What's on in Ballarat

There is not really loads of gigs happening in the town at the moment, but The Preatures are due to break the ice on July 11 when their MAGICK Tour hits Karova Lounge.

There's a new mental health helpline to support the music industry

A service that is directly catered to assist local musicians and those who work within the industry with their mental health.

Jack Biilmann makes his mark with 'The Hills Have Eyes'

To celebrate the single, Biilman gives us a rundown of his favourite shows to date…

Corona SunSets is bringing Touch Sensitive to Torquay… for free

The ultimate triple-threat, as a producer, in-demand live performer and DJ, Touch Sensitive is a treasured slashie for artists and audiences alike.

The Pleasure Garden reveal first crop of artists for 2018

Are you feeling the winter chills? Here’s something to warm you up!

Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival 2018

A weekend not to be missed

Jelly Mammoth are bringing an evening of heavy riffery, wild antics, loose times and debauchery to Geelong

We chat to the band ahead of their upcoming record launch party.

The Living End launch new single in exclusive show

Aussie punk rock royalty, The Living End, convened at Collingwood’s Gasometer Hotel on Wednesday 20 June, for what was one hell of an exclusive show.

Childish Gambino, The Wombats, Vera Blue + more headline Spilt Milk Festival 2018

Don’t miss out on tickets & be crying over Spilt Milk!

Karova Lounge is celebrating their 14th birthday

July 23, 2004 was the date the venue opened its doors to the public. Fast forward 14 years, and here we are, with things kicking along nicely for the Karova as they continue to be at the forefront of live music in Ballarat.

Queenscliff Music Festival has announced its first line up of homegrown heroes

Judging by the first acts announced it’s going to be another awesome affair (and probably sell out so don’t say we didn’t warn you)!

5SOS break record as first band in Billboard History to have their first three studio albums go No. 1

Sydney-siders 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) are reppin’ Australia in the best possible way with the success of their new album!

Ball Park Music and San Cisco are heading to Ballarat

Presented by triple j, this is one helluva show for Ballarat.

Towkio makes Australian debut performance next month

“I’ve really been feeling the love and if it’s true and enough people love me in Australia I might just have to move.”

360 is heading on a massive national regional tour

Kicking off in Ballarat on August 22nd, this run will find him, with special support from his longtime collaborator PEZ, play to audiences all over regional Victoria.

Catch Cassells brings his EP to Ballarat

A new year brought with it Structure, a six-track EP from Ballarat’s Cassells.

Florence + The Machine are heading to Geelong

Joining them, will be breakout 16-year-old sensation Billie Eilish and singer-songwriter Marlon Williams.

BIGSOUND reveals first lineup for 2018

Brisbane’s annual music festival-meets-conference BIGSOUND just gets better and better.

Ultra Australia 2019 is coming…

Mark your dairies music lovers.

J.F.K’s Top 5 upcoming Perth bands to watch out for

West Coast is providing the goods at the moment.

THIA. is strong, sassy and kicking-arse with debut single 'Underwriter'

A confident and free expression of experience and femininity.

Jacob Lee has released an intimate single that we are obsessed with

Known for his intricate ability to capture the delicacy of human emotion, ‘With You’ describes the sage advice Jacob hopes to one day provide his future daughter.

Melbourne artist Eliott releases new single 'Calling'

“Calling is really the only heartbreak song on my upcoming EP – it’s about longing for someone to come back.”

Open your windows, call your mates, stretch your feet, and cancel your plans… The Southern River Band are here

We chat to lead singer and guitarist Cal Kramer ahead of the tour.

 

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