The Chats, Thelma Plum, Mallrat and more announced for huge concert series across regional Victoria

Australia’s iconic youth music organisation The Push are helping to inject life back into the Victorian music community with the…

WOMADelaide: Celebrating 30 Years as ‘The World’s Festival’ 

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the festival is returning to its home at Botanic Park, after doing a scaled back…

Melbourne’s Aaron Schembri fuels your wanderlust with new single ‘The Setting Sun’ 

Armed with undeniable talent, obvious skill and a relentless commitment to perfecting his craft, the Melbourne musician has been riding…

A giant boom box is bringing free live music to the streets of Ballarat

After the disruption caused by the pandemic, finding new ways to bring music back to the city and give local…

Seven of the best festivals you can’t miss in regional Victoria this February 

We’re not playing favourites here. We absolutely believe in our heart of hearts that every festival taking place in February,…

Izzy Losi calls on crowdfunding to kickstart her new solo project

We know Geelong born and raised pianist and vocalist Izzy Losi from touring around Victoria as a part of Izzy…

Port Fairy Folk Festival announces lineup for the Archie Roach Foundation Stage celebrating First Nations artists

Running from March 11 through March 14, PFFF, in its 45th year, will see the usual big-name line-up that you have…

Here’s a list of all the free music you can see in Geelong this week with Gigs by Festival of Sails

The iconic Festival of Sails has officially kicked off for 2022 and along with it a kaleidoscope of completely free…

Eight regional Victorian musos and acts to watch in 2022

As we make our way through those first few weird weeks of the year, people are starting to get back…

Rare music memorabilia will be up for grabs in fundraising auction for legendary Geelong photographer Ron McPherson

Take a moment to think of an iconic music photograph. Perhaps it’s Johnny Cash flipping the bird to photographer Jim…

Leigh Thomas delivers a melodic pop-rock earworm with ‘Higher Low’ 

After serving up a collection of poppy mashups of guitar-based, melodic rock over the past few years, Melbourne based singer-songwriter…

Magical open-air candlelight concerts are lighting up Geelong Botanic Gardens this week

Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience out in the open air,…

Yothu Yindi, Archie Roach, Briggs lead lineup for new ‘Treaty Day Out’ event 

Yothu Yindi, Archie Roach, Briggs, Electric Fields, Mo’ju, No Fixed Address, Alice Skye, Marlon X Rulla, Scott Darlow, Madi Colville…

Geelong glam rock band Glitter Gang to celebrate 30th anniversary with outdoor event 

The Glitter Gang are back and are celebrating the 30th anniversary of pulling on the jumpsuits and platform heels with…

Thoughtful lyricism and true folk sounds encapsulates Nadia Phillips debut album ‘A Million Birds and One Stone’

Nadia Phillips’ first album ‘A Million Birds and One Stone’ is a truly breathtaking 1hr 6min experience. After setting the…

Tim Woodz unveils acoustic folk tale ‘One Day She Will’, an exploration of love, loss and letting go 

Flushed with charming lyricism and sombre soundscapes, Victorian storytelling folk singer-songwriter Tim Woodz (who regular performs live as Tim Woodz…

Count down triple j’s Hottest 100 for 2021 at these listening parties in Geelong 

Start preparing yourselves for the inevitable echoes of “shoulda been higher”, the iconic triple j Hottest 100 is going down…

Everything worth seeing, eating and doing at Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival in East Gippsland next month 

Tucked away in eastern Victoria is the grooviest little festival you’ve (probably) never heard of.  Bruthen Blues and Arts is…

Baker Boy, Kate Ceberano, Client Liaison and more to perform at Australian Open 2022

Nothing screams summer in Melbourne like the Australian Open. Back for 2022, the Grand Slam is not only hosting a selection…

Glass Animals, Spacey Jane and Jack Harlow headline Adelaide’s Spin Off Festival 2022

Spin Off, a one-day music festival made up of acts visiting Australia for Splendour in the Grass, is back for…

Remembering Chris Wilson: The gentleman of Australian blues

Chris was dedicated to his music and to his wife, Sarah Carroll, and to their sons Fenn and George.

Gigs by Festival of Sails: 8 days, 8 venues and 50+ bands delivering free live music across Geelong 

The iconic Festival of Sails is making its return to Geelong for 2022 and is bringing a kaleidoscope of completely…

Free concert series Summer Sundays is taking over Ballarat Botanical Gardens this January

Sunshine, good music and a handful of your crispy cool ciders; is there a better recipe for a good time?…

Rod Stewart cancels ‘a day on the green’ show in Geelong

Performing for the first time at Mt Duneed Estate in Geelong on Saturday, October 31.

 

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