Dom Sensitive cuts out his foundational fabric with Leather Trim

If you’re someone who likes to comment, “they don’t make music like they used to”, you’re not looking hard enough….

Connecticut punks Anxious announce sophomore album Bambi

Anxious have returned! The Connecticut-based punk favourites have announced their sophomore album, Bambi, is due out February 21st via Run…

High Vis highlight talent on Guided Tour

High Vis has to be one of the most interesting punk/hardcore acts around at the moment. If you were to…

Sennheiser to match donations as Mobmusic T-Shirt Day debuts!

Sennheiser Australia and New Zealand is proud to announce a powerful new initiative in partnership with Mobmusic T-Shirt Day and…

Mackenzie Maughan’s KISS & TELL: A ballad turned pop-rock anthem

Well, at least prepare to be blown away if you haven’t heard Haunted yet. If you have, you’ll know just…

Rhianna Fibbins and Hassall added to Geelong Beer Festival lineup

Local legends Rhianna Fibbins and Hassall join the mega Mountain Goat Live Music Stage for the Geelong Beer Festival, adding…

APRA AMCOS reports record $740m revenue, but live music sector still faces challenges

Despite this financial success, the organisation’s latest Year In Review report highlights ongoing concerns about the local live music sector,…

Knotfest lineup boasts BABYMETAL, A Day To Remember, Polaris

Knotfest, the destination festival brand curated by nu metal maniacs Slipknot, returns to Australia in 2025. The music and counterculture…

Golden Plains goes big with PJ Harvey and Fontaines D.C

Back for its seventeenth year, Golden Plains goes big for their 2025 dates, opening the second round of the Ballot…

Always Live expands program to bring 400+ artists and 100+ events to Victoria

Victoria’s biggest music event, Always Live, is returning with a lineup of over 400 artists and more than 100 shows…

Oasis add a third Melbourne Marvel Stadium show

Oasis have sold out all Australian dates on their OASIS LIVE ’25 world tour, produced by Live Nation, with all…

Second and final Melbourne show added to Bryan Adams tour

Responding to incredible demand for tickets across Australia and New Zealand, GRAMMY® and Academy Award-winning singer and songwriter Bryan Adams…

Jon Toogood shreds Shihad skin for alternative country album

It’s amazing to think that Jon Toogood has been winning over audiences for close to 40 years now. Having caught…

Empire of the Sun, Aurora and a secret headliner lead the 2025 Party in the Paddock lineup

Tasmania’s biggest music and culture festival, Party in the Paddock has dropped their biggest lineup to date, bringing in 2025…

35 years on, Sweethearts still have soul

For years, 35 to be exact, the Sweethearts have swung through stages across the region and around the world, sending…

UK pop icons Sugababes announce Australian tour this January in addition to Beyond The Valley appearance

Formed in 1998, Sugababes have crafted a legacy as one of the UK’s most successful girl groups of the 21st…

Want your band to join the Good Things lineup? The Band Comp is now open

With Good Things 2024 heating up sitting at 81% sold out in Melbourne on Friday 6 December, 76% in Sydney…

John Butler, The Cruel Sea and Bic Runga head Riverboats Music Festival 2025 lineup

One of regional Victoria’s most beloved summer events, Riverboats Music Festival 2025 takes place on Yorta Yorta country at Echuca-Moama…

Ska Nation International Music Festival announces venue change from Colac home

This morning promoters and organisers of ska-celebration event, Ska Nation International Music Festival have announced a major venue change for…

Knotfest Australia reveal 2025 dates

Returning for its third iteration, Knotfest Australia announce 2025 dates and reveal venues. The festival established by American nu metal…

Spontaneity drives the recording process for Custard on their latest double LP release

Despite 30 years of churning out catchy, driving tunes, the group, comprising of David McCormack, Glenn Thompson, Paul Medew and…

Additional shows for Melbourne and Sydney for the Australian Oasis reunion

After announcing a long-awaited reunion earlier this year, Oasis have revealed they will be making their way down under in…

Fatboy Slim is coming to Geelong

In a very special event for Australian fans, Fatboy Slim will be taking over wineries and venues across Australia in…

Not a Disney artist: Olivia Rodrigo is a dynamic, dynamite artist rivalling the best in live performance

Shades of purple, red and silver sequins swarmed into Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena for the first of four shows from…

 

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