The Triumphant D.D Dumbo Home Visit

Special local performances take place at Castlemaine’s Theatre Royal on March 8 & 9.

Ballarat is hosting a brand new day-long festival in April

If you’re in the mood for dancing and great beers, then head on down to the Eastern in April.

This State We’re In #658

Industry updates from Music Victoria

Bendigo Craft Beer & Cider Festival

It’s the flavour of the summer season, whether it’s bottled or fresh from the tap, you just can’t look past a delicious, cold beer. And you won’t be short of finding one at this years Bendigo Craft Beer & Cider Festival, where beer lovers will be surrounded with more than 100 beers and ciders to choose from.

A metal festival for Beyond Blue is going down this weekend ft DREADNAUGHT, Blunt Shovel + more

Get ready people for the first ever Beyond Black metal Charity Festival.

RocKwiz are heading on tour again this year with a few regional shows

Hosts Julia, Brian and Dugald will take the stage, plus the RocKwiz OrKestra supported by a large cast of musical legends and performers.

The 2017 Golden Plains set times are here

Get ready to hit The Sup’ for another installment of one of Victoria’s favourite festivals, because the Golden Plains set times are here.

The best places for Mexican around the region

Hola amigos! Here at Forté, we’re big fans of anything Mexican – sombreros, cactus, moustaches, maracas, tacos and tequila. With the weather cooling down, we thought we’d turn up the heat and round up the best places to taste the fresh, colourful, spicy Mexican flavours we all love. Olé!

UNO celebrates 2nd Birthday with international headliners

Everyone loves a birthday, and this March UNO Danceclub will be celebrating their 2nd birthday with a bang!

The Max reopens as The Deck tomorrow night after extensive renos

One of Geelong’s live music venues is set to reopen after months of renovations under new ownership.

Cheers to Ballarat’s Craft Beer Venture

Ballarat has claimed the title as the beer capital of Victoria with the announcement of a $1.2 million beer centre been created in the regional town to celebrate the rise of craft beer and brewing.

Northlane announce 2017 national tour with massive regional shows

Northlane will be hitting the road off the back of new music.

Sign this petition and convince Savage Garden to play Meredith

You know what’s better than belting out Savage Garden at your mate’s karaoke party? Belting out Savage Garden in The Sup’, that’s what.

UNO brings Young Franco to town

UNO Danceclub have owned it and are bringing young and infectious Brisbane producer Young Franco to Geelong.

Batpiss just dropped a single, a music video and tour dates

Only Melbourne could produce a band as raucous as BATPISS.

Corinne Bailey Rae on shifting themes, new influences and her first time down-unde

After over a decade making music as a solo artist on the world stage, it’s a wonder Corinne Bailey Rae hasn’t yet made the trip down-under. But come this April, she will be performing her first set of shows in Melbourne and Sydney, as well as a slot at this year’s Byron Bay Bluesfest.

Ewen Baker on his musical children, his fascination of sounds and sharing the stage with his parents

For someone like Ewen Baker, who has spent over 25 years as a touring musician, crafted a massive career as a solo violinist, as well as sharing stages worldwide with the likes of Archie Roach and many other esteemed musicians, one of the greatest joys is seeing that your music won’t stop when you do.

PNAU is heading to Geelong this month for what’s set to be a banger

They’ll be joined by Twinsy as support for a night that’s surely to be one to remember.

Ali Barter announces a bunch of regional dates with national tour

Ali Barter is back with a stunning new video ahead of a national tour.

Uncle Donut is officially open in Geelong after selling out on Sunday

Donut lovers of Geelong your prayers have been answered with a dedicated store for your dough-based treats.

The Undertones announce first ever Australian tour

Legendary Irish punks The Undertones are heading to Melbourne on their debut Australian tour.

Locals legends Residual set to play Barwon Club this Friday

After just releasing their sophomore EP Haunt (which debuted at #3 on iTunes Australia’s Indie Charts) Residual are back with another hometown show.

Boris The Blade: Warpath

The first noticeable difference between Boris The Blade’s first album The Human Hive and its follow up Warpath, is that the second is a lot clearer.

Taking Back Sunday

With a career spanning seven studio albums and being classed as the godfathers of the ‘emo’ movement, Taking Back Sunday have truly earned icon status. Now the guys are back with their new release Tidal Wave, which highlights a new sound and direction for the band. However, according to Adam Lazzara, the bands front man, Taking Back Sunday has never tried to fit into a particular genre.

 

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