The Bear Hunt’s Bendigo debut

Brisbane-based sludge-pop outfit The Bear Hunt is days away from releasing their new EP, Fallen on Deaf Ears.

NYE with Sugar Fed Leopards

We’re not telling you how you should spend your NYE, but Sugar Fed Leopards have a little something going on at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal.

Hybrid Nightmares unleash debut

The debut album from Hybrid Nightmares, Almagest, has arrived.

Brian El Dorado and the Tuesday People

It’s been a busy year for seven piece eclectic Funk Fusion outfit from Melbourne, Brian El Dorado and the Tuesday People.

The Age Music Victoria Awards 2017 Nominees Revealed

From now until Friday 10 November Australia’s music community can vote for their favourite acts, releases, venues and festivals.

Club Mule presents its All Abilities Disco

The creative minds at Mule have decided to run a monthly all abilities disco, Club Mule.

Steve Tyson & The Train Rex announce Victorian dates

Byron Bay-based singer songwriter Steve Tyson has announced three dates in Victoria

In Hearts Wake are heading regional in 2018

They’ll be hitting Ballarat, Bendigo, Warrnambool and Geelong on their travels.

Grinspoon, Regurgitator, The Superjesus, Dallas Frasca & IV League unite for 2018 ‘Hotter Than Hell’ tour

And they’re coming to Geelong.

Living large with Jelly Mammoth

From the ashes of Mock Turkey and Sherpa Sherpa comes Jelly Mammoth, a Geelong band that knows a little something about rock and roll.

Saskwatch speaks out on their career-defining album, downsizing the band and a new psychedelic sound

With the release of their fourth studio album ‘Manual Override’ and the announcement of a massive national tour taking them around the country throughout October and November, we chat to Liam McGorry ahead of The Mane Event this weekend.

Angie McMahon releases first ever single ‘Slow Mover’

The song is the first taste of Angie​ ​McMahon’​ s anticipated debut record, slated for 2018.

Fiona Kershaw celebrates 20 years

Kicking off her tour at The loft, this concert is doubling as a beyondblue fundraiser.

The Pleasure Garden returns

The Pleasure Garden should be at the top of your festival list this December.

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

A few tickets are still floating around for Me First and the Gimme Gimmes at Geelong’s Barwon Club on October 11.

Great Southern Land tour

Bedroom Sucks Records and The Adventure Handbook have put together the second instalment of the Great Southern Land tour.

Riverboats Music Festival

The line-up for 2018’s Riverboats Music Festival (February 16-18) will be announced on Monday, October 9.

PREMIERE: Andrea Robertson releases clip filmed entirely in Geelong region

‘Never Let You Go’ is the newest release from Ocean Grove-based musician Andrea Robertson.

KG makes no apologies with his politically charged anthem ‘Mabo, Martin, Mandela’

The social justice advocate KG is sure to set tongues wagging with his no holds barred approach to tackling the taboo topics of racism and apartheid.

Virtuoso 2

10-string Spanish classical guitarist Matthew Fagan and ‘Young Steinway Artist’ Nicholas Young will team up for a concert of classical, Spanish and jazz music.

Geelong’s Tiber releases another killer single ‘All I Need’

With a bit of groove, a bit of funk and a whole lot of emotional energy, this track truly showcases his production skills in the very best way.

A session with Madison Violet

A reminder that Juno-nominated Canadian music duo Madison Violet is heading to town, where they take on Geelong’s Workers Club.

Local musicians invited to discuss mental health, creativity and careers

As part of a week of educational events in Victoria for World Mental Health Day, APRA AMCOS, along with Music Victoria, is expanding its well-received discussion series on mental health and the creative mind with events in Geelong and Ballarat.

Touch Sensitive announces national headline tour in support of debut album Visions

He’ll be playing at the Inn Hotel in Geelong

 

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