The Drop is returning to Torquay in 2019

Save the date!

Queenscliff Music Festival 2018

QMF breathes life back into the weary heart just when the working year seems a little too long.

In Hearts Wake return for the Summer Setlist Tour

Wouldn’t it be great if bands could bypass nailing a setlist and let the fans handle it?

Too Heavy To Hug #704

Progressive death metal can be hit and miss and Rivers of Nihil have definitely hit the mark with their third album, Where Owls Know My Name.

What's on in Ballarat

Lime Cordiale are on their way to Ballarat as the year rockets towards its end.

Think Patagonia for Christmas this year

I have two rules for Christmas shopping this summer… buy environmentally friendly and buy local (and good karma will bring you lots of waves this summer).

Blues News #704

In Geelong, the end of year blues event is the Bluestone Blues Festival, so here’s a rundown on what we can expect…

Pulp 153

This time around, I’ve picked up Titans Volume One: The Return of Wally West, written by Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy) and drawn by Brett Booth (Backlash) and Norm Rapmund (Teen Titans).

Pop Culture #704

With Christmas right around the corner, there’s been a sudden flood of new DVD and blu-ray titles hitting store shelves.

A cereal and cream bar has landed in the region

Cereal Society was a little idea that has quickly grown to be what you see today – a little retro van serving up cereal art.

Alpha Hall: Omens

Ballarat’s own Alpha Hall have made landing with the release of their debut album, Omens – a hypnotic album with psychedelic and mesmerising tracks.

Riley Catherall: Venture In Vain

If ‘Venture In Vain’ is anything to go off of, Catherall has a very promising future in the music industry.

David Bowie: Glastonbury 2000 (Live)

Glastonbury 2000 allows you to experience and relive the magic of David Bowie; what more could you want!

Ace Frehley: Spaceman

Kicking thing off with ‘Without You I’m Nothing’, Ace instantly shows he’s not a spent force with an upbeat rocking track, great riffing and some catchy, relaxed vocals.

Taking Back Sunday en route to Unify Gathering 2019

With the release of Twenty, a compilation of the New York alt-rocker’s biggest hits over their two decade tenure, frontman Adam Lazzara agrees it’s a time to reflect and to rejoice.

Feed your creativity at The Gordon

The Gordon continues to develop and inspire hundreds of students with their creative vocations.

The Lost Lands 2018

I could not have imagined a music festival having such wide appeal, whether you’re 6 or 60 (or more), but they do!

Bloc Party | Silent Alarm Tour

You can bet that the album was played in every car on the way home.

Beyond The Valley Going Above and Beyond This Year!

The real ‘stars’ of this festival will be Canberra boys, Safia.

Music Victoria Cultivating the Careers of Women in the Music Industry

It’s all about finding the right people that need to get to that next point in their career.

John Mayer is bringing his world tour to Australia

His first tour down under since 2014.

Xavier Rudd is heading to Leura Park Estate

Some refreshing news for this scorching Friday!

By The Meadow returns for 2019

By the Meadow is back for its sixth edition and has shared details of its upcoming festival lineup in the Otways, namedropping three awesome local artists.

Three more sleeps until The Pleasure Garden takes over Catani Garden’s

This year is particularly special with the Garden’s bloom to the tune of FIVE distinctive and immersive arenas, each one playing host to a carefully curated selection of artists.

 

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