Bumpy’s breathtaking debut EP Morning Sun celebrates community and examines the duality of human nature

Over the last few years neo-jazz, nu-soul has gradually been creeping into the Melbourne scene, establishing a rather rapid following…

Pierce the Veil and Beartooth announce double header Australian tour

Heat yourself up and kick those winter blues by seeing Pierce the Veil and Beartooth live when they make the…

More artists have been added to Melbourne Bluesfest lineup for April

If you’re already excited about Melbournes’s first-ever Bluesfest spinoff, then you’ll be more excited now. The two-day festival has added…

Splendour in the Grass announces 2023 festival dates for July

Mark your calendars. Fire up the group chat. Dust off your dancing shoes, it’s going to be sunny right? Tell…

Country by the Bay promises an epic weekend of good tunes in a hidden oasis

Head south of Melbourne, and you’ll find yourself in the little beach town of Frankston, where the advent of Autumn…

Powerhouse blues and roots band Hussy Hicks are in town for Melbourne Guitar Show

The 11-track Life Plays Out, was the maiden collection of songs for the band, but for guitarist Julz Parker a…

Harry Styles live review: From disco music to tear-jerking ballads, Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium became Harry’s House

Following the cancellation of his highly anticipated 2020 Australian tour, Harry Styles: Love On Tour has finally made it down…

Splendour in the Grass apologises for 2022 festival, announces changes

The festival made the decision to go ahead after the first day’s events were cancelled due to flooding, and it’s…

The Church announce Australian tour to celebrate the release of their 26th album

Few bands enter their fifth decade of making music with all the fierce creative energy of their early years. Few…

The Baby Boomers are bringing a night of nostalgia to Queenscliff’s 360Q this March

If you’re looking for great music, good times and epic views, then you’ll want to get to The Baby Boomers…

Golden Plains adds final acts to festival lineup for March, announces set times

With everything from Bikini Kill to Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever to Methyl Ethel to Jennifer Loveless to Carly Rae Jepsen…

American rockers He Is Legend announce 2023 Australian Tour

Australia, a legendary tour is headed your way this May with esteemed American rockers He Is Legend officially announcing their…

Emily Wurramara, The Merindas announced for free 10-night festival Parrtjima – A Festival in Light

Parrtjima – A Festival in Light returns to illuminate the Red Centre this Easter from 7-16 April 2023. Parrtjima is…

California punks Unwritten Law have postponed their 17-date Australian tour

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Southern Californian punk band Unwritten Law will be postponing the Australian leg of their album tour. Their 17-date…

Fresh faces and feel-good favourites join the 2023 ChillOut Festival lineup 

Celebrating 26 years, ChillOut Festival is Victoria’s longest running regional LGBTQIA+ pride festival, and, for that matter, Australia’s largest Queer…

Live review: Turnstile delivered one of the most memorable hardcore shows Melbourne has ever seen

I’ve never served a prison sentence before, but I imagine it’s pretty damn similar to how it felt waiting for…

Legendary electronic-music duo Basement Jaxx are playing Melbourne’s Timber Yard

The electronic powerhouses will play The Timber Yard on April 9 alongside Roger Sanchez for a big double-header over the…

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard pull out of Bluesfest

With Byron Bay Bluesfest set to go ahead this April 6 to 10, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard yesterday…

ZICO, Henry lead Sonica Music Festival, the new K-pop music and culture festival coming to Melbourne

For one day only, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl will become an explosion of hard-hitting beats, catchy pop melodies and…

Spiderbait, Eskimo Joe, Ratcat lead Aussie alt rock festival Spring Loaded for 2023

After rocking its way right around the country last year, the Aussie rock revolution that is Spring Loaded is back for 2023, with…

Encore Career Training Session is the new project supporting and empowering women returning to the Music Industry

Are you a Victorian woman or gender non-conforming person in any music industry role, whether creative or behind the scenes?…

‘It’s a very magical place to play’: Melbourne’s Liz Stringer to bring her powerful live performance to Port Fairy Folk Festival

40 years after their Sydney inception racking up 20 million album sales worldwide, Australian music groundbreakers and political shakers Midnight…

Katie Noonan expands tour of Joni Mitchell’s landmark album ‘Blue’ for 2023

Due to popular demand, and off the back of 10 sold-out shows already this year, Katie Noonan has announced 20 more…

The Terrys are playing a special $5 show at the Torquay Hotel this week

Infectious Gerringong surf-rock outfit The Terrys are playing a special one-off show at Torquay Hotel this Friday, February 24th and…

 

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