Negative Waves: The best of Victoria’s alt-rock scene sizzled the Barwon Club with a raucous one-day event 

Since 2017, I have proudly stated that The Peep Temple’s set at the Negative Waves was ‘the best set I’ve…

G Flip announces surprise hometown Melbourne gig at The Espy this July

Fresh from selling out wild performances across the US and releasing their latest and spicy new single ‘Get Me Outta…

South by Southwest (SXSW) is expanding to Sydney in 2023 for its first festival outside the US

In a major coup for Sydney and Australia, the renowned tech, music, film and cultural festival South by Southwest (SWSW)…

Indie rockers Great Gable announce Australian album tour, performing shows in Geelong and Ballarat

Ahead of the release of their second studio album On The Wall In The Morning Light, out Friday 8 July…

With more than 50 acts, 18 stages, four days, Winter Blues Festival is Victoria’s free answer to Bluesfest

The beautiful river port town of Echuca Moama is a busy destination year-round, with people flocking from all over Australia…

Tina Arena announced as special guest for Billy Joel MCG performance

ARIA Award-winning, multi-platinum-selling VIC singer and songwriter Tina Arena AM will perform as special guest for Billy Joel’s highly anticipated, history-making performance at the Melbourne…

Lee Kernaghan concert documentary ‘Boy From The Bush’ is hitting cinemas this July 

Undoubtedly, Lee Kernaghan is one of Australia’s greatest country artists. Kernaghan is special to Australia in ways that go beyond…

Jack Johnson announces show at Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Multi-platinum musician Jack Johnson makes his welcome return to Australia this November and December playing a bunch of everyone’s favourite…

The Red Hot Summer Tour announces one final show in Victoria for 2022 

Great news: The Red Hot Summer Tour is heading to the iconic Rochford Wines in the Yarra Valley for the…

FINN’s Shorthand: “I think it’s some of the best stuff we’ve ever done”

Following 2021’s Mayrose is Shorthand, a fresh journey through the mind of the four-piece. It’s full of that blues-rock styling…

Falls Festival and The Lost Lands founder Simon Daly launches Wanderer Festival, a three-day music and arts celebration

Are you ready for a road trip? Courtesy of the man who brought us the iconic annual music destination of…

The Kooks drop new single ‘Cold Heart’, a glistening electronic-tinged track made for the dancefloor 

Lifted from their forthcoming album, 10 Tracks To Echo In The Dark, ‘Cold Heart’ is a fresh-sounding, electronic-tinged evolution of the band’s…

There’s a Glee Club coming to Geelong in July, where you can drink while you sing hits from ABBA

Whether you’re a first-timer or you feel confident belting out all the notes for all the parts in ‘Dancing Queen’…

Original Sundays is Geelong’s new weekly local series embracing original live music 

Renowned Melbourne-based national booking agency Amber Mic – home to some of Australia’s original, grassroots artists – and local venue…

Live Review: Northlane sent a message to the heavy scene with a fearless and utterly crushing performance at The Forum

Following a sold-out show on the Saturday night, Northlane returned to the stage at the Forum to round out their…

The spectacular Kate Miller-Heidke is coming to Geelong for one show only this July

Effortlessly blending contemporary pop, folk, musical theatre and opera and joined by a six-piece band, Kate Miller-Heidke is coming to…

The California Kings: A huge tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers is happening in Geelong this weekend

One of the most successful ever alternative rock bands, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have successfully blended rock with funk,…

Alanis Morissette cancels 2022 Jagged Little Pill Australian tour

Due to hit Australian stages in November later this year, Alanis Morissette has cancelled her Australian tour. The Canadian singer…

Amyl and The Sniffers extend Australian ‘Comfort To Me’ tour, including new U18 Melbourne gig

Ahead of hitting the stage at Glastonbury Festival this weekend, homecoming heroes Amyl and The Sniffers extend their national Comfort To Me Tour to meet some…

Dance music icon Example and Gelatissimo are shouting free gelato tomorrow to celebrate his new album

With an already illustrious career that includes platinum albums, chart-topping singles, world tours and countless festival slots, singer/songwriter and producer Example…

Listen to the sounds of Victoria with these regionally-inspired playlists from our state’s best live musicians 

Victoria is home to some of Australia’s hottest musical talent – we know this and we love this. If you’re…

Queenscliff Music Festival has revealed its glorious 2022 lineup featuring a bunch of Aussie greats

It’s time. Following two covid impacted years which saw QMF cancelled and the inauguration of a sister festival By The…

Music legend Billy Joel announces one-night-only show at Melbourne’s MCG

One of the greatest singers/songwriters/composers of modern times, Billy Joel, is coming to Australia to perform a very special one-off…

Suzi Quatro leads Werribee’s One Electric Day Festival becoming the first international headliner in the festival’s history

Melbourne’s sing-along favourite One Electric Day Festival is back this year yet again and it’s bringing along a truly iconic lineup…

 

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