Hilltop Hoods are ready to rattle the keys to the Australian hip hop Kingdom

You can still get tickets their new show at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Friday, August 9

Canadian Gods of War Blasphemy are coming to Australia next month

We chat to Nocturnal Grave Desecrator and Black Winds; and Deathlord of Abomination and War Apocalypse ahead of their Aussie tour in July.

Bendigo Au Go Go #10

Our very own patron saint of the blues, Geoff Achison – along with his long-time cohorts The Souldiggers – is bringing his 25th anniversary celebrations with the band to town this month.

Meg Mac Episode III: A New ‘Hope’

The deeply talented powerhouse songstress, Meg Mac, has been making her way across the country on her sold-out ‘Give Me My Name Back Tour’ and if you were lucky enough to get a glimpse of her on stage, you will know she has a new mini-album coming out.

Melbourne bred progressive alternative rock juggernaut Circles are coming to Ballarat

Being at the forefront of the Melbourne scene, Circles are one of our biggest prog exports and now for the first time in a while, they will be hitting Australia with a headliner tour.

Here’s a few events to make the most of the long weekend

We’ve selected a few events to spice up your three days of freedom, whether you want to spend it partying or chilling out we’ve got you sorted.

Grapevine Gathering reveals a corker of a lineup for 2019

Round up your Pinot pals and Grigio girls for a corker of culinary delights and
beverages, whilst getting Merlot to the ripest musical talent on the vine.

The Engagement release powerful new single

The five-person ensemble from Melbourne have made themselves known across Australia and all over the world through their empowering pop/rock style that vibes well with people into One Republic, Imagine Dragons and Linkin Park.

Spilt Milk is bringing Khalid, CHVRCHES, Juice WRLD, Illy, Dune Rats & more to Ballarat this November

Tickets will sell out.

The Bennies are rockin’ the suburbs

The Bennies are back – well, almost.

Vance Joy, Peking Duk, Jack River and more launch solar investment initiative

The idea is the brainchild of Heidi Lenffer (pictured) from Cloud Control who was driven to design a strategy for touring in the era of climate change after she calculated how much touring costs the planet.

Queenscliff Music Festival 2019 announces its first lineup of international and home-grown hit makers

Returning for its 23rd year, the Peninsula will be soon see an eclectic mix of homegrown and international performers.

CJ Ramone is coming to Geelong and Ballarat this September

Best-known for his stint in seminal punk group The Ramones, where he played bass from 1989 to 1996 after taking over from Dee Dee Ramone

Applications now open for 2019 APRA Professional Development Awards

Held every two years, the APRA Professional Development Awards aim to create serious opportunities for emerging songwriters and composers.

The Bamboos release new single ft. Dan Sultan

This is just all kinds of yes.

Yours & Owls just dropped a huge lineup

And we mean HUGE!

Victorian duo This Way North release new single ‘Night Terrors’

Their new single captures the experience of night terrors, this often-indescribable feeling has been perfectly summarised in This Way Norths new single ‘Night Terrors’.

TGI Fridays get behind Australian music

Live music will be booked by entertainment solutions service, Generation, heralded by Marcus Knight who is himself an illustrious DJ, music producer, songwriter and also the director of Generation.

City of Melbourne is offering music grants up to $20,000

The grants are available to artists or organisations looking for support to deliver a project or residency.

Annie Bass on Control, her six-track debut EP

We chat with Annie about the release and her journey.

PREMIERE: Watch Ute Root kill a live performance of ‘Palace’

As part of the PBS Radio Festival membership drive, we’re stoked to share with you a video of Ute Roots soar through a performance of ‘Palace’ on the radio station’s popular Drive Live program.

There’s a real cool festival happening in June

You can pack your snow gear too because there’s some epic deals on Perisher Lift passes at prices only available to Festival goers.

Joe Bonamassa unveils east coast tour dates

Blues-rock guitar legend Joe Bonamassa is coming to Melbourne for one night only.

Deborah Conway and Willy Zygier to perform complete Bitch Epic on tour

Two epic albums, make one epic concert!

 

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