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KID MAC "NOBODY SLEEP NOBODY GET HURT" SINGLE LAUNCH @ BEACH RD HOTEL DEC 17TH

Monday, 12th Dec 2011

Kid Mac will be returning home from his whirlwind tour of Europe & South Africa for his final show of 2011 in his hometown of Sydney for the launch of his new single "Nobody Sleep Nobody Get Hurt". The show is this Saturday 17th December @ Beach Road Hotel.

Including a special guest performance by Sarah McLeod + support acts Larykan + Bay Side Wreckers!

Tickets $10 presale through moshtix or $15 on the door!
 

KID MAC "HEAR YOU CALLING" PICKED UP FOR NBA2K12 VIDEO GAME!

Friday, 23rd Sept 2011

Kid Mac's latest single "Hear You Calling" featuring Mat. McHugh has been picked up for the soundtrack of NBA 2K12 video game. Kid Mac is the only Australian artist on the soundtrack and joins some of the biggest acts in the world such as Eminem, Cee-Lo, Friendly Fires, Busta Rhymes, Yelawolf & Travis Barker to name a few.

The game has sold over 5 million copies world wide making it one of the highest selling sporting games over the likes of FIFA.

NBA 2K12 hits the shelves October 6th.

Check out the 2k website for more info.
 

KID MAC USA TOUR 2011

Wednesday, 20th July 2011

Kid Mac will be invading States for his debut tour of the US supporting Mickey Avalon. Kid Mac backed by his live band will be hitting 4 towns in Texas then California during the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, the biggest event on the world's surfing calendar.



Tour Dates & Details:

Thurs July 28 - Backstage Live - San Antonio, Texas USA

Fri July 29 - Trees - Dallas, Texas USA

Sat July 30 - Scout Bar - Houstan, Texas USA

Sun July 31 - Emo's - Austin, Texas USA

Sun Aug 7 - Galaxy Theatre - Santa Ana, California USA
 

KID MAC HEAR YOU CALLING ENCORE SHOW with special guest MAT. McHUGH

Thursday, 28th April 2011

After the buzz of the recent "Hear You Calling" National Tour, Kid Mac is proud to announce a special one-off ENCORE show with special guest Mat. McHugh of The Beautiful Girls.

This is will be the first time Kid Mac and Mat. McHugh will perform "Hear You Calling" - Kid Mac's latest collaboration single with The Beautiful Girls front man! The intimate set will also see the pair perform several other songs together along with Kid Mac's backing band.

If you missed the shows on the recent national tour, here's your chance to catch Kid Mac live! Also catch Mat. McHugh for the last time before he embarks on his solo headline tour of Brazil and USA.

Saturday 7th May, 9pm
Piano Room, Kings Cross
Tickets $15 on the door
 

KID MAC SUPPORTING DIRT NASTY AUS TOUR

Monday, 18th April 2011

Kid Mac will be supporting Hollywood hell man Dirt Nasty on his forthcoming "Keen Like Charlie Sheen" Aus Tour 2011.

Dirt Nasty is no stranger to Australia with several years of tours down under with Mickey Avalon in the past. This will be his debut Aussie headline tour hitting Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne & Perth!

Tour dates and ticketing info below:

Thurs May 12th - Sydney @ Piano Room. Tickets through oztix.com.au

Fri May 14th - Gold Coast @ Cooly Hotel. Tickets through oztix.com.au

Fri May 20th - Melbourne @ The Espy (Gershwin Room). Tickets through oztix.com.au

Sat May 21st - Perth @ Villa Nightclub. Tickets through oztix.com.au
 

KID MAC PERFORMING AT SOGGYBONES MAGAZINE 1ST B'DAY PARTY

Saturday, 26th Mar 2011

Kid Mac will be performing at one of West Coasts' biggest parties of the year - Soggybones Magazine 1st Birthday Party in Perth next Friday 1st April at Cottesloe Surf Club. Kid Mac will be on his W.A. leg of his current 'Hear You Calling' national tour that week with 3 other shows in Perth & Margaret River (see tour dates for details). 

Soggybones is a fresh new Surf, Skate & Lifestyle magazine founded in 2010 on Australia's West Coast by the Ward Brothers.

Joining Kid Mac will be Further Earth (WA) + Matt Gresham (WA) + Minute 36 (WA).

Check Soggybones - soggybones.com

KID MAC "HEAR YOU CALLING" TOUR DRAW PRIZE

Thursday, 17th Mar 2011

Kid Mac has teamed up with My Brothers Keeper Clothing and Warner Surfboards to put together a one-off prize pack for one lucky winner who attends the upcoming national Hear You Calling Tour throughout March and April.

Prize includes a custom MBK/Warner Surfboard, MBK Clothing, Caps, Kid Mac tees, CDs & more. For details on how to enter visit the Hear You Calling Tour Draw Prize page.

KID MAC "HEAR YOU CALLING" FEATURING MAT. MCHUGH OUT TODAY

Tuesday, 8th Mar 2011

Brand new single from Kid Mac "Hear You Calling" featuring Mat. McHugh (The Beautiful Girls) is out today! The highly anticipated single from his forthcoming debut album is available to buy on iTunes ->

KID MAC "HEAR YOU CALLING" FT. MAT. MCHUGH - VIDEO

Tuesday, 1st Mar 2011

Check out the official video for Kid Mac's "Hear You Calling" featuring Mat. McHugh (The Beautiful Girls) directed by Macario De Souza (aka Kid Mac).

The single will be available on iTunes 8th March 2011..
 

KID MAC ANNOUNCES "HEAR YOU CALLING" NATIONAL TOUR

Tuesday, 15th Feb 2011

Kid Mac is pleased to announce his first ever Australian headline tour proudly presented by MBK Clothing. The nationwide 'Hear You Calling Tour' will bring Kid Mac backed by his live band to cities and towns across Australia starting this March.

The tour is in support of Kid Mac's new single "Hear You Calling" Featuring Mat. McHugh (The Beautiful Girls) which will be available on iTunes & Amazon 8th March 2011.

Tickets are on sale now through Oztix & Moshtix (tickets for some shows are only available on the door).

Full Tour Dates & Details:

Sat Mar 19 - Beach Road Hotel - Sydney, NSW - 8PM
with Bayside Wreckers + My Life + Dax Golding + Chung + DJ Bobby Diigital
Tickets - Presale $10 (+ bf) from moshtix.com.au, $15 on the door

Wed Mar 23 - Republic Bar - Hobart, TAS - 8PM
with special guests
Tickets - $10 on the door

Fri Mar 25 - Hotel New York - Launceston, TAS - 9PM
with Bayside Wreckers + JC Ronikal
Tickets - Presale $5 (+ bf) from oztix.com.au, $10 on the door

Thurs Mar 31 - Mojos - North Freemantle, WA - 8PM
with Carl Fox + Moana
Tickets - $10 on the door

Sun Apr 3 - Manhattan's - Victoria Park, WA - 6PM
with Minute 36 + Morgan Bain
Tickets - $10 on the door

Thurs Apr 7 - Settler's Tavern - Margaret River, WA - 9PM
with Heddy Fraze
FREE ENTRY

Fri Apr 15 - The Espy (Basement) - St Kilda, VIC - 9PM
with The Psyde Projects + Bayside Wreckers + Colour Me In Blue
Tickets - Presale $10 (+ bf) from oztix.com.au, $15 on the door

KID MAC NEW SINGLE "HEAR YOU CALLING" FEATURING MAT. MCHUGH OUT 8TH MARCH

Monday, 14th Feb 2011

Hear You Calling is Kid Mac’s highly anticipated single from his forthcoming debut album. An infectious song with an unexpected yet perfect collaboration with Mat McHugh (The Beautiful Girls) bringing together a sound that crosses genres.

Backed by a national tour through March and April, the Hear You Calling Tour kicks off in Sydney on March 19.

KID MAC SUPPORTING MICKEY AVALON AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2011

Wednesday, 9th Feb 2011

Kid Mac will be supporting American Hip Hop / Punk artist and friend Mickey Avalon once again on his Australian tour titled "Search For Mrs. Avalon Australian Tour 2011".

You may remember Mickey Avalon's international hits in "Jane Fonda", "Mr Right" and "My Dick". This will be Mickey's 5th consecutive year touring Australia with sell out shows over the past few years. This year will be no different!

Kid Mac joins him for the 2nd time, opening for Mickey in 3 out of the 4 shows (Melbourne, Sydney & Gold Coast).

Tour dates and ticketing info below:

Fri Feb 25th - Melbourne @ The Espy Tickets through oztix.com.au

Sat Feb 26th - Sydney @ The Forum Tickets through moshtix.com.au

Sat Mar 5th - Gold Coast @ Coolangatta Hotel Tickets through oztix.com.au
 

"MY BROTHER'S KEEPER" Official Video

Saturday, 25th Dec 2010

Check out the official video for Kid Mac's "My Brother's Keeper" directed by Kid Mac himself.

"My Brother's Keeper" is available to buy on iTunes!

Merry Christmas and a safe holiday to you all!

WHO IS KID MAC - EP 5: "I Am My Brother's Keeper"

Saturday, 18th Dec 2010

Episode 5: "I Am My Brother's Keeper" is a behind the scenes look at Kid Mac's video "My Brother's Keeper" which will premiere online Christmas Day 2010.

"My Brother's Keeper" is now available on iTunes!

KID MAC PERFORMING AT BEACH PALACE HOTEL NEW YEARS EVE

Saturday, 4th Dec 2010

If you're in Sydney this year for New Years, come and party with Kid Mac as he performs at Coogee's Beach Palace Hotel New Years Eve party. Contact the venue for tickets.


 

WHO IS KID MAC - EP 4: "FREEDOM SHOWCASE"

Monday, 22nd Nov 2010

Episode 4: "Freedom Showcase" is a celebration of the release of Kid Mac's new single Freedom, premiering the film clip to family and friends at Bondi's White Revolver.

The new single "Freedom" is now available on iTunes!

NEW SINGLE: "FREEDOM" RELEASED TODAY

Thursday, 11th Nov 2010

The wait is finally over. Kid Mac's new single "Freedom" is out today!

"Freedom" is available to buy on iTunes ->

Check out the official video shot entirely on location in Bali, Indonesia.

WHO IS KID MAC - EP 3: "WHAT IS FREEDOM"

Thursday, 4th Nov 2010

Episode 3: "What is Freedom" is a behind the scenes look at the making of the video for Kid Mac's new single Freedom shot on location in Bali.

This is the last episode before the release of the new single "Freedom" which will be online Thursday 11th Nov!

The official video for FREEDOM will premiere next Thurs 11th Nov.

WHO IS KID MAC - EP 2: "SOUNDCHECK"

Thursday, 28th Oct 2010

Episode 2 takes you on the road and in the studio with Kid Mac, with a rundown of the past 18 months of touring, writing and recording. Also get a sneak peak at who Kid Mac has been working with in the studio for his debut album.

Stay tuned as a new episode is available online each week leading up to the release the video for his new single "Freedom" which will be online 11th Nov 2010.

Episode 3: "What is Freedom" will be online next Thurs 4th Nov.

WHO IS KID MAC - EP 1: "INTRO"

Thursday, 21st Oct 2010

'Who is Kid Mac' is an online series of episodes giving you a glimpse to Kid Mac the artist and his music.

Episode 1: "Intro" gives you an insight to Kid Mac's roots and where he grew up. Stay tuned as a new episode is available online each week leading up to the release the video for his new single "Freedom" which will be online 11th Nov 2010.

Episode 2: "Soundcheck" will be online next Thurs 28th Oct.

'MY BROTHERS KEEPER' THEME TRACK ON CH7'S DAMAGE CONTROL

Friday, 15th Oct 2010

Kid Mac's new unreleased song 'My Brothers Keeper' has been picked up as the theme track for Channel Seven's new series Damage Control - with Russell Crowe as the Executive Producer and Narrator of the show.

This will be the first time the track will be heard so make sure to tune into Channel 7 next Wednesday 20th October at 10pm (and every Wed night for 6 weeks).

'My Brothers Keeper' will be available on iTunes in a few weeks - more details to come.

KID MAC EUROPE TOUR 2010 VIDEO

Sunday, 25th July 2010

Check out the video of the Kid Mac tour in Europe earlier this month.

KID MAC LIVE @ THE SPECTRUM

Thursday, 10th June 2010

Kid Mac will be doing one last Sydney show before heading overseas for his European tour. On his return, Mac will be heading back into the studio with producing team Twice As Nice to finish off his long-awaited EP.

Joining Kid Mac at The Spectrum will be Bay Side Wreckers & Shotgun Blonde.

Friday 25th June, 8pm.
The Spectrum (34 Oxford St, Darlinghurst)

Tickets available through OzTix.com.au
To buy tickets click here

KID MAC EUROPE TOUR

Tuesday, 8th June 2010

Here are the details for the Kid Mac shows in Europe in July:

16th July - DOWN UNDER at the Winston Kindom (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
www.winston.nl/club

17th July - MAGNEETBAR FESTIVAL at Timboekoe Wijk aan Zee (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
www.magneetbar.nl

18th July - Zwarte Cross Festival (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
www.zwartecross.nl

KID MAC WINS BEST URBAN ARTIST AT MUSICOZ AWARDS 2010

Saturday, 27th March 2010

Kid Mac took home the award for Best Urban Artist of the year at last night's MusicOz Awards held at Town Hall, Sydney.

From over 5000 entries, MusicOz's judging panel (made up of Major and indie record labels , managers, radio program directors , record producers, TV program Directors and booking agents) culled the list down to a top 50 for each category then cut down to a top 10 and finally top 5 finalists. These finalists were the nominees of from which the winners were announced at the MTV covered event last night.

Kid Mac joins a number of artists who have gone on to a successful career of past winners including Bliss N Eso, Blue Juice, Porcelain, Mammal, Cog and several other success stories. A great start to 2010 for Mac.

KID MAC SHOW IN AMSTERDAM

Wednesday, 16th March 2010

Kid Mac will be performing his first ever show on European soil when he performs at the Winston Kingdom in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 16th July 2010.

KID MAC MAKES MUSICOZ AWARDS TOP 5

Monday, 15th March 2010

MusicOz Awards have announced their finalits for each category for this year's awards night. Kid Mac is a finalist under the 'Urban' category in his first year at the awards. The winner will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on Friday 26th March at Sydney's Town Hall. We wish Mac all the best!

KID MAC PERFORMING AT BONDI BLITZ

Tuesday, 9th March 2010

Kid Mac will be performing at this year's Bondi Blitz on Saturday 10th April at Bondi Beach. Other artists sharing the stage with Mac include Snob Scrilla, Chaingang and many more...

KID MAC LIVE @ PRO SHOW 2009 VIDEO

Monday, 8th March 2010

Kid Mac performing at the Quiksilver Pro Show last year in Duranbah, Queensland.

KID MAC @ PLAYGROUND WEEKENDER 2010 VIDEO

Saturday, 27th February 2010

Check out the video of Kid Mac at the Playground Weekender last week.

KID MAC ADDED TO LINEUP OF RIPE FESTIVAL

Saturday, 20th February 2010

Kid Mac will be performing at RIPE FESTIVAL held just out of Noosa at The House with No Steps, Doonan - May 29th. Other acts on the lineup include The Cat Empire, Grinspoon, Birds of Tokyo, Urthboy, Funkoars and many more... Check www.ripenoosa.com for tickets and info.

KID MAC PERFORMING AT SUMMER CONNECTION

Thursday, 24th December 2009

Kid Mac will be performing at SUMMER CONNECTION with Mad Professor (UK) and Ziggy & Wild Drums (Brazil) at Selinas, Coogee Bay Hotel on Friday 22nd January 2010 from 9pm til late. Check www.moshtix.com.au for tickets and info.

KID MAC AND THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS LIVE

Wednesday, 23rd December 2009

Check out the video of Kid Mac and The Beautiful Girls performing "Learn Yourself" together for the first time at Selinas, Coogee Bay Hotel.

KID MAC ADDED TO LINEUP OF PLAYGROUND WEEKENDER 2010

Friday, 4th December 2009

Kid Mac has been added to the lineup of Playground Weekender 2010 (Feb 18-21). The 4-day festival will be headlined by Lupe Fiasco. For tickets and full lineup check www.playgroundweekender.com.au

KID MAC OPENING FOR THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS

Monday, 30th November 2009

Kid Mac will be opening for The Beautiful Girls at a one-off show for their "Don't Wait" Summer Tour at Selina's, Coogee Bay Hotel on Saturday 19th December 2009.

CLICK HERE to buy tickets and for more info.

KID MAC SUPPORTING WU-TANG & LIL JON

Sunday, 25th October 2009

Kid Mac will be supporting hip hop giants Wu-Tang and the King of Crunk Lil Jon on their upcoming Sydney show at the Enmore Theatre this Thursday 29th October 2009. It's the first time ever the Wu-Tang Clan are coming to Australia. Members include Raekwon, Masta Killa, U God, DJ Mathmatcis, Inspectah Deck, GZA and RZA. Kid Mac will be teaming back up with RZA after working in the studio with him earlier this year in Sydney.

CLICK HERE to buy tickets and for more info.

KID MAC ADDED TO LINE UP OF PACIFIC TSUNAMI CONCERT RELIEF

Tuesday, 13th October 2009

Kid Mac is getting behind the Pacific Tsunami Concert Relief to help raise money for the Tsunami Fund. Kid Mac joins Daryle Beaton Band, SuiteAz, Cydel, VTribe, Lole, FOB Squad, 6Pound on the line up with more acts to be announced. The concert will be on Saturday 31st October at Sydney Showground, Olympic Park.
Check www.pacifictsunamirelief.com for tickets and more info.

KID MAC LIVE PERFORMANE AT THE EASTERN

Monday, 12th October 2009

Kid Mac will be making a special appearance at The Eastern's new hip hop night 'Circus' Friday 16th October with a live performance.

KID MAC SUPPORTING NATIRUTS (BRAZIL)

Tuesday, 1st October 2009

Kid Mac will be supporting Brazilian reggae band Natiruts on the Gold Coast leg of their first ever Australian tour. Natiruts are one of Brazil's most accomplished Reggae bands forming in Brasilia in 1994 and sold over 450,000 copies of their first album. Kid Mac will be joining the band on Friday 30th October at the Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast.

For tickets and more information visit www.oztix.com.au

KID MAC ON TOUR WITH THE GAME VIDEO

Tuesday, 1st Septmeber 2009

Check out the video of The Game's national LAX Tour - Australia supported by Kid Mac.

 

 

KID MAC SUPPORTING THE GAME

Monday, 7th September 2009

KID MAC SUPPORTING THE GAME LAX AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Kid Mac will be supporting The Game on his LAX tour to Australia 2009 on what will be Kid Mac's biggest tour to date.

LA born rapper The Game single-handedly brought the West Coast back when he burst onto the scene with his album, The Documentary, which is considered one of the strongest debut albums in hip hop history. He is also the only West Coast solo artist to release a multi-platinum album since Dr Dre’s 1999 classic, 2001.

With millions of albums sold worldwide, and a reputation as one of hip hop’s most energetic and explosive performers, his live shows are unmissable. And now, Australian fans will get to see one of hip hop’s finest when The Game makes his way down under for his LAX Tour 2009.

LAX TOUR 2009:
Wednesday August 5th - Perth, Metro City
Thursday August 6th – Adelaide, HQ Club
Friday August 7th - Melbourne, Festival Hall
Saturday August 8th - SYDNEY, Big Top Luna Park
Monday August 10th – Gold Coast, Convention Centre

'SHOWTIME' TO AIR ON FOX 8 HIT SERIES FOOTBALL SUPERSTAR

Friday, 3rd July 2009

Kid Mac single"Showtime" is being used on the final episode of Fox 8 hit series Football Superstar hosted by Brian McFadden & Lee Furlong. The episode airs Wednesday 15th July 7:30pm.

KID MAC ADDED TO LINE UP FOR BLISS N ESO TOUR (CANBERRA SHOW)

Tuesday, 28th April 2009

Kid Mac has been added to the support acts line up for Bliss n Eso's Flying Colours Live Tour with special guests Pez (featuring 360 & DJ Matik) & Diafrix.
Canberra Show at ANU Bar Saturday 6th June 2009. Tix through ticketek or blissneso.oztix.com.au

KID MAC ANNOUNCED AS SUPPORT ACT FOR MARCELO D2 (BRAZIL)

Monday, 20th April 2009

Kid Mac is opening for one of Brazil's biggest Hip Hop acts, Marcelo D2 on his upcoming Australian Tour (Sydney show). Marcelo D2's music is a mix of Samba and Hip Hop. In the US, D2 has been considered the Brazillian Jay-Z by Will.i.am and performed together with names like Steve Wonder, Justin Timberlake and Erykah Badu at the PeaPod Foundation show.

Sydney show: Saturday 30th May 2009. 7pm at Luna Park - Big Top

For tickets visit:
www.ticketek.com.au
www.myspace.com/marcelod2
www.marcelod2.com.br

KID MAC #11 ON CH V URBAN COUNTDOWN

Tuesday, 17th March 2009

Kid Mac's Showtime has been sitting at #11 in this weeks Channel V Urban Countdown. Sitting at #13 is Beyonce - Halo and #12 Kanye West - Heartless with T.I / Justin Timberlake - Dead and Gone at the number 1 spot.

Keep requesting Showtime by Kid Mac on Channel V...

KID MAC GETS BEHIND EARTH HOUR

Monday, 16th March 2009

Kid Mac is getting behind this year's Earth Hour campaign. Earth Hour 2009 aims to reach more than one billion people in 1000 cities around the world, asking communities, business and governments to switch off the lights at 8.30pm on March 28th, for 1 hour. WWF want this historic, global event to send a strong message to our global leaders that, together, our small actions will represent a global vote for action on climate change, but we need your help! Go to www.earthhourau.org to sign up and be counted.

Kid Mac will also be performing at an Earth Hour event 'Bondi Blitz' on Saturday 28th March at Bondi Beach. This is an all ages and free event starting from 12pm. Get down to Bondi and show your support.

KID MAC "SHOWTIME" SINGLE LAUNCH

Wednesday, 11th March 2009

Kid Mac is having the launch of his new single "SHOWTIME" tonight at the Piano Room, Sydney.

KID MAC AT QUIKSILVER PRO SHOW

Tuesday, 10th March 2009

Kid Mac performed at The Quiksilver Pro Show in the Gold Coast on the weekend to an enthusiastic crowd. "I had a ball playing at the Pro Show and would definitely love to play there again next year"...Kid Mac

KID MAC ON TOUR WITH MICKEY AVALON

Sunday, 8th March 2009

Kid Mac is currently on tour with MICKEY AVALON and Brohpy (The Pricks), Beardo, Dirt Nasty. He opened at The Palace Theatre - Melbourne and The Coolangatta Hotel - Gold Coast. Next stop is Auckland, New Zealand (The Kings Arms Tavern).

KID MAC "SHOWTIME" VIDEO

Wednesday, 25th February 2009

Check out the video for SHOWTIME by Kid Mac. Look out for a few special cameos!

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