We have your plans sorted for tonight thanks to Geelong sludge folk four piece

Since signing with the newly minted Coup de Cloud Recordings late last year, Jordan Deneka, performing under the moniker Deneka,…

National Celtic Folk Festival

Geelong City Market embraces Celtic spirit this weekend

Geelong is set to get an early taste of St Patrick’s Day this Saturday 14 March, as Geelong City Market…

Meats and Mastin: Get a slice of the sizzling hot inaugural AWM Bellarine Smoke-Off

At this point, beloved local winery, accommodation, and live music venue, Bellarine Estate know exactly how to pull in the…

Dry Cleaning confirm Australia and New Zealand tour including RISING appearance and Ballarat stop-in

UK art-rockers Dry Cleaning are set to return to Australia and New Zealand this May and June, bringing their electrifying…

All Rise: Melbourne Transformed into a Playground of Music, Dance and Radical Imagination for RISING 2026

From 27 May to 8 June, the city becomes a stage, a canvas, a pulsating organism as RISING 2026 unfurls…

SummerSalt Torquay 2026: Sun, Surf and Seriously Good Vibes at the Common

That was exactly the mood when SummerSalt rolled back into Torquay on Sunday March 8, delivering a full afternoon of laid-back grooves,…

Go back in time to the start of the Last Dinosaurs

It suggests that their health was in check, and their communities were distinct and lively. Whilst not nearing their end,…

The Darkness Bring The Glam, The Falsetto and the Firepower to The Forum

On Saturday 7 March, Melbourne’s beloved Forum Melbourne became a cathedral of glam rock excess as the British rockers delivered…

Peach PRC pulls the curtains back on Porcelain

Across the ARIA Album Chart topping, Manic Dream Pixie, and its ethereal anthems ‘F U Goodbye’ and ‘Perfect For You’,…

Elizabeth Riordan: Reclaiming “No Prospects”

Known for her work with major labels like EMI, Universal, Sony, and BMG, Riordan has carved a niche in music…

The Meltdown Joins the 100 Acres Festival Line-Up for a Soulful Celebration of Music, Wine, and Vibes

Get ready for a soul-soaked afternoon on the Bellarine Peninsula as the highly anticipated 100 Acres Festival welcomes Melbourne’s own…

Laufey is coming back to Australia

A favourite for Australian fans – Laufey returns to Australia and New Zealand for a six-date tour. Two years on…

Port Fairy Folk Festival, F1 Grand Prix, Golden Plains and more major events and festivals are taking front and centre this Labour Day long weekend

From renowned multi-day music festivals, to the high-adrenaline adventure of the F1, and a major city celebration of the LGBTQIA+…

M. Ward Brings His Soulful Folk-Blues to Geelong for One Night Only

M. Ward’s music is a world unto itself — one where haunting vocals, intricate guitar work, and evocative storytelling collide…

Jet Age gets the anniversary tour treatment as The Superjesus head around the country

Australian alt-rock legends The Superjesus are set to bring their seminal sophomore album Jet Age across the country for a…

Permission to occupy space: Newton Faulkner extends his arms with new album

A breakout track that is fast approaching its 20 year anniversary, the Surrey songwriter has now shred his dreads and…

Melbourne to witness Beck’s live orchestral show

Australia is going to witness Beck backed by an orchestral this May as he brings his live orchestral performance to…

BARAKA THE KID drops album ahead of Pako Festa performance

It’s a huge weekend of Geelong’s own BARAKA THE KID. The hip hop artist has today dropped his latest album IF…

Locals Lounge: The Wildlings are winning over audiences across Central Victoria

In the Local’s Lounge this month is The Wildlings. The Wildlings are a Northern Victorian based indie-folk duo. Some of…

Here’s Your Chance to Take the Stage at Australia’s Premier Music Event, BIGSOUND

BIGSOUND, Australia’s most celebrated music industry event, returns for its 25th year, bringing together tastemakers, industry influencers, and groundbreaking acts…

Know all the words to Olivia Dean’s ‘Man I Need’? Now you can sing with a choir of hundreds at this event

“Tell me you got something to give, I want it” – Well Barwon Heads Hotel certainly have something we all…

Plan your day at Geelong’s biggest multicultural street party, Pako Festa

One of the most vibrant, colourful, and culturally-fuelled events on Geelong’s calendar is back this weekend, ready to celebrate the…

In Verses is another masterful entry for Karnivool

Few bands inspire cult devotion quite like Karnivool, and In Verses reminds us exactly why. Karnivool – In Verses Release Date:…

Built on Breakups, Powered by Friendship: Inside The Beaches’ World Tour Era

 In 2023, they soundtracked a generation of the gloriously wronged with ‘Blame Brett’, a stadium-sized scream-sing that turned frontwoman and…

 

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