Industry updates from Music Victoria – May

With the federal election just around the corner, it’s exciting to see both major parties commit to supporting music with packages, and also bi-partisan support from the Federal Inquiry into the future growth and sustainability of the Australian music sector.

The sparkling On Diamond

Their self-titled debut album follows on from Lisa Salvo’s 2014 I Could Have Been a Castle, as a more collaborative project shaped.

Rob Thomas Announces Massive Chip Tooth Tour 2019

This will be huge!

The Chemical Brothers are returning to Australia

Hailed as their finest album since 1999 classic, Surrender, No Geography features the three blistering singles ‘Free Yourself’, ‘M.A.H.’, and ‘Got To Keep On’.

There’s a new festival coming to Shepparton

New event Land Of Plenty has announced its first ever run

The Lonesomes have dropped their EP ‘Paranoia Destroyer’

We sit down with Geelong born and bred vocalist and drummer Matt Callan of Queensland rockers The Lonesomes to discuss their new EP, Paranoia Destroyer.

Californian punk-rockers Thrice are making their long-awaited return

Doing something a bit different for this tour, Thrice are actually allowing fans to curate the setlist.

PBS announce 2019 Radio Festival

The charmers of PBS invite you to Work Your Magic, to help them keep Melbourne’s beloved music station dazzling and astonishing audiences for another year with the magic of radio.

The Petrel Hotel are hosting a night of the Oils

Quite simply, Powderworks is the most dynamic and energetic Midnight Oil tribute to be found… and they are coming to Geelong’s Petrel Hotel this month.

Dope Lemon announces first headline tour in three years

The side project of Angus Stone announced his return with brand new single ‘Hey You’.

The Barwon Club are hosting a Winter Solstice Festival

Using artists from the Geelong area, The BC team will create a space in the venue akin to mini art exhibitions, covering as many walls as possible with installations, banners, projections, glitch art and more for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Kings of Metal King Parrot are off again for a run of regional Victoria shows

From the unique rap-influenced aggressive vocals of Black Rheno singer, Ryan Miller, the beast mode of Frankenbok, the cleaner stylings of Mason and the true Aussie fuse of genre-bending stylings from the Parrots, newbies to the audience can expect a wild ride, particularly with their 2018 ARIA-nominated album, ‘Ugly Produce’ filling the set list.

Bendigo Au Go Go #8

Renowned local bluesman Bill Barber is back on the boards this weekend – and this time he’s not on his own.

Lash 78 unveil their debut EP

We sit down with local sister duo Lash 78.

Kim Churchill unveils new E.P. ‘I AM’

‘I AM’ is the first of a four-part E.P series, each E.P is written in a different location of Kim’s choice.

Melbourne after-dark pop darlings Ferla get personal

About all things personal, the album condenses a tumultuous year of Giuliano Ferla’s life into 39 minutes of music and lyrics. We chat to Giuliano Ferla ahead of their album tour this month.

There’s a new festival focused on stopping sexual assault & domestic violence

Full Stop Fest, a day filled with fourteen punk, rock and metal bands spread over two stages at the Bendigo Hotel in Collingwood.

Results are in: Pill testing saves lives at music festivals

Good news for the Aus music industry!

Nominations open for the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2019 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) signaling the beginning of the sixteenth year of the event providing a well-deserved platform for First Nation’s talent in Australia, raising Indigenous music to grand new heights.

Alice Ivy drops new video for ‘Close To You’, filmed in Geelong

Featuring her doggo Lexie…

The Lost Lands have dropped their juicy lineup for 2019

The festival for families and friends returns to Werribee Park & Mansion

Northlane announce the upcoming release of their fifth studio album, drop new single and announce national tour dates

The album, due to hit shelves on August 2nd, is set to be the band’s most personal statement to date.

Loch Hart Music Festival announces its return for 2019

Save the date!

Rob Thomas has announced his return to Australia

Oh boy. This will be huge!

 

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