JOY.

Most 17 year olds look forward to turning 18 purely for the chance to go out with their friends and spend a night they’ll later regret, but for JOY.

Charlie Owen Q&A

Charlie Owen and Tex Perkins have paired up again and are heading to a venue near you, more accurately, they’re heading to Workers Club in Geelong. Ahead of their show, we had a chat to Charlie about getting back together and performing.

Guy Sebastian

Since entering our TV screens as the first Australia Idol winner back in 2003, Guy Sebastian, has forged a career on honesty, passion and success, where others may have otherwise fallen by the wayside.

On the Road with Fergus Linacre (Kingswood)

Kingswood are one of the many bands who have mastered the art of touring, and sharing his knowledge with your lucky selves, is Fergus Linacre. As part of the Telstra Road to Discovery Masterclass Series, Fergus will be going live at 8pm with some secrets to the biz in his class on ‘Touring and Live Gigs’ alongside Anita Nedeljkovic and Daniel Sant.

Lorne Film Festival: Director Darren Markey

Lorne Film is more than just your average festival. In its third year, it is delving into the world of stunning local and international feature films, shorts, live readings and a forum. Designed to be the next step in the evolution of the Australian film industry, it has been titled ‘Making Waves’ as it brings together our nation’s creativity with the beautiful surf coast.

Jackson Firebird

Jackson Firebird are back with their highly anticipated second record, Shake The Breakdown. Guitarist and vocalist Brendan Harvey (or ‘Harvs’ as he is better known) is basking in the sunshine on Williamstown Beach as we begin to chat about the new release.

Skipping Girl Vinegar

The sheer power of showcasing at Melbourne’s roots festival the AWME (Australasian Worldwide Music Expo) is phenomenal.

Boy & Bear

Boy and Bear have become a familiar face in the touring scene. It’s their shtick and they do it well.

A Dedication to Chrissy Amphlett

Chrissy Amphlett is a legend for many, and it would be hard to find an Australian who says otherwise. She owned the stage like no other and unfortunately her time of doing so was cut short. Honouring her memory in two shows is Michael Stangel.

You Am I

Having just played the Barwon Club, we sat down to chat with You Am I about their new album and how things in the biz have changed.

Last Dinosaurs

There was a time for most of us growing up where The Strokes had some sort of impact on our lives. Listening to the crooning of Julian Casablancas as he matched the heavy guitar in ‘Reptilia’ gave it’s fair share of epiphanies to the young teens who sat in wonder. For Last Dinosaurs, The Strokes were the catalyst that started it all for the band.

Montaigne Q&A

Triple j may have unearthed Montaigne into the world, but everything she’s done has been a result of her pure determination to succeed and passion for what she does.

NaranaFest: Yirrmal

Narana means “listening and learning”, and at this year’s NaranaFest, held by the Narana Aboriginal Cultural Centre, locals are able to do this by embracing the exquisite sounds of Indigenous music.

Love Ludie

Love Ludie creator, Jenna Hutchison and I meet on a perfect candle making day. The wind is hot, the kind felt at the peak of summer but it’s only spring. If anything, the 34 degree temperature is almost too hot for candles.

Sal Kimber

Sal Kimber is busy mixing her new record Southern Lights with renowned producer Shane O’Mara as we begin to chat about her upcoming appearance (with The Rollin’ Wheel) at the Bendigo Blues and Roots festival to be held over the first weekend in November.

Nicky Crayson Trio

Nicky Crayson is one of the finest jazz singers in the country. Taking influence from some of the greats including Billie Holiday and Betty Carter it’s helped Crayson develop a unique style to her performance.

Black Diva Power

The performances in Black Diva Power are a force to be reckoned with.

PHAKE: An Exhibition by Tanzy Vickers

We all have our ideas of how and what makeup should look like on someone. We’re too easy to judge when it comes to appearance, but Geelong born and bred make-up artist and photographer Tanzy Vickers is set to challenge everything you thought you knew about how appearance should be…

Melbourne Music Bank Winner: Jade Alice

Jade Alice is officially on top of the world. Combining her electro pop sound with acoustic troubadour notions from heroes such as Joni Mitchell, Alice is the 2015 winner of the Melbourne Music Bank competition.

MELBOURNE MUSIC WEEK – FORMER ROYAL WOMEN’S HOSPITAL HUB

Melbourne Music Week are renowned for pushing the boundaries. In 2015, the team have outdone themselves. The central locus and…

Aus Music Festival, Director Russ Goodear

There is a plethora of music festivals along the Great Ocean Road, and the Aus Music Festival in Warrnambool is the newest addition to line up.

Australian Movie and Comic Expo

The Australian Movie and Comic Expo (AMC, formerly known as Armageddon Australia) returns to the Melbourne Showgrounds this October.

Central Geelong Sidewalk Sales

The Central Geelong Sidewalk sales are on for another year on Tuesday November 3 and is set to be its largest to date, with over 200 businesses expected to take part in the shopping event.

Victoriana Gaye Q&A

Long before even hearing Victoriana Gaye’s music and the band’s imagery is enough to win you over, then as soon as the first note hits the air, you’ll be signing your soul away to them in no time.

 

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