Here’s the roundup of local breweries who won at the Australian International Beer Awards

For those in the beer industry, the Australian International Beer Awards is the night of nights, and it just went down last week.

Izzy Losi and the Auracles: The Only Constant is Change

It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from local band, Izzy Losi and the Auracles, and with this release their sound has matured. Another thing that’s a change from past releases (fitting we talk about change with the EP title), is the mesmerising depth of Losi’s voice.

Clowns: Lucid Again

It seems a little strange that you’d open a record with a six minute track, but if were talking about Melbourne punk collective Clowns new album Lucid Again, which we are, then it totally works fine.

This State We’re In #664

Welcome to Column #10 of ‘This State We’re In’ – something of a milestone! How goes it in Music Land? Pretty great, I hope.

The Deck Geelong

With fresh faces, a fully refurbished bar, taps primed and ready to pour, and a kitchen firing up the ovens, The Deck has had a major make over and is ticking all the boxes with what the new owners have in store.

Ms Bartronica , a nostalgic arcade bar experience

Mortal Kombat, Ninja Turtles and Street Fighter? Mario Kart, Smash Brothers and Golden Eye? A pinball revolution has hit Australia, and Ms Bartronica have come to the call, with all the above and more on offer with a combination of pinball machines and affordable drinks right in the heart of Geelong.

Ballarat Heritage Weekend: Exploring the mysterious side of Ballarat’s past

There’s no town quite like Ballarat, and the annual Heritage Weekend is back again to prove it. The final weekend of May is dedicated to celebrating the town’s unique landscapes, street-scape and history. Held in the heart of the CBD, the weekend will highlight the mysterious side of Ballarat’s past, focusing particularly on the 1950s.

Pakington Cottage; a reinvented favourite

After looking for opportunities to create a social enterprise in Siem Reap, Cambodia, mother and son duo James and Tracy Skilbeck decided to do something a bit closer to home.

CC:Disco! is bringing the party to UNO Danceclub this month

“Less chin stroking, more dancing” is the mantra of Melbourne Queen CC: Disco! And she is bringing that notion to UNO Danceclub once again.

White Rabbit White Ale wins best beer award

White Rabbit brewery’s White Ale has just been crowned ‘Champion Australian Beer’ and ‘Best Wheat Beer’ in the Australian International Beer Awards.

The Murlocs are heading to Geelong and Ballarat with a new album in tow

Alongside the news The Murlocs are set to release their third album, Old Locomotive, on July 28, a tour has also been announced to celebrate.

Grenadiers On Balancing Music With A Day Job, Tough Decisions And The Importance Of Band Chemistry

Jesse Coulter is feeling a little bit seedy. “I just woke up and tried to force myself through a hangover,” the Grenadiers frontman says. “We played a show in Brisbane at the Crow Bar last night.”

Single? Let’s Mingle

Awakening their inner matchmakers and tossing tinder to the side, Single Let’s Mingle invites you to Geelong’s Singles Party of the year!

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow

The time of year has come to brace ourselves, fellow Australians. Our stomach muscles have a rather large work out ahead of them, as the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow buckles up to hit the road.

Coolio, the ’90s icon on his hit track, rap today and being a gourmet chef

The ’90s was a time of high-top sneakers, velvet chokers, Tamagotchis, loads of denim and the most iconic rap song of its time, ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’.

Wolfmother on their most diverse album yet

After being thrown immediately in the spotlight due to their esteemed 2005 self titled debut release gaining over 1.5 million sales worldwide, it has been a crazy ride for Sydney act Wolfmother.

The Barwon Club is hosting a soul, funk, disco, rock n roll party next Friday night

Barwon Club have got all your musical needs covered next FridaY as DJs Marley, Eddie Example and Wallet Inspector will take you on a journey through the decades, spinning funk, soul, disco, rock n roll and of course plenty of classics.

Ballarat Blog #664

As cool southerlies start to chill locals to the core, hibernation is about to set in for many up here in the Rat. Do not despair however, as there are still plenty of shows worth getting out to see.

Pop Culture #663

The new season of Twin Peaks starts on Stan May 22nd with the first four episodes airing in a block, and it’s still safe to say we have no idea what’s in store.

Society of Beggars are bringing their new EP to Castlemaine, Bendigo and Warrnambool

With a healthy nod to ’90s alt-rock, Society of Beggars takes the best bits of old and mixes it with modern groove and goodness.

She’ll be Apples! World Cider Day celebration promises a day of warm winter fun

The Bellarine is set to host a massive under cover winter celebration – all in the name of cider, local fare and top musical talent. World Cider Day this June will see Wallington’s Flying Brick Cider House come alive with a fantastic array of food, cider, wine, beer, kid’s fun, as well as the biggest Tribute Show ever to hit the region.

Izzy Lozi and the Auracles on change, adult life and sticking to what she knows

It may have been five years, but Izzy Losi and the Auracles are bursting back into the music scene and are ready for all it throws their way.

The Barwon Club is hosting a hip hop/RnB night this Friday with all your faves

Some of the Barwon Club’s favourite party starters are gathering for a free night of hip hop and RnB nostalgia.

Grants support sound proofing of live music venues to the tune of $25,000

Applications are now open for the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Good Music Neighbours program.

 

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