Absolute 70s rock legend, Suzi Quatro, is coming to Geelong

For fans of old school rock ‘n’ roll, it seems its making a return. Suzi Quatro has just announced a 2017 tour of Australia, stopping by The Arena in Geelong on February 16.

The Ocean Party Take In Back-To-Back Shows

They may not catch up to Slim Dusty’s album numbers, but six albums in seven years is quite the effort….

Chopped: How to enjoy the only festival of its kind in Vic

Rain, hail or shine, the drag races of the 1950s and 60s went off regardless. Tearing up the dirt and mud, flicking it up into the wheel trims and panels of the hundreds of cars and bikes that took its path. Chopped festival is homage to this time.

FOXFEST Brings Bands To Warrnambool

In honour of the late, much-loved Warrnambool musician Nick “Foxy” Fox, The Loft will put on a ripper little fundraiser…

There’s a free festival going down in Queenscliff this afternoon ft Tiny Giants, Hills Hoost and more

Cliff Fest is the newest festival set for Queenscliff and it’s already looking’ the goods. Set for October 22 at 14 Symonds Street in Queenscliff, the event is supported by Queenscliff Music Festival and FReeZa.

River Rocks Returns To Geelong

It’s in November, but we’re already starting to feel the majestic pull of River Rocks.

Your NYD Plans Sorted

The charming team behind A Day On The Green is thrilled to welcome the new boutique festival, Twice as Nice.

Violent Soho enter into the beer world with the East Coast Crusher

After mastering the music world, Mansfield band Violent Soho have decided to turn their focus to beer.

Tyrannamen, Whipper, The UV Race And More To Play Maggot Fest

Maggot Fest is back for another year with the lineup boasting some of the country’s best punk, hardcore, noise and rock bands.

Kingfisha Hits Torquay

Torquay is the lucky recipient of a Kingfisha show as the reggae/dub Brisbane act make their way around the traps in support of their recently released album, Offered It Up.

New EP from Harry Howard and the NDE

Some readers will be familiar with Harry Howard’s work in These Immortal Souls, a group he formed out of Berlin in 1987 with his brother, Roland S. Howard.

There’s a massive gig raising awareness and funds for mental health happening in Geelong

The Mane Event is a fantastic day of music geared towards suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

Shining Bird To Release Sophomore Album

October 7 is looking like the release date of Black Opal, the sophomore album from NSW experimental-pop outfit Shining Bird.

Drowning Atlantis Bring Grief to Bendigo

As 2014 was coming to a close, hardcore/metal outfit Drowning Atlantis released the EP Grief, an EP that as the name suggests, dealt with the five stages of grief.

Sunday Arvo with Cosmic Psychos

It’s Sunday afternoon and the sun is shining. You open the fridge for a cold beer but the fridge is dry. What do you do? You head on down to The Karova in Ballarat for an afternoon with the Cosmic Psychos.

Hugo Race To Play Castlemaine

It took more than 30 years for Hugo Race (founding member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and The…

Birregurra Festival Returns

It’s just about time for the Birregurra Festival & Art Show.

Catch Dreamboogie in Geelong

Two-time winners of the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society (MBAS) annual Blues Challenge, Dreamboogie have spent much of their September delighting…

Otway Oktoberfest is Nearly Here

It is just about Oktoberfest time, ladies and gentlemen. Now in its ninth year, Otway Oktoberfest will feature ten craft…

We hit emotion town with Emma Louise on five songs that make her cry

Emma Louise’s new album, Supercry, got us thinking, what songs make you cry? Like really, really cry?

Darren Middleton and Clayton Donovan come together in music food night at Flying Brick

Ex-Powderfinger member Darren Middleton and celebrity hatted chef Clayton Donovan have joined forces to put together an evening of great food, drinks and music.

earthcore announces secret warehouse launch party

With earthcore festival looming this November, the organisers have decided to throw a secret warehouse party.

There’s a brand new regional music festival fighting male dominated line ups

With festival season well on its way, a brand new festival has just been added to the calender, Radfest. Coined…

Woodlock Brings Pop Synths to Warrnambool

There was a time when you may have come across the lads of Woodlock busking. These days, it would be surprising if the band could find the time.

 

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