The Iron Maidens announce rescheduled 2020 Aussie tour dates

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The Great Australian Warehouse Sale is this weekend

Unfortunately due to you know what, Record Store Day has been postponed for 2020, but it looks like there’s still hope for getting some cheap wax next month!

Catfish and The Bottlemen have unveiled Live at Manchester Arena

Relive their live set, and ride out Corona, with Live At Manchester.

Dermot Kennedy just performed live on Facebook and our hearts are full

Honestly, what a voice!

Julia Jacklin, Didirri, Angie McMahon and more are playing a live Instagram music festival this weekend

ISOL-AID is a two-day live streaming festival running from 12 noon till 12 midnight on both Saturday 21st March and Sunday 22nd March with the aim of promoting unity and community.

The Music Industry have sent out an SOS with a new campaign

So, how can you help?

Kevin Borich teams up with Russell Morris for ‘Call A Friend’

This is a great project, and I’ll be looking forward to the finalised work.

Sydney’s Grenade Jumper release blistering new single ‘Heat Wave’

To celebrate, the band share five lyricists that inspired the track.

The Cat Empire have launched ‘Lockdown Get Down’ to help musicians

With music-lovers and musicians themselves on lockdown across the planet in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19, this initiative is all about directing people at home towards streaming more of their favourite artists.

Bluesfest has been confirmed for 2021

Bluesfest 2021 will run from 1 – 5 April 2021.

VIDEO PREMIERE: Melbourne’s Stonefox reveal melancholic video for ‘Lightning’

Lead singer Jenna Russo’s sultry tones, and raw emotion perfectly complement her wonderful skills on the ivory as she explores the intricacies of poisonous relationships.

In Hearts Wake release first new music in three years

We need some good news.

Bloom and Home House have been forced to close their doors

The ban was announced this morning during a press conference in which Morrison specified what constitutes an essential gathering.

Scott Morrison has introduced a ban on indoor gatherings of over 100 people

The new ban will pose a threat to restaurants, cinemas and pubs, and could see venues closing as a result.

Splendour in the Grass 2020 has been rescheduled

Splendour in the Grass 2020 is being rescheduled to Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2020 at North Byron Parklands.

Here’s a list of Aussie tours and local events that have been rescheduled and cancelled, thanks to Coronavirus

It’s no secret, coronavirus has derailed the touring industry in a few short weeks.

How to support your favourite bands and musicians during the Coronavirus crisis

It’s now that musicians needs us and our support more than ever.

Groovin the Moo has been cancelled for 2020

Oh our heart.

People are making coronavirus and quarantine themed Spotify playlists and we are living for it

We are living in crazy times.

Melbourne Symphony Orchestra keeps the music going by live streaming performances

In response to the ban imposed by the Victorian State Government, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has cancelled concerts between Monday 16 March and Monday 13 April.

Meadow 2020 has been cancelled

Set to take place from Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March 2020, Meadow 2020 has been cancelled as a result of the coronavirus.

Byron Bay Bluesfest 2020 has been cancelled

News just in, this year’s Bluesfest has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns following the recent government ban of large gatherings of more than 500 people, along with requiring 14 days of self-isolation for everyone entering Australia.

Wavves riding 10 years of King of the Beach

With glorious tracks ‘Green Eyes’, ‘Post Acid’, the title track ‘King of the Beach’ and ‘Stained Glass (Won’t Let Me Into Yr Heart)’ leading the charge, King of the Beach was the start of a new era for Williams, moving out of mums basement and into the recording studio with Dennis Herring.

Download Festival has been cancelled

We really hope you used waterproof eyeliner because this is very, very sad.

 

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