Peaches, King Gizzard and The Triffids Lead Meredith 2016 Line Up

It’s time to pay Aunty Meredith a visit. The 2016 stint of the festival is final rearing its head with the line up officially out.

The Melbourne International Film Festival is Bringing Some of the Best Undiscovered Films to Regional Towns

Known for its ability to highlight some of the best independent and premiere-fund supported films to the Melbourne audience, the Melbourne International Film Festival is hitting the road and sharing those films with fans in regional towns.

The Great Ocean Road is Getting a 15-Acre Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery

In sweeter news today, Surf Coast locals will soon be getting a brand new chocolate and ice cream joint in the form of the 15-acre chocolaterie and ice creamery.

Alex Lahey Announces National Tour, Locks in Ballarat and Birregurra Shows

Upon the release of her debut EP, Melbourne indie/pop songwriter Alex Lahey has announced her first national headline tour.

Strawberry Fields Unveils Second Round Lineup For 2016

Following their whopper first announcement, Strawberry Fields have added even more acts to their 2016 bill.

‘Wild’ author Cheryl Strayed cuts to the chase on life, people and writing

Cheryl Strayed once said, ‘the best thing you can do about life is to tackle the mother-fucking shit out of it.’

What’s on Ballarat?

Owners Anne and Richard Alexander have really decked the place out. The venue is spacious and the food is totally brilliant with many options served.

Chance the Rapper, Hot Chip & Sticky Fingers Lead First Beyond the Valley Line Up

After months of anticipation, Beyond The Valley have revealed their first round lineup for 2016, capped off by none other than hip hop hero Chance The Rapper.

Cosmic Psychos, Dorsal Fins and Rat & Co Lead Kennedys Creek Festival Line Up

It’s a highlight on the calendar year for those who love a boutique vibe, great music and beautiful surroundings

The Hard Aches Announce New EP and National Tour

Following their recent national tour with Tired Lion, The Hard Aches have announced a Melbourne show to celebrate their new EP.

Ms Bartronica Opens This Friday in Geelong

Opening this Friday, Ms Bartronica is set to change the way Geelong locals perceive going out.

Killing Heidi Reunite for First Show in 10 Years for Third QMF Line Up

The ’90s nostalgia continues with the news Killing Heidi are reforming for the 20th installment of Queenscliff Music Festival.

Blues News #645

Sleepy Hollow has the Wayne Jury Four playing at the end of August.

The Rumjacks Announce New Album and Largest National Tour Ever

Sydney band The Rumjacks just dropped their third studio album, Sleepin’ Rough, through four | four.

Screaming Females

For 11 years now, Screaming Females have amazed crowds worldwide with their high-energy punk rock shows, touring extensively to the point that they have played in every state in America, with the exception of Alaska.

Mumford & Sons: Johannesburg

British indie-folk rock band Mumford & Sons released their EP Johannesburg on June 17 this year.

Thy Art is Murder @ Barwon Club

I haven’t been in a band since I was about 18, and that was only a dorky power-metal band complete with plastic Viking helmets, so I really didn’t feel qualified to review a band as good as Thy Art is Murder.

King Of The North

After extensively touring their debut album through 14 countries in the last two years, King Of The North are back, touring Australia to celebrate the upcoming release of their new album ‘Get Out Of Your World’.

Melbourne Guitar Show Rundown

For lovers of guitars and music masters, there’s an event happening in Melbourne this weekend you may want to get yourself to. Held at the Caulfield Racecourse, the Melbourne Guitar Show is a celebration of the stringed instrument, with various performances, workshops, lessons and special offers.

Geoff Achison

Award-winning Blues-Rock musician Geoff Achison is set to release his first studio album in almost a decade, Another Mile, Another Minute. The self-taught Melbourne-based musician accepted an offer to relocate to the U.S back in 2007 to perform and work, and has continually returned about twice a year.

Black Tusk

Swamp metal isn’t the most glamorous genre definition to shape your musical career.

My Echo’s Brenton Perry Talks the State of Live Music

People involved in Australian  music  in any way, shape or form must support our beloved live venues before  its too late. But none more so than the artists themselves.

Melbourne Music Bank is Changing the Lives of Emerging Musicians

It’s been two years since the Melbourne-based eclectic, indie singer Heloise was crowned the winner of Melbourne Music Bank with her winning song ‘This Is Home’ and she is yet to look back. As an opportunity for emerging original artists to get a foot into the industry, winning the competition was the ultimate kick start for Heloise’s career, with the release of her single scoring airplay on Triple J, ABC Radio and over 100 community radio stations throughout Australia.

The Geelong Local Creating an Avenue for Fellow Creatives

Have you ever come across a woman on a mission? Well, creative talent, community pioneer, mother of two, and business owner Laura Van Noordenburg is what she would look like.

 

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