The Presets National Tour

February 3rd, 2013 by admin

775745_10151268727841129_358924207_oThe Presets are BACK! For the first time in four years, Kim and Julian are touring nationally bringing no doubt, an astonishing spectacle not to be missed. Celebrating their first album in four years, Pacifica, the boys will be bringing an up close and intimate experience all over Australia. Recently, the electro duo were the first Australian artists to headline Parklife, bringing their new single ‘Youth In Trouble’ to life as well as the highlights from the last two albums, Beams and Apocalypso, such as My People and This Boy’s In Love.

The Presets have won numerous awards for their work, including Best Live Act at the 2012 In The Mix Awards and is no stranger to the Triple J Hottest 100. The boys have exciting plans for their fans throughout 2013 and tickets to their Tivoli show are selling fast! Brisbane’s first show has sold out but there are still allocated industry tickets available for the 2nd show. To make sure you don’t miss out, email vanessa@thearcadecreative.com to purchase your ticket.

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5 Top Picks for Future Music Festival 2013

January 23rd, 2013 by admin

Avicii


Ranked no. 3 on the Top 100 DJ’s list by DJ Magazine in 2012 you won’t want to miss Future’s recently announced headliner. At the age of 23, Avicii has already made his name internationally recognised in the music scene. Throughout 2012 he headlined multiple world renouned festivals such as Coachella, Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Lollapalooza and many more. With dancefloor anthems such as the world famous ‘Levels’ and ‘Silhouettes’ make sure you don’t the mistake of missing out on this years headlining dance act or you’ll regret it!

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Bloc Party


Indie-Rock band Bloc Party just keeps on getting better and better. The band forming in 1999 have since released a number of albums that have jumped up to the top of the charts. Their albums, in particular ‘Silent Alarm’ and ‘A weekend in the City’ hold many chart topping hits known by many Australians such as ‘Banquet’, ‘Helicopter’, ‘So Here We Are’ and of course ‘Hunting For Witches’, just to name a few. Renowned for their groundbreaking live acts, if you go see Bloc Party at future you’ll be in for an unbelievable performance.

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The Prodigy


The pioneers of the ‘big beat’ genre The Prodigy dabble in various styles such as hardcore techno, breakbeat, industrial, rave, punk and electronic.. The prodigy are one of the most amazing acts to witness, with songs such as ‘Smack My Bitch Up’, ‘Fire Starter’ and ‘Breathe’, The Prodigy create the most amazing atmosphere filled with energy that engages their audience. All that needs to be said is that after 20 years of performing, The Prodigy sure knows how to put on a show.

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Boys Noize


The Berlin-based DJ/Producer Alexander Ridha (Boys Noize) is premiering his first ever live show called ‘The Skull’ in Australia at Future 2013! ‘The Skull’ has been labeled as ‘An outstanding production that is going to melt brains’. Boys Noize is recognised worldwide for his incredible mixing and visual sets and his cutting-edge producing. His new album ‘Out of the Black’ is charting all over the world with tracks such as ‘What You Want’ and ‘XTC’. After listening to ‘Out of the Black’, seeing Ridha will be a no brainer.

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A Trak


A Trak (also known as record label Fools Gold’s owner or half of Duck Sauce – along side with Armand Van Helden) was the youngest ever DMC World Champion and the first DJ to ever win all three major DJ competition titles (DMC, ITF and Vestax) and also has 5 World Championships under his belt. A Trak is known for his mixing skills, especially collaborating rap and electronic music in his work which constantly impresses his crowds. A Trak will without a doubt be whipping out all of his classic old favourites and his innovative new tracks – not be missed.

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Full Moon Down Under NYE 2012/2013

December 9th, 2012 by admin
Full Moon Down Under NYE 12/13
As another year comes to an end, the team at Full Moon Down Under want to celebrate the good times that were had in 2012 and give you a taste of what’s to come in 2013.  In just 12 months we have rocked the island with – The Potbelleez, Feenixpawl, DJs from Mars, Grant Smillie (TV Rock), Vandalism, Ian Carey, Bombs Away, Tom Piper, Sarah Robertson, Yolanda Be Cool, The Only, Brooke Evers, Kid Kenobi, Tydi, D Cup, Danny T and Alison Wonderland!
After a undergoing a makeover concluding in October, Base Magnetic Island now boasts 4 bars, an outdoor stage complete with festival-quality sound and lighting and even more space to party! The first live performance at Full Moon Down Under featured Grammy-award winning act Arrested Development, attracting the biggest Halloween crowd to date.
To finish off the year in style, we present you with the BIGGEST New Years Party North Queensland has ever seen! The Island of White Party will be a 12-hour celebration of peace + love + party complete with not one but two headlining acts, Tonite Only and Adrian Lux. Base Magnetic Island will transform into a sea of white underneath the night sky, complete with UV lighting and some special surprises!
Say farewell to 2012 and welcome 2012 at Full Moon Down Under. Lose yourself in a sea of white while dancing to the tunes of some of the worlds best DJs on a dance floor made of sand. Tickets available from www.fullmoondownunder.com

NYE posterAs another year comes to an end, the team at Full Moon Down Under want to celebrate the good times that were had in 2012 and give you a taste of what’s to come in 2013.  In just 12 months we have rocked the island with – The Potbelleez, Feenixpawl, DJs from Mars, Grant Smillie (TV Rock), Vandalism, Ian Carey, Bombs Away, Tom Piper, Sarah Robertson, Yolanda Be Cool, The Only, Brooke Evers, Kid Kenobi, Tydi, D Cup, Danny T and Alison Wonderland!

After a undergoing a makeover concluding in October, Base Magnetic Island now boasts 4 bars, an outdoor stage complete with festival-quality sound and lighting and even more space to party! The first live performance at Full Moon Down Under featured Grammy-award winning act Arrested Development, attracting the biggest Halloween crowd to date.

To finish off the year in style, we present you with the BIGGEST New Years Party North Queensland has ever seen! The Island of White Party will be a 12-hour celebration of peace + love + party complete with not one but two headlining acts, Tonite Only and Adrian Lux. Base Magnetic Island will transform into a sea of white underneath the night sky, complete with UV lighting and some special surprises!

Say farewell to 2012 and welcome 2012 at Full Moon Down Under. Lose yourself in a sea of white while dancing to the tunes of some of the worlds best DJs on a dance floor made of sand. Tickets available from www.fullmoondownunder.com

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Top 5 Picks for Summafieldayze 2013

November 28th, 2012 by admin

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THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS (DJ Set)
Regardless of the fact that the Chemical Brothers are playing a ‘DJ Set’, as one of the most successful electronic acts the world has ever seen, there’s certainly going to be the same amount of awe and rapture that surrounds their unbelievable live shows. The boys are promising to play a DJ set that takes you on a musical journey through their own personal experiences and music explorations. If it’s anything like the sets they’ve played in Australia in the past, missing The Chemical Brothers at Summafieldayze 2013 will be the worst decision you ever made.

DISCLOSURE (Live)
One of the biggest acts coming out of the UK at the moment is UK house DJ/producer duo Disclosure. Their distinctively British sound has made them a musical sensation in Australia, with the brothers’ (Guy and Howard Lawrence) recently released track Latch being described as one of the ’sounds of summer’. Can’t wait to hear these guys at Summafieldayze, they’ve definitely got our attention!

ADRIAN LUX
Most know him as the talent behind the 2010 infectious house track Teenage Crime, but the Swedish producer’s 2012 self-titled album has stacks of hits up its sleeve. His songs, including Can’t Sleep and Burning, have the perfect mix of progressive house and catchy dance/pop. Audiences keep wanting more from Adrian Lux and we’re pretty damn excited for his set at SFD 2013!

SBTRKT
The 2011 self-titled album gave us infectious hits like Wildfire and Pharaohs – dancing beats to get any dance floor started. No doubt London based musician/producer SBTRKT will be bringing his trade mark tribal mask with him to set the crowd alight when he takes to the stage at Summafieldayze 2013.

HOT CHIP
After the success of their fifth studio album ‘In Our Heads’ Hot Chip will be bringing their striking synths and flawless vocals Down Under to blow us away at Summafieldayze. Their 2009 album ‘One Life Stand’ is renowned as one of the classic dance music albums, featuring the synth heavy and instantly euphoric tacks One Life Stand and Feel Better. No doubt Hot Chip are going to rock out their new and old tracks for an unbelievable show.

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Rudimental ‘Feel the Love’ Australian Tour

September 17th, 2012 by admin
RUDIMENTAL will be hitting Australian shores very soon! For the first time, the British ensemble will be landing on Aussie soil for their ‘Feel the Love’ tour. Presented by Future Entertainment, Oh Hello! & The Arcade Creative, RUDIMENTAL will be ready to party down under in less than a month’s time.  Known for their smash hit, ‘Feel the Love’ which is making waves in the Australian charts, they will definitely put some soul into your weekend! Supported by Sangers, Charlie Hustle, De La Haye, Alex Terrell, Noy, Neddy and Stormzy, it will be one hell of a night!
There are limited tickets to the event, so to make sure you don’t miss out follow the link below to purchase your tickets.
http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=59894

RudimentalTourArtwork_400x566_ARCADERUDIMENTAL will be hitting Australian shores very soon! For the first time, the British ensemble will be landing on Aussie soil for their ‘Feel the Love’ tour. Presented by Future Entertainment, Oh Hello! & The Arcade Creative, RUDIMENTAL will be ready to party down under in less than a month’s time.  Known for their smash hit, ‘Feel the Love’ which is making waves in the Australian charts, they will definitely put some soul into your weekend! Supported by Sangers, Charlie Hustle, De La Haye, Alex Terrell, Noy, Neddy and Stormzy, it will be one hell of a night!

There are limited tickets to the event, so to make sure you don’t miss out follow the link below to purchase your tickets.

http://www.moshtix.com.au/event.aspx?id=59894

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I WANT MY SUMMAFIELDAYZE!

September 13th, 2012 by admin

I WANT MY SUMMAFIELDAYZEIn 2003, Summafieldayze made a maiden voyage on the shore side venues of Queensland’s Gold Coast. Initially with only 6,000 punters the festival has grown five-fold, lured international acts such as N.E.R.D, Groove Armada, and The Chemical Brothers, all the meanwhile solidifying their position as a member of the holy Grail of summer music festivals. If that’s not enough for you to grab your best neon and dancing shoes, 2013’s line-up will have you selling a grandparent just for a chance to join in the action.

The Chemical Brothers need no introduction. Off the back of an overwhelming two-year music-bender, which has included: releasing their seventh studio album Further, and working on movie soundtracks like Hanna and Black Swan, this duo was already unstoppable… and then, just for kicks they released music exclusively for the 2012 London Olympic Games. now they’re ready to cut up the Gold Coast in the New Year with their not-to-be-missed DJ Set. If this hasn’t already sold you, just check out the other acts joining Summafieldayze in 2013:

+ MIA
+ SBTRK
+ Hot Chip
+ Fedde Le Grand
+ Mark Ronson
+ Kimbra
+ Booka Shade
+ Eddie Halliwell
+ AN21 & Max Vangelli
+ Carl Craig
+ Maya Jane Coles
+ Disclosure
+ Adrian Lux
+ Erol Alkan
+ Breakbot
+ Fake Blood
+ Hudson Mohawke
+ araabMUZIK
+ Icona Pop
+ Scuba
+ Aeroplane
+ Jesse Rose
+ Danny Daze
+ Krafty Kuts & ASkillz
+ Stafford Brothers
+ MUCH MORE

Tickets for the Gold Coast’s January 5th extravaganza go on-sale September 20th for an unbelievable $99. This price will ONLY last a week! Keep an eye on The Arcade Creative website and Facebook page for more details. We can guarantee that there’s no better way to start 2013!

I WANT MY SUMMAFIELDAYZE!

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Artists of Valley Fiesta 2012

September 5th, 2012 by admin
It’s finally here! The Valley Fiesta’s 2012 lineup. With a mix of international, national and local artists flocking to the Valley this October, Brisbane won’t know what hit it.
The biggest street party of the year will rise to the challenge, catering to all taste of music.
For those Hip Hop lovers, Arrested Development assures to cure your cravings! Be ready to help celebrate their 20 years in the industry.
If house music is more your style, Valley Fiesta has Ruby Rose, Aston Shuffle, Muscles and Flume (just to name a few) in store for you to show off your new and improved dance moves.
But if Valley Fiesta hasn’t tickled your fancy yet, be sure to check out our local indie/pop artists and bask in their melodic goodness. Great acts such as Deep Sea Arcade, The Medics and Cub Scouts will not disappoint.
Its not just music that’s on offer, make sure you check out our amazing competition, events and venue partners. Hit us up on Facebook for more information and updates.

Valley Fiesta

The Valley Fiesta lineup has been announced and boy it’s a big one! Brisbane City Council and The Arcade Creative are bringing local, national and international acts to Brunswick Street Mall for a musical showcase that will cater for all tastes of music.When Brisbane’s biggest street party rolls around on the weekend beginning October 26th,  Fortitude Valley will explode with the sweet music, tasty cuisine and fantastic venues to make it the best Valley Fiesta yet!

Headlining the show is none other than Hip-Hop veterans Arrested Development! The nine-piece are making a special stopover on their 20 year anniversary tour and will have ‘Everyday People’ dancing in the street!

If house music is more your style, get ready to dance as we kick start the party with Ruby Rose, The Aston Shuffle, Muscles, Flume and Feenixpawl (just to name a few!).

Still not tickling your fancy? Though we find that hard to believe… Never fear, for the Indie/Pop lovers we’ve got great acts including Deep Sea Arcade, The Medics and Cub Scouts. Make sure you check out local artists such as Royal Blood, Young Men Dead and Palindromes.

Embrace the Fiesta spirit! By the way, it’s not just music that’s on offer, make sure you check out the awesome events and venue partners, plus competitions galore. Hit us up on Facebook or the Valley Fiesta Official Website for more info!

VALLEY FIESTA 2012, October 26-28

Proudly presented by Brisbane City Council

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THE ASTON SHUFFLE

FLUME

MUSCLES

DEEP SEA ARCADE

WOLF & CUB

VIOLENT SOHO

THE MEDICS

RUBY ROSE

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THE PREATURES

ELIZABETH ROSE

GUNG HO

CUB SCOUTS

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HEY GERONIMO

YOUNG MEN DEAD

THE BELLIGERENTS

FOUNDS

GLASS TOWERS

ROYAL BLOOD

ANTI-HEROS

KATE MARTIN

JEREMY NEALE

PALINDROMES

Plus,

REDBULL ROLLER DISCO

QLD MUSIC AWARDS SHOWCASE

SUNDAY JAZZ JAM

+ many more!

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Reality Bytes

August 20th, 2012 by admin

Not quite AustraliansTo some, 2012 will be remembered as the year of the London Olympics, the year Kate Middleton finally grew eyebrows or even the year that Paris Hilton self-proclaimed herself a DJ. For a few of us, it will be the year where truly gritty Australian reality television became the talking point of blogs and water-coolers across the nation. With the absence of shows such as Big Brother and Australian Idol we were lured into a false sense of security. The potential for television networks to shift to high quality scripted shows was evident, moving away from the MTV-model of cheap-to-create counterparts. This sense of security was quickly dismissed as a herd of new shows infiltrated our televisions in speedy succession.

Earlier this year, Australia’s version of The Voice opened to huge audience numbers as the country tuned in nearly nightly to see the progress of a group of singing underdogs learning to shine under the guiding light of Seal’s nail polish… or rather a collective of local and international judges. It was only when Being Lara Bingle was released that audiences began to recognize that the minimal exposure to Australian reality TV they’d enjoyed for several years was coming to a close. Even further evidence of this has been Australia’s answer to Jersey Shore, otherwise known as The Shire.

If you haven’t had a chance to experience what is truly an academically challenging 30 minutes, let me save you the brain cells: The Shire can be described as the love child of Snooki and Crocodile Dundee, but replace any trace of charm with the word ‘like’ and more plastic fillers than Donatella Versace. It follows a group a twenty-somethings around Cronulla in NSW. A bit like The Hills in format, this cornerstone of Australian reality television caused nationwide twittersprees and almost as many Facebook status updates as the Olympic opening ceremony.

If by some miracle you have missed out following the nose jobs, bitch fights and illegal driving of the current cannon of small screen stars, don’t be too upset for The Shire is soon to inherit a northern cousin in the form of a show called “The Goldy”. Already open castings have been posted for this show that will apparently embody every stereotype and structured drama the Gold Coast has to offer in a pretty little weekly half hour package.

Don’t get me wrong, there are a number of positive attribute when it comes to unscripted shows. For example, at times they can be a fly-on-the-wall experience (think Jessica Simpson’s chicken versus tuna debate in the early 2000s on her show Newlyweds) in an otherwise highly image controlled world. It’s the sheer volume of shows that are entering the consciousness of pop culture that has become worrisome.

Whether you love or hate the newest additions to weeknight television, we can all agree that the social media engagement by audiences across the country is enough to send Mark Zuckerberg laughing all the way to bank.

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VALLEY FIESTA IS BACK IN 2012!

August 19th, 2012 by admin

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BRISBANE’S BIGGEST STREET PARTY IS BACK!

The Arcade Creative are proud to be working alongside Brisbane City Council to present Valley Fiesta 2012. Boasting three outdoor public stages over a huge three day program, Valley Fiesta will showcase a wealth of international and home-grown talent. Add to this a roster of exciting events and headlining acts performing at over 35 of your favourite Fortitude Valley venues, this year’s Valley Fiesta is set to be the most memorable yet!

The full line up will be announced Friday 24 August 2012 at 9am. But in the meantime, head over to our page and ‘like’ it to keep up to date with all things Valley Fiesta.

Along with the amazing three day program, Brisbane City Council and The Arcade Creative have put together one monster of a competition, fit for the biggest street party Brisbane has ever seen. For your chance to WIN THE ULTIMATE VALLEY FIESTA WEEKEND EXPERIENCE for you and three friends, like the Valley Fiesta page on Facebook, enter you details in the competition tab, and cross every appendage you have! The major prize on offer includes:

+ Two nights accommodation in the heart of Fortitude Valley
+ Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at an array of restaurants and bars
+ A $250 Valley Markets shopping spree
+ Meet and greet with your favourite Valley Fiesta artists
+ Four backstage passes to watch all the action
+ Four ‘access all venues’ passes offering you entry to every event at Valley Fiesta – all weekend!

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PARKLIFE 2012!

June 26th, 2012 by admin

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The wait is over! The end of hibernation is in sight as the 2012 Parklife lineup has been revealed! Parklife is THE dance-meets-indie festival guaranteed to make music heads buzz and dancing feet jump in excitement! As the first festival of the Spring/Summer season, Parklife 2012 will BLOW YOUR MIND!

Lineup includes:

The Presets
Passion Pit
Plan B
Nero (Live)
Justice (DJ SET)
Tame Impala
Robyn
Chairlift
Chitty Bang
Wiley
Hermitude
Parachute Youth
Rusko
Dj Fresh (Live)
Labrinth
Jacques Lu Cont
Benga (Live)
Citizens!
Jack Beats (Live)
St Lucia
Art Department
Modestep
Charli Xcx
Rizzle Kicks
Lee Foss
Flume
Alison Wonderland
Softwar (East Coast Only)

+ many more!!

So many amazing artists, all performing in some of the best music venues touring festivals have to offer – beautiful inner-city parks!!! (As if you need any other reason to be convinced that Parklife 2012 is going to be HUGE)

The festival returns to Brisbane on September 29th at the picturesque Riverstage and Botanical Gardens, so wake up, get outside and prepare to party!

Tickets available from The Arcade Creative office in New Farm. Contact vanessa@thearcadecreative.com for further details…

2012 HIBERNATION ENDS HERE!!!

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