35 years on, Sweethearts still have soul

For years, 35 to be exact, the Sweethearts have swung through stages across the region and around the world, sending…

UK pop icons Sugababes announce Australian tour this January in addition to Beyond The Valley appearance

Formed in 1998, Sugababes have crafted a legacy as one of the UK’s most successful girl groups of the 21st…

Want your band to join the Good Things lineup? The Band Comp is now open

With Good Things 2024 heating up sitting at 81% sold out in Melbourne on Friday 6 December, 76% in Sydney…

John Butler, The Cruel Sea and Bic Runga head Riverboats Music Festival 2025 lineup

One of regional Victoria’s most beloved summer events, Riverboats Music Festival 2025 takes place on Yorta Yorta country at Echuca-Moama…

Ska Nation International Music Festival announces venue change from Colac home

This morning promoters and organisers of ska-celebration event, Ska Nation International Music Festival have announced a major venue change for…

Knotfest Australia reveal 2025 dates

Returning for its third iteration, Knotfest Australia announce 2025 dates and reveal venues. The festival established by American nu metal…

Spontaneity drives the recording process for Custard on their latest double LP release

Despite 30 years of churning out catchy, driving tunes, the group, comprising of David McCormack, Glenn Thompson, Paul Medew and…

Additional shows for Melbourne and Sydney for the Australian Oasis reunion

After announcing a long-awaited reunion earlier this year, Oasis have revealed they will be making their way down under in…

Fatboy Slim is coming to Geelong

In a very special event for Australian fans, Fatboy Slim will be taking over wineries and venues across Australia in…

Not a Disney artist: Olivia Rodrigo is a dynamic, dynamite artist rivalling the best in live performance

Shades of purple, red and silver sequins swarmed into Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena for the first of four shows from…

Out West Fest flexes homegrown heroes and upcoming artists

A brand new music festival has popped up in Victoria’s mid-west! Out West Fest will be taking over Ararat Town…

Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar to strike a power chord in Ballarat

0, 3, 5, 0, 3, 6, 5, 0, 3, 5, 3, 0. These are a sequence of numbers that most…

Wheatus frontman perform to ‘Teenage Dirtbags’ in Torquay

Wheatus frontman and incredibly nice guy, Brendan B. Brown along with his better half, fellow Wheatus member Gabrielle Sterbenz will…

Charli xcx, Beabadoobee, Clairo lead Laneway Festival lineup for 2025

Tastemaker touring festival, Laneway Festival have officially revealed the 2025 lineup – and it’s one for the history books. As…

Youth music organisation The Push and Ollie Olsen to be inducted into Music Victoria Hall of Fame

Music Victoria has confirmed that Melbourne multi-instrumentalist, composer and sound designer of post punk groups Whirlywirld, Orchestra of Skin and…

Stop the Clocks: Oasis are coming to Australia

Following the announcement that was felt around the world, the global cultural phenomenon continues with Oasis’ return. Today, the band…

Checkerboard Lounge are playing in Castlemaine this weekend

Following what is set to be a rattling and rolling set at Barwon Heads Hotel with friends The Mojo Corner…

Australian Open’s 2025 lineup led by Kesha, Kaytranada, Benson Boone

The Australian Open has announced the music lineup for its 2025 AO LIVE event, marking the only Grand Slam worldwide…

Victorian Opera launches Season 2025 including Ballarat Opera Festival

Victorian Opera announces its 2025 season with eight ground-breaking shows staged across the state, including a program for Ballarat Opera…

The Hard Quartet release debut album and announce Australian tour dates

Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeney, Emmett Kelly and Jim White are The Hard Quartet. Individually covering musical ground as members of…

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is back: ‘Australian music is more than just the soundtrack to our lives’

The initiative, which promotes the tagline ‘Life’s better with Australian music’, aims to celebrate Australian music while raising urgently needed…

Females to the front: A ladies-led singer-songwriter showcase is coming to the Barwon Club

The Barwon Club in Geelong will come alive on Saturday 2 November with the sounds of raw, soulful talent at…

Australian rock icons Southern Sons to head out on 35 Anniversary Tour

The 1990s saw the emergence of one of Aussie rock’s rising stars, Southern Sons. It’s hard to believe that their…

The best gigs going down in regional Victoria this month

A long time ago, when my head sat closer to the ground than it does today, I saw a ghost….

 

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