Deans Marsh Festival returns for 2019

Going strong for more than two decades now, the Deans Marsh Festival is a combined treat of live music, street performers, Otway food and wine and a unique artisans’ craft market – and is set to return again at the end of this month.

Music royalty headlines Cullulleraine Music Festival

Three days of live music, camping and community spirit returns to Lake Cullulleraine Holiday Park this April for another edition of the Cullulleraine Music Festival.

Day By The Bay is the new festival celebrating Port Phillip Bay

Have you ever stopped, realised and appreciated about the diverse and unique marine environment that’s right under our noses here in Victoria? Well, say hello to the brand-new festival that aims to do just that.

Get to know Santa Fe Driving Range

Santa Fe Driving Range are a brand spanking new act comprising of a few friends that have played together for a long, long time, with a couple of fresh faces thrown in the mix!

Mansionair fight the real fight

With their first headlining North America tour coming up this year, as well as a spot on the Coachella bill, Mansionair are finding their feet as trans-Pacific transplants.

Reliving a day on the green with Red Hot Chili Peppers

Chili Peppers absolutely killed it and took the spot for best live show I’ve seen in my lifetime…

Bendigo Au Go Go #4

Pardon the pun, but How Much are Four Lions looking forward to their first local headline show of the year?

The Hollow Majors have unveiled their debut album

The Hollow Majors have forged a name for themselves as the rock ‘n’ roll lads of Geelong, from starting as a covers band back in 2016 to last year transitioning to an originals act, and their story of how it all started is as old school rock ‘n’ roll as you can get.

Kurt Vile and the Violators are coming

The man, the denim jacket, and the hair, are all returning to Australia soon with his touring band The Violators, and I was lucky enough to have a chat with him about all this stuff, and a bit more.

Five minutes with The Rank Outsiders

These four seasoned musos love nothing more than the sound of vintage guitars played through fine amplification, a little denim and a smattering of facial hair…

HOLD//FIRE are ready to drop their debut single

Geelong alt-rock outfit Hold//Fire are keen to show the world their debut single ‘Safety in Numbers’ this Friday.

Earthless hit Geelong this Friday

They’re playing in support of their acclaimed 2018 studio album Black Heaven and their new live album From the West.

The Workers Club Geelong are screening Her Sound, Her Story to celebrate International Women’s Day

This is the latest film to foster an intimate conversation around the personal experiences, histories and social impact of women within the music industry.

By The Meadow announce final lineup and the local band competition winner

What a day for By The Meadow festival goers!

Ballarat’s Ebonivory sign to Wild Thing Presents

Ebonivory joins prestigious acts including Caligula’s Horse, Circles, The Ocean,
City Of Souls, AlithiA, James Norbert Ivanyi and many more as part of Wild Thing Presents’ incredible roster.

PREMIERE: Surf Coast’s Immy Owusu releases heavy, afro-rock single ‘Danger!!!’

Immy Owusu’s ‘Danger’ is a sonic trip from start to end.

The Jungle Giants are dropping in

The band are returning to the Victorian coast, on April 20th as a part of The Drop festival in Torquay, alongside a list of huge Aussie acts including Angus & Julia Stone, Client Liaison, Hockey Dad and Alex the Astronaut.

The Aussie icon that just keeps on giving

Ian Moss has come a long way from his early days as a boy born and raised in Australia’s Red Centre.

Geelong’s Zuma have dropped their debut EP

To find out more about the release, we caught up with the groups bass player, Jimmy Barjasic, to have a chat about all things Zuma.

Five minutes with Skyscraper Stan

‘On Your Corner’ is his latest single.

Backyard Tasters returns to Ballarat for the next two Fridays

Enjoy the best in local live music while enjoying the finest food this region has to offer.

It’s the end of an era as the Warrnambool Loft closes its doors

It’s sad news for live music acts and punters alike as renowned Warrnambool venue The Loft is set to close its doors for the last time in June.

The Lost Lands Returns In 2019 With Baker Boy

Good news!

Alex Lahey is taking her new stash of tunes on tour

She’ll stop by The Forum in Melbourne on Saturday June 22.

 

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