Restless Natives are embracing a DIY ethic

Embracing a DIY ethic, Restless Natives are slogging out the hard yards and recording the upcoming release in Will’s home studio in Leopold.

Forte’s guide to WinterWild Festival

Taking place across August 16 – 18 and August 30 – September 1, WinterWild is embracing themes of ‘visions and ecstasies’, igniting Apollo Bay with flames, music, and dance for audiences in search of adventure and unforgettable experiences.

Past The Punk: CJ Ramones’ Final Tour and Surprising New Direction

After 30 years of non-stop tour bus living, CJ is after a change of scenery, and sound, but not before he comes to Australia.

Bendigo Au Go Go #15

She’s never far from a stage, but local singer-songwriter Sherri Parry has been focusing her attention on recording in recent months.

Rüfüs Du Sol Ready To Reclaim Beyond The Valley NYE Countdown

“This is our chance to reclaim the countdown which we are stoked about. It’s this funny folk law thing that Rüfüs cooked the countdown at Beyond The Valley so it’s time to nail it,’ he says.

Ruby Fields and Baker Boy are heading to Geelong and Hepburn Springs

In what will become some of the biggest and best all-ages shows of 2019.

NYE On The Hill announce stacked lineup of Aussie legends

We can almost taste it…

Falls Festival drop a stacked lineup for 2019/2020

Giving us a reason to see out the year in high hopes.

Perth’s Make Them Suffer announce regional Aussie tour

Heading to Geelong and Ballarat!

Amy Shark is heading to Geelong this November

Hot on the heels of her national Love Monster tour earlier this year, Gold Coast pop chanteuse Amy Shark is extending the party to regional centres.

Submissions for The Music Victoria Awards are now open

It’s back baby!!

The Push Inc is launching a new grants program to cover costs of all-ages music events across Victoria

Round one applications close 5pm, Wednesday 7 August.

Kennedys Creek Music Festival announce a highly anticipated lineup

Victoria’s best-kept secret is back!

Toot, toot, it’s Baked Beans

Get ’em while they’re hot, hot, hot, or you’ll be not, not, not.

Stone Vault Studio is ready for your next jam or recording when you are

A hidden gem for all musos!

Five minutes with Crosstrack

We sit down with the guys from local Geelong band Crosstrack.

Alysha Brilla Joins QMF Lineup

Queenscliff Music Festival is turning up the heat with their 2019 line-up featuring artists from all over the globe in a diverse fusion of flavour.

Adelaide metal outfit Diabolic Rites hit the highway

Diabolic Rites have been kicking it hard since 2017, but this year could well be the year they break hard on the metal scene after personnel changes and a fresh outlook.

Bendigo Au Go Go #14

Local stoner rock trio Sleeping Giant have finally unleashed their self-titled debut album – and will be playing a hometown launch before they take it out on the road.

Kasey Chambers celebrates the 20th anniversary of her debut

She returns with a new tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her debut and reuniting her original recording mates to give the tunes a new lease of life.

When the King met The Poor…

The Poor will be in Geelong at the Workers Club on August 9 and in Melbourne at Geddes Lane Ballroom on August 10 alongside Palace Of The King.

The Rise of Maya Rose

It seemed like time was on Castlemaine’s Maya Rose’s side in this classic comeback story.

Oxygen College student TIARA shines

Oxygen College has fostered a number of young, local artists, including Tiara.

Holy Holy’s upcoming release has been a labour of love

I spoke with vocalist Tim Carroll recently to get the low down.

 

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