There’s a beer festival happening this month at Little Creatures Geelong

Geelong is about to get a little tastier. On Saturday 18 April, Little Creatures Geelong will open its doors to…

250+ independent designers, 75+ artisanal food and drink brand, and big design ideas welcome winter

As the chill starts to creep back in across Melbourne, the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton will once again transform…

WIN: We’re giving away tickets to see Newton Faulkner play in Geelong

‘Dream Catch Me’ captured a generation of hopefuls back in 2008, leading to the name Newton Faulkner becoming known. Since…

Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival: A Tale of Trails, Tastes, and Traditions

This is where Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival finds its magic. Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival When: Until 30 April Where: Various…

Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat bring Trophy Boys and All The Queens Men out this April

Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat are bringing the boys to the front this month but not in the way you expect….

Popcultcha Records pull together huge lineup for Record Store Day

Record Store Day is here for another year of crate digging and appreciate for the art of wax. An annual…

Ceramics, sculptures, and painting that pulse: Your guide to arts exhibitions across Victoria this month

Victoria’s galleries are alive with new energy this season, offering moments of discovery, inspiration, and reflection. From metropolitan hubs to…

Sandwich spot expands with hot new item

Rebecchi’s swaps sliced bread for buns as the Rutland Street sandwich shop expands their business into a new location and…

Shrek, sensual dance numbers, seventh wonders, and a stacked music program: Go inside Geelong Arts Centre’s calendar

From electrifying live music and virtuoso dance to spellbinding theatre, comedy, and immersive film, the centre invites audiences of all…

UK Alternative Soul sensations Skinny Living are heading our way on extensive tour

UK alt-soul band Skinny Living are finally bringing their long-awaited live show to Australian shores this October and November, promising…

Jason Derulo brings Last Dance World Tour down under

Off the back of his new album, The Last Dance (Part 1), global pop and RnB superstar Jason Derulo is…

ALWAYS LIVE locks in regional tour with Victorian Vibes

Free live music initiative ALWAYS LIVE is about to make a major comeback this autumn with the launch of Victorian…

Jesse Valach

Jesse Valach & The Testaments blaze into the BC Bandroom for the Stroke Of Luck Album Launch Tour on Saturday 25th April, 2026 from 7pm with…

Riffs and Reckoning

Bendigo’s finest blaze into the BC for a Co-headline tour with Lost In The Past / 4 Days with special guests Two Steps Forward on Friday 24th…

Black Foxxes

Black Foxxes embark on their debut Australian tour this April/May! Hitting some of the country’s most beloved venues along the way including The…

The Wet Whistles

The Wet Whistles Are Back On The Road! Fresh off their run with Shane Smith & The Saints, The Wet Whistles are…

74 Kings

Thundering into the Barwon Club Hotel on Saturday 18 April, 2026  is a direct hit of Old School Heavy Rock built for a packed…

Newton Faulkner

Multi-platinum UK artist Newton Faulkner releases his brand new single Gravitational and announces his 2026 first Australian album tour. The single is…

W.O.M.B.A.T

Bad Batch Zine Presents a blistering night of Aussie Rock ‘n’ Roll in the BC Bandroom, Saturday 11th April, 2026 featuring W.O.M.B.A.T +…

Matt Corby will sprinkle magic across the country for June tour

Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer Matt Corby is returning to stages across Australia this June, bringing his celebrated live…

Perth prog heavyweights Karnivool are heading on their biggest tour to date

Perth’s progressive metal pioneers Karnivool are poised to unleash the monumental power of their number-one album, In Verses, on the…

Back to the BC: All of the gigs begging for a visit to the bandroom at Barwon Club Hotel this month

Barwon Club Hotel hits the nail on the head this month with their live music programming. They have it all…

Love Tees are back for Barwon Health Foundation and Ceres Life collaboration for a cause

The much-loved Love Tee collection returns for its third year as Ceres Life and Barwon Health Foundation join forces to…

Bibb, blues, boom, and Bellarine Estate: It’s a big April for the winery

Following on from a standout weekend of Easter celebrations, Bellarine Estate get back to business with their live music offering….

 

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