The Devil Wears Prada stop to smell the roses with their latest album

When The Devil Wears Prada guitarist and clean vocalist Jeremy DePoyster prefaced Flowers with “This is us at our peak,…

Local’s Lounge with Port Fairy Future Folk Artist, Bonnie Jackson

In the Locals Lounge we have Bonnie Jackson. She has the name of a folk/country music star and the voice…

Barwon Club blaze through another big year

The Barwon Club is wrapping up 2025 with a stacked December calendar — from alt-country hoedowns to bluesy whiskey nights,…

Live at the Gardens Returns in 2026 with a Massive Lineup of Local Icons and Global Heavyhitters

After wrapping its third sold-out season just days ago, Live at the Gardens has confirmed its return to the Royal…

A Day To Remember and Papa Roach announce colossal 2026 Australian arena tour with LANDMVRKS

Two titans of the alternative world are officially heading down under, with Florida heavyweights A Day To Remember and Californian…

Torquay Hotel takes you back to the sweet times and hot nights this December

There’s nothing like a summer down the Surf Coast — salt in the hair, sun setting over the water, and…

Aireys Pub Rallies the Coast for Rock the Beanie Fundraiser This Saturday

If there’s one thing the Surf Coast does well, it’s community – and nowhere embodies that spirit more than the…

Queenscliff Music Festival brought the best to the Bellarine

For those seeking a festival that feels like a holiday, a neighbourhood block party, and a sensory adventure all in…

Foo Fighters to perform one-off-show in Launceston

Frontier Touring have this morning announced the return of 15-time GRAMMY® winners Foo Fighters for a single show stadium spectacular….

Park Waves has been cancelled

In devastating news for the Australian metal community, Park Waves Festival has been cancelled. Announced via the official Instagram of…

Festival Guide: December is spoilt with world-class festivals

Decembers favourite festivals are back for another epic year. From heavyweight metal acts to ground-breaking hip hop artists, indie giants…

The second life of Secondhand Serenade

Choosing your best friends was a battlefield, 12 year olds were doing high-level coding, your mood was told through your…

Gig Guide: Close out the rest of 2025 with these local gigs

2025 has been a huge year for live music across regional Victoria with our venues, arenas and theatres appealing to…

Cosmic Psychos are still proud punks and beer enthusiasts

For someone that owns land in Central Victoria that is home to a major winery estate, you’d think Ross Knight…

All Time Low discuss Everyone’s Talking, Good Things, and starting a band at 15 years old

As fifteen year olds they exploded onto the pop punk scene with a contagious spirit and unwavering commitment to the…

Live Nation Launches Next On: A Game-Changing Platform for Emerging Artists

Live Nation is turning up the spotlight on emerging talent with the launch of Next On, a brand-new program giving…

Redd Kross and The Hard-Ons Reunite for Explosive Australian Tour in March 2026

Two giants of punk-infused power-pop are teaming up once again. This March, LA cult favourites Redd Kross will reunite with…

Belinda Carlisle says G’Day and Goodbye to Australian audiences

International pop icon Belinda Carlisle is preparing to bid a celebratory farewell to Australian fans, announcing a national tour for…

Genesis Owusu joins Spilt Milk lineup. Set times revealed tomorrow

Spilt Milk just scored a massive last-minute power-up, with genre-bending trailblazer Genesis Owusu jumping onto the lineup ahead of next…

Jimmy Barnes Fires Up Mt Duneed Estate in a Star-Studded Night of Aussie Icons — Rain, Revelry and Pure Rock ‘n’ Roll

There’s something magic about a gig at Mt Duneed Estate. Maybe it’s the sprawling vineyard backdrop, maybe it’s the natural…

Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird announce VIC Regional Tour — with a big stop at the Barwon Club

Big day for regional music fans: Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird have just dropped a fresh Victorian regional tour, and…

Ian Moss reunites on stage with Cold Chisel band mate this weekend for one very special event

This time last year, Ian Moss was in full fledged Cold Chisel celebration mode. The Five-0 50th Anniversary Tour was…

Live Nation’s Ones To Watch launches Melbourne event spotlighting disabled artists as hosted by Eliza Hull

Live Nation’s Ones To Watch — the global talent discovery series that’s helped launch stars like Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo…

Port Fairy Folk Festival Drops a Huge Third Line-Up for 2026 Featuring Fantastic Negrito, Hannah Cohen, Asmâa Hamzaoui & More

One of Australia’s most beloved music pilgrimages is levelling up again. The Port Fairy Folk Festival has revealed its huge…

 

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