Absolutely everybody is covered on the gig front this April

April is a great time for going to gigs. The sweat of the summer has said goodbye, and the evenings…

Alt-country festival Out On The Weekend goes on hiatus

Australia’s cherished Alt-Country and Americana festival, Out On The Weekend, will take a pause in 2026. Promoter Love Police confirmed…

Augie March unpack their cash-cow hit album, Moo, You Bloody Choir

As the vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Shepparton-born, Melbourne-fostered Augie March, Richards and his band mates and childhood friends bass…

The Amity Affliction on moving forward

This time last year the band announced that they had officially parted ways with founding member Ahren Stringer, but behind…

Queenscliff Music Festival release early bird tickets for 2026

While the festival fever feels like is has only just settled from the mammoth 2025 which say thousands gather on…

Inside Interstellar Groove Festival for 2026

Victoria’s Interstellar Groove Festival is returning bigger and bolder than ever, with its 2026 edition promising four days of electronic…

Shedshaker Brewing celebrate a decade of craft beer and the Castlemaine community

Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Brewing is going gold for its 10th birthday, inviting the local community to join a celebration as bold…

Public transport is free for the whole month of April: Here are 10 spots to visit in Geelong using the free services

In an effort to keep the state moving as the rising costs of fuel put a pinch on the wallet,…

Bunnies, dragons, and bull: your guide to Bendigo Easter Festival

Since 1871, the Bendigo Easter Festival has been a cornerstone of community spirit, blending history, culture, and family fun into…

Kino Motel check-in to cinematic noir nooks on single ‘I’m Your Scene’

Since emerging in 2020, Kino Motel have carved a singular path between Melbourne and Berlin, crafting a sound they’ve dubbed…

Dark Mofo announces bold 2026 program with Candela Capitán, Princess Nokia and more.

The chills of midwinter are calling, as Dark Mofo 2026 unveils its adventurous and ambitious full program. For those in…

Celebrated Irish folk songwriter Grainne Hunt is playing in Geelong tonight

Music lovers, this is not a drill. Ireland’s celebrated queer nu-folk singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt makes a rare, one-night-only stop in…

Crate Diggers Rejoice: Castlemaine Record Fair Hits the Shedshaker Taproom

The Castlemaine Record Fair is rolling into the Shedshaker Taproom on Sunday 12 April, promising a day packed with rare…

BIGSOUND go big for first round of international guests

Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley is set to ignite once again as the Southern Hemisphere’s largest music industry event, BIGSOUND, returns from…

Wonder Mountain returns to Beechworth for a fifth birthday bash

Strawberry Fields’ beloved boutique sister festival, Wonder Mountain, is heading back to Victoria’s High Country this spring, ready to turn…

Khalid is coming back to Australian arenas for It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour

Frontier Touring and MG Live have this morning announced the return of multi-platinum selling global superstar, Khalid, to Australia and…

CresFest Returns to Creswick with a World-Class Lineup for 2026

A short drive from Ballarat, the historical town will once again transform into a vibrant hub of music, dance and…

Lana Karlay’s ‘Never Real’ Captures the Playful Heart of Teenage Yearning

Seventeen-year-old Australian pop artist Lana Karlay is back, and she’s shaking things up. Today sees the release of her new…

Geelong Youth Choir are hosting free singing workshops for students aged 8 – 18

The Geelong Youth Choir (GYC) is calling on young singers across the region to take part in We Sing, a…

There’s a huge three day music event heading to Anglesea

Anglesea is about to pulse with the unmistakable energy of live music as The Sound Doctor gears up for a…

EASAE Dives Into Vulnerability With Her Haunting New Single ‘Where Do You Go’

EASAE, a Los Angeles–based artist born in Buffalo, New York, has long enchanted listeners with her ethereal-indie sound, a luminous…

Cut Worms Brings His Eclectic Alt-Rock to Australia with Debut Tour and New Album Transmitter

Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Max Clarke, known under his moniker Cut Worms, is set to make his Australian debut this July with…

Record-breaking megastar Alex Warren returns to Australia

Grammy-nominated, chart-topping pop sensation Alex Warren is returning to Australia and New Zealand this August and September for seven arena…

Why Northlane’s Australian Tour Is Not to Be Missed

For over a decade, Northlane have been synonymous with fearless evolution in Australian heavy music. Three-time ARIA winners and internationally…

 

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