Kim Wilde is coming to Geelong in November

UK pop icon Kim Wilde, renowned for her chart-topping hits and dynamic live performances, is set to return to Australia…

Tame Impala to make triumphant return to Australia for Deadbeat Tour

Tame Impala is back, and they’re bringing the party to arenas across Australia this October with the highly anticipated Deadbeat…

Groovin’ The Moo headed by hip hop legends

Groovin The Moo is bringing the heat to Lismore in 2026 with a dazzling array of musical talent that promises…

Punk is still “certainly an attitude”: TV Smith of The Adverts talks the British punk emergence, ‘Gary Gilmore’s Eyes’, and the bands lasting legacy

If you ever want to explore the intricate music scene web of genre inceptions, their pivotal pioneers, and their external…

Queenscliff Music Festival 2026 Artist Applications have now opened

The Bellarine’s most beloved multi-day music festival, Queenscliff Music Festival, has opened artist application for its 2026 festival. Their EOI…

Americana On The Bellarine Returns for a Night of Soulful Sounds Under the Twilight Sky

Americana On The Bellarine, returning for its fourth year on Saturday, 21 February 2026, promises an unforgettable evening of roots-based…

There’s a new micro music festival coming to Mornington Peninsula

Balnarring is gearing up for Peninsula LIVE: Pretty Snazz in the Nazz, a vibrant, free all-ages music celebration set to…

TV Smith Brings Punk History to Australia with ’77 Adverts on First-Ever Tour

TV Smith, the founder, singer, and songwriter of the legendary British punk band The Adverts, will tour Australia for the…

Golden Plains 2026 Unveils Set Times, MCs, DJs, and Paquita Gordon Replacement

Golden Plains Eighteen has revealed its highly anticipated set times for the upcoming three-day festival, taking place at the stunning…

Foo Fighters Announce 2026–2027 Australia & New Zealand Stadium Tour

Foo Fighters are set to return to Australia and New Zealand in late 2026 and early 2027 for their “Take…

Groovin The Moo is back for special one-off show

This special event will be part of Great Southern Nights, a NSW Government initiative in partnership with the Australian Recording…

RISING and ACMI team up for multi-sensory exhibition, Vinyl Factory: Reverb

In a bold collaboration that promises to immerse Melbourne in the culture of music and sound, RISING and ACMI announce…

Renowned Tasmanian chef Analiese Gregory leads Grampians Grape Escape programming

Australia’s beloved Grampians Grape Escape is set to return for its 2026 edition, bringing a vibrant celebration of food, wine,…

Indie-Con Australia & A2IM’s Indie Week to Celebrate 10th Anniversary with Exciting Global Line-Up and Early Bird Ticket Release

The highly anticipated countdown to one of Australia’s premier independent music industry events has begun. Indie-Con Australia and A2IM’s Indie…

Stars & Bars Festival Heats Up Heathcote in 2026: A Sonic Sojourn Like No Other

The Stars & Bars Festival is returning to Heathcote with an electrifying two-day celebration, set for Friday, 17th and Saturday,…

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings: More Evenings Beneath the Woodland Canopy

Now the road calls again. This February and March, the revered American folk duo return to Australia for More Evenings…

Josh Pyke Brings Landmark Songs to Regional Australia in 2026 Solo Tour

Josh Pyke is hitting the regional road. The Feeding the Wolves and Other Stories Regional Solo Tour will take Josh to…

Just a band? Maybe It’s Everything! The Rions on their road to success

After the dust settles, the quiet can feel just as loud. For The Rions, the comedown after Everything Every Single…

GLITCH Festival glides back into Melbourne with a groundbreaking electronic lineup

Following a spectacular debut in 2025, the internationally celebrated GLITCH Festival is returning to Melbourne for an unmissable one-night-only event…

Intuitive Day Out returns for a celebration of music, community, and connection

On Sunday, 15 March, from 1 PM to 5 PM, the Breakwater Hotel’s Beer Garden will come alive with music,…

Local’s Lounge with PAPRIKA

Get to know the multicultural mix of spicy city-pop band, PAPRIKA. The Japanese, Italian and Australian act have been building…

Finding comfort in Kisschasy

But time and lived experience reshape everything. After years of silence and soul-searching, the band’s return isn’t nostalgia-fuelled, it’s necessary….

Aussie Music Lovers, Get Ready! The Great Australian Songbook Live is Coming to Town

Hold onto your hats and your singing voices because this July, the Great Australian Songbook Live will hit stages across…

Beav’s Bar Takes the Crown as Australia’s Top Live Music Venue, with Lisa Mitchell Headlining a Special Free Show

Geelong’s favourite music haunt, Beav’s Bar, is hitting the high notes in a big way, becoming the proud recipient of…

 

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