Bendigo Au Go Go #26

It’s time to dust off your checked shirt and pull on your best cowboy boots because Gold Roses, Bendigo’s first alt-country music festival, is coming to town next month.

Nathan Ball’s top five roadtrip tracks

UK-based singer-songwriter Nathan Ball had a busy 2019. Finishing the year off with his single Borders alongside his debut Australian headline tour, and now he is kicking off 2020 supporting Ziggy Alberts on his mammoth Laps Around The Sun World Tour – huge!

Win a slot on the 2020 Meadow lineup

You or your band could be joining the 2020 lineup, sharing the stage with the likes of this year’s headliners Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Frankie Cosmos (US), Sheer Mag (US), Dyson Stringer Cloher, Elizabeth, Surprise Chef, the ‘forever young’ Youth Group, indie song chef, Angie McMahon, and many more.

A Cliché-Free Valentine’s Day With Eves Karydas

If going by what we have seen from her in the past, we can expect a high energy performance of Eves intoxicating electro-pop.

A.GIRL is all over the up and coming artists for 2020

Following on from a massive 2019 that saw her release her debut track ‘2142’ and follow up ‘Play’, Western Sydney-based R&B artist A.GIRL AKA (Hinenui-Terangi Tairua) has made a triumphant entry into 2020 with her vivacious new single ‘All Over You’, produced by Taka Perry (Ruel, M-Phazes, Stellie).

Slowly Slowly unveil national album tour dates

Kicking off in April, The Race Car Blues Tour will criss-cross from Hobart to Perth, and comes after a watershed year of touring for Slowly Slowly in 2019.

The Offspring Announce A Greatest Hits Australian Tour

And they’re bringing Sum 41 along for the ride!

Brunswick Music Festival reveals full 2020 program

Brunswick Music Festival is happening at various venues across Brunswick from Monday, March 9 until Sunday, March 22.

Dead Letter Circus, Hellions & Orpheus Omega added to Download

Download 2020 takes up a new home in Melbourne at the Showgrounds and falls on a Friday… so go book in that annual leave and prep for the best long weekend of your life!

The East Pointers bring their new album ‘Yours To Break’ to Port Fairy Folk Festival

As recipients of the Juno Award For Traditional Roots Album Of The Year, this triumphantly tenacious trio are breaking boundaries with their newest release entitled Yours To Break.

Sev Lah drops debut rock single ‘Free My Soul’

‘Free My Soul’ is the leading single from Sev Lah’s forthcoming debut album.

The Marcus King Band is coming to Melbourne

Described by countless publications as an “electrifying rock performer”, this is a great opportunity to see King and his Band in a smaller venue and is their only other Aussie show other than Bluesfest in Byron.

These New South Whales Punk Wave

They will be joining Julia Jacklin, Ecca Vandal, DRMNGNOW, Maddy Jane, Elizabeth and Clypso at the picturesque Grampians Music Festival 28 – 29 February 2020.

Say hello to Volta, the new and improved Karova Lounge

Slated to open at the start of February following major renovations, the live music venue will be Ballarat’s answer to sustainable arts and culture, showcasing talent and diversity in a clean approachable atmosphere, providing a dynamic space for people to socialise in a low-risk environmen

Five minutes with Derrin Nauendorf

Check out the album below and help Derrin celebrate his return to Oz at Pistol Pete’s, Geelong on Thursday, January 30.

Abbey Stone drops alluring new track ‘Say Anything’

Stone can single beautifully, and she does, each note lingering, stretched out in high pitches.

A Nice Day to go to the Pub returns for 2020

Those lucky enough to have gone last year might remember (but judging from the footage, many might not) killer bands, shoeys and schooners, and rubber thongs flying through the air.

Bohemian Rhapsody Gets Chocolate Coating

Bohemian Rhapsody gets an Aussie chocolate-covered makeover as 90’s powerhouse performer Adam Thompson of Chocolate Starfish puts his sweet flavour on the killer Queen classics.

Game, Set, Match… George Alice

We sit down with the young artist ahead of her upcoming performance on the Live Stage at the Australian Open this month.

Kingswood announce gigs in Geelong and Ballarat to celebrate long-awaited third studio album

To celebrate their new tunes, Kingswood are set to kick off their 20+ date tour at Geelong’s Barwon Club and Ballarat’s Volta in March before travelling nationally through April, May and June.

INXSIVE: Paying tribute to Aussie rock legends Inxs

If they can never tear you apart from the kick of INXS, then an excessive dose of rock, courtesy of tribute band INXSIVE, is definitely what you need this January!

Lambys are throwing a rockin’ Cold Chisel inspired Australia Day party

Coined All the Cheap Wine, this party will be headline by none other than Flame Trees – the ultimate Cold Chisel tribute act.

Sunny in Ocean Grove

We’re talking about the Melbourne nu-metal band Ocean Grove and the release of their third single, ‘SUNNY’, for their sophomore album Flip Phone Fantasy.

Bushfire Relief Gigs across the Nation

In the face of the devastation caused by bushfires across the country, the Australian music and arts community is coming together to support fire affected communities for a number of different events.

 

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