BIGSOUND brings all the boys to the yard this September

Get ready to soak up some BIG energy and immaculate vibes with the announcement that the incomparable pioneer of Y2K…

The best festivals and event in regional Victoria this June

With the end of the financial year approaching and the tax man waiting in the wings, let’s strap in for…

Geelong Siblings Return For First Hometown Show in 30 years

Former Geelong siblings musicians George Hatzigeorgou and Irene Hatzigeorgou return to Geelong to play first show in 30 years. Having…

San Cisco return to Torquay, Ballarat, San Remo and Traralgon for the Under The Light Regional Tour Part Two

Celebrating their 2024 LP, Under The Light, San Cisco are heading on the road for a slew of shows in regional…

Cold Chisel announce 50th anniversary tour, headlining Red Hot Summer Tour

Cold Chisel revealed today that they will celebrate 50 years as a band with the “The Big Five-0” tour, playing…

ReSound rolls out across Ocean Grove this weekend

Geelong has always boasted a tremendous live music ecology, made up of specialised venues, iconic festivals, unparallel superstar talent, a…

RedHook are hitting the road for their ‘Breaking Up With’ tour

Fiery four, RedHook are coming to a town near you with their most infectious setlist yet. To celebrate their high-octane…

Geelong music industry titans team up to host casual networking event

Tired of the forced networking events with an agenda behind them, local music industry giants independent booking agency MCM Bookings,…

Catfish and The Bottlemen trip Down Under for September tour

With their new single ‘Showtime’ in hand from their soon to be announced fourth album, Catfish and The Bottlemen will…

Amy Shark is touring Australia and New Zealand this October and November

8 x ARIA Award winner Amy Shark, has today announced she is embarking on a headline Australian and New Zealand…

Queenscliff Music Festival announces 2024 headliner Michael Franti & Spearhead

The Queenscliff Music Festival is excited to unveil Michael Franti & Spearhead as the exclusive headliner for its 2024 edition….

Music Victoria and Live Music Office to host three industry sessions in Geelong

In collaboration with the City of Greater Geelong, Music Victoria will be running three industry sessions as part of the…

Relays, the fiery three-piece punk band straight out of Dja Dja Wurrung country, are touring

Drawing inspiration from punk legends like Dead Kennedys, Wipers, and Cosmic Psychos, Relays infuse their own raw attitude into every…

Live Review: Ben Howard brought his evocative melodies to the Palais Theatre Melbourne

On Saturday, May 25, 2024, the enigmatic Ben Howard brought his evocative melodies to the Palais Theatre in Melbourne. This…

Rock legends Crowded House announce Australia and New Zealand tour

Multi-platinum-selling rock band Crowded House is set to embark on their 2024 Australia and New Zealand Gravity Stairs Tour in…

FIRST LOOK: Marshall’s Elegantly Loud Major V and Minor IV headphone

Relying on the same high-quality and high-output modus operandi that has elevated the brand into the pantheon of iconic guitar…

ReSound Music Festival brings locals to the front for two huge days

Under the Live & Local program, which sees the council support the regions live music scene with events that showcase…

Premiere: Listen to The Grimwoods new single ‘Bats’ before its official release

The Grimwoods (Geelong/Djilang) have been promising new music, dropping one new single each year (sans 2022) since their 2019 inception….

Sarah Carroll drops another gem from her upcoming album, ‘The Artist Original’

Bellarine music darling, Sarah Carroll has today released a new single from her upcoming 5 July LP, NQR&B, track ‘The Artist…

The Animals The Farewell Tour: The Final Encore starts this week, with tickets to their Victorian shows still available

A pivotal band of the UK during the famed British Invasion, standing beside the fab four of The Beatles and…

Skegss share new single ‘Spaceman’ with music video ahead of national tour

Today signals the first new music from Byron Bay boys Skegss since their 2022 singles ‘Stranger Days’ and ‘December’. ‘Spaceman’…

Listen Out will return this September with a major hip hop lineup

Announcing dates and venues ahead of the lineup drop, Listen Out will head to Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, with…

LA’s Militarie Gun announces headline tour dates live in Australia

Los Angeles-based punk band Militarie Gun are hitting the road this June and July playing their first-ever headline shows in…

Ballarat songwriter David Grimson drops new single ‘I Don’t Want to be Afraid of the Darkness Anymore’

Ballarat’s own singer-songwriter soul David Grimson has welcomed a new song to his collection of stories and tales of life,…

 

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