You Am I are bringing The Who’s ‘Tommy’ to Geelong with special guests Hayley Mary and Sarah McLeod

ARIA Award-winning, acclaimed Australian rock band You Am I, will pay homage to one of their greatest influences, The Who, as…

Atlanta rapper J.I.D announces Australian headline tour

The Forever And A Day tour will kick off in Auckland, NZ on August 23, before heading to Australia for…

One Year of Living The Dream: Gus Unger-Hamilton on alt-J’s fourth album

After a whirlwind of seven years of album releases and what has been labelled an overnight success story, the band…

Lachlan Denton unveils third album ‘Furnishings’, documenting the songwriter’s shift from Music to Furniture making

As a songwriter, Lachlan Denton is mid-20 and going on 70. Poised with wisdom beyond his years, the Naarm-based musician’s…

Harry Connick, Jr. announces long-awaited return to Australian stages in December 2023

Legendary live performer Harry Connick, Jr. has announced his long-awaited return to Australian stages – for the first time in…

There’s a tribute to Kate Bush happening in Hepburn Springs this May

Kate Bush is one of the most unique and innovative artists of the last forty-plus years, finding fame at 19…

‘Chaotic in the best of ways’: Melbourne’s Terry release their new album ‘Call Me Terry’

Melbourne’s music scene boasts a revolving door of musicians trying to carve out a sound that’ll help differentiate them from…

Goin’ Up The Country: Stars & Bars Music Festival is the must-attend experimental whistle-stop tour of Heathcote

Off the back of its trail-blazing inaugural outing in 2022, Stars & Bars Festival returns to Heathcote in 2023.  Bringing…

Adelaide rock band Bad//Dreems announce Australian tour for June and July

Adelaide rock band BAD//DREEMS have announced they’ll be travelling around the country this June and July, rejoicing in the radiance…

Kate Ceberano announces second My Life is a Symphony Melbourne concert

Due to overwhelming demand, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has announced a second concert of My Life is a Symphony, celebrating…

Mild Minds announces debut Australian headline tour

Acclaimed electronic producer Mild Minds has announced a debut national headline tour this coming June/July, with support from edapollo. The…

Culture Club are heading to Australia with a greatest hits tour with Berlin

The Culture Club Greatest Hits Tour kicks off at Perth’s RAC Arena on 5 September, then heads to Sydney’s Qudos…

Watty Thompson is living his dream with affirming, joyous and inspiring debut album

When reviewing an album, the first listen is normally quite a manic process. Half the time your mind’s racing with…

The Southern River Band announce national tour for May and June

The Southern River Band have well-earned their reputation as the future of modern Australian Rock ‘n’ Roll. Between electrifying passion…

Catch some of the best live, local artists around Geelong with free street gig series Music in the City

Local bands, singer-songwriters and street performers will continue to captivate audiences across the regional city for an Autumn edition of…

Connor Morel’s gig-turned-musical-turned-existential-crisis ‘A Lovely Day To Be Online’ heads to Comedy Fest

Fresh from an impressive run at Adelaide Fringe Festival earlier this year, Geelong and Melbourne based actor, singer, writer and…

The unstoppable ’80s new wave band Pseudo Echo are coming to Geelong

After a three-year hiatus, Pseudo Echo return with an epic national tour to coincide with the release of the Ultimate double album &…

Immerse yourself in a dreamy tranquil wonderland with Coda Chroma’s third album ‘Dream-self’

There’s just something so magical about Coda Chroma. From the breathtaking vocals of Kate Lucas to the swirling layers of…

‘Still stuff for the diehards’: Mudhoney return for their first pub shows in the country since 2014

For the better part of 25 years, Mudhoney have honed in on a tried and tested formula. Distorted garage rock…

Laufey announces Australian headline tour dates for June

LA-based, singer, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) will make her Australian debut this June with shows in Sydney…

Travis Collins is bringing his ‘Any Less Anymore’ National Tour to Geelong

Eight-time Golden Guitar award winner, Travis Collins will celebrate the release of his eighth studio album, Any Less Anymore with the massive Any Less Anymore National Tour….

Áine Tyrrell announces Irish as F*ck Not Irish Folk Australian tour

Irish singer-songwriter Áine Tyrrell is breaking down the stereotypes surrounding her music and heritage as she embarks on her ‘Irish…

Splendour In The Grass announces full lineup for 2023

Splendour In The Grass is gearing up for one huge 21st birthday party, today revealing the enormous lineup with a…

Void Of Vision announce ‘Das Ende’ Australian tour for 2023

Melbourne metalcore heroes Void of Vision have announced their Das Ende Australian Tour set to celebrate their completed CHONICLES EP…

 

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