Wyndham City announce free Friday night live music series

After a spot of top-notch, free live music? You’re in luck.

Rainbow Serpent Festival last minute notes

Okay, Rainbow lovers, here are some things of which you should keep note.

My Disco to stop by Geelong

Last year, My Disco decided to give their 2015 album, Severe, a bit of a makeover and secured the talents of Brian Williams (aka Lustmord) and Karl O’Connor (aka Regis) in order to do so.

Castlemaine State Festival

Music, theatre, film, dance, literature and live arts will all feature at the Castlemaine State Festival, which comes to you from March 17 through March 26.

Dance the night away at The Pop Party of 2017 with B*Witched, Atomic Kitten & more

Whilst 90’s music is often reflected upon as the age of new wave music, it also confirmed that pop music was here to stay with some of the biggest pop bands – often hailing from UK – dominating the global charts. Acts like B*Witched, S Club 7 and Atomic Kitten were and are still a household name, with most still being able to recall popular songs.

My Echo unleash a hilariously ’80s clip for ‘Meet You There’

My Echo have just premiered an absolute cracker of a video, throwing back to the golden age of Australia where mullets reigned supreme.

Neil Murray awarded Port Fairy Folk Festival Maton Artist of the Year

With the festival less than two months away, things are really ramping up for Port Fairy Folk Festival – the event that sees the town come alive with music, arts and culture.

Jeff Lang unveils New Album and National Tour

Aussie singer-songwriter Jeff Lang will be releasing his new album, Alone In Bad Company, next month with a national tour to celebrate through March, April, May and June.

Cookin’ on 3 Burners are heading to Torquay

We chat to Cookin’ on 3 Burners about sweating out in tennis outfits and Kung’s remix of their iconic song…

Some of Australia’s finest bands are performing in a winery this weekend

Ten of Australia’s finest have come together for a day that will capture the sounds of Australia from the 1970s and onwards.

By the Meadow

By the Meadow returns for the fourth year running and has come up the goods with its first announcement.

Jimmy Barnes adds Geelong show to upcoming tour

Already slated for a whirlwind tour off the back of his 2016 book, Jimmy Barnes has just gone and added more shows to everyone’s delight.

Bendigo Blues & Roots Fundraiser

There is no time to waste as the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival gets down to business right away with their first showcase/fundraiser of the year.

Newstead Music Festival

The Newstead Live! Music Festival is just around the bend, so gather your posse.

Joe Mungovan on beer, new music and heading home

Recently Joe Mungovan celebrated the three-year anniversary of his single ‘June & July’ coming into the world. It was a song that threw him into the industry, and served as a marker for his change from being a drummer to guitarist/vocalist, though things are quite different from that release.

Mick Thomas heads to Torquay

Mick Thomas and the Roving Commission will take in Torquay’s Torquay Hotel on January 25.

Apollo Bay’s A Day in the Bay

As you would imagine, there will be plenty of things taking place come Australia Day. One gem is Apollo Bay’s A Day in the Bay.

Rainbow Serpent Festival Introduces Safe Space

With the Rainbow Serpent Festival set to arrive shortly, the good team have announced the introduction of ‘The Nest’, a safe space which will offer support services to women, trans and gender-diverse people experiencing harassment at the festival.

Music In The Vines: The community festival with a purpose

2017 will mark the second year of Macarthur’s local event Music In The Vines which celebrates all things art, music and wine. Returning after a massively successful debut year featuring Troy Cassar-Daley as the headliner, this year features a stellar line-up with the likes of Dean Ray, The Settlement and Jade Alice, among many others.

Wil Wagner announces intimate solo tour with three hometown shows

The Smith Street Band’s Wil Wagner will be heading out on an extensive solo jaunt throughout February.

Briggs’ record label is throwing a ‘Reclaim Australia Day’ party in Melbourne

House of Beige and Bad Apples Music are coming together for one big bash.

Patti Smith will play her last Australian show with Courtney Barnett in Melbourne

Slated to hit the country for Bluesfest, the legendary Patti Smith has locked in another sideshow – announcing her last ever Australian performance.

Negative Waves

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

Pnau, Miami Horror, Young Franco + more lead Hot Dub Wine Machine lineup

Fresh from announcing the return of Hot Dub Wine Machine, the full lineup has now been revealed.

 

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