Damien Rice announces Australian headline tour for May

Legendary Irish troubadour Damien Rice returns to Australia to play theatre dates around the country this May. The beloved singer-songwriter, whose emotionally wrought songs defined…

Ocean Grove’s Cookie Robinson’s soulful stylings are as sweet as her name

In late 2022, 15-year-old Cookie Robinson released her captivating second single, ‘Out of Time’ — a comforting take on soul…

‘Welcome to the party that never ends’: Richard Clapton announces 50th anniversary shows

Richard Clapton, or Ralph as he’s affectionately known, is celebrating 50 years as one of Australia’s foremost singer/songwriters with anniversary…

Huntly cement themselves in the future of experimental pop music with sophomore album ‘Sentimental Still’

With an eclectic sound that’s as equally suited for commercial radio as it is for nightclubs, genre-melders Huntly continues to…

Castlemaine Idyll 2023: Castlemaine’s annual talent contest returns

Castlemaine Idyll is Castlemaine’s ultimate annual talent contest returns for 2023 on Saturday March 18 from 2pm – 8pm. A…

Portarlington’s National Celtic Folk Festival unveils the first look at its 2023 lineup

From June 9 to 12th, the National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) will celebrate its 19th year bringing the best in…

New Boardwalk Country Music Festival brings Jimmie Allen, Gavin DeGraw and Kasey Chambers to Ballarat

There’s a new event coming to town and it’s a doozy. The Boardwalk Country Music Festival is a mammoth undertaking,…

Beatles tribute act BackBeat is bringing a high-energy show to Queenscliff’s 360Q

Four mad Beatle people who like to share with the audience their passion for a largely unheard part of Beatle…

Some of the best gigs happening across the region this February

Is there a more shining display of Valentine’s Day romanticism than panic-bought flowers purchased at the last minute from the…

Play on the Plains festival has cancelled its March 2023 event

In a blow to the Australian festival circuit, regional music festival Play on the Plains has cancelled its upcoming March…

‘We’re just suckers for pop songs’: Melbourne’s Frente! front Castlemaine State Festival

One such year is the Hottest 100 of 1991. Nirvana dominated the countdown taking out number one and number three…

‘I’m incredibly honoured’: Kate Miller-Heidke goes from strength to strength at ChillOut Festival

This year marks the 25th edition of the ChillOut Festival in Daylesford, a celebration of the thriving LGBTQIA+ arts community…

Pistol Pete’s Mardi Gras celebrations return to Geelong for 2023

An ode to one of the biggest carnivals in the world, local blues bar Pistol Pete’s is once again celebrating…

Ella Hooper leads stacked Aireys Inlet Music Festival lineup for March

The three-day re-imagined Aireys Inlet Music Festival spectacular has unveiled its star-studded, strong local lineup for its return this March,…

Pete Murray announces Greatest Hits Australian Tour for July and August

Aussie music mainstay Pete Murray is hitting the road this July and August on the Greatest Hits Tour to celebrate his first…

Sip and Savour Festival brings Birds of Tokyo, Phil Jamieson and more to Lake Macquarie

Sip and Savour Lake Macquarie is the brand-new food, drink, arts and entertainment festival showcasing the best of the Hunter Valley region…

P!NK is bringing her huge Summer Carnival Tour to Australia in 2024

Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, performer, and international pop icon P!NK has just announced her highly anticipated return to Australia with…

Live review: Red Hot Chili Peppers and Post Malone gifted Melbourne two brilliantly polar performances

It’s very telling of the night you’ll have when a multi-platinum-selling superstar – one worthy of his own headline arena…

Gretta Ray, George Alice announced to support King Stingray at the Bowl

triple j Unearthed High winners Gretta Ray and George Alice have been announced as support acts for King Stingray’s upcoming…

Summer Sounds at Bunjil Place: An evening of funky live music in a Melbourne architectural landmark

As part of the growth corridor in Melbourne’s southeast, plenty of rooftops have popped up, but those living under them…

Denzel Curry announces 2023 Australia and New Zealand tour

The GOATED star will perform in Auckland (25 April) before jumping across the pond to tour Sydney (27 April), Melbourne…

Ball Park Music announce Get The F**King Nerds Back On theatre tour for 2023

Brisbane five-piece Ball Park Music have announced they are getting the f**king nerds back on stage with an intimate theatre…

LA based popstar-on-the-rise Slayyyter announces headline Australia tour

Coming off of her 2022 headline tour in the US and Europe, LA based popstar-on-the-rise, Slayyyter has just announced her 2023…

Legendary punk Henry Rollins announces Good To See You Australian Tour

Punk rock icon. Author. Radio host. Actor. Grammy winner… 34 years since his first visit down under, Henry Rollins will…

 

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