My Friend the Chocolate Cake head to Ballarat

Tasty in name, delicious in sound, My Friend the Chocolate Cake recently released their eighth album, The Revival Meeting.

Music Slam is back for the Long Weekend

Music venues everywhere are trying to out-do each other across the Queen’s birthday weekend, and at Bendigo’s Music Man the next instalment of Music Slam will do its very best.

Life After Park is the gig exploring youth homelessness through song

A bunch of local musicians are gathering together for a gig of original songs exploring the issues of homelessness.

Narana Unplugged III set times are here so time to get yourself organised

Geelong’s award-winning Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Narana, will host Narana Unplugged III this Saturday, June 3.

Deadwest is the massive nine band sesh heading to Karova Lounge in Ballarat

Who doesn’t love a good evening sesh full of some of Geelong, Melbourne and Ballarat’s brightest up-and-comers in the music bizz?

The Velvet Bow are launching their debut album this weekend

Big things are coming for the Velvet Bow crew, the main thing being the release of their debut album this Saturday.

A tribute night for Chris Cornell is going down at the Barwon Club in June

May 18 marked the loss of a music icon and inspiration to many in the passing of Soundgarden lead singer Chris Cornell.

The Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival is hosting a fundraiser and showcase

The Vine will host the next Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival showcase/fundraiser next month.

Hip hop duo and all round legends, Horrorshow, are heading for Geelong

Following the release of Horrorshow’s fourth studio album, Bardo State, the duo are hitting the road on a national tour.

Vera Blue just announced a massive tour with stops in Geelong and Bendigo

Following the announcement of her new single Mended, Vera Blue is heading out on a national tour.

The National Celtic Festival expands its lineup, proving to be one of our region’s finest

Australasia’s leading Celtic gathering is just over a week away and the National Celtic Festival is ready to go with an impressive line up of entertainment.

Justin Bernasconi releases new album Barefoot Wonderland

Pinching bits and pieces from delta blues, Appalachian bluegrass and English folk, Justin Bernasconi was raised in a small Cambridgeshire village.

Gimme Shelter Fundraiser

Gimme Shelter, Workers Club, Spinning Half and Diversitat have linked arms for Gimme Shelter, a grocery fundraiser for Geelong’s asylum seekers and refugee families.

Totally Cool Totally Unicorn

Totally Unicorn has been put in charge of warming things up for Frenzal Rhomb on their upcoming tour, and we wanted to give a thumbs-up to the lads for their new initiative.

Ararat Live boasts three stellar shows

There are three stellar shows coming your way at Ararat Live over the next few months.

All-star cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes are heading to Geelong this October

Punk rock super-group and cover band extraordinaire, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, are heading out on tour and they’re stopping by Geelong.

Crooked Colours announce Ballarat show on 2017 national tour

The band has accompanied the announcement of their debut album release Vera next month with a string of tour dates across the country.

A Night with Lisa Miller

Next month she will perform the second of three gigs in the Birregurra Music Salon Winter Series.

Josh Pyke locks in massive Geelong show on national tour

The four-time ARIA award winning artist is releasing a greatest hits compilation titled Best Of, B-Sides & Rarities including two new tracks and a 12-date national tour.

Winter’s Eve at the Eastern

The Eastern in Ballarat will do their best to break the upcoming chill of winter with a big, hearty stew of a show on May 27.

Gimme Shelter is the gig raising grocery funds for Geelong’s asylum seekers and refugee families

Gimme Shelter, Workers Club, Spinning Half and Diversitat have linked arms for Gimme Shelter.

Rock the Mole is back at Torquay raising awareness for melanoma

Running for its fourth year this year, Rock the Mole is the region’s biggest festival raising awareness and funds for melanoma patients.

Julien Baker heads to Karova

It’s not just Splendour ticket holders who will be able to enjoy the sounds of Julien Baker, with the Memphis songwoman announcing a generous amount of sideshows.

The Mae Trio set for Castlemaine show with new album

Take Care Take Cover is the new album from The Mae Trio, a contemporary folk outfit with a twist.

 

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