Combine the musical pedigrees of Nick Cave, Warren Ellis, Martyn Casey and Jim Sclavunos and whaddya get? Grinderman.
This supergroup is releasing a new album aptly named Grinderman2.
A new album and starting off on tour on the 19th of January, Grinderman are seeking aspiring photographers to capture performances throughout the tour.
Sound interesting? Well you need to submit a link to your digital portfolio (via email – see below) to be eligible. The band will then select a winner for show of the tour and that photographer will be given special access to shoot their local show as a house photographer.
Photos of the tour will then be posted on the band’s official website and facebook page.
Contest instructions:
*Submit link to an online portfolio of your work to: grindermanphotocontest@gmail.com
*Enter the date of the specific show you wish to be considered for in your subject line. Eg. “17/1/11 Melbourne”
*Provide your full name and mobile number in the body of the e-mail
*Send your e-mail no later than 48 hours before the show.
*Any other questions can be sent to: grindermanphotocontest@gmail.com
Monday 17th January 2011 *** SOLD OUT
PALACE THEATRE, Melbourne
Tuesday 18th January 2011
PALACE THEATRE, Melbourne
Tickets from here *
Monday 24th January 2011
TIVOLI THEATRE, Brisbane
Tickets on sale Wed 22 December from here
Friday 28th January 2011
ENMORE THEATRE, Sydney
Tickets from here
Other dates already announced as follows –
Wednesday 19th January – MONA FOMA, Hobart
Friday 21st January – Big Day Out, Auckland
Sunday 23rd January – Big Day Out, Gold Coast – SOLD OUT
Wednesday 26th January – Big Day Out, Sydney – SOLD OUT
Thursday 27th January – Big Day Out, Sydney
Sunday 30th January – Big Day Out, Melbourne – SOLD OUT
Friday 4th February – Big Day Out, Adelaide
Sunday 6th February – Big Day Out, Perth