Basement announce Australian tour

11 April 2012 | 3:15 pm | Staff Writer
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Basement are a band making waves around the world. Their take on the punk/emo revival of recent years has led them from their home in Ipswich, England across UK and further afield to the USA. Now it will bring them to their devoted fans in Australia this June/July. Joining them across the country will be Sydney’s Endless Heights. Hailing from the United Kingdom, Basement have developed their own distinct sound, combining elements of 90’s emo, punk rock and hardcore, attaching a British accent and outlook and writing songs about life as they see it. Having slowly developed their name in the UK scene, Basement have shared stages with the genres most prolific bands as well as being featured on festivals Europe wide. Their most recent release “I Wish I Could Stay Here” was released by Run For Cover Records, a label responsible for some of the best melodic releases in recent years. In June/July Basement will treat Australia exhilarating live show.

Basement are a band making waves around the world. Their take on the punk/emo revival of recent years has led them from their home in Ipswich, England across UK and further afield to the USA. Now it will bring them to their devoted fans in Australia this June/July. Joining them across the country will be Sydney’s Endless Heights.

Hailing from the United Kingdom, Basement have developed their own distinct sound, combining elements of 90’s emo, punk rock and hardcore, attaching a British accent and outlook and writing songs about life as they see it. Having slowly developed their name in the UK scene, Basement have shared stages with the genres most prolific bands as well as being featured on festivals Europe wide. Their most recent release “I Wish I Could Stay Here” was released by Run For Cover Records, a label responsible for some of the best melodic releases in recent years. In June/July Basement will treat Australia exhilarating live show.

Endless Heights are a rising star in Australian music. After the release of their second EP “Dream Strong” the band has toured the east coast playing spots on Break The Ice, Loudfest and Shorefest as well as countless others. Their blend of melody and intensity has captured the attention of many, but the band is just getting started, this tour will represent the first time that the band has travelled to Adelaide and Perth. Endless Heights will take to the road in June/July to keep spreading their message and keep audiences dreaming strong.

Tour dates are as follows:

Wednesday June 27 - Youth Activities Centre, Byron Bay - AA
Tickets available at the door

Thursday June 28 - X Y Bar, Brisbane - 18
Tickets available at the door

Friday June 29 - The Loft, Brisbane - AA
Tickets available from Kill The Music, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets

Saturday June 30 - Bald Faced Stag, Sydney - 18
Tickets available from www.gobookem.comwww.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets

Sunday July 1 - Bald Faced Stag, Sydney - AA
Tickets available from www.gobookem.com, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets

Monday July 2 - Yours And Owls, Wollongong - 18
Tickets available at the door

Wednesday July 4 - Enigma Bar, Adelaide - Lic/AA
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au

Thursday July 5 - Oh Snap! Nightclub, Perth - 18
Tickets available at the door

Friday July 6 - YMCA HQ, Perth - AA
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au and Moshtix outlets

Saturday July 7 - Northcote Social Club, Melbourne - 18
Tickets available from www.northcotesocialclub.com or on 1300 724 867

Sunday July 8 - Phoenix Youth Centre, Melbourne - AA
Tickets available from Fist2Face, www.oztix.com.au and Oztix outlets