Strap Yourself In: Oz Kink Fest Is Back For 2016

Alternative lifestyle sexuality groups will unite at the upcoming Oz Kink Fest and Fetish Expo for 10 days of workshops, entertainment, vendors and parties.

Meet The Melbourne Songwriter Who Just Won Triple J Unearthed High

Gretta Ray writes better songs at 18 than you’ve written in your entire twenties, and people are starting to take notice.

Sheila E. Just Locked In A Headline Melbourne Show

Iconic singer/songwriter, percussionist and long-time Prince collaborator Sheila E. has just locked in a headline Melbourne show.

Sorry Rest Of The World, Melbourne Has Been Named The World’s Most Livable City Yet Again

Our fair city has been named the world’s most livable city for the sixth year running.

The Amity Affliction Lock in Geelong Show

Currently in the country with sold out shows coming up in Melbourne, the Amity Affliction have just announced they’ll be heading back to Australia in January and February.

Rainbow Serpent Reveals Second Round Lineup For 2017

Rainbow Serpent have locked in more big names for their 20th anniversary celebration, adding to an already massive lineup.

Zan Rowe, Nai Palm And More Locked In For Face The Music 2016

Face The Music is one of the most revered music industry summits in Australia, bringing together great minds from varied facets of the music community.

Guns N’ Roses Are Coming To Melbourne

Holy shit. It looks like Guns N’ Roses are coming our way.

King of the Castle is Opening a New Coastal Venture

Popular Geelong West cafe, King of the Castle is having a seachange.

Harts Announces New Album And 2016 Tour

Off the back of making huge strides in 2016, Harts has announced a new album capped off by a national tour.

Forte’s Picks to Make the Most of the Bendigo Writers Festival

Inspiration can come in many forms, but there’s no greater way than hearing from those you idolise – and the Bendigo Writers Festival is full of people who fit the mold perfectly.

A Two-Day Gin Festival Is Coming To Melbourne

Melbourne’s Meat Market will be taken over for two days by some of Australia’s finest distilleries when Junipalooza swings into full force come October.

The B-52s And Simple Minds Just Locked In A Melbourne Arena Show and A Day on the Green Performance

The B-52s will be teaming up with Simple Minds for a huge Australian tour come 2017.

LISTEN Conference: Feminist Futures Reveals Three-Day Program

LISTEN Conference 2016: Feminist Futures has revealed their new program featuring keynote presentations, panel discussions, workshops and live performances.

Jordie Lane Announces New Album And 2016 Tour

Jordie Lane is heading home from America with his first full length studio album in five years.

Peaches, King Gizzard and The Triffids Lead Meredith 2016 Line Up

It’s time to pay Aunty Meredith a visit. The 2016 stint of the festival is final rearing its head with the line up officially out.

The Melbourne International Film Festival is Bringing Some of the Best Undiscovered Films to Regional Towns

Known for its ability to highlight some of the best independent and premiere-fund supported films to the Melbourne audience, the Melbourne International Film Festival is hitting the road and sharing those films with fans in regional towns.

The Great Ocean Road is Getting a 15-Acre Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery

In sweeter news today, Surf Coast locals will soon be getting a brand new chocolate and ice cream joint in the form of the 15-acre chocolaterie and ice creamery.

Alex Lahey Announces National Tour, Locks in Ballarat and Birregurra Shows

Upon the release of her debut EP, Melbourne indie/pop songwriter Alex Lahey has announced her first national headline tour.

NYE On The Hill Reveals 2016 Lineup

NYE on the Hill has revealed a killer lineup for their 2016 incarnation.

Missy Higgins Just Locked In A Melbourne Show With The MSO

Missy Higgins will fuse her live band with some of Australia’s leading symphony orchestras for a handful of special concerts at the end of this year, coming our way backed by none other than the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

C.W. Stoneking Just Locked In A One-Night-Only Melbourne Show

Having spent most of 2016 touring overseas, and just landing the #9 spot overnight on the US Billboard Blues chart with his acclaimed album, homegrown hero C.W. Stoneking is coming back for a one-night-only Melbourne show.

Strawberry Fields Unveils Second Round Lineup For 2016

Following their whopper first announcement, Strawberry Fields have added even more acts to their 2016 bill.

NICEFEST Reveals 2016 Lineup In A Celebration Of Experimental Music

NICEFEST is back for 2016, bringing with it a slew of experimental and progressive acts.

 

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