Dean Lewis: Same Kind Of Different

I saw Dean Lewis sing as a supporting act to a modest crowd last year and was taken back by how raw and honest his performance was. Same Kind Of Different embodies this sentiment.

Black Hatt is looking for bands for its Battle of the Bands comp

Set to take place from June 23 across 10 weeks, Black Hatt is hosting a brand new Battle of the Bands comp.

Pulp 112

Hey, everyone! Now that Easter has meandered awkwardly out of the way and the chocolate-induced comas have passed, we can all get back to work. By work, of course, I mean reading comics.

Batpiss are heading to Ballarat and Warrnambool on national album tour

Lauded Melbourne act Batpiss are continuing to charge through 2017, announcing new music and a tour to keep the momentum rolling.

Swagger Music Festival drops 2017 lineup ft. Josh Cashman, Didirri, Kyle Lionhart and more

Swagger Music Festival has locked in a roots heavy lineup, with some standout acts taking to the stage amongst their beautiful festival location.

The Drowsy Maggies, in it for the music

Sweet vocals, gentle harmonies, fiery fiddle playing and a swinging rhythm section is what you get when you see the styling of four-piece The Drowsy Maggies.

APES: Stranger than Strangers

APES are back everyone. They’re back. And with their return from their EP Helluva (2013) they bring a more refined, mature sound.

National Celtic Festival, a cultural, educational and wild affair

Celebrating some of the brightest Celtic musicians, performers, artists and poets on offer, the normally quiet bayside town of Portarlington comes alive this June for three days with the annual National Celtic Festival.

Too Heavy To Hug #663

Welcome to THTH, Forte’s premier source of all things heavy, hard, fast and metal.

Loose Tooth, Jade Imagine + Baby Blue are heading to Castlemaine for one hell of a gig this Saturday

If you’re feeling the cold of late, this gig will be sure to warm you up, with three acts each deserving of a headline spot.

Tim Rogers: An Actor Repairs

Sorrowful string arrangements ring out through my speakers and it sounds like the soundtrack to a romantic drama film when the protagonist loves the life of his life by five minutes.

The Sporting Globe is throwing a ’90s boy bands tribute party this Saturday

If you were a kid of the ’90s, you’ll know there are few things greater than dancing along to the hits of the many boy bands from that time.

Karova Lounge is throwing a Fleetwood Mac 30-year album anniversary tribute night

Ballarat favourites Karova Lounge are holding a Fleetwood Mac 30-year anniversary tribute show on July 1.

Secondhand Sessions is the album raising funds and awareness for mental health

Music production legends Secondhand Sight and Sound are using music to raise awareness for depression and anxiety.

Blues News #663

Where’s that place they reckon that if you stand there everyone you know will walk past you? It was Grand Central station, or maybe Flinders Street clocks, it doesn’t really matter.

Frenzal Rhomb is heading to Bendigo with Totally Unicorn as support

Notorious punk-rockers Frenzal Rhomb are heading to Bendigo to celebrate the release of their newest album, Hi-Vis High Tea.

Nick Skubij, the man behind the world’s most famous vampire

With a resurgence in vampire fiction and fascination with vampires, shake and stir theatre co’s adaption of Bram Stoker’s 1897 novel Dracula comes timely in showing the origins of the myths and stories, creating a dark and absorbing thriller production.

Pierce Brothers are back and better than ever

It’s been two years since we’ve heard any new music from the boys, but by the sounds of it, they’re back and better than ever. In case you missed it, Melbourne folk-pop duo Pierce Brothers are back in full swing with the announcement of their new EP ‘The Records Were Ours’.

The Sweethearts are keeping the party alive

Twenty-eight years of existing and the Sweethearts are still creating amazing opportunities for young emerging female talent in the Geelong region, with the most recent being a chance to tour through Europe to some of the world’s biggest festivals.

Unwined Cellar Bar, the wine bar worth checking out

A wine bar is the perfect place to sit back and sip on any red, white and rosé you desire, or even beer, cocktails and spirits if wish.

Review: MDRN Love

With a few line up changes and a new name, MDRN Love introduced their newest single ‘Bring Me Down’ to Geelong fans at their Barwon Club gig.

Arj Barker set for shows in Geelong, Bendigo and Warrnambool

Popular comedian Arj Barker is heading on tour again, and he’s been so kind as to take a detour from the metro cities and give regional towns some love.

Eyes Wide Open set for last show ever next week

Champions of the local Ballarat scene, Eyes Wide Open are parting ways.

Poison City Weekender Fest drops an absolute belter of a lineup

Poison City Records’ annual throwdown is back for 201, bringing a ripping lineup with it.

 

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