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As December Falls Decimates Australian Tour Debut! – The Lansdowne, Eora Land/Sydney, 15.02.25 – Backseat Mafia
If you could bottle the feeling of downloading pop-punk anthems off LimeWire and syncing them to a hot pink iPod Nano, As December Falls‘ show at The Lansdowne would be it. The Nottingham quartet rolled into Eora/Sydney for the second stop of their first-ever Australian tour, and if the crowd’s reaction was anything to go by, they might as well move in. Openers Belle Haven and A Swift Farewell set the tone with a double hit of emo and pop-punk intensity. Naarm/Melbourne’s Belle Haven brought their post-hardcore heart-on-sleeve energy, delivering gut-punching melodies that had the early crowd swaying one moment and screaming the next. A Swift Farewell carried with slick,…
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15 Best New Beauty Products For December 2024, From Editors
While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Even though the start of fall feels like just yesterday, in a blink, it’s already December. Halloween and Thanksgiving have come and gone, and it’s time to start (and for some, wrap up) your holiday shopping. Checking off every name from your list can be daunting, but the latest launches from some of your favorite brands make it a whole lot easier. Month after month, brands have impressed us with new innovations across the hair, makeup,…
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Jack White extends his December 2024 tour across Australian and NZ with 5 new cities added – Backseat Mafia
12-time GRAMMY winner Jack White has extended his upcoming December 2024 tour, with five new cities added today across Australia and New Zealand. In addition to his two sold-out Victorian shows at Civic Hall Ballarat on Friday 6 December, and Melbourne’s Corner Hotel on Saturday 7 December, White now adds new performances in Brisbane, Melbourne, Hobart, Sydney, and Auckland. White is touring ‘No Name,’ his sixth solo album—a gritty, genre-blurring opus dropped via Third Man Records, his musical fortress and creative playground. Registrations for pre-sale access HERE. Jack White 2024 Tour DatesThu 5 Dec – The Fortitude Music Hall (Brisbane)Fri 6 Dec – Always Live @ Civic Hall (Ballarat)* sold…
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20 December Birth Flower Tattoos
As the year draws to a close, December offers a wonderful opportunity to slow down and reflect. Those born in this chilly month have a twofold opportunity to celebrate a fresh start, thanks to the advent of their birthday as well as the coming new year. Getting a meaningful tattoo inspired by your birth flower has become increasingly popular in recent years, and if you’re looking for an artistic way to honor your December birthday, we’re here to help. Narcissus and holly are the designated birth flowers for December. Along with their enchanting shapes and natural appeal, both blooms carry profound meanings, making them perfect floral inspirations for birthday ink.…
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Waxahatchee confirms Australian tour dates for December – Backseat Mafia
One of the most dedicated singer-songwriters in the industry is Katie Crutchfield. Born in Alabama and raised near Waxahatchee Creek, she eventually left her hometown to forge her own path under the moniker Waxahatchee. After six critically acclaimed albums, she says that she has never felt more assured in her identity as an artist. While her sound has evolved from lo-fi folk to lush, alt-tinged country, her voice has remained consistent—honest and intimate, with a poetic Southern lilt. Following the news of her appearance at Meredith Festival, Waxahatchee will take to the Sydney Opera House, Astor Theatre, Tivoli, Forum and Odeon Theatre this December, with general on sale tickets available…
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Fat White Family’s Tour Lands in December! – Backseat Mafia
Marking the arrival of their latest sonic sermon, ‘Forgiveness Is Yours,’ the UK’s most thrilling misfits, Fat White Family, are making a long-awaited return to Australia this December. For the first time since 2019, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane will bear witness to their chaotic brilliance. ‘Every time we make an album, we swear to ourselves this is our last. Nothing can be worth that pain, that misery. Then a bunch of people show up at the gigs. They cheer. They approve. They offer us something resembling love. Our vanity thus restored, we quickly begin toying with the notion of yet another instalment… By purchasing tickets to see this band live,…
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Rolling Sets Festival Returns This December, Bringing The Wombats and More to the Sunny Central Coast! – Backseat Mafia
As another blissful Aussie summer approaches, the Central Coast is gearing up for what promises to be an unforgettable day of live music and good vibes. The Rolling Sets festival returns on Saturday, December 7th, bringing a powerhouse lineup to Memorial Park, The Entrance – Just a short day trip from Sydney City. Headlining the festival are UK indie rock icons The Wombats in a New South Wales exclusive. Known for their infectious energy and crowd-pleasing anthems, The Wombats are no strangers to Australian shores, but this show is their only stop in NSW—a treat for fans up and down the coast. Local favourites Lime Cordiale will also take the…
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Palm Tree Music Festival Returns to Australia in December – Backseat Mafia
Palm Tree Music Festival is making its grand return to Australia in December 2024. After a whirlwind tour of international hotspots, the tropical extravaganza is back for its second year with a lineup that’s nothing short of electrifying. Headliners The Chainsmokers will be joined by Alesso, Gryffin, Austin Millz, Daya, and a host of other incredible artists, promising a great day out.. This iconic global event will transform three stunning venues: Sydney Showground on December 6, Sandstone Point on December 7, and Sidney Myer Music Bowl on December 8. Each location will be a vibrant oasis of music, sun, and unforgettable vibes. Headline act, the Chainsmokers are making a long-awaited…
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Sara Landry To Make Australian Debut In December – Backseat Mafia
Sara Landry’s long-awaited Australian debut this December promises to be nothing short of electrifying. Renowned for her dark, driving, and irresistibly feminine take on hard techno, Landry has swiftly carved out her place as one of the scene’s most thrilling new voices. Her sets are a visceral experience, each beat a call to the dance floor warriors who crave something raw and transformative. Landry will be appearing at Pica in Melbourne on 13 December, followed by a show at the Carriageworks, Sydney on 14 December. Head HERE for information about the Carriageworks, Sydney show. Head HERE for information on the Pica, Melbourne show. Like this: Like Loading… Related #Sara #Landry…
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DPR Set to Ignite Australian & NZ Stages In December 2024 – Backseat Mafia
DPR (“Dream Perfect Regime”) have announced that the collective will return to Australia and New Zealand on “The Dream Reborn World Tour 2024,” featuring DPR IAN, DPR CREAM, and DPR ARTIC, later this year. The Australia/New Zealand leg of the World Tour will kick off in Auckland on December 4 before heading to Australia with stops in Sydney on December 6 and Melbourne on December 10. All multi-talented artists, DPR are an independent and alternative creative collective, music label, and production company, creating for the sake of art itself and their fans (collectively called DREAMers). In 2023 members of the collective performed at Coachella, Head In The Clouds NYC, Lollapalooza,…
