Festival X expands its 2022 lineup with additional international and homegrown talent

Already boasting a stellar line up of local and international heavyweights including the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Calvin Harris,…

Music Victoria reveal industry-voted nominees for 2022 awards

Having announced its triumphant return for 2022 earlier in the year, Music Victoria have now officially lifted the veil on…

City and Colour is coming to Australia in 2023

Acclaimed singer-songwriter City and Colour (Canadian musician Dallas Green) will return to Australia in February 2023 for a run of…

Slipknot, Parkway Drive and Megadeth lead the inaugural Knotfest Australia 2023

In some of the most anticipated news of the week, Knotfest, Slipknot’s heavy metal super festival, announces its expansion to…

‘Don’t think twice about it’: Queenscliff blues and roots musician Tex Miller masters the art of seizing opportunity

There’s something that can be said about an artist that can get a crowd moving on a steam train that…

American indie rockers Mom Jeans announce their Sweet Tooth Australian Tour 2023

Berkeley alternative rock quartet Mom Jeans have just announced their return to Australian shores for the Sweet Tooth Australian Tour, joined…

Pitch Music & Arts Festival drops 2023 lineup headed by Four Tet, Moderat, Helena Hauff and more

The Pitch music festival 2023 will return to the foothills of the Grampian Plains from March 10 – 14 for…

Party in the Paddock is coming back to Tasmania in February 2023

Three years ago, Party In The Paddock – one of Australia’s premier festivals – announced that its 2020 edition would…

Hot Dub Time Machine leads the Wine Machine 2023 East Coast lineup

Wine Machine has announced its 2023 East Coast lineup, bringing some incredible names to the stage across three stunning sun-soaked…

The Angels documentary ‘Kickin’ Down The Door’ is hitting cinemas in December 

No pub jukebox worth its salt would be complete without an A to Z collection of The Angels’ legendary hits….

Live Review: The Butterfly Effect prove themselves one of the all-time Australian greats of their generation

First of all, how good is Northcote Theatre!? I’ve been going to gigs all around  Victoria for at least 10…

Thirsty Merc are bringing their ‘Celebration’ album tour to Bannockburn 

Unquestionably one of Australia’s finest live acts, Thirsty Merc are back on the road for the first time in two…

Baby Cool leads NOT OK Motels, a series of flood fundraisers in regional Victoria

Following the cancellation of OK Motels’ upcoming instalment due to the devastating floods that affected the festival’s Charlton home, Baby Cool, the new…

‘It’s our heartland’: Goanna on coming home to Geelong to celebrate 40 Years of Spirit Of Place

Chrissy Amphlett, Magic Dirt, King Gizzard & the Wizard Lizard are all major claims to the Geelong talent resume but…

Carly Rae Jepsen returns to Australia with a headline tour in March 2023

Grammy, Juno and Polaris Prize-nominated singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen will return to Australia in March 2023 to play headline East…

Mudhoney are coming to Torquay and Castlemaine as part of 2023 Australian tour

Seminal Seattle four-piece Mudhoney return to Australia in 2023, marking nine years since their last local shows in 2014. A…

The Vamps are coming to Australia in 2023 for a Greatest Hits tour

With over 6.5 billion streams worldwide and two billion plus YouTube channel views alone, UK pop band The Vamps are…

Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival returns with 100+ acts for 10th and final edition this November

The countdown is finally on for the festival that sees the humble town of Bendigo embrace upwards of thousands of…

Pitch Music & Arts Festival announces return for 2023, plus new ticketing system

Pitch Music & Arts is back for 2023, welcoming their community back to the tranquil Grampian plains for an aural…

‘Experimenting with music is my joy in life’: 25 years on and Ella Hooper remains committed to her craft

It’s not a secret that Ella Hooper is dearly loved far and wide.  Whether she’s rocking out with her brother…

‘Spell It Out To U’: Nikki Wishart reminds us we deserve better with new indie-pop single

Eventually, when dealing with people with narcissist traits, you get to the point where you don’t care anymore. That’s where…

The 1975 announce second Melbourne show for 2023

The 1975 have officially sold out the Melbourne and Sydney dates on their highly anticipated Australian tour in April 2023,…

Almost Summer Music Festival Bendigo cancels 2022 event

Set to debut at the very end of Spring with a huge lineup of local artists, burgeoning, and established acts…

Mona Foma, Dark Mofo’s summer sister, announce huge international acts for 2023 event

Building on its already impressive 2023 lineup, Mona Foma has announced Kae Tempest, Bikini Kill, Angel Olsen, The Chills, Perturbator…

 

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