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Kasabian and Blossoms Join Forces for Unmissable Australian Tour This March – Backseat Mafia
British alt-rockers Kasabian are finally making their way back to Australia, hitting Naarm/Melbourne, Eora/Sydney, and Meanjin/Brisbane for the first time in over a decade. Joining them are Blossoms, whose knack for crafting shimmering, feel-good indie pop adds an exciting contrast to the lineup. Kasabian’s reputation as a live powerhouse speaks for itself, with anthems like ‘Club Foot’ and ‘Fire’ set to ignite the stage. Fans can also look forward to hearing tracks from their latest releases, ‘Happenings’ (2024) and ‘The Alchemist’s Euphoria‘ (2022), performed live for the first time in Australia. The newer material showcases a fresh dynamic for the band, with Serge Pizzorno taking centre stage. Adding a lighter,…
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Pop Icon Announces Unmissable Show at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre – Backseat Mafia
Kesha is back. After seven long years, she’s ready to break the silence with a return that feels less like a tour announcement and more like a defiant reclamation of the space she’s always owned. Her voice and her energy are set to ripple through Australia once again in January 2025. And it’s not just any show — it’s House of Kesha. Imagine a sweat-drenched, glitter-streaked club dance party, a place where Kesha reigns supreme as the emcee of our collective catharsis. It promises to be an event that blurs the lines between performer and audience, a fever dream of pop stardom in its most chaotic, glorious form. Kesha, raw…
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Brisbane’s Melt Festival Program Revealed – An Unmissable Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identity and Expression! – Backseat Mafia
The full program for Melt Festival 2024 has been unveiled, marking an exceptional celebration of LGBTQIA+ artists and allies. This year’s festival will feature over 220 captivating performances and events, set to energize Brisbane/Magandjin from October 23 to November 10. Throughout the city, a dynamic showcase of community, diversity, inclusivity, and creative expression will unfold, including large-scale outdoor installations, a spectacular river parade, memorable performances, exhibitions, parties, sporting events, and more. OPENING WEEKEND The Melt Festival opens with Tina – A Tropical Love Story, a captivating performance by First Nations drag artist Miss Ellaneous (Ben Graetz), blending storytelling, cabaret, and drag in a tribute to Tina Turner’s legacy. Following its…
