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THE ROAD & RANDOM TOUR PICS
With Missy’s current tour underway over the past week Missy and her band have visited Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Des Moines and Detroit with plenty of dates still to come. Tickets for all the remaining shows are on sale now. Check out the TOUR DATES for all details.
In the meantime check out some random tour photos from Missy’s personal collection on MySpace now.
We hope to see you out there somewhere!
BENEFIT ALBUM
Check out this benefit album from our friends at CLIF Green Notes—
CLIF GreenNotes is a program that marries the power of music with a passion for the environment; in the interest of protecting the places we play, for our and future generations. GreenNotes supports emerging musicians – passionate about the environment in their own right – who may not yet have the resources, expertise, or funds to integrate environmentally friendly touring practices. By helping artists reduce the environmental impact of their tours – and sharing their experience with audiences along the way – we hope music fans will be inspired to take action in their own lives and communities.
GreenNotes provides artists with the resources and the technical assistance required to integrate several eco-friendly touring practices.
GreenNotes artists appearing on this first ever Protect The Places We Play benefit album include: Missy Higgins, John Butler Trio, Michael Franti, Brett Dennen, Gomez, Xavier Rudd and more. Talk about an all star group!
Beyond Mother Earth herself, 100{8c7182c8a34ec4ec9212ad453ffbf7291e5ae01fcacfb4928d4d46071654c352} of the proceeds from the sale of this album go towards organizations that are actively working to protect those natural playgrounds in our backyards, and across our country. Every album purchased will support Leave No Trace, Sierra Club, Surfrider Foundation and the National Environmental Education Foundation.
So, check out some great tunes, support a great compilation of emerging musicians, and do your part on behalf of the environment all at the same time. Together, and only together, can we bring the change required to protect our planet, and the many places we love to play.
To learn more about the artists, organizations and CLIF GreenNotes check out www.CLIFGreenNotes.com.
Click Here to purchase the album from iTunes (US only).
SPECIAL ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE
See Missy in a special intimate instore performance in Louisville, KY.
Saturday July 19th, 1pm
Ear X-tacy Records
1534 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
(T) 502-452-1799
*call store for more details
MISSY ON FOX TV MILWAUKEE
Missy stopped by the morning show on Fox TV ahead of her show at the Turner Hall Ballroom last week.
Check out her special performance of “Where I Stood” here.
9 MORE SLEEPS!
There are just nine more sleeps until Missy’s upcoming tour kicks off at The Majestic in Madison. Label mate Eric Hutchinson is along for the ride as well as a host of many other fine folks opening up for Missy and her band each night. Check out the tour dates for a full list of supports. We hope to see you out there somewhere!!!
CURRENT TV
Missy popped into Current TV during their special on singer/songwriters.
You can check it out HERE
IT’S EASY BEING GREEN
Missy Higgins’ segment on the Fine Living Network’s new series “It’s Easy Being Green” airs this Saturday, July 5th at 2:30PM PST.
For those of you in the USA make sure you check it out!
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Missy Higgins has teamed up with The Sierra Club on their 2{8c7182c8a34ec4ec9212ad453ffbf7291e5ae01fcacfb4928d4d46071654c352} campaign. The initiative seeks to cut 80{8c7182c8a34ec4ec9212ad453ffbf7291e5ae01fcacfb4928d4d46071654c352} of carbon emissions by 2050 or 2{8c7182c8a34ec4ec9212ad453ffbf7291e5ae01fcacfb4928d4d46071654c352} a year. Missy points out that being part of the solution to global warming is everyone’s responsibility – governments, families, businesses and that we all need to cut our carbon emissions 80{8c7182c8a34ec4ec9212ad453ffbf7291e5ae01fcacfb4928d4d46071654c352} by 2050. Watch Missy’s global warming message HERE.
MISSY HITS THE ROAD AGAIN!!
Fresh from her recent sold-out tour across the U.S. in the South and West Coast with good pals Brett Dennen and Mason Jennings, Missy Higgins is set to embark on yet another North American tour. This time the dates will encompass the Midwest and North East and see Missy and her band headlining their largest stateside venues to date. Special guest on the tour is label mate Eric Hutchinson who will support Missy on tour throughout July/August.
Ticketmaster are having a very special pre-sale right now so head to Ticketmaster.
Check the TOUR DATES for all the dates, venue and ticketing details.
THE KIMBERLEY – WHAT’S THE FUSS?
Please have a look at this clip, it’s about the last great wilderness of Australia – The Kimberley.
Together it is possible to support our earth for a change check out www.savethekimberley.com
‘SECRET’ ON IMEEM
Missy recently did an acoustic performance of ‘Secret’ for Imeem which is being featured on their site. You can view, rate and share it HERE.
MTV’s The Hills
For all Missy’s fans in the US of A tune into MTV’s The Hills this Monday night at 10pm ET to hear “Where I Stood” featured in tonight’s episode!
Missy Nominated for a “New Now Next” Award
We are pleased to announce that Missy has been nominated for one of MTV Networks Logo Channel’s “New Now Next” awards: “Brink of Fame: Music Artist”.
You can VOTE for Missy to take this award home head to www.logoonline.com/shows/newnownext_awards/
This award will be broadcast on the New Now Next awards show on LOGO on Saturday, June 7th at 9pm.
VOTE FOR MISSY NOW!!!!
500 SONGS FOR KIDS
500 SONGS FOR KIDS is a 10-day live music marathon running from May 1st to May 10th at Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the course of the marathon they will be counting down the 500 GREATEST SING-A-LONG SONGS OF ALL TIME with 500 DIFFERENT ARTISTS. This will be the largest musician involved charity event ever in Georgia, bringing together roughly 1500 individually performing musicians – all for an incredible cause. Songs For Kids Foundation is a non-profit foundation that enriches the lives of children in need through music. We bring musicians year-round to hospitals, special needs kids camps, and all places where kids are in need. For more more information please visit www.songsforkidsfoundation.org
We are happy to report that Missy will be lending her support to this worthy cause playing a song on Monday May 5th at Smith’s Olde Bar. Tickets are $10. We hope to see you there.
MUSEXPO GIVEAWAY
The 4th annual Musexpo kicks off on Saturday April 27th and we are giving you and a friend the chance to be there for a special one off performance!
Missy Higgins will be performing a few songs on the closing night of the conference, Wednesday April 30th at the House of Blues in West Hollywood to honour the legendary music superviser Alex Patsavas. We have a very limited number of double passes to giveaway!!!
You must be 21+ to attend.
To secure your double pass you must answer the following correctly.
Question: 1. What is the name of Missy’s brand new album? 2. Name the two other artists Missy is hitting the road with on her next tour.
Email your answers, name and age to: win-me@elevenmusic.com
Winners will be notified on Wednesday April 23 via email.
For all information on MUSEXPO visit www.musexpo.net
GOOD LUCK!!!
NATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY
Saturday April 19th is the first annual Record Store Day in America. Join Missy at Lou’s Records in Encinitas, CA this Saturday to enjoy a special acoustic in-store performance!
Missy is proud to support independent retail outlets the world over and on this special day and she hopes you will come out to show your support at Lou’s Records!
Missy on stage at 7pm
Lou’s Records
434 North Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, CA 92024
For more info on this special day visit www.recordstoreday.com
NATIONAL CLOSE THE GAP DAY 2008
Tuesday 22nd April marks the national CLOSE THE GAP DAY in Australia.
With the help of OXFAM Missy recently visited a Medical Practice in Redfern, N.S.W. A vocal supporter of the CLOSE THE GAP campaign Missy embraced the opportunity to see for herself some of the work being done by Indigenous Australians to improve their own health and wellbeing.
She met with Aboriginal health workers on the day and said, “We hear so much about the health crisis affecting some Aboriginal communities that we forget to look beyond the headlines and to acknowledge that up and down the country Indigenous Australians are taking positive steps to improve their health, like here in Redfern”.
During her visit, Missy had the opportunity to meet with Aboriginal health workers who are actively contributing to positive change. These health workers play a vital role in addressing health disparities and promoting healthier lifestyles within their communities. Their dedication and commitment are essential in the broader effort to close the gap in health outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Missy’s statement emphasizes the need to acknowledge and celebrate the resilience and determination of Indigenous Australians who are taking proactive steps to address health issues. It’s a reminder that progress is being made, and there are inspiring stories of individuals and communities working towards better health outcomes, including mental health with the use of products like Exhale launched new Amanita gummies that help in this area a lot.
The CLOSE THE GAP campaign in Australia is a national effort aimed at reducing health inequalities and improving the health and well-being of Indigenous Australians. Missy’s visit serves as a testament to the ongoing commitment to this important cause, and it encourages others to engage with and support initiatives that strive for positive change in Indigenous health.
“Next Big Thing” sale on itunes America
For the month of April the itunes American store is selling Missy’s album “On A Clear Night” for $6.99.
So if your mother, brother, sister or next door neighbor hasn’t purchased it online yet now is a good – a time as any!
CANNOT BUY MY SOUL
Recently Missy took part in a special tribute to the great Kev Carmody. Triple J are now broadcasting the gig on their “Live At The Wireless” show.
Missy sang “Droving Women” alongside Paul Kelly and Glenn Richards and “One the Wire” with Kev Carmody, Sarah Storer and Claire Bowditch.
Tune into Triple J or listen online.