Rach Brennan’s tender self love and powerful introspection ignites new single Kickstart

Following in the footsteps of her mid-2024 single ‘Moon Love’, her exploration into the sonic territory of 80’s inspired synthesisers,…

Local folk legend Leah Senior announced as support for The Sound Doctors incredible season of shows

Leah, who Anglesea have claimed as a treasured local, having spent a number of years in town, is known for…

Aussie favourites The Preatures return for 15 date tour

The band will perform the album in its entirety, along with a collection of their much-loved hits – the perfect…

There’s a new four-day psytrance festival coming to Geelong over Easter

The four-day camping festival brings together organisers Sickest House and AustrAliens, who previously collaborated on Celestial Society. Their latest venture…

Geelong and your favourite regional stores are prepping for Record Store Day with special stock and local performances

From free in-store performances, a full day of DJs and your favourite regional acts making some noise, Record Store Day…

Check out these stellar upcoming performances at Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat

April may be a little quiet, but the team at Her Maj have packed in a variety of incredible shows…

Journey through The Church’s iconic hits on The Singles Tour: A Career Retrospective

Formed in 1980, The Church have earned their place in the ARIA Hall of Fame and have remained a powerful…

Long-time Aussie indie sensation The Temper Trap announce intimate Barwon Heads show

The Temper Trap have never played a regional show in Australia, but they’re looking to change that this May –…

Hockey dad are so back, and their regional tour is stopping in at Barwon Heads

An Australian music scene staple, Hockey Dad, have been around for 10 years now, and fans are still just as…

Vinyl’s ultimate tribute: Record Store Day’s limited edition, special events and live in-store performances 

From free in-store performances, a full day of DJs and your favourite regional acts making some noise, Record Store Day…

Aussie music sensation Dope Lemon is touring to Barwon Heads this July

If you’re a fan of dreamy, laid-back grooves paired with lyrics that really make you think, you’ve been waiting for…

Kingswood on music docos, live shows, and their new movie CLAPTRAP

The group have truly made their mark in the fabric of the industry. But don’t fret, as 2025 is set…

April is here and Torquay Hotel are bringing the heat, check out our monthly gig roundup

Dive into the gig guide below and don’t miss out on the action at the Torquay Hotel! Keep up with…

Stars and Bars: The epic part winery/brewery tour, part magical mystery bus ride returns

THE CONCEPT Stars & Bars Festival rides again as the epic festival; part winery/brewery tour, part magical mystery musical bus…

A surfcoast treasure trove; introducing Beach Blokes Recorders 

For these two surfcoast Aussie music legends, best mates and massive KISS fans; teaming up to create a recording and…

April is chock full of gigs, here’s our guide to the entire month

My younger brother would Cookie Monster his, leaving little but a trail of discarded foil and an insatiable desire for…

Sofar Sounds Geelong is back and more exquisite than ever

Making a name for itself by staging secret gigs and intimate concerts, Sofar Sounds has brought music and people together…

A whole new month, a whole new list of festivals you’d want to know about

To be fair, I was once a young dude yelling at clouds. And when I say yelling at clouds, I…

A Geelong pioneer in punk, Dez Dare, drops new album, single and video with a punch

The local legend, who grew up in Geelong where he became involved in the local punk and rock scene in…

The 20th Woodend Winter Arts Festival is a four-day creative feast

The highly anticipated Woodend Winter Arts Festival (WWAF) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, and this June, the charming…

There’s still a chance to make it to this year’s groovin’ Goom Fest

The team behind Goom Fest may be small, but their passion for bringing people together, celebrating connection and the magic…

Velvet Bloom drops debut album and hits the road for national tour

It’s finally here! Soul pop sensation Velvet Bloom has dropped their self-titled debut album today; Friday 28 March, and fans…

Kathleen Halloran welcomes vulnerability with new psychedelic single 

After making waves with her debut solo track, ‘Free With Me’, the Australian guitarist and songwriter returns with her latest…

Highton Bowls Club family fun day featuring Astrid Armstrong

Local performer Astrid Armstrong is returning to the stage for a Sunday sesh at Highton Bowls Club next month and…

 

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