People are making coronavirus and quarantine themed Spotify playlists and we are living for it

We are living in crazy times.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra keeps the music going by live streaming performances

In response to the ban imposed by the Victorian State Government, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has cancelled concerts between Monday 16 March and Monday 13 April.

Meadow 2020 has been cancelled

Set to take place from Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March 2020, Meadow 2020 has been cancelled as a result of the coronavirus.

Byron Bay Bluesfest 2020 has been cancelled

News just in, this year’s Bluesfest has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns following the recent government ban of large gatherings of more than 500 people, along with requiring 14 days of self-isolation for everyone entering Australia.

Wavves riding 10 years of King of the Beach

With glorious tracks ‘Green Eyes’, ‘Post Acid’, the title track ‘King of the Beach’ and ‘Stained Glass (Won’t Let Me Into Yr Heart)’ leading the charge, King of the Beach was the start of a new era for Williams, moving out of mums basement and into the recording studio with Dennis Herring.

PHOTO REVIEW: The long-awaited return of Hot Chip

We sent our photographer Simon Pickering to check it all out.

Download Festival has been cancelled

We really hope you used waterproof eyeliner because this is very, very sad.

Under The Southern Stars has been postponed until 2021 amid Coronavirus

Set to bring rock favourites Live, Bush, Stone Temple Pilots and more to stages starting in early April, the festival run has now been rescheduled.

The Killers announce new album and Australian tour

They’ve given a taste of what’s to come with the first single off the record, ‘Caution’, released today.

Rock Off MND has been cancelled

Annual fundraising event Rock Off MND has been cancelled ahead of tomorrow’s event amid public health concerns.

Polarize meet us in the middle

From gigging in the city on a weekly basis to international touring, it’s all uphill for this band! We sit down with frontman Rudie Dodd.

Snow Machine brought a blizzard of Australian music to Hakuba

Spanning over four days and reaching majority of the towns and mountain ranges within Hakuba, Snow Machine was a great celebration of music and lifestyle as well as being a huge booster to the local economy which is very quiet at this time of the year.

Caravãna Sun are taking on Flavour Fest

Flavour Fest is a free ticketed event that will run from 12 pm to 9pm on Saturday March 21.

Deans Marsh Festival returns

This year, Music at the Marsh has been working alongside the Deans Marsh Festival to present a stunning line-up of musical artists guaranteed to get your feet tapping and your soul singing at the Marsh Stage on Sunday.

The Marysville Music Weekend returns

Leading the first announcement is Melbourne folk-rock duo Pierce Brothers, and the Guitar Showdown, which will feature legendary guitarists, Geoff Achison and Jimi Hocking together onstage.

Birds of Tokyo are teaming up with the MSO

Melding elements of contemporary and classical music, Birds Of Tokyo will join forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra for two special performances in June.

Get Back to Square 1 at KICFest 2020

It’s an exciting process of change every year, music students of Kardinia International College come together to make a new iteration of their school band, Square 1.

Meet New Australian, Mitch James

Australia has a habit of stealing ideas or people from other countries, putting a shiny Made in Australia sticker on them and claiming them as our own, and, like true siblings, we’ve reached over the Tasman Sea on several occasions for products to sell from our ‘sister country’.

Live Under The Southern Stars

Under The Southern Stars just can’t stop with the mind-blowing line-ups!

Steve Banks shines a spotlight on the Sidemen

If you’re a music fan by any means, this will be so worth it.

Bones and Jones on their new album, songwriting and an extended lineup

We sit down with vocalist/guitarist Jasper Jolley.

Psycho Zydeco are bringing the flavour to The Herb and Chilli Festival

We sit down with band all-rounder Gregg Hatton ahead of their festival performance.

Seeker Lover Keeper bring their soaring vocals and three-part harmonies to Bendigo and Anglesea

The Bendigo and Anglesea shows, in particular, will not be ones to miss out on.

Slowly Slowly revive punk with Race Car Blues

Race Car Blues is a milestone for front-man and songwriter Ben Stewart.

 

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