Meatstock: the Music and Barbecue Festival to sink your teeth into

Meatstock is the festival of your dreams. Combining all things BBQ and music at the Melbourne Showgrounds this April, there will be a plethora of meat, barbecues, beards and barbers, butchers, bourbon and plenty of beer, accompanied by many great live acts and events.

Narana Rocks for Reconciliation

Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre invites music lovers to come together and Rock for Reconciliation at this years’ Narana Unplugged III event to be held on Saturday June 3 from 12pm – 5pm at the Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Nashville Pussy, making up for lost time

More than twelve months on from the death of Motörhead’s legendary frontman Lemmy Kilmister, his life and legacy continues to be celebrated and cherished by his family and friends.

Hidden Intent on living it up, a European tour and playing every show like it’s their last

When Chris McEwen, bass player and front man of Adelaide’s favourite thrash band, Hidden Intent, says they’re hell-bent on incorporating their different musical influences onto their forthcoming second album – you’d better believe it.

This State We’re In #662

Industry updates from Music Victoria

At The Drive-In lock in 2017 Melbourne return

Having only graced our shores for Splendour In The Grass last year, At The Drive-In return Down Under with their new album in tow.

The project connecting Geelong musicians to their town and music icons

For several weeks now, the three emerging musicians have been working hard alongside their mentors in producing and recording a song about their home town.

Locals Hills Hoist to play Barwon Club this Friday to celebrate new release

Barwon Club are hosting another fantastic gig this weekend, with Hills Hoist headlining Friday night.

The Eureka is hosting a Thrift Shop party this Thursday for the bi-annual event

The bi-annual interparty is heading back to The Eureka Hotel this Thursday, and it’s sure to be a big one.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard announce new album, unleash 13-minute video

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have unveiled their tenth studio album.

Set Mo are heading out on tour with stops by Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong

Following the release of the club-ready EP, After Dark Vol.1 , Set Mo are heading out far and wide on an Australian and New Zealand tour.

Kit Warhurst: Colour Wheel

It’s not often that a drummer from a rock band takes off to start his solo career, but this is the case Kit Warhurst.

The Darkness on their return to Australia for sold out shows and a cricket match at Groovin The Moo

It takes some serious effort to remain relevant in a career that spans literal decades. Granted, they had a bit of a break in the middle, but British rock legends The Darkness still haven’t lost the spark they had when they first burst in to the international rock scene with their seminal debut Permission to Land back in 2003.

Pulp 110

Hey gang, welcome back to yet another edition of Pulp, where I blather on about the comics I’ve read and somehow turn it into an appealing yarn.

Mike McClellan on refining his art and living his life through song

Like a fine wine, long-time singer, songwriter and acoustic music legend Mike McClellan is only getting better with age. “I certainly think I’m singing better than I ever have.”

Tracks: Geelong, the travelling pop-up program for young writers

Are you a young person with a passion for writing? Want to be the next George RR Martin? Got an exciting tale to tell? Well, Express Media have a mega opportunity for you.

Stamp Out And About: When Food Is Not Your Friend

Intolerance is NOT the latest trend on the catwalks of Milan. Anaphylaxis is NOT a lifestyle choice. That sh*t can be a one-time party trick.

Record Low

Opening late last year, Castlemaine’s Record Low is dedicated to the music lovers in the region. Forté chat to owner Kate McDonald.

Pistol Pete’s Food N Blues is the Southern feast you’ve been looking for

It’s the only place in the Geelong region where you can taste, smell, hear and actually feel like you are right in the middle of the Southern States.

Too Heavy To Hug #661

Whilst this Ne Obliviscaris (NeO) news may be a couple of months old, it somehow managed to fly under my radar.

A little bit about Carl Barron’s show Drinking With A Fork

Cracking up crowds for 23 years and making over 300,000 Australian’s cry from laughing so hard on his last tour, Carl Barron returns at his brilliant best with his brand new show ‘Drinking With A Fork’.

Burger Inc are donating 100% of tomorrow’s takings to the Good Friday Appeal

BurgerInc are back again this year for a good cause, donating 100% of the days taking on Thursday, April 13 to the Good Friday Appeal.

Our five picks for the Bluesfest sideshows heading to Melbourne

For those who can’t make it to Byron Bay, there’s still a chance to see some of the impressive acts hitting our shores. We put together a little bit of a list of who we’d be seeing and the acts generally heading to Melbourne.

Slumberjack: Fracture EP

While you’re likely to have heard title track ‘Fracture’ on triple j by now, wow, Slumberjack have so much more to offer than that. Don’t get me wrong, ‘Fracture’ is a great track, but there are many more worthy of your attention.

 

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