Cartel announce Australian tour

14 June 2012 | 12:01 pm | Staff Writer
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Pop-punk trailblazers Cartel have been revered and praised for their refreshing take on the genre. In a storied career spanning 2 EPs and 3 full-length albums including the now classic ‘Chroma’, Cartel has firmly cemented themselves atop of the rock world. It hasn’t all been smooth sailing for the Atlanta based quartet following the departure from their label and a subsequent lineup change. Rejuvenated and inspired as an independent act, Cartel released their latest EP ‘In Stereo’ which “ Showcases a new fire ignited under the band” Alternative Press 4/ 5, with AbsolutePunk declaring “This EP will be blasting in stereos for months to come”. Prior to their return to Australia this September, Cartel will be bunkered down in the studio working on their fourth full length, giving Australian fans the first opportunity to hear new material, as well as all the classics. As front-man Will Pugh enthuses, “We are more than ecstatic to be heading back to Australia". Joining the bill will b...

Pop-punk trailblazers Cartel have been revered and praised for their refreshing take on the genre. In a storied career spanning 2 EPs and 3 full-length albums including the now classic ‘Chroma’, Cartel has firmly cemented themselves atop of the rock world.

It hasn’t all been smooth sailing for the Atlanta based quartet following the departure from their label and a subsequent lineup change. Rejuvenated and inspired as an independent act, Cartel released their latest EP ‘In Stereo’ which “ Showcases a new fire ignited under the band” Alternative Press 4/ 5, with AbsolutePunk declaring “This EP will be blasting in stereos for months to come”.

Prior to their return to Australia this September, Cartel will be bunkered down in the studio working on their fourth full length, giving Australian fans the first opportunity to hear new material, as well as all the classics. As front-man Will Pugh enthuses, “We are more than ecstatic to be heading back to Australia".

Joining the bill will be Melbourne upstarts We Rob Banks who will be hitting the road in support of their debut EP ‘The House Of Gonzo’.

Tickets are on sale Friday June 22 at 9.00am.

Wednesday September 5 - Crowbar, Brisbane - 18
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au

Thursday September 6 - Beergarden, Surfers Paradise - 18
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au and www.ticketmaster.com.au

Friday September 7 - The Wall, Sydney - 18
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au and www.gobookem.com

Saturday September 8 - Entrance Leagues Club, Bateau Bay - 18
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au

Sunday September 9 - Cambridge Hotel, Newcastle - 18
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au

Wednesday September 12 - Manly Fisho's, Sydney - 18
Tickets available from www.oztix.com.au

Thursday September 13 - The Evelyn Hotel, Melbourne - 18
Tickets available from www.moshtix.com.au

Friday September 14 - Blackmarket, Adelaide - 18
Tickets available at the door

Saturday September 15 - Ferntree Gully Hotel, Melbourne - 18

Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au and www.oztix.com.au