Sneaky Sound System, Kim Churchill and The Kite Machine unveiled for Great Australian Beer Festival Geelong

GABF overflows with fun, from the moment you set hands on your tasting glass, ‘til the time you’re tipping back your last beer of the day.

UNIFY Gathering has just unleashed a monster lineup for 2020

It’s a serious humdinger.

Music Victoria are Cultivating the Careers of Women in the Music Industry for another year

Returning for its second instalment, Music Victoria’s Cultivate Program aims to grow the careers of established women, and those who identify as women, already working within the contemporary music sector, developing their skills to take them into senior and leadership positions.

Up close with Nashville’s Leo Rondeau

Catch Leo at Pistol Pete’s Food n Blues, Geelong – September 21, Major Tom’s, Kyneton – September 28 & Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine – September 29.

Birregurra Festival and Art Show returns this weekend

They say a gold coin doesn’t get you all that much in life anymore, but in the Birregurra Festival and Art Show world it gains you access to the whole weekend of entertainment.

Beccy Cole is heading to Port Fairy

This September, the singer-songwriter is kicking up her country boots and heading to Crossley Hall in Port Fairy and bringing a swag of her friends along for the ride.

Sampa The Great brings her new album and new experiences to The Lost Lands Festival

It’s been over a year since Sampa The Great’s last release, Birds And The BEE9, swept across the world, blurring the lines between hip-hop, soul and gospel, and earning herself the 2018 Australian Music Prize.

DZ Deathrays are still DIY

Parsons insists, after all, “we still kind of treat ourselves like a DIY band as much as possible.”

The Waifs and John Butler co-headline Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival

The ninth annual Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival serves up a jam-packed four days of music, talent, art, community, and fun for the whole family. With over 130 acts across 40 venues, the festival is a true celebration and reflection of the blues and roots scene in Bendigo and across the world.

Happy Wanderer Festival returns for #7

Alongside the good times, great music, a sweet program of workshops, morning yoga, volunteering spirit, and splashing around in the river, it’s a festival which places a particular focus on sustainability and does so in more ways than one.

Sam Fender sheds a little more light on the music from his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles

Fresh from unleashing a row of smashing sets at Splendour in the Grass and a couple of packed venues in Sydney and Melbourne, British pop-punk heartthrob Sam Fender slowed down to chat about his debut album, Hypersonic Missiles.

The Amity Affliction play to their strength

Guitarist Dan Brown sat down for a chat recently and gave an insight into the bands’ current mood and plans for the rest of 2019 and beyond.

Alex Lahey is doing it right, bringing infectious anthems and bursting guitars to Geelong this October

“Geelong has always been so supportive of my music from the very start and I hold the town very close to my heart for that reason.”

CLOSED: Win a helicopter ride and glamping to Loch Hart Music Festival

After the sweeping success of the inaugural 2018 event, Loch Hart Music Festival is back for its second year this November, and featuring a huge lineup of acts from Alpine to Didirri, Genesis Owusu, Alice Ivy and so much more.

Ok Motel, the one-night rural music party, returns for 2019

The Charlton Motel will come alive with the blistering energy from Amyl And The Sniffers, the life-affirming alternative rock from Moaning Lisa, the grimy and visceral Batpiss, a dose of aggravated garage-punk from Pinch Points, the harmony-driven, fuzzed-out sounds of Moody Beaches, and a little bit of everything from Dj Hot Wheels.

The Amazons brought Future Dust to Melbourne last week

Singer and guitarist Matt Thomson spoke about the tour and how things have been shaping up with the Brit group.

Michael Waugh brings ‘The Weir’ to the Palais-Hepburn this weekend

We sit down with Michael Waugh.

Lock your doors, Lockdown is here…

Hailing from Melbourne new Electro and house music guru Lockdown is only at the start of his music career, but already gathering a list of achievements that would make a veteran blush.

City Calm Down talk Television and tours

Melbourne four-piece City Calm Down are celebrating the release of their third album Television

Swamp Thing are heading to the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival

Hailing from New Zealand, Swamp Thing’s energetic live performances are re-known for inspiring concert goers to dance and have fun while showcasing a wealth of musical experience and engaging their audience at all times.

Watch out for Rosie Burgess Trio

We chat to Rosie ahead of their Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival appearance.

Drapht is heading to Geelong

Raise your glass for the king of the bar!

Convenience Store debut their laidback sound on ‘Time To Enjoy’

Convenience Store is one of the best new bands you haven’t heard of yet, launching an honest, captivating release with a childlike sense of maturity.

Forte’s Guide to the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival 2019

The countdown is on for the festival that sees the humble town of Bendigo embrace upwards of 20,000 music lovers, with the ninth annual Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival this November 7 – 10.

 

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