Sydney's top gigs: Christine Anu, Birds of Tokyo, Jamie T, Front End Loader, A Day to Remember
CHRISTINE ANU
Friday, December 16, the Basement, thebasement.com.au
Back by popular demand – and with good reason – veteran Aussie performer Christine Anu returns to The Basement stage to present the extensive songbook of the first lady of soul, Aretha Franklin. Expect to hear all the hits, presented with love and plenty of soul, by Anu. Tickets for the intimate gig are $39.60.
Full of soul: Christine Anu at The Basement.
BIRDS OF TOKYO
Friday, December 16, Enmore Theatre, ticketek.com.au
The Perth band are back with Brace, an album that surely reflects the times, full of darkness, dystopian themes and unrest. It's also some of the finest work they've done. Ian Kenny and co bring the set to the East Coast for the first time for one big theatre show. Tickets available for $61.10.
A DAY TO REMEMBER
Friday, December 16, Hordern Pavilion, ticketek.com.au
The post-hardcore favourites return to these shores for their biggest shows yet, with fellow American noise-makers Issues and Aussie heroes Tonight Alive. While ADTR were here just a year ago, this time it's in the wake of their newly released sixth album Bad Vibrations. Tickets are $91.65.
FRONT END LOADER
Sunday, December 18, Newtown Social Club, eventbrite.com.au
There are plenty of traditions shared by Sydneysiders over the festive season, and one of the best is the band sets. Local legends Front End Loader hit the stage one final time for the year with a special Yuletide set, with War Hawk in support. Put the beer in your Christmas cheer, with tickets on sale for $20.
JAMIE T
Wednesday, December 21, Enmore Theatre, ticketek.com.au
It's that time of year again, when Sydney is flush with Falls Festival sideshows. One of the first out of the gates is Englishman Jamie T, who returns to these shores following his last trek Down Under in support of Blur. He's joined by local upstarts Hockey Dad and Polish Club, with tickets still available for $69.90.
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