Getting to know Manchester’s indie foursome Larkins

For fans of The 1975.

Jerry Stiller, comedian and Seinfeld actor, dies at 92

The news was confirmed by his son, Ben Stiller.

Local governments have launched a regional youth-based leadership program

Apply before May 15.

Here’s how you can support the blues community right now

You can even go in the running to win a one of a kind Blues Train Guitar, valued at over $1000, when you sign up to become a Blues Train Member.

Dave Grohl compares new Foo Fighters album to David Bowie’s ‘Let’s Dance’

The legendary rocker spilt the beans on the next Foo Fighters LP.

The Give Geelong Appeal is raising funds to help our community stay connected

Running across three days, Thursday 14, Friday 15, and Saturday 16 May, all funds raised by the appeal will help your community stay connected, stay together and stay strong.

Dan Andrews announces “cautious next steps” for easing Victoria’s restrictions

Victoria will not follow Scott Morrison’s three-step plan.

Little Richard, the musical giant

RIP.

Daniel Johns receives $470K settlement from News Corp

The former Silverchair frontman took News Corp to court last year, and has been awarded $470,000, with the media corporation ordered to cover Johns’ legal costs of up to $300,000, along with a $170,000 payout.

Watch Crowded House perform ‘Something So Strong’ in lockdown

With touring plans currently on hold as the coronavirus pandemic continues, the band have been making the most of their time in isolation.

Peter O’Doherty and Reg Mombassa release Great South Road

The first Dog Trumpet album since 2013.

‘Shout A Barwon Health Healthcare Worker A Coffee’ campaign has raised more than $12,000

The simple gesture fuelling nurses and healthcare workers during COVID-19.

Melbourne zoos are still live-streaming their adorable animals

If those Monday blues are getting you down, some Victorian zoos are here to brighten your day.

Upstate Studios are live streaming classes for free every Monday in May

Strong, sweaty and full of good vibes.

Arnott’s release recipe for iconic Iced Vovo — with a Mother’s Day twist

Mum’s going to love you.

Watch this hilarious Aussie metalhead whip up a mean chilli con carne

Fully Cooked!

Gerard Way, Coldplay, Rita Ora and more are auctioning off one-of-a-kind backbacks for Support Act

Bid on one-off designed bags by the world’s biggest musicians for charity.

Festival juggernaut says ‘test event’ will be the best chance at getting Aussie festivals back

Big Day Out founder Ken West has penned an open letter about the state of the Australian music industry amid the coronavirus pandemic that suggests a “test event” would be local music festivals’ best chance of moving forward.

Furphy are running a virtual pub experience every Friday night this month

Giving people the chance to revisit the comforting normality of Friday night pub-life.

The region’s largest and most picturesque running event is going virtual

The Great Ocean Road Running Festival was due to be held in Lorne and Apollo Bay.

Daniel Radcliffe, David Beckham and more are reading the first Harry Potter novel on Spotify

Available through Wizarding World and Spotify

Melbourne International Film Festival announces online showcase for 2020

The reimagined celebration of film online will feature a number of special events running across MIFF’s original 2020 dates, August 6 – 23, allowing ‘festival-goers’ to stream the program from their own homes for the very first time.

Triple j Unearthed announce grants for emerging artists

Now’s the time to level up!

Prolific gig photographer Zo Damage announces new initiative to support Melbourne’s live music scene

For over a decade, Zo Damage has been capturing Melbourne’s live music scene from the frontlines.

 

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