Childish Gambino, SZA and more announce Splendour In The Grass sideshow dates

Splendour In The Grass tickets sold out in a matter of hours this year, so best not to wait around on these ones.

Skegss + The Chats are heading to Torquay Hotel next week

You’re gonna have a hard time trying to find a better night out than a crusty chicken shnitty, cold draught beer and live set from these acts.

The Splendour in the Grass Sideshows for 2019 are here

Grab a pen and start marking these in your diary!

Record Store Day’s strongest lineup of Aussie releases yet

Aussie music lovers will be treated to exclusive releases from the likes of music legends including Midnight Oil, Bob Evans, Johnny Diesel & The Injectors, and more.

Australian Music Vault opens new hip hop display

Melbourne’s Australian Music Vault has teamed up with several prominent industry figures to launch a new display celebrating the past, present and future of Australian hip hop.

Batpiss are heading to Ballarat

Of all the things that occur once a year, Batpiss touring is one of them.

Here are a few things to do this Easter long weekend

The Easter long weekend is fast approaching, and although staying home living off chocolate for three days may sound appealing, we have some events that will make you ditch the crème egg coma.

Industry updates from Music Vic – April

Well, the massive news we’re celebrating is that the Federal Government is committing over $30 million in Australian music funding as part of the upcoming budget.

The Chats are back

“ALL I WANT, AND ALL I NEED, ALL I CRAVE IS A GOOD PUB FEED”.

The Drop Bears announce new single for Christchurch shootings Charity

Melbourne’s successful punk rock band, the Drop Bears are proud to present a new single, with all proceeds being donated towards the victims and families of the Christchurch mosque massacre.

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

 

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