Heartfelt and effortlessly relatable, Ballarat’s David Grimson announces new full-length album

Ballarat singer-songwriter David Grimson has unveiled his debut full-length studio album, An Impression of Myself, bringing more of his signature…

New year, new me: The Grimwoods present $40 Beauty Queen, the newest instalment in their series of singles.

The lead single threads the needle with disparate influences like The Beach Boys, Weezer and The Strokes culminating in a…

Stars & Bars Festival returns for an epic two-day celebration in Heathcote

This beloved, countrified music festival brings together the best of local talent, stunning landscapes, and exceptional food and drink, blending…

Big Ocean Boogie celebrates huge win saving 7.7M hectares of the Southern Ocean from offshore gas exploration

TGS, a multinational gas exploration company cancelled its project, following years of strong opposition from local communities and environmental groups…

Local stars Wild Gloriosa, Bella Deer, Gabby Steel to join huge 40 act line-up for Pako Festa 2025

Established in 1983, Pako Festa is a vibrant cultural celebration that remains a standout event on the annual calendar –…

Twistin’ and Groovin’ with Leon Bridges

From the second that man stepped onstage, if I wasn’t swaying in rapture and closing my eyes against the waves…

Meadow announces final line-up to send off festival

Set to take place in the iconic Bambra Bowl on Gulidjan, Gadubanud, and Wadawurrung land, the festival promises a celebration…

Tokyo’s loudest rockers Guitar Wolf nose-dive to Aussie shores

The wild trio first toured Australia in the late ’90s, when frontman Seiji rode onto the stage of a packed…

Ireland’s Daoirí Farrell returns to Australia for 2025 tour

Celebrated Irish folk artist and master bouzouki player, Daoirí Farrell will grace Australian stages once again in 2025. Touring across…

Live review: Lawrence and Jaron Jay’s sax appeal

The night kicked off with Jaron Jay, a local artist making waves in the Melbourne music scene. Jaron’s presence on…

Knotfest performers In Hearts Wake to tour latest album ‘Incarnation’

The hotly-anticipated follow up to 2020’s Kaliyuga, which debuted at #3 on the ARIA Album Charts, Incarnation is equally a…

Coxy’s Regional Road Show hits Barwon Heads, Bendigo next month

Following the hugely successful ‘Everything I’ve Got’ tour, the ARIA-nominated, Golden Guitar-winning artist is set to bring an electrifying series of…

Paco Lara brings the soul and spirit of Spanish Flamenco to Castlemaine

Paco’s performances always inspire and capture the imagination of Australian audiences and this show presents a stunning live performance of…

Geelong punk scene legend Dez Dare releases new video, single Brutalised Robotics

What is consciousness? What is success for an organism? Dominance or longevity? One day all sentients will eventually pry the…

Get ready to rock and roll, the Gold Rock 3 line-up is here

Bendigo’s own talent will come together for a huge day of excellent local music at Gold Rock 3; a free,…

POSTPONED: Daryl Braithwaite’s sold out show won’t go ahead tonight

Torquay Hotel shared the news that the sold-out performance set for tonight, has been postponed due to Braithwaite waking up…

Queenscliff Music Festival’s Music Industry Kickstarter grant applications are open

QMF Inc provides financial support to people in the Bellarine, Geelong and Surfcoast community, during the early stages of their…

Gerrupatjarra: Join together for live music event celebrating solidarity

Gerrupatjarra! Join together! Celebrate First Nations culture with music and art this weekend for an event focusing on showing support…

National Regional Arts Fellowship Program funding is now open

This is your chance to secure guaranteed funding to focus on your creative practice, develop your skills, grow your networks,…

Bernard Fanning and Paul Dempsey are bringing their musical collaboration to the regions

Rock royalty Powderfinger’s Bernard Fanning and Something for Kate’s Paul Dempsey have today announced they will be taking their much…

Americana on the Bellarine returns for rockin’, bluesy, soulful twilight show

Prepare for an evening drenched in the soulful sounds of Americana music as some of the Bellarine’s most talented songwriters…

The Waifs announce SummerSalt Series regional tour

The band are thrilled to add additional regional shows to their 2025 touring plans as well as a slew of…

Goom Fest 2025 announces stellar line-up

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

Hot Water Music’s Jason Black on touring Australia, releasing new music, and playing live

With 10 albums to date, the group are heading back to Australia for a night that’s sure to pack a…

 

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