Crate diggers rejoice — Torquay Vinyl Fair spins back this Easter Saturday

Hosted at Bells Beach Brewing, this free event is bringing thousands of new and pre-loved records to dig through —…

The Beautiful Girls hit the road for 20th anniversary tour of ‘We’re Already Gone’

For the first time ever, the band will perform the beloved 2005 album in full — yes, front to back…

Melbourne techno force Zane Micallef breaks new ground with Berlin label

Melbourne techno producer Zane Micallef is set to drop his full-length techno album debut Off Kilter on April 25 via…

Thelma Plum is taking her new album on the “I’m sorry, where is that?” regional tour

This time around, she’s hitting the road (and we mean the road) to bring her stunning second album, I’m Sorry,…

There’s a Fred Again appreciation rager coming to Barwon Heads

This isn’t just a tribute night—it’s a full-blown journey through the sonic universe of Fred Again.. and his genre-hopping mates….

Live Review: DZ Deathrays + Drunk Mums cram into Beechworth’s Tanswell’s Hotel for final show of the tour

On Saturday night, DZ Deathrays tore through Beechworth like a thunderstorm in black denim, cramming their massive, unapologetic sound into…

Press Club grows, but stays loud: Frank Lees on evolution, improvisation, and the sound of now

But don’t mistake that for complacency. If anything, this latest body of work is truly their most expansive, exploratory, and…

Goomfest: I’ve never felt more joyous

The open fields, the collection of vans and tents setting up wherever there was space and music already playing ahead…

Melbourne Ska Orchestra are bringing their wild new tour to Geelong and Castlemaine 

The ARIA Award-winning ska legends have just dropped their epic new single ‘Walls of Jericho’, a cinematic, brass-heavy banger that…

The Blues Brothers show is hitting the Bellarine and It’s going to be electrifying

Bellarine Estate is bringing an electrifying Blues Brothers tribute show to Portarlington Parks Hall — and yep, you’ll want your…

Punk legends Dead Kennedys bring dystopian noise back down under this September

Dead Kennedys are set to smash their way through Australia and New Zealand this September, bringing their signature brand of…

Soccer Mommy is bringing her dreamy sound back to Australia for some very special shows

After her unforgettable 2023 tour, she’s making a much-anticipated return — and this time, she’s not just stopping by the…

Bellarine artist Carl Dickens floats a bold new tune with Trial Balloon

Based in Victoria and once a journo, Dickens brings a lifelong love of language into the mix, weaving it seamlessly…

Bobby Alu heads out on double Aussie tour, serenading your morning coffee or sunset sips

Get ready, Australia – Bobby Alu is doing it again, and this time he’s coming in hot with two tours…

Lady Gaga announces her first Australian shows in more than a decade this December

After years of false starts and rumours, the wait is finally over – Lady Gaga is bringing her theatrical spectacle…

Your favourite local artists are supporting Creature Fear at Floravera’s Lovin’ Local night

Catch band Creature Fear headlining the night with their quintessential retro-pop-meets-garage-rock sound as they tour their newest single, “My Girl’s A Dream…

Dance to fund local food relief: This new DJ party is raising money for Feed Geelong

PowerHouse has always taken pride in developing a strictly quality sound, with a handpicked lineup of local and surrounding artists…

GRID Series are throwing a big party with new music, played live for the first time

The culmination of months of following inspiration and hard work has all lead to this – an exclusive night of…

Vapors of Morphine: breathing new life into an unfinished legacy

What didn’t change? Their unique sound, the passion behind the music and the influence that continued a legacy not yet…

Tune up your skills with Harron Custom Guitars setup masterclass

If you’ve ever wanted to know how to get your guitar playing just right, here’s your chance. Harron Custom Guitars…

Powerhouse Ruth Moody returns to her roots with first Aussie tour in a decade

After a decade away, Moody’s returning to her roots, hitting the road for her first Aussie tour since 2015. Best…

Find a mentor, start a think tank or connect at Geelong’s cosy Music Industry night

Geelong’s home of live music, Barwon Club, is the new space for Geelong Music Networks’s industry night – an event…

Castlemaine’s Mighty Horse announce epic unrestrained double album

Rewind to January 2020, Mighty Horse are about to enter the studio to record their second LP when the big C…

Psych lords Couch Wizard are on a sonic quest with Australian tour

As the world we know enters another revolution into the unknown, from the depths of shadow emerges a force, an…

 

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