Caution: 2009 is Year of the Tart!

Back with a bang for 2009 is the original female pop music showcase, ‘PopTarts’, continuing to present fresh talent from Tuesday January 6 at Balmain’s Unity Hall Hotel.

The PopTarts events, now in their 8th year, enjoy displaying an array of genres from up-and-coming and established local artists on the first Tuesday of every month at the venue.

The fabulous female fronted acts featuring in January are Emily Ryan, Stephanie Broadbridge, Elisha Keen, Alice Terry and Larissa and The Wild Grey.

PopTarts’ founder, local artist Amanda Easton, is also currently hosting PopTarts TV, now on air on TVS in Sydney (Tuesdays at 8:30pm), featuring live performances and interviews from artists from the showcases. The 13-part TV series will also be airing on Channel 31 in Melbourne from December 22.

The free monthly live event starts at 7:30pm at The Unity Hall Hotel at 292 Darling Street in Balmain (opposite Woollies).

Any local artists keen to join in the showcases and the community for this Year of the Tart can contact the group at www.myspace.com/poptartslive