7 November 2015
There’s just enough time left in the year for Dan Sultan to do one last lap of the country. Born in Williamstown, Sultan was raised in the city and the Northern Territory town of Yuendumu. Aided by a John Butler Seed Fund, the songman released his debut album, Homemade Biscuits, in 2006. These days he is a multi-ARIA winner.
7 November 2015
Joyfully remembering making bad decisions, falling in love and getting lost, ‘Good Times’ is the latest shiny single from hard-working, hard-playing seven-piece folk revivalists The Bon Scotts. And yes, it’s the first taste of a forthcoming album, due for release early 2016.
6 November 2015
Tickets remain for Jimmy Carr’s Geelong show at Costa Hall on January 29. Before discovering he was well-suited for comedy, Carr attended Cambridge University, graduating with a 2:1 degree in Political Science. According to his website, his ‘Funny Business’ tour will be: a) packed with jokes; b) rude and offensive; and c) a great night out. All of which you would want in a comedy gig.
6 November 2015
It has come to the time when we can start looking ahead at what is coming up in 2016, and the Ballarat Beer Festival is definitely worth a mention. The festival will once again serve up a generous selection of craft beers, as well as information sessions on the brewing process and food matching.
6 November 2015
Time to grab a pen, pencil or whatever writing material closest to you and start circling what bands you want to see as the Falls Festival playing times are here. Consider it an early Christmas present from the Falls team.
5 November 2015
Nutella. Is there anything in life as perfect as the contents of this jar? We all love the chocolaty goodness it offers, and now we can love the wrapper that little bit more with Myer in Geelong giving customers the chance to personalise their Nutella jar wrapper.
5 November 2015
Canary will make their Geelong debut at the Workers Club on November 6 in support of new single, ‘Here We Go’. The band formed back in 2007 when songwriter Matthew Kenneally had the audacity to have a beatboxing trumpet player and an eccentric violinist join him for a few songs in Northcote.
5 November 2015
Here it is, folks, the line-up for the 2016 Riverboats Music Festival. The lovely Missy Higgins leads the way at the festival’s fifth outing, along with the equally lovely You Am I.
4 November 2015
Festival season is well and truly in the air, and for those with a touch of green in your heart Beechworth’s annual Celtic Festival is for you. Unfortunately there was not a great deal of information available at the time of writing; however, apparently 2015 will bring with it a new format of entertainment and celebration in the Celtic spirit.
4 November 2015
It’s time for one final big look at the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival, set to take place across November 5, 6, 7 & 8.
3 November 2015
How about that Golden Plains line-up, hey? What, you’re one of the three people who haven’t heard about it? Let me fill you in then.
3 November 2015
Once upon a time, Fremantle’s heavy nu-jazz quartet Kashikoi and electronic hip hop trio Child’s Play shared a bill together. ‘You’re a bit of alright’, said one to the other, a feeling that was reciprocated, and so they decided to collaborate.
2 November 2015
As you may have heard through the grapevine, local gal Izzy Losi is reaching out to the people of Geelong. And it’s not because she is a handsy person, it’s because she wants them to be a part of her new EP. The band have just announced a Pozible campaign to help them on their way to creating a new EP. It marks a massive return for the band who have been quiet for the past few years, and if you love supporting local, talented musicians this is your chance: http://www.pozible.com/project/198952.
2 November 2015
When we said goodbye to the Pyramid Rock Festival, we perhaps didn’t think our little music hearts could love again. But then we met Beyond the Valley.
2 November 2015
Ballarat muso and radio host Matt Malone isn’t content with just being a muso and radio host and so he has assembled a live showcase of experimental music called The Radical Audio Temple.
2 November 2015
Tickets remain for 10cc’s show at Bendigo’s Ulumbarra Theatre this Saturday, October 31. Apparently the band got their name after UK Records founder Jonathan King had a dream about a successful band with the name 10cc, although there is an alternative theory that I am not going to tell you here. Annoying, right?
1 November 2015
Early 2016 will bring with it a regional tour from Guy Sebastian. From talent show contestant to talent show judge, Guy Sebastian has crammed a whole lot into his career – over 10 top ten singles, multi-platinum albums, platinum and gold certifications and over three million album sales.
1 November 2015
Katie Noonan returns to Castlemaine early next month, and she is bringing along Vanguard with her. The ARIA-winning singer, who we first became familiar with through pop-rock outfit george, has assembled the familiar faces of Stu Hunter and Declan Kelly of The Captains, along with PJ Koopman, for the new project.
31 October 2015
The Sweethearts are one of the longest running and talented bunch that we can think of, so we’re pretty darn excited they’re putting together a live release. The album is on its way, recordings are being done as we speak and if you’re not the most patient person, head long to https://vimeo.com/119490941 and watch the promo for the band’s ‘Heart & Soul’ TV show to air on ABC3.
31 October 2015
Through highs and lows, rocker Jon Stevens has soldiered on. Released recently is Woman, his first solo album since 2011. It also marks the first time Stevens has been in a studio since the recording of The Dead Daisies debut in 2013.
31 October 2015
Well, we gave this a quick mention last issue but because we do our best to stay true to our word, here is a bigger write-up about the upcoming Suttons Birthday Weekend Festival. In celebration of its first birthday, Suttons has lined up four days of music, kicking off November 12.
30 October 2015
The Witching Hour will join BØG, Merchant, Tusk, Lowpoint, Sapphira’s Wall and She Beast for a massive Halloween show at Bendigo’s Music Man this Saturday night, October 31. Dylan Joel hits Geelong’s Workers Club on October 31, while The Go Set make Geelong’s Barwon Club their home on October 31. November 1 delivers Tex Perkins to Geelong’s Workers Club and Carus Thompson to the Lorne Hotel.
30 October 2015
Ghosts and ghouls will come out to play at Ballarat’s Karova on October 31 when the venue opens its doors for a little Halloween bash. Or should that be Helloween bash? No, Halloween bash will do. Hometown heroes The Murlocs have been entrusted to provide the songs and scares for the night.
30 October 2015
Last call for the inaugural Aus Music Festival – Warrnambool, people. Focusing on music and songs “made and played in Australia”, Aus Music Festival – Warrnambool will feature a series of ticketed concerts featuring local and visiting performers.
