RÜFÜS just locked in a massive Geelong show for this summer

Right off the back of five ARIA nominations for 2016, RÜFÜS are hitting the road on a massive regional tour, celebrating the favourite release and #1 gold accredited album, Bloom.

Sugar Mountain Reveals 2017 Lineup

Sugar Mountain is back for another year of brilliant art and music.

More than 15 musicians set to take to the MCG next month

The MCG has played host to some of the largest sports comps the world has seen, and next month (as part of Melbourne Music Week) the grounds will be taken over by a mini-festival featuring some of Australia’s best.

Oxygen Music Guitar Effects Pedal Expo

So, if you’re a guitarist and you’re really getting into your craft, the next step for most players is developing your own unique sound. Likewise, if you’re a guitarist playing in a cover band, it’s equally important to be able to recreate the guitar sounds of your favorite bands and guitarists.

The Cat Empire & Xavier Rudd tour together for the first time at Ballarat outdoor concert

Touring together for the first time, The Cat Empire and Xavier Rudd will join forces in January and February next year for a series of unique, open-air concert experiences.

The Pretty Littles

Jack Parsons, lead singer for Melbourne rockers The Pretty Littles, is headed into enemy territory as we begin to chat about their highly anticipated third record Soft Rock For The Anxious.

Big White Hit Regional Tracks

Inspired by the likes of The Cure, Talking Heads and Dick Diver, Sydney new-wave guitar pop outfit Big White already had a healthy buzz going before dropping their sparkling debut album, Teenage Dreams, earlier in the year.

Where Your Local Counsellor Electorates Stand On Live Music

Your elected local council make decisions on a lot more than just the roads, rates and parks, and one thing that gets our attention is their stance on live music.

The Specials Added To Golden Plains 2017 Lineup

Golden Plains has lifted the lid off another act for their forthcoming incarnation, announcing The Specials will be taking to the Sup’ for 2017.

The Hard Aches Make Some Noise

In support of their recently released I Freak Out EP, Adelaide indie punk-rock noise-makers The Hard Aches have a bunch of shows coming up for you good people out there.

Jebediah

Most of us are not impartial to hitting the snooze button early in the morning – especially here at Forté. Receiving the call for this interview a little later than expected from Kevin Mitchell, the vocalist and guitarist of Aussie rock band Jebediah, you really can’t blame the man for wanting a sleep in.

Falls Festival just beefed up its line up with Dope Lemon, Hockey Dad and more

Hold on to your hats, this year’s Falls Festival just got even bigger.

Blue King Brown Leads Second Lineup For The Pleasure Garden Festival

The second lineup announcement for The Pleasure Garden Festival has landed.

Docklands Blues Music Festival

The Docklands Blues Music Festival will be once again firing up the Melbourne blues music scene with its exciting line-up of over 15 bands on three indoor/outdoor stages.

MONA FOMA Unveils Full Festival Lineup For 2017

Mona Foma festival has lifted the lid off its full summer lineup, featuring a slew of first-rate acts, art, world premieres and sounds.

The Rubens are playing Lorne and Torquay for free thanks to your mates at Corona

One of our favourite things about summer is the Corona Sunsets tours, bringing you some of the top acts to a town near you. Minus the cost.

Judgement Day is Here

Judgement Day is back. And this year it is boasting an even bigger line-up across two massive levels with more…

Ali Barter, Luke Millions and more join Beyond the Valley line up

Hoo boy, Beyond The Valley have just added even more artists to their 2016 lineup.

Astral Projection

Releasing tracks since 1994, the electronic musical group Astral Projection have gained a solid following for their psychedelic trance music. We chat to the guys who will be returning to Australia for the first time in two years with their upcoming slot at earthcore festival in November.

Michael Kiwanuka Announces Melbourne Show On Headline Tour

British musician Michael Kiwanuka is bringing his smooth, soulful vocals back to Australia in 2017 to perform his new album, Love & Hate.

LANKS locks in Geelong show alongside Hein Cooper

Melbourne musician LANKS, described by the Herald Sun as “the guy who is about to take over”, is going lengths at the moment.

The Lost Lands Festival

It has been said there is an adventurer in all of us, and now there is a festival dedicated to that saying.

Paul Kelly, Husky, Mia Dyson And More Revealed For Riverboats Music Festival

It’s full steam ahead for the annual Riverboats Music Festival, back with a slew of talent for their 2017 incarnation.

Shadow Electric Announce New Summer Project, Parquet Courts Lead Huge Opening Lineup

The Shadow Electric team are back with a brand new project – the dreamily titled Shimmerlands.

 

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