Aoife Scott talks wonder, Ireland and gal pals.

Aoife Scott wants to challenge herself to write a song for every country she’s visited – so that not only will she have her memories in tow, but something that will last much longer.

Crooked Colours make their return

It’s been more than a year since Crooked Colours released new music, and with the group’s return, they bring with them a whole new style. Taking a side step from the sound behind hits ‘Come Down’, ‘Capricious’ and ‘Another Way’, Crooked Colours are now opting for a more organic “band” feel.

All Our Exes Live In Texas head to Geelong as part of national album tour

All Our Exes Live in Texas are hitting the road in support of new music.

Pitch Music & Arts Festival

Pitch Music & Arts Festival is a three-day “ceremonial daze” held in the golden fields of Victoria.

A Ghost Orchestra heads to Warrnambool

Having supported the likes of Norma Jean, Every Time I Die and In Hearts Wake, Adelaide hardcore-punk-metal outfit A Ghost Orchestra have well and truly earned their stripes.

Forté’s Top Five Pnau Tracks

Dance music royalty Pnau have made their triumphant return. Ahead of their upcoming performance in Geelong this month, we look at Pnau’s best tracks from over the years.

Aireys Inlet Open Mic Music Festival kicks off this weekend

The beloved Aireys Inlet Open Mic Festival will be returning this month for its 10th year of free family fun and great live music – as well as being the final year directed by festival founder Marty Maher.

Amy Shark

She’s been obsessed with the Australian classic film Jaws since she was a young girl, so it’s no surprise that Amy chose the word Shark to round out her stage name. With a penchant for fishing and all things Great White, it’s just another facet of the musician and film producer whose career was catapulted into the top charts last year with her ode to adolescent love, ‘Adore’.

Babylon Festival Kicks Off This Long Weekend

The music, arts and lifestyle escape that is Babylon takes place this weekend (March 10-13) in Carapooee West and features an incredible line-up of local and international electronic artists.

The Story of Aimee Francis

It wasn’t quite your Sleepless in Seattle scene, but when Melbourne’s Aimee Francis met Tampa-based writer producer nxwyxrk at a Nashville airport they decided to keep in touch.

Golden Plains Booklet

If you like a little structure to your festival-going experience, don’t forget to download Golden Plain’s ‘The Little Golden Booklet’

Pnau on coming home, new music, and fighting complacency and predictability

Forte chat to acclaimed electronic act Pnau ahead of their very first performance in Geelong.

Sarah Blasko set for seriously intimate regional shows on upcoming tour

Revered Australian songwriter Sarah Blasko will be hitting the road, unveiling ‘The Soloist’ tour that will see her perform without a band for the first time.

Daniel Champagne To Play Colac

Having just completed a nice set of dates in the US and then New Zealand, Daniel Champagne will take in a few local shows before once again boarding a plane – this time for Canada, eh.

Here’s a list of festivals not to miss coming up

Just because summer’s over doesn’t mean the festivals are.

Photo review: Hockey Dad slayed the Barwon Club last week

A sweaty loose affair was had by all.

Martha Wainwright Tickets Still Available

Limited tickets remain for Martha Wainwright’s performance at Bendigo’s Capital Theatre on March 24.

Pitch Music & Arts

The Pitch Music & Arts Festival is a three-day “ceremonial daze” held in the golden fields of Victoria.

The Triumphant D.D Dumbo Home Visit

Special local performances take place at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal on March 8 & 9.

Ballarat is hosting a brand new day-long festival in April

If you’re in the mood for dancing and great beers, then head on down to the Eastern in April.

A metal festival for Beyond Blue is going down this weekend ft DREADNAUGHT, Blunt Shovel + more

Get ready people for the first ever Beyond Black metal Charity Festival.

RocKwiz are heading on tour again this year with a few regional shows

Hosts Julia, Brian and Dugald will take the stage, plus the RocKwiz OrKestra supported by a large cast of musical legends and performers.

Connecting Song announces three musicians as part of mentorship project

This year, Connecting Song is giving three bands the opportunity to work with music professionals to record an original song and video clip.

Katy Steele Tickets

Tickets remain for Katy Steele’s show at The Karova, Ballarat on March 9.

 

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