The Marcus King Band is coming to Melbourne

Described by countless publications as an “electrifying rock performer”, this is a great opportunity to see King and his Band in a smaller venue and is their only other Aussie show other than Bluesfest in Byron.

These New South Whales Punk Wave

They will be joining Julia Jacklin, Ecca Vandal, DRMNGNOW, Maddy Jane, Elizabeth and Clypso at the picturesque Grampians Music Festival 28 – 29 February 2020.

Say hello to Volta, the new and improved Karova Lounge

Slated to open at the start of February following major renovations, the live music venue will be Ballarat’s answer to sustainable arts and culture, showcasing talent and diversity in a clean approachable atmosphere, providing a dynamic space for people to socialise in a low-risk environmen

Five minutes with Derrin Nauendorf

Check out the album below and help Derrin celebrate his return to Oz at Pistol Pete’s, Geelong on Thursday, January 30.

Abbey Stone drops alluring new track ‘Say Anything’

Stone can single beautifully, and she does, each note lingering, stretched out in high pitches.

A Nice Day to go to the Pub returns for 2020

Those lucky enough to have gone last year might remember (but judging from the footage, many might not) killer bands, shoeys and schooners, and rubber thongs flying through the air.

Bohemian Rhapsody Gets Chocolate Coating

Bohemian Rhapsody gets an Aussie chocolate-covered makeover as 90’s powerhouse performer Adam Thompson of Chocolate Starfish puts his sweet flavour on the killer Queen classics.

Game, Set, Match… George Alice

We sit down with the young artist ahead of her upcoming performance on the Live Stage at the Australian Open this month.

Kingswood announce gigs in Geelong and Ballarat to celebrate long-awaited third studio album

To celebrate their new tunes, Kingswood are set to kick off their 20+ date tour at Geelong’s Barwon Club and Ballarat’s Volta in March before travelling nationally through April, May and June.

INXSIVE: Paying tribute to Aussie rock legends Inxs

If they can never tear you apart from the kick of INXS, then an excessive dose of rock, courtesy of tribute band INXSIVE, is definitely what you need this January!

Lambys are throwing a rockin’ Cold Chisel inspired Australia Day party

Coined All the Cheap Wine, this party will be headline by none other than Flame Trees – the ultimate Cold Chisel tribute act.

Sunny in Ocean Grove

We’re talking about the Melbourne nu-metal band Ocean Grove and the release of their third single, ‘SUNNY’, for their sophomore album Flip Phone Fantasy.

Bushfire Relief Gigs across the Nation

In the face of the devastation caused by bushfires across the country, the Australian music and arts community is coming together to support fire affected communities for a number of different events.

The best of Dragon

Australian pub rock royalty Dragon is back in 2020! This time it’s the 20/20 Tour, fuelled with the top 40 songs that you know and love in a glorious musical mashup over two 20 song sets which will be coming to the BC next month.

An Evening With Between The Buried And Me

We sat down with the North Carolina quintet’s lead vocalist and keys Tommy Giles Rogers, Jr.

Music at Torquay Cowrie Market

The live music creates an atmosphere that makes the ‘Cowrie’ vibe.

Meadow reveal second announce of acts featuring Angie McMahon

Taking place from Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March 2020, Meadow will also play host to Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Frankie Cosmos (US), Sheer Mag (US), Dyson Stringer Cloher, Elizabeth, Surprise Chef and the ‘forever young’, Youth Group.

The regional music community have stepped up to raise funds in light of the bushfire disaster

If there’s a good cause, then you will find musicians right at the front, turning their fans out for a fundraiser.

Good vibrations for the ‘bool

Prepare yourself for sensory overload.

elrow returns to Australia

The elrow family returns for another round of dance-floor theatrics and a carnival atmosphere this month when it takes over Melbourne Showgrounds on Saturday February 1.

The Beautiful Girls are bringing their laid-back and spacious folk-rock into The Torquay Hotel this Saturday

For a band celebrating a good 20 years in the industry, The Beautiful Girls are just as relevant now as they ever were.

Rainbow Serpent announces a one-day party in the CBD and a multi-day festival over Easter

A one-day party in the CBD and a multi-day festival over Easter surfaces in its place

Sienna Wild’s Top 5 indie artists you need to hear

Ahead of their Melbourne gig, we had the guys share the top five indie artists we should be listening to.

The Growlers At Torquay Hotel – Are You In Or Out?

Our Natural Affair with California bred, The Growlers, has only just begun.

 

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