They might be ripping up Ireland at the moment while touring their ARIA nominated album ‘Zounds’ around the UK, but Dappled Cities are already making plans to come home with a big tour throughout June. These will be the last live dates for the band this year!

Tickets for Dappled Cities Winter Tour are available now and you can also pick up some deluxe ticket packages which  include a beautiful US release only DOUBLE VINYL version of the ‘Zounds’ album and tshirts.

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When Winter Sound System comes our way this June, Melbourne and Brisbane will get their fair share of Underworld, Crookers, Laidback Luke, Tiga, Felix Da Housecat, Steve Aoki and the four massive arenas of the We Love Sounds festival. Groupie has proudly come on board as official media partners for the festival, so stay tuned to Pagesdigital.com and Groupie Magazine for the latest news from all the incredible artists heading your way.

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!Yep you heard it right, The Filth has made its way to the formerly clean shores of Manly, bringing its indie dirtiness to the northside with Filthy Fridays at The Ivanhoe. This week kicks off with local acts The Ivys who have been on a roll of late with their indie rock meets 80s electro jams. Also on the bill are Royal Chant and Hattie Carrol. Get on down to The ‘Hoe from 10pm this Friday for all the action. Proudly presented by Groupie Magazine. ... read more

!We have always loved a bit of Future Classic. They bring out some of the best recording acts Australia has seen. Aeroplane would have to be one of the latest we were all clambering to see. After having their June mix on high office rotation for at least 6 months, this wasn’t one to be missed. Adult... read more

In conjunction with Fash Week there are always some great parties. It’s pretty much a given. The middle of the week is always good, and last years Incu party on the Wednesday of FW was pretty amazing. This year Lee are holding a huge party “At The Chocolate Factory” with some great dj’s and general fun stuff. In conjunction with Vice mag there will be an installation from Melbourne genius design duo Tin & Ed, and the dudes from our favourite beach party Clambake deciding on the tunes.... read more

Groupie is very proud to present the return of Sarah Blasko to our shores. After a huge year in 2009 winning the J Award, Best Female Rolling Stone Award and the Best Female ARIA on the back of the amazing ‘As Day Follows Night’ album, she returned to the Europe (where she wrote it) where she has been met with overwhelming critical acclaim and picked up many adoring fans. With many dates still to come across the UK, she has Australia on the horizon (albeit six months away!) where she’ll... read more

!Look out, this week in the band room at Oh My! a right rowdy rabble of up and coming indie acts are taking over. Some inspired scouting has rounded up Go/No Go, Yae!Tiger, Baby X and Wedding Ring Fingers to rock it out this Friday night. Check the MySpaces below to get an ear for the tunes, but you best head down to Home on Cockle Bay Wharf for the full experience. Go/No... read more

We have three double passes to give away to this Saturdays installment of Gay Bash! This time around the theme is soundtracks, and we all know what that means. Expect sing-a-longs from Beaches, The Bodyguard, Alvin and the Chipmunks and more. Just kidding! The only way you will know what’s in store is to head down and find out for yourself. Comment below your favourite movie soundtrack (pictures win extra points!) for a chance to win free entry for you and a friend.

Lucinda x

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Thursday nights have been dead for a while in this town. The days of Recession are a long distant memory of fun times in 2008/2009. We have been waiting, and waiting, for SOMEONE to please start something so that we can once again be sociable on a Thursday night. Well tonight sees the launch of Toy Toy at Kings Cross night spot Lady Lux. Who knows what it will be like, but there is only one way to find out! Crawl out of your mid week hole and go and do something fun for a change. See you there!

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!The Ben Sherman Big British Sound is back again in 2010, proudly presented by Groupie Magazine and bringing along with it yet another fine lineup of Australia’s most accomplished young live acts. To rival last year’s frightfully clever bunch that included Tame Impala, Art Vs Science and Little Red, this time around we have another impressive lineup that differs slightly between Melbourne and Sydney: Melbourne will receive Bertie Blackman, Whitley, Pikelet, Big Scary + DJs... read more