Meet the Geelong music producer (and next big thing) triple j are frothin’ over

Music producer and Geelong local Daniel Modica, aka Tiber, is making waves in the industry after making his namesake public in 2014.

Claude Hay: Roller Coaster

Knowing Claude Hay’s music and its high-energy nature, having a release titled ‘Roller Coaster’ was a red giveaway for its contents. Opening with ‘Burn’ it’s a slow-starter that focuses more on the guitar riffs spread throughout and Hay’s singing – but things quickly pick up pace.

Stamp Out And About: Making Friends as Adults in 2016

“OMG, hello!”
Samantha spots me outside the Meet The Maker’s Market in Westfield. She comes towards me with open arms. Her smile makes me smile.

Reuben Stone: On busking, taking chances and his newest single

“I left Christchurch after the earthquakes in 2012, I had nothing left man. I moved to Australia and said ‘What am I going to do now?’ So I bought a battery powered speaker and sat on Swanston Street and started playing,” says multi-instrumental artist Reuben Stone

Sam Bramham; paralympian, prankster and now co-host of Sexpo

Sam Bramham has achieved a lot in life. He’s been a successful paralympian swimmer (in which he broke the 100m butterfly record at the 2004 Athens Paralympics), a motivational speaker, an author but it’s his pranks on those around him that get Sam smiling of simpler times.

Don Henley announced for A Day on the Green performance in March next year

Don Henley is heading to Geelong.

Vanilla Ice, Salt N Pepa, Coolio, Young MC and more are coming to Australia

The ultimate ’90s lineup is coming together for a huge Australian tour.

Popular online store the Vintage Marketplace has opened a Geelong shop

Vintage comes to Geelong.

Blues News 651

Wangaratta, Friday night, straight into it!
The Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival has come and gone for 2016, and some very wonderful musical experiences are now history.

“Five moments that have shaped my music career” – Tim Hulsman

Tim Hulsman on leaving home, learning about business, album tour Dead Man’s Garden, finding the right team and Alex Legg Memorial Foundation Scholarship.

Alister Turrill: A Toast to Better Times

For Geelong locals, the name Alister Turrill is a familiar one. And luckily we’ve been able to witness him grow…

Here’s what you missed from Something for Kate, You Am I and more at A Day on the Green

Here’s what you missed at A Day on the Green this weekend.

Get yourself tickets for you and a friend to attend Face the Music

What can we say, this is a big giveaway as there is so much going on at Face the Music this year.

Make history this Aus Music T-Shirt Day with AMIN

Wear your favourite Australian band t-shirt to support local music and kick down a new record for the most Aussie music shirts in one photo.

The Heartache State and charitable avenues

It’s been a little while since Nick Barker has felt at home with his music, but he’s found it in his new band, The Heartache State. Made up of Nick Barker, Justin Garner, Steve ‘Venom’ Brown and Michael Hubbard the band are now well underway with their second album.

Maxine Beneba Clarke and creating social change through literature

“With art people let their guard down. When you go to see a play, go to a music concert or open the cover of a book you’re ready to accept someone else’s story,” Maxine Beneba Clarke says of the power of art. It’s a notion that has drawn people to reading Maxine’s book, The Hate Race. A book which puts the reader in the mind and world of an African-Australian citizen growing up in the country and the racism experienced as a result.

Ginger and Tonic Head to Ballarat for Desperate and Dateless show

Like A capella and tragic dating stories? Well girl group Ginger and Tonic are bringing their gorgeous harmonies and catastrophic…

The Bronx Pressed Juices Revolution

Healthy living and eating out has had a facelift in Geelong, and co-owners of the Bronx Pressed Juices Jake Munday and John Kennedy are at the forefront. After opening their first store in early August, plans are underway for expanding with a Torquay location set to open later this month.

El Gordo

As you spill out onto the adjacent laneway after a night of tapas and sangria at El Gordo, it may take you a second to remember that you’re not in Spain after all, but Bendigo.

Flashback Fridays

The Eureka is coming back – and just in time for summer. Forté chat to the organiser Jordan Thulborn.

Here’s a rough guide to River Rocks 2016

For nine years, River Rocks has had the Barwon Club pumping with amazing rock’n’roll talent. And it’s not just rock bands on the line-up.

The infamous floating Christmas tree is back, and it gets lit up tonight

Geelong’s infamous floating Christmas tree makes its return with a magnificent “light up” celebration on Friday, November 11.

Jimmy Eat World reveal Melbourne show

Following up on their last sold-out run across the country, Jimmy Eat World are returning to Australia.

Sex Therapist Dr. Janet Hall Talks about Tips For Healthy Loving

“I used to say I was a jack of all trades and a master of none, and now I say I’m a master of to many,” laughs Dr. Janet Hall. It’s not hard to see why, the illustrious professional speaker is a clinical psychologist, hypnotherapist, motivational speaker and sex therapist – often consulted by media outlets on an array of topics.

 

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