Aside from being a musical legend in Australia, Paul Kelly is a dear friend of Amanda’s and an ally to all here at Team AFP. He will be finishing up a tour of the UK before heading over to the States for a month of what will surely be unforgettable shows. Check out a complete list of his tour dates HERE. You can learn more about Paul Kelly, his music, and his incredible memoir How To Make GravyHERE.
One of those UK shows will take place on Sunday, February 5th at Ten Feet Tall in Cardiff, UK and we’d like to give four lucky winners the chance to see Mr. Kelly in action. Take a look at the widget below and take SOME action to enter. The more tasks you complete, the more likely you are to win!
Attention Christchurch and Auckland! Amanda and Brian will be bringing their ninja gig antics to New Zealand. Here are the details:
January 24th – Christchurch Ninja Gig, 2PM at South Hagley Park for Occupy Christchurch.
January 27th – Auckland Ninja Gig, 2PM at Central City Library, 44-46 Lorne Street.
Stay tuned to The Dolls‘ and Amanda’s Twitter accounts for more info! Tickets are still available HERE for shows in Chistchurch, Auckland and Wellington! Viva la Punk Cabaret!!!
The Dresden Dolls will be all over MONA FOMA this weekend. In addition to yesterday’s set, they’ll be performing today as part of a MOFO Supergroup, playing the Violent Femmes’ first album in its entirety. But the fun doesn’t stop there…Saturday at 1PM, Amanda and Brian will be there to christen the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of MOMA, a new art marketplace opening on the roof of the MONA museum.
Later that night, the Dolls will be making an appearance at FAUX MO, the official after party of MONA FOMA, at 11PM. Who knows what wild antics they’ll have planned for a late night in Australia?
Details for both of these events can be found on the MONA FOMA website. You can download the brochure HERE and get the MONA FOMA app HERE. Note, you will have to download the app to find locations, dates, times and artists for FAUX MO.
The Dresden Dolls are wrapping up the Australian leg of their Down Under Reunion Tour with plenty of punk cabaret pizazz. If one set at the Mona Foma Festival wasn’t enough for you, then you’re in luck. As documented in AFP’s most recent blog entry, The Dresden Dolls have been asked to play a second set at the annual Tasmanian festival as part of an exclusive MOFO supergroup. On Friday, January 20th, the Dolls will be joined by Brian Ritchie (original Violent Femmes’ bassist and MOFO curator) as well as members from PJ Harvey’s touring band; Mick Harvey (also known for his solo work and his work with the Bad Seeds) and John Parish (also PJ’s multi-talented producer). The supergroup will be playing the eponymous “Violent Femmes” record in its entirety. Tickets are still available for both days HERE, so don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime performance!
We are running another round of ticket giveaways for each New Zealand date!
Hurry up and enter for your chance to win!
Click on your city of choice below and do something suggested via the widget but please know our FAVORITE thing is when people TWEET about the show…do that for TWO points, and do any of the other stuff to score bonus points (which will increase your chances of winning)! Seeing as the shows are a few days away, we’re letting you tweet once per day! The more you tweet, the better your shot is at winning! Check it out:
Please note that for your tweet to be eligible, you must click the button that says “+1 Do It!” – click the button that says “Tweet” – and follow the directions for entering your tweet’s URL.
Thanks to everyone who’s participated in our previous giveaways! We appreciate you helping us spread the word.
Thanks to our friends at Moshcam, we were able to bring our show in Sydney on January 7th directly to your computer. If you tuned in to watch at partyontheinternet.com, THANK YOU. If you told people about the show, THANK YOU. If you were there, THANK YOU. And to thank you, we have a little bit longer on the contest, where you can win STUFF…
Are you a performer in Melbourne? Do you have a performance piece or character that you might like to unleash upon the world? Are you just OTT crazy well-dressed and like to parade yourself, or sit elegantly and sip champagne while people watch you? Do you like to get naked publicly? Do you have an interactive installation piece with jello shots? Are you a human statue? Do you have any amazing skills that need to be shared?
SMW, our Art Director for the Melbourne NYE Trash Masquerade, is looking for some kick arse lovers and crazies to contribute to the party. C’mon, how can you not want to help this man?
Email your ideas/photos/videos to him at steven@amandapalmer.net ASAP, and he will select the 5 most exciting to be a part of our New Year’s extravaganza!
In celebration of the upcoming Dresden Dolls Reunion Tour, we’re rolling out the second episode of “The Dresden Dolls: The Last First Tour” Documentary.
If you missed episode I, it is also available on Youtube and Vimeo. Be sure to visit http://bit.ly/DDShows for tour dates, RSVP & ticket links, and street team/promo tools!
To celebrate The Dolls’ Reunion Tour* in Australia and New Zealand this January, we are thrilled to present…“The Dresden Dolls: The Last First Tour” Documentary!
A brand new, five-part, online exclusive; This documentary is a no holds barred, intimate look into the world of The Dresden Dolls. Quoted as being “the most insightful and introspective doc I’ve seen on the band yet,” fans new and old have never seen the band quite like this. Follow Amanda Palmer and Brian Viglione on their 2005 US tour, joined by kindred bands Devotchka and Faun Fables, as they spread the gospel…PUNK CABARET IS FREEDOM!
UPDATE: All winners have been selected and contacted. Extra special thanks go out to everyone who participated and helped us spread the word. We’d get you all in if we could!
The Dresden Dolls reunion is kicking off THIS FRIDAY in Mexico City at Teatro Fru Fru. If you don’t have your tickets yet, don’t fret. We’re giving away 5 single tickets each on Facebook and Twitter. Here’s how to win:
Facebook – All you have to do is post this RSVP link on your wall and let the world know how badly you want to see the show in Mexico. Be sure to tag The Dresden Dolls (type @The Dresden Dolls into your post) and RSVP to the event so we can find you.
Twitter – Just Tweet out this text: All I want is to see The @DresdenDolls in Mexico City! #DollsinMexico http://bit.ly/DDtix120911
We will contact the winners by 10AM CST on Friday. If you want a surefire way to see The Dolls, go ahead and purchase your tickets here and be sure to RSVP.
