The
Cat Empire recently delivered a unique 'virtual' launch of their new album CINEMA
making them the first (known) Australian band to broadcast an Australian concert
live to fans all over the world, with a one second delay.
After years of
dreaming about the possibility of presenting a Global Gig, the band discovered
technology, provided by local Melbourne company Rivus which would enable them
to play to their global fanbase at any time. The technology was developed by a
group of young entrepreneurial uni students who were friends of Felix from The
Empire. The Rivus technology is commonly used to stream sporting events, but its
application to music is just about to take off. The development of a broadcasting
box enables the band to broadcast shows from anywhere in the world, with surprisingly
little complexity.
The advent of this technology, and its accessibility
opens up new possibilities for emerging bands who face limitations in touring
the globe, but want to reach a global audience. It also enables bands to monetise
virtual gigs through the selling of tickets to online shows.
"This
is something we were talking about years ago, and at the time it was just a dream
idea" said Felix from The Empire. "We were saying 'wouldn't it be wild
if we could play live with people watching over the internet from all over the
world?' And now the technology actually exists to do that."
This technology
presented the perfect opportunity for The Cat Empire to simultaneously release
their new album worldwide to fans in all corners of the world. They have amassed
a huge following throughout Europe, UK, Canada, USA and parts of Asia as a result
of years of extensive touring. Thousands of these fans will be in attendance when
the band takes to the stage at a secret Melbourne location on Sunday night.
People
from a staggering 56 countries registered for the event from as far as Brazil,
Peru, Canada, United Kingdom, all parts of Europe, United Emirates, Istanbul,
United States and of course Australian fans who remain fierce supporters of the
band's music. The band is planning future events utilising this technology where
fans in Australia will be able to attend shows in other cities; from Montreal
to Mozambique and everywhere in between.
To see The Cat Empire in the flesh,
catch them on their ONLY headline tour for 2010. Purchase your ticket now from
venue's listed below;
Don't miss The Cat Empire live with Clairy Baby Browne
and the Bangin' Rackettes and Mama Kin:
AUGUST DATES:
Saturday
August 14th - DARWIN FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT
Venue : The Amphitheatre - http://www.darwinfestival.org.au/the-cat-empire.html
Tix
on sale now : 08 8980 3333
Sunday August 8th - MELBOURNE, THE PRINCE OF
WALES
Strictly under 18's only - 2.00pm-4.30pm
Tiks on sale NOW: http://www.princebandroom.com.au/gigs/info/the-cat-empire
Thursday
19th - MELBOURNE, PALACE THEATRE
TIKS: www.ticketmaster.com.au, PH: 136 100
- Over 18's only
Friday 20th - MELBOURNE, PALACE THEATRE
TIKS: www.ticketmaster.com.au,
PH: 136 100 - Over 18's only
Saturday 21st - PERISHER (Jindabyne), THE STATION
TIKS:
www.moshtix.com.au, The Station (Jindabyne), Perisher Guest Services, Perisher
Tickets (Jindabyne) - Over 18's only
Sunday 22nd - CANBERRA, ANU UNI BAR
TIKS:
www.ticketek.com.au, PH: 132 849 - Over 18's only
Wednesday 25th - THE TIVOLI
- NEW SHOW
Tiks www.ticketek.com.au Phone: 132849
Thursday 26th - BYRON
BAY, BEACH HOTEL
TIKS: www.oztix.com and all OzTix outlets, or at the venue
- over 18's only
Friday 27th - COOLANGATTA HOTEL
TIKS: www.thecoolyhotel.com.au,
www.oztix.com.au and all OzTix Outlets, Sunflower Music, Disasterpiece, Rockinghorse,
Butterbeats, Gooble Warming, Kill The Music, UQ Union Bookstore - Over 18's only
Saturday
28th - THE TIVOLI - PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE
With Guests Mama Kin & Clairy
Baby Brown & the Bangin' Rackettes
Tiks www.ticketmaster.com.au Phone:
136100
Sunday 29th - SYDNEY, HORDEN PAVILLION
TIKS: www.ticketek.com.au,
PH: 132 849 - Licensed all ages event
SEPTEMBER DATES:
Wednesday
1st - ADELAIDE, THE THEBARTON
TIKS: www.venuetix.com.au, venuetix outlets,
PH (08) 8225 8888 - All Ages event
Thursday 2nd - PERTH, Mt LAWLEY, ASTOR
THEATRE
www.heatseeker.com.au, Planet, Mills, Star Perth - Over 18's or 15-17
if accompanied by parent or legal guardian
Friday 3rd - PERTH, Mt LAWLEY,
ASTOR THEATRE - JUST ADDED
www.heatseeker.com.au, Planet, Mills, Star Perth
- Over 18's or 15-17 if accompanied by parent or legal guardian
Friday 10th
- CAIRNS, REGGAETOWN FESTIVAL
TIKS: www.reggaetown.com.au, www.brotherscairns.com.au,
www.ticketlink.com.au, OR in person @ Shiva Moonn, Tasty records, Brothers Cairns,
Ticketlink at civic theatre, Kuranda video shop OR PH 1300 855 835 & Brothers
Cairns 0740 531 053 - All Ages Event
Sunday 12th - Tony Ireland Stadium,
Townsville, QLD - Licensed / All Ages
UNION OF SOUL CONCERT - The John Butler
Trio with The Cat Empire, Blue King Brown and Mama Kin.
Tickets available from
Ticketshop, Riverway Arts Centre, Townsville Civic Theatre Tel: 07 47 279777 or
1800 644749 or http://riverway.townsville.qld.gov.au/index
Broome and other
show announcements to follow...
The Cat Empire's new album 'Cinema' is
available now.