Three of Australia’s most accomplished and dynamic songwriters have created a beautiful self-titled album where gender and the role of women has never been made more clear

Dyson, Cloher and Stringers’ album has now dropped, so check it out and be sure to catch them throughout November.

Bendigo Au Go Go #20

It’s been a very long time between drinks for The Bridesmaid, who are playing their first show in two years at the Golden Vine early next month.

Eye on Fenn Wilson

Fenn will also be bringing his music to the stage in front of his home crowd this November, returning to the Queenscliff Music Festival, an area that, along with Ocean Grove and Clifton Springs, he spent a lot of time growing up in.

N.Y.C.K on a Wild Streak

Their stunning vocal harmonies cement the building blocks of their ballad, folk driven tunes, with arms extending into the electronic realm, and are the basis of their recent debut album Wild Streak.

Forté’s Guide to Loch Hart Music Festival

We’ve decided to put together a little guide to the festival with a little bit of help from festival organiser Jayden Bath.

Blues Boot Camp: Connecting you to music at BB&RMF

Whether it is through interacting with others in a creative way or finding an outlet for their creativity, Blues Boot Camp helps to discover the fun, joy, and pleasure that music and its community can bring.

A moment with Oliver Northam & The Elsewheres

Supported by his tightly arranged 6-piece band The Elsewheres, Oliver has built a name for himself as a prolific songwriter, arranger and performer.

Sugar, spice and everything nice: the perfect music festival recipe

What makes a music festival a success? These days you can find amazing line-ups in diverse locations all year round, so how does any one festival manage to stand out let alone sell out?

Gomez bring Liquid Skin to The Lost Lands

90’s British power band Gomez is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their second album Liquid Skin.

Coastal Jam returns to Lorne and Warrnambool this summer

During summer it does seem the coast is where it’s at, and when you see such events as the Coastal Jam it certainly reinforces that thought.

Conrad Sewell brings his ‘Big World’ tour to Geelong this January

He’s heading to Geelong’s Gateway Hotel on Thursday, January 30.

Golden Plains just dropped one helluva lineup for 2020

It’s a pearler.

APRA AMCOS are coming to Meet the Locals

The next instalment in The Meet the Locals series is set to take over Beav’s Bar Thursday 31 October from 5:45pm.

The Growlers are heading to the Torquay Hotel

The tour is destined to be a travelling circus of colour, movement and sound.

Matt Corby, Hermitude and Dune Rats announced for Party in the Paddock 2020

Bringing the beat and the magic back to Tasmanian music-lovers in 2020, Party in the Paddock have just revealed a massive lineup for their eighth edition next February.

Chitra is one of a kind

Drawing on elements of rock’n’roll, contemporary indie-rock, classic singer-songwriter, and a hint of blues and country twang, twenty-two-year-old local musician Chitra is taking the music industry by storm, making a distinct step forward in her musical trajectory with her latest and second single ‘A Kind’.

Riverboats Music Festival returns for 2020 with Bernard Fanning and Something for Kate

Nestled on the banks of the Murray River under the hot summer sun, some of the best Australian acts converge on Riverboats stage.

San Francisco: Where’s your disco? We sit down with Dom Dolla

Dom Dolla, the Melbourne-born house music producer, has created waves after delivering yet another hit single: ‘San Frandisco’.

Get ready to party at Teesdale Celebrates

Headlining the festival fun will be the eight-person Melbourne ska band Loonee Tunes, who will bring funky rhythms and a taste of Jamaica, that’s guaranteed to get punters up and about.

London Topaz announces headline show at the Evelyn Hotel

With a solid string of releases such as ‘Hideout’, ‘Your Eyes’, ‘Stay’, and the newly released ‘Back To Life’, London Topaz has caught the attention of dance music enthusiasts globally.

David Bridie will be bringing The Wisdom Line live performance to our region

David Bridie is one of Australia’s most prolific and respected songwriters, and his sixth solo album release The Wisdom Line is an immersive multimedia project exploring themes of Melbourne, asylum, home, the transience of our relationships, and trying to make genuine connections in an interconnected world where everyone is talking on their phones.

Kid Congo Powers takes on River Rocks Rehab

Congo and the Near Death Experience appear for two Australian dates this year, the RRR being their final show, so we thought we better sit down and chat with the absolute legend.

Kyle Lionhart: From the Beach to the Country

From Byron Bay busker to Nashville recording artist, the lion is taking over the pride, but what we want to know is, what’s the magical ingredient we’re missing?

The nominees of the 2019 Music Victoria Awards have been announced

Cast your vote now!

 

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