Alice Ivy on broken bones, festival appearances and her headline shows

An eventful year thus far for Alice Ivy, not just musically to say the least…

Geelong first for Pakington cafe

You’ve now got one more reason to enjoy your latte thanks to social enterprise café Pakington Cottage.

Ballarat Blog #667

With plenty of quality acts still coming to town, what better way to end the month than with Cookin’ On Three Burners who will play Karova Lounge on June 30. The deep funk/soul/jazz trio have recently scorched eight tracks onto analogue tape… and made it available to you via vinyl or digital. Lab Experiments Vol.1: Mixin’ featured the smokey vocals of Stella Angelico, and word has it that she will light up a ‘fourth’ burner on the night, so to speak. Get down to this if you love your Hammond organ a swellin’ and a screamin’!

Ali Barter on all things BBQ, her latest and biggest tour and being part of the movement of women in rock music

Following on from a national run of sold out album launches for her critically lauded debut A Suitable Girl, social commentator and femme rock champion Ali Barter will be headlining at this years Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival at the end of July. We chat to Ali ahead of her performance.

Pulp 116

Even though I’m in the middle of studying, I’ve still managed to find time to read my contractually-obliged (not really, I just really enjoy it) comic-of-the-week! This time around I’ve picked up another #1 from DC’s Rebirth line-up: the first trade of the Cyborg series, The Imitation of Life.

Beyond The Valley Festival Announces 2017 Dates and Location

Victoria’s Beyond The Valley festival has announced the dates and location for its 2017 event, which will once again be held over four days.

The Stoop opens up in Torquay

Torquay have just gained a new place to sit back and enjoy a meal with The Stoop Torquay.

Someday June announce debut EP and regional tour

Melbourne indie-folk duo Someday June consists of guitarist Troy White and singer/ songwriter Bec Sykes who have joined forces to create their uniquely beautiful style of music through their debut EP.

BallaRatCat Comedy celebrate four years with Tom Ballard, Oliver Clark, Peter Jones + more

BallaRatCat Comedy is celebrating their fourth birthday, and will be celebrating alongside Tom Ballard, Oliver Clark, Peter Jones, Alex Ward and more!

RUNK: Y.E.T.I

These South West Victorian cool kids have adopted their own personal version of funk infused rock-rap in their Y.E.T.I album….

Up The Guts Tour returns for 2017

1 bus, 4 bands, 12 workshops, 18 shows and a bloody long drive.

Superheist are back with a ‘heavy metal breath of fresh air’

We chat to Superheist frontman Ezekiel Ox ahead of their performance at The Barwon Club Hotel this Friday (July 7) as part of the ‘RAISE HELL’ tour and their AAA side release.

Create a Creative Future with SpotJobs Melbourne Career Expo

The 2017 Melbourne Career Expo, proudly sponsored by SpotJobs, is back for its 16th year; bringing you expert advice to help you with your current career transition.

Photo review: Holy Holy stopped by Geelong for their Paint tour

For those who made it to the Wool Exchange last Thursday (June 29) for Holy Holy’s show it really was a night to remember.

Miss Muddy, a female only obstacle course with foam, mud and colour

Miss Muddy is a 5km female fun run with colour, foam, inflatables, music, obstacles and plenty of mud and is set for Geelong this November.

Newfolk Cafe: Redefining the idea of small but beautiful

It’s been less than a month at Newfolk Cafe and Jaz Hobson already knows the names of everyone on the block, if not all their coffee orders. Residents and workers are flocking to this tiny storefront for the happy vibes as much for the friendly barista’s perfectly frothed milk.

Blues News #667

There’s a nip in the air, fogs in the morning, and the sun just doesn’t seem to have that bite any more. It’s time to get off to the Winter Blues Festival!

Pop Culture #667

Our long national nightmare is over: Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell is back. And while Australian comedy has been doing pretty well on television of late – well, judged by quantity if not quality – it’s safe to say that Mad As Hell is pretty clearly head and shoulders above the pack when it comes to making serious fun of things.

Meg Mac Announces National Tour For Debut Album ‘Low Blows’

Aussie singer-songwriter Meg Mac has announced a full-blown national tour for her upcoming debut album Low Blows out later this month.

Pierce Brothers set to perform at Uno

UNO BandRoom have just announced the Pierce Brothers will be stopping by for their World Tour.

Recycle your mugs with Little Green Corner

Little Green Corner are always finding new and simple ways to cut waste, this time with the recently launched #MUGCYCLE.

Mini-golf is returning to Melbourne’s Howler this July

Back by popular demand, Howler’s Mini Golf-O-Rama tees off in July.

Roland Tings set to play Juggernauts’ Back to School Party

UNO Danceclub and Deakin Juggernauts are partnering up and are bringing Roland Tings for a boiler room beer garden set to help kick off DIS-O-Week and the Annual Juggernauts Back to School Party.

Localles: Not A Contender

Everyone remembers the Vasco Era right? Sid and Ted O’Neil, brothers from Apollo Bay teamed up with their mate Michael Fitzgerald and took on the world playing ballsy rock n’ roll. Now in 2017, two thirds of the Vasco Era have combined forces on their new band Localles.

 

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