Hein Cooper confirms new album in 2019

While his breakout single of the same title stole hearts and awards around the world including the best single at the SOCAN Awards in 2018, last year the release of three singles ‘Hear My Voice’, ‘Over Again’ and ‘Fear Of Missing Out’ rejuvenated the soul swooning songwriters creativity and live shows.

There’s a new wave of Bluesfest sideshows heading to Melbourne this year

With so many options, we thought we’d put together our top picks of the new sideshows we’ll be seeing in Melbourne.

Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect from the rebooted Divinyls

We love it.

We sit down with Grand Pine

If you’re a fan of slow and enigmatic indie-folk and you are yet to discover Grand Pine, you are missing out.

Last chance to check out 2019 Summer Sundays

Held on Sunday 20 January, this last Summer Sundays session will see four very special performances.

Sal Kimber and The Rollin’ Wheel

Performing at the Beechworth Music Festival on Saturday 26 January.

James Crooks on Moving On

He’s worked with some of the best in Australia from featuring Asta and one half of Bliss and Eso on his tracks to co-writing with Thelma Plum and RÜFÜS DU SOL.

It’s almost time for the Grampians Music Festival 2019

Big mountains, huge sounds and a beautiful, chilled-out vibe. What’s not to love?

Ballarat’s Blaze Music Festival is finally here

Blaze fest is a no holds barred showcase of heavy tunes and will definitely satisfy any one who wants to rattle their head and raise the horns.

By The Meadow have dropped their second lineup for 2019

Soul screeching garage rhythm and blues dance party, The Murlocs, and witty American indie rock songwriter, Lucy Dacus, will headline the 6th annual instalment.

Flogging Molly

Ferociously touring the UK, selling out shows, Irish-American Celtic punks Flogging Molly can pretty much let the numbers do the talking for what it’s like for them to be performing in 2018.

Cooper Lower is bringing the soul and vitality to the 43rd Port Fairy Folk Festival

Cooper Lower is original, thought-provoking and meticulous. With heart-cracking vocals, the Warrnambool-based soulful acoustic muso brings soul and vitality into everything he creates.

Piecing it together with Tiny Ruins

Catch them at Bendigo Autumn Music, Bendigo on Sunday April 28 and/or at Howler, Melbourne on Thursday May 2.

The Ocean head Progfest’s 10th anniversary in 2019

Fans will be able to witness the magic of Phanerozoic when The Ocean headline the 10th anniversary of Progfest in January.

Four songs to get you warmed up for RNB Vine Days

Get ready to boogie down because RNB Vine Days is making its way to Geelong for 2019.

Nickelback Back in Australia to Feed Aussie Rockers

The return is not ‘far away’ now…

Michael Stangel’s Oz Classics headline the Festival Of Sails

Michael Stangel will be adding his unique brand of tunes and vocals to what will already be a stunning day at the Festival Of Sails on Australia Day in Geelong, and will be joined by a crack bunch of musos for good measure.

Slowly Slowly are heading to Torquay

Touring their behinds off in the UK recently, recognition for the Melbourne punk rocker’s explosive sound and bitter-sweet melancholia has grown rapidly this year.

Kim Churchill on Burnt Toast, Blue Mountains and Berlin

Spend Friday 18 January soaking up the sun by day and soaking in Kim Churchill by night at the Torquay Hotel from 8pm

NightJar festival returns to Torquay and Geelong in 2019

Leave your worries at the gate, bring your pooch and step inside NightJar’s wonderland and become immersed in the magical atmosphere.

Celebrate Australia Day in style at Festival of Sails

A highlight for us here at Forte is most definitely the live music program which will see up to 30 different artists performing live across two stages, over three days.

Up close with Monsters of the Dirty South

Mixing desert rock riffs with an electrifying live show, Monsters Of The Dirty South is two piece garage rock savagely on its own terms!

Andy Garvey shares her festival season playlist

Red Bull Music and Lost Paradise unite as Red Bull Music will be heading to the Glenworth Valley on December 28 for a Friday night opening party like never before.

Summer of music in Ballarat

It’s time to don the floppy sunhats and breezy outfits and head outside to discover the summer joys of the region.

 

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