On Diamond have dropped their self-titled debut

The angelic and diverse tunes matched with lead singer, Lisa Salvo’s euphonious voice makes this album back-to-back eargasms.

Ball Park Music can’t get enough of each other

When Ball Park Music met at University in Brisbane, Myspace was still a thing. That’s how long it’s been. Dean Hanson doesn’t think the band has changed much since then.

Heighten your senses at Geelong After Dark

They say the best of life happens when the sun goes down, and with Geelong after Dark returning for another night of mystery, mirth, and madness this May, we couldn’t agree more.

The project connecting Geelong musicians to their town and music icons

It’s clear the Aussie music scene is filled to the brim with amazing talent, especially with Melbourne having been dubbed the live music capital of the world, but it’s no secret that it’s a difficult industry to crack.

Calling all emerging artists, it’s time to enter the Brackets Art Prize

CHYA are thrilled to announce that they’ve teamed up with Analogue Academy and Creative Geelong to bring you the inaugural Brackets Art Prize.

Awaken I Am: The Beauty In Tragedy

Set for release on Oakley’s birthday April 26, The Beauty In Tragedy sees Awaken I Am take their whole sound into tender, anthemic, brave new territories, and is an unquestionably rich conceptualisation of what beauty can come from tragedy

Ron and his higgledy-piggledy giggle-dy

On his first Australian tour, the laid back comedian weaves a story with his unique voice.

There’s a new gelateria coming to Geelong

The magic in these tubs is made on site daily, by creating your favourite classics into something a little more out of the ordinary.

There’s a month-long festival coming to Queenscliff this winter

So far we can expect performances by Archie Roach, Clare Bowditch and Dan Sultan, whisky and gin masterclasses, Winter Solstice Fire Sculptures and many more experiences.

Childish Gambino, SZA and more announce Splendour In The Grass sideshow dates

Splendour In The Grass tickets sold out in a matter of hours this year, so best not to wait around on these ones.

Skegss + The Chats are heading to Torquay Hotel next week

You’re gonna have a hard time trying to find a better night out than a crusty chicken shnitty, cold draught beer and live set from these acts.

The Splendour in the Grass Sideshows for 2019 are here

Grab a pen and start marking these in your diary!

Burger Inc are donating 100% of their takings to the Good Friday Appeal

This year the team are aiming to raise $8000 alone from the day.

Here are a few things to do this Easter long weekend

The Easter long weekend is fast approaching, and although staying home living off chocolate for three days may sound appealing, we have some events that will make you ditch the crème egg coma.

Pulp 161

Pulp is ready and waiting to blow your socks off with another excellent superheroic story that to be honest, I’d completely forgotten about.

The Drop Bears announce new single for Christchurch shootings Charity

Melbourne’s successful punk rock band, the Drop Bears are proud to present a new single, with all proceeds being donated towards the victims and families of the Christchurch mosque massacre.

Pop Culture #712

The sad thing about the latest version of Pet Sematary is that it’s not a new adaptation of the Stephen King novel, but rather a remake of the 1989 film.

Bells is back as Rip Curl turn 50

The Rip Curl Pro returns to Bells Beach next week for another action-packed Easter weekend.

Dean Lewis: Australia’s new favourite voice to sing along with.

Sydney’s Dean Lewis shares the story of his debut album, A Place We Knew, as well as the evolution of his live performance and the challenge of competing against himself in the industry spotlight.

City Stars in Song

Three well-known Australian musicians have mentored three local unsigned solo performers and a band as part of Connecting Song, with Geelong as the star.

Celebrate Good Friday with a Carpark Jam

If you can’t eat meat then come feel da beat this good Friday, for under thirty dollars.

Blues News #712

Before I get into the gigs this fortnight, take some time on the 15th of April to think about Bessie Smith.

What’s on in Ballarat

Ballarat is growing by the day with plenty of growth out to the West

Too Heavy To Hug #712

If you’re looking for something to do, and somewhere to go on Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5 then I strongly suggest you consider planning a pilgrimage to what is sure to become Australia’s premier true metal festival, Blacken Open Air Festival.

 

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