Tool tribute band Third Eye are heading to Geelong and Ballarat for their first shows in 12 months

It’s been 12 months since Tool tribute band Third Eye announced the departure of their previous frontman and news of their brief hiatus while they searched for a new lead singer.

Melbourne Guitar Show returns with massive 2019 program

Get ready to shred fellow guitarists and music lovers.

Sir Elton John is performing at Mt Duneed Estate this December

It’s official.

Land of Plenty have dropped their full 2019 lineup

After revealing a tantalising first glimpse of the lineup last month, Victoria’s new music festival Land of Plenty has dropped the full bill for its inaugural event.

Dan Vogl shares his top five go-to music mini-documentaries

For me, nothing inspires me more than watching the creative process of other artists and how they work on their own or collaboratively. Or even more simply, an artist talking about their work, their experiences, their thoughts, in their own words.

Marcia Howard is bringing her one woman show to Warrnambool

Marcia Howard’s House of Song Show is part concert, part sing-along.

The New Savages have dropped their debut album Seventh Son

The new record “Seventh Son” is an absolute Journey of a record that touches on all the traditional blues themes of god, the devil and unrequited love.

Andrea Robertson has released her intimately themed third album

The first word that’ll spring to mind when you hear Andrea Robertson’s new album, Live At New Hall, is “intimacy”.

The Angels make their return to the Gateway Hotel

Taking some time away from recording the groups 14th studio album, the tour will be in support of the 40th anniversary of ‘No Exit.’

Geelong’s favourite Sweethearts

The “energetic, neo soul band” has recently landed their monthly residency at The Worker’s Club, and are gearing up for their last gig before hitting the road on their Europe tour.

Geelong-based bluesy rocker Josh Dance is heading to Hepburn Springs

Josh Dance might be a familiar face and after busking and performing around Geelong and surrounds for around 15 years now, chances are that’s why.

Hilltop Hoods are ready to rattle the keys to the Australian hip hop Kingdom

You can still get tickets their new show at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Friday, August 9

Canadian Gods of War Blasphemy are coming to Australia next month

We chat to Nocturnal Grave Desecrator and Black Winds; and Deathlord of Abomination and War Apocalypse ahead of their Aussie tour in July.

Meg Mac Episode III: A New ‘Hope’

The deeply talented powerhouse songstress, Meg Mac, has been making her way across the country on her sold-out ‘Give Me My Name Back Tour’ and if you were lucky enough to get a glimpse of her on stage, you will know she has a new mini-album coming out.

Melbourne bred progressive alternative rock juggernaut Circles are coming to Ballarat

Being at the forefront of the Melbourne scene, Circles are one of our biggest prog exports and now for the first time in a while, they will be hitting Australia with a headliner tour.

Grapevine Gathering reveals a corker of a lineup for 2019

Round up your Pinot pals and Grigio girls for a corker of culinary delights and
beverages, whilst getting Merlot to the ripest musical talent on the vine.

The Engagement release powerful new single

The five-person ensemble from Melbourne have made themselves known across Australia and all over the world through their empowering pop/rock style that vibes well with people into One Republic, Imagine Dragons and Linkin Park.

Queenscliff Music Festival 2019 announces its first lineup of international and home-grown hit makers

Returning for its 23rd year, the Peninsula will be soon see an eclectic mix of homegrown and international performers.

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets have released their long awaited third album

The album, a culmination of experiences lived on the road and influences stemming from the last few years of chaos for the band, is finally unveiled in all its glory – a testament to the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets’ never relenting vivacious attitude and hungry approach to powerful music.

Annie Bass on Control, her six-track debut EP

We chat with Annie about the release and her journey.

PREMIERE: Watch Ute Root kill a live performance of ‘Palace’

As part of the PBS Radio Festival membership drive, we’re stoked to share with you a video of Ute Roots soar through a performance of ‘Palace’ on the radio station’s popular Drive Live program.

There’s a real cool festival happening in June

You can pack your snow gear too because there’s some epic deals on Perisher Lift passes at prices only available to Festival goers.

Joe Bonamassa unveils east coast tour dates

Blues-rock guitar legend Joe Bonamassa is coming to Melbourne for one night only.

Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier to perform complete Bitch Epic on tour

Two epic albums, make one epic concert!

 

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