Dylan Moran brings his deadpan, witty and crackpot lyricism to Geelong

Legendary Irish comedian Dylan Moran is bringing his brand-new show Dr. Cosmos to Geelong this month, offering audiences his unique take on love, politics, misery and the everyday absurdities of life, all served with poetical panache from one of the finest comedians of his generation.

Sugar, spice and everything nice: the perfect music festival recipe

What makes a music festival a success? These days you can find amazing line-ups in diverse locations all year round, so how does any one festival manage to stand out let alone sell out?

Round up the squad for a party at Edge

Whether you’re looking for a great place to host a birthday party, reunion, or any special occasion, Edge have got you covered.

Rock O’ Cashel is a hidden gem

Tucked away, in the historic Rock O’Cashel Lane and specialising in functions, the Rock can cater exclusively for private events.

Gomez bring Liquid Skin to The Lost Lands

90’s British power band Gomez is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their second album Liquid Skin.

The Growlers: Natural Affair

The Growlers continue to shine on the goth beach they’ve created.

Coastal Jam returns to Lorne and Warrnambool this summer

During summer it does seem the coast is where it’s at, and when you see such events as the Coastal Jam it certainly reinforces that thought.

Conrad Sewell brings his ‘Big World’ tour to Geelong this January

He’s heading to Geelong’s Gateway Hotel on Thursday, January 30.

There’s some top-notch food on offer at Little Creatures’ BIG Festival

In addition to The Hot Chicken Project, the Big Eats include Wah Bah, Timboon Ice Cream and a pop-up Veggie Bar, as well as the Creatures Canteen, to fully showcase elements of Geelong’s burgeoning foodie scene.

Golden Plains just dropped one helluva lineup for 2020

It’s a pearler.

There’s a new local in Geelong

If you’ve been looking for a little slice of heaven in East Geelong, this is it.

APRA AMCOS are coming to Meet the Locals

The next instalment in The Meet the Locals series is set to take over Beav’s Bar Thursday 31 October from 5:45pm.

The Growlers are heading to the Torquay Hotel

The tour is destined to be a travelling circus of colour, movement and sound.

Matt Corby, Hermitude and Dune Rats announced for Party in the Paddock 2020

Bringing the beat and the magic back to Tasmanian music-lovers in 2020, Party in the Paddock have just revealed a massive lineup for their eighth edition next February.

Chitra is one of a kind

Drawing on elements of rock’n’roll, contemporary indie-rock, classic singer-songwriter, and a hint of blues and country twang, twenty-two-year-old local musician Chitra is taking the music industry by storm, making a distinct step forward in her musical trajectory with her latest and second single ‘A Kind’.

Riverboats Music Festival returns for 2020 with Bernard Fanning and Something for Kate

Nestled on the banks of the Murray River under the hot summer sun, some of the best Australian acts converge on Riverboats stage.

Worst for Weather: Listen Out Melbourne 2019

80km/h winds forced the temporary closure of the main stage and continued to blow a gale against stage screens and crowds.

The One Day Sale Frenzy returns to Geelong

It’s time to break out the sensible shoes and loosen your purse strings; the annual Sidewalk Sales (aka Geelong’s largest sale day) is back for another year.

London Topaz announces headline show at the Evelyn Hotel

With a solid string of releases such as ‘Hideout’, ‘Your Eyes’, ‘Stay’, and the newly released ‘Back To Life’, London Topaz has caught the attention of dance music enthusiasts globally.

David Bridie will be bringing The Wisdom Line live performance to our region

David Bridie is one of Australia’s most prolific and respected songwriters, and his sixth solo album release The Wisdom Line is an immersive multimedia project exploring themes of Melbourne, asylum, home, the transience of our relationships, and trying to make genuine connections in an interconnected world where everyone is talking on their phones.

Kid Congo Powers takes on River Rocks Rehab

Congo and the Near Death Experience appear for two Australian dates this year, the RRR being their final show, so we thought we better sit down and chat with the absolute legend.

Kyle Lionhart: From the Beach to the Country

From Byron Bay busker to Nashville recording artist, the lion is taking over the pride, but what we want to know is, what’s the magical ingredient we’re missing?

The nominees of the 2019 Music Victoria Awards have been announced

Cast your vote now!

Party your little Loch Harts out with Baked Beans

With a recent string of shows along the east coast and past festival performances at the likes of Kennedys Creek, Baked Beans are keen to get back on the stage and share some of the tracks from their sophomore record, due out soon through Flightless Records.

 

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