‘Hair’ The Musical Brings Flower Power to Geelong

50 years after it first sent Australian audiences on a trip, ‘Hair’ is bringing its peace-and-love message to Geelong for a limited run of shows this September.

Box Hill Institute and Sing Sing East studio are giving away free studio time

Imagine recording your next single, EP or album on the SSL desk that musical legends Paul Kelly, INXS, Kiss, Lady Gaga, Elvis Costello, and Mark Ronson have all recorded on…

Rocket Science reveal a cosmic, post-punk, fever dream new album

After 10 years lost in space, Rocket Science has finally landed with a hot new album for us earth-dwellers to enjoy.

Melted returns for 2019

After such success in its first year, Victoria’s newest heavy and alternative music festival, Melted Festival, will return to the Barwon Club Hotel this year.

The Workers Club are hosting Songs in The Key of Springfield this week

Song singing, quote slinging and nostalgia explosions.

Good Things Festival announces its return for 2019

With the lineup still sworn to secrecy, we have got the dates for you to pencil in your diary.

The Teskey Brothers: Good humour, a solid-as-a-rock bond and awesome chops

Forget the notion of the difficult second album; these lads have nailed it which will please their growing fan base.

The Barwon Club have revealed the anticipated River Rocks lineup

The line-up for River Rocks has been released, whether the world was ready for it or not.

The Meredith 2019 lineup is finally here

What. A. Cracker.

The MIFF Travelling Showcase returns

While not every city is getting the same collection of films, with such a wide-ranging and eclectic line-up there’s bound to be something worth a watch whatever your taste in cinema.

Press Club are bringing their new album ‘Wasted Energy’ to Torquay

It’s safe to say Press Club is a band that has been consistently killing it since the release of their debut single ‘Headwreck’ back in 2017.

Pulp 170

With the recent announcement that DC is closing their Vertigo imprint in 2020, I thought it would be appropriate to go back and look at one of the few major Vertigo titles I haven’t read – Shade, the Changing Man, written by Peter Milligan (Human Target, Hellblazer) and drawn by Chris Bachalo (Death: The High Cost of Living).

Pop Culture #721

How do you solve a problem like Tarantino?

Jack River is one of the ripest musical talents on the vine

We caught up with Jack (real name Holly Rankin) ahead of Grapevine Gathering 2019 to talk about her favourite parts of performing, her year in review and some of her best (worst) festival memories…

Another one bites the dust

Stampsy is the Music Director and Drive Announcer at Krock in Geelong

Deakin and GPAC join forces for a creative future

Creativity has never been more valued by individuals, society, and employers, and it’s increasingly clear that creative workers play an important role in driving economic, social and cultural development – especially here in Geelong.

CLOSED: Calvin Harris, Armin Van Buuren & Alison Wonderland lead the huge Festival X lineup… and we’ve got some tickets to give away

Whether you’re into dance, hip-hop or pop – get ready – as this is THE music festival to kickstart your summer and to celebrate with your friends.

SAFIA’s Story Is Just Beginning

While their 2016 debut ‘Internal’ brought them success in the ARIA charts, reaching number 2, nominations for both the ARIAs and the J Awards, and two ARIA certified gold singles, SAFIA’s sophomore album, ‘Story’s Start or End’, is the piece that will define the group.

Patti Smith and Crowded House lead Bluesfest lineup for 2020

While it seems like only yesterday that Jack Johnson, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, and the likes took to the stage at this year’s Bluesfest, now comes the first lineup announcement for 2020′s instalment of the renowned festival… and it is a doozey!

The Attics 7 Favourite Things To Do Off The Feed

Drawing inspiration from society’s toxic relationship with social media, Colac born and bred dream-pop outfit The Attics new track ‘Instant Feed’ explores the intent behind curating our lives for social media.

Too Heavy To Hug #721

By the time you read this, the new Slipknot album will have been released and the new Tool album will only be about two weeks away.

Melbourne’s greatest Springfieldian doom band are back

Dr Colossus are fucking back with their newest single ‘66&6’; the ominous and brutal number which is inspired by none other than Rod and Todd Flanders.

Y Street: Get Lost

There are no potholes and no speed bumps on this road, only the smoothest ride with a bit of throttle.

Lloyd Spiegel: Cut and Run

‘Cut And Run’ showcases yet again the extreme capabilities and mastery of Lloyds creative mind, delving into delicate realities through his music.

 

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