Our unmissable picks at RISING 2025: Melbourne’s Winter playground of wild creativity

For a few heady weeks this winter, RISING turns the city inside out, upside down, and pulses with life well…

Wanderer Festival reveals Missy Higgins, The Living End, Magic Dirt among dazzling lineup

Dust off your dancing shoes and start prepping your road trip playlist because Wanderer Festival is back, baby. Set to…

My Pet Rhino: Prog rock rhythms and catchy melodies on debut album Arrows

Maratheftis has spent the better part of two decades lending his considerable guitar playing chops to a string of covers…

Surf rock trio favourites The Grogans return to heavier roots on electric fifth album

Described by the band as a “patchwork of different sounds”, Stagger leans into the unexpected. Rather than sticking to one…

Karnivool return with purpose, power, and a national tour

The band’s Ad Complementum Australian Tour will see Karnivool hit 13 cities around the country, marking their long-awaited return to…

There’s a massive, free underground concert happening in the Metro Tunnel

Track Work – Music From The Underground will transform the yet-to-be-opened Metro Tunnel station into a subterranean performance space for…

Geelong’s Angus Robb returns with magnetic solo debut 

Best known as the soulful frontman behind Jack The Fox — whose breakout single ‘Brother’ topped global Spotify Viral Charts…

Russell Morris adds Geelong and Bendigo dates to farewell tour

With his Farewell Tour selling out across the country, two highly anticipated regional Victorian shows have just been added: Bendigo’s…

The Cat Empire announce huge national tour in celebration of vibrant new album 

With a reputation for unmissable live shows and musical innovation, The Cat Empire will bring their borderless sound to cities…

Bliss n Eso reveal new Dark Side album ahead of nationwide Party on the Moon tour this month

Melbourne rapper Ivan Ooze is set to support all shows, bringing his high-energy performance style that has previously graced stages…

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Caisha Sprout on bad company and the stories that shape us

Her latest single, born from the emotional tangle of a friendship breakup, is as cathartic as it is quietly powerful….

Mountains, rivers, and stories from the deep south at Rupert Bullard’s Anglesea debut 

It certainly is Autumn, and as we transition from the long searing dry of summer into the deep hum of…

You Am I bring their Hi Fi Way 30th anniversary tour to Barwon Heads and regional vic

You Am I have just announced an extension of their Hi Fi Way 30th anniversary tour, and yep, that now…

Deni Ute Muster 2025 just added The Wiggles to an already massive line-up

The Deni Ute Muster is turning up the family fun factor with the announcement that The Wiggles are officially joining…

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MEERTA – Rise Up! The Ballad of James Arden: A night of powerful storytelling and soul-stirring song at The Memo Healesville

Set against the intimate backdrop of The Memo, Healesville, MEERTA is more than just a concert – it’s a musical…

Get ready to dance: Franz Ferdinand announce exclusive Victorian show at Live at the Gardens

That’s right, Franz Ferdinand are heading back to Australia this November and they’re bringing their swagger, sharp riffs, and a…

Rochford Wines

Wine, woodfired pizza and free tunes – Rochford Wines extends its Saturday night live music series

Kicking off this May and rolling all the way through to the start of spring, Rochford’s teaming up once again…

Hein Cooper

Hein Cooper brings his raw, garage-made album My Own to Torquay for national tour

This week, the acclaimed singer-songwriter kicks off a national co-headline tour with fellow troubadour Gaudion, and lucky for us, Torquay…

Check out what’s on in May at Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat

The team at Her Maj have packed in a variety of incredible shows for the May schedule – check it…

King Parrot

King Parrot are back and they’re not playing nice – new single drops, tour kicks off in Warrnambool, Bendigo 

This new track is pure, unfiltered King Parrot: savage, chaotic, and loud enough to sand the paint off your walls….

Hold on to your ears – Earthless is coming to melt minds in Castlemaine and Geelong this September

These guys aren’t your average rock band. Formed way back in 2001 in sunny San Diego, Earthless has been dishing…

Two Aussie Rock Legends, One New Sound: Meet Fanning Dempsey National Park

To be completely honest with you, I was a little more focused on the support; Jet, than the headliner –…

National Celtic Folk Festival

Ireland takes the stage: Culture Ireland brings top talent to National Celtic Folk Festival 2025

What’s the Craic? This year’s lineup brings together a vibrant mix of international and national talent, guaranteed to get you…

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Attention Aussie producers: The Blueprint Project new artist program could launch your career

But if you’ve got the tunes and just need a little industry backing to take things to the next level,…

 

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