Maldon Folk Festival

The Maldon Folk Festival is heading your way for another round of music and dance in the historic township.

Hit the Bong Mountain

It’s all happy trails along Bong Mountain.

Didirri with special guests Heath Robertson & Brunette Red Dress

The Queenscliff Music Festival and youth program FOOT-in-the-DOOR are proud to present a free show in the leadup to the music festival.

Oxygen College’s new full-time course offering: Digital Content Creation

Oxygen College has decided to create and deliver a new full time program in 2018.

Tristen Bird heads for the sun

Born in Adelaide, country-folk artist Tristen Bird made the move to Melbourne to record his debut album.

Alternative music night

The Barwon Club will open its doors to an evening of alternative music.

Halls Gap Blues & Jazz Festival

Formerly the Grampians Jazz Festival, the Halls Gap Blues & Jazz Festival is held across the last week of October.

Babushka’s Halloween farewell

As you know, Babushka Bar is closing its doors – but fortunately there is still a little magic to be spread.

John Butler Trio, Kim Churchill and Mama Kin Spender are performing at Leura Park Estate in 2018!

Did someone say Sunday Session?

Neil Murray is heading on a South West tour

Now Neil is sharing his music with those who may not have had a chance to head to Port Fairy, with the announcement of a South West tour this December.

Eureka is throwing their last hoorah

The end of an era…

Peter Bibby: Hitting the road in celebration of new single ‘Medicine’

When people talk about the Perth live music scene, you’ll commonly hear three names mentioned; Tame Impala, Pond and Peter Bibby.

LISTEN OUT: A Man Called Son

We chat to Simon about the third album ahead of the show in Bendigo this weekend.

Sammy J performing at Queenscliff Music Festival

Performing at sell-out crowds around the world with his purple pal, Randy, Sammy J is renowned as one of the hardest-working entertainers and one of the most unique minds working within Australia’s comedy circuits.

Jimmy Barnes is heading to Geelong and Bendigo in 2018

Jimmy Barnes’ highly anticipated new memoir Working Class Man will be accompanied by a special 30-date national tour, including some regional stops in Forte land.

Frequency 4’s Ascend 1.0 has found a venue

Bringing the best local and international electronic music acts to Geelong, Frequency 4 have secured a location to hold their Geelong Cup Eve event.

Gretta Ziller residency

Queen of Boomtown is the debut album from eclectic singer-songwriter Gretta Ziller.

Cosmic Kahuna strip off

It looks as though everything is falling into place for Cosmic Kahuna.

Vince Staples returns to Melbourne

Off the back of his 2016 Australian sold-out shows, the critically acclaimed rapper has announced his hotly anticipated return to our shores.

Miles Recommends drops debut

Indie folk-rock band Miles Recommends is led by singer-songwriters and music production duo Des Atkinson and Lou Cadell.

WAAX announce final headline shows for 2017

Brisbane’s WAAX are capping off an incredibly formative year with the We’re Totally Fucked Tour.

Skegss let go

Byron Bay’s Skegss will hit the regional road next month in support of their new EP.

The Cactus Channel front up

Melbourne band The Cactus Channel is daring you to put the remote away as they eye down the release of their new album.

Frenzal Rhomb & The Bennies are throwing a NYE party and we want in

No plans for New Years yet? Well these guys are teaming up to throw what they’re calling “The Best New Years Eve Party That Ever Fucking Existed… Extreme.”

 

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