Punk royalty returns: Sex Pistols and Frank Carter unite for an Australian tour this April

In a move that’s got the punk scene absolutely frothing, the Sex Pistols have announced they’re finally dragging their anarchic…

Torquay Hotel Summer Series rolls on and it’s looking hot

Torquay Hotel’s summer series continues to sizzle with AFL stars Bailey Smith and Charlie Curnow set to make an appearance…

All-star win, a debut album announced: Stefan West is headed in the right direction

Great Ocean Odes, a weekly program celebrating local artists and local shows around the greater Geelong and Surf Coast regions,…

We’re thinking about the Plastic Cheeses new single

…and it’s a wonderful slice of Aussie twang, earnest lyrics lifted with bright chiming guitars and chockfull full of nostalgia….

Gather round for a feed – Hassall’s new single ‘Dinner Table’ is scrumptious

Dinner Table kicks off Hassall’s 2025 with a flutter of synths, that familiar steady electric guitar she does so well…

Nai Palm returns this March for intimate Castlemaine show

After local sold out shows for Hiatus’ ‘Love Heart Cheat Code’ tour and orchestra performances at Hamer Hall, these intimate…

Applications open for Creative Victoria grants up to $20,000 for artists, creatives and music venues

Back yourself and your future projects and apply now for Creative Victoria’s Music Works Program and Creative Projects Fund, a…

Georgia Fields’ String Theory tour is pulling us in

Audiences can expect evocative ‘strings’ versions of Georgia’s own songs, plus a couple of strikingly re-imagined covers.  String Theory National…

Madeliene Cope captures the little joys of life in new single

The indie/folk musician has been playing music since she could talk, but started playing gigs as a solo artist in…

Dan Kelly and Jess Ribeiro star in new clip for Kelly’s The Sea Shepherd Cook

In this new clip, Dan takes us deep into Antarctic waters and into an emotional galley where the ingredients are…

Toni Childs is bringing her two hour music retrospective to Castlemaine, Geelong

Join the legendary Toni Childs for a special two-hour performance as she celebrates her life’s musical works, performing hits and…

Daily J are delirious in the throes of new love and desire 

The four-piece have their sophomore album Scatterbrains coming out in February, accompanied by a nationwide tour in March, including a…

Boy and Bear are joining the spectacular Live at the Gardens March line-up

A unique concert series like no other; Live at the Gardens is bringing unmissable shows to Melbourne’s most-loved botanic gardens…

Just announced: new show in Geelong Arts Centre January line-up

The Geelong Arts Centre is on a roll with an incredible variety of things to do, see, enjoy and be…

‘5 Dollar Pony Ride; The Mac Miller Estate releases new song

Ahead of the release of Balloonerism this Friday 27 January, the Mac Miller Estate shares new song 5 Dollar Pony…

Magic, mischief and memorable moments; A Day on the Green

Sure, it was 35 degrees, and we were melting faster than a Golden Gaytimes on a hot day, but that…

Just in time for summer, The Fauves return with one of their strongest albums

So when I saw they just released their 13th album, Tropical Strength, I couldn’t let it be another release to…

Scientist’s Kim Salmon announces Geelong, Castlemaine dates for national tour

March show announcements are going swimmingly well with Scientists, Beasts of Bourbon member and internationally revered avant-garde artrocker Kim Salmon’s…

Boost arts and culture programs and facilities in Mornington Peninsula budget

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s Budget survey is giving you the power to recommend how funds are distributed across key priority areas,…

New single, backing band for Geelong’s Daisy Kilbourne 

Inspired by the 1970s Laurel Canyon era, with Joni Mitchell as her icon, Daisy’s music explores themes of love, loss,…

Groove Armada set to ignite Australian dancefloors with coast-to-coast tour

British duo Groove Armada, who’ve spent a quarter-century crafting dancefloor gold, will hit three major cities with their signature blend…

Queen of the West announces Geelong’s newest piano bar

Pakington street pub royalty, Queen of the West, are inviting all to the grand opening night of Queens Piano Bar;…

The Whitlams, Pacific Avenue, Crush3d + more – Torquay Hotel’s January is un-missable

We know that Bell Street’s Torquay Hotel is a hub for live music, booking the hottest talent on the Australian…

Great Ocean Odes – K Rock comp prizes include big show tix

K rock loves music, especially local music…which is why they want to recognise and show some love to all of…

 

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