The new era of Ash Grunwald

Ash Grunwald will appear at Queenscliff Music Festival this November, during which he will also mentor newcomer Cooper Lower through the Alison McKenzie Mentor Program.

Hold//Fire release debut album

Hold//Fire return to the Barwon Club after a run of recent Geelong shows on October 25 to celebrate the release of The Space in Between, supported by The Wonder and Geelong alt-rockers Hiddenite.

Climate Change… don’t think it won’t affect you at some stage.

So what are the impacts for us on the Bellarine and Surf Coasts?

The REAL Notebook On Love?

Musing from Stampsy, the Music Director and Drive Announcer at Krock in Geelong

Too Heavy To Hug #725

The recent speech-slash-rant delivered by Swedish teenage puppet Greta Thunberg to the United Nations Climate Change summit made headlines all over the world, then it became a death metal mash-up, and now it has been turned into a full-blown death metal single.

The nominated artists have been revealed for the 2019 ARIA Awards

The countdown to the 2019 ARIA Awards in partnership with YouTube Music is on, with just seven weeks to go.

Pulp 174

This week, I’ve picked up volume one of the new era of Thor, God of Thunder Reborn – hopefully the first of many trades in the latest chapter of Jason Aaron’s epic Thor saga.

Tremorverse Records have released their second compilation album featuring Melbourne five-piece Diamonds of Neptune

We sit down with the band following Two’s release.

Real Estate that rocks: Up close with Kieron Hunter from Barry Plant

Specialising in real estate for sale, Kieron Hunter (a licensed Estate Agent & Auctioneer) is our number one choice when we’re thinking about real estate that rocks! We sit down with Kieron to discuss his journey from the local music scene to becoming the King of Highton.

Where to go when you’re craving a big brekky

This region sure knows how to serve up some decadent meals that are worth stumbling out of bed for.

The Darkness: Easter Is Cancelled

You can quite easily fall in love with this album for the extremities and theatrical nature, but if you’re after something more serious you won’t find anything here.

Land of Plenty Offer Plenty of Talent

Hip hop superstar, Illy co-headlines with Sydney coast boys, Ocean Alley, and are joined by Briggs, Alex The Astronaut, Slowly Slowly, Ocean Grove, and current ARIA number 1 record holder Tones and I, Eliott, DRMNGNOW, Jack Botts, Heard Instinct Collective, Pick of the Crop winner, Charlie Mccosh and straight fire sets from killer DJs.

Tennyson King is bringing all the energy back to Australia this November for the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival

A high energy and mesmerizing live performer playing music that has the emotional sweetness of the blues with a rock and roll sensibility, this folk-rocker is definitely one artist you need to know about.

Blues News #725

This month the Sleepy Hollow Blues Club is highlighting some of our local talent with the Wayne Jury Four headlining their monthly session.

It’s a long way to the shop with This Way North & Tuck Shop Ladies

This tour will be like the Tour De France, but better because there are no bicycles, it’s not just for men and there will be lots of bloody great music. We chat to both bands ahead of the tour.

Sam Phay: Botanical

The 1.20-minute title track of Sam Phay’s debut EP, ‘Botanical’, transport you into the centre of a dense, colourful botanical garden, leading you along a winding path of creativity and stunning landscapes.

Tourbus Entertainment is Geelong’s answer to a cutting-edge music store

Whether you’re searching for your dream guitar, need new drum skins, or just an affordable ukulele, the team at Tourbus Entertainment are here to help you.

Thandi Phoenix heads to Festival X ahead of her debut EP

If you don’t know the name Thandi Pheonix, it won’t be long before you do.

Wax’o Paradiso are hosting the Ballarat International Foto Biennale closing night party

With a penchant for Australiana psychedelia, they will be bringing their disco remixes to a one-off dance party amidst the art at The Mining Exchange.

Bad//Dreems: Doomsday Ballet

‘Doomsday Ballet’, as its name suggests encompasses both the light and the shade of Bad//Dreems, showing what else the band have to offer.

Three years on and The Lost Lands continue to ignite the festival lover in everyone

From humble beginnings in 2016, to now celebrating their third year this November, the Lost Lands has become one of Australia’s leading festival for families, enabling people of all ages to share a wild and wonderful experience with each other, and engage positively with the best in music, art, installations, entertainment, food, and wine.

Western United FC have joined at the A-League, bringing home games to Geelong and Ballarat

Be a part of history by attending the first home game, Saturday the 19th of October against last seasons premiers, Perth Glory, at GMHBA stadium.

Beavs Got Talent returns for Season 2 this November

Five heats, one semi-final, and one champion – did I forget to mention over $3000 in prizes?

a day on the green brings Cold Chisel to Geelong

Cold Chisel’s Geelong performance will be particularly special, with supports from music legend Paul Kelly, Perth rockers Birds of Tokyo and Geelong alternative rock band Magic Dirt.

 

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