Concert Read more

THE DRONES

THE DRONES

Supported by The Gin Club

FRI 24 OCT @ 7:00PM

‘The Drones were their usual cathartic, thunder and lightning best. The new songs from their album out next month sounded strong, while they still manage to find new light within their older songs. Read more

BLUE KING BROWN - ‘Moment Of Truth’ Tour ( licensed all ages )

BLUE KING BROWN - ‘Moment Of Truth’ Tour ( licensed all ages )

Supported by TZU & Little Bushman (NZ)

SAT 25 OCT @ 7:00PM

‘BKB are one of those unique truth-telling outfits in our business that defy time. Amazing musicians with a powerful message. What a concept, huh?’ - Serj Tankian – System Of A Down Read more

DRAGONFORCE - Licenced/All Ages

DRAGONFORCE - Licenced/All Ages

Supported by TBC

TUESDAY 28TH OCTOBER 7.30PM

Every year there are albums eagerly anticipated, be it from hot young names, established legends or – and this is usually the most exciting of all the categories – those bands you know are on t Read more

AUGIE MARCH - Watch Me Disappear

AUGIE MARCH - Watch Me Disappear

THU 30 OCT @ 8:00PM

Augie March have spent the past 18 months or so variously writing and recording a new album, touring North America repeatedly, supporting the mighty Crowded House on their comeback run, playing the od Read more

SOMETHING WITH NUMBERS (Licensed/All Ages)

SOMETHING WITH NUMBERS (Licensed/All Ages)

FRI 31 OCT @ 8:00PM

A dynamic live show is synonymous with Something with Numbers and fans across the country will be able to experience it first hand when the band take to the road in October and November for a national Read more

THE VINES (Licensed / All Ages)

THE VINES (Licensed / All Ages)

SAT 01 NOV @ 8:00PM

Following on from their incredible recent performances at this year’s Fuji Rock and Splendour In The Grass festivals, THE VINES are pleased to announce that they will be embarking upon their first f Read more

SEETHER (Licensed/ All Ages)

SEETHER (Licensed/ All Ages)

WED 05 NOV @ 7:30PM

Following their Australian 2005 tour Seether have won a dedicated army of fans. Seether plays a style of heavy metal mostly associated with the post-grunge era of alternative music Read more

XAVIER RUDD - Dark Shades Of Blue National Tour (Licensed / All Ages)

XAVIER RUDD - Dark Shades Of Blue National Tour (Licensed / All Ages)

Supported by Dallas Frasca

THU 06 NOV (SOLD OUT) FRI 07 NOV (ON SALE NOW!)

1st show - SOLD OUT! 2nd show - ON SALE NOW! Read more

LAGWAGON (Licensed/All Ages)

LAGWAGON (Licensed/All Ages)

THU 20 NOV @ 8:00PM

Lagwagon, Santa Barbara’s pride and joy, are returning to Australia this November to deliver some Californian punk rock respite! Read more

DEICIDE

DEICIDE

Supported by Synperium and other guests

THU 11 DEC @ 8:00PM

Call them Satan’s cheerleaders, or every Christian’s worst nightmare, Deicide has never been a band to shy away from controversy. Read more