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The Eastern is hosting Ballarat’s favourite day fest Kick Out The Jams

The fourth instalment takes place on May 18.

The Spiegeltent Geelong have dropped their full program for 2019

There’s everything from circus and comedy, to cabaret, music and dance ensembles.

Big Bells and JJ wins the title

What a day, what a contest. Bells had thrown up the most challenging waves in decades. Its reputation was enhanced for another generation of surfers around the world.

Emperor live at 170 Russel

Thanks to Soundworks and Direct Touring for doing what those before them couldn’t (or wouldn’t?) ever do!

Four Lions: Hard Days

If you’re a fan of Americana Rock acts such as Wilco, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and Bruce Springsteen then boy, do I have a band for you.

Gonzo: Do It Better Again

The first taste of music we’ve had from them since their move up to Melbourne last year and it’s chock full of steezy analogue rockin’ goodness.

The Lonesomes: Paranoia Destroyer

Queensland rockers The Lonesomes have just put out their debut EP Paranoia Destroyer – four tracks of low-tone guitar riff-age, gravely vocals and an amped up pace.

Alex Lahey: The Best of Luck Club

Melbourne based musician Alex Lahey has returned with her second album The Best of Luck Club, following up from her successful debut album I Love You Like A Brother (2017).

The Surf Coast’s Rocky Road Festival is back again

Anything that celebrates the marshmellow, nut, cherry and chocolate creation of the Rocky Road sounds like a pretty good time to us.

The Lonesomes have dropped their EP ‘Paranoia Destroyer’

We sit down with Geelong born and bred vocalist and drummer Matt Callan of Queensland rockers The Lonesomes to discuss their new EP, Paranoia Destroyer.

Ballarat Heritage Weekend returns this May

There’s no town quite like Ballarat, and the annual Heritage Weekend is back again to prove it.

There’s a new business serving up specialty coffee on Victoria’s Surf Coast in a unique, mobile fashion

From Little Things, Big Things Grow…

Dope Lemon announces first headline tour in three years

The side project of Angus Stone announced his return with brand new single ‘Hey You’.

GPAC are hosting a double bill of documentary theatre

Family drama unfolds, and the tension between patriotism and racism is revealed in the double bill performance of Stardust and The Mission, featuring two regular Aussies with remarkable tales, when it arrives at GPAC for two days this May.

The Barwon Club are hosting a Winter Solstice Festival

Using artists from the Geelong area, The BC team will create a space in the venue akin to mini art exhibitions, covering as many walls as possible with installations, banners, projections, glitch art and more for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Kings of Metal King Parrot are off again for a run of regional Victoria shows

From the unique rap-influenced aggressive vocals of Black Rheno singer, Ryan Miller, the beast mode of Frankenbok, the cleaner stylings of Mason and the true Aussie fuse of genre-bending stylings from the Parrots, newbies to the audience can expect a wild ride, particularly with their 2018 ARIA-nominated album, ‘Ugly Produce’ filling the set list.

RocKabul is the documentary about Afghanistan’s first metal band, and is screening in Geelong this month

Filmmaker Travis Beard examines youth identity and freedom of expression in Afghanistan.

Byron Bay Bluesfest 2019

I have wanted to check out Bluesfest for years now so I was absolutely stoked that the 30th Anniversary also doubled as my first year, especially with the stacked lineup they’d come pulled together.

Lash 78 unveil their debut EP

We sit down with local sister duo Lash 78.

Melbourne after-dark pop darlings Ferla get personal

About all things personal, the album condenses a tumultuous year of Giuliano Ferla’s life into 39 minutes of music and lyrics. We chat to Giuliano Ferla ahead of their album tour this month.

There’s a new festival focused on stopping sexual assault & domestic violence

Full Stop Fest, a day filled with fourteen punk, rock and metal bands spread over two stages at the Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood.

Forte’s top acts from Groovin’ The Moo 2019

There’s nothing like a low of eight degrees, darkness and long drives to regional Victoria to test your faith in live music as you wait, shivering, for the next band to take the stage in the Bendigo showgrounds.

Results are in: Pill testing saves lives at music festivals

Good news for the Aus music industry!

 

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