Richie Ramone Set to Perform in Geelong

The Ramones first toured Australia in 1980 with their debut performance taking place at Sydney’s Capitol Theatre on July 14 (you can find the recording online). The tour came on the back of the band’s fifth album, End of the Century, an album produced by Phil Spector and featuring the track ‘Rock ’n’ Roll High School’.

The OG Wiggles Are Playing An 18+ Pub Show At The Croxton

Toot toot, chugga chugga, let’s get wild. The OG Wiggles lineup is taking to the stage in Melbourne for one hell of a reunion.

The Delta Riggs Announce New Album, National Tour

Some exciting announcements are on their way for The Delta Riggs fans, with a new album, Active Galactic, to drop on August 26.

Guantanamo Baywatch Announce Australian Return

Guantanamo Baywatch have announced they will return to Australia this September, with an extra guitarist and a new album in hand.

The Levellers Bring Album Anniversary Tour To Melbourne

Fifteen years after releasing their breakthrough record Levelling The Land, The Levellers are heading to Australia to celebrate the seminal album and the way it helped pave their 28-year career path.

Emma Louise Announces National Tour

Following the release of her latest album, Supercry, ambient pop songstress Emma Louise has announced an upcoming national tour – set to take place this October.

PSA: The Ballot For Meredith 2016 Is Now Open

It’s here. The ballot for Meredith 2016 is officially open for business.

The 1975 Reveal Cub Sport As Support For Melbourne Show

With only a few sleeps until English powerhouse rock outfit The 1975 land in Australia to play Splendour in The Grass and a massive Melbourne arena show, the band have today hand selected Brisbane four-piece Cub Sport for support duties.

Half Moon Run Announce 2017 Melbourne Show

Opening 2017 with a bang, Canadian rockers Half Moon Run will be hitting Melbourne on an east coast tour.

How to Make the Most of Your Ballarat Laneway Experience

This weekend Ballarat is braving the cold and getting out of the house for the Ballarat Laneway festival.

Simple Plan Return With 2016 Melbourne Show

Pop punk heroes Simple Plan will be returning to Australia for an east coast tour in September.

The Stiffys Just Released A Song About Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go is sweeping the world, and everyone’s newsfeed, right now. Apparently, The Stiffys were so distracted by trying to catch ’em all during recording that the only way they could get it out of their system was to write a song about it.

ScHoolboy Q to Headline THIS THAT Festival

Before the release of the full lineup for Newcastle’s THIS THAT festival on August 2nd, it has been revealed that American hip ­hop artist ScHoolboy Q will be headlining the event.

You Can Now Get a Pauline Hanson Poutine in Melbourne

What’s the difference between Belleville’s newest poutine and Pauline Hanson? Both are salty, but only one leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

Violent Soho Announce Tour With The Bronx, Luca Brasi And Tired Lion

Violent Soho are once again hitting the road, backed by some fierce company.

Section 8 Announces Teams For 2016 Battle 8

After scouring scores of entries, eight of Melbourne’s finest DJ crews have been selected for Battle 8 2016, Section 8’s original party and DJ battle competition.

L-Fresh the Lion Announces New Album, Tour of Australia

Following his support of Urthboy, L-Fresh The Lion is roaring the launch of his new album as he prepares to tour Australia.

Mental as Anything, Jon Stevens and more to play Lakeside Twilights

100% Australian made is what you’ll find at Lakeside Twilights, set to take place on the banks of Lake Wendouree on December 3.

White Night Comes to Ballarat

It’s a nice day for a, White Night. You may well have heard the exciting news by now, but it most certainly bears repeating. Next year, Ballarat will join Melbourne in White Night celebrations. It will be the first time a rural city has been included in the 24­ hour multi­ media arts party.

OXJAM Announce Melbourne Launch Events

Last year, 12,000 guests attended more than 180 OXJAM gigs across Australia, raising thousands of dollars for Oxfam Australia’s cause in fighting poverty around the world.

Friday Nights At NGV To Present Husky In Latest Instalment

After living in Berlin while touring Europe and the U.S last year, Melbourne folk duo Husky are currently working on their third album, which they aim to release worldwide later this year.

Acclaimed Amy Winehouse Cabaret Comes To Melbourne

Hot from a sell-out season at Perth’s Fringe World earlier this year, the acclaimed cabaret that is Frankly Winehouse is now coming to Melbourne.

A Day To Remember Lock In 2016 Melbourne Return

Off the back of their hugely successful 2015 Big Ass Australian Tour with The Amity Affliction, A Day To Remember are set to return Down Under in support of their forthcoming album.

The John Steel Singers Reveal New Album, Announce 2016 Melbourne Show

Brisbane six-piece the John Steel Singers have just released their highly anticipated fourth LP and to unveil it to the world they’ll be playing a slew of shows around the country and will be stopping by Melbourne along the way.

 

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