ARIA winner Clare Bowditch set for Castlemaine performance

All is okay, Clare Bowditch fans; a new album is on the way.

The Aston Shuffle are heading to the Inn for the Queen’s Birthday Eve Block Party

They’ll be bringing their partying ways to The Inn Hotel for its Queen’s Birthday Eve Block Party.

Canadian legends Japandroids are heading to Geelong this winter

Japandroids have recently announced their much-anticipated Australian national headline tour, marking it the first since 2013.

Smoking Martha set for Geelong album launch at KUBU with four local supports

It’s undeniable that we all love a good Sunday session, I mean, what better way to come down from the excitement of the weekend than by continuing it?

Dolly’s Sister Vegan Cafe and Bar is celebrating its second birthday next month

Vegans rejoice! Your fave Vegan Café and Bar is turning two and is celebrating in the greatest way.

A night of all things house music is coming to The Deck next month

Get your grooving shoes on, because Music for the People is bringing the party to Geelong with the IN DA’ HOUSE event.

Husky head to Castlemaine with new album in tow

Husky has decided a tour is in order as they count down the days until the release of their new album early next month.

One Electric Day

John Farnham, Daryl Braithwaite, Baby Animals, Diesel and 1927 will rock Werribee Park Great Lawn on November 26 at the sing-along favourite, One Electric Day.

The Celibate Rifles head to The Barwon Club

Being able to say you have played with bands including Ramones, Radio Birdman, Nirvana and The Sugarcubes is one-upmanship at its finest.

Leah Senior to release her second album Pretty Faces

Following the release of 2015’s Summer’s on the Ground, Melbourne folkster Leah Senior will release her sophomore album, Pretty Faces, on May 26.

KLP takes her tour to Ballarat

She is the hostess with the mostess of triple j’s House Party and knows more about starting a party than most.

CC:Disco! is bringing the party to UNO Danceclub this month

“Less chin stroking, more dancing” is the mantra of Melbourne Queen CC: Disco! And she is bringing that notion to UNO Danceclub once again.

The Murlocs are heading to Geelong and Ballarat with a new album in tow

Alongside the news The Murlocs are set to release their third album, Old Locomotive, on July 28, a tour has also been announced to celebrate.

Melody Moon to launch new EP

Described as “a fresh breeze on the Australian alternative folk scene”, Melody Moon released her debut album, Down to the Sea, in mid-2015.

The Barwon Club is hosting a soul, funk, disco, rock n roll party next Friday night

Barwon Club have got all your musical needs covered next FridaY as DJs Marley, Eddie Example and Wallet Inspector will take you on a journey through the decades, spinning funk, soul, disco, rock n roll and of course plenty of classics.

The Northern Folk plays their part in fundraiser

The Old Castlemaine Gaol presents The Northern Folk as part of a fundraiser for the Mittagundi Outdoor Centre, a refuge for young people (aged 14-17) from diverse backgrounds aimed at promoting self-reliance and self-esteem.

The Radiators Keep the Heat with Gateway Gig

The Radiators is a band that keeps on keeping on.

Yesqueen set for Saints & Sailors show this Friday

To celebrate the new single ‘Dimes’, Yesqueen is heading to Portarlington this Friday on their tour.

Winter Blues Festival is on its way

More than forty artists will perform across four days at the Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival.

Mark Wilkinson’s Long Road Home

Mark Wilkinson will enjoy a long stretch abroad over the next few months playing tunes and winning new fans before he wearily returns to Australia as part of his ‘The Road Home’ tour.

Society of Beggars are bringing their new EP to Castlemaine, Bendigo and Warrnambool

With a healthy nod to ’90s alt-rock, Society of Beggars takes the best bits of old and mixes it with modern groove and goodness.

The Barwon Club is hosting a hip hop/RnB night this Friday with all your faves

Some of the Barwon Club’s favourite party starters are gathering for a free night of hip hop and RnB nostalgia.

Grants support sound proofing of live music venues to the tune of $25,000

Applications are now open for the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Good Music Neighbours program.

Lazarus Mode’s Sunny Disposition

Formed out of Melbourne in 2013, Lazarus Mode was quick to honour the city with their hard rocking ways.

 

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