Brothers in Arms

Alister Turrill & the Vagabond Brothers kicked off their Workers Club residency last night – were you there? They have a couple more shows coming up at the Geelong haunt, on September 23 (with Sean Patrick) and September 30 (with Rach Brennan), to which you can make amends.

Grand Final with Gazza

So maybe Geelong didn’t make it into the Grand Final, but who really cares, as there’s still some celebrating to be done! Get your tickets to the Sporting Globe for the big day on October 3. You’ll get the chance to celebrate with Gary Ablett Jnr himself as he provides half time exclusive insights, one off memorabilia items plus autograph signing and fan photos.

My Gigs Will Go On

Mightiest of Guns launch their long-awaited album, Drink Over Your Grave, at The Eastern, Ballarat on September 19. Chris Wilson and Fiona Boyes will spend a little time at the Piping Hot Chicken Shop on September 26.

Goodies Galore

It’s time to once again withdraw some funds from your savings for the Bendigo Record, Comic & Toy Fair. Having quickly established itself as a must-attend event for pop culture lovers, the day will once again serve up thousands of records, CDs, comics, toys and pop culture treasures, along with an artists gallery and exhibits.

Izzy Losi Wants You

As you may have heard through the grapevine, local gal Izzy Losi is reaching out to the people of Geelong.

Let the Music Flow

Did you know that Australians love live music? You read it here first, buckaroos. So let’s share in the inaugural Aus Music Festival – Warrnambool together. Go on, tell that person sitting across from you on the train.

Life Is Bliss

The punk rock of Infernal Bliss is gonna eat you alive at The Karova, Ballarat on September 19. Formed in 2013, the band has been hard at it on their debut EP which they now wish to share with you. They’ll be joined by a few friends on the night, with Agent 37 warming things up from 9 p.m. The Shorts and Avora will follow before the blissful punk rockers hit the stage a touch after 11 p.m.

From Canada to Pete Murray

Byron Bay local Garrett Kato has just released his new album That Low and Lonesome Sound, and is set to embark on a 27-date tour alongside Pete Murray as well as a run of his own album launch shows.

Stiff as a Plank

Melbourne’s fearless duo, The Stiffys, have a little September present for us – new EP, Art Rock One. Since they entered the world as one being broken into two, the bodacious boogie-boarding bandits have made us believe in ourselves with their positive messages.

The Warm Hug Of Nanna

Tickets remain for Xavier Rudd & The United Nations’ show at GPAC on September 18. Having long been a solo artist, with The United Nations Rudd finds himself in new territory – in full band mode for the first time.

Geelong Marriage Equality Rally

It’s been around 11 years now of campaigning for marriage equality in Australia and the time has come around for those located in Geelong to get involved this Saturday (September 19). Speakers for the day will be Jye Cannon, Sarah Hathway, Greens Senator Janet Rice and Victorian Commissioner for Gender & Sexuality Rowena Allen. Meet at 1pm at the Little Malop Street mall and make some noise on the issue.

Birregurra Festival

How far does a couple of dollars spread? Celebrating community life, the Birregurra Festival and Art Show combines the best in local gourmet food and wine with modern agriculture and regional artists.

The Great Divide

Fresh-faced Geelong outfit Modern Divide will be headlining a show at the Worker’s Club this Saturday night, September 19. With a textured and melodic sound, the band formed early this year and made their live debut at the same venue in July.

Oktoberfest Geelong

There’s much more to Oktoberfest than just beer, we’re serious. The annual event in Germany is known for its musical entertainment just as much as its liquid entertainment. The Geelong Oktoberfest held at the Geelong Showgrounds on October 10 is no exception and features eight different performers across four stages. Get your tix now!

Blues & Roots Fundraiser

The Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival is holding a spring fundraiser/artist showcase at the Golden Vine on Sunday, September 20.

Taking a Backseat

A “rag tag bunch of scallywags” by nature, a fuzzy rock bunch of scallywags by sound. Hailing from Geelong, The Ampersands began their journey in 2014, scoring dates with the likes of Ross Wilson, Northeast Party House, Wax Witches and Joe Camilleri along their journey.

Ladies & Gentlemen, Gay Paris

Written and recorded over a period of 13 months, and set for release a little later in the month, Ladies and Gentlemen, May We Present to You: The Dark Arts is album number three from the Gay Paris clan.

QMF Emerging Artist Grant

Now in its fifth year the Queenscliff Music Festival Emerging Artist Grant aims to give much needed help to young musicians in kickstarting their career with much-needed funds to put towards recording new material and the opportunity in joining the QMF line up.

Nearing the End of the Road

Come get your fix of Papa Pilko and the Binrats and their debut album, Till the End of the Road.

NaranaFest Is Back

NaranaFest first made its appearance in 2006 and after a few years break the event is back with a vengeance.

Beyond the Valley

You know those people who bang on about Game of Thrones? Whenever they see you they ask: ‘Have you watched it yet?’ and whenever you reply in the negative, saying something along the lines of ‘I just can’t get into it’, they frustratingly, though excitedly, tell you to watch the first few episodes and you’ll be hooked.

An Evening with Tim Flannery

Mammalogist, palaeontologist, environmentalist and global warming activist Tim Flannery will take to the Castlemaine Town Hall on September 26 for a conversation on how Australia can prepare itself for a clean energy future in the light of the remarkable growth of renewables.

From Murray, with Love

Spring is here. Hoorah! Hoorah, spring is here. And now that songman Pete Murray’s fingers have thawed out, he is able to strip off a few layers and head out on the road for his bumper 30+ date ‘Yours Acoustically’ tour.

Let’s Eat, Let’s Drink

Be sure to free up the weekend of Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 because DAFT (Drink Arts Food Torquay) has a couple of massive days planned for you.

 

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