The Geelong Concert Raising Money for Parkinson’s Disease

This weekend, Parkinson’s disease will be front and centre as Ocean Grove hosts the third Light of Day concert.

Karl S. Williams Locks in Geelong Show

The blues found Karl S. Williams while living in the small NSW town of Woodburn.

The Screaming Females Lock in Ballarat Show

Having recently celebrated the 10-year mark as a band, Screaming Females are pumped to announce that they will have a belated birthday bash in Australia.

Perry Keyes Locks in Ballarat Show

The story goes that every Saturday morning, the household of Perry Keyes would be filled with music. While his grandmother did the housework, the likes of Ray Charles and Rob Orbison would spill out onto the streets.

The Pickers Union Has Reopened for Business with a New Look

For lovers of the North Geelong cafe, the past few weeks would have been trying times due to the Pickers Union being closed for renovations.

Dreadnaught Lock in Regional Shows

For more than two decades, Dreadnaught has proudly and loudly played metal. Formed out of the remnants of Tasmanian bands including Fridge, the band released their debut album, Body.Blood.Skin.Mind, in 1996.

The Hunted Crows Lock in Ballarat Show

When you release a single together, you have to tour together. That’s just how it should work, and only the best abide by the rule.

FReeZA Push Start Competition in Ballarat

Hosted by FReeZA and The Push, the annual all-ages Battle of the Bands competition has been given a facelift this year.

Chopped is Back for 2016

Paying homage to the days when drag strips were often dirt tracks, Chopped is the event for those that love their cars and the style of the 1950s and 1960s.

King Parrot Confirm 2016 Shows

Off the back of their North American tour, the boys will return to Victoria for a tight run of shows.

Destrends Lock in Regional Dates

With a sound reminiscent of the new wave sound of the late seventies and early eighties, Melbourne’s Destrends is the combinations of the Savage brothers, Matt and Nathan, and Billy Watts, son of the late Robbie ‘Rocket’ Watts, he of the Cosmic Psychos.

Canary Lock in Geelong Show

Ah, the ol’ self­ destructive break­ up. Sing out some Cure lyrics if you’ve been there.

Queenscliff Music Festival Expands Its 2016 Lineup

Following on from their massive first round announcement, Queenscliff Music Festival have unveiled more artists for their 2016 incarnation.

Imogen Clark Locks in Ararat Show

Alt­ country/Americana artist Imogen Clark stuck gold when she released her third EP, Stories from a Porcelain City.

Blues for a Good Cause

Help the homeless keep warm with the blues when the Sleeping Hollow Blues Club presents Blues for Blankets, a fantastic night of tunes to help the SHBC buy blankets and swags for those experiencing homelessness in Geelong.

Alex Williamson Announces Bendigo Show

Comedian Alex Williamson, also known to fans as ‘Shooter Williamson’ has gained great success through his Aussie video skits online.

The Black Aces are Heading to Europe and They’re Throwing a Party to Get There

Proudly born and bred in Bendigo, the Black Aces were made to rock. They rock the Kasbah. They rock the Free World. They rock the Suburbs. They are the city upon which rock and roll was built. And they’re heading for Europe.

Richie Ramone Set to Perform in Geelong

The Ramones first toured Australia in 1980 with their debut performance taking place at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on July 14 (you can find the recording online). The tour came on the back of the band’s fifth album, End of the Century, an album produced by Phil Spector and featuring the track ‘Rock ’n’ Roll High School’.

The Delta Riggs Announce New Album, National Tour

Some exciting announcements are on their way for The Delta Riggs fans, with a new album, Active Galactic, to drop on August 26.

Guantanamo Baywatch Announce Australian Return

Guantanamo Baywatch have announced they will return to Australia this September, with an extra guitarist and a new album in hand.

Emma Louise Announces National Tour

Following the release of her latest album, Supercry, ambient pop songstress Emma Louise has announced an upcoming national tour – set to take place this October.

PSA: The Ballot For Meredith 2016 Is Now Open

It’s here. The ballot for Meredith 2016 is officially open for business.

How to Make the Most of Your Ballarat Laneway Experience

This weekend Ballarat is braving the cold and getting out of the house for the Ballarat Laneway festival.

The Stiffys Just Released A Song About Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go is sweeping the world, and everyone’s newsfeed, right now. Apparently, The Stiffys were so distracted by trying to catch ’em all during recording that the only way they could get it out of their system was to write a song about it.

 

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