The Vines ‘Melodia’ available in America March 24, 2009

These are tight, tuneful songs – loud and fast rock & roll, pure and simple, the kind that propelled the Vines into international acclaim. Melodia is a record by a band who’ve seen a lot since they broke into the public’s consciousness, and it’s a record that reflects those changes without forgetting what won them so many fans in the first place. The songs on Melodia ring as a testament to the band’s talent and focus, and most of all, their dedication to making the kind of rock & roll that sticks to your ribs and stays in your head long past the actual notes have stopped ringing.

Follow the link below to Download “Get Out” and Pre Order your copy of Melodia now

http://worlds-fair.net/news/2009/03/10/the-vines-release-new-album-melodia-on-march-24/

It is with a great deal of regret that The Vines today announced that they have cancelled all of their Australian festival appearances -  Homebake, Pyramid Rock and Big Day Out - and their forthcoming Japanese tour scheduled for  late November .

Craig Nicholls’ mental condition has deteriorated extremely rapidly over the past month to the point where he requires immediate help over an extended period of time.

Craig’s fellow band members Hamish Rosser, Ryan Griffiths and Brad Heald are all extremely saddened by this turn of events and wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the fans, friends and family who have shown faith in the band since their successful return to the live stage in 2006.

'On behalf of The Vines we would like to extend our sincerest apologies to those of you who have bought tickets to see us perform and will not get to do so” said Hamish. “We are all absolutely devastated that we've been forced to cancel all upcoming shows as there's nothing we love more than playing on stage before an enthusiastic audience. We ask for your understanding in this situation”

The band and management wish to extend a massive thanks to all of the promoters who showed such faith in the band by adding them to their bills, and to thank each and every one of them for their sensitivity and understanding of the band’s situation.

Big Day Out Co-Ordinator Sahara Herald Shepherd said

“The entire Big Day Out family is deeply saddened by the news that Craig Nicholls and his band The Vines will not be joining us on our 2009 summer tour. The Vines performances at the 2007 Big Day Out were nothing short of dazzling and they will be greatly missed. That said, we recognise that now is the time for Craig to focus on re-gaining his health. Our thoughts and best wishes are with him and his family at this time. “

The band and Craig’s family would like to ask that sensitivity be shown at a difficult time and ask that this statement be taken as their only comment on this matter.

Thankyou

The Vines 

The Vines have just released a small allocation of tickets for the previously sold out show's in Adelaide & Perth. Be quick though as these shows have been sold out for over a month now. Go to the outlets below to purchase yourself one of the last remaining tickets to The Vines Australian Tour.

Friday 7th November
Adelaide – Governor Hindmarsh (Licensed All Ages)
Presented by dB
Tickets available through the following outlets:
The Gov - Phone bookings:  08 8340 0744
www.venuetix.com.au  or call 08 8225 8888
www.moshtix.com or call 1300 GET TIX (438 849)

Saturday 8th November
Perth - Rosemount Hotel
Presented by X-Press
Tickets available through the following outlets:
www.heatseeker.com.au or outlets: Star Perth, Mills Fremantle, Planet Mt Lawley

We are excited to announce that The Vines will join the already massive lineup of acts in next years Australian Big Day Out Festivals.

Brisbane, 18th Jan
Sydney, 23rd Jan
Melbourne, 26th Jan
Adelaide, 30th Jan
Perth, 1st Feb

For more information head to http://www.bigdayout.com/

Originally renowned for having “sold-out” upon first signing a record deal back in 2001, The Vines have once again proven their worth as top class sellouts, with most of their October-November dates all gone bar the shouting. Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth have all GONE, with only a limited number of tickets remaining for Canberra, Brisbane and their 2nd Sydney show.

Let’s not split hairs ‘though. If you want to see one of Australia’s most exciting rock outfits of all time live on stage in Brisbane, Canberra for God’s sake get yourself a ticket now or miss out.

With their new video for “Get Out” currently Channel V’s Ripe Clip of the Week, and their Triple J live At the Wireless performance having aired this week, The Vines are primed to enjoy themselves (at their own expense) every night of this tour, playing tracks from all four of their albums with gay abandon.

It’s true to say that a guitar may get smashed here and there, and perhaps the odd drum kit will regret having ever been made, but let us not forget that rock and roll was once the music of rebellion, and on a good night - and even a bad one - a Vines show is a brutal reminder of why this scandalous art form was once so feared by parents and squares alike. They recall a time when bands were appalled by their parents’ record collections rather than inspired by them, and to witness it up close is to feel excited about the whole dirty business again.

Friday 24th October
Canberra – ANU Bar
Tickets available through www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849

Saturday 25th October
Melbourne - Hi Fi Bar
Presented by Inpress
SOLD OUT

Thursday 30th October
Byron Bay - Great Northern Hotel
Tickets available through the following outlets:
www.thenorthern.com.au
www.oztix.com.au or call 1300 762 545

Friday 31st October
Brisbane - Tivoli
Presented by Rave
Tickets available through www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849

Saturday 1st November
Sydney – The Metro (Licensed All Ages)
Presented by Brag
SOLD OUT

Sunday 2nd November
Sydney – The Metro (Licensed All Ages)
Presented by Brag
Tickets on sale FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER through the following outlets:
www.metrotheatre.com.au or call 02 9550 3666
www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849

Friday 7th November
Adelaide – Governor Hindmarsh (Licensed All Ages)
Presented by dB
SOLD OUT

Saturday 8th November
Perth - Rosemount Hotel
Presented by X-Press
Tickets available through www.heatseeker.com.au or outlets: Star Perth, Mills
Fremantle, Planet Mt Lawley
SOLD OUT

Hey guys,

Due to a fast sell out and popular demand we have announced a 2nd show in our home town.

Just a reminder that the 2nd Sydney show goes onsale tomorrow (Friday 26th September) at 9am

Show Date: 2nd November 2008 – The Metro Sydney (Licensed All Ages)

Follow the links below to purchase your tickets

www.metrotheatre.com.au or call 02 9550 3666

www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849

We are delighted to report that our Metro show has completely SOLD OUT a full six weeks ahead of time. In light of this, it would be downright rude for us to do anything less than announce that we have added a second night in our home town on Sunday the 2nd of November.

Tickets go on sale from 9.00am on Friday 26th of September and are available through
www.metrotheatre.com.au or call 02 9550 3666 www.ticketek.com.au or call 132 849
 
Saturday 1st November
Sydney – The Metro (Licensed All Ages)
SOLD OUT
 
Sunday 2nd November
Sydney – The Metro (Licensed All Ages)
 
Presented by the Brag, Triple J, Channel [V], Max and FasterLouder.com.au
 
'MELODIA' out now
New single 'GET OUT' at radio September 29

A reminder that a strictly limited number of tickets will be made available tomorrow for Vines Fans to purchase.

This is One Day before the official on-sale date of Friday the 5th of September.

From 9.00am 12.00pm on Thursday 4th of September you will have the opportunity to purchase your tickets ahead of the general public.

No password or special links are required. Limit of 6 tickets per purchase

Available only until limited allocation is sold out. Get in quick!

Click on the links below on Thursday 4th September from 9.00am to purchase pre sale tickets to the Vines national “Melodia” tour

Friday 24th October

ANU Bar - Canberra : www.ticketek.com.au

Saturday 25th October

The HiFi Bar - Melbourne: www.thehifi.com.au

Thursday 30th October

The Great Northern – Byron Bay: www.oztix.com.au

Friday 31st October

The Tivoli - Brisbane: www.ticketek.com.au

Saturday 1st November (Licensed All Ages)

The Metro - Sydney: www.metrotheatre.com.au

Friday 7th November (Licensed All Ages)

The Governor Hindmarsh - Adelaide: www.venuetix.com

Saturday 8th November

The Rosemount Hotel - Perth: www.heatseeker.com.au

If you miss out on pre sale tickets don’t forget to head to the ticket outlets on Friday 5th September when the tour is officially on sale. Go to www.thevines.com tour section for all ticket links.