Party your little Loch Harts out with Baked Beans

With a recent string of shows along the east coast and past festival performances at the likes of Kennedys Creek, Baked Beans are keen to get back on the stage and share some of the tracks from their sophomore record, due out soon through Flightless Records.

The new era of Ash Grunwald

Ash Grunwald will appear at Queenscliff Music Festival this November, during which he will also mentor newcomer Cooper Lower through the Alison McKenzie Mentor Program.

Hold//Fire release debut album

Hold//Fire return to the Barwon Club after a run of recent Geelong shows on October 25 to celebrate the release of The Space in Between, supported by The Wonder and Geelong alt-rockers Hiddenite.

The nominated artists have been revealed for the 2019 ARIA Awards

The countdown to the 2019 ARIA Awards in partnership with YouTube Music is on, with just seven weeks to go.

Tremorverse Records have released their second compilation album featuring Melbourne five-piece Diamonds of Neptune

We sit down with the band following Two’s release.

Bendigo Au Go Go #19

Bendigo punk rockers Dero have snatched musical victory from the jaws of defeat after a local brewery stepped up and offered its support to a gig left in limbo following an unexpected venue closure.

Land of Plenty Offer Plenty of Talent

Hip hop superstar, Illy co-headlines with Sydney coast boys, Ocean Alley, and are joined by Briggs, Alex The Astronaut, Slowly Slowly, Ocean Grove, and current ARIA number 1 record holder Tones and I, Eliott, DRMNGNOW, Jack Botts, Heard Instinct Collective, Pick of the Crop winner, Charlie Mccosh and straight fire sets from killer DJs.

Tennyson King is bringing all the energy back to Australia this November for the Bendigo Blues and Roots Music Festival

A high energy and mesmerizing live performer playing music that has the emotional sweetness of the blues with a rock and roll sensibility, this folk-rocker is definitely one artist you need to know about.

It’s a long way to the shop with This Way North & Tuck Shop Ladies

This tour will be like the Tour De France, but better because there are no bicycles, it’s not just for men and there will be lots of bloody great music. We chat to both bands ahead of the tour.

Octolbo rocks Colbo

Acoustic duo Milkwood, country and folk-rock group Taylor Project, singer-songwriter Alexander Biggs and his band, and rockers Clinkerfield will take to the stage from 4pm until late into the night.

Tourbus Entertainment is Geelong’s answer to a cutting-edge music store

Whether you’re searching for your dream guitar, need new drum skins, or just an affordable ukulele, the team at Tourbus Entertainment are here to help you.

Thandi Phoenix heads to Festival X ahead of her debut EP

If you don’t know the name Thandi Pheonix, it won’t be long before you do.

Wax’o Paradiso are hosting the Ballarat International Foto Biennale closing night party

With a penchant for Australiana psychedelia, they will be bringing their disco remixes to a one-off dance party amidst the art at The Mining Exchange.

Three years on and The Lost Lands continue to ignite the festival lover in everyone

From humble beginnings in 2016, to now celebrating their third year this November, the Lost Lands has become one of Australia’s leading festival for families, enabling people of all ages to share a wild and wonderful experience with each other, and engage positively with the best in music, art, installations, entertainment, food, and wine.

Beavs Got Talent returns for Season 2 this November

Five heats, one semi-final, and one champion – did I forget to mention over $3000 in prizes?

a day on the green brings Cold Chisel to Geelong

Cold Chisel’s Geelong performance will be particularly special, with supports from music legend Paul Kelly, Perth rockers Birds of Tokyo and Geelong alternative rock band Magic Dirt.

The Torquay Hotel is bringing The Amity Affliction to the coast in January

They’ve just released a new single in ‘All My Friends Are Dead’, a return to their heavier roots.

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day returns for 2019

All funds raised will help Support Act to expand the reach of its widely acclaimed Wellbeing Helpline and continue to provide crisis relief to artists, crew and music workers in need.

PREMIERE: Pretty Bleak make their presence know with debut single ‘Jawline’

‘Jawline’ is a defining effort and statement of intent.

Dancing Heads Music Festival returns with DJ sets from Cosmo’s Midnight and Bag Raiders

Following the success of last year’s sold-out, inaugural event.

Loch Hart Music Festival expands lineup with Alex Dyson, The Pretty Littles & Comedy Hour

It just keeps getting better and better.

Falls Festival have dropped their first round of sideshows

The first announcement of sideshows from this year’s delicious Falls Festival lineup are here to make all your troubles disappear.

Bluesfest announces first round of 2020 sideshows

For those who can’t make it to Byron Bay, there’s still a chance to see some of the impressive acts hitting our shores with the delicious sideshows that get announced each year.

For The Love is back for 2020 with the ‘Dusk & Summer’ tour feat. Hayden James, Gorgon City and Safia

The ‘Dusk & Summer’ tour will see the brand visit three beautiful waterside locations in Melbourne, Tweed Heads and Perth.

 

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