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October 4, 2023

Hitting the Ball out of the Park

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Off the back of not one, but two entries into Triple J’s Hottest 100, Ball Park Music announce their most ambitious national tour yet – The 180º Degree Tour.

After being officially Unearthed by Triple J just over a year ago, Ball Park Music have become one of Australia’s must-see musical outfits. With widespread airplay the catalyst for a touring regime that doesn’t seem to let up, Ball Park Music are the band that the masses are talking about.

Catch the Ball on Thursday at the Coolangatta Hotel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_g2Pgf-C78


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