Portarlington Mussel Festival Announces Headliners

Despite it being months away, we can’t wait for the 2017 Portarlington Mussel Festival that will be hitting our shores in January next year! With promises of both Taylor Swift and Katy Perry to headline… well sort of.

Screaming Females Reveal Debut Australian Tour

Following on from their acclaimed sixth album, underground punk heroes Screaming Females are heading to Australia.

Sweet Jean Lock in Regional Shows

When the working week is done, Sweet Jean just wants to have fun. Formed in 2010 by Sime Nugent and Alice Keath, Sweet Jean’s music glides effortlessly from stark and gothic, to hazy and melodic.

Reilly Fitzalan Locks in Regional Shows

As an artist it’s not hard to find inspiration in Byron Bay. Having someone appreciate the product of your inspiration is the battle.

Thy Art Is Murder Announce Australian Tour

Thy Art is Murder is no stranger to regional Victoria and the band is about to head out on the road again.

Another New Cafe Pops Up in Geelong

In Geelong it seems when one business door closes, another cafe door opens in its place. The newest addition following this adage is Scout & Co cafe which has taken over the space of previous cafe, Itsy Cafe.

We Love Winter Too

Starting June 1, the Aireys Inlet Tourist and Traders Association and the Surf Cost Shire are running their Love Winter in Aireys program for the entirety of the month.

Tracy McNeil Locks in Regional Shows

From one extreme to the other, 2015 was a rollercoaster ride for Tracy McNeil.

National Celtic Festival

The National Celtic Festival rolls around next month and organisers have been as busy as a bee putting the final touches on 2016’s outing.

Jake Martin Locks in Warrnambool Show

There is some pretty exciting news happening in Warrnambool next month, with energetic and charismatic UK folk­ punk singer­ songwriter Jake Martin set to perform a show in town as part of a tour in support of his debut full­ length solo release, We Take Them at Dawn.

Diesel Set to Play Geelong Show

Some 25 years after the songman first broke hearts as the ringleader of Johnny Diesel & the Injectors, the man born Mark Lizotte has established himself as one of the country’s finest performers. Eight studio albums and six ARIA Awards tell the story.

Arockalypse to Hit Warrnambool

Remember the simpler times? I don’t, but my memory is shot. But there is a change happening. Overpopulation, global warming, changing the recipe of beloved Australian snacks.

Music Slam #7

The next instalment of the Music Man Megastore’s Music Slam is coming up next month across the Queen’s birthday weekend, and what a lucky number seven it is. Basically, you’re going to get some ninety bands across three days – now that is a whole lotta bands.

The Junes Lock in Saints & Sailors Show

Winter! You won’t even notice it when The Junes do their magic at Portarlington’s Saints and Sailors on June 3.

Sean McMahon & The Moonmen Debut Release & Tour

‘Americana’ has recently seeped back into fashion and now into music, being the main genre behind Sean McMahon & The MoonMen’s debut album Shiner.

Reconciliation Week Kicks Off Tonight With Digital Projections

As part of Reconciliation Week (which runs from May 27 – June 3), Geelong will once again light up the night.

The Eastern Winter’s Eve Gig

A finely selected handful of underground heavy­ hitters will come together at The Eastern in Ballarat on Saturday, May 28 for Winter’s Eve, a night where locals can bask in the remaining days of autumn before the grim winter kicks in.

Blues for Peace

A world­ wide event held across May 27­-30, the Blues for Peace project is for those who want to make a difference.

Tinpan Orange Play Workers Tonight

Be good to your brothers and sisters, for you never know where a solid relationship will take you.

King of the North Announce National Tour

In true King of the North fashion, with a new album on the way (Get Out Of Your World comes out August 5) a national tour is also on the cards.

Modern Divide Launch EP this Saturday

In 2015, another band climbed out of Geelong’s seemingly endless pool of talent.

The Run Homecoming Show

Goot­ en tahk, dear readers, I hope you’re all well. How good are Aussies? If we’re not smashing it at Eurovision, we’re popping up at festivals the world­ over.

Karova Announces ‘Mystery Headliner’

After playing the guessing game with us, The Karova announced that Hadal Maw will be the ‘mystery headliner’ at a huge gig at the venue on Saturday night, May 28.

Ivan Ooze Plays Ballarat Tomorrow

On his birth certificate you’ll find the name Ben Townsend, but it is as Ivan Ooze where the real fun begins.

 

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