LEE KERNAGHAN ANNOUNCES A SELECT RUN OF 2016 TOUR DATES FOR HIS ACCLAIMED THE SONGS & THE STORIES IN CONCERT TOUR

After an amazing tour in 2015 with a string of sold-out shows, iconic Australian artist Lee Kernaghan is back with a select run of dates for his The Songs & The Stories In Concert, due to popular demand. The shows, which will see him travel throughout New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia in April and May, will showcase music from Spirit of the Anzacs. The tour also features special guests The Wolfe Brothers who have just returned from recording a new album in Nashville, and also Golden Guitar winner for Best New Talent at this year’s Australian Country Music Awards, Christie Lamb.

This very special concert series will see Lee perform his most loved songs, plus a special segment featuring the songs from his ARIA #1 hit album Spirit Of The Anzacs album. The audience will be treated to an intimate insight into the background and inspiration behind a selection of the most important songs of his career.

Spirit of the Anzacs is the remarkable album from Lee Kernaghan & Special Guests – released in March last year – which earned acclaim far and wide. The album chalked up four consecutive weeks at #1 on the ARIA Album Chart, exceeded Platinum sales within three weeks of release, and is the longest-running chart-topping release from a local artist last year. Featuring a diverse array of stars across the musical spectrum including Lisa McCune, John Schumann, Sara Storer, Fred Smith and VC recipient Ben Robert Smith, Spirit Of The Anzacs also showcases superstars Guy Sebastian, Jessica Mauboy, Sheppard, Jon Stevens, Shannon Noll and Megan Washington, who donated their time and talents to the Spirit Of The Anzacs charity song and video. Proceeds from this single go to Legacy Australia and Soldier On.

Lee Kernaghan is one of Australia’s most prolific country music artists. He has earned four ARIA Awards, 36 Golden Guitars, and has achieved 33 No.1 hits on the Australian Country Singles Chart. Lee has sold in excess of two million albums in the Australian market. In 2008, Lee was named Australian Of The Year for his service to rural and regional Australia. Lee’s previous release, Beautiful Noise scooped the pool at the 2014 Country Music Awards of Australia, picking up awards for Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year (Flying With The King), along with Male Artist of the Year and Top Selling Album of the Year.

Spirit Of The Anzacs is Lee’s eleventh studio album. The album earned Lee three Golden Guitars at this year’s Australian Country Music Awards and an ARIA for Special Achievement. “This is some of the most powerful material that I’ve ever had the privilege to record in my career”, says Lee. “The album takes you on a real journey, from the trenches of the Western Front to the bombing of Darwin, Kokoda, Long Tan, and the dust of Uruzgan Province in Afghanistan. It is a project that goes to the heart of who we are as a nation.”

Don’t miss your chance to experience this very special musical event. Tickets are available from www.leekernaghan.com/tour

Lee Kernaghan’s album Spirit of the Anzacs is out now through Universal Music.

THE SONGS & THE STORIES IN CONCERT 2016 TOUR DATES

Thursday 21st April 2016 | 8pm

Rooty Hill RSL, ROOTY HILL NSW

www.rootyhillrsl.com.au | (02) 9677 4916

Friday 22nd April 2016 | 7.30pm

Hornsby RSL, HORNSBY NSW

www.hornsbyrsl.com.au | (02) 9476 2637

Saturday 23rd April 2016 | 8pm

The Cube, CAMPBELLTOWN NSW
www.thecube.net.au | (02) 4625 0000

Sunday 24th April 2016 | 7pm

Castle Hill RSL, CASTLE HILL NSW

www.castlehillrsl.com.au | (02) 8858 4800

Thursday 19th May 2016 | 8.30pm

Hallam Hotel, HALLAM VIC

www.moshtix.com.au | (03) 8786 0200

Friday 20th May 2016 | 8pm

GPAC [Costa Hall], GEELONG VIC

www.gpac.org.au | (03) 5225 1200

Saturday 21st May 2016 | 8pm

Her Majesty’s Theatre, BALLARAT VIC

www.hermaj.com | (03) 5333 5888

Sunday 22nd May 2016 | 8pm

Lighthouse Theatre, WARRNAMBOOL VIC

www.lighthousetheatre.com.au | (03) 5559 4999

Thursday 26th May 2016 | 8pm

Horsham Town Hall, HORSHAM VIC

www.horshamtownhall.com.au | (03) 5382 9555

Friday 27th May 2016 | 8pm

Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, MT GAMBIER SA

www.countryarts.org.au | (08) 8723 8741

Saturday 28th May 2016 | 8pm

Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, HAMILTON VIC

www.hamiltonpac.com.au | (03) 5573 0429

Sunday 29th May 2016 | 8pm

Frankston Arts Centre, FRANKSON VIC

www.thefac.com.au | (03) 9784 1060

10 YEARS DIYNAMIC – BERLIN

This year, on the occasion of their ten-year label anniversary, Diynamic will host multiple label parties in different major European cities. What’s exceptional: Two to three clubs will simultaneously play host to all of the label’s artists on each particular night. Therefore, the vast majority of the artists such as Solomun, Adriatique, H.O.S.H., Kollektiv Turmstrasse or Stimming, will play at each of the participating clubs. And for the grand finale, the whole Diynamic Family will come together at one big after hour party.

DIY: A simple idea, rooted in the wish to change the predominant principles and to do something in one’s own way.

Since 10 years now Diynamic – the artist collective surrounding label father Solomun – acts true to this calling. Since 2006 it’s all about releasing, partying, thinking ahead and doing it yourself. Born in the heart of Hamburg’s St. Pauli neighbourhood, now home in virtually every corner of the world.

Actually the beginnings of the DIY-era lie in 2003, when the first own party series of the clique around Solomun commenced in Hamburg. 2006 saw the founding of the music label Diynamic, followed by the opening of infamous EGO club in Hamburg’s red light district St. Pauli in 2009. This was soon succeeded by own Festivals on multiple continents, worldwide Diynamic Showcases and several successful residencies on Ibiza.

So how do you commemorate such a special anniversary? With a substantial birthday party, obviously! Reminiscing of all the wonderful club nights spent in the most exciting metropolises of this world, from intimate little joints to the most renowned venues of night life, makes us wish we wouldn’t have to decide where to celebrate. But who claimed that a party would have to be held at one single club only?

Starting with Berlin on April 9th and gloriously finishing in Hamburg on November 26th, the year 2016 will see many European metropolises taken over by Diynamic and its artists for an extended night each. The artists will take turns at all of the two or three participating clubs of each particular city and afterwards come together at an all day after hour party the following day.

The play times haven’t been decided yet, but what’s certain is that Solomun, H.O.S.H., Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Adriatique and other artists will play three times that weekend: once on Saturday night at Watergate, then another time Saturday night at Ritter Butzke, and then a third time at the after hour at Watergate on Sunday.

Whether you choose to follow your favourite artist around town or stay at your preferred venue or maybe even first join in at the after hour on Sunday, is completely up to you.

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10 YEARS DIYNAMIC – BERLIN

Saturday, 9. April, 00:00 – open end
Line Up: Solomun, H.O.S.H., Adriatique, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Stimming, DJ Phono, Thyladomid, Karmon, NTFO, Ost & Kjex, Magdalena, Johannes Brecht, Undercatt, Lehar

Ritter Butzke, Ritterstr. 26, Berlin
Watergate Club, Falckensteinstr. 49, Berlin

Afterhour

Sunday, 10. April, 10:00 – 23:59
Line Up: Diynamic Family back2back
Watergate Club, Falckensteinstr. 49

City Recital Hall – CHOPIN BY CANDLELIGHT: PIERS LANE, PIANO

WEDNESDAY 25 MAY, 7:30PM

In his most extensive Australian tour, Piers Lane presents a spell-binding evening of popular works by one of the best loved composers of the Romantic era, in the magical atmosphere of a stage bathed in candlelight.

One of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed pianists, Piers Lane has performed in all the world’s great concert halls and has attracted remarkable reviews for his brilliant and sensitive performances.

Audiences will be transported to a world of enchantment in this very special recital, which is proudly presented by Andrew McKinnon.

Man charged following alleged stabbing – Mayfield East

A man has been charged following an alleged domestic-related stabbing at Mayfield East yesterday.

Just before 12.30pm (Sunday 28 February 2016), officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command were called to a house on Margaret Street following reports that a man had been stabbed.

A 34-year-old man was found with a puncture wound to his chest.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics and taken to John Hunter Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

A 59-year-old man was arrested at the scene and taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with malicious wounding.

He was refused bail to appear before Newcastle Local Court today (Monday 29 February 2016).

Drink-driving P-plater charged following high-speed police pursuit – Goulburn

A 20-year-old man has had his car seized, his licence suspended and will face court on numerous charges after leading police on a pursuit while under the influence of alcohol.

Around 3am today (Sunday 28 February 2016), police observed a red Holden Commodore ute travelling at high speeds on Crookwell Road, Goulburn.

The speed of the car was checked and found to be travelling at 203km/h in a 100km/h zone.

Officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop the vehicle; when the driver failed to do so, a pursuit was initiated.

The vehicle made a high-speed right turn into Chinamans Lane, and when police followed a short time later they found the vehicle had crashed into a dirt embankment. The driver had fled the vehicle on foot but was arrested by officers after they found him hiding in a nearby paddock a short time later.

The man, a P2 Licence holder, was arrested and taken to Goulburn Police Station where a breath analysis revealed he had a blood-alcohol reading of 0.124; the legal limit for P-platers is zero.

The 20-year-old was subsequently charged with:

– Police pursuit (Skye’s Law);

– Mid-range drink-driving; and,

– Exceed speed limit by more than 45km/h.

His car was confiscated for a period of three months, and his license was suspended with immediate effect.

Conditionally bailed, he is due before Goulburn Local Court on 22 March 2016.

Police investigate fatal crash – Belmont

A report will be prepared for the Coroner after the death of a man in a crash north of Sydney.

About 9.40am today (Sunday 28 February 2016), a Toyota Avalon travelling north on the Pacific Highway, Belmont, attempted to turn right into an access road.

As the vehicle turned right, it collided with a southbound motorcycle, causing the rider to be thrown to the road.

Police and Ambulance Paramedics attended and the 36-year-old male rider of the motorcycle was taken to John Hunter Hospital where he died a short time later.

The 86-year-old man driving the Avalon was taken to Belmont Hospital for a mandatory blood and urine sample.

Police from Lake Macquarie Local Area Command are conducting inquiries into the crash.

Man killed after being thrown from motorbike – Holbrook

A man has died and a woman is in hospital after a motorbike crash in NSW’s Riverina.

The 65-year-old man suffered serious injuries after he was thrown from his motorbike on the Hume Highway, about 20 kilometres from Holbrook, on Friday afternoon, police said.

He was airlifted to Canberra Hospital but died en route.

His passenger, a 56-year-old woman, suffered multiple fractures and was also flown to hospital.

Critical incident team to investigate crash – Windale, Lake Macquarie

A critical incident investigation has been launched following a crash at Windale, near Lake Macquarie overnight.

About 12am (Sunday 28 February 2016), police from Lake Macquarie Traffic and Highway Patrol Command attempted to stop a blue Holden Commodore in Gateshead.

The Holden failed to stop and a short time later crashed into a power pole on Willandra Crescent, Windale and caught fire.

A male passenger was released from the car before the fire was extinguished.

The driver was trapped in the Holden for sometime before being released.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.

A critical incident team from Newcastle City Local Area Command will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the incident and will be overseen by the Professional Standards Command.

No further details are available at this time; however, police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who can assist should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Woman charged following pursuit – Kurri Kurri

A woman has been charged after a police pursuit in the Hunter Valley during which a police vehicle was allegedly rammed.

About 4.40pm yesterday (Friday 26 February 2016), police were patrolling Leggetts Drive, Pelaw Main, when they detected a Hyundai Elantra with expired registration travelling north.

Police turned around and tried to pull the vehicle over, but it continued driving and a pursuit was initiated.

The pursuit continued through Kurri Kurri, before the vehicle turned into a bush track off Embelton Road. The vehicle came to a stop due to the road being blocked by logs.

Police attempted to open the driver’s door, at which time the driver allegedly reversed the vehicle into the front of the highway patrol car.

The 24-year-old female driver was then removed from the vehicle and arrested. When she was searched police allegedly located a small amount of cannabis in her pocket.

Inquiries also revealed she is disqualified from driving until 2017.

The woman was taken to Kurri Kurri Hospital where blood and urine sample were obtained.

She was then taken to Maitland Police Station where she was charged with drive while disqualified, drive unregistered/uninsured vehicle, drive under the influence of alcohol/drug, possess prohibited drug, drive at a speed/manner dangerous, take and drive conveyance without consent of owner, exceed speed by over 45km/h and destroy or damage property.

She was granted conditional bail to appear at Maitland Local Court on 24 March 2016.

Police uncover 70g of 'ice', 200g of marijuana and gun in car after crash – Tarcutta

A man has been charged after police discovered drugs and a gun in his car after it crashed on the Hume Highway in Tarcutta.

About 8pm on Wednesday, a Toyota Camry sedan was being driven south on the Hume Highway by a 21-year-old man.

The vehicle collided with a guardrail at an intersection about 10km south of Tarcutta. A search of the car revealed 70 grams of the drug “ice”, about 200 grams of cannabis and a shortened .22 rifle.