“The reputation of the band – its iconic status, so to speak – was built up over constant touring, just this relentless approach to getting out there and playing for years and years and years. It was very much about being in a pub and having thousands of people jammed into a room, with this big, incredible sound. There was […]

Over the course of his career so far, Paul Dempsey has penned a multitude of songs (both as front man for Something for Kate and a solo artist) that have become part of the Australian musical landscape: ‘Captain’,‘Déjà Vu’, ‘Monsters ,‘Survival Expert’ and ‘Out The Airlock’ have become a part of people’s lives. As anyone who saw SFK’s recent set […]

So, this is my first Homebake, and in its inception since 1996 I stand here and I’m somewhat disappointed in myself that I’ve taken so long to come out and support this event which over its years has featuring some of Australia’s best acts. This year though is slightly different in the first International edition featuring US legends Blondie. So […]

  Photos: You can check out more photos of the live action right here….. http://lensofrock.photomerchant.net/galleries/queenscliff-music-festival For 16 years now, the tranquil 1850’s seaside settlement of Queenscliff in Victoria, Australia has been home to one of our premiere music festivals, the Queenscliff Music Festival.  Consistently assembling an amazing array of some of Australia’s biggest acts as well as the finest up and coming […]

HOMEBAKE Music, Film & Arts Festival 2012 – The Global Edition … But wait, there’s more! For Release – Thursday, 11 October, 2012:  Not that long ago, we heralded our big announcement of Homebake Music, Film & Arts Festival 2012 with a ‘Global Edition’ theme devoted to a mega array of fine talent celebrating the predicted December doomsday (of course, […]

It’s just over a month until THE LIVING END kick off their massive 39 DATE RETROSPECTIVE TOUR and the band are now ready to reveal the huge list of special guest bands and DJs who be joining them on the road. In all, 18 BANDS & 7 SPECIAL GUEST DJs ranging from Australian Rock Royalty, iconic 90s punk legends and the next crop of Australian music […]

Telstra Road to Discovery Semi-Final at QMF 2012 For 16 years the Queenscliff Music Festival has built a reputation for showcasing emerging acts alongside those already enjoying success. A large percentage of these acts have then gone on to forge stellar musical careers of their own. Queenscliff Music Festival prides itself on being part of that nurturing process. QMF is […]

Queenscliff Music Festival hits Olympic heights with their second lineup announcement for 2012. Not since the lighting of the Olympic flame in London has there been so much anticipation for a single three-day event, running November 23rd, 24th and 25th! Requiring more clandestine negotiations than a Flag Bearer reveal at the Opening Ceremony, it’s time to unveil those garish uniforms and step out on […]

“It’s the end of the world and we know it, and I feel fine” – REM A famous line from a (in)famous song and yet if only the Mayans could have chosen it as a theme for their much hyped Doomsday prophecies.  And so Ladies and Gentlemen, like the Mayans, we here at HOMEBAKE HQ have been planning and preparing for quite some […]

The 16th Queenscliff Music Festival 23-24-25 November 2012 Featuring: You Am I, Something For Kate, Baby Animals, Ian Moss, The Cat Empire, Diesel, King Cannons, Gurrumul, Missy Higgins, Shannon Noll, Kingswood, Electric Empire, TZU, Owl Eyes and many, many more… Queenscliff Music Festival invites you to fluff up the shagpile, wax up the board and hoon up the highway for its […]

After taking a hiatus while frontman Paul Dempsey released his highly successful and acclaimed solo album, Something for Kate return with album number six and what is truly an adventurous, eclectic and inspired set of songs which demonstrate once again why they are one of Australia’s most respected and enduring acts. Having spent the past few months recording the new […]

Fans of Something For Kate rejoice!  Having spent the past months writing and rehearsing new material, Something For Kate head to Dallas, Texas to begin the recording process of their sixth studio album, to be released on Capitol/EMI Music Australia in late 2012. Paul Dempsey with band mates Stephanie Ashworth and Clint Hyndman will team up with producer/engineer/mixer John Congleton […]