From Daft Punk to stoner rock, here are Atlas Franklin Alexander’s favourite things to come out of the ’90s

With Enter Echo, Newcastle-based electronic artist Atlas Franklin Alexander has well and truly earned his place on your playlist for…

George Benson, The Marcus King Band among eight new international acts to join Bluesfest lineup

10-time Grammy Award winner and ‘Give Me The Night’ soul superstar George Benson leads the Bluesfest lineup additions. He’ll also…

Wonderland Spiegeltent brings world-class circus, comedy, burlesque, music and more to Barwon Heads

Delivering world-class entertainment within an enchanting vintage structure, Wonderland Spiegeltent will once again be taking up residency on the foreshore…

American rockers The Bronx announce Geelong show at the Barwon Club in 2022

In massive news for local rockers, Los Angeles punk rock legends The Bronx have announced they are returning to Australia…

‘Fund the Arts’ campaign launches before federal election, calling for much-needed funding to the arts sector

Run by advertising and PR turned non-for-profit heavyweights David Latham, Jonny Clow and Alex Wadelton, Fund the Arts (#fundthearts) is…

Pablo Naranjo releases his third album as a solo artist, ‘Ecos del Frío’ (Winter Echoes)

It’s Pablo’s third album, after a band and solo career that’s seen him work with some exceptionally distinguished producers. His…

Australian Music Prize announce final nominees list of local albums for 2021

The Australian Music Prize (AMP) will award one lucky act with the $30,000 cash prize for the best album of…

Music Market opens, a new dedicated space for Victoria’s music industry

Victorian music has a new headquarters, located right in the heart of the city. Housed over two levels in the…

Blues royalty Cedric Burnside returns to Australia in March 2022 

Renowned bluesman Cedric Burnside returns to Australia for the fourth time following his third Grammy nomination (a Best Traditional Blues…

Here are the results of the Music Victoria Awards 2021, celebrating our resilient and diverse music community

In a testament to the strength and diversity of Victorian’s thriving music scene, the star-studded winners of the 17th annual…

The Vasco Era return for one-off Apollo Bay gig: “We aren’t releasing anything, it’s just coming back to play a gig”

Thinking back to when I first saw The Vasco Era feels like somewhat of a trip. The group hit the…

On-ear vs ear buds: Which headphones are best for you this summer?

If you’re looking for the perfect pair of wireless headphones this summer, Audio Technica have two new beauties that both…

Imogen Clark, Dan Kelly, Ali Barter announce Holiday Hootenanny in St Kilda

Imogen Clark has announced her second annual Holiday Hootenanny party at St Kilda’s Prince Bandroom, going down on January 8…

Triple j has revealed all the dates around the 2021 Hottest 100

Start preparing yourselves for the inevitable echoes of “shoulda been higher”, triple J has just unveiled all the important dates…

‘On the Road Again’ is bringing 300 live music events to Melbourne’s outer ‘burbs and Regional Victoria in 2022

On The Road Again is a state government-funded series of 34 grants to individuals and groups – including regional venues,…

Tocumwal’s new music festival Good Times announces 2022 dates, expands lineup

Fourth time’s a charm for Tocumwal’s new music festival Good Times, which has announced its new festival dates a date…

Some of Australia’s most prominent musicians will visit regional Victoria in 2022 for ‘Sing a Song of Sixpence’ tour

Victoria is set to get a second dose of some of Australia’s most prominent musicians in 2022, as the ‘Sing…

Daniel Johns announces new solo album FutureNever: ‘I’m not anxious about what comes next any more’

Having teased a big announcement last week with just a date, Daniel Johns has delivered on all fronts, today confirming…

Flynn Gurry and ‘Sunrise to Sunset’ appreciates all those little moments you share with the people you love

Born and raised in the heart of Warrnambool, Flynn Gurry released his new single ‘Sunrise to Sunset’ last month; perfectly…

A new summer series is heading to the Bellarine with an outdoor cinema and live music 

Despite La Niña and her ongoing efforts to crush our good vibes as we emerge from lockdown, summer is here…

Northeast Party House emerge from an 18-month break and set Warrnambool alight at The Downtown Festival

Northeast Party House survived ‘slightly undercooked’ sausage rolls in Camperdown to explode at Lake Pertobe in Warrnambool on Saturday night…

US trio LANY announce Australian tour in 2022 

LA’s finest purveyors of intergenerational alternative music LANY return to Australia in May 2022 for shows in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney,…

Cue the house party vibes, Backyard Fest is the newest music and arts festival heading to regional Victoria in 2022

Everyone loves a house party. The rogue nature of their happenings and the unanticipated crazy shit that can go down….

Poised to be festival crowd-favourites, Power Supply’s debut is a bright slice of delectable garage rock

Considering the last six years have seen me cover 80 per cent of the album’s that Mikey Young produces, I’m…

 

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