Up close with the Port Fairy Folk Festival director

The 42nd Port Fairy Folk Festival opens March 9 next year, with a packed program of music from across the globe.

Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival

Bendigo once again embraces upwards of 17,000 music lovers when the city hosts the seventh annual Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival.

The Ruiners are bringing their doom pop music to the dirty rock city

Boasting members from Blood Duster, Christbait, Legends of Motorsport, DernRutlidge and Pillow, The Ruiners are the latest incarnation of over 25 years in playing music.

Gretta Ray is embarking on her first ever regional tour

Last year’s Unearthed High winner has been sharing her music around the world, and she’s coming home in November.

The Belligerents are bringing Science Fiction to BTV

The Belligerents have finally dropped their debut album Science Fiction.

The Pleasure Garden is a delight to the senses and a treat for the soul

The Pleasure Garden should be at the top of your festival list this December.

Planet of the 8s

Planet of the 8s are a Melbourne-based three-piece rock outfit, with what can only be desrcibed as a predilection for enormous grooves.

Z-Star Delta

Z-Star Delta have become well-known for their energetic performances, with the pair’s style having evolved into a modern mix of rich country blues and desert rock.

For The Love lineup is here

Melbourne’s St Kilda is the next hot stop on For The Love’s worldwide destination list.

The Waifs announce their second Ironbark 25th Anniversary Regional Tour

Earlier this year, they made a promise to regional fans that they would return in November to play intimate shows in their cosy towns… and they’ve made good on their promise

Miscellanea as part of Melbourne Music Week

Making its return this November, Melbourne Music Week (MMW) is set to transform the city into a playground of sights, sounds and sensory escapades.

British India is the little engine that could…

British India’s guitarist Nic Wilson shares some words on the challenges and triumphs of producing music.

DJ Pete Tong presents Ibiza Classics

A genre fusion of dance music for one night only.

The Scientists are back in their classic 1985 lineup

From Beasts of Bourbon, The Surrealists, The Business and the Darling Downs, Kim Salmon’s music career has had many faces.

Watch City Calm Down’s video ‘BLAME’

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Sammy J performing at Queenscliff Music Festival

Performing at sell-out crowds around the world with his purple pal, Randy, Sammy J is renowned as one of the hardest-working entertainers and one of the most unique minds working within Australia’s comedy circuits.

Sarah McLeod is wild at heart

Sarah McLeod rolls into town to play at Karova Lounge in Ballarat later this month.

Mona Foma reveals wildly eclectic line-up

Mofo 2018 is set to bring an unprecedented 11 days of music and art to Launceston (12–14 January) and Hobart (15–22 January) this summer, with challenging art installations, unexpected world premieres and Australian exclusives set to take place in Tassie’s two largest cities.

Allysha Joy is bringing exactly what her name suggests to Queenscliff

Well-known for fronting Melbourne hip-hop and soul collective 30/70, Allysha pushes boundaries as a keys player, poet, singer and producer, with the support of her 30/70 brothers and sisters.

Dan Kelly on reuniting with his Dream Band, expanding his musical catalogue and focusing on his solo career

Dan Kelly’s musical journey couldn’t be chronicled in this article; truthfully it would struggle to be chronicled in an extensive autobiography.

Casey Donovan on Off the Grid & Somewhere in Between

According to Casey Donovan, “music is a universal language”. If that’s true, then Casey’s new EP has a hell of a lot of different accents.

Mile Twelve are beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass

Mile Twelve, the emerging Boston five-piece bluegrass band, had just finished a gig when banjo player Catherine (BB) Bowness picked up the phone.

Dragon celebrates April Sun in Cuba’s 40th anniversary

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of classic hit ‘April Sun in Cuba’, Dragon has announced another two special shows and will be bringing their hit to Gateway.

Memphis punk band NOTS make the Aussie trek

They’re loud, they’re unapologetic and they’re deserving of your attention.

 

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