New closing date for 2018 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition

To be announced in May, the winning entrant will join a distinguished list of past winners including Kimbra, Megan Washington, Gretta Ray and The Preatures.

Nightjar Festival makes its way from the coast to the heart of Geelong

Every Friday night in February, Johnstone Park will be heaving with delicious food, great booze and avid people as the Geelong Nightjar Festival takes over the area.

Endless Heights are back and bolder than ever

Five years since the release of their debut album, Endless Heights are ready and due to drop their emotionally charged record Vicious Pleasure.

By The Meadow Returns

The three-day, two-night, one-way trip to paradise

50 Cent & G-Unit supported by A.B. Original and Baker Boy

One of the biggest names in rap, 50 Cent is set to hit our shores in February with his famed crew G-Unit in tow,

Beehive Studio

The Beehive Studio is the long-time dream of Philip Honey, to bring music, with all its potential, into the heart of the community for all to access.

GreenMan Rehearsal Studios

The result of two friends sharing a passion for music over a beer at the local pub… GreenMan Rehearsal Studios has the most humble of beginnings.

Summer Carnivale Samba-Reggae Party

Get ready for one of the most exuberant, colourful, intoxicating and exciting live shows in Australia with the ultimate celebration to end summer.

D.R.A.M: One to watch in 2018

He’s the 29-year-old rapper born in Germany to a military mum who calls Snopp Dogg uncle, is mentored by Rick Rubin, collaborates with Erykah Badu and Lil Yatchy, counts Beyonce as a fan and just released his debut record Big Baby D.R.A.M.

The New Savages Brother are back

We chat to vocalist Milan Milutinovic ahead of their upcoming shows.

YLVA: Patient, dark and mysterious

An album that guarantees to shake you to your core, guitarist and vocalist Dav Byrne is stoked with the response since the albums release back in November last year.

Crooked Colours announce their 'Perfect Run' World Tour

Now, these dates will be the final time the band tours their Vera live show before taking a break to write and record their sophomore album.

Hockey Dad have are going on a run of album tour dates

Catch them at The Corner Hotel in Melbourne

Red Bull Music and I OH YOU’s Block Party

Looking at the already packed line-up BLOCK PARTY only adds more to the anticipation surrounding the 2018 Laneway Festival.

Charlie Bucket

We introduce you to four grown men that discover the riches that can only be found in a great set of classic rock.

Bishop Audio

Bishop Audio and Lighting is an all services audio and visual company, supplying a number of goods and services to suit a variety of needs.

RNRMF Guitarworks

If you’re wondering who to contact to handle your pride and joy with care, RNRMF Guitarworks is the way to go.

Fused Entertainment: lighting the way in audio and visual services

The brainchild of Daniel Fusella, Fused Entertainment is a one-stop shop for all your event entertainment needs.

Lake People Gathering celebrates its third installment with Adam Freeland and more

Feat. Adam Freeland (The Acid), Mojo Filter (UK), Dreems (Multi Culti), Uone (Beat & Path) & The Oddness Live (Beat & Path)

What to do this long weekend if you haven’t got a clue

It always seems to be the case that long weekends come up sooner than you can make plans for them – and if you’ve missed the memo, this weekend is of the three-day variety.

Grampians Music Festival: big mountains and huge sounds

Setting up in one of Australia’s most picturesque national parks this February, the three-day Grampians Music Festival is one to get to.

Tiny Little Houses on the hard truths of growing up

Having spent the last year undergoing a comprehensive, stylistic overhaul, Tiny Little Houses’ sound has progressed considerably from its beginnings.

Mini Maestro: nurturing confident learners

Mini Maestros is the amazing educational music program that will help children to foster an appreciation of music to last a lifetime.

A&B Music

Well-known as Geelong’s premier store for musical instruments and servicing, there’s no better place to uncover the best in instruments and audio equipment.

 

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