Boys Of Summer picks up new sponser

Official Press Release:

With

a long history of involvement in some of the greatest music festivals

in the world, definitive youth culture label VANS slip on (no pun

intended) and support the third annual BOYS OF SUMMER tour.

Hype has been at fever pitch since the first announcement of the killer lineup of Silverstein, The Amity Affliction, Set Your Goals, Deez Nuts and Capeside.  With all signs pointing to tickets flying out the door when they go on sale on Thursday October 18.

They say boys do most of their growing in their first three years… and with the VANS BOYS OF SUMMER they are not wrong.  After doubling in size in it’s second time around, the third annual VANS BOYS OF SUMMER tour boasts it’s best lineup yet with Silverstein, The Amity Affliction, Set Your Goals, Deez Nuts and Capeside joining forces to serve up the perfect blend of local and international punk and hardcore talent.  The VANS BOYS OF SUMMER 2008 is the perfect festival alternative for fans of hard-edged and underground music.         

With two sold-out headline tours already under their belt, Silverstein need no introduction to Australian audiences. It's

been a long but thrilling ride for this quintet who came together in

Ontario, Canada at the turn of the millennium. After putting out two

EPs independently, the band signed to Victory Records and released

their debut album ‘When Broken Is Easily Fixed’ and followed that up

with ‘Discovering The Waterfront’ which sold over half a million

records worldwide. The band increased that momentum by performing on a

slew of major festival tours including the US Vans Warped Tour, Taste

Of Chaos, Give It A Name and Download festivals before taking three

months off to write their most personal record to date ‘Arrivals and

Departures’.

Front

man Shane Told admits "I ended a seven-year relationship right before I

started on this record… That's something you can't ignore when you're

writing lyrics… I wanted to convey a message of hope through the

record, in that no matter what happens, you can still get through the

tough times, get better and be happy.” That sense of transition also

impacted the recording of ‘Arrivals and Departures’ with the band

deciding to use legendary producer Mark Trombino (Jimmy Eat World,

Blink 182).  And now that the new album has "arrived" Silversteinare eager to "depart" on more globe-hopping tours to play the new tunes

world.

With the release of their ‘High Hopes’ EP in March this year The Amity Afflictionhas quickly become one of the most talked about bands in the Australian

hardcore scene. Developing a reputation for a killer live show after

playing alongside Underoath and He is Legend and completing 7 national

tours in the last 12 months. "Next time you’re at an Amity show, if you’re not having a good time check your pulse – because you might be fucking dead!" – Rave Magazine

Described by Alternative Press as “New Found Glory after 8 cans of Red Bull” San Francisco punk rockers Set Your Goals join the VANS BOYS OF SUMMER and make their way to Australia for the very first time.  Featuring unique dueling vocals and coming off the back of US tours with Senses Fail, New Found Glory and Paramore, Set Your Goals are keen to show Australia what the hype is all about.

From

the ashes of Australian metalcore legends I Killed The Prom Queen,

former beat keeper come frontman JJ Peters has risen like a phoenix to

create Deez Nuts.  Sporting

his debut EP ‘Rep Your Hood’ and boasting a reputation for

hardcore-driven party anthems laced with the tongue-in-cheek rap ethic

of just not giving a f#@k, Deez Nuts will definitely bring the party.

After playing their very first shows with Gym Class Heroes and Hellogoodbye no one can get a show started like Capeside.  With

an all-star lineup including current and former members of Horsell

Common, Magentaline and The Getaway Plan, and providing undeniably

catchy pop tunes and fun-loving attitude Capeside are an unbeatable force of fun and feeling.

The VANS BOYS OF SUMMER tour is set to sell-out venues in Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide in January 2008.

SATURDAY 5 JANUARY @ CAPITOL, PERTH (18+) *

Tickets available from Moshtix 1300 438 849 www.moshtix.com.au, The Spot (08) 9266 1797, Jumbo Entertainment (08) 9319 9033, Galaxy Entertainment (08) 9474 2440, Mills

Records (08) 9335 1945, Planet Video (08) 9328 7464, Groove Music (08)

9295 0223, Rokeby Records (08) 9381 5126 & Capitol www.amplifiercapitol.com.au

SUNDAY 6 JANUARY @ FLY BY NIGHT, FREMANTLE (Under 18’s) *

TUESDAY 8 JANUARY *NEW DATE* @  THE ARENA, BRISBANE (18+)

Tickets available from Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au, Oztix 1300 762 545 www.oztix.com.au, Skinny’s Music (07) 3229 2389  www.skinnysmusic.com.au, Rocking Horse (07) 3229 5360, Moshpit Music (07) 5479 2777, Kill The Music (07) 3012 7751, Arena Online www.arenaonline.com.au & KillYourStereo www.killyourstereo.com

WEDNESDAY 9 JANUARY *NEW SHOW* @ PRINCESS THEATRE, BRISBANE (All Ages) 

Tickets available from Oztix 1300 762 545 www.oztix.com.au, Skinny’s Music (07) 3229 2389  www.skinnysmusic.com.au, Rocking Horse (07) 3229 5360, Moshpit Music (07) 5479 2777, Kill The Music (07) 3012 7751 & KillYourStereo www.killyourstereo.com

THURSDAY 10 JANUARY @ UNSW ROUNDHOUSE, SYDNEY (Lic/All Ages)

Tickets available from Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au, Utopia Records (02) 9571 6662 & KillYourStereo www.killyourstereo.com

FRIDAY 11 JANUARY  @ BILLBOARD THE VENUE, MELBOURNE (18+)

Tickets available from Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au, Moshtix 1300 762 545 www.moshtix.com.au and moshtix outlets, Missing Link (03) 9670 8208, Fist2Face (03) 9870 0439 or www.fist2face.com.au, Billboard The Venue www.billboardthevenue.com.au & KillYourStereo www.killyourstereo.com       

SATURDAY 12 JANUARY @ BILLBOARD THE VENUE, MELBOURNE (Under 18’s)

Tickets available from Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au, Moshtix 1300 762 545 www.moshtix.com.au and moshtix outlets, Missing Link (03) 9670 8208, Fist2Face (03) 9870 0439 or www.fist2face.com.au, Billboard The Venue www.billboardthevenue.com.au & KillYourStereo www.killyourstereo.com       

SUNDAY 13 JANUARY @  THE GOV, ADELAIDE (Lic/All Ages)

Tickets available from Venuetix www.venuetix.com.au (08) 8225 8888 and Venuetix outlets, Moshtix 1300 762 545 www.moshtix.com.au and moshtix outlets, The Gov (08) 8340 0744 & KillYourStereo www.killyourstereo.com.au    

* The Amity Affliction, Deez Nuts and Capeside not appearing