Riggs in Space

They’ve spent the year rubbing shoulders with Foo Fighters and You Am I and now The Delta Riggs are eyeing off another big year in 2016.

Falls Raises Over $100,000 for Bushfire Relief

Things have been happening very quickly in the Lorne Falls camp. After a bushfire sparked along the Surf Coast, the festival was forced to relocate to Mt Duneed Estate, doing everything it could for attendees to ensure the festival went ahead and in the safest means possible.

He Found His Thrill

Taking a look at another gig coming your way in 2016, and we have songman Michael Waugh taking to The Vine, Bendigo on February 27.

Exit Stage Left

In 2014, songman Steve Smyth released his sophomore album, Exits. Produced by Joey Waronker (Thom Yorke, Beck) and Gus Seyffert (The Black Keys, Norah Jones), the album is an aural journey of one man’s travels.

Tomorrow's People

Tomorrow’s People is a new travelling mini­festival that will make its way around eight locations early in 2016.

Brothers in Arms

Did you hear the one about the buskers who made it big? Jack and Pat Pierce, who perform music under the easy to remember Pierce Brothers, were once just a couple of lads making music on the streets of Melbourne.

New Year's Eve

We know that you can be a bunch of Slack McSlackers when it comes to NYE plans, so let’s take a look at a few things taking place around the traps.

They Dreamed a Dream

Husband and wife duo Dream Tree formed many moons ago in 2000.

Boxing Day Slam

If you are going to attend just one event this year, make it the Boxing Day Slam. Sure, you may have made your one event late in the year, but it is a good’un.

Saving All My Gigs For You

At the time of writing, tickets remained for British India’s shows at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal tomorrow night, December 18, as well as Lorne’s Lorne Hotel on December 26 and the Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads on December 27.

Australian Jazz Convention

While serving in the RAAF in 1944, musician Abe Monsbourgh wrote to his friend C. Ian Turner with an idea about running a “jazz convention” once the war had ended. The first event was held in 1946, attended by local and interstate artists.

It's a Music Man Xmas

The Music Man Xmas Party takes place this Saturday night, December 19. And just who are you getting?

Away in a Monaro

Some say that Christmas Eve is a time for family and other loved ones. Others say it is a time to get down and dirty with the pride and joy of Warrnambool, The Monaros. Choose your own way, but choose wisely.

Thirsty For More

As you would be aware, Thirsty Merc is back on the road following a fatal car accident that took the life of stage manager Shane Cooper, with dates lined up at The Barwon, Geelong on December 18, Lorne Hotel, Lorne on December 29 and Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads on December 30.

Best Kept Secret

Secrets are a beautiful thing, as is the beach and great music, combining all three are the Secret Garden Markets happening in Barwon Heads this summer. With live music, street food, artisan stalls and beer, it’s a space to celebrate all there is about summer and the creative aspects of life.

The King is Alive

In addition to an appearance at The Falls, El Vez has lined up a couple of intimate dates to spread his Elvis magic. Real name Robert Lopez, El Vez takes ‘The King’ and gives him a Latin-American music makeover.

One For the Wine Lovers

Wine lovers gather around, we’ve found your next event to clink your glasses at. The Geelong Heritage Wine Walk takes attendees through seven locations and 14 wineries where you’ll be able to sample some prestigious wines and enjoy a matching canape at each.

Boxing Day Feast

There’s food truck festivals and then there’s the International Food Truck Festival, a delicious spread of some of the finest food trucks around.

For All the Music in China

Plenty of venues will be competing for your attention this Christmas Eve, with Bendigo’s Golden Vine Hotel coming out as a strong contender with the announcement of Made in China.

Let There Be Rock

After talk of a new album that seemed to go on and on, Dallas Crane served up Scoundrels in November – their first full­length in nine years. Formed in 1996, the band would rehearse what would become their debut album in a Port Melbourne oil shed.

Your Almighty Burger Boss

There’s no such thing as one town having too many burger joints, that’s why we’re pretty keen on the soon to be new addition on Pakington Street, Boss Burger Co.

Rock me Detonators

Temperatures will rise when The Detonators hit Bendigo’s Golden Vine Hotel on December 19.

Nice Acoustics

The Karova, Ballarat will host a little acoustic bash this Sunday, December 20. It’s all about providing some ripping tunes while giving you a chance to relax before the last few days before Christmas makes it feel as though your head is being squeezed between a grumpy giant’s hands.

Embrace the '80s

Time to pull on your best ’80s attire, do your warm ups (vocals and body) and get ready for a night of ’80s nostalgia thanks to Absolutely ’80s presents at the Royal Hotel Meredith on December 19 at 7pm.

 

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