Victorian Labour debating to change Australia Day to May 9

Victorian Labour will debate the shift of Australia Day to May 9 in the leadup to their national conference in July.

Born Lion are heading on a 'Celebrate the Lie' tour

The band hits The Eastern, Ballarat on Friday June 1 before heading to Pelly Bar in Frankston on Saturday June 2.

Celebrate the Mirabel Foundation 20th Birthday with Paul Kelly, Mark Seymour and Deborah Conway

To mark the 20th birthday, Mirabel are hosting a fundraiser at The Prince in St Kilda – where it all began.

KaKu enter 2018 with a handful of singles and an upcoming EP

We are particularly digging their track ‘Dry Heat’, a slow burning wildfire of Himalayan harmonies, exploring themes of time and space with a stoner rock twist.

There’s a new kid on Pakington Street

Welcome Picket Fence.

The Loft are back with AROCKALYPSE 7

It’s that time again so get ready to rock!

Understand Ice

Find information you need and start understanding the effects of ice addiction

Didirri: Formaldehyde Australian Tour

Didirri’s incredibly unique understanding of storytelling through music makes for one of the best and most exciting live performances I have ever been lucky enough to see. He was right – his music made me move, and unequivocally moved me like no other artist has.

Ballarat's Ebonivory release epic video for single 'Hanmer Street'

The video is an absolute killer and one of the most creative one’s we’ve seen this year!

Jeremy Loops is hitting Melbourne this week

Acclaimed songwriter and performer Jeremy Loops is kicking off his long awaited Australian tour, the first opportunity the South African artist has had to introduce his new album, Critical As Water, to fans Down Under.

Melbourne Music Bank winner Jade Alice is back

Now the dream-electro pop singer songwriter and producer Jade Alice is back and is ready to launch her anticipated single ‘Heartbreak Club’.

Peking Duk: The Wasted Tour

If people didn’t already think of them as some of the best live performers our country has to offer, there is no chance it could be argued otherwise after this show.

Benson returns with a new single ‘Hold Out’

With Benson’s lush synths and trademark drums, paired with ZOLLY’s infectious vocal combined with special guest Touch Sensitive on bass, ‘Hold Out’ is a recipe for something really tasty.

5 Seconds of Summer announce Meet You There national tour

Ohh yeahhhhh!

Wye Oak: The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs

Baltimore’s native duo Wye Oak’s fifth album The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs helps take their position in indie rock and turn it on it’s head to represent something much greater than another indie band.

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band are heading on an East Coast tour 2018

With global tours, remarkable collaborations with musicians both old and new, a fanbase that is not defined by age, along with critical acclaim as the bastion of traditional blues whilst being at the forefront of innovation, this is a show not to be missed.

The Warehouse: Geelong's New Kid on the block

Check out the hottest new wedding venue space in Geelong.

Melbourne's My Elephant Ride are performing at Belmont's Unwined

To celebrate new single ‘Map of the Stars’, Melbourne three-piece My Elephant Ride are playing a limited number of shows this month.

Sabrina Robertson wins The Lighthouse Award

Established in the memory of Linda Gebar, The Lighthouse Award grants $5,000 to support the professional development of a female manager based in Victoria.

Revival Records: Vinyl lands in Port Fairy

Do you enjoy an earnest rifle through vinyl? Do you crave that sense of satisfaction you get when holding the real deal in your hands? Is fighting for the last copy of something, rather than being amongst thousands of downloaders, something you love to do?

Five minutes with Tinpan Orange

We chat to Emily ahead of their show with The Sound Doctor on Saturday 26 May at Anglesea Memorial Hall.

Hungry Ghosts at The Potato Shed

The Potato Shed is proud to present Melbourne Theatre Company’s production of Hungry Ghosts on Tuesday May 29, direct from its World Premiere at MTC Headquarters last week.

Tropical F#ck Storm on their debut A Laughing Death in Meatspace

There’s nothing subtle about this band. Consisting of members of The Drones, High Tension and Harmony (Gareth Liddiard, Fiona Kitschin, Lauren Hammel and Erica Dunn), Tropical F#ck Storm is their name and A Laughing Death in Meatspace is the name of their swanky debut album.

Parkway Drive: Reverence

The most impressive facet of Parkway Drive’s discography is their sheer ability to consistently create unique soundscapes that no one else in Australia is doing.

 

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