Tassie’s newest festival Party In The Apocalypse announces Hobart edition

Following the huge success of non-camping music & arts festival Party in the Apocalypse Pt.1 which provided a thumping, cathartic…

National Folk Festival celebrates 30 years with huge 200-act lineup

Given the significance of the milestone, the festival has enlisted a legendary First Nations lineup for a series of one-time-only…

Meet Watty Thompson, the winner of Meadow festival’s local band competition

Known for his sentimental musings, powerful songwriting and unapologetic candour, local Otways artist Watty Thompson has been named as the…

Meadow reveals final lineup with Camp Cope, Mo’Ju and announce local band competition winner

With a stellar lineup already announced for the festival’s eighth instalment of music, camping and good times, Otways music festival…

Fierce and self-affirming, MØ reckons with her innermost feelings for her most vulnerable album yet 

Not long after the singer-songwriter came home to Copenhagen to switch off after almost seven straight years of consistent touring,…

Bad Neighbour Records has opened a new record store pop-up in Geelong

Geelong wax lovers have a new record shop with dozens of records to set their needles on. Previously operating as…

Splendour in the Grass announce official sideshows for a heap of international artists

If you can’t make it to Splendour, or if you just need a double-dose of acts from a festival three…

Xavier Rudd is heading to Geelong as part of his 2022 Australian tour

National treasure Xavier Rudd is returning home to Geelong this year as part of his 2022 ‘Jan Juc Moon’ Australian…

Kira Puru, Barkaa and Soju Gang lead Live at the Bowl festival, SorBaes: Double Dip!

Bringing together some of the most exciting acts of Naarm to Sidney Myer Music Bowl in 2021 for SorBaes, DJ-designer…

‘It’s become a part of the Australian music scene’: Archie Roach on First Nations music and his inaugural foundation stage at Port Fairy Folk Festival

Roach, in a special partnership with the Port Fairy Folk Festival, will bring many First Nations performers from different eras…

CresFest is the new folk and roots music and dance festival coming to regional Victoria

Following a wild couple of years of postponed and cancelled festivals, the news of a brand new regional festival is…

City-bound bush poet Delsinki unveils a new album and fresh new tours for 2022

Delsinki is a household name in Australia. Working with the likes of Kylie Auldist from the Bamboos, Jim Moginie from…

Gig etiquette: Five ways not to be a dickhead at live shows, according to Good Lekker

Renowned for their catchy hooks, thick psych vibes and gritty vocals, Wollongong-based indie-rock band Good Lekker have kicked off 2022…

Melbourne’s looking for 700 Victorian buskers to perform across the city

On The Road Again is the name of the Victorian government’s live music initiative, which aims to bring live performances…

Loch Hart Music Festival 2022: Creating magic to be bottled and taken back out into the world

From the very beginning of the January 14-16 event there was an extra layer of excitement and gratitude for being…

Bandcamp Fridays are back and here to help your favourite artists

Since March of 2020, Bandcamp has waived their revenue share to help support the many artists who have seen their…

A massive open-air music festival is heading to the Geelong Waterfront

Labour Day 2022 might still be a good month away, but it’s worth marking in your diary right now, especially…

Free sunset cinema series Flix & Chill brings BIPOC film, DJs, live music and more to Carlton

Carlton will come alive this month thanks to the new summer film series from Melbourne cultural taste-makers and BIPOC music…

Australian music industry icon Glenn Wheatley has passed away aged 74

Australian music industry icon Glenn Wheatley – the man responsible for launching the career of John Farnham and Delta Goodrem…

From Missy Higgins to Clowns, here’s a list of the gigs to hit up in the region this February

Do you feel the love in the air? We do at Forte, but we’re super romantic types. We love nothing…

‘Music has been my saviour’: Larry Maluma’s new album ‘Justice’ is a record of justice, peace and unity

“There were no real big studios in Zambia at the time, like here,” he explains. “The closest music shop to…

Leslie D. King & The Trembling Shakes are bringing their infectious soulful energy to Victorian stages this year

With influences drawing far and wide from The Alabama Shakes and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats to Big Smoke…

Gretsch indie-pop artist Beth Brown is making waves in the USA

Captivating international audiences with her earthy and infectiously joyful tunes since her debut US appearance at Americana Fest in 2015,…

Aussie rock legends Goanna join Midnight Oil for a rare reunion gig at Geelong’s A Day on the Green 

Midnight Oil are set to hit the road one final time next month, closing their five-year reunion chapter with their…

 

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