Beloved Aussie rockers Grinspoon have today announced their Easy Detention national tour, celebrating iconic albums Easy (1999) and New Detention (2002), with first ever vinyl pressings of both records set for release on Friday 8th September and available to pre-order now. The tour will make its way around the country later this year in October and November, supported by Private Function and Cupid & The Stupids.
For the first time ever, Grinspoon will be offering a VIP soundcheck meet & greet package, but here’s where the real magic happens: one lucky fan at each show will have the opportunity to join forces with the band, jumping up to perform a Grinners song with Phil, Pat, Joe and Kristian at soundcheck. For more information on this thrilling VIP experience, head to www.grinspoon.com.au.
In 1997, the youthful Grinspoon uploaded the track Sickfest to triple j Unearthed, not knowing the life-changing success that was to come. With Sickfest, Grinspoon won Unearthed’s national band comp in its first year - and for the next two months the track was the station’s most requested song. What followed was an illustrious career, with seven albums, Top Ten ARIA chart spots, ARIA Awards, 13 ARIA nominations, more than 1,350 gigs, tens of thousands of frequent flyer miles, seven appearances at the Big Day Out as well as slots at Homebake, Falls Festival, Splendour in the Grass, an NRL Grand Final and a Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony in Melbourne. Despite these massive achievements, Grinspoon don’t have plans to wrap things up any time soon.
And the secret to the band’s longevity, according to Jamieson? “Absence makes the heart grow fonder and familiarity breeds contempt, so I think one of the smartest things we did in 2013 was go away,” he laughs.
Early-bird tickets on sale 10am Thursday 1st June
General public tickets on sale 9am Friday 2nd June
Sun 29th Oct - Gold Coast, Miami Marketta Laneway - tickets from Oztix
Fri 3rd Nov - Hobart, Hobart City Hall - tickets from Oztix
Mon 6th Nov - Melbourne, The Forum - tickets from Ticketek
Fri 10th Nov - Brisbane, Fortitude Music Hall - tickets from Ticketmaster
Sat 11th Nov - Adelaide, Hindley Street Music Hall - tickets from Moshtix
Fri 17th Nov - Sydney, Enmore Theatre - tickets from Ticketek
Sat 18th Nov - Newcastle, Nex - tickets from Oztix
Fri 24th Nov - Perth, Astor Theatre - tickets from Ticketek
For the first time ever, Grinspoon will be offering a VIP soundcheck meet & greet package, but here’s where the real magic happens: one lucky fan at each show will have the opportunity to join forces with the band, jumping up to perform a Grinners song with Phil, Pat, Joe and Kristian at soundcheck. For more information on this thrilling VIP experience, head to www.grinspoon.com.au.
In 1997, the youthful Grinspoon uploaded the track Sickfest to triple j Unearthed, not knowing the life-changing success that was to come. With Sickfest, Grinspoon won Unearthed’s national band comp in its first year - and for the next two months the track was the station’s most requested song. What followed was an illustrious career, with seven albums, Top Ten ARIA chart spots, ARIA Awards, 13 ARIA nominations, more than 1,350 gigs, tens of thousands of frequent flyer miles, seven appearances at the Big Day Out as well as slots at Homebake, Falls Festival, Splendour in the Grass, an NRL Grand Final and a Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony in Melbourne. Despite these massive achievements, Grinspoon don’t have plans to wrap things up any time soon.
And the secret to the band’s longevity, according to Jamieson? “Absence makes the heart grow fonder and familiarity breeds contempt, so I think one of the smartest things we did in 2013 was go away,” he laughs.
Early-bird tickets on sale 10am Thursday 1st June
General public tickets on sale 9am Friday 2nd June
Sun 29th Oct - Gold Coast, Miami Marketta Laneway - tickets from Oztix
Fri 3rd Nov - Hobart, Hobart City Hall - tickets from Oztix
Mon 6th Nov - Melbourne, The Forum - tickets from Ticketek
Fri 10th Nov - Brisbane, Fortitude Music Hall - tickets from Ticketmaster
Sat 11th Nov - Adelaide, Hindley Street Music Hall - tickets from Moshtix
Fri 17th Nov - Sydney, Enmore Theatre - tickets from Ticketek
Sat 18th Nov - Newcastle, Nex - tickets from Oztix
Fri 24th Nov - Perth, Astor Theatre - tickets from Ticketek
