The Beards Final Tour

2005, and some mates came together to play what was supposed to be a one-­off show in their hometown of Adelaide. But those that were there that night felt something.

The APIA Good Times Tour

The Apia Good Times tour is back for the fourth year running. Daryl Braithwaite and Kate Ceberano will lead the way, while Jon Stevens and John Paul Young make their debut.

Daryl Braithwaite Returns to the Barwon Heads Hotel

Daryl Braithwaite is set to return to the Barwon Heads Hotel on March 26, following a sold­ out appearance the last time he was in their neck of the woods.

Earthcore 2016 First Release Line Up Announced

With some doubt surrounding the EDM festival scene, earthcore stands the test of time and is back with another year of great music, immersive arts activities and a completely unique experience.

The Red Hot Summer Tour

Tickets remain for the Bendigo leg of the Red Hot Summer Tour, due to hit the Bendigo Jockey Club on March 26. Gates open at 1p.m., with The Badloves kicking the day off in fine style at 1:50p.m.

Airey’s Inlet Open Mic Festival

It’s shaping up as being a ripper Aireys Inlet Open Mic Festival in 2016, which will surprise absolutely no one who has previously attended a festival.

Fear and Saturday Night at the Capital Theatre

Bendigo’s Capital Theatre has struck gold again, this time snaring Ryan Bingham as part of his ‘Fear and Saturday Night’ tour, named after his album of the same name.

Truckstop Honeymoon Upcoming Bendigo Show

The story of Truckstop Honeymoon begins in New Orleans, where Katie played wash­tub bass and blues piano in the streets of the French Quarter.

The Vasco Era and Little Red to Reform for 2016 Melbourne Fundraiser

The Vasco Era and Little Red will reform for one show only to play for the Keep Star Shining fundraiser, aiming to raise funds for a cancer-stricken friend to leave hospital and celebrate her 21st birthday.

RocKwiz’s Really Really Good Friday Locks In 2016 Melbourne Show

RocKwiz’s Really Really Good Friday is set to step up to the big stage.

Melissa Main Announces Deans Marsh Show

It is quite the resume that belongs to Melissa Main. She has been a clown, a waitress, an actor, a printmaker, an L­plate surfer, a traveller, a soup kitchen mama, a B&B housewife on the Isle of Skye, a blogger and a high school science/drama teacher.

Jeff Lang Workers Club Show

Singer-­songwriter and guitarist Jeff Lang has been exploring Canada of late but is now back in action on home ground as he spreads the joy of his new EP Running by the Rock.

Garrett Kato to Play Workers Club

Let me tell you a little about indie­-folk singer­song writer Garrett Kato. Born in British Columbia, Canada, Kato relocated to Byron Bay at the age of 23 and began to perform at any venue that said ‘yes’.

Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival

We are sending out a cheerful reminder about the upcoming Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival showcase/fundraiser taking place at Bendigo’s Rifle Hotel on February 28.

Just A Gent to Play Geelong Show

Just a Gent is electronic producer and DJ Jacob Grant. He describes himself as “just your everyday gentleman making your not so everyday dance music”, which includes his latest floor-filler, ‘Heavy as a Heartbreak (feat. LANKS)’.

Great Australian Beer Festival Review

The old slogan ‘Free Beer’ is used as a catch cry on promotional posters, often tongue in cheek, as a sure-fire way to attract thousands of punters.

Theatre at GPAC

With a new year means a new theatre season and GPAC is already delivering.

Scattered Order to Play the Eastern

Boxing Day – Surry Hills, Sydney, 1979. Post­Christmas turns to post­punk as musician Michael Tee and sound engineer Mitch Jones form Scattered Order. Prior to that Tee and Jones were musical collaborators with The Barons, who would release a self­titled EP to “outstanding indifference” in 1979. But what do people know, right?

The Pleb Society Exhibition

If you like spending time looking at humorous and witty portraits showcasing individuality and the “average Joe” then Georgie Naughton’s art is for you.

Rock of Ages Dinner and Show

Sometimes you can’t but think: where did the good ol’ days go of the dinner and the show? Events like these are far and few between, but the folk at Rock of Ages have got you sorted. And the package will really take you back, as Rock of Ages tells the tales of the big-haired, flared pant days of ’80s Hollywood.

Cub Sports Regional Shows Ahead of Debut Release

Following the release of three EPs, it is not long now until Cub Sport hand out their debut full-
length, This is Our Vice.

Milk! Records Tour

The all­conquering Courtney Barnett will hit the road with her Milk! Records label mates for a March Madness tour. Hey, did you know that in 2001 a pair of psychologists from the University of Leicester conducted a study whereby they found that slow music played on a large dairy farm increased milk production by three per cent?

Pako Festa 2016

Pako Festa, the largest free celebration of cultural diversity in Australia, once again sets up shop in Geelong.

John Denver Tribute in Geelong

The music of John Denver continues to hold a special place in the hearts of many. Take Me Home – The Music & Life of John Denver is a tribute to the songwriting great, authorised and by arrangement with John Denver management.

 

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