Screaming Females Reveal Debut Australian Tour

Following on from their acclaimed sixth album, underground punk heroes Screaming Females are heading to Australia.

Cherie Currie Announces 2016 Melbourne Show

Legendary rocker Cherie Currie has locked in a ripping show at Cherry Bar.

Sweet Jean Lock in Regional Shows

When the working week is done, Sweet Jean just wants to have fun. Formed in 2010 by Sime Nugent and Alice Keath, Sweet Jean’s music glides effortlessly from stark and gothic, to hazy and melodic.

Reilly Fitzalan Locks in Regional Shows

As an artist it’s not hard to find inspiration in Byron Bay. Having someone appreciate the product of your inspiration is the battle.

Thy Art Is Murder Announce Australian Tour

Thy Art is Murder is no stranger to regional Victoria and the band is about to head out on the road again.

Australian Arts political party reaches crowdfunding goal

The Arts Party has successfully reached and exceeded their crowdfunding goal of $35,000, money which is slated to help their 10 candidates campaign for the upcoming election.

Dead Letter Circus Announce Tour

Aussie favourites, Dead Letter Circus, have announced they will be hitting the road in August and September in support of latest single, ‘The Burning Number’, from acclaimed third album, Aesthesis.

Melbourne’s getting hot this June

For those who love a little kick in their food, you’d be delighted to know that Melbourne is hosting a chilli festival this year.

Another New Cafe Pops Up in Geelong

In Geelong it seems when one business door closes, another cafe door opens in its place. The newest addition following this adage is Scout & Co cafe which has taken over the space of previous cafe, Itsy Cafe.

Peter Garrett Announces 2016 Melbourne Show

Legendary Australian musician and politician Peter Garrett is heading out on to the road ahead of his forthcoming solo album.

Street Artist Lush Turned an NGV Toilet into an Exhibition Space

Street artist Lush hijacked a toilet at the National Gallery over the weekend to turn it into his own personal gallery space.

This All-Star Comedy Lineup is Coming Together for a Great Cause

An array of some of Australian comedy’s brightest stars are getting together for an all-star lineup to raise money for muscular dystrophy research.

We Love Winter Too

Starting June 1, the Aireys Inlet Tourist and Traders Association and the Surf Cost Shire are running their Love Winter in Aireys program for the entirety of the month.

Tracy McNeil Locks in Regional Shows

From one extreme to the other, 2015 was a rollercoaster ride for Tracy McNeil.

National Celtic Festival

The National Celtic Festival rolls around next month and organisers have been as busy as a bee putting the final touches on 2016’s outing.

Jake Martin Locks in Warrnambool Show

There is some pretty exciting news happening in Warrnambool next month, with energetic and charismatic UK folk­ punk singer­ songwriter Jake Martin set to perform a show in town as part of a tour in support of his debut full­ length solo release, We Take Them at Dawn.

Diesel Set to Play Geelong Show

Some 25 years after the songman first broke hearts as the ringleader of Johnny Diesel & the Injectors, the man born Mark Lizotte has established himself as one of the country’s finest performers. Eight studio albums and six ARIA Awards tell the story.

Trainspotting 2 is happening

English cult-film Trainspotting is finally getting the sequel that has been eagerly awaited.

Geelong Gallery Announces 2016 Contemporary Art Prize Judges

The Geelong Art Gallery has announced the judges for the 2016 Art Prize. The gallery’s director, Jason Smith, and curator, Lisa Sullivan, will be joined by Victoria Lynn.

Arockalypse to Hit Warrnambool

Remember the simpler times? I don’t, but my memory is shot. But there is a change happening. Overpopulation, global warming, changing the recipe of beloved Australian snacks.

Music Slam #7

The next instalment of the Music Man Megastore’s Music Slam is coming up next month across the Queen’s birthday weekend, and what a lucky number seven it is. Basically, you’re going to get some ninety bands across three days – now that is a whole lotta bands.

Anchorman comedian postpones Australian Tour

David Koechner, best known for his role as Champ Kind in comedy flick Anchorman, has postponed his comedy tour of Australia that was booked for July just a month after announcing.

Peter Garrett announces solo album

Just weeks after Midnight Oil announced they’ll be doing a comeback tour in 2017, their esteemed front-man Peter Garrett has revealed he’ll be releasing a solo album on July 15.

Label of Love concert series is back again

Aarght, Cool Death, Remote Control, Bedroom Suck, Farmer & The Owl and Deaf Ambitions record labels are teaming up across June to bring a bunch of the best new talent to the stage at the Shadow Electric in Melbourne.

 

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