Melbourne hails the Filth

Thereʼs a reason they are one of the biggest extreme metal bands in the world and Iʼm very excited to hear the remastered version of the 1998 stunner in November this year.

Beavs Got Talent returns for Season 2 this November

Five heats, one semi-final, and one champion – did I forget to mention over $3000 in prizes?

a day on the green brings Cold Chisel to Geelong

Cold Chisel’s Geelong performance will be particularly special, with supports from music legend Paul Kelly, Perth rockers Birds of Tokyo and Geelong alternative rock band Magic Dirt.

The Torquay Hotel is bringing The Amity Affliction to the coast in January

They’ve just released a new single in ‘All My Friends Are Dead’, a return to their heavier roots.

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns for 2019

All funds raised will help Support Act to expand the reach of its widely acclaimed Wellbeing Helpline and continue to provide crisis relief to artists, crew and music workers in need.

PREMIERE: Pretty Bleak make their presence know with debut single ‘Jawline’

‘Jawline’ is a defining effort and statement of intent.

Dancing Heads Music Festival returns with DJ sets from Cosmo’s Midnight and Bag Raiders

Following the success of last year’s sold-out, inaugural event.

Loch Hart Music Festival expands lineup with Alex Dyson, The Pretty Littles & Comedy Hour

It just keeps getting better and better.

Falls Festival have dropped their first round of sideshows

The first announcement of sideshows from this year’s delicious Falls Festival lineup are here to make all your troubles disappear.

Bluesfest announces first round of 2020 sideshows

For those who can’t make it to Byron Bay, there’s still a chance to see some of the impressive acts hitting our shores with the delicious sideshows that get announced each year.

For The Love is back for 2020 with the ‘Dusk & Summer’ tour feat. Hayden James, Gorgon City and Safia

The ‘Dusk & Summer’ tour will see the brand visit three beautiful waterside locations in Melbourne, Tweed Heads and Perth.

PBS brings the Soul A Go Go Tour to Geelong

Jump on the soul train.

ALBUM PREMIERE: GraceJean’s stunning debut album Long Black Road

Filled with warm, rich harmonies and mellow, folky acoustic guitars, this release carries the listener to a calm place.

Last chance to apply for the Contemporary Music Touring Program

Supporting national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original contemporary music.

City And Colour’s Pill For Loneliness

Highly anticipated and produced by three-time Grammy-winning Jacquire King alongside the talented Emily Lazar, this album will explore the extremes of emotion, with a focus on eloquence and energy.

Grampians Music Festival early bird tickets are now on sale

The 2019 edition of the Grampians Music Festival boasted the likes of Sampa The Great, Wafia, Slum Sociable and Angie McMahon, a powerful lineup that drew some of the best crowds to the iconic Grampians Mountain Ranges.

Missy Raines Trio head to Patchewollock Music Festival

Alongside the music, audiences can expect a fun-filled program of dance, comedy, yarn spinning, bush tucker and, just to be different, sheep racing… and best of all, it’s completely free!

Lee Kernaghan brings his Backroad Nation tour through Ballarat

Having recently completed his Boys From The Bush 25th anniversary tour, Kernaghan couldn’t wait to get back on the road again and share his brand of country rock with fans.

Port Fairy Folk Festival to bring the world to Geelong

In a coup for the Port Fairy Folk Festival and in partnership with the US-based Folk Alliance International (FAI), the renowned Folk Festival will present the FAI ExChange Conference in Geelong in early March next year.

Grand Pine have dropped the ambient, hauntingly beautiful single ‘Heart’

If you’re a fan of slow and enigmatic indie-folk and you are yet to discover Grand Pine, you are missing out.

Wayne Coyne Remembers The Flaming Lips Masterpiece ‘The Soft Bulletin’

The Flaming Lips will be in Australia Thursday 3 and 4 October as part of Melbourne International Arts Festival, playing The Soft Bulletin in full.

Provenance Wines are hosting weekly Vino and Vinyl nights in October

Whether it’s Friday night with the girls, date night or the weekly work-knock-offs, this promises to be an absolute treat!

Industry updates from Music Victoria – September

This State We’re In…

Grinspoon are getting started with their Chemical Hearts tour

The ‘Chemical Hearts’ tour will mark the release of Grinspoon’s ‘Chemical Hearts’ Vinyl, a greatest hits LP delivering some of the Grinners best tracks on some hot wax, but interestingly enough, some of the bands biggest songs and undoubtedly fan favourites, never actually made the charts.

 

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