There’s a Blues Explosion coming to Furphy

The planets have aligned in the blues universe and Australian legends of blues have come together for a local event that will surely satisfy all your live music needs.

Dean Lewis: Australia’s new favourite voice to sing along with.

Sydney’s Dean Lewis shares the story of his debut album, A Place We Knew, as well as the evolution of his live performance and the challenge of competing against himself in the industry spotlight.

City Stars in Song

Three well-known Australian musicians have mentored three local unsigned solo performers and a band as part of Connecting Song, with Geelong as the star.

Stonnington Jazz Festival 2019

Stonnington Jazz Festival returns in 2019 with exceptional performances by some of Australia’s finest musicians performing cabaret, afro-beat, bebop, spiritual jazz, trad jazz and more at the festival hub, Chapel Off Chapel, and other favourite local venues.

Celebrate Good Friday with a Carpark Jam

If you can’t eat meat then come feel da beat this good Friday, for under thirty dollars.

Bendigo Au Go Go #6

There’s nothing wrong with having the blues this Easter, so hop to it!

Hellions Hell of a Tour

Now four albums in, sold-out shows across Australia and the UK for their ‘Opera Oblivia’ World Tour last year, stand-out sets at Unify Gathering two years in a row and ARIA nods, it’s crazy to think Hellions emerged at a time where the heavier music scene in Australia was on the out.

Calling all Victorians in the live music industry who want to build their business!

A golden opportunity awaits.

William Crighton embarks on his first headline solo tour

In April, Crighton is bringing these gothic re-imagining’s of rural Australia on tour again, this time trying it out solo for the first time for a stripped back and intimate series of performances.

Geelong’s well-loved Famous Will drops debut

We chat to Frontman Will Gardiner.

Young Henrys present Best Served Loud

A string of FREE monthly gigs showcasing the best in local talent, in some of our favourite venues, throughout the great state of Victoria.

Nathan Seeckts and his journey to The Heart Of The City

Fitting to the music’s Americana sound, the journey to Nathan Seeckts’ new album, ‘The Heart Of The City’ has been a grassroots affair.

Music Victoria announce 2019 ‘Advocate, Support, Create’ Membership Drive including new member benefits, prizes and more!

Over a span of ten days Music Victoria will begin their 2019 membership drive with huge benefits and prizes for new and returning members.

Geelong’s well-loved Famous Will drops debut EP

Featuring nine captivating songs, Famous Will takes us back to the time when all music had meaning

Applications are now open for the Live Music Professionals program

With applications now open, venue owners and managers, band bookers and independent promoters are encouraged to apply for the free professional business development program.

You Am I are bringing their Spinal Tap covers show to Ballarat

Catch them at Karova Lounge in Ballarat on April 10

Splendour in the Grass announce juicy 2019 lineup ft. Chance The Rapper, Childish Gambino and homegrown psych-rockers Tame Impala

The 19th annual Splendour in the Grass returns to its forever home at North Byron Parklands from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 July, serving up one of the biggest and boldest music and arts moments to hit your calendar in 2019.

Lambys are changing the way you ‘Sunday Sesh’ forever

You’ll still be able to get 10 Mario Karts deep and pull out your best moves until the light of death hits you in the face at close.

Bendigo Autumn Music Festival cancels inaugural event

Festival organisers say ticketholders will be refunded by Tuesday April 2.

Karnivool announce The Praxis Tour 2019

They’re back.

Looking for a turntable?

Here are two turntables we’re loving at the moment.

Sydney’s Hot Potato Band is a serious vibe

Starting out as a wandering musicians from Sydney and turning into one of the regions hottest brass-pop bands, the Hot Potato Band are the next discovery for fans of Fat Freddy’s Drop and Snarky Puppy.

The wholesome, humble Little Quirks

See Little Quirks at National Folk Festival over the Easter long weekend, 18-22 April 2019 in Exhibition Park, Canberra.

Bendigo Au Go Go #5

The first of next month is no April Fool’s Day for renowned Catfish Voodoo frontman Julian James.

 

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