There’s a heavy metal festival raising funds for beyondblue

Beyond Black festival is back and bigger than ever for 2019.

Geelong’s Sam Phay has just dropped a new track

With a feature on Spotify Australia and New Zealand’s iconic New Music Friday playlist, Phay is also announcing his forthcoming debut EP, Botanical and an east coast tour with experimental electronic/rock artist Machine Age in April.

The Jezabels are heading to the coast for free this March

Gather your mates and get ready for an evening of idyllic sunsets, soaring sounds and cold Coronas this March

The Torquay Hotel has just added a bunch of juicy gigs

This is one regional music venue here to stay.

Bendigo Autumn Music Festival reveals lineup for Opening Night Gala

Heading up the line-up for the evening is ARIA Award winner Deborah Conway and long-time collaborator Willy Zygier. Having met in 1991, the critically acclaimed pair have together released 10 albums over a 27-year collaboration and we are excited to have them perform at BAM.

Bendigo Au Go Go #2

It’s still another 10 months until the annual four-day Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival takes over the town, but its precursor events are already shifting into top gear.

The Rank Outsiders Launch Tour

The Rank Outsiders are set to release their first full length album on the 21st of February.

Nathan Seeckts draws first blood

We have a quick chat to Nathan ahead of his single launch shows.

Mardi Gras Street Music Festival returns

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

By The Meadow returns for a three-day, two-night, one-stage, multi-sensory safari

Its lineup is an exciting testament to the sheer diversity of local talent which forms our thriving music landscape.

Ball Park Music are bringing their good mood to Geelong this June

Good good mood coming to you…

DZ Deathrays ask for everything

We chat to drummer Simon Ridley ahead of the tour.

Courthouse Youth Arts are throwing a free music fest

The legends were feelin’ the summer vibes…

Magpie Diaries to tour debut album ‘Sanctuary’

We chat to Matt ‘Magpie’ Johnston.

The Great Australian Beer Festival hits Geelong in less than two weeks

Craft beer will be a hot topic in February when Geelong celebrates the return of the Great Australian Beer Festival.

The Southern River Band are coming back to town

We chat to lead singer and guitarist Cal Kramer ahead of the Gather No Moss tour.

Didirri Dying to Play Port Fairy Folk Festival

The ‘Can’t Get Last Night Out Of My Head’ singer fits the culture of Port Fairy Folk Festival to a tee with his expressive songwriting and evocative story telling.

Win a slot on the By The Meadow lineup

You or your band could be joining the 2019 lineup, sharing the stage with the likes of this year’s headliners, The Murlocs.

Groovin the Moo reveals juicy 2019 festival lineup

As stocked as a mini bar fridge!

Geelong’s Workers Club have made a stand against harassment in music venues

We’ll stand beside them… will you?

Queenscliff Music Festival’s War On Waste

We love the Queenscliff Music Festival and this is one reason as to why.

John Dallimore And Kenny Miller reunite for a one off Sunday session

Who doesn’t love Sunday tunes?

Here’s a rundown of the Bendigo Autumn Music Festival

The inaugural Bendigo Autumn Music festival is taking place this April, 25th to 28th in Bendigo’s Arts Precinct.

We sit down with Grand Pine

If you’re a fan of slow and enigmatic indie-folk and you are yet to discover Grand Pine, you are missing out.

 

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