Dallas Frasca announces huge hometown gig in Melbourne

Continuing her fiercely independent pathway, Dallas Frasca returns to the tour circuit announcing her first hometown show since the pandemic…

Bon Jovi Forever

‘BON JOVI FOREVER’ The Australian Bon Jovi Show, offers you the ultimate Bon Jovi experience! Delivering all of Bon Jovi’s…

Game of Thrones’ iconic Iron Throne is touring Australia this month

Covered in 1000 swords and weighing a whopping 226 kilograms, the iconic Iron Throne is heading around Australia to promote HBO’s…

Cult American burger joint Five Guys opens first Victorian store in Melbourne

Having already cemented itself in Australia with locations in Sydney and Penrith within the last 12 months, the cult-followed burger…

Unprecedented times: Bunnings’ famous snags are now a whole dollar more expensive

Man, things have gotten expensive recently. We’re living in a world where a handful of shredded lettuce is treated like…

Falls Festival to celebrate the New Year at new Victorian home as council approves plans

In some truly epic news for regional Victoria and the music industry, arguably the biggest Australian NYE festival, Falls Festival,…

Australia’s International sensation Mulletfest is coming to Victoria in October

After gaining traction in the late ’70s and peaking in the ’80s, the mullet became one of the most iconic…

10 of the most iconic Australian acts to hail from regional Victoria

When it comes to musicians coming out of regional Victoria, we’re spoilt for choice. Maybe it’s something about that fresh…

Time to unwind, Victoria could be getting an epic 900-kilometre trail connecting the state’s hot springs and bathing spots

Victoria is undoubtedly one of the best spa destinations in Australia, with a number of spas, mineral pools and natural…

A new boozy adults-only mini-golf course has opened in Brunswick

Perfected the art of a hole-in-one at all the mini-golf courses in the area? Fear not, a brand-new mini-golf venue…

Dinosaur footprints have been discovered preserved in rock platform on the Great Ocean Road

In case the newest Jurassic World hitting the cinemas wasn’t enough for all the dinosaur enthusiasts out there, an epic…

Dating via apps? All the signs you’re in the Honeymoon Phase of an online relationship

The dating experience looks different for everyone, but one thing remains true to all, they each have a gloriously intoxicating…

It’s time to stroll through your favourite regional art galleries

Victoria’s fast-growing regional art scene has simply exploded with art spaces dedicated to promoting local and Aussie artists.

Bellarine-based singer-songwriter Sam Hanson captivates with his unique voice and solid guitar skills

Tell me a bit about yourself as a musician and what you’re up to at the moment. Well…I consider myself…

Brayden O’Hanlon is a musician with a huge heart and the best vibes

Tell me a bit about yourself as a musician and what you’re up to at the moment. So, I am…

With a love of catchy melodies and insightful lyrics, Ben Dew is Geelong’s own aspiring acoustic talent

Tell me a bit about yourself as a musician and what you’re up to at the moment. I’ve been doing…

Meet Geelong-based acoustic muso Jason Hoekstra 

Tell me a bit about yourself as a musician and what you’re up to at the moment. I’ve been playing…

DAVE GROHL DIRECTS NEW FEATURE FILM

Foo Fighters are among many bands who encourage artists to get in a van, With David Grohl in charge the feature…

Live Funny Business

There is no joke here, just funny business. Have you been listening to the podcast has become known for its…

High Hopes Hop to Beechworth

A good sign to see it’s all happening again is saying yes we absolutely should say hello to a fresh…

The Hue and Cry Collective celebrates alternative artists in powerful exhibition

This Saturday The Hue and Cry Collective will transform into a prismatic celebration of urban art for ‘Prism City: Alternative…

Paying homage to an Australian blues legend, Chris Wilson’s ‘Live At The Continental’ is being reissued

‘Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone…’ There are exceptions to…

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Cross the NSW Border for Beaches, beers and Blowholes

KIAMA, SOUTH COAST Just over the NSW border is the south coast’s number one place to indulge and unwind Kiama….

 

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