Andrea Robertson’s Ode to the ‘Seasons’ 

This ambitious project, spanning four EPs coinciding with autumn, winter, spring, and summer, has now culminated in an album that…

Ella Hooper: A Small Town Heroine Taking Centre Stage at A Day on the Green

As platinum-selling sensation Chris Isaak headlines A Day on the Green, another luminary prepares to grace the stage: the inimitable…

Kubik Frankston is a culmination of Melbourne’s vibrant music and food culture, set against a world-class installation

Illuminated tanks of water become synchronised with dancing music inside the open air event space of Kubik which will be…

Young, Talented, and Unstoppable: Astrid Armstrong is Geelong’s Rising Star

Born into a family deeply entrenched in the music industry, Astrid’s journey began long before she stepped onto the stage….

The Pierce Brothers: Masters of Musical Evolution Embrace the Grandeur with new album

The Pierce Brothers have carved a reputation for themselves as purveyors of electrifying live performances brimming with vigour, passion, and…

Stars & Bars Festival Returns to Heathcote for the Ultimate Countrified Adventure

The legendary Stars & Bars Festival is making its grand return to Heathcote this month, this time expanding into a…

Geelong Symphony Orchestra Bring Music From Movies To The Stage

“Get this much money and buy all the classical music you can find downtown,” were the words of director Stanley…

Ball Park Music on Festivals, Creativity, and Here Comes The Sun

Set to take place on Saturday 30 March at Torquay Common, this festival guarantees an unmissable celebration of music, sunshine,…

Magdalia is Melbourne’s rising star crafting ethereal indie folk-pop spells

Inspired by the likes of Lorde, Taylor Swift, and Florence and the Machine, Magdalia – the creative alter ego of…

Local psych-rock sensation Beans drops third studio album ‘Boots N Cats’

Beans, the renowned Geelong garage-psych band, has unleashed their highly anticipated third studio album, ‘Boots N Cats’, via Fuzz Club…

‘I could just be addicted to the dopamine of performing’: Melbourne’s Saint Victoire is one to watch

Recently securing the runner-up placement at the Emerging Artist Stage at Festival of Sails, Saint Victoire leaves a lasting mark…

From Kids In A Band to Having Kids: 15 Years of The Smith Street Band

On one side Lonely Island had teenagers singing about jizzing in their pants, David Guetta had us calling everyone sexy…

Missy Higgins celebrates 20 years of ‘The Sound of White’ and unveils new music on The Second Act Tour

 Released in 2004, this album wasn’t just an introduction; it was a revelation of her talent, her passion, and her…

Ocean Grove’s Andrea Robertson brings her sonic journey full circle with the complete series of ‘Seasons’

For award-winning musician and local favourite Andrea Robertson, the ebb and flow of seasons isn’t merely a climatic shift; it’s…

Meet Mister Co: The powerhouse duo orchestrating love and music in Melbourne’s music scene

Asserting their presence as a powerhouse deserving of our undivided attention, the duo – comprised of Connor and Oscar Absolum…

From high-energy club sets to blissed-out indie rock, Torquay Hotel turns up the volume this month

We’ve all long known the Torquay Hotel to be the home of live music, where artists perform their breakthrough gigs, or…

The best gigs happening in Geelong, Daylesford, Torquay, Castlemaine and more this month

Enjoy this month in history. In 1845, Stephen Perry patented the first rubber band, which he used to flick at…

The Chemical Brothers at A Day on the Green: Set times, setlist and event information for Geelong show

The Chemical Brothers will headline a massive one-night-only event set to take place this March in Geelong. With the help…

Black Pumas shine bright on Chronicles of a Diamond: ‘It was no small feat for us as a duo traversing the unknown’

So, as you can imagine, there was a lot of pressure when the Austin-based soul rock outfit got into the…

Aireys Inlet Music Festival shines a spotlight on local artists and coastal charm in 2024

Set against the backdrop of sun-kissed shores and lush hinterlands, this year’s festival promises a musical journey like no other,…

Anya Alchemy, D’Arcy Spiller, and Jay Santilli on music, motherhood, and more before Hello Sunshine Festival

In anticipation of Melbourne’s most awaited music and food festival, Hello Sunshine, we dive into an intimate dialogue with three…

Dark Light to Neon: The Illumination of Ville Valo

He expanded the music ecology under the HIM band banner with a subgenre he appropriately coined love metal – the…

Rock’n’roll music festival Do The Pop returns to Port Campbell with massive lineup, championing local talent

Nestled along the Great Ocean Road in Southern Victoria, this boutique Australian independent music festival is not only a celebration…

Keeping the Southern Spirit alive: Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues celebrates 10 year milestone this March

Since its inception in 2014, Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues has been a beacon of culture and culinary delight on…

 

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