The Tom Prettys are celebrating their new 7″ record in Ballarat ft Kuchi Kopi & Cloud Castles

Recently launching a new double single 7″ record through their DIY label Queeze Records, Melbourne band the Tom Prettys thought a celebration was in order.

King Brothers announces Ballarat show, return from killer Meredith Festival performance in 2007

It’s been nine years since they last visited, but King Brothers are back with their raucous, heart-pumping live shows.

Local band Residual to donate 100 per cent of EP profits this month to Movember Foundation

Local Geelong band Residual may be clean shaven, but they’re still doing their bit for the Movember Foundation this month by donating profits of all physical EP Haunt sales to the cause.

A new record store just opened in Castlemaine, proving vinyl is still on the rise

Opening in early October, Record Low is the newest store to open in Castlemaine dedicated to the music lovers.

Yacht Club DJs Are Back

Yacht Club DJs are filthy liars. You may recall that back in 2014 the lads announced a final tour. But…

K Rock are looking for the next big musical talent in Geelong

Kicking off with the first heat this Friday, K Rock returns once again with their massive competition, The Band, to find the best unsigned or independent artist in Geelong and the Surf Coast.

The Potbelleez set for first Geelong show in four years

Having not performed in Geelong since their 2012 show at Eureka Hotel on March 15, The Potbelleez make their return at the Great Australian Beer Festival held on February 18 next year.

Mat McHugh makes his return to Torquay next year

Independent musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist Mat McHugh is coming our way on his ‘High Up! Summer Tour’.

Get Down at Suttons

Ballarat’s Suttons House of Music has a few treats coming your way. The great Geoffrey Williams performs tomorrow night, October…

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds announce Ballarat as part of Skeleton Tree Tour

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds will bring their acclaimed new album, Skeleton Tree, to Australia and New Zealand in January – with Ballarat included on the list.

Port Fairy Folk Festival add even more acts to 2017 bill

The four-day music festival have today released a third announcement of national and international acts to hit the stage in March 2017.

Arriving as a brand new camping festival, Pitch Music & Arts Festival is getting things right from the get-go with a killer international lineup

Arriving as a brand new camping festival, Pitch Music & Arts Festival is getting things right from the get-go with a killer international lineup.

Eastern Promises A Massive Weekend

The Eastern in Ballarat has a huge Friday and Saturday coming your way. Friday October 28, they’ve put together a…

The Living End lock in massive Geelong show

Following on from their #5 ARIA chart album Shift, released in May this year, The Living End are hitting the road and heading into regional Australia.

Nathan Seeckts To Perform in Geelong

Songman Nathan Seeckts is putting the year’s remaining time to good use by showing off his third EP, A Man Possessed.

More than 20 music venues awarded grants totalling $279,897

Twenty-six venues music venues across Victoria have been recipients of grants totalling $279,897 as part of the Victorian Government’s new Good Music Neighbours program.

RÜFÜS just locked in a massive Geelong show for this summer

Right off the back of five ARIA nominations for 2016, RÜFÜS are hitting the road on a massive regional tour, celebrating the favourite release and #1 gold accredited album, Bloom.

The Cat Empire & Xavier Rudd tour together for the first time at Ballarat outdoor concert

Touring together for the first time, The Cat Empire and Xavier Rudd will join forces in January and February next year for a series of unique, open-air concert experiences.

Big White Hit Regional Tracks

Inspired by the likes of The Cure, Talking Heads and Dick Diver, Sydney new-wave guitar pop outfit Big White already had a healthy buzz going before dropping their sparkling debut album, Teenage Dreams, earlier in the year.

The Specials Added To Golden Plains 2017 Lineup

Golden Plains has lifted the lid off another act for their forthcoming incarnation, announcing The Specials will be taking to the Sup’ for 2017.

The Hard Aches Make Some Noise

In support of their recently released I Freak Out EP, Adelaide indie punk-rock noise-makers The Hard Aches have a bunch of shows coming up for you good people out there.

Falls Festival just beefed up its line up with Dope Lemon, Hockey Dad and more

Hold on to your hats, this year’s Falls Festival just got even bigger.

Judgement Day is Here

Judgement Day is back. And this year it is boasting an even bigger line-up across two massive levels with more…

LANKS locks in Geelong show alongside Hein Cooper

Melbourne musician LANKS, described by the Herald Sun as “the guy who is about to take over”, is going lengths at the moment.

 

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