The Drop is returning to Torquay in 2019

Save the date!

Crepes kick off their 2019 tour in Ballarat

It goes down at The Eastern on January 12.

Waax is heading to Ballarat in the new year

WAAX will kick out their latest single ‘Labrador’ and a whole lot more at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on January 11.

Spend Boxing Day with Lambys

#NeverLambAlone

Malcura does it again

Malcura are out on the road and you’ll be able to catch them in Warrnambool at one of Forté’s Favourite venues, The Loft on Friday December 21.

Xavier Rudd is heading to Leura Park Estate

Some refreshing news for this scorching Friday!

By The Meadow returns for 2019

By the Meadow is back for its sixth edition and has shared details of its upcoming festival lineup in the Otways, namedropping three awesome local artists.

Divinyls announce Australian tour in honour of the great Chrissy Amphlett

It’s time…

The Summer Surf Shindig

There is a great way to kick off the summer season of live tunes on Sunday December 16, and it’s the Summer Surf Shindig!

The return of P.P. Arnold

On a string of 60s soul and rock classics, P.P. Arnold’s backing vocals are the cherry on top.

One to watch: Teknia

We’re big fans of supporting local musicians and bands so it’s always exciting when a new name pops up.

Desecrator are heading to Ballarat’s Blaze Music Fest

Melbourne thrash-metallers Desecrator have recently released their newest single ‘Manic,’ a fast and brutal triumph that has been born from the bands most relaxed year to date.

Sagamore are rolling into the Grampians Music Festival

We chat to lead Sam Cooper ahead of the festival.

The Manchester Arms Hotel

Back in the day, The Manchester Arms hotel was known as the place for live music in Bendigo.

BAM announce Youth Mentorship Program

Calling all young musicians, singers and songwriters in Bendigo and surrounds, we’ve got something just for you.

The Age Music Victoria Awards 2018

The Age Music Victoria Awards is always one of the most highly anticipated events in the Melbourne Music Week program.

Meg Mac is heading to Geelong

She’ll hit up Geelong’s The Wool Exchange on May 3.

Butterfingers announce '15 Years of Fatboys' national tour for March-April 2019

Catch them at Geelong Hotel on March 23.

Pierce Brothers announce regional tour

They’ll be stopping by Geelong, Ballarat and Halls Gap.

Whoretopsy brings the brutality to Ballarat

We chat to drummer Jake Sproule ahead of Ballarat Blaze Music Festival next year.

Melbourne's Arkive are heading to Geelong

It’s warming up this month.

Geelong's Sweethearts celebrate 30 years

They will be kicking off their dirty thirties with Sweetfest, a showcase of local talent.

Are you an Electronic Producer or DJ? You could win a spot on the Grampians Music Festival lineup

We chat to last years winners, Jules and Daz from Ballarat’s Sweat Dreams DJ’s who will be returning to the GMF stage next year.

Shaun Kirk on Save My Soul

The popularity of the Aussie blues-brigadier has meant that for yet another tour, many of his shows are already at capacity.

 

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