Lenny Pearce teams up with Spongebob Squarepants this summer for Reef Rave tour

Families get your mini ravers ready – Lenny Pearce is returning for a summer special! Following on from his Little…

Bambra’s biggest festival, Meadow, calls 10th year, final year

“From little things, big things grow and then disappear again. Like most of life’s greatest gifts, Meadow is temporary. It…

Blag Dahlia of The Dwarves is playing a free acoustic pop-up at Popcultcha Records today

Ahead of their support slot with Me First and the Gimme Gimmes at Torquay Hotel tonight, frontman of American punk…

French space pop duo Air to perform exclusive one-off performance in Melbourne

French space pop duo Air, known for their mega hits ‘Playground Love’, ‘All I Need (feat. Beth Hirsh)’, and the…

Pitch festival confirms its returning to the Grampians in March, opens ticket ballot

It’s an announcement many attendees have been waiting eagerly for, after the 2024 festival was cancelled partway through due to…

Songs From The Canyon returns with tributes to Joni Mitchell, Beach Boys, Byrds and more

Following sell-out seasons in 2022, 2023, and 2024, the show will once again feature an ensemble of talented musicians and…

Wild Horses Festival returns this December with Dekel, Etnica, Pantomiman and more

Known for its intimate and unique experience, the festival is capped at 2000 attendees, offering fans a more personal connection…

Regional rockers unite: A whole load of gigs are coming your way this summer thanks to ALWAYS LIVE

With the nights getting longer and the weather beginning to consistently break into the twenties, what better way to end…

Applications open for LIFECYCLE Touring Grants for up to $20,000 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music creators

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office (NATSIMO) with funding from Music Australia, has announced the first series…

SummerSalt drops 2025 lineup and dates

Premier outdoor festival taking talent to breathtaking locations, SummerSalt is gearing up for another year of stellar entertainment, announcing their…

Mick Thomas and the Roving Commission to bring joy to venues this Christmas

Mick Thomas and the Roving Commission are back out on the road this month, gearing up for a round of…

Pixies add two intimate sideshows to their Australian tour plans this month

These shows are set for Friday, 15 November, at Melbourne’s The Croxton, and Wednesday, 20 November, at Sydney’s Liberty Hall….

Gomez legends hit up Torquay Hotel tonight, continuing a gig frenzy for November

This weekend has been BIG, BOLD and CONFIDENT for Torquay Hotel, kicking off what is set to be a huge…

Multi-instrumentalist and producer, Jaron Jay joins Lawrence debut Australian tour

Frontier Touring have announced local talent, multi-instrumentalist, producer and standup musician, Jaron Jay as the exclusive touring support for the…

ARIA Awards reveal presenters and performers for 2024 ceremony

Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) reveals their stacked lineup of Australian and international presenters and performers for the upcoming 2024…

Grinspoon, The Rubens and The Rions lead LIV LOUD 2024 lineup

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) is once again championing Australia’s vibrant live music scene with the launch of the LIV…

November’s festival front sees the return of juggernaut music events

It would be fair to say I am not a man of fashion. A sense of style has eluded me…

Ministry of Sound Testament takes over Australia, New Zealand and Bali in 2025

After incredible sold-out tours in 2023 and 2024, Ministry of Sound is journeying back to the underground in April 2025…

Tasmania’s ultimate arts and music event Dark Mofo will make a return in 2025

After taking a break in 2024 and offering only a slim selection of events, Dark Mofo has announced it’ll be returning for…

Theatre Royal Castlemaine’s music program grows with three new show announcements

With Rich Moffat now at the helm of the music program for Castlemaine’s arts, music, and entertainment hub, Theatre Royal,…

PREMIERE: Geelong’s Hold//fire release a cover of The Cranberries classic

After jumping up with The Smith Street Band last month for a surging set of heavy hits from their 2022…

ALWAYS Live, album launches and the return of the Blues Train, gigs are gigantic this November

Not all moustaches are created equal, but all those who sport these majestic lip snugglers crowd surf on the hands…

Simone Schinkel steps down as Music Victoria CEO

Music Victoria CEO, Simone Schinkel, has announced her decision to finish with the arts advocacy organisation at the end of…

California’s Shannon & The Clams come back to Australia

Garage-psych pleasers, Shannon & The Clams of California, will be bringing their West Coast cool to Australia’s East Coast this…

 

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