Ziggy Alberts upcoming show

From coastal towns to regional communities and the major cities, songman Ziggy Alberts has been making the most of the warm weather in recent times.

Splendour in the Grass confirm 2017 dates

Get out your annual leave form and mark it in your diaries folks, one of the biggest festivals of the…

Matt Gresham to play string of shows

Viewers of The X Factor may be familiar with the story of Matt Gresham.

Five songs to get you warmed up for the 90s Show

Prepare yourselves for a burst of ‘90s nostalgia. With The I Love The 90’s Tour coming up with a dream line-up of pre-millennium favourites, we’ve rounded up a few of the hits that are sure to feature at the show.

Grim Fawkner, Alana Jagt, Graciana Holland & Bill Barber team up

Grim Fawkner, Alana Jagt, Graciana Holland and Bill Barber have teamed up for a show at Bendigo’s Old Church on the Hill on February 3.

Heads of Charm Hit The Road

Heads of Charm, Melbourne’s most polite band, are out on the road for a string of shows in support of their new single, ‘OK Yes Please’.

The Waifs Celebrate 25 Years

Love is in the air for The Waifs, as the beloved Aussie band celebrates their 25th anniversary with a double album and extensive tour.

[dunkelbunt] hit Warrnambool tonight

After performing at the Rainbow Serpent Festival, [dunkelbunt] will make good use of time with a show at The Loft, Warrnambool tonight.

Gretta Ray

In just one year, 18 year old Gretta Ray has made a bold entrance into the music scene.

GTM release their 2017 lineup, bringing The Darkness, Montaigne, The Wombats and more

Groovin’ the Moo have released their 2017 lineup and are delivering a medley of acts right to our regional doorstep.

Black Sabbath keyboardist, Geoff Nicholls, has died aged 68

The keyboardist of English rock band legends Black Sabbath has died at 68 from lung cancer. Nicholls joined the band…

Geelong band Glitter Gang to celebrate their 25th anniversary

The glam rock band formed in Geelong in the early 90’s, focusing on tributing 70’s legends like ELO, Cheap Trick, KISS and Alice Cooper.

Leaps and Bounds Music Festival confirmed for 2017

The iconic ten-day festival is back for its fifth year and will feature close to 900 acts across 50 participating venues across Melbourne’s Yarra.

Dangerous Curves on winning The Band competition, their EP and an upcoming sexy, funky, dirty rock ‘n’ roll album

2016 was a massive year for local glam rockers Dangerous Curves; playing gigs all over the state, laying down the blue print for an upcoming debut album and winning K Rock’s ‘The Band’ competition, awarding them the chance to play to the masses at last years leg of Run Geelong.

Twelve Foot Ninja

The legend of the Twelve Foot Ninja is one that stems from over a decade ago. Seemingly stealthlike, the Melbourne-based unit are masters of the sneak attack. Between dropping their highly anticipated album Outlier last year, smashing some Australian headline shows and supporting Disturbed in November, the men behind the myth are more than set up for the year.

Mosquito Coast

Since Mosquito Coast first popped up on the radar after their 2015 win of triple j Unearthed High, there’s been no stopping the Perth band. After becoming a four-piece, they have since been smashing the summer festival circuit and playing shows all over the country, all whilst the two founding members are still at the ripe age of 18.

Winterbourne on being a trio, their upcoming tour and their love of ice-cream

You just know that if a tour is named after ice cream, it’s going to be a pretty sweet time. And that is what indie-folk duo Winterbourne is all about.

The Very Round Robin

The Very Round Robin will make its merry way here, there and everywhere once again in 2017.

The Lachy Doley Group have begun touring fourth studio album Lovelight

Blues artist and keyboard extraordinaire, Lachy Doley of The Lachy Doley Group is currently touring his fourth studio album Lovelight.

Activism, Journalism And Music-Making With White Lung Vocalist Mish Barber-Way

The internet is an echo chamber, filled with voices all trying to speak louder than the other, all the while holding the power to simply log off. It’s this common lack of constructive discussion that disillusioned notorious activist and frontwoman of White Lung, Mish Barber-Way, and pushed along a shift in her life.

Rhythm of Africa

During the hot summer months of January and February, Werribee Open Range Zoo are hosting the Rhythm of Africa on Saturday evenings. These African infused nights, are now in it’s twentieth year and host an evening of animal viewing, live African music, African-inspired food and activities for the kids.

Ausocalypse III

A message will be sent to the metal gods this January 28 at Bendigo’s Music Man as the venue hosts Ausocalypse III.

Forté’s Guide to Beechworth Music Festival

Set in the rolling hills of small country town Beechworth in Victoria, Beechworth Music Festival is a summer favourite for music lovers. We came up with a quick guide to prepare you for this regional treasure.

The Amity Affliction and seeing through the changes

With a few changes following the band since their 2014 release, Let the Ocean Take Me, most notably the departing of lead guitarist Troy Brady, the band will be bringing a slightly altered sound, new line-up and some spanking new merch when they hit Geelong next month.

 

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