Paul Kelly, Husky, Mia Dyson And More Revealed For Riverboats Music Festival

It’s full steam ahead for the annual Riverboats Music Festival, back with a slew of talent for their 2017 incarnation.

Karova Lounge are hosting a massive street party in December

Legends when it comes to bringing live music to Ballarat, Karova Lounge is branching out and hosting a laneway festival on December 17.

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard are back in the studio making their 10th album

King Gizzard are at it again, currently working in their home-made studio on their 10th album.

Queenscliff Music Festival set to sell out for first time in 20-year history

We hope you have your tickets guys because Queenscliff Music Festival is looking to sell-out. For the first time in…

Jake Budge Celebrates 100th Gig

Jake Budge will raise his bat at Geelong’s Workers Club on October 21 when he notches up his 100th stand-up gig. For those unfamiliar with his story, Jake is a Geelong lad who has been performing stand-up for a couple of years now.

Port Fairy Folk Festival Reveals More Artists For 2017

Port Fairy Folk Festival is heating things up with their latest lineup instalment.

Jarrah Thompson Brings New Live Show

Singer-songwriter Jarrah Thompson is a well-travelled songman who released his debut album, Stargazer, in 2008. Earlier in the year he released the single ‘To the Ocean’, complete with loops, electronic drums and banjo, and with it welcomed a new live show.

The ultimate celebration of French music, food and culture returns for 2017

For lovers of all things French, So Frenchy So Chic is the festival for you.

2 Chambers to host Beyonce vs Rihanna DJ night

Since opening a few weeks ago, 2 Chambers have been bringing the hip hop and RnB beats to central Geelong.

Denmark’s Hexis Take On Australia

October is Danish month, with Denmark’s blackened hardcore outfit Hexis set to storm Australia with accompaniment from Brisbane’s Siberian Hell Sounds.

Crooked Space To Release Debut EP

Geelong’s Workers Club will have that sweet local flavour on October 8 when Crooked Space break out their debut EP,…

Kylie Auldist & Aaradhna Team Up

Kylie Auldist and New Zealand’s Aaradhna have teamed up for double-shot of soul and to showcase their new albums.

Ball Park Music Are Guns Blazing with Their New Sound & National Tour

For Ball Park Music, there is one thing that makes them go “balls to the wall” at their live shows.

There’s a massive gig raising awareness and funds for mental health happening in Geelong

The Mane Event is a fantastic day of music geared towards suicide prevention and mental health awareness. The event takes place at The Barwon Club in October.

Toni Childs Returns to Castlemaine

It is now more than 25 years since Toni Childs hit the charts with her debut single ‘Don’t Walk Away’. Having already performed at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal earlier in the year, the singer-songwriter will return to the venue.

Deck Flex!

The AFL Grand Final Public Holiday is a pretty good excuse to party. Sunday Funday and Side-FX know the people love to party, and together present Deck Flex – the eight hour techno day party, right in the center of Geelong.

Musical legend Neil Finn Announced for Golden Plains 2017, Ballot Open

Living legend and all-round Aussie fave (even though he’s a New Zealand artist), Neil Finn has just been announced for Golden Plains XI festival.

Absolute 70s rock legend, Suzi Quatro, is coming to Geelong

For fans of old school rock ‘n’ roll, it seems its making a return. Suzi Quatro has just announced a 2017 tour of Australia, stopping by The Arena in Geelong on February 16.

The Ocean Party Take In Back-To-Back Shows

They may not catch up to Slim Dusty’s album numbers, but six albums in seven years is quite the effort….

Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival 2017

In case you missed it, the Ballarat Beat Rockabilly Festival will take place from February 9 through February 12 next year.

FOXFEST Brings Bands To Warrnambool

In honour of the late, much-loved Warrnambool musician Nick “Foxy” Fox, The Loft will put on a ripper little fundraiser…

There’s a free festival going down in Queenscliff this afternoon ft Tiny Giants, Hills Hoost and more

Cliff Fest is the newest festival set for Queenscliff and it’s already looking’ the goods. Set for October 22 at 14 Symonds Street in Queenscliff, the event is supported by Queenscliff Music Festival and FReeZa.

Word for Word Non-fiction Festival

Geelong welcomes the third annual writing festival Word for Word over the weekend of November 18-20. As Australia’s largest non-fiction…

River Rocks Returns To Geelong

It’s in November, but we’re already starting to feel the majestic pull of River Rocks.

 

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