Aldous Harding, Kevin Morby, Folk Bitch Trio, Flyte lead Town Folk Festival for 2026

Castlemaine will once again become a musical haven on Saturday 21 November, as Town Folk Festival unveils the first 21…

Killswitch Engage return to Australia and New Zealand with brutal special guest

Modern heavy metal giants, Killswitch Engage have announced their return to Australia and New Zealand in 2026, bringing more than…

Spacey Jane announce homecoming tour

After a whirlwind start to 2026, Spacey Jane have announced their long‑anticipated return to Australian stages with the Heading Back…

Guitar virtuoso Julian Lage to make debut trip Down Under

September just got a whole lot sunnier as American composer and master of guitar, Julian Lage, takes to Australia for…

Bellarine folk alchemist Leah Senior unveils new single ‘Softly, Once Again’ and announces national tour

Leah Senior, one of Australia’s most enchanting folk voices, has shared her second single, “Softly, Once Again”, from her forthcoming…

AIR Returns to Adelaide for its 20th Awards Celebration

With steadfast support from the South Australian Government’s Music Development Office, AIR returns to Australia’s UNESCO-designated City of Music to…

Daylesford’s frosty music festival, Winter Sounds, returns to the region

Daylesford is known as a winter destination, with hot springs to warm the body, cosy wine stops to heat the…

Prolific curators Astral People announce new twin-city festival

Prolific curators Astral People unveil a bold new twin-city festival, Move My Way, set to transform the first weekend of…

Andrew McSweeney hits up Castlemaine for album launch

Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing Taproom will play host to an evening of musical reverie on Saturday, 16 May, when acclaimed songwriter…

Boy & Bear join Victorian Vibes for Traralgon stop

After thrilling crowds in Ballarat and Lorne, Victorian Vibes is bringing its next round of free live music to Gippsland,…

Lamb of God and Trivium team up for Australian tour

This October, Australia’s metal faithful are in for a seismic collision of sound. GRAMMY Award-nominated titans LAMB OF GOD are…

The Blues Train goes off tracks for inaugural Queenscliff event

All aboard for an off-track blues adventure. As winter wraps the Victorian coast in its quiet chill, the Blues Train…

Victorian Vibes Hits Gippsland: Traralgon Gears Up for Its Pop-Up Music Moment

Fresh from a spectacular weekend along the Great Ocean Road, ALWAYS LIVE’s Victorian Vibes series is setting its sights on…

There’s a live music summit coming to Geelong where get to you have a say on the future of the scene

Geelong’s vibrant live music community is gathering for an evening of dialogue, inspiration and forward-looking action at the Greater Geelong…

Post Malone is headlining Strummingbird Festival

Australia’s largest touring country festival returns this October, and it’s bringing a line-up that demands a road trip. Strummingbird 2026…

Oliver Tree announces global headline tour with Australian dates

Following the release of his eagerly awaited fourth studio album, Love You Madly, Hate You Badly, genre-defying artist, producer, and…

Jack Johnson to return to Australia for tour with John Butler and Ben Harper

Prepare for an extraordinary evening of sun-soaked rhythms and acoustic storytelling: multi-platinum musician Jack Johnson is bringing his highly anticipated…

BIGSOUND open EOI for First Nations Artist Pathway Program Goolwal Goolwal

Today, Brisbane’s premier music industry showcase, BIGSOUND have announced the expressions of interest for the Goolwal Goolwal program is now…

Nominations are now open for the Australian Women In Music Awards

Australian Women in Music have this morning announced that nominations for the 2026 Australian Women in Music Awards officially open…

Yours and Owls Festival Announces New 2026 Format: Wollongong to Become ‘Music City’

Wollongong’s iconic Yours and Owls festival is shaking things up for 2026, promising a fresh experience while staying true to…

The Veils are heading to Australia

Aotearoa New Zealand’s acclaimed outfit The Veils today unveil new Australian tour dates. This August, the band will perform exclusively…

DMA’s to play Live At The Gardens on national headline tour

Australian trio DMA’S has today announced an East Coast headline tour to mark their upcoming fifth studio album – set…

Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley team up for 16-date Together Alone tour

After their celebrated 2022 run, Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley are once again joining forces for Together Alone 2026, a…

Sofar Sounds returns to Melbourne

After a sold-out relaunch atop Collingwood’s Traincendence rooftop lounge in March, Sofar Sounds Melbourne is turning the city into a…

 

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