Wild Women on Water

Surfers of all levels are encouraged to head down to Point Impossible or Spot for 2016’s Wild Women on Water, hosted by Surf Coast Longboarders Club for International Women’s Day on Saturday March 5.

Mason Play Ballarat

When you are a thrash metal band, starting at the “Big Four” is your honour-­bound duty. Proudly adopting the ’80s thrash sound and mixing it with fast tempos and a dominating rhythm section, Melbourne­-based outfit Mason released their self-­titled debut EP in 2011.

Bootleg Rascal Play Karova Tonight

A four-­piece from Sydney and Gold Coast, the Bootleg Rascal crew like to think of themselves as ghetto dubsters. Like many a good story, the beginning of the band took place in the back room of a seedy gig in Sydney.

Early bird tickets to earthcore now on sale

After recently announcing their first line up for 2016, early bird tickets are now on sale for the arts, lifestyle and music experience that is earthcore.

Narana Unplugged 2.0

For those who remember Narana Unplugged from last year, you’ll remember that is was a completely organic event focused purely on the talents of the musicians on the line up.

The World’s Biggest Pizza Celebration is Coming to Melbourne

As part of the upcoming Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Melbourne will be scoring its very first AVPN Pizza Festival – known the world over as one of the grandest celebrations of pizza in existence today.

Moonee Tunes 2016 Announce Debut Lineup

The Reach Foundation and The Valley have announced the lineup for their first ever music festival, Moonee Tunes, kicking things off this April.

Swagger Festival is Expanding and Returning for 2016

The Swagger Music Festival – held in the natural surroundings of Wandiligong – has officially announced their return for 2016.

Inner Varnika 2016 Unveils Full Local Lineup

Joining their legion of international heavyweights, Inner Varnika have released a slew of local talent who are set to take the stage for their 2016 incarnation.

Carrie Brownstein to Appear in Conversation with Myf Warhurst

While she’s in town for the reformed Sleater-Kinney tour, Carrie Brownstein will appear in conversation with Myf Warhurst for a discussion of defiance, humour and music.

Violent Soho Announce National Tour

Violent Soho are heading out on tour in support of their highly anticipated forthcoming album, hitting Melbourne along the way.

Methyl Ethyl Lock in Melbourne Show

Following a string of international success, Perth trio Methyl Ethel will hit Melbourne off the back of a national tour.

Cat Power Reschedules Tour

After health concerns forced her to reschedule her tour, Cat Power has locked in a return to our shores.

Melbourne’s Burger Festival

Time to up your time at the gym this week, as food truck park Welcome to Thornbury is putting on the burger festival your stomach has been screaming for.

Northlane and In Hearts Wake Team Up For 2016 Tour

Two of the country’s heaviest hitters are joining forces for a bone-rattling tour, hitting Melbourne along the way.

The Go Set Announce Australian Tour

Australian punks The Go Set have locked in an Australian tour, hot off the heels of their latest album.

Wide Open Space Festival 2016 Unveils Second Round Lineup

The three-day festival held in Central Australia has released their second wave of artists to join their ever growing lineup.

The McClymonts 10-year Celebration

Since the release of their self­titled debut EP in 2006, The McClymonts (Brooke, Sam and Mollie) have had ten of the best, with nineteen charting singles, gold albums, multiple awards and sold out shows across Australia and the US.

The Weeping Willows Announce Tour

Steeped in bluegrass tradition and draped in gothic Americana imagery is what you will find should you stumble upon The Weeping Willows, the darling duo of Andy Wrigglesworth and Laura Coates.

Dallas Crane Upcoming Shows

With a place on the Cherry Rock line ­up, Dallas Frasca will warm up with a few shows around the traps, including a night out at the Old Hepburn Hotel, Hepburn Springs on March 13. Love Army is the latest album from the Frasca gang.

Liam Gerner Returns to Ararat

Songman Liam Gerner is set to return to Ararat as part of Ararat Live on March 9, a place that has embraced him wholeheartedly.

Earthcore First Round Line Up, Early Birds Selling Fast

With tickets selling fast to the ultimate, arts, music and culture experience that is earthcore, it’s time you got your act into gear and got yours too.

Tex Perkins & Charlie Owen Head to Ballarat

He is one of the coolest of the cool and he is on his way to Ballarat next month. Tex Perkins has been around for a long time, and keeping track of just where he is at or what he is doing is not the easiest of tasks.

100 Street Artists to Transform Woodend Saw Mill

Art of the Mill will see the old Woodend Saw Mill transformed with half an acre of street art, making it the largest temporary gallery space in regional Australia.

 

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