Riverboats Music Festival returns for 2020 with Bernard Fanning and Something for Kate

Nestled on the banks of the Murray River under the hot summer sun, some of the best Australian acts converge on Riverboats stage.

Get ready to party at Teesdale Celebrates

Headlining the festival fun will be the eight-person Melbourne ska band Loonee Tunes, who will bring funky rhythms and a taste of Jamaica, that’s guaranteed to get punters up and about.

David Bridie will be bringing The Wisdom Line live performance to our region

David Bridie is one of Australia’s most prolific and respected songwriters, and his sixth solo album release The Wisdom Line is an immersive multimedia project exploring themes of Melbourne, asylum, home, the transience of our relationships, and trying to make genuine connections in an interconnected world where everyone is talking on their phones.

Kid Congo Powers takes on River Rocks Rehab

Congo and the Near Death Experience appear for two Australian dates this year, the RRR being their final show, so we thought we better sit down and chat with the absolute legend.

Party your little Loch Harts out with Baked Beans

With a recent string of shows along the east coast and past festival performances at the likes of Kennedys Creek, Baked Beans are keen to get back on the stage and share some of the tracks from their sophomore record, due out soon through Flightless Records.

The new era of Ash Grunwald

Ash Grunwald will appear at Queenscliff Music Festival this November, during which he will also mentor newcomer Cooper Lower through the Alison McKenzie Mentor Program.

Hold//Fire release debut album

Hold//Fire return to the Barwon Club after a run of recent Geelong shows on October 25 to celebrate the release of The Space in Between, supported by The Wonder and Geelong alt-rockers Hiddenite.

Bendigo Au Go Go #19

Bendigo punk rockers Dero have snatched musical victory from the jaws of defeat after a local brewery stepped up and offered its support to a gig left in limbo following an unexpected venue closure.

Land of Plenty Offer Plenty of Talent

Hip hop superstar, Illy co-headlines with Sydney coast boys, Ocean Alley, and are joined by Briggs, Alex The Astronaut, Slowly Slowly, Ocean Grove, and current ARIA number 1 record holder Tones and I, Eliott, DRMNGNOW, Jack Botts, Heard Instinct Collective, Pick of the Crop winner, Charlie Mccosh and straight fire sets from killer DJs.

Tennyson King is bringing all the energy back to Australia this November for the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival

A high energy and mesmerizing live performer playing music that has the emotional sweetness of the blues with a rock and roll sensibility, this folk-rocker is definitely one artist you need to know about.

It’s a long way to the shop with This Way North & Tuck Shop Ladies

This tour will be like the Tour De France, but better because there are no bicycles, it’s not just for men and there will be lots of bloody great music. We chat to both bands ahead of the tour.

Octolbo rocks Colbo

Acoustic duo Milkwood, country and folk-rock group Taylor Project, singer-songwriter Alexander Biggs and his band, and rockers Clinkerfield will take to the stage from 4pm until late into the night.

Tourbus Entertainment is Geelong’s answer to a cutting-edge music store

Whether you’re searching for your dream guitar, need new drum skins, or just an affordable ukulele, the team at Tourbus Entertainment are here to help you.

Wax’o Paradiso are hosting the Ballarat International Foto Biennale closing night party

With a penchant for Australiana psychedelia, they will be bringing their disco remixes to a one-off dance party amidst the art at The Mining Exchange.

Three years on and The Lost Lands continue to ignite the festival lover in everyone

From humble beginnings in 2016, to now celebrating their third year this November, the Lost Lands has become one of Australia’s leading festival for families, enabling people of all ages to share a wild and wonderful experience with each other, and engage positively with the best in music, art, installations, entertainment, food, and wine.

Beavs Got Talent returns for Season 2 this November

Five heats, one semi-final, and one champion – did I forget to mention over $3000 in prizes?

a day on the green brings Cold Chisel to Geelong

Cold Chisel’s Geelong performance will be particularly special, with supports from music legend Paul Kelly, Perth rockers Birds of Tokyo and Geelong alternative rock band Magic Dirt.

The Torquay Hotel is bringing The Amity Affliction to the coast in January

They’ve just released a new single in ‘All My Friends Are Dead’, a return to their heavier roots.

Loch Hart Music Festival expands lineup with Alex Dyson, The Pretty Littles & Comedy Hour

It just keeps getting better and better.

PBS brings the Soul A Go Go Tour to Geelong

Jump on the soul train.

Last chance to apply for the Contemporary Music Touring Program

Supporting national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original contemporary music.

Grampians Music Festival early bird tickets are now on sale

The 2019 edition of the Grampians Music Festival boasted the likes of Sampa The Great, Wafia, Slum Sociable and Angie McMahon, a powerful lineup that drew some of the best crowds to the iconic Grampians Mountain Ranges.

Missy Raines Trio head to Patchewollock Music Festival

Alongside the music, audiences can expect a fun-filled program of dance, comedy, yarn spinning, bush tucker and, just to be different, sheep racing… and best of all, it’s completely free!

Lee Kernaghan brings his Backroad Nation tour through Ballarat

Having recently completed his Boys From The Bush 25th anniversary tour, Kernaghan couldn’t wait to get back on the road again and share his brand of country rock with fans.

 

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