Cat Power’s 2016 Australian Tour Postponed

Chan Marshall AKA Cat Power has been forced to postpone her upcoming Australian tour, which was set to kick off this week.

Sarah Blasko Makes Her Return

Eternal Return is the new album from songbird Sarah Blasko. And you know what that means? It is touring time.

Pako Festa

February 27 is the date to keep clear, as the largest free celebration of cultural diversity in Australia once again sets up shop in Geelong.

A Nod to Dylan

Upon the left arm of Canadian songman Gabriel Hélie-Harvey you will find the initials R.Z. They are the initials of Robert Zimmerman, the birth name of Bob Dylan. He has read several Dylan biographies, and has assumed his own pseudonym, Elliot Maginot.

The Stiffys Go Regional

Here in their car, The Stiffys feel safest of all. They can lock all their doors; it’s the only way to live.

Stereo Stories at Geelong Library

There is a pretty interesting gig set to take place at the Geelong Library and Heritage Centre on the Sunday afternoon of February 7.

Port Fairy Folk Festival

It is the big 4­0 for the Port Fairy Folk Festival in 2016, so get those cheesy cards ready.

Ararat’s Jailhouse Rock Festival

Tickets for Ararat’s Jailhouse Rock Festival (March 17­20) are on sale now. Jailhouse was created in 1995 as a way to celebrate the greatness of the ’50s and ’60s.

SheppARTon Festival

The SheppARTon Festival is one of the region’s iconic and cultural events, committed to the concepts of collaboration, new work, culture and ideas through a multi­-art form platform. The first festival was staged in 1997 and today stretches 17 days in March.

Great Australian Beer Festival Callout for Volunteers

If you love beer so much you wouldn’t mind volunteering at a festival filled with it for a few days, or perhaps you just like lending a helping hand, the Great Australian Beer Festival in Geelong are looking for you.

Ballarat & Geelong Get Some Hein Cooper

From busker to touring Europe, the US and Canada, the going has been good for Hein Cooper. And well may it continue. We’ll take you back a few years to 2013, and Cooper was discovered in 2013 by Half Moon Run manager Franz Schuller.

Diesel Announces Geelong Show

The response to Diesel’s ‘Pieces of Americana’ tour has been pretty fantastic, so much so that further dates have been added.

Free V/Line Travel Until February 7

So maybe you’ve heard the horror stories of late while travelling on V/Line transport, but nonetheless, good ol’ V/Line are making it up to travellers with free transport on all V/Line services until February 7.

ChillOut Festival

The Labour Day weekend means it is time for the ChillOut Festival to once again spread its magnificent wings in Daylesford.

Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival

While many will be holding out until Bluesfest hits Byron Bay, be sure to head along to Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival; Australia’s biggest, little blues festival and the real deal of blues celebrated in the community.

GTM 2016 Line Up Has Dropped

We hate to say it, but there’s a glaring omission in this year’s line up: Shannon Noll. Though, let’s get ahead with the stellar line up regardless of any Nollsy appearances.

Analogue Academy Gains Liqour License

Further proof of Geelong’s improving and constantly diversifying nightlife, Analogue Academy (the hidden cafe popular for its ability to develop film, tasty hotdogs and New York City loft feel) has gained a liquor license for Friday and Saturday nights.

Agent 37 Take a Break

How long is a really long time? That is the question you may well find yourself asking Agent 37, Ballarat’s little Ramonescore band that could, after announcing they will be taking an extended break following a couple of farewell bashes.

Comedians Go Regional

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is once again set to welcome some fabulously funny men and women in March/April. There is also plenty of the funny stuff taking place locally.

Find Your Rhythm at Werribee Open Range Zoo

If you’re lacking a good beat and furry animals in your life, it’s probably time to stop denying yourself and head to the Werribee Open Range Zoo’s Rhythm of Africa shows.

Dead City Ruins’ Geelong Show

They have recently spent time shaking and baking in Europe, and right now Dead City Ruins are enjoying a big, boozy tour on home soil.

Black Aces Regional Tour Dates

We are all born with a mission, or so they say, and for the men of Black Aces that mission is to create true blue, fire breathing, chest beating rock and ‘expletive’ roll.

Babushka Lounge Fundraiser

Although we love all our readers equally, we have our moments when we love some of you just a little bit more. Moments, for example, like when you contribute some of your hard-­earned or not so hard-­earned dollars to fine establishments such as Ballarat’s Babushka.

GTM Line Up Is Coming

Just a reminder that the line­up for the 2016 Groovin the Moo festival drops on Thursday, January 28, with tickets on sale shortly thereafter on February 2.

 

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