Black Hatt Good Friday Fundraiser

When Good Friday rolls around on March 25, there is sure to be any number of things taking place close­by to where you live.

Port Fairy Folk Festival

If you’re making your way to the Port Fairy Folk Festival, there are a few things to keep in mind. The main music program is held in the ‘Festival Arena’ (Southcombe Park) on Campbell Street. Various venues around town will also play host.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow has announced its dates for 2016. It’s a pretty sweet deal.

Psycroptic Returns

Following a huge 2015 in which they released their self­-titled album and stormed their way across the US and Europe, enduring heavy­-hitters Psycroptic are back on home soil.

Mountain to Mouth Reveals 2016 Artist Line Up

After launching an extensive call-out late last year, Mountain to Mouth has finalised the line up of artists to be involved in the event this year on May 6-7.

Tinpan Orange Lock in Geelong Show

Be good to your brothers and sisters, should you have them, for you never know where a solid relationship will take you. For Emily and Jesse Lubitz it is Tinpan Orange, the indie folk darlings who, along with Alex Burkoy, know a little thing about creating ’60s inspired folk.

Sunnyboys Stop Off in Geelong

Geelong is in for a big treat this month with the original Sunnyboys line­up of Jeremy Oxley, Peter Oxley, Richard Burgman and Bil Bilson set to hit town.

Daylesford’s ChillOut Festival

Daylesford’s ChillOut festival will arrive in a week’s time, so let’s have one last look. ChillOut is the biggest and longest­running Country Queer Pride event in regional Australia and on opening night, Friday, March 11, it welcomes Mojo Juju and Kerryn Fields.

A Tribute to Bowie

Sam Crassweller, Audra Cornish and Ferret will pay tribute to the late David Bowie with an exhibition to be launched at The Bridge, Castlemaine on March 12.

Koi Child to Play Ballarat

Sublime talent with a touch of good fortune is the short and sweet story of Koi Child, and it all began when electronic hip-­hop trio Child’s Play and nu­jazz quartet Kashikoi decided to get together for an experimental jam night in Fremantle.

Ben Salter Plays The Bridge

If you have no plans for this Saturday night, March 5, do yourself a favour and swing by The Bridge in Castlemaine. Ben Salter is going to be there armed with his wonderful collection of tunes, including those from his latest album The Stars My Destination.

British India to Play Geelong

Before hitting the stages of Groovin’ the Moo the British India guys are set to warm up their vocals in Geelong when they play the Workers Club on March 23.

Gwyn Ashton to Play Bendigo and Geelong

Gwyn Ashton has been playing the blues for more than three decades. Born in Wales, Ashton made the move to Adelaide in the 1960s. After picking up his first guitar at the age of twelve, he was out playing bars and festivals at the age of sixteen.

Motor Music City Festival Is On Its Way

Hey ho, it’s off to the Motor City Music Festival you go.

Wild Women on Water

Surfers of all levels are encouraged to head down to Point Impossible or Spot for 2016’s Wild Women on Water, hosted by Surf Coast Longboarders Club for International Women’s Day on Saturday March 5.

Mason Play Ballarat

When you are a thrash metal band, starting at the “Big Four” is your honour-­bound duty. Proudly adopting the ’80s thrash sound and mixing it with fast tempos and a dominating rhythm section, Melbourne­-based outfit Mason released their self-­titled debut EP in 2011.

Bootleg Rascal Play Karova Tonight

A four-­piece from Sydney and Gold Coast, the Bootleg Rascal crew like to think of themselves as ghetto dubsters. Like many a good story, the beginning of the band took place in the back room of a seedy gig in Sydney.

Narana Unplugged 2.0

For those who remember Narana Unplugged from last year, you’ll remember that is was a completely organic event focused purely on the talents of the musicians on the line up.

Rock Off MND!

Rock Off MND is a live music event inspired by Jenny Simko to help raise funds for research into Motor Neuron Disease.

Cat Power Reschedules Tour

After health concerns forced her to reschedule her tour, Cat Power has locked in a return to our shores.

The Go Set Announce Australian Tour

Australian punks The Go Set have locked in an Australian tour, hot off the heels of their latest album.

The McClymonts 10-year Celebration

Since the release of their self­titled debut EP in 2006, The McClymonts (Brooke, Sam and Mollie) have had ten of the best, with nineteen charting singles, gold albums, multiple awards and sold out shows across Australia and the US.

The Weeping Willows Announce Tour

Steeped in bluegrass tradition and draped in gothic Americana imagery is what you will find should you stumble upon The Weeping Willows, the darling duo of Andy Wrigglesworth and Laura Coates.

Dallas Crane Upcoming Shows

With a place on the Cherry Rock line ­up, Dallas Frasca will warm up with a few shows around the traps, including a night out at the Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs on March 13. Love Army is the latest album from the Frasca gang.

 

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