Melbourne masters of obscurity Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice bring blistering post-punk to Geelong

Affectionately known as Melbourne’s weirdo punk masterminds, Dr Sure’s Unusual Practice continue to forge their own path within the underground…

Online phenomenon Isol-Aid Festival unveils ‘Homegrown’, a new program supporting emerging artists

18 months ago COVID-19 made its way to Australia, devastating the music industry and proceeding to become an absolute nightmare…

A dazzling new licensed live music venue has been proposed for Geelong West

From modern-day band rooms and stages in bars, to iconic pubs and towns halls, Geelong’s live music venues have put…

Gold Coast rockers Mermaid Waters deliver dark, grunge energy with their unapologetic debut single, ‘Royalty’

Combining the talents of multi-instrumentalist friends Lachlan McKay and Liam Chapman, ‘Royalty’ is a foreboding guitar-driven anthem that demonstrates the…

Geelong surf-rockers Mundane Jane takes centre stage at Platform Arts alongside fresh local talent

Surf-rock quartet Mundane Jane are making their live music debut at Platform Arts on July 10th, with supporting acts Operation…

The Music Victoria Awards return for 2021, celebrating the resilience of the Victorian music community over the past 12 months

The Music Victoria Awards are back for 2021 to celebrate the Victorian music communities huge achievements this year, despite facing…

Regional Victorians are encouraged to listen local this year as part of MAINfm’s annual radiothon

Okay regional radio fans, listen up!

From The Dreggs to Ed Kuepper, here’s a list of the gigs to hit up in the region this July

We know Gigmas doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. But it’s the thought that counts, right? That’s why your grandma…

Katie Weston is paying tribute to a ’90s icon with ‘Uninvited: The Songs of Alanis Morissette’ Australian tour

It’s hard to believe it’s been 26 years since Alanis Morissette released her critically acclaimed album, Jagged Little Pill, garnering…

12 Victorian music labels you should check out, based on what music you’re into

“Honestly, the local scene hasn’t been good for at least 10 years” – every bloke that you meet in the…

Live music is back at The Hop Inn, and they’ve now got a dog-friendly, heated marquee for winter

You might already know The Hop Inn as one of the go-to place for a cheeky hot wing deal or…

A bunch of revered Australian musicians will visit regional Victoria as part of a new concert series

Victoria is set to get a dose of some of Australia’s most prominent musicians this year, as the new tour…

From The Veronicas to The Amity Affliction, here are the best upcoming Australian gigs and festivals you can’t miss

Fellow live music lovers, we’ve missed out on way too many gigs, concerts and festivals over the last year. Now…

The Kite Machine band members

The Kite Machine ushers in a new era with their double A-side release ‘5656 / IP’

The Kite Machine have refined their eclectic, groove-infused sound in two brand-new tracks ‘5656’ and ‘Instant Pretty’. The new tracks…

Exploring the stories and themes behind Plaster of Paris’ fierce debut album, ‘Lost Familiar’

Decades into their career, Melbourne post-punk warriors and cult favourites Plaster of Paris have this week released their highly-anticipated debut…

Win tickets, glamping and a helicopter ride to Loch Hart Music Festival when it returns to the Great Ocean Road this November

Loch Hart Music Festival has announced its summer return to southwest Victoria with the launch of a competition giving festivalgoers…

Spring Loaded adds new shows, bringing a bunch of ’90s alt-rock favourites to Sidney Myer Music Bowl this year

Aussie alt-rock festival Spring Loaded has landed, making its explosive debut at Sydney’s On The Lawn at Royal Randwick last…

NYD festival Let Them Eat Cake announces 2022 return to Werribee Mansion

After being forced to take 2021 off because of you know who, Let Them Eat Cake has announced its return for 2022,…

First Nations pop artist Isaiah Firebrace is bringing big pop hooks to Geelong this July

Delivering on their promise to warm up nights in Geelong, the Geelong Art Centre’s Winter Escape Season is welcoming live…

One of Australia’s leading original cabaret stars, Issi Dye, is bringing the hits to Geelong this weekend

A household name in entertainment in Australia for more than five decades, Issi Dye returns to the Potato Shed in…

Experience the first-ever virtual Rainforest World Music Festival this weekend

Get ‘Entranced, Liberated, Immersed’ in your own home this weekend, when the Virtual Rainforest World Music Festival comes to your…

Ballarat Lyric Theatre celebrates QUEEN in ‘We Will Rock You’ this July

Musical, We Will Rock You, is a unique collaboration between the legends of rock ‘n’ roll Queen and Ben Elton…

Thelma Plum’s Torquay gig has been rescheduled for the fourth time with more tickets released

Singer-songwriting Queen Thelma Plum has rescheduled her headlining Australian tour once again as a result of Victoria’s latest restrictions, moving…

MCP unveil brand new music video for latest single ‘The Nothing’

Sydney based Progressive electronica three-piece MCP (Master Control Project) just premiered a brand new music video for their latest single…

 

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