Josh Rennie-Hynes Plays Bendigo

When songman Josh Rennie-Hynes crossed paths with Shane Nicholson, the result was his acclaimed 2014 debut February. For his second…

Remi, Northeast Party House and more lead The Hills Are Alive first round lineup

After previously locking in Dope Lemon and Cloud Control as headliners, The Hills Are Alive festival have dropped some more next level acts to join the fun.

A very Kanye Kristmas hip hop/rnb party is coming to Barwon Club

Bringing some of the best hip hop and rnb hits as well as some Yeezy bangers

Sunset Sounds returns, announces free open-air gig program for 2017

Soak up some sun and tunes when Sunset Sounds returns for 2017 with its free open-air program of top-notch acts.

Virginian MC D.R.A.M. announced as first Groovin’ the Moo act for 2017

The festival have also scored an international act for the bill.

Let Them Eat Cake reveals stellar local lineup

Let Them Eat Cake is back for its fifth year, lifting the lid off a next level local lineup for some New Year’s Day goodness.

Bernard Fanning and Kasey Chambers announce Ballarat and Bendigo shows as part of 2017 tour

After recently taking away an ARIA award for Best Adult Contemporary Album, Bernard Fanning has teamed up with Kasey Chambers for a tour in 2017.

Shaggy, The Wailers, Julian Marley and more lead Raggamuffin all stars lineup

A slew of reggae legends will band together for the epic Raggamuffin All Stars show when it brings some sunny vibes to Melbourne.

Amber Isles: The Masters of DIY

Amber Isles is the name to know this December. They are the Melbourne five-piece outfit recently releasing their first album Running, and they are celebrating this release with an eight-date tour in December and January.

Jeremy Loops: The Modern Folk Maestro

When South Africa’s own eco-warrior and modern folk maestro Jeremy Hewitt, AKA Jeremy Loops, touches down on Australian soil next month for the first time, it will be the realisation of a life-long dream.

Montaigne is telling it like it is

She’s fierce, she’s confident and she sure as hell deserves the praise she receives. Thrilling Sydney musician and performer Montaigne (also known as Jessica Cerro) just tells it how it is – there’s no bullshit.

Drunk Mums and the Pinheads Team up for co-headline tour, unleash new music

Drunk Mums and The Pinheads are getting together to rip across Australia in a co-headline jaunt.

Milk! Records are throwing an Xmas party and the lineup is bloody bonkers

Christmas has come early this year, with Milk! Records putting together a ridiculously good lineup to celebrate the year’s end.

QMF is here

It is Queenscliff Music Festival time, y’all. Gates open tomorrow, Friday, November 25, at 5:30pm. On both the Saturday and…

Summer Sessions on the Lawn

The Royal Geelong Yacht Club are putting on a free event to celebrate summer. With live music from local musicians,…

Lime Cordiale hit Geelong

Waking up has never been easier with Lime Cordiale. In case you missed the news, the Sydney duo recently unveiled another bunch of dates to support single ‘Waking Up Easy’, their first new work since 2015’s Road to Paradise EP.

Abbe May

When you speak to someone on a Monday and ask what they are up to, it’s not uncommon to hear the standard mundane tasks that may have been delayed doing over the weekend. This was not the case for Abbe May, who at the time of her chat with Forte was “currently laying on the beach with Bertie Blackman.

Sun God Replica: Lindsay McLennan and his best album yet

Throughout his career, Lindsay (Link) McLennan has done it all; from being the leader of iconic Melbourne punk band The Meanies, playing shows on the same stage as the likes of Pearl Jam and Bad Brains, and constantly solidifying his unique stance on many different bands over the years, most commonly in the rock heavy outfit Sun God Replica.

It’s a Dallas Frasca Show

Tickets remain for Dallas Frasca’s show at The Loft in Warrnambool Friday night, November 25. The rockin’ three-piece released their…

Tiny Little Houses come to town

Armed with their new EP Snow Globe, Melbourne’s Tiny Little Houses are out and about for a round of shows. Once again, the band teamed with Steve Schram.

This State We’re In: Industry updates from Music Victoria

Live music across the state is about to receive a massive boost with the announcement of a new $1.2 million professional development program for emerging contemporary music artists, industry personnel, live music events and venues.

The Hills Are Alive reveal 2017 headliners Cloud Control and Dope Lemon to see in New Year

The Hills Are Alive is officially up and about for 2017.

Listen Out: Blunt Shovel

Blunt Shovel are a death metal band from Melbourne. Just four mates having a good time, and keeping ourselves entertained by playing the music they want to hear, not worrying about what’s considered to be ‘cool’.

The set times for Meredith 2016 have landed, Jagwar Mar and Peaches set for Saturday night

Meredith is drawing ever closer, with the lauded event releasing their set times to the public.

 

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