aaamusic | On 10, Nov 2010

ANGUS & JULIA STONE WIN 5 ARIA AWARDS

ANGUS & JULIA STONE won an astonishing 5 awards at this years ARIAS in their native Australia including the two highest accolades – Album and Single of the year.

It’s been a remarkable year for the Australian siblings scoring a No. 1 album in Australia for sophomore album Down The Way, enjoying sales of over 30k in France and undertaking sold out tours across the globe.

Coinciding with the release of Julia Stone’s solo album Julia Stone In The Memory Machine – released on Flock Music in the UK on November 29th – Angus & Julia Stone return to the UK for dates in December.

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Tickets for their UK tour are on sale now with full list of dates and ticket outlet info as follows:

DECEMBER
4th BRIGHTON, St Georges Church (www.ticketweb.co.uk/ 01273 685 758);
5th LEEDS, The Wardrobe (www.lunatickets.co.uk/ 0113 244 3446);
7th GLASGOW, Oran Mor (www.gigsinscotland.com/ 01415664999);
9th LONDON, Royal Festival Hall (www.southbankcentre.co.uk/ 0207 921 0615);
10th FALMOUTH, Princess Pavillions ( www.seetickets.com/ 01872562068);
11th BRISTOL, Trinity Centre (http://www.alt-tickets.co.uk/ alttickets/ home_angus __julia_stone.html/ 07813 155719)

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PRESS ACCOLADES FOR DOWN THE WAY…

“Velvety, dusty, derelict folk…magical” – GUARDIAN****

“Sweet and savoury blend to warm the soul….innocently joyous” – MOJO****

“The world’s favourite Australian indie-folk duo. They’ve crafted a Spartan yet oddly warm sound” – STANDARD****

“A lulling and, slow-burning beauty” – SUNDAY TIMES***