Calling all Victorians in the live music industry who want to build their business!

A golden opportunity awaits.

Experience the Market at its liveliest on Queen Victoria’s Ultimate Foodie Tour

This one’s for all you foodies out there!

Pivot Summit 2019: Experience The Future

This year Pivot Summit is moving beyond the surface and will look at some of the darker impacts of technology and why we need to be smarter about how we incorporate it into our lives, embracing the theme ‘Tech vs Humanity’.

William Crighton embarks on his first headline solo tour

In April, Crighton is bringing these gothic re-imagining’s of rural Australia on tour again, this time trying it out solo for the first time for a stripped back and intimate series of performances.

Dust Bolt: Trapped In Chaos

What would you get if you took bands like Overkill, Exodus, Forbidden and Testament out of their respective inception times, froze them all inanimate and then woke them up in 2019 updated them on the state of the world and told them to write an album?

Scyphozoan: Self-titled EP

Scyphozoan’s self-titled EP is a truly promising effort.

New Years Day: Unbreakable

Unbreakable as an album very much reflects its title- it is as solid as they come.

Laura Imbruglia: Scared of You

Just because she is the sibling of an iconic Australian songstress, doesn’t mean Laura Imbruglia has had any help on her way to the top.

Geelong’s well-loved Famous Will drops debut

We chat to Frontman Will Gardiner.

Young Henrys present Best Served Loud

A string of FREE monthly gigs showcasing the best in local talent, in some of our favourite venues, throughout the great state of Victoria.

Nathan Seeckts and his journey to The Heart Of The City

Fitting to the music’s Americana sound, the journey to Nathan Seeckts’ new album, ‘The Heart Of The City’ has been a grassroots affair.

LIVE: By The Meadow 2019

Before I go into the musical highlights of my weekend I want to quickly point something out. Meredith has their own unique dynamic via the option of punters bringing couches to the stage, Kennedy’s Creek has their own vibe through the crowd operated fire pits… By The Meadow has a fucking cinema.

Get egg-cited: Only Mine hand-made chocolates has dropped their Easter range!

Treat yourself and your family this Easter. Chocolate is always worth it.

Easter is this month, here’s where to get your hot x buns

We love a good hot x bun, and we love nothing better than when it’s made by a local business.

Nominations are now open for Geelong Youth Awards 2019

Do you know a young person aged 12 – 25 who is making a big difference in our community?

The Spiegeltent premieres in Geelong this year

A world-class line up of cabaret, comedy and music at Johnstone Park from 30 May – 23 June 2019.

Music Victoria announce 2019 ‘Advocate, Support, Create’ Membership Drive including new member benefits, prizes and more!

Over a span of ten days Music Victoria will begin their 2019 membership drive with huge benefits and prizes for new and returning members.

Geelong’s well-loved Famous Will drops debut EP

Featuring nine captivating songs, Famous Will takes us back to the time when all music had meaning

Applications are now open for the Live Music Professionals program

With applications now open, venue owners and managers, band bookers and independent promoters are encouraged to apply for the free professional business development program.

You Am I are bringing their Spinal Tap covers show to Ballarat

Catch them at Karova Lounge in Ballarat on April 10

Ian Moss: Live at The Capital Theatre

An experience worthy of your eyes and ears.

Splendour in the Grass announce juicy 2019 lineup ft. Chance The Rapper, Childish Gambino and homegrown psych-rockers Tame Impala

The 19th annual Splendour in the Grass returns to its forever home at North Byron Parklands from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 July, serving up one of the biggest and boldest music and arts moments to hit your calendar in 2019.

Tom Christie: Canopy

Tom Christie’s Canopy is a dream-pop experience for fans of Tropical Strength and Tame Impala.

Nathan Seeckts: The Heart Of The City

It’s cool to get to hear him with a bigger studio sound, with electric guitars and different instruments in the mix, but at the end of the day, the guy is a storyteller, and it’s his vivid lyricism delivered by his gravel-filled-yet-emotional voice that’ll get you into this album.

 

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