Californian country star Chayce Beckham to headline Meatstock Bendigo’s smoking lineup 

Australia’s biggest barbeque and music festival, Meatstock, announces return and roadshow expansion to Bendigo for 2024.  2023 saw a staggering…

With its secret lineup and intimate gigs, global movement Sofar Sounds comes to Geelong

In a world where the rhythm of live music often gets lost in the hustle and bustle, there’s a global…

The Presets: ‘This is working a little too well, what’s wrong?’

That’s what’s bothering Kim Moyes, one-half of Australian electronic legends The Presets, when he speaks with us from his Sydney…

Melbourne’s Eamonn Conor unleashes vibrant new EP ‘Last Chance Romance’ 

Packed with infectious beats and soul-stirring melodies, this December 8 release is poised to be Conor’s magnum opus. With a…

The Avalanches: new music, new frontier and new year

Seven, six, five…glasses are full, arms are weaved together as groups huddle in celebration. Four, three, two…the finger is at…

‘We got lost in the process’: SAFIA head through season change with new album and tour

However, when it came to creating their third album, the wheels stopped rolling, the cranes of creativity came to a…

‘Like cockroaches, we seem to outlast everybody’: Queens Of The Stone Age are evolving until the end

When Michael Shuman claims that they will never, “be the biggest band in the world,” it might sound like a…

From garage studio to electro-pop magic, LASHES is regional Victoria’s most compelling rising star

In a world where electro-pop is carving out its own distinct identity and the musical landscape is teeming with talent,…

The Life and Legacy of Music Victoria Hall of Fame 2023 Inductee, Kutcha Edwards

At the time Austin had founded the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service where he would forge a connection with a bright-eyed…

‘Taylor is a lyrical genius and we should celebrate all aspects of that’: Taylor Swift Tribute Event, Taylor Made, to Send Kryal Castle Crumbling

Did you spend nine hours in the non-existent Ticketek queue attempting to purchase tickets to the biggest stadium concert of…

‘Exploding with talent to suit all music explorers’: Your guide to Queenscliff Music Festival 2023

It’s that time of year again as the decorations are hung, the choirs are singing, and the stars shine ever…

The Blues Train Celebrates ‘Women In Blues’ with a New Concert Series

Queenscliff’s iconic Blues Train has been synonymous with great music and unforgettable live performances for nearly three decades. Established in…

‘We couldn’t say no to such a sick opportunity’: The Terrys on riding the sonic wave at Boost Mobile Air Jam presented by Pirate Life

Melbourne’s URBNSURF is about to be swept up in a tidal wave of surf, skate, and music as the Boost…

‘It’s very inspiring’: Jem Cassar-Daley returns to Queenscliff Music Festival

“We were in this beautiful tent, and I could just see the energy in the crowd. It was just absolutely…

Nightjar Festival levels up: Introducing ‘The Series’ – a festival of music, roving entertainment, food and design

Nightjar Festival had been a fixture of the Surf Coast events calendar with summer nights elevated by the incredible food,…

‘Festivals are a nice place to meet other artists and to dream about possible collaborations’: Aloe Blacc headlining Queenscliff Music Festival with an open mind

This year he is headlining Queenscliff Music Festival, which in its 2023 iteration will run from November 23 through to…

‘It’s about our lives, and it’s about you, it’s about everybody’: Push Play with Rocket Science

In the heart of Naarm-Melbourne, a rock band that’s been igniting stages and soundscapes for a quarter-century has returned, and…

Groove into the future with Mister Co’s electrifying new single ‘Better Lives’ with Lia Magu

In the ever-evolving world of music, it’s a rare delight to encounter a duo that encapsulates passion, authenticity, and an…

Meet The Wildlings, the duo crafting authentic indie-folk magic with ‘Beach Blue Eyes’ debut

Nestled in the heart of Central Victoria, a region that’s no stranger to captivating landscapes and evocative storytelling, a brand-new…

Kirrilee: Dreaming and defying the norm with her debut EP

In the ever-evolving realm of indie-pop, a star is on the rise, hailing from the heart of Melbourne, Her name…

Sons of the East: Back from the world stage and headlining Port Fairy Folk Festival

“Sorry, I know you were supposed to speak with Nic, but he and Jack are in the studio recording vocals,”…

Remembering MTV Unplugged: The timeless acoustic sessions that redefined music

The more that time separates something from our past, the warmer our reflection can often become. The truth is our…

‘I’m completely fulfilled with this record’: Dan Sultan at his most realised as an artist

That’s exactly what the ARIA and NIMAs winning ‘Old Fitzroy’ singer-songwriter, Dan Sultan, did. “We’re doing it on the Friday…

Sound Tracks: A Weekend Guide to Charlton with Maple Glider

A melodic voyage to the heart of Victoria brought the ever-talented Maple Glider to the charming river town of Charlton…

 

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