Desecrator are heading to Ballarat’s Blaze Music Fest

Melbourne thrash-metallers Desecrator have recently released their newest single ‘Manic,’ a fast and brutal triumph that has been born from the bands most relaxed year to date.

Sagamore are rolling into the Grampians Music Festival

We chat to lead Sam Cooper ahead of the festival.

The Manchester Arms Hotel

Back in the day, The Manchester Arms hotel was known as the place for live music in Bendigo.

BAM announce Youth Mentorship Program

Calling all young musicians, singers and songwriters in Bendigo and surrounds, we’ve got something just for you.

Spend your NYE at the Hill

Here’s a few things to think about as you prepare for your trip to the hill this December.

KISS are celebrating the end of the road

45 years. 4 iconic personas. 4 current members. 6 past members. 20 studio albums. 8 live albums. 13 compilation albums. An excess of 100 million albums sold worldwide. 1 final tour.

The Age Music Victoria Awards 2018

The Age Music Victoria Awards is always one of the most highly anticipated events in the Melbourne Music Week program.

Bitch Diesel's Top 5 tracks to spend a Saturday session with

Irish connoisseurs Jameson will be launching JJ’s Place this November, a free one-day festival in Melbourne and Sydney celebrating all things whiskey, beer, mates and live music.

Meg Mac is heading to Geelong

She’ll hit up Geelong’s The Wool Exchange on May 3.

Butterfingers announce '15 Years of Fatboys' national tour for March-April 2019

Catch them at Geelong Hotel on March 23.

Pierce Brothers announce regional tour

They’ll be stopping by Geelong, Ballarat and Halls Gap.

The 1975 Announce 'A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships' 2019 Australian Tour

Party like it’s 1975

Whoretopsy brings the brutality to Ballarat

We chat to drummer Jake Sproule ahead of Ballarat Blaze Music Festival next year.

Rock band The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus honour Toyah during Aussie tour

The world is a cruel place at times.

Melbourne's Arkive are heading to Geelong

It’s warming up this month.

Geelong's Sweethearts celebrate 30 years

They will be kicking off their dirty thirties with Sweetfest, a showcase of local talent.

Melbourne’s first ever Beach Party is coming to Pleasure Garden

This will truly be an oasis for you to immerse yourself in!

Are you an Electronic Producer or DJ? You could win a spot on the Grampians Music Festival lineup

We chat to last years winners, Jules and Daz from Ballarat’s Sweat Dreams DJ’s who will be returning to the GMF stage next year.

Shaun Kirk on Save My Soul

The popularity of the Aussie blues-brigadier has meant that for yet another tour, many of his shows are already at capacity.

Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming to Geelong

They’re addicted to the shindig!

Geelong's Trick Gypsy cover Coldplay

They’re the local alternative punk rockers who have been bringing a mix of energy and rawness to the stage for the past three years.

This State We’re In #702

Industry Updates From Music Victoria.

Paul Kelly on his poetry-related revelation

With his expansive and respected catalogue of over twenty studio albums (not to mention his live releases and soundtrack credits) a career spanning over forty years would be the envy of any young muso.

Nadia Rose is a highly flammable talent ready to explode

Nadia Rose plays at ACMI as part of Melbourne Music Week on Saturday November 24.

 

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