The Blues Train are running free rail rides Queenscliff Music Festival weekend

The Blues Train season of rattling roots and blues music is back on the agenda with electrifying shows for the…

Ryan Adams returns to Australia and New Zealand

Maybe he won you over with his delightfully dreamy cover of Oasis’s ‘Wonderwall’ or perhaps it the delicate drifting of…

Make Them Suffer serve up their most commercially brutal collection with self-titled album

When it comes to Australian death metal, Make Them Suffer’s influence is so undeniable that you’d think the cover of…

Keli Holiday takes JESTERMAN EP regional

Following the release of his latest single “Online Jesus” with Alex Cameron, and sold-out shows around the country for his…

Swedish rock icons Opeth are touring Australia in November

Swedish rock icons Opeth have officially announced a headline tour across Australia and New Zealand, scheduled for November 2025. This…

MJ Lenderman leads Meadow’s 10th and final year

When things come to an end you either go big or go home, right? That’s exactly what Bambra’s beloved three-day…

Lyrical landmarks lead Leon, the fourth album for Leon Bridges

Having just released his fourth studio album Leon, Leon Bridges is riding the touring high at the moment taking the…

25,000 gather at Ballarat’s Victoria Park to celebrate Cold Chisel’s 50 years

I realised as I was walking through the luscious green parklands of Ballarat’s Victoria Park that last time I was…

Dean Lewis looked to the future during Melbourne’s The Epilogue World Tour

Having just dropped his highly anticipated third studio album The Epilogue last month, Dean Lewis’ sold-out world tour shows of the same…

Death to Art: TISM take over Sidney Myer Music Bowl in demonstrative display

It’s been too long! TISM aka This Is Serious Mum, are back in a big way! Making a mark for…

Lenny Pearce teams up with Spongebob Squarepants this summer for Reef Rave tour

Families get your mini ravers ready – Lenny Pearce is returning for a summer special! Following on from his Little…

Bambra’s biggest festival, Meadow, calls 10th year, final year

“From little things, big things grow and then disappear again. Like most of life’s greatest gifts, Meadow is temporary. It…

Blag Dahlia of The Dwarves is playing a free acoustic pop-up at Popcultcha Records today

Ahead of their support slot with Me First and the Gimme Gimmes at Torquay Hotel tonight, frontman of American punk…

French space pop duo Air to perform exclusive one-off performance in Melbourne

French space pop duo Air, known for their mega hits ‘Playground Love’, ‘All I Need (feat. Beth Hirsh)’, and the…

Pitch festival confirms its returning to the Grampians in March, opens ticket ballot

It’s an announcement many attendees have been waiting eagerly for, after the 2024 festival was cancelled partway through due to…

Songs From The Canyon returns with tributes to Joni Mitchell, Beach Boys, Byrds and more

Following sell-out seasons in 2022, 2023, and 2024, the show will once again feature an ensemble of talented musicians and…

Wild Horses Festival returns this December with Dekel, Etnica, Pantomiman and more

Known for its intimate and unique experience, the festival is capped at 2000 attendees, offering fans a more personal connection…

Regional rockers unite: A whole load of gigs are coming your way this summer thanks to ALWAYS LIVE

With the nights getting longer and the weather beginning to consistently break into the twenties, what better way to end…

Applications open for LIFECYCLE Touring Grants for up to $20,000 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music creators

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office (NATSIMO) with funding from Music Australia, has announced the first series…

SummerSalt drops 2025 lineup and dates

Premier outdoor festival taking talent to breathtaking locations, SummerSalt is gearing up for another year of stellar entertainment, announcing their…

Mick Thomas and the Roving Commission to bring joy to venues this Christmas

Mick Thomas and the Roving Commission are back out on the road this month, gearing up for a round of…

Pixies add two intimate sideshows to their Australian tour plans this month

These shows are set for Friday, 15 November, at Melbourne’s The Croxton, and Wednesday, 20 November, at Sydney’s Liberty Hall….

Gomez legends hit up Torquay Hotel tonight, continuing a gig frenzy for November

This weekend has been BIG, BOLD and CONFIDENT for Torquay Hotel, kicking off what is set to be a huge…

Multi-instrumentalist and producer, Jaron Jay joins Lawrence debut Australian tour

Frontier Touring have announced local talent, multi-instrumentalist, producer and standup musician, Jaron Jay as the exclusive touring support for the…

 

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