The Umbilical Brothers Lock in Regional Shows

Please note that the following program is only suitable for those aged 15 years and over. It contains violence, sexual references, drug taking and frequent coarse language.

Free Show at the Eastern

Is there a greater combination of words than ‘it’s free’? Yep, there sure is. But it still has a most lovely ring to it. And of all the things that could be free, music is right up towards the top of the list, perhaps second only to food. Maybe healthcare.

Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife Announces Album Launch & Tour

With the new album Thieves due this July, the Melbourne-based Tracy McNeil is hitting the road in late June, backed by her band The GoodLife.

The Piping Hot Chicken Shop Lines Up the Gigs

The Piping Hot Chicken Shop has a couple of ripping shows for you this month. First up, you have Big Daddy Wilson this Saturday, May 14.

SCNDL Lock in Bendigo Show

In celebration of their ARIA #1 single ‘Meant to Be’, Melbourne duo SCNDL have been on the road since March. SCNDL is the creative union of Tom Grant and Adam Amuso, and it’s not the first time they have tasted sweet success.

Sweet Jean Announce National Tour

They’ve just unveiled their second LP, Monday To Friday, and Melbourne’s Sweet Jean will be hitting the road this July.

Gravel Samwidge Lock in Ballarat Show

For those old enough to remember, 1989 was an interesting time for music.

Paul Dempsey Announces New Album and Australian Tour

Seven years after the Something For Kate frontman’s solo debut, Paul Dempsey is now back with his second solo release, Strange Loop.

The Mane Shave ­ Three Bands and Three Bald Heads

The brainchild of Geelong’s Jon Gilchrist and Tristan Gall, The Mane Event is a fantastic initiative that aims to raise money and awareness of mental health issues within the local community.

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Announce Huge Australian Tour

The prolific King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have just released their fourth record in 18 months, and now they’re set to celebrate with a roaring launch show.

Saint Henry Locks in Regional Shows

I think it is safe to say that whenever one approaches a gig, they are hoping to have their minds blown and organs burst. According to the man on the street, one can expect just that with Saint Henry.

Joe Mungovan On Tour

When Joe Mungovan was nine­ years­ old, he begged his parents for a drum kit for Christmas. Being presumably awesome, his parents decided this noisiest of instruments was just right.

Sahara Beck Upcoming Geelong Show

Raised in the laid­ back surrounds of the Sunshine Coast, Sahara Beck wrote and recorded her first album at the age of fourteen.

The Max Hotel

As one of the oldest pubs in Geelong located Metres away from the waterfront, The Max has a certain charm that’s kept it as one of the most-loved venues in town.

Ballarat Friends of West Papua Concert

If you’re in the Ballarat region tomorrow, May 13, you may wish to consider swinging by the Ballarat Trades Hall for the ‘Ballarat Friends of West Papua Concert’.

Dami Im Locks in Geelong and Bendigo Shows

As this issue of this little magazine was being put together, Eurovision 2016 kicked off in magnificent style – and as we know, Dami Im is carrying the Australian flag. Godspeed, Dami!

Ngaiire Drops New Music, Locks in Ballarat Show

To celebrate her highly anticipated sophomore album Blastoma, Ngaiire has locked in a Melbourne show and offered another track I Can’t Hear God Anymore.

Castlemaine Jazz Festival

Tickets for the 2016 Castlemaine Jazz Festival are on sale now. By the time registrations closed, they were looking at more than 100 bands and some 340 artists to sort through, so details are being finalised.

Bendigo Art Gallery To Showcase Toni Maticevski Exhibition

For the first time in his celebrated 20 year career, renowned Australian fashion designer Toni Maticevski will be opening up his archives for all to see in an exhibition presented by the Bendigo Art Gallery.

MusicMan Bendigo Upcoming Music Slam

Another one to look out for at Bendigo’s Music Man is the next Music Slam adventure, set to be held from June 9 through June 12.

Freya Hollick and Jules Sheldon Team Up

Songwoman Freya Hollick and songman Jules Sheldon have teamed up for a show at The Bridge, Castlemaine on May 14.

The Levitation Hex to Play MusicMan

The journey of The Levitation Hex kicked off in 2010 when Angus Agius (Alchemist) and Mark Palfreyman (Alarum) began kicking around ideas.

Modern Divide Lock in Geelong Show

In 2015, another band climbed out of Geelong’s seemingly endless pool of talent. Modern Divide’s debut show took in the Workers Club in support of Lepers and Crooks; their second show was a headliner.

The Eastern’s Big Autumn Gig

A finely selected handful of underground heavy-hitters will come together at The Eastern in Ballarat

 

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