A Message for You

In support of their single ‘The Message’, Melbourne prog heavyweights Acolyte will use the month of January for their first national headlining tour.

The Stiffys Regional Tour

Owning a car is always a big thing, and to celebrate the Stiffys’ guitarist Dev owning a car. With this tour the band will be hitting up the regional centres and taking some pit-stops into Forte territory.

Minya Vineyard

The Minya Vineyard and Winery was established in 1974 by Jeff and Sue Dans. Lending its name from the Aboriginal name meaning “Place of Many Birds”, Minya overlooks a picturesque billabong and is regarded as one of the Surf Coast’s finest venues.

Quban Presents: Ain’t No Siesta

For one day a month, the Quban Colletive of John Kennedy, Matt Hayes and Isaac Fryar invite you to attend a day party to rule all day parties.

Beach Bonnet Pop Up

Known for their mouthwatering BBQ meats, Bluebonnet has made the trip from Melbourne to Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club to fire up the smoker.

Hey Mate!

Hey Gringo is a band name that shouts for your attention, and once they get it it’s well worth your time.

James Blundell Adds Queenscliff Show

Ahead of going to Tamworth for his 10th Golden Guitar Award nomination, James Blundell gave back to Queenscliff locals with a sneaky show before the possible milestone (which we feel he’s in with a good chance of winning).

Waves Through Geelong

The Lanewaves are coming through Geelong and surrounds in the next week and with them comes a nod back to the golden age of surf music.

Volunteers Wanted

Looking for a fun and exciting way to meet some of the best craft beer & cider brewers in Australia? Want to be part of the team that runs Australia’s biggest alfresco beer and cider garden?

Brit’s Reschedule

British India’s show at the Lorne Hotel on Boxing Day was rescheduled to January 29 due to the bushfires. Music is important to us, but more important right now is that those working, living and volunteering in the affected areas stay safe.

Sustainable Living Festival

Melbourne and beyond will once again welcome the Sustainable Living Festival, which enters its 17th year in 2016. Geelong has put its hand up, with some 90 events set to take place throughout February.

I Pledge Allegiance

Money can be tight at the best of times, let alone at this time of year, but if you have a few dollars to spare there are three musos who would love you very much.

King of the Castle Solves Your Gelato Cravings

Consider your wildest gelato dreams now a reality, as King of the Castle on Pakington Street is bringing Dolce House Gelato to Geelong all the way from Melbourne.

A Heart of Red

Legendary Australian songman Russell Morris has completed the trilogy of albums with Mitch Cairns, a musical journey into Australia’s history told through blues and roots.

Heart and Soul

Karise Eden will be pretty busy up until the end of February on her ‘Summer Soul’ tour. In 2012, she won the first series of The Voice and watched her debut album, My Journey, become the biggest­selling local release of 2012.

Summer with Jebediah

Well, it looks as though Jebediah will be straight into action in 2016 with the band announcing a tidy little number of summer shows.

Fate of the World

On December 19, Adelaide post­hardcore outfit Sealed Our Fate will play their final show of an Indonesian tour, just one of the highlights in what has been a pretty decent year for the band.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Tickets for 2016’s Rainbow Serpent Festival are selling like hotcakes, so I suggest you stop reading now and book yours before continuing.

Newstead Live Festival

Around 15 minutes from Castlemaine you will find Newstead. And Newstead is where you will find the Newstead Live Music Festival.

Shades of Lanie Lane

Before hitting the terrible teens, Lanie Lane was taught the basics of guitar by her brother and old man, before finding her own voice. In 2011, the Sydneysider released her debut album, To the Horses, within an 18­month period of gold.

School Holiday Sewing

The art of sewing is nowhere near dead, and making sure it stays alive and kicking is Lyn Luck from the Sewing Room in Newtown. Classes for these holidays have just been announced and are to be held on January 6, 8, 12, 15, 20 & 22.

Boom Goes Kyle Taylor

BOOM (Bedroom Sessions 1) is the new three­track EP from nomadic songman Kyle Taylor, available now through his Bandcamp page.

Boite Singers’ Festival

Since 1979, The Boîte has forged relationships with musicians, artists, dancers, writers and storytellers.

Simply Marilyn

The Bendigo Art Gallery will deliver the goods once again in 2016, collaborating with Twentieth Century Fox for the stylish exhibition, Marilyn Monroe.

 

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