There’s a new festival coming to Shepparton

New event Land Of Plenty has announced its first ever run

The Lonesomes have dropped their EP ‘Paranoia Destroyer’

We sit down with Geelong born and bred vocalist and drummer Matt Callan of Queensland rockers The Lonesomes to discuss their new EP, Paranoia Destroyer.

The Barwon Club are hosting a Winter Solstice Festival

Using artists from the Geelong area, The BC team will create a space in the venue akin to mini art exhibitions, covering as many walls as possible with installations, banners, projections, glitch art and more for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Kings of Metal King Parrot are off again for a run of regional Victoria shows

From the unique rap-influenced aggressive vocals of Black Rheno singer, Ryan Miller, the beast mode of Frankenbok, the cleaner stylings of Mason and the true Aussie fuse of genre-bending stylings from the Parrots, newbies to the audience can expect a wild ride, particularly with their 2018 ARIA-nominated album, ‘Ugly Produce’ filling the set list.

Bendigo Au Go Go #8

Renowned local bluesman Bill Barber is back on the boards this weekend – and this time he’s not on his own.

Lash 78 unveil their debut EP

We sit down with local sister duo Lash 78.

Melbourne after-dark pop darlings Ferla get personal

About all things personal, the album condenses a tumultuous year of Giuliano Ferla’s life into 39 minutes of music and lyrics. We chat to Giuliano Ferla ahead of their album tour this month.

Alice Ivy drops new video for ‘Close To You’, filmed in Geelong

Featuring her doggo Lexie…

The Lost Lands have dropped their juicy lineup for 2019

The festival for families and friends returns to Werribee Park & Mansion

Loch Hart Music Festival announces its return for 2019

Save the date!

A good, hard KISS

With Kiss set to invade Australia later in the year as part of their farewell tour, a bunch of Kiss-devoted musos are paying tribute to the band’s 1979 album, Dynasty.

All-female trio Hey Mammoth is back celebrating the release of their debut EP, ‘Ice Age’

We chat to Matilda Hassall ahead of the gigs.

Five minutes with Tijuana Cartel

We sit down with Tijuana Cartel’s Paul George to get the low-down on this sensory overload, euphoria, fat beats and heavy, bass-fuelled electronica live band…

Up close with Trinity Hunt

We chat to the 16-year-old indie folk-rock singer-songwriter from Torquay

Bendigo Au Go Go #7

A five-year anniversary is traditionally celebrated with gifts made of wood.

AURORA talks Norwegian black metal, being a warrior and bringing spontaneity to GTM

As she prepares to shine bright over regional fields as part of 2019’s epic Groovin The Moo line-up, as well as some huge sideshows across Australia this May, Norwegian dream and a rising star of futuristic artistry Aurora sat down with Forté for a quick chat.

I Know Leopards, Luke O’Loughlin, talks Love Is A Landmine Albums and Tour

Love, Landmines, Leopard and Lennon

The project connecting Geelong musicians to their town and music icons

It’s clear the Aussie music scene is filled to the brim with amazing talent, especially with Melbourne having been dubbed the live music capital of the world, but it’s no secret that it’s a difficult industry to crack.

There’s a month-long festival coming to Queenscliff this winter

So far we can expect performances by Archie Roach, Clare Bowditch and Dan Sultan, whisky and gin masterclasses, Winter Solstice Fire Sculptures and many more experiences.

Skegss + The Chats are heading to Torquay Hotel next week

You’re gonna have a hard time trying to find a better night out than a crusty chicken shnitty, cold draught beer and live set from these acts.

Batpiss are heading to Ballarat

Of all the things that occur once a year, Batpiss touring is one of them.

Here are a few things to do this Easter long weekend

The Easter long weekend is fast approaching, and although staying home living off chocolate for three days may sound appealing, we have some events that will make you ditch the crème egg coma.

The Chats are back

“ALL I WANT, AND ALL I NEED, ALL I CRAVE IS A GOOD PUB FEED”.

There’s a Blues Explosion coming to Furphy

The planets have aligned in the blues universe and Australian legends of blues have come together for a local event that will surely satisfy all your live music needs.

 

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