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THE SIDE PROJECT @ THE FACTORY FLOOR

THE SIDE PROJECT @ THE FACTORY FLOOR

Supported by LE VENGE & LOW FIVE

THU 02 FEB @ 8:00PM

After their debut, unplugged performance in a disused tunnel just over a year ago, followed by another underground event in the basement of the old AWA building, The Side Project very quickly rose to Read more

BRUCE KULICK

BRUCE KULICK

Supported by SIX HOURS

SAT 04 FEB @ 8:00PM

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick returns to Australia after two years to celebrate his recording career with Kiss 1985-1997. Read more

A LIVING HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE @ FACTORY FLOOR

A LIVING HISTORY OF AUSTRALIAN BURLESQUE @ FACTORY FLOOR

SAT 11 FEB @ 8:00PM

The History of Australian Burlesque

In 1843 a burlesque performer raised her skirts to the mining towns of Victoria, they showered the performer with gold nuggets. Read more

SOPHIE HANLON & THE FALLING EMPIRE @ THE FACTORY FLOOR

SOPHIE HANLON & THE FALLING EMPIRE @ THE FACTORY FLOOR

Supported by JANE AUBOURG with special guest TAMARA ELKINS

FRI 17 FEB @ 7:30PM

Sophie Hanlon welcomes you to the weird and wonderful world of The Falling Empire. Read more

UNGUS UNGUS UNGUS - ALBUM LAUNCH @ THE FACTORY FLOOR

UNGUS UNGUS UNGUS - ALBUM LAUNCH @ THE FACTORY FLOOR

Supported by Shanghai, Doc Jones and The Lechery Orchestra

SAT 18 FEB @ 8:00PM

This progressive funk rock gypsy pop psychedelia outfit crafts a unique fusion of styles with an edginess and disdain for convention that sets them apart from any definable musical scene. Read more

CLUB ARAK

CLUB ARAK

Supported by DJ CHADI

SAT 18 FEB @ 9:00PM

The legendary Club Arak is back, come and dance to the hottest Arabic tunes, sway and shimmy your way across the dance floor. Read more

THE KUMPNEE - END OF DAYS @ THE FACTORY FLOOR

THE KUMPNEE - END OF DAYS @ THE FACTORY FLOOR

Supported by Empire Rising

THU 23 FEB @ 7:30PM

THE KUMPNEE bring their unpredictable blend of urban funk, soulful harmony and hip hop, combining electro synth, heavy bass riffs, live instrumentation and a raw feel to split genres and form a Read more

SWITCHFOOT

SWITCHFOOT

MON 27 FEB @ 8:30PM

San Diego heroes, Switchfoot, are set to return to Australia next month for a string of appearances at the national So Read more

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT & MESHUGGAH

DEVIN TOWNSEND PROJECT & MESHUGGAH

Supported by DREDG

TUE 28 FEB @ 8:00PM

DEVIN TOWNSEND; one of the most admired and lauded figures in the metal world will be bringing his astonishingly deep Read more

CATHEDRAL

CATHEDRAL

Supported by PARADISE LOST & TURISAS

WED 29 FEB @ 7:30PM

Closing the curtain on a stellar career spanning two decades, doom metal legends CATHEDRAL announce their last ever headline shows as part of two exclusive sidewaves in Sydney and Melbourne, giving Au Read more

SHARON SHANNON BIG BAND

SHARON SHANNON BIG BAND

Supported by TBA

THU 08 MAR @ 7:00PM

Legendary Irish musician SHARON SHANNON is renowned for embracing all musical genres and collaborating with many different artists including U2, Sinead O’Connor, Wille Nelson, Steve Earle, Ja Read more

ST VINCENT

ST VINCENT

MON 12 MAR @ 8:00PM

St. Vincent (a.k.a. Annie Clark) has gone from strength to strength since the release of the internationally-acclaimed Strange Mercy in September. Read more

ROKY ERICKSON

ROKY ERICKSON

WED 14 MAR @ 8:00PM

As singer, songwriter and guitar player for the legendary Austin, TX band The 13th Floor Elevators, they were one of the first rock n roll bands to describe their music as “psychedelic” and mad Read more

CHARLES BRADLEY

CHARLES BRADLEY

Supported by THE CACTUS CHANNEL & KYLIE AULDIST (ACOUSTIC)

FRI 16 MAR @ 8:00PM

Soul man Charles Bradley is making his way to Australia at the tail-end of summer to lay some Brooklyn soul vibes on music lovers across the country! Read more

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL PREVIEW NIGHT

SYDNEY COMEDY FESTIVAL PREVIEW NIGHT

FRI 23 MAR @ 8:00PM

SOLD OUT

PREVIEW NIGHT is Sydney Comedy Festival’s best kept secret that still sells out every year. Read more

10cc

10cc

SAT 24 MAR @ 8:00PM

10CC ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE SYDNEY SHOWS!

The missing link between The Beatles and Gorillaz, 10cc ruled the pop world at a time – the 1970s – when the charts were do Read more

BALL PARK MUSIC

BALL PARK MUSIC

Supported by Nantes & Cub Scouts

FRI 30 MAR @ 8:00PM

About five or so minutes into Ball Park Music’s debut album you get as crystal clear an insight into this band as you could want. Read more

JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE

Supported by SPECIAL GUESTS

WED 04 APR @ 8:00PM

Young guitar-wielding, globetrotting Americana exponent Justin Townes Earle may well be one of the hardest working troubadours on the world stage today, but he sure has built up a mutual love affair w Read more

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD

Supported by Joanne Shaw Taylor

THU 05 APR @ 8:00PM

The guitar driven, blues prodigy, KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, is coming to Australia. Read more

THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS feat. Kim Wilson

THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS feat. Kim Wilson

Supported by Canned Heat

SAT 07 APR @ 8:00PM

For the last 30 years the W.C Handy award winning ‘Best Blues Band’ THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS have been winning audiences over worldwide with their unique blend of Texas blues & h Read more

STEVE EARLE (USA - SOLO)

STEVE EARLE (USA - SOLO)

Supported by Suze DeMarchi & David Leslie (Baby Animals)

SUN 8 APR @ 8.00PM

Singer-songwriter, actor, author, political activist, producer – STEVE EARLE is one of life’s great troubadours! STEVE EARLE hasn’t wandered this way for a number of years…. Read more

PASSENGER

PASSENGER

Supported by Special Guests

SAT 21 APR @ 8:00PM

From busking on Australia’s street corners to selling out venues across the country in only 18 months, Mike Rosenberg, aka Passenger, is a modern day troubadour who’s constant touring in both hemisphe Read more

SIMON AMSTELL (UK) - NUMB

SIMON AMSTELL (UK) - NUMB

MON 23 APR @ 7:30PM & WED 25 - FRI 28 APR @ 9:00PM

NEW SHOW JUST ANNOUNCED DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND!

UK comedian Simon Amstell in his new show ‘Numb’ at the 2012 Sydney Comedy Festival

The award-winning comedian, actor/screenwriter (Grandma’s Read more

THE RUBY REVUE 5TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT

THE RUBY REVUE 5TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT

Supported by SPECIAL GUEST DIRECTOR: BILLIE MADLEY (USA)

SUN 13 MAY @ 6:30PM

NEW DATE: MAY 13TH 2012.

In our 5 Year Anniversary Extravaganza, see your favourite Ruby Revue performers as you’ve never seen them before!

SPECIAL GUEST DIRECTOR: BILLIE MADLEY (U Read more