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…

Loch Hart Festival’s final curtain – don’t miss it!

With a heavy heart but no shortage of lifelong memories and five-festivals-worth of well-earned pride, the organisers of Loch Hart…

Does Franz Ferdinand have you hooked?

Franz Ferdinand have blessed our ears with another new track, ‘Hooked’; the latest single to be taken from their new…

Torquay to host free four-hour DJ pop-up

Having just completed a huge run of shows around Australia with the Caribou live band, Caribou’s Dan Snaith is not…

Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell on touring, quokkas and Australia

Ahead of their Aussie tour, we caught up with frontman Ben Bridwell to dive into it all. 2024’s been a…

Get around January’s gorgeous gigs

In 1699, writer Jonathan Swift, no relation to Taylor, penned life resolutions that included “not to be fond of children,…

Nightjar returns to kick off 2025

Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Nightjar Festival at the Torquay Common in January and experience mesmerizing performances from…

Feeling like a festival? Here’s your guide to what’s on in January

I was driving home from the supermarket not so long ago, balancing the seesaw of maintaining road concentration with the…

NYE party at Barwon Heads Hotel

Expect a super-fun, tight club-like feel with DJ’s for the event handpicked to keep you dancing all night and bring…

Visions From A Crystal Light is a stellar debut for Mirrorshield

Sure, over the years you may have come across pirate metal, viking metal or pagan metal, but high-fantasy infused symphonic…

Flesh Cherub are the epitome of ‘don’t judge a book by its cover’

I guess it’s true what they say: never judge a book by its cover—or in this case an album. When…

 

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