BIGSOUND open EOI for First Nations Artist Pathway Program Goolwal Goolwal

Today, Brisbane’s premier music industry showcase, BIGSOUND have announced the expressions of interest for the Goolwal Goolwal program is now…

Nominations are now open for the Australian Women In Music Awards

Australian Women in Music have this morning announced that nominations for the 2026 Australian Women in Music Awards officially open…

Yours and Owls Festival Announces New 2026 Format: Wollongong to Become ‘Music City’

Wollongong’s iconic Yours and Owls festival is shaking things up for 2026, promising a fresh experience while staying true to…

The Beths brought their best to the Forum

It’s hard not to fall for their deliciously sweet signature indie rock style – whimsical, atmospheric, mood-altering melodic hooks, and…

The Veils are heading to Australia

Aotearoa New Zealand’s acclaimed outfit The Veils today unveil new Australian tour dates. This August, the band will perform exclusively…

DMA’s to play Live At The Gardens on national headline tour

Australian trio DMA’S has today announced an East Coast headline tour to mark their upcoming fifth studio album – set…

Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley team up for 16-date Together Alone tour

After their celebrated 2022 run, Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley are once again joining forces for Together Alone 2026, a…

Sofar Sounds returns to Melbourne

After a sold-out relaunch atop Collingwood’s Traincendence rooftop lounge in March, Sofar Sounds Melbourne is turning the city into a…

Piano Bar Geelong permanent venue to close

Geelong’s favourite spot for piano serenades, hit pop anthems singalongs, hen’s night, drag bingo, and a whole lot of dancing,…

Wolf Alice: How going back to basics allowed the band to bloom

The London rock four-piece have showered the headlines, stamped festival lineups, climbed the charts, and repeated their top dog title…

Darker Days Returns to Bright with Bold Brews and Alpine Revelry

Bright Brewery’s much-loved winter festival, Darker Days, is set to return, promising a weekend of craft beer, live music, and…

Katy Steele Unveiled: The Voice and Vision Behind Undressed

When it comes to defining our Australian music industry, a few characteristics come to light but none more than the…

Public Figures to play The Sound Doctor’s first all-ages concert

Angelsea’s beloved live music champions, The Sound Doctor, are stepping up with their first all ages show, co-presented with Amplify…

ALWAYS LIVE Announces Lorne for next Victorian Vibes pitstop

After a blazing kick-off in Ballarat last weekend, ALWAYS LIVE is turning up the volume once again—this time along the…

A photography exhibition celebrating Maton Guitars is heading to Melbourne

For eight decades, Maton Guitars have been synonymous with Australian craftsmanship and musical excellence, gracing the hands of icons from…

Violent Soho are back with a vengeance for Australian headline tour

Legendary Brisbane rockers Violent Soho are back. After a four-year hiatus, the band is returning to the stage for an…

Kym Alexandra Dillon powers the piano for debut album, Vendestiny

Kym Dillon is a name synonymous with excellence. The pianist, composer, and presenter is not only a celebrated artist in…

Jesse Valach Strikes Back: Blues, Soul, and Survival Collide in Stroke of Luck

Jesse Valach’s return to music is a triumph of spirit and sound, a celebration of resilience set to the pulse…

Winter Blues Festival drops second round of artists to huge 2026 lineup

One of the biggest regional blues events in Australia, the Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival is back for 2026 with a…

ALWAYS LIVE announces first lineup for Victorian Vibes this weekend

Coinciding with Record Store Day, ALWAYS LIVE launch the regional run of their live music pop-up series Victorian Vibes. Heading…

Detroit legend Danny Brown announces East Coast tour

Detroit’s most unpredictable export is heading back down under, with Danny Brown announcing a run of Australian dates this June…

Melbourne club icon to headline Geelong event next month

His name is linked to Revs, Interstellar, and even Fat Boy Slim. Trumpet player turned DJ, Luke McD will make…

Ed Kuepper celebrates 50 years of the exploding universe

Australia’s musical landscape is set to reverberate with the unmistakable tones of Ed Kuepper as he marks an extraordinary 50-year…

The Best of the Bee Gees Bring the “Greatest” to Geelong

Geelong’s Play House Arts Centre will sparkle with disco fever on Friday 15 May 2026, as The Best of the…

 

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