Simmer Town is bringing hip hop/rap to the region

Heading to Castlemaine and Ballarat

Baked Beans are babbling into the BC

I remember coming home from school and eagerly looking in the pantry for some goodies and hearing my mum say, “Oh, there’s Baked Beans…” A statement to which my response was “piss off, mum.”

Let the good times roll on The Blues Tram

There’s a unique way to enjoy live music this year as part of the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival and that is aboard The Blues Tram.

Geelong's first ever heavy and alternative day is coming

Ever heard a riff so heavy it felt like it would melt your face off? Well prepare for a whole day of it with Melted; Geelong’s first ever heavy and alternative day and night festival.

Five minutes with Callous

Guitarist Matt “Chooma” Tresize gave us a few words ahead of the gig at Musicman with Irish Death Grinders Abaddon Incarnate.

Alpha Female, Kailei Ginman, Launches Female and LGBTQI+ Inclusive Booking Agency

We love a good female empowerment story, so when we heard about a lone booking agent shaking up the music industry by establishing a female only and LGBTQI+ inclusive agency, we had to find out more!

The Living End on taking a leap of faith

It may have been 20 years since The Living End were talking about being a brat that talks back, but god damn, they haven’t lost the punk.

The Little Lord Street Band

Perth’s The Little Lord Street Band recently released their new music video for single ‘Waking Up Next To You’ and now performing as a duo, both Natasha Shanks and James Rogers go on tour.

The Cool Calm breezing through to QMF

Ahead of their appearance at Queenscliff Music Festival, the boys mull over the direction they’ve gone with their music since their formation in 2016.

Belinda Carlisle on celebrating 30 years since the release of Runaway Horses

As a former Valley girl, turned punk rocker, turned solo superstar, Belinda Carlisle has touched a lot of hearts in her forty years in the spotlight.

BAM is the newest addition to the Victorian music festival calendar

Kicking off its inaugural year on Anzac Day evening, this boutique family-friendly arts and music festival will be presented by Red Square Music.

1 Day until 2 Worlds Festival

Two worlds will be colliding this Saturday the 20th of October as the Märrma’ Rom Foundation fundraising event, 2 Worlds Festival, returns to The Old Paper Mills in Fyansford.

Loch Hart Music Festival is heading to the coast this November

Created as an opportunity to showcase local up and coming Australian talent and the very aesthetically pleasing Great Ocean Road (and all its treasures), this is a festival where you can unwind, escape the daily grind and give yourself a seachange, if only for the weekend.

Riverboats Music Festival returns for February 2019

Headliners for 2019 include The Waifs, Augie March, Tex Perkins, Jen Cloher and Mark Seymour.

A night with Don McGlashan

Catch him at The Bridge Hotel, Castlemaine

Good Things Festival Announce Sideshows

Good Things come to those who wait and Good Things Festival are thrilled to announce headline sideshows from some of the artists on the huge festival line up.

Melbourne’s Castilles have just dropped their newest track

‘Habits’ is bluesy in parts, and garage in others. Somewhat sparkly, and always groovy… and we love it!

Support Act announces fundraising campaign in support of Ausmusic T-Shirt Day

Show your support for Australian music this Ausmusic T-Shirt Day,

Spiritual Enlightenment with Drunk Mums

It’s no surprise that once you do a Drunk Mums show, you can’t turn back

Voting is now open for The Age Music Victoria Awards

Vote for your favourite music contributions of the year.

Geroge Ezra is ridin' shotgun all the way to Australia

Ezra will be riding the waves of his newly released album, Staying at Tamara’s.

There's a new festival going down at Barwon Heads on Boxing Day

Featuring Client Liaison (DJ Set), Dan (Cut Copy) DJ Set, Fleetmac Wood, Groove City (Live) and Dean Turnley.

November Nocturnal Brings Lanks + Clypso To The Party

Dancing. And dinosaurs. Do it.

Vera Blue is heading to the Hill

Staying true to their roots, tickets for The Hills Are Alive’s 11th year throw-down will include camping, plus it’s BYO so pack ya tinnies!

 

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