‘It’s not all beards and kilts’: How the 2023 National Celtic Folk Festival has something for everyone

From June 9 to 12, the National Celtic Folk Festival (NCFF) will be returning in full swing, bringing the best…

AUNAI: First Encounter brings a night of experimental music to Kindred Bandroom this week

Fresh from releasing his fourth solo album Charango Unchained late last year, Melbourne musical melange, Argentinian-born songwriter Abe Dunovits has…

Live review: Knotfest Melbourne delivered a monster display by the masters of macabre metal

For 11 years now, Aussie fans have had to sit and watch Slipknot unveil mammoth lineups for their self-curated headliner…

Sleaford Mods announce Australian tour for May and June

Sleaford Mods have announced their long-awaited return to Australian shores off the back of their latest album UK GRIM. Kicking…

Coconut Shy is optimistic for the future on captivating indie-folk ballad ‘The Finest Day’

Flushed with charming introspective, unique and captivating lyrics and indie-folk soundscapes (a la Bon Iver), Melbourne-based Singer/Songwriter Coconut Shy (the…

Live review: King Stingray brought the joyful energy of a band that truly loves what they do to Live at the Bowl

Supported by Gretta Ray and George Alice, the show was a testament to the incredible talent and diversity the Australian…

Lightning & Rhinestones is the new alt-country day festival coming to Geelong in June

Geelong, get ready for a day filled with twanging good times, country-soul glam, and psych-guitar glitz at the brand-new Lightning…

jnr. contends with heartbreak in poignant pop ballad ‘Cruel’ featuring JËVA

Released on 4 April 2023, ‘Cruel’ is the stunning cinematic and mournful synth-pop offering from producer and songwriter Ben Siva’s…

Frenzal Rhomb announce Australian tour in support of their 10th album ‘The Cup of Pestilence’

Having well and truly mastered the art of punk rock with their 2017 ninth studio album Hi-Vis High Tea, Notorious…

James Reyne teams up with Ella Hooper for a massive Australian tour

Hooper explains, “When James came to me with this idea – I was like – hell yeah! I’ve always adored…

Forest Claudette announced as support for Ruel on his Australian 4TH WALL TOUR

Melbourne-based songwriter and musician Forest Claudette has just been announced as the support act joining Ruel on his Australian 4TH…

More details revealed about the Geelong Elvis Festival happening this year

In news that sees regional Elvis fans all shook up, the producers of the beloved Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth &…

Lime Cordiale announce second headline show in Torquay due to overwhelming demand

Having just announced a special local date as part of their Fantastical Country Club Experience, Lime Cordiale has added a second…

‘Utter chaos’: Knocked Loose delivered a visceral assault with riotous chanted singalongs at the Colonial Hotel 

Mannnn, Melbourne’s hardcore community has had it good recently. And when I say good, I mean really good. First, there…

Cub Sport announce their biggest headline Australian tour yet

Indie pop outfit Cub Sport announce their biggest headline Australian tour yet, hitting stages across the country throughout August and…

Lastlings announce Australian tour this June

These shows come fresh off the announcement of Lastlings Sophomore album Perfect World, which is scheduled for release on June…

Groovin the Moo 2023 adds over 90 acts to its festival lineup

They might be counting down the days at GTM HQ, but they’re doing some addition too, adding nearly 100 new…

You Me At Six announce Australian tour

The national tour will see the band play their first Australian headline tour in five years in support of their…

A music meets wrestling tour to a unicorn festival: 22 Victorian festivals happening in April

Where are all the Easter songs? Mr Cool Stuff over there in December has plenty of them, but with Easter…

The Hard-Ons announce new album and national headline tour

On the back of the crazy success of their last album – the 2021’s #4 ARIA Album charting I’m Sorry…

In a larger-than-life metallic gold jacket, Rod Stewart turned back time at a highly-anticipated day on the green in Geelong

The threat of chilly weather and a drizzle could not dampen the spirits of an excited crowd keen to relive…

Nominations open for Australian Women in Music Awards, celebrating the fierce talent of women in the music industry

Prestigious, empowering and entirely inspiring, the Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) returns for 2023, calling for women in music…

Astrodeath announce their first headline Australian tour for new album ‘Vol.2’

Astrodeath are primed, locked, loaded, and firmly in the hot seat after a few years, solidifying themselves as one of…

Lime Cordiale announce new headline show in Torquay this April

Fresh from performing at Wine Machine over the weekend and part way through their regional tour, Lime Cordiale have just…

 

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