Florence + The Machine announce 2023 ‘Dance Fever’ Australian Tour

Famed for a breathtaking and powerful live show, the unstoppable Florence Welch and her band are returning to Australia for…

A one-day jazz festival is taking over Little Malop Street this May 

Heady fusions, hard-grooving breakouts, finger-snapping elasticity and timeless elegance. Expect all this and more at the region’s very first Geelong…

Thelma Plum announces the ‘Making It Up To You’ tour, taking to previously cancelled venues

The Aussie music angel originally announced her Homecoming Queen headline tour back in February 2020 after a colossal 2019, with…

Bad Bangs announce Geelong and Ballarat tour dates for the launch of their debut album

Fresh from performing at the much-loved Boogie festival over Easter, Melbourne’s Bad Bangs have finally announced their rescheduled album tour…

Kings Of Leon to play a one-off regional gig in Mildura this October

One of the world’s top rock acts, Kings of Leon, will play a one-off regional gig in Mildura this October,…

Northlane push modern-day metal to ambitious new heights in new album ‘Obsidian’

Over the years Northlane have adapted their sound so much that at this point nothing should be a surprise. Well,…

Flume, Stormzy, The Wombats to headline Spilt Milk Festival in Ballarat

After a few rough years away, one of Australia’s most in-demand and fastest-selling music, food and art festival Spilt Milk…

Alice Ivy, Jini Maxwell and Wikimedia Australia to host free workshops in Geelong

Now in its third week, Surround Sounds – Geelong & the Bellarine Music Festival has been a breath of fresh…

Harry Styles adds second Melbourne show, tickets on sale tomorrow

After unprecedented demand for his Australian tour, GRAMMY Award®-winning, global superstar Harry Styles has announced additional stadium shows in Melbourne…

Illuminate Adelaide 2022: The team behind the festival give us the lowdown on their vibrant new programme 

Australia’s pretty bloody cool when it comes to the world of the performing arts. Pick a night, you can catch…

Byron Bay Bluesfest: A celebration and showcase of good musicianship for artists regardless of achievements, following or tenure

There’s something so surreal about the scope of the Bluesfest lineup each year. I mean, where else in Australia can…

Australia’s first touring pride festival Summer Camp announces new November date

Announcing its debut with a bang comes the inaugural Summer Camp Festival – Australia’s first touring pride festival – bringing…

‘We’re going big’: BIGSOUND returns in 2022 with monumental 21st birthday event

Gearing up to blow out 21 candles on its birthday cake, Brisbane’s annual music conference BIGSOUND is set to return…

Cosmic Psychos and Bored! lead Barwon Club festival, Negative Waves

Coming from the team behind River Rocks at the Barwon Club, Negative Waves is a festival that’s been gracing the…

Watch Melbourne punk exports Amyl and The Sniffers make US TV debut on ‘Seth Meyers’

In what could be described as one of the biggest game-changing moments in the history of Australian punk rock, Melbourne’s…

Something for Kate frontman Paul Dempsey announces intimate solo gigs across regional Victoria

If you love acoustic, intimate shows, this is one not to be missed

Record Store Day is back again this weekend, here’s where to find some exclusive gems in Geelong

As the resurgence of vinyl is bringing music consumption into a bright new era for absolutely anyone, the demand for…

Not-for-profit radio station MainFM announce all-ages music festival Revival

Whether you’re a MainFM listener or you’re just a fan of quality live music, the best little not-for-profit station in…

Spilt Milk announce triumphant return to Ballarat this December

One of Australia’s most in-demand and fastest-selling music, food and art festivals, Spilt Milk is making its highly-anticipated return for…

Jimmy Barnes announces Melbourne show with The Teskey Brothers for the 30th anniversary of ‘Soul Deep’

Iconic and trailblazing Australian artist Jimmy Barnes has announced a tour of Australia, featuring a 12 piece band, in celebration…

Illuminate Adelaide unveils 2022 program with Gorillaz, immersive installations, Unsound and more

A celebration of innovation, music, art, light and technology, Adelaide’s winter music and arts festival, Illuminate Adelaide, has announced its…

The Smith Street Band on stripping things back on new album, Wagner’s lyrical prowess and touring regionally

Things that are entrenched in Australian pub rock culture: Drinking Melbourne Bitter Tinnies at The Tote; knowing to respond ‘No…

UK grime legend Stormzy announces rescheduled Australian tour dates for 2022

UK rap phenomenon Stormzy has today announced he’ll be bringing his Heavy Is The Head World Tour to Australia and…

The Smith Street Band kick off regional tour, taking to stages in Torquay, Ballarat, Macedon and more

Officially kicking off their regional tour over the weekend, The Smith Street Band will be bringing their rollicking, anthemic sing…

 

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