‘Environmentalism, friendship, death’: Coda Chroma will be completely in the zone at Be Hear Now

Since starting her genre-defying music project Coda Chroma in 2016, this award-winning musician has shown no signs of slowing down. “I just…

The Wiggles announce arena shows and celebrate 100th album release

Bringing a revised version of their ARIA award-winning live act Wiggle and Learn BIG Show, The Wiggles will be heading…

Strawberry Fields drops lineup of DJ EZ, KiNK, TSHA and more

The Strawberry Fields lineup is here and it’s no wonder the festival creates such high-demand. In one of the most…

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock heads Jazz at the Bowl, announces Australian tour

14-time Grammy award-winning artist and jazz father, Herbie Hancock will be venturing down under for the annual Jazz At The…

Out On The Weekend expands into Ballarat and Korumburra

Out On The Weekend hits the road this October, taking the beloved western-fest from Williamstown into Ballarat and Coal Creek,…

Bells Beach Brewing is hosting Christmas in July

As the sweaters and scarves come out, the fires are lit and the mulled wine is boiled, it starts to…

Telenova share new single ahead of national tour

Melbourne outfit, Telenova unveil new single ‘Discothèque Inside My Head’, the third single from their 16 August debut album release…

BIGSOUND 2024 adds dozens of music leaders and performers to its lineup

BIGSOUND has announced its second wave of showcase artists and over 25 conference speakers and buyers set to join the…

Palm Tree Music Festival brings out Chainsmokers, Alesso for 2024 lineup

Following a non-stop tour of international instalments, the intercontinental tropical party is back for the second year running with a…

Ability Fest lineup led by Ocean Alley, ONEFOUR, Cub Sport and more

The Ability Fest lineup is here, after announcing yesterday it will host this one-of-a-kind festival at Alexandra Gardens/Birrarung Marr in Naarm/Melbourne on…

Double the punk: Between You & Me and Teenage Joans to head on regional Australian tour

Australia’s pop punk scene is screaming today as two hard-players, Melbourne belter’s Between You & Me, and Radalaide rebels Teenage…

Suzi Quatro announces 40th anniversary Australian tour

Having just been in the country playing a round of Red Hot Summer Tour shows, unapologetic rocker Suzi Quatro will…

Ability Fest is bringing its unique, inclusive experience back to Melbourne this October

In collaboration with Untitled Group and triple j, the Dylan Alcott Foundation will bring the unique, one-of-a-kind festival to Alexandra…

UK pop-punk act Busted are touring Australia this October

The tour kicks off on Wednesday 30 October at Melbourne’s Forum, then moves to Eatons Hill Hotel Ballroom in Brisbane…

Knocked Loose knock it out of the park with You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To

While genre peers Turnstile and Show Me The Body channel elements of indie, punk and alt-rock into their sound, giving…

Giddy for gigs? Here’s our gig guide for regional Victoria this July

I don’t believe I have ever been called babe in my life. The closest I have come is when someone…

Free Live Sports make imperfectly perfect sophomore album I’ll Fish When I’m Dead

There’s something so imperfect about Free Live Sports that makes them such an endearing listen. Their sophomore release, I’ll Fish…

“We’re honouring our Frogstompers”: Kingswood dedicate tour to their first born, Microscopic Wars

Their last twelve months have seen the fuel of their tour engine full to the brim with 180 shows jammed…

‘It’s a vital time’: Entries are now open for the Music Victoria Awards

The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on Thursday 24 October at The Edge in Fed Square, and will…

Viagra Boys add second Melbourne show to their Australian tour

With fans immediately exhausting presale tickets earlier this week, Frontier Touring and Penny Drop have just announced a second and final…

The Belair Lip Bombs jump on Jerry Can And A Van tour

Yours And Owls have announced their latest venture, Jerry Can And A Van; an 11-date tour of the East Coast,…

Farewell Pistol Pete’s Food ‘n’ Blues

Much like Robert Johnson, Pete Raimondo found himself at a crossroads last month when considering the lease renewal of his…

Torquay Hotel has a jam packed July of live music

June saw Bell Street venue, Torquay Hotel hopping with sold-out shows from Brisbane’s The Jungle Giant and their hits ‘Used…

‘I bloody love the Rat’: Augie March lead Ballarat’s stunning Be Hear Now music festival

“We’ve been going out to the Rat since the turn of this century,” drummer Dave Williams says, laughing in memory….

 

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