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27-09-2007
WHO WILL BE THE 2007 CHANNEL V ARTIST OF THE YEAR?
The Channel V Oz Artist of the Year is the ONLY publicly voted award for the ARIA’s. Now in it’s 11th year here is YOUR chance to help SILVERCHAIR take back the throne!
The band have been recipients of this award six times in the past! Its time to return the crown to Daniel, Ben and Chris. Says, Ben Gilles: “The Channel [V] OZ Artist of the Year award has been very kind to us. It’s always meant a lot because it’s usually the only prize at the ARIA's that’s actually decided by fans rather than the music industry”.
Hit Channel V for your chance to register your vote for SILVERCHAIR!!
VOTING OPTIONS
1. To use the online voting tool click here http://channelv.com.au/v/promo/arias/
2. For Australian residents only register your vote via text.
SMS your name and SILVERCHAIR to 1999 85 85 (55c per sms).
Your vote automatically puts you in the draw to win you and a friend the ultimate ARIA’s package (for Australian residents only). The grand prize includes 2 tickets to the ARIA Awards in Sydney!
Show your support for the best Aussie band of 2007, vote now for SILVERCHAIR!!!
26-09-2007
"YOUNG MODERN" TO BE RELEASED ON VINYL
You asked... and now it's going to happen! Due to demand, we can now advise that Young Modern on VINYL is in the works, and will hopefully be ready for a November release.
Stay tuned for further details.
25-09-2007
PALMERSTON NORTH SHOW CANCELLED
Due to technical difficulties, the Silverchair/Powderfinger concert at Palmerston North’s Manawatu Stadium has been cancelled. The promoter apologises for this and offers ticketholders the opportunity to transfer to the Wellington concert or, alternatively, a full refund.
"It’s always disappointing when something like this happens,” says promoter Tracy Magan of Pacific Entertainment. “Unfortunately, there were problems outside of our control and ones we could not have foreseen. We hope fans will take the opportunity to see these two great rock bands in Wellington.”
Shows scheduled for Christchurch, Wellington & Auckland will go ahead as planned.
16th Oct. Christchurch, Westpac Arena. Bookings: Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz
18th Oct. Wellington, TSB Bank Arena. Ticketek www.ticketek.co.nz
20th Oct. Auckland, Vector Arena. Bookings: www.Ticketmaster.co.nz
24-09-2007
"STRAIGHT LINES" JUMPS TO NO.2 ON VH1
"Straight Lines" has jumped from #4 to #2 on the VH1 Countdown over the weekend. If you want to help get it to No.1 please register your vote here.
The song is also growing at radio including on the world famous KROQ in Los Angeles. Request the song on KROQ.
19-09-2007
SILVERCHAIR ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN DATES
Silverchair has announced further North American tour dates. The dates will be in support of the band’s new album Young Modern
which hit the streets in July in the US and Canada on Eleven: a music
company through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group.
The new dates are:
Thursday Nov. 15 - Las Vegas NV - The Joint. Tickets on sale Sept. 29
Wednesday Nov. 21 - Tempe AZ - The Marquee. Tickets on sale Sept. 29
Friday Nov. 23 - Salt Lake City UT - In The Venue. Tickets on sale Sept. 29
Saturday Nov. 24 - Boulder CO - Fox Theatre. Tickets on sale Sept. 29
Monday Nov. 26 - Oklahoma City OK - Diamond Ballroom. Tickets on sale soon
Tuesday Nov. 27 - Austin TX - La Zona Rosa. Tickets on sale soon
Wednesday Nov. 28 - Houston TX - Meridian. Tickets on sale Sept. 28
Thursday Nov. 29 - New Orleans LA - House Of Blues. Tickets on sale Sept. 29
More information will be available from the Tours section as it becomes available.
Selected tickets are available NOW for previously announced shows:
Wednesday Nov. 14 - Anaheim CA - House Of Blues. From www.ticketmaster.com
Friday Nov. 16 - San Diego CA - House Of Blues. From www.ticketmaster.com
Sunday Nov. 18 - San Francisco CA - The Independent. From www.ticketmaster.com
Tuesday Nov. 20 - Los Angeles CA - The Wiltern. From www.ticketmaster.com
19-09-2007
2007 ARIA Awards
We are more than chuffed to announce that Silverchair are contenders for the 2007 ARIA Awards, after the announcement of nominations in Sydney earlier today.
Silverchair received four nominations:
BEST ROCK ALBUM and ALBUM OF THE YEAR for their #1 album “Young Modern”
BEST GROUP and the coveted SINGLE OF THE YEAR for “STRAIGHT LINES”.
The band also received two ARTISAN AWARD nominations for BEST COVER ART for Hackett Films and BEST VIDEO for “STRAIGHT LINES”. The directors behind the clip Paul Goldman & Alice Bell won and were awarded with an ARIA AWARD earlier today!
These new nominations mean the band have now received 43 ARIA Award nominations in their extraordinary career so far!
Congratulations Silverchair!
17-09-2007
RESCHEDULED BALLARAT SHOW PROCEEDS TONIGHT!
Following last night’s postponement of the show at Ballarat Showgrounds due to severe wind conditions, POWDERFINGER and SILVERCHAIR are pleased to announce that the show will definitely go ahead tonight.
The promoters were yesterday forced to postpone the show after winds caused a 15 metre tear to the roof of the tent. The promoters and bands would like to thank their hardworking crew who worked throughout last night to fully repair the tent enabling the full show to proceed tonight. The Department of Meteorology have advised that damaging wind gusts are no longer expected.
As a special thank you to Ballarat, POWDERFINGER and SILVERCHAIR have announced that they will be going ahead with a joint encore tonight. This will only be the 2nd time they’ve performed such an encore in a regional centre on this tour.
All tickets issued will be valid for the rescheduled performance tonight and tickets will still be on sale at the door. Should any tickets holders not be able to join the bands at the show tonight, there are still limited tickets available for the Melbourne shows at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Ticket holders who are unable to join the bands tonight or in Melbourne should arrange for a refund from their point of sale. Refunds will only be available until close of business on Monday, 24 September.
The Across the Great Divide tour moves on to Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena tomorrow and Wednesday nights.
17-09-2007
SILVERCHAIR new single IF YOU KEEP LOSING SLEEP exclusive PRE-ORDER OFFER!
To celebrate the release of SILVERCHAIR’s new single IF YOU KEEP LOSING SLEEP, we’re giving you the the opportunity to pre-order a CD and receive AN EXCLUSIVE AUTOGRAPHED SILVERCHAIR PHOTO plus a BONUS RINGTUNE for only $5.
To pre-order your copy, SMS your NAME and ADDRESS to 1 999 2 111 (within Australia) and we'll post the CD to you. But hurry as this exclusive offer expires soon. $5/MSG. 16+ only. Seek Bill Payers permission. Not available with all phone plans. Offer ends 05.10.07. Terms and conditions www.emi.com.au/terms
You can also pre-order your CD and receive AN EXCLUSIVE AUTOGRAPHED SILVERCHAIR PHOTO for only $5 via credit card payment. PLEASE NOTE YOU CAN ONLY ACCESS THE BONUS RINGTUNE IF YOU ORDER VIA SMS OPTION. HIGHER POSTAGE FEES APPLY FOR INTERNATIONAL ORDERS.
New single IF YOU KEEP LOSING SLEEP instore OCTOBER 6.
16-09-2007
ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE FORCED TO POSTPONE TONIGHT'S BALLARAT SHOW
POWDERFINGER and SILVERCHAIR have been forced to postpone tonight's show at the Ballarat Showgrounds due to high winds earlier today tearing a massive hole in the tent.
Strong winds earlier today caused a 15 metre tear to the roof of the tent which was being erected to house tonight's Across the Great Divide show.
The promoters and local authorities have been on site assessing the damage and have agreed that the tent cannot be safely repaired under the current weather conditions, and in light of the Severe Weather Warning which has been posted by the Department of Meteorology.
When making the decision to postpone the show, the promoter's primary consideration was for the safety of the audience and the performers.
The promoters hope to reschedule the show for tomorrow evening, Monday 17 September, subject to the weather clearing to allow repairs.
All tickets issued will be valid for the rescheduled performance. Ticket holders are urged to go to www.acrossthegreatdivide.com.au for further updates. A further statement will be issued by the promoters by noon tomorrow.
07-09-2007
Discount Ending Soon on Silverchair Lollapalooza Prints!
How would you like to own a piece of Silverchair rock n roll history? You can purchase professional live shots from the band’s blistering live performance at Lollapalooza.
There is a 15% discount for orders placed from now until September 15, 2007. Head to www.frcphotos.com to place your order!
Don't miss this chance to own a (discounted) piece of rock n' roll history. Remember, a picture's worth a thousand chords!