Flume Locks in Melbourne Show

Laying out a huge tour, electronic wunderkind Flume has locked in a Melbourne show.

Expression of Interest Open for Melbourne Music Week 2016

Melbourne Music Week returns in November and expressions of interests are now open for promoters, venues, record labels and individuals to become a part of their 2016 program.

Philadelphia Grand Jury Announce 2016 Concept Tour

Continuing to be one of the most original bands in the industry, Philadelphia Grand Jury have announced their 2016 tour and it’s set to be a concept tour titled, ‘So You Think You Can Philly Jays?’

Sunrise’s Kochie Gets Roasted

We all love a good roast, both in the lamb variety and the verbally abuse kind, but Channel 7’s morning show star Kochie’s was particularly juicy.

Street Food Twilight Session

Mt Duneed Estate sure know how to throw a party, and the next to hit the winery is a relatively foodie affair.

The Kite Machine Announce New Single and Tour

The riff­-driven funk rock fun of The Kite Machine will be on full display next month when the band heads out for a few dates on the back of their latest single, ‘Charlotte’.

The Girl on the Train Teaser Trailer is Here

For those who worshiped the book, and we know there was a few million of you, the official teaser trailer for the film is here.

Stanton Warriors to Play BBQ Beats Party

The British production and DJ duo has locked in a long weekend set.

KARNIVOOL Announce East Coast Tour

After recently touring Western Australia, heavy music monoliths KARNIVOOL have announced an East Coast tour, and Geelong gets a visit.

The Main Bar’s Blues Season

The Main Bar in Ballarat has something very special for blues fans, and it all kicks off this Saturday night, April 30. The Season of Blues features return showcases from some of the country’s finest blues acts and dates are loaded up until August.

Keith Urban & Shannon Noll Locked in for Deni Ute Muster 2016

Deni Ute Muster is a highlight each year in the country music and festival scene, and the 2016 installment is set to be even bigger with Keith Urban and Shannon Noll locked in for the festival.

Hoodlum Shouts to Play Barwon Club

On May 20, Hoodlum Shouts will drop their new album, Heat Island. May 20, by the way, is also when they’ll find themselves in the warm embrace of Geelong’s Barwon Club.

Steven Avery’s Lawyers are Coming to Melbourne to Talk Making a Murderer

Dean Strang and Jerry Buting, known as the defence lawyers for Steven Avery, have announced a speaking tour of Australia – hitting Melbourne to talk one of the most infamous cases of recent times.

Tijuana Cartel Lock in Torquay Hotel

First broadcast in 1978, ‘What’s Rangoon to You is Grafton to Me’ is a short-story about a summer hitchhiking adventure that was turned into a radio play. Written by Russell Guy, the cult classic inspired Psychedelicatessen, the 2015 album from Tijuana Cartel.

Tracey Bunn Locks in Lyonville Show

From a childhood spent in Western Australia, songwoman Tracey Bunn has performed and adventured through Darwin, New Orleans, Mexico, Nashville and Ireland.

A Wolf Creek Pop-Up Bar is Coming to Melbourne

If you like getting scared stiff while ordering a stiff drink, Melbourne’s newest pop-up bar is the place for you.

Jimmy Watts Locks in Regional Shows

Brisbane-based Jimmy Watts and his band of misfits have been described as a “monster hybrid of Xavier Rudd, Tom Waits and Ash Grunwald”, which is an awfully nice thing to have said about you.

CherryRock016 Reveal Set Times

This year’s instalment of CherryRock is nearing closer, and they’ve just lifted the lid off set times for the annual rock and roll laneway festival.

Ararat Live Series

Brainstormed by Turning Pirate, ‘The Very Round Robin’ is a night shared by a small number of artists. An old-style show of songs and stories, artists perform their own music, as well as that of their fellow artists.

Client Liaison to Play Geelong

They’ve got some new tunes. They’ve got new staging. And best of all, they’ve got a fresh new wardrobe. All this makes the future of Client Liaison very bright indeed. So where do they see themselves in five years?

Boo Seeka Locks in Ballarat Show

Boo Seeka had a good, if not exhausting 2015. Great, more like it. They threw down on tours with Kim Churchill, Sticky Fingers and SAFIA.

The Mane Event ‘GoFundMe’

The brainchild of Geelong’s Jon Gilchrist and Tristan Gall, The Mane Event is a fantastic initiative that aims to raise money and awareness of mental health issues within the local community.

Glass Animals Announce 2016 Melbourne Show

Glass Animals have announced their return to our shores with a trio of shows this July. The British four-piece will play shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

Emerging Writers Festival Launch

It’s in the air, can you feel it? Writers festival season is almost upon us. The Emerging Writers Festival held in Melbourne will be launching its program in a free event held at the Wheeler Centre on May 10.

 

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