Splendour In The Grass Announce Splendour Arts & Craft 2016

Curated by internationally exhibited artist Craig Walsh, Splendour In The Grass have announced Splendour Arts 2016, featuring six major pieces across the event site.

Abreact Lock in Regional Shows

Abreact formed out of Bendigo in 2008. They spent several years pushing as hard as they could before they entered the studio in 2012.

Eric Steckel Locks in Geelong Show

Eric Steckel is an example of why all good parents should take their kids to as many gigs as they can. After discovering his love of the instrument, Eric’s parents bought him a guitar and watched as he forced himself to learn.

Fun4Kids Festival Warrnambool

We’re edging closer to the Fun4Kids Festival, the huge Warrnambool event that is as much about education as it is entertainment. Basically, the Fun4Kids Festival is a seven­ day event held within a 2.5­ acre indoor village made up of more than 15 fun zones.

Chronolyth Lock in Regional Shows

Metal­ heads, rejoice! At the end of last month, Brisbane melodic death groovers Chronolyth released their second album, Atrophy.

Nothing sad about this festival lineup

Slated to take over the Reverence Hotel on October 1, Sad Grrrls Fest is a festival organised by Aussie based collective the Sad Grrrls Club.

D.D Dumbo Unveils New Music, Locks in 2016 Melbourne Show

Returning with his first cut of new music in over two years, D.D Dumbo – the musical alias of north-west Victoria’s Oliver Hugh Perry – has released his new track, Satan.

Coldplay Reveal 2016 Melbourne Show

British pop giants Coldplay are returning to Australia for a stadium tour.

JMS Harrison Locks in Castlemaine Show

It was a copy of Elliott Smith’s XO that helped shape the path for songman JMS Harrison. Since then, he has been a busy man.

The Non-Event Winter Ball

It goes without saying that fundraising nights can be a whole lot of fun while doing a whole world of good. However, the thought of what to wear, getting a babysitter and all that other jazz can turn people off the idea.

Torquay Beanie Festival

From the 1st June to 31st July Gilbert Street in Torquay will be lighting up with beanies everywhere. Started in 2008 by knitters who met at Torquay Uniting Church, the festival has now become a community event known as Celebration of Yarn.

Daniel Johns continues to transform

Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns divided his long-time fans and definitely found a new fan-base with last year’s solo album, Talk.

Kurt Elling to bring the jazz down under

Multi-talented jazz vocalist Kurt Elling is locked in to make his way back down to Australia and will be hosting a three-night residency at Bird’s Basement in Melbourne.

Bodriggy Brewery Announce Lineup for Free Launch Party

Bodriggy Brewery will celebrate their new home with a free party this Friday.

Digitalism Announce Australian Tour, 2016 Melbourne Show

For the first time in three years, Digitalism have announced they will bring the noise back to Australian stages this June.

Tash Sultana Locks in Warrnambool Show

Tickets are being snapped up at a rapid rate for Tash Sultana’s ‘Gemini’ tour, named in support of her new single of the same name.

Newstead Live Dates Announced

The dates for 2017’s Newstead Live have been announced, with the festival set to kick off on Australia Day afternoon and conclude on January 29.

Maz Jobrani Reveals 2016 Melbourne Show

Renowned comedian Maz Jobrani will head to Australia for two special shows.

Ragdoll Lock in Geelong Show

If you’re desperately searching for music that captures the essence of Dio, Alice in Chains and Rush, Perth’s Ragdoll may just hold the key. The band has lined up their first run of shows in support of their fresh­ as­ a­ daisy album, Back to Zero.

Michael Jackson HIStory Locks in Regional Shows

The world’s leading Michael Jackson tribute show, Michael Jackson HIStory, will journey through the life of one of the world’s most iconic artists with a string of dates throughout June and July.

Aussie artists come home winners at the International Song-writing Competition

At what is considered to be the most prestigious song-writing competition in the world, the International Song-Writing Competition, four Aussie artists managed to come home with a trophy for the cabinet.

Lee Kernaghan Soon to hit Regional Victoria

The son of a country music singer and truck driver, Lee Kernaghan released his debut solo album, The Outback Club, in 1993.

Rock ‘N A Hard Place Festival Locks In Melbourne Date

Maybe bigger festivals are struggling to stay afloat, but smaller, one-day festivals are positively blooming. In late June, regional rockers Black Aces present Rock ‘N A Hard Place at the Tote.

Michael McIntyre Announces 2016 Melbourne Show

London comedian Michael McIntyre has confirmed a round of enormous Australian shows as part of his Happy & Glorious world tour.

 

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