Roland Tings set to play Juggernauts’ Back to School Party

UNO Danceclub and Deakin Juggernauts are partnering up and are bringing Roland Tings for a boiler room beer garden set to help kick off DIS-O-Week and the Annual Juggernauts Back to School Party.

Enjoy a soul-filled night of tunes in Bendigo

Tim Hulsman, Josh Owen and Cameron James Henderson give you three good reasons to enjoy a soul-filled night of tunes that will warm your heart.

Mallrat comes to Ballarat

You may well have heard about Grace Shaw, known in the music world as Mallrat. The Brisbane-based “Hannah Montana of the rap game” released the EP Uninvited last year and was soon at the top of the list on music blogs and radio.

Kim Churchill is back with a new song, his next album, and a massive Aussie tour including Ballarat

Singer-songwriter Kim Churchill has dropped a string of announcements this morning, with the news that he’s not only got a new album and a new single, but is also embarking on a massive national tour later this year.

Kim Salmon hits Ballarat yet again

The Eastern in Ballarat has become a bit of a favourite stop-off for Kim Salmon, and those in the area can look forward to another round of songs and drinks this Saturday, July 1, when he brings his ‘Power Pop Trio’ to town.

Blind Man Death Stare head regional with their debut album

Melbourne punks Blind Man Death Stare will kick off an album tour at Brisbane’s Dead of Winter before enjoying a handful of shows in Forte territory.

Warm winter Friday nights at the Castlemaine Gaol

The Old Castlemaine Gaol has a couple of warm winter Friday night specials next month.

Judgement Day for Jack & the Kids

Recorded and mixed by Aaron Dobos (The Avalanches, Ceres), ‘Your Eyes’ is the first single of the year for Jack & the Kids.

Children of the Sun Farewell

Not too long ago Children of the Sun were one of four bands that took in a quickie tour dubbed ‘Where’s Brook’.

Lisa Crawley stops by Ballarat

Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Lisa Crawley’s productive 2016 included performances with the Auckland Symphony Orchestra and an extensive tour opening for Simply Red.

The Courtneys return with 2017 Australian tour

The Courtneys are making their way back Down Under to support their latest album, The Courtneys II.

The Belmont Hotel are opening a vinyl lounge

Kicking off next Friday, the Belmont Hotel will have The Vinyl Lounge open upstairs.

Rock Out Loud For Refugees

Rock for Refugees is a great night out to see some bands, and raise money to support persons seeking asylum in Geelong.

La Bastard’s Causing Trouble

La Bastard is back with new album Trouble, and they have announced a run of shows in order to show you a little trouble can be a good thing.

A Tango with Fleetwood Mac

It has been 30 years since Fleetwood Mac released Tango in the Night, the band’s fourteenth album and the last to feature their most iconic line-up.

Ben Mitchell brings Summer Lover to warm our winter

Songman Ben Mitchell is a genre-hopper, writings songs of indie-pop/rock, country, blues and folk variations.

The Deck brings One Day to Geelong

Australia’s favourite hip hop party is hitting Geelong for the first time ever with a massive day party at The Deck and we are keen!

Alice Skye & NAIDOC Week

Originally from Horsham, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Alice Skye will perform at Ararat Live on July 5 as part of NAIDOC Week

Karova have dropped their 13th birthday line-up

And it features Gold Fields, Chapel, Teal AV and more!

Queenscliff Music Festival announces first round of acts

After celebrating their 20th anniversary last year with a huge selection of acts, Queenscliff Music Festival is backing it up with their first line-up announcement for this year.

Feel the Winter Blues

The Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival will take place late July

Karova’s got a Save The Date for their 13th Birthday Bash

July 23, 2004 was the date the venue opened its doors to the public. Fast forward 13 years, and here we are, with things kicking along nicely for the Karova as they continue to be at the forefront of live music in Ballarat.

Dan Sultan is a Killer, set to drop album in July

With the love for new single ‘Hold It Together’ still in the air, Dan Sultan has announced he will drop new album Killer at the end of July.

Illy Goes Big

You have to love a big tour, and hip hop favourite Illy is heading out for just that with more than 30 shows lined up with an emphasis on regional spots.

 

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