TEDxMelbourne Celebrates Adventurous Minds In 2016 Melbourne Event

Having announced ‘Adventurous Minds’ as the theme for its 2016 event, TEDxMelbourne has now divulged a thrilling lineup of guest speakers and esteemed chefs for its seventh running.

PJ Harvey Leads Huge Melbourne Writers Festival 2016 Program

The Melbourne Writers Festival have pulled out the big guns for their first announcement, boasting a huge cast of literary heavyweights and critical thinkers for their 2016 event.

The Pickers Union Has Reopened for Business with a New Look

For lovers of the North Geelong cafe, the past few weeks would have been trying times due to the Pickers Union being closed for renovations.

Dreadnaught Lock in Regional Shows

For more than two decades, Dreadnaught has proudly and loudly played metal. Formed out of the remnants of Tasmanian bands including Fridge, the band released their debut album, Body.Blood.Skin.Mind, in 1996.

The Hunted Crows Lock in Ballarat Show

When you release a single together, you have to tour together. That’s just how it should work, and only the best abide by the rule.

FReeZA Push Start Competition in Ballarat

Hosted by FReeZA and The Push, the annual all-ages Battle of the Bands competition has been given a facelift this year.

Chopped is Back for 2016

Paying homage to the days when drag strips were often dirt tracks, Chopped is the event for those that love their cars and the style of the 1950s and 1960s.

King Parrot Confirm 2016 Shows

Off the back of their North American tour, the boys will return to Victoria for a tight run of shows.

Destrends Lock in Regional Dates

With a sound reminiscent of the new wave sound of the late seventies and early eighties, Melbourne’s Destrends is the combinations of the Savage brothers, Matt and Nathan, and Billy Watts, son of the late Robbie ‘Rocket’ Watts, he of the Cosmic Psychos.

Canary Lock in Geelong Show

Ah, the ol’ self­ destructive break­ up. Sing out some Cure lyrics if you’ve been there.

A Mountain Goat Pop-Up Bar Is Coming To Melbourne

Craft beer experts Mountain Goat have announced they will be opening their roller doors, inviting punters to pop in to their pop-up bar.

Lineup Announced For 2016 Queer Women Of Comedy Night

Some of Melbourne’s most reputable and new queer women comedians will be making people laugh on Queer Women Of Comedy Night.

Allday Unveils New Single, Locks In 2016 Melbourne Shows

Melbourne-based rapping wunderkind Allday, has just revealed a new single and to premiere it to the world he’ll be hitting up Melbourne for two intimate shows.

The Jezabels Announce Melbourne Show On National Tour

Australian powerhouse four-piece The Jezabels will be heading out on their long awaited album tour.

GreazeFest Returns To Melbourne With 2016 Lineup

Greasers rejoice, Australia’s premier rockabilly and kustum kulture festival is back for another year with a lineup so slick you could quiff your hair with it.

Queenscliff Music Festival Expands Its 2016 Lineup

Following on from their massive first round announcement, Queenscliff Music Festival have unveiled more artists for their 2016 incarnation.

Imogen Clark Locks in Ararat Show

Alt­ country/Americana artist Imogen Clark stuck gold when she released her third EP, Stories from a Porcelain City.

Kill Your Darlings Writing Workshop

For those looking to develop their writing skills, the Kill Your Darlings crew are certainly the right people to help you do so.

Blues for a Good Cause

Help the homeless keep warm with the blues when the Sleeping Hollow Blues Club presents Blues for Blankets, a fantastic night of tunes to help the SHBC buy blankets and swags for those experiencing homelessness in Geelong.

Presents with Purpose

Local charity Offspring has achieved a lot in a year on their quest to employ, educate and empower sex trafficked survivors.

The Ultimate Festival Holiday Experience is Back for Another Year

Longing for a trip around the globe but time and money is short? Look no further than Malaysian Borneo. The 19th award-winning RWMF promises another feast for the eyes, ear, tastebuds and spirit. Catch acts from Ethiopia, Ireland, Norway, Haiti, Canada with big names Shanren (China) and Pat Thomas (Ghana).

Alex Williamson Announces Bendigo Show

Comedian Alex Williamson, also known to fans as ‘Shooter Williamson’ has gained great success through his Aussie video skits online.

The Black Aces are Heading to Europe and They’re Throwing a Party to Get There

Proudly born and bred in Bendigo, the Black Aces were made to rock. They rock the Kasbah. They rock the Free World. They rock the Suburbs. They are the city upon which rock and roll was built. And they’re heading for Europe.

Frenzal Rhomb Celebrate 25 Years With Anniversary Show, Let Punters Choose Setlist

Frenzal Rhomb are looking back on 25 years of noise and debauchery with an anniversary tour.

 

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