Apply now for the 10,000 Gigs: The Victorian Gig Fund – grants available for live music venues

This fund offers grants of up to $11,000 to help cover Victorian artists’ fees for live gigs, providing a fantastic…

Applications open for Round 2 of the Victorian Government’s Live Music Festivals Fund

In a time where more and more live music festivals are being cancelled, postponed or shutting down indefinitely, grants like…

An epic local edition of Live in the Pines is coming this March with Sounds of Torquay

On Saturday, March 1st, the 4 Pines stage will be set for a lineup of some incredible local acts, delivering…

The Kooks are recharged, re-energised and enriched heading into 2025 

 We caught up with band members Hugh Harris and Luke Pritchard to get the lowdown on it all.  Keep up…

Bliss N Esso announce huge tour for latest album The Moon (The Light Side) with Ivan Ooze, and Barwon Heads is on the list

Legendary Australian hip-hop crew Bliss n Eso have announced their 28-date Party on the Moon Tour for this May – Aug, with special…

Gellibrand River Blues Festival Returns for 12th Annual Celebration

The Gellibrand River Blues Festival is back and it’s ready to rock for its 12th year! From Friday, February 21…

There & Back Again Records opens new brick-and-mortar vinyl store in Geelong

The duo behind There & Back Again Records has been running a successful stall at the Mill Markets in Newcomb…

Geelong’s newest teen pop/funk group, The B4 Band, release debut album

The B4 Band’s debut album is a blast of youthful energy, brimming with fun, experimentation, and a whole lot of…

Australian Grand Prix’s 2025 music lineup led by Fatboy Slim, Tones and I, Baker Boy

The Crown Lakeside Festival returns with a massive lineup featuring Tones and I, The Living End, Spiderbait, Baker Boy and…

The Push calls for $6.8M Federal investment to support national all-ages live music program

The proposed funding would go towards a National All-Ages Events Teams program aimed at providing live music experiences to over…

Royal Mail Hotel Birregurra revives local music scene with Sunday sessions

Entertainment Booker John Waller, a local musician and school teacher, has been orchestrating Sunday afternoon gigs for almost a year,…

One Off Traks: A music industry writing camp for all-female, trans and non-binary folk

Get ready, the game-changing One Off Traks is back for its third year, and they’re on the hunt for the…

Goom Fest 2025 is rescheduling, keep an eye on April

Taking to Instagram this afternoon, Goom Fest organisers cited recent weather conditions and current fires around Victoria as reasons for…

Oh! The Wombats are summersalting their new album to Torquay this September

The trio, consisting of frontman Murph, bassist Tord Øverland Knudsen, and drummer Dan Haggis, have been riding a wave of…

Intuitive Day Out: Wild Gloriosa, Finn’s Oyster Bar and more raise funds for Ambulance Victoria

Inspired by the principles of permaculture and the desire to make a positive environmental impact, Shaun transitioned from plumbing to garden…

Who was Nellie Melba? Get to know Australia’s first and most dazzling musical star

Celebrating the life and legacy of a Melbourne-born icon of global opera, Yarra Ranges Regional Museum is set to host a…

Dope Lemon drops new single from anticipated fifth album Golden Wolf

To celebrate the announcement, Dope Lemon treated fans to the album’s second single, Electric Green Lambo, along with a vibrant…

The Grogans, Marina Allen, Joan as Policewoman head to Anglesea for The Sound Doctor 2025 season

The venue had an incredible year, with sell-out performances from artists like Marlon Williams (NZ), Steve Poltz (USA), and Dan…

Live at The TLC Piano Bar: Wallington Healthcare service runs free concert series featuring Ella Hooper, Wendy Matthews and more

The cozy concert series is all about intimate performances in a stylish setting, and the best part? It’s completely free!…

Ball Park Music announce massive Australian tour flagged for May 2025

Brisbane’s indie-pop darlings, Ball Park Music, are back with exciting news that is sure to give you a Thursday afternoon…

A fantastic February filled with gigs at Torquay Hotel

Jump into February at Torquay Hotel below. Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here. Pierce Brothers…

Cherie Currie’s final Australian tour: The Runaways icon says goodbye to Melbourne this September

Hold onto your hats, Aussie rock fans—Cherie Currie, the unforgettable voice of The Runaways, is coming back Down Under for…

Beechworth’s Spring Ditch Festival an unforgettable day of fun

With a tip of the hat to the former Stanley New Year’s Day Sports, which delighted locals for over 146…

Kim Churchill: chats about life on the road, bringing his Lovely tour to Castlemaine and Lorne

On the way to his next stop, the Aussie folk, rock, and blues singer-songwriter called me from the road to…

 

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