Queenscliff Music Festival Reveals International Artists For 2016

Just when you thought Queenscliff Music Festival couldn’t get any bigger, they go and add even more artists to a lineup that’s already bursting at the seams.

A.B Original, Leah Flanagan and Gawurra Lead NaranaFEST 2016 Line Up

NaranaFest makes it’s 2016 return with the announcement of A.B Original as the festival headliners. The event will take place on Saturday November 5 at Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, Geelong.

Grill’d just opened a new venue in Geelong

When it comes to good burgers, Grill’d manage to consistently deliver across its many locations in Australia. And Geelong just got itself an extra spot to pick up said burger.

ICEHOUSE Announce ’40 Years Live’ Tour

Australian rock-band ICEHOUSE have just announced their ’40 Years Live’ Tour, to celebrate 40 years since the band’s very first performance.

Mi Sound: The Newest Local Music Comp

In moving forward to the new age and developing the talent of local musicians, Royal South Street Society are celebrating 125 years as an organisation by introducing a brand new initiative – Mi Sound.

The Avalanches, Grandmaster Flash, Catfish and the Bottlemen and more announced for Falls Festival 2016

The line up for The Falls music festival is officially out, adding to previously announced headliners Childish Gambino and London Grammar.

Elvis To The Max

Max Pellicano is sitting in his hotel room at the Holiday Inn at Potts Point when I am connected to his hotel room’s phone. Having landed in Australia early last week and starting his tour at the one and only Rooty Hill RSL last Friday, Pellicano is exceptionally excited as he begins to chat with Forte magazine.

A New Hip Hop & RnB Bar is Opening Soon in Geelong

A few weeks ago Opium Bar shut its doors for good, after a long run operating at the James St venue.

Holy Holy Announce National Tour In Support Of New Single

Australian duo Holy Holy are back with a new track and an exciting tour to celebrate.

London Grammar Joins Childish Gambino on Falls 2016 Line Up

It’s L day for Fall’s Festival, who announced their second artist to their much anticipated lineup with British trio London Grammar joining Childish Gambino.

The Meanies, Drunk Mums and more Added to Chopped 2016 Line Up

Chopped Festival is back for 2016, and they’ve just added a whole new batch of artists to this year’s incarnation.

Geelong Creatives Store Opened Over the Weekend, Here’s the Space

Over the weekend, the newest space for Geelong creatives swung its doors open.

Alex Lahey, Amistat and Residual Announced for Birregurra Festival and Art Show

With so much festival news, hopefully you have time in your life for the Birregurra Festival & Art Show.

Yodelling, great beer, cider and slap-dancing come together for the Otway Oktoberfest

It’s heading towards that time when the stein reigns supreme. Yes, we’re staring down Oktoberfest and all its beerful glory. Be sure to keep an eye on your local for events, but the cracker we’re taking a gander at is Otway Oktoberfest.

Klirx Talks Music, The Showcase and Evil Demonic Spirits

Eager to rejuvenate the live hip-hop scene, Geelong hip-hop and rap artist Klirx chats to Forte.

#HASHTAG offers V.I.P Pass To Home House

Geelong’s #HASHTAG has teamed up with their ‘sister club’ Home House, to bring in V.I.P Club Passes.

Community Raises More than $45,000 in 24 hours for local’s brain surgery

Several directors of the UNO team are friends with Abbey, and as a result the club will be hosting a fundraising night on August 27, with 50 per cent of door sales going directly to her GoFundMe campaign.

Mexican Republic Opens in Geelong Tonight

Popular Lorne Mexican eatery is heading to Geelong, with the doors swinging open tonight at 6pm.

A Geelong Photographer is Documenting the Geelong Music Scene

Passionate Geelong-based photographer, Lucinda Goodwin, is calling upon all local musicians, bands, solo acts and those involved in the music industry for her new project.

Oktoberfest Geelong Returns for 2016

Holding it’s inaugural event last year, Oktoberfest Geelong is back for a second run on Saturday, October 8.

Channel Your Inner Rockabilly at the Rat’s, Tatt’s and Pinup’s Event

Rockabilly fans are in for a treat with an evening of blues-infused old-school rock’n’roll music, attitude and fashion at the annual Rat’s, Tatt’s and Pinup’s Social Club night.

BallaRatCat Locks in Another Night of Laughs

BallaRatCat has lined up another awesome night of quality comedy on Friday September 2.

Kingfisha Announce New Album and Lock in Torquay Show

Brisbane reggae/dub band Kingfisha are set to release their album Offered It Up on September 9.

Toxicon Release Debut Album

Progressive-metal band, Toxicon, have just released their debut album, Purge. We can gather from reading the band’s bio – “Serious about Metal: Not Much Else,” the group of five are passionate about not only their music, but enjoying themselves in the process.

 

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