‘It’s a party’: Inside the Melbourne Royal Show’s stellar After Dark lineup

The Melbourne Royal Show is a perennial highlight on Melbourne’s busy calendar, a reason to celebrate as we mark the return of…

From ‘Boyfriend’ to blackbear: The rise of Matthew Tyler Musto

The multi-platinum selling artist impressively swung onto the scene at the ripe age of 16 with highschool punk-rock band Polaroid…

The Blues Train announces new Next Generation Concert Series for November 

An integral part of the Queenscliff Tourism and Victorian Music Industries for the past 28 years, this year will see…

Mike O’Dowd returns with rich, rustic storytelling on new single ‘One Lover Leaves’

Driven by the classic kind of storytelling, one with simple anecdotes of life atop a strolling acoustic guitar, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter…

Beddy Rays: Five Things They’re Keen To Check Out in Torquay this September

Hailing from Reddy Bay in Brisbane, Beddy Rays have been making waves with their surf-rock meets pub rock sound –…

Ballarat progressive rockers SCY reveal their best effort yet with new EP ‘Collective’

With a rare mix of unbridled energy, unfiltered honesty and raw passion, Ballarat progressive rockers SCY (comprising Ballarat multi-instrumentalists Eymon…

The best gigs, festivals and concerts happening across regional Victoria this August

Did you know that August was not named after Augustus Gloop, the gluttonous urchin from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?…

Melbourne artists Younique and R.em.edy collaborate and it’s ‘Pure Intoxication’

Independently released today, August 4, ‘Pure Intoxication’ is the stunning funky neo-soul reverie from Melbourne’s Younique. The artist project of…

The best surprise guests performances at concerts and festivals since live music returned

Sometimes fans and music lovers just get more than their money’s worth when multiple superstars team up on stage at…

15 of the best records from Australia’s pub rock era in the ’70s and ’80s

It’s no big secret that as a whole, Australians are pretty keen on pubs. This is a truth that’s unavoidable…

From Golden Plains to a sex-positive dance floor banger, Melbourne’s m8riarchy shares her career highlights

Best known for her vocal collaboration with Shouse on ‘Won’t Forget You’, m8riarchy is an immensely talented, highly-skilled producer, committed…

From Jan Juc to the world stage, Xavier Rudd returns to his roots in Geelong show this weekend 

Since the very beginning, Xavier Rudd’s ability to connect with people has been his most powerful gift. The more he…

Melbourne’s GUTHRIE takes us track-by-track through their debut EP ‘INCUBATOR’

Melbourne’s folktronica connoisseur GUTHRIE (they/them) – the project of Tess Guthrie – has today released their highly anticipated debut EP…

The best upcoming gigs, live music and concerts in Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Torquay and more this month

Prices everywhere are sky-high, we’ve had to resort to single ply. Can we verify your wi-fi? Still, may your July…

Royal Drue’s empowering ‘Cinderella’ is a stunning assertion of expression, sexuality and identity 

Taking on the world with a potent pop vision, Melbourne singer-songwriter Royal Drue has unveiled her debut single ‘Cinderella’ –…

The rise of the Torquay Hotel: The beating heart of live music in regional Victoria 

It’s hard to overstate what the Torquay Hotel means to many on the Surf Coast. Anyone who grew up or…

FINN’s Shorthand: “I think it’s some of the best stuff we’ve ever done”

Following 2021’s Mayrose is Shorthand, a fresh journey through the mind of the four-piece. It’s full of that blues-rock styling…

Listen to the sounds of Victoria with these regionally-inspired playlists from our state’s best live musicians 

Victoria is home to some of Australia’s hottest musical talent – we know this and we love this. If you’re…

Seven iconic live music moments in regional Victoria

Over the years, there have been some pretty iconic live music moments that have hit stages all across regional Victoria,…

Chris Jacobs on honouring Elvis and keeping his music alive through the Burning Love series

The King is back. Well sort of, Australia’s got Elvis fever at the moment, between the upcoming Aussie produced Elvis…

Bendigo’s Burning Love concert series combines Elvis’ musical legacy and local musicians for a larger-than-life live music experience 

John Lennon famously once said, “Before Elvis there was nothing.” There’s no doubt, Elvis Presley is undeniably one of the…

The best gigs, events and festivals happening across regional Victoria this June

We’re heading towards the end of the financial year, and we have a deal for you. Each new person who…

Hailing from regional Victoria, Go Dog Go, The Fillmores and Meraki Minds join forces for an epic hometown headline tour

When it comes to musicians coming out of regional Victoria, we’re spoilt for choice. For years now, extremely talented emerging…

Melbourne’s Cool Sounds on bringing playful, jangly pop songs to Bendigo in honour of The King, Elvis Presley

For the last few years, Cool Sounds have been a staple of the Melbourne music scene. With their 2018 album…

 

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