http://www.go-betweens.net Latest news for The Go-Betweens Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:25:44 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20100804.html 'Walcott', taken from the EP included with the Foruli edition of Robert Forster's book 'The 10 Rules of Rock and Roll', is released as a download single on Monday 9th August 2010. The song is a cover of a track by Vampire Weekend. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:25:44 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20100718a.html Brisbane songwriter team Danny Widdicombe and Andrew Morris, of The Wilson Pickers, have been announced as the winners of the Grant McLennan Memorial Fellowship for 2010. They have selected Berlin as their destination where they would like to establish a European base to further their performing and recording career. More information at go-betweens.net Sun, 18 Jul 2010 19:05:23 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20100718.html Glenn Thompson and Adele Pickvance play at the Excelsior Hotel in Surry Hills on Friday 23rd July 2010, supporting Halfway. More information at go-betweens.net Tue, 25 May 2010 19:04:47 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20100525.html Robert Forster plays '15 Songs About London' at The Jazz Cafe in London on Tuesday 13th July 2010. More information at go-betweens.net Tue, 25 May 2010 21:20:33 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20100520.html The Go Between Bridge Concert takes place on Friday 25th June 2010, to celebrate the opening of the Go Between Bridge in Brisbane. The concert will feature Robert Forster, Angus and Julia Stone, Josh Pyke, Bob Evans, Yves Klein Blue and John Steel Singers. In honour of the occasion, the artists will be perfoming versions of Go-Betweens songs. Tickets for the show go on sale at 9am on Friday 21st May. More information at go-betweens.net Thu, 20 May 2010 12:22:45 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20100515.html A limited edition hardback edition of Robert Forster's book 'The 10 Rules of Rock And Roll' will be published by Foruli Publications in June 2010. This special edition of the book will be a box set limited to 500 copies and will be signed by Robert. It will include a 10" vinyl EP. More information at go-betweens.net Sat, 15 May 2010 14:12:34 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20100304.html Applications are now open for the 2010 Grant McLennan Memorial Fellowship. The Fellowship was established in 2007 by the former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie in honour of Grant McLennan of The Go-Betweens. The Fellowship consists of an award of $20,000 to a Queensland-based songwriter to allow them to undertake a two month trip to New York, Berlin or London. Applications close on 31st March 2010. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:19:04 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20100304a.html A lengthy interview with Lindy Morrison appears in 'John Broughton's podcast', available from the 'Retrospectives' page on the Podomatic website. More information at www.go-betweens.net Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:16:27 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20091021.html Robert Forster's first book, 'The Ten Rules of Rock and Roll - Collected Music Writings 2005-09' will be published by Black Inc in Australia in early November. Accompnaying the book's release, Robert will be appearing at bookshops in Australia and Europe. See www.go-betweens.net for more details. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:58:55 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20091011.html The soundtrack CD to the film 'Son of A Lion', featuring music composed and performed by Amanda Brown, has been nominated for 'Best Original Soundtrack' at the 2009 ARIA Awards. The awards will be announced on 26th November 2009. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:45:33 GMT http://www.robertforster.net/news/rss20090831.html Robert Forster plays Queensland Art Gallery, Friday 18th September 2009. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:13:14 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20090723a.html Lindy Morrison has a cameo role in new film 'Home of Strangers', which has its premiere on 1st August 2009 at the Schonell Cinema, University of Queensland, Brisbane. Music by The Rainy Season, featuring Liny Morrison and Amanda Brown, is featured in the film. More information on www.go-betweens.net. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:48:53 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20090723.html The winner of the 2009 Grant McLennan Memorial Fellowship has been announced. The winner, chosen by a selection panel comprising Robert Forster, Adele Pickvance, Glenn Thompson and Sally McLennan, is Brisbane songwriter Helen Franzmann, who will travel to Berlin as part of the award. Read more on www.go-betweens.net. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:30:27 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20090722.html Two tracks from the Nick Earls play 'The True Story of Butterfish', 'It's Not What You Think' by Robert Forster and 'The Light That Guides You Home' by Adele Pickvance, are available to download from emusic.com. An article by Nick Earls about the songs and their place in 'The True Story of Butterfish' is on The Random Blog. Full details on www.go-betweens.net. Wed, 22 July 2009 20:14:22 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20090220.html Powderfinger, The Grates, Robert Forster, The John Steel Singers, The Boat People and Dan Parsons play the 'Fire and Flood' benefit show at The Tivoli, Brisbane, on 6th March 2009. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 23:27:04 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20090218.html Applications are now open for the 2009 Grant McLennan Memorial Fellowship. The Fellowship was established in 2007 by the former Queensland Premier Peter Beattie in honour of Grant McLennan of The Go-Betweens. The Fellowship consists of an award of $20,000 to a Queensland-based songwriter to allow them to undertake a two month trip to New York, Berlin or London. Applications close on 31st March 2009. Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:49:49 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20090216.html On Saturday 14th February, Robert Forster appeared as part of ABC Local Radio's Victorian bushfire and North Queensland floods appeal. Robert chatted and performed If It Rains. More information on www.go-betweens.net. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:31:15 GMT http://www.go-betweens.org.uk/rss20081108.html Former Sleater Kinney member and one-time Go-Betweens collaborator has written an article about The Go-Betweens for her blog 'Monitor Mix'. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:45:22 GMT