Dorsal Fins To Play Ballarat

Having released a video for their track ‘High Low’ (the latest single from their album Digital Zodiac), Dorsal Fins are hitting the road next month for a few shows.

Dune Rats secure own lager line

1 bet + 1 chart topping album = beer

Heading This Way North

This Way North is an eclectic duo of rock, pop and laid-back beats – plus whatever else takes their fancy.

Harlots’ Strong Signal

The Harlots have been releasing singles and EPs since 2010, but Satellite is their debut full-length release.

The Weeping Willows

Forté chat to Laura from the acoustic, folk-laced country duo The Weeping Willows ahead of their upcoming performance at Wyndham City for the last session of the Friday Night Live series.

Inna Modja: ‘The Fulani Girl from The Desert of Mali’

There are many ways to describe the multi-talented Inna Modja; singer, songwriter, producer, actress and model. She loves to travel and discover new cultures. She is a proud vegetarian, environmentalist and women right’s activist – but ask Modja herself, and she will tell you first and foremost she is a “Fulani Girl from The Desert of Mali”.

Marlon Williams on writing his second release and testing new waters

“I’m starting to try to self-analyse a bit more and be a bit more pragmatic. I’ve been trying to get inside myself a bit more for the next album.” After a year of constant international touring, Marlon Williams is finally taking a well-deserved break to write his highly anticipated sophomore release.

Busking bringing Ballarat’s streets to life

The streets are the perfect platform for unsigned artists to showcase their skills to the public – whether it be music, art or entertainment. Busking, one of the world’s oldest professions, allows artists to do just that.

My Echo Heads to Geelong

Many obstacles will test the strength of a band, but the brotherhood in Melbourne’s My Echo is as strong as you will find.

Hockey Dad Go Regional

Zach Stevenson and Billy Fleming, the best mates behind the warm and jangly Hockey Dad, have announced a whole lot of dates for 2017 – and by golly it’s a regional run.

Grampians Music Festival Kicks Off Friday

Tickets remain available for the Grampians Music Festival, kicking off tomorrow, February 24, and finishing up February 26.

A Festival for Negativity

As if the crew behind River Rocks couldn’t get any more awesome, they’ve come up with Negative Waves.

Peking Duk confirmed for Karova street party

The ultimate street party is heading to Ballarat, with one of Australia’s most popular electronic acts, Peking Duk confirmed to…

Iluka Gets Soulful in Geelong

Named one of iHeart Radio’s ‘Five Aussie Acts to Watch in 2017’, Sydney’s Iluka will drop her eagerly awaited EP, Blue My Soul, a little later in the month.

The xx Are Tackling Fears, Finding Confidence And Taking Risks On Their Latest Record

“Everybody wants to feel seen, when you feel seen, you feel understood,” says The xx vocalist and guitarist Romy Madley Croft. “I know that’s when I feel happy, when I have human connection. And we realised that’s such a big part of our band, our friendship.

Party with The Resignators

If you have a hankering for ska-flavoured punk-rock with soul, you could do yourself few better favours than to check out The Resignators. And while you’re doing that, check out new single ‘Party Dates’.

The Hot 8 Brass Band: Way Over Yonder In The Major Key

With a career that was started to fulfill a neighborhood’s demand for a brass band to lead marches at community events – sadly, mainly funerals – New Orleans act The Hot 8 Brass Band have become their cities most prolific global export.

Buried Feathers head to The Bridge

In support of their brand-spanking new album Mind of the Swarm, Melbourne’s Buried Feathers will be taking their psychedelic rock magic to the road.

Yemaya Festival

A grand bazaar, Ashaba temple, live jam space, performers hub, drumming circle, healing sanctuary, live art installations and workshops are all a part of the Yemaya Festival.

The Mojo Corner to play Workers Club

Across the past year, blues crew The Mojo Corner have performed at the Queenscliff Music Festival and the Woodford Folk Festival and supported the likes of Russell Morris, Chris Wilson and Colleen Hewitt.

The Montreals

Listen Out: The Montreals

Death by Stereo head to Ballarat

With almost 20 years behind them, Death by Stereo has finely tuned their hardcore punk to perfection.

The East Pointers Hit Geelong

Off the east coast of Canada you will find Prince Island, and here you will find the three members of The East Pointers – fiddle player Tim Chaisson, banjo player, and Tim’s cousin, Koady Chaisson, and guitarist Jake Charron.

Midnight Oil to play Hanging Rock

Legendary band Midnight Oil will reform for a very special show.

 

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