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….

Glass Beams smash through glass ceilings on EP Mahal

In actuality, it’s only been three years, which is an incredibly standard timeframe given the rigorous touring schedule that the…

Melbourne Youth Orchestra plays special concert in Bendigo

Under the baton of the dynamic and inspiring guest conductor, Carlo Antonioli, Melbourne Youth Orchestra take on a fiery new…

Busta Rhymes announces first Australian tour in 10 years

With his unique flow, marked by complexity, humour, and inventiveness, Busta Rhymes has become one of the most recognisable voices…

Japan’s HEY SMITH announces debut Australian headline tour this November

Japanese punk/ska band HEY SMITH are making their debut Down Under for a headline tour this November. They will be…

Country music gem, Lee Kernaghan returns to regional Victoria

Renowned Australian country music star, Lee Kernaghan is gearing up to play huge career defining shows this July.  Before jetting…

Glass Animals head back to Australia this November

Grammy-nominated, Platinum-selling British band Glass Animals announce their forthcoming Australian tour, bringing the heat waves to Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney…

Stars are rising in the Bellarine

The Bellarine has long boasted excellence. From the award-winning wine region as carried by Bellarine Estate, Scotchmans Hill, Jack Rabbit,…

The Presets join Live At The Gardens

Roundhouse Entertainment have this morning announced Australia’s powerhouse electronic duo The Presets will join Melbourne’s new outdoor concert series Live…

Spiderbait have announced a new Melbourne show this September with Private Function

The band will hit Melbourne’s Forum for two huge nights on Thursday 19 September (just announced) and Friday 20 September (sold out)….

 

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