The Very Round Robin

The Very Round Robin will make its merry way here, there and everywhere once again in 2017.

The Lachy Doley Group have begun touring fourth studio album Lovelight

Blues artist and keyboard extraordinaire, Lachy Doley of The Lachy Doley Group is currently touring his fourth studio album Lovelight.

Ausocalypse III

A message will be sent to the metal gods this January 28 at Bendigo’s Music Man as the venue hosts Ausocalypse III.

Rainbow Serpent Festival last minute notes

Okay, Rainbow lovers, here are some things of which you should keep note.

My Disco to stop by Geelong

Last year, My Disco decided to give their 2015 album, Severe, a bit of a makeover and secured the talents of Brian Williams (aka Lustmord) and Karl O’Connor (aka Regis) in order to do so.

Castlemaine State Festival

Music, theatre, film, dance, literature and live arts will all feature at the Castlemaine State Festival, which comes to you from March 17 through March 26.

Neil Murray awarded Port Fairy Folk Festival Maton Artist of the Year

With the festival less than two months away, things are really ramping up for Port Fairy Folk Festival – the event that sees the town come alive with music, arts and culture.

Jeff Lang unveils New Album and National Tour

Aussie singer-songwriter Jeff Lang will be releasing his new album, Alone In Bad Company, next month with a national tour to celebrate through March, April, May and June.

Some of Australia’s finest bands are performing in a winery this weekend

Ten of Australia’s finest have come together for a day that will capture the sounds of Australia from the 1970s and onwards.

By the Meadow

By the Meadow returns for the fourth year running and has come up the goods with its first announcement.

Jimmy Barnes adds Geelong show to upcoming tour

Already slated for a whirlwind tour off the back of his 2016 book, Jimmy Barnes has just gone and added more shows to everyone’s delight.

Bendigo Blues & Roots Fundraiser

There is no time to waste as the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival gets down to business right away with their first showcase/fundraiser of the year.

Newstead Music Festival

The Newstead Live! Music Festival is just around the bend, so gather your posse.

Mick Thomas heads to Torquay

Mick Thomas and the Roving Commission will take in Torquay’s Torquay Hotel on January 25.

Apollo Bay’s A Day in the Bay

As you would imagine, there will be plenty of things taking place come Australia Day. One gem is Apollo Bay’s A Day in the Bay.

Negative Waves

As if the crew behind River Rocks couldn’t get any more awesome, they’ve come up with Negative Waves.

Client Liaison and Luke Millions are performing a show in Geelong

Australiana synth-pop warriors Client Liaison are taking a break from analysing their stocks and heading out on a huge national tour.

Red Hot Summer Tour

The Red Hot Summer Tour has outdone itself this year, serving up two line-ups that will tour regional Australia throughout the first few months of the year.

Bendigo Blues Tram returns for 2017

The Blues Tram is back for 2017 and has two very talented acts making their Tram debut to kick start the year – Catfish Voodoo (duo) and William Alexander on Saturday January 21.

The Pretty Littles announced as supports for upcoming Geelong Living End gig

Melbourne band The Pretty Littles join The Bennies as supports for The Living End’s Geelong show.

Modern Divide to play Workers Club

After what was hopefully a joyous Christmas break, Modern Divide has opened for business in 2017.

The Jezabels & British India to grace Wool Exchange

The Wool Exchange Entertainment Complex has a couple of gigs coming your way, with The Jezabels set to hit the venue on January 19 and British India locked in for January 20.

Deer Prudence bring the folk resurgence to Bendigo

As we glide into 2017 leaving a chaotic 2016 behind, the eloquent folk ringing from Melbourne duo Deer Prudence’s guitars is just the soothe we need.

Legends John Farnham, Shannon Noll, Daryl Braithwaite + more head to Ballarat

This month music icon and all-round legend John Farnham takes to Ballarat on January 28.

 

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