It began with fifty of the hottest artists in Australian music, selected for their talent and popularity. And now, after going head to head for four solid weeks, Channel [V] viewer votes are in and the [V] OZ ARTIST 2009 TOP 4 FINALISTS have been decided - and it includes Empire of the Sun.

Announced on Channel [V] at midday today, also put your hands together for our fellow nominees Bliss n Eso, Kisschasy and Short Stack, the final acts now vying for the coveted award.

So there you have it, your Top 4 finalists. But there can only be one victorious [V] OZ ARTIST 2009 and the control lies in your hands. Cast your votes at www.vmusic.com.au/ozartist . Each vote gives you the chance to win weekly prizes. On top of that you’ll go into the draw for the major prize: a $10,000 voucher courtesy of STA Travel.*

The winner will be announced in a 60min special on Sat 10th Oct at 12noon, but the only way to see the Empire reign supreme is to head to www.vmusic.com.au/ozartist and vote!

[V] OZ ARTIST 2009 – WINNER ANNOUNCE
Saturday 10 October at 12noon - Exclusive to Channel [V]

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The Empire are taking over the USA.

Recently Standing On The Shore was featured on the hit comedy series Entourage… and we can now announce that We Are The People will be featured on the September 20 episode of the very same show. Get the Tivo ready but keep an ear out for We Are The People in the ad breaks too!

In far cuter Empire news, the brilliant kids of the PS22 Chorus have taken on The Empire’s tune The World for their appearance at The Bandstand in Central Park at the NYC Dept. of Education’s Back To School Bash. Apparently they only learned the The World that morning!

The PS22 Chorus are a choir of fifth graders from Public School 22 on Staten Island, N.Y. who, directed by Gregg Breinberg, have become a global sensation. They have clocked up 9 million YouTube views, been on Nightline and MTV, and have sung with Tori Amos and Stevie Nicks!

At 1.00pm EST on 22 July 2009, Empire Of The Sun sent this exclusive broadcast of 6 minutes and 39 seconds in length to soundtrack the longest solar eclipse so far of the 21st century. The eclipse is set to be a total eclipse of the sun and is not predicted to be surpassed for length until the year 2132.

Greetings loyal followers,

The long awaited day is finally here!
Today the exclusive Empire Of The Sun broadcast will happen shortly after 1pm Australian EST for 6 minutes and 39 seconds, so we can rejoice together in the magic of the eclipse and the music.

The solar eclipse will be one of the longest recent years so it will definitely be a special moment. Furthermore, thanks to the creative powers that be at Empire of the Sun, the exclusive digital broadcast will undoubtedly be an event not to be missed.

If you have not already registered for further information about the event and extra Army of Colour creative discoveries, it is not too late. Just go to www.eclipseofthesun.org and sign up now!

Don’t forget to log onto the eclipse website at 1pm and standby for transmission!
We want to make this event as special as possible, so please share the love with anyone who you think would be interested and help us recruit for the ARMY OF COLOUR!

Love.
AoC.

It can occur up to two and five times each year on earth, sometimes not at all.

Although very rare, it will occur again for 6 minutes and 39 seconds on July 22nd shortly after 1:00pm (Australian EST) where the longest solar eclipse of the 21st century takes place throughout the Asia Pacific region, visible only in Australia from the very tip of far North Queensland.

For 6 minutes and 39 seconds next week, fans and muso’s across the world will get to see and hear a broadcast from Empire of the Sun. Found digitally on the website eclipseofthesun.org , the content will be beamed live from planet earth to their army of followers around the world.

Remember the date July 22nd, shortly after 1:00pm for 6 minutes and 39 seconds… Let the count down begin!

Sign up for regular alerts at eclipseofthesun.org

• London - Wednesday 22nd July 2009, 4:00am
• California -  Tuesday 21st July 2009, 8:00pm
• NYC - Tuesday 21st July 2009, 11:00pm
• Stockholm - Wednesday 22nd July 2009, 5:00am

Congratulations to Radio Krome who won the Filter Mixed Series this month with the Radio Krome Remix of Walking On A Dream!

Listen to their remix on their myspace at www.myspace.com/radiokrome or the website at www.radiokrome.com

Empire Of The Sun will be one of the main-stage headline acts at Australia’s Parklife Festival occurring between 26 Sept and 5 Oct 2009. These dates will mark the first ever live performances by Empire Of The Sun whose debut album Walking On A Dream has surpassed platinum sales in Australia, propelled by the hits Walking On A Dream, We Are The People and new single Standing On The Shore. Walking On A Dream has also been nominated for Song Of the Year at the 2009 APRA Awards.

Front-man and vocalist Emperor Steele says “The show is going to be epic, full of colours, dinosaur-teeth chomping at the valleys of future. It will be more outrageous than the scents of imagination and will take the audience on a journey to another world.”

Lord Littlemore, who does not perform in the live show, says “We created the music as a celebration, this is an exciting new chapter in the Empire journey”.

• Sat 26th Sept: Botanic Gardens and Riverstage, BRISBANE
• Sun 27th Sept 2009 (Long Weekend): Wellington Square, PERTH
• Sat 3rd Oct 2009: Birrarung Marr, MELBOURNE
• Sun 4th Oct 2009 (Long Weekend): Kippax Lake, Moore Park, SYDNEY
• Mon 5th Oct 2009 (Long Weekend): Botanic Park, ADELAIDE

Fuzzy Member pre-sale Thursday 18th June. General tickets on sale midday Thurs 25 June. Available from www.parklife.com.au

For all artist and event information go to www.parklife.com.au