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BIRDS OF TOKYO FLYING INTO REGIONAL AUSTRALIA
Optus extends tour dates for regional Australians
Sydney, Thursday 7 October 2010: Optus announced today they are offering an incredible
opportunity for three towns in regional Australia
to host a FREE concert with one of Australia’s
hottest bands, Birds of Tokyo, as part of the Optus Sound Scribe program.
As a unique partnership with the Perth-based band, Optus are bringing Birds of Tokyo’s current tour
to three regional towns at the end of November, as part of the Sound Scribe program, which gives
budding music enthusiasts in regional Australia the opportunity to pursue a career in music
journalism.
To be in with a chance of winning a gig in their town, the public must
vote for their local Optus
decide which three regional towns Birds of Tokyo will be performing in.
Last
week, Birds of Tokyo claimed six ARIA
nominations for their self-titled album in the
categories of ALBUM OF THE YEAR, SINGLE OF THE
YEAR (Plans), BEST GROUP, BEST ROCK ALBUM, BEST
MUSIC DVD and MOST POPULAR AUSTRALIAN
ARTIST. With virtually unanimous four-star reviews,
Birds Of Tokyo’s self-titled album has resonated
strongly with both critics and the Australian public.
Both the album and the single "Plans" are sitting
firmly in the national Top 10 and both have been
certified gold. The band are currently playing sold out
shows across the country, as part of their September national tour and are now looking forward to
performing live in regional Australia as a part of the Optus Sound Scribe initiative later in the year.
Drummer for Birds of Tokyo Adam Weston said: “We are all really looking forward to what these
additional shows have in store for us
especially as the three locations will be based on local
communities getting behind these talented scribes.'”
The Optus Sound Scribes need all the votes they can get so go online to
and vote for your favourite Optus Sound Scribe or your favourite
town to win the Birds of Tokyo concert. Remember anyone across Australia can vote once per day so
get on and make your vote count.
Optus Sound Scribe judge, show host and TV and radio personality, Andrew Günsberg said: “The
Optus Sound Scribe program is not only a fantastic opportunity for young people to get a head start
for a career in the music industry, but a unique chance for regional towns to get a free gig with a top
band and get in on all the action - beyond the typical gig location circuit.”
Full list of Optus Sound Scribes and locations.....
NSW
Armidale
Nicola Traise
TAS
Lenah Valley
Tim Hurd
NSW
Ballina
Max Quinn
NSW
Dubbo
Natalie Butcher
VIC
Ballarat North
Meg Rayner
NSW
Leeton
Jeremy Stevens
VIC
Carlsruhe
Damian Ball
NSW
Lismore Heights
Patrick Bradbery
VIC
Junortoun
Jake Schatz
NSW
North Nowra
Leland Foster
VIC
Learmonth
Lindsay Morris
NSW
Port Macquarie
Jaimi-lee Clements
VIC
Melton West
Natasha Jones
NSW
Quorrobolong
Jessica Willard
VIC
Mildura
Dylan Leayr
NSW
West Wollongong
Courtney Fry
VIC
Mount Eliza
Kayla Robertson
NSW
Lavington
Michael Langlands
VIC
Point Lonsdale
Tex Miller
VIC
Shepparton
Kiel Egging
QLD
Bundaberg
Casey Bartholdt
VIC
Teesdale
Ben Pfarrer
QLD
Douglas
Kylie Humphries
VIC
Traralgon
Michael Teychenne
QLD
Douglas
Tanya Anderson
VIC
Wangaratta
Joel Hargreaves
QLD
Elanora
Alice Nash
VIC
Wonthaggi
Lucy Valentine
QLD
Hervey Bay
Clair Emery
QLD
Kingaroy
Ashleigh Carey
WA
Albany
Beth Commons
QLD
Kings Beach
Kathleen Jeremy
WA
Geraldton
Darcy Hay
QLD
Mackay
Linden Rosier
QLD
Mount Warren Park
Tasman Anderson
QLD
Sippy Downs
Sandy Powell
QLD
Caboolture
Alexis Day
QLD
Wandal
Tegan Medlin
QLD
White Rock
Cassandra Ella
Media contact:
For all media enquiries and interview requests please contact:
Lisa Owen - Peer Group Media – Tel: 0402 340 953
lisaowen@peergroupmedia.com
About Optus Sound Scribe:
Forty individuals located across the country are working tirelessly to produce a music blog, interview artists and report on
their town’s local music scene, whilst being mentored by some of Australia’s leading music industry figures. The scribe with
About Birds of Tokyo:
Their self-titled album debuted at #2 on the national ARIA Album. Ten (10) weeks on and the album has already surpassed
gold sales and sits comfortably at #6 on the national ARIA album chart. It's the independent group's third studio album but
their highest ever chart debut result.
Recorded in Sweden and mixed in New York, the intensely melodic and brooding
collection of songs has already attracted massive critical acclaim with the Sunday Herald Sun raving that ‘Birds Of Tokyo
haven't merely arrived. They've smashed the door down.’ The West Australian newspaper go on to say "This deserves to
be Birds Of Tokyo's passport to the world".
The album features the anthemic breakthrough hit 'Plans' currently the #1 most requested song on JJJ and the group's first
ever top 20 single. The single moved up to #14 on the ARIA chart this week and is expected to go top 10 next week.
All remaining shows on their national tour are sold out with the exception of Sydney with limited tickets available.
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