The Karova Lounge is closing the doors after 15 years of bringing gigs to the 3350

Long live Karova…

Loch Hart Music Festival announces stunning 2019 lineup

It’s the festival that makes you feel like you’re at your best mate’s house party.

Queenscliff Music Festival announce Small Halls Partnership 2019

A perfect pairing!

Bendigo Au Go Go #13

It’s been a long time in the making, but Bendigo live music stalwart Erica Hawkey and her band are releasing a long-awaited album.

Ausmuteants give us an insight into the “…Present The World In Handcuffs”

Some of Geelong’s finest paranoia-punk-preachers, Ausmuteants, have a new album out.

Jon Stevens is heading to the Gateway Hotel

Jon Stevens by any definition is a survivor.

It’s all music and wine at Blue Pyrenees Estate

For those of you who like to dabble in wines, you’ll love all the wines Blue Pyrenees Estate has to offer.

The Ultimate American Rock Show is coming

If you love heartland rock, folk, pop, blues, roots, and good old rock and roll, you will love the upcoming show at the Buninyong Golf Club this August.

The Sound Doctor Presents Alice Skye

We chat to Alice Skye ahead of the gig.

Live Music Professionals: The Torquay Hotel

Live music is at the crux of a successful music industry, and thanks to the legends over at Music Victoria, a vibrant program has been created to help foster and maintain a sustainable live music sector.

A day on the green presents Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John, recently crowned by Billboard as the most successful performing male solo artist of all time, is heading to our humble home of Geelong.

Tropical Fuck Storm are heading to Torquay

Tunes incoming…

Ali Barter, Stonefield, Hobsons Bay Coastguard + more revealed for Kyneton Music Festival

The Macedon Ranges will come alive to the sounds of the Kyneton Music Festival this October when the annual party in the park returns to the Goldfields for its eighth year.

The Wool Exchange are hosting the ultimate ABBA vs QUEEN party

Mamma Mia – Let Me Go!

Queenscliff Music Festival 2019 announces soulful second lineup

It’s going to be another awesome affair (and probably sell out so don’t say we didn’t warn you)!

An Evening Under The Milky Way with Steve Kilbey

Kilbey will be presenting songs from his massive catalogue including solo works, collaborative pieces, The Church greats and some covers alongside Chilean musician Rodrigo Bustos.

Bendigo Au Go Go #12

There’s no better way to ward off the wintry chill than at the Blues and Roots Winter Showcase/Fundraiser, which will be held across three stages at The Hotel Shamrock on Sunday, July 7.

Bin are working on an album…

It’ll be closer to the end of the year by the time Bin’s album comes out, so if you can’t wait and want to hear some of the newer material make sure you get down to one of their shows soon!

Bonsai Records is the newest label to reel in the freshest crop of local talent

Bonsai Records is the brainchild of Ella Jeffries.

Tess Guthrie: the local artist with a fiery passion

We chat to the Torquay-bred, Melbourne-based muso.

Awaken I Am have dived into brave new territories this year and have emerged stronger than they have ever been

When tragedy strikes, musicians can often take one of two roads; they can suffocate themselves with self-pity, alcohol, and drugs, or they see the heartbreak and tragedy as a very potent source of inspiration and use music to help understand, express and cope with their emotions.

Thy Art Is Murder discuss their earth-scorching fifth record, Human Target

Each Thy Art Is Murder show on their upcoming Life In The Crosshairs tour should come with a disclaimer, one that advises that people attending should bring their own neck braces; they’ll need it for the self-induced whiplash they’ll incur from rocking out to the brand new sound the death metal outfit are bringing on the road.

Fenn Wilson releases first single off debut album ‘Eye On You’

Lines like ‘nothin brings the rain, like fake smiles… hands run like rivers babe, down you for miles’ show of his ability to convert compassionate observations into hauntingly beautiful lyrics and sounds.

Holy Holy return to Torquay this November

It has been almost two years since Holy Holy last toured through the surfside town of Torquay when they joined The Drop festival alongside the likes of SAFIA, Dune Rats, San Cisco and Ruby Fields.

 

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