Radio Moscow to Play Karova

Tickets remain for Radio Moscow’s show at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on February 21. Making noise until the cops are called is what drives Radio Moscow, a hard rocking psych power trio formed in 2003.

Ha the Unclear Make Australian Debut Shows

Ha the Unclear is a merry band from New Zealand, set to make their Australian debut.

Kiwanis 2016 All Ford Day

More than 1,200 Fords from more than 36 car clubs will converge on Deakin University’s Waurn Ponds campus on Sunday February, 21 for the 2016 Kiwanis All Ford Day.

Jerkfest

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to the Pivot City Jerkfest, the “so high, I’m fried, lo­fi extravaganza” that returns for its second year.

Jeff Rosenstock Announces Lorne Show

We love it when an artist feels a connection with Australia. Jeff Rosenstock has been out this way on three previous occasions. He also produced The Smith Street Band’s Throw Me in the River.

Riverboats Music Festival

The Riverboats Music Festival takes place this weekend, so let’s hope you’re ready for some fun and games. All performances take place at the Festival Hub, which is located at Aquatic Reserve, Heygarth Street.

By the Meadow Lock in 2016 Line Up

Boutique festival By The Meadow will return this April for round #3.

Thirsty Merc Back With Another National Tour

After a bit of a difficult end to last year, Thirsty Merc and back on the road to support the release of their newest single, ‘The Grind’.

Old Castlemaine Gaol Shows

Local trio Peter and the Wolves will release their new album Absolute Waterfront Plastic at the Old Castlemaine Gaol this Saturday, February 20.

Ballarat Backyard Tasters

Summer is perhaps the greatest time for music. The season brings a wealth of festivals to the region as well as an onslaught of free music gigs. The Ballarat Backyard Tasters is one of the latter, and is back this month for a series of free gigs on Friday nights

Bring Me the Horizon Announce Melbourne Show

Supporting their latest album, That’s The Spirit, British rockers and former Soundwave headliners Bring Me The Horizon are making their hotly anticipated return to Melbourne off the back of a national tour.

Deans Marsh Festival

The annual Deans Marsh Festival is a celebration of the rich and diverse hinterland community of artists, craftspeople, local producers and musicians.

Palace of the King to play Black Hatt

This is rock and roll steeped in bluesy swagger and riff-heavy psychedelia. This is Palace of the King. Formed in late 2012, the band has already coughed up two EPs, a full-­length vinyl LP and a debut album proper.

The Run Workers Club Residency

Thanks to their debut single ‘Beside Me’, The Run will take in a two­ week residency at Geelong’s Workers Club across February 17 and 24.

Sal Kimber Locks in Bendigo Show

After almost four years, the new album from Sal Kimber and her dynamite band, the Rollin’ Wheel’, has arrived. Thanks to the love of Kickstarter, Sal and co. will be able to take Southern Light out on the road, playing a tidy number of shows in hall and unique venues in rural Victoria.

Tessa Lyes and Joseph van der Hurk to Perform at Real Vinyl Music

Please make welcome a couple of our lovely cousins when New Zealand’s Tessa Lyes and Joseph van der Hurk take to Geelong’s Real Music Vinyl on February 19.

Patrick James Locks in Geelong Show

Patrick James will take in six states and territories throughout February and March as he introduces us to his debut long­player, Outlier.

Mia Dyson Locks in Hepburn Springs Show

Right Here is the forthcoming new EP from Mia Dyson, due for release February 12. The new handful of songs is the follow­up to 2014’s Idyllwild, which took out the J Award for Double J Artist of the Year.

Koi Child to release debut

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.

Blackwood Jack Lock in Warrnambool Show

Ben Cue, Daniel Paroissien and Talen Galbraith are Blackwood Jack, a musical zoo made from wires and glue. Make that award­-winning Blackwood Jack.

Pivot City Jerkfest

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, to the Pivot City Jerkfest, the “so high, I’m fried, lo­fi extravaganza” that returns for its second year.

Strung Out Is Coming to Town

As you may have heard from the cool kids, Southern Californian punksters Strung Out will be heading to our shores shortly. Strung Out formed out of Simi Valley, situated around 50 kilometres from Downtown Los Angeles, in 1989.

Rockabilly Weekend

For three nights this month Ballarat’s Suttons House of Music will hand the keys over to the Rockabilly Weekend. Sun Rising will kick things off on February 12. Paying tribute to the golden era of rock and roll, Sun Rising performs renditions of your favourite ‘Sun’ hits.

Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival

There is a bit of news in the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival camp, so we’re going to bring you up to speed. The dates for 2016’s event are in, with the festival taking place across November 3, 4, 5 & 6.

 

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