Pixies add two intimate sideshows to their Australian tour plans this month

These shows are set for Friday, 15 November, at Melbourne’s The Croxton, and Wednesday, 20 November, at Sydney’s Liberty Hall….

Multi-instrumentalist and producer, Jaron Jay joins Lawrence debut Australian tour

Frontier Touring have announced local talent, multi-instrumentalist, producer and standup musician, Jaron Jay as the exclusive touring support for the…

ARIA Awards reveal presenters and performers for 2024 ceremony

Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) reveals their stacked lineup of Australian and international presenters and performers for the upcoming 2024…

Grinspoon, The Rubens and The Rions lead LIV LOUD 2024 lineup

Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) is once again championing Australia’s vibrant live music scene with the launch of the LIV…

Ministry of Sound Testament takes over Australia, New Zealand and Bali in 2025

After incredible sold-out tours in 2023 and 2024, Ministry of Sound is journeying back to the underground in April 2025…

Tasmania’s ultimate arts and music event Dark Mofo will make a return in 2025

After taking a break in 2024 and offering only a slim selection of events, Dark Mofo has announced it’ll be returning for…

Simone Schinkel steps down as Music Victoria CEO

Music Victoria CEO, Simone Schinkel, has announced her decision to finish with the arts advocacy organisation at the end of…

California’s Shannon & The Clams come back to Australia

Garage-psych pleasers, Shannon & The Clams of California, will be bringing their West Coast cool to Australia’s East Coast this…

Geelong songstress BELLA DEER releases Surf Coast -inspired singled ‘Shipwreck Coast’

Geelong’s own glorious vocal-viking BELLA DEER returns with new Surf Coast-inspired single, ‘Shipwreck Coast’. Leaning into her ambient pop atmosphere,…

DZ Deathrays embark on a gigantic regional tour

Australian rock heavyweights DZ Deathrays are hitting the road with their Weekend Warriors Regional Aus Tour starting in February through…

Port Fairy Folk Festival announces 2025 Future Folk Musician Development Program

Are you a young artist wanting to make a break into the music industry? Now is your chance to live…

APRA AMCOS and Australian Guild of Screen Composers (AGSC) 2024 Screen Music Award recipients revealed

Composers were recognised for their contributions to the screen and film industry last night at the 2024 Screen Music Awards….

Yours and Owls add Brad Cox to lineup, announce 2025 venue

They promised more to be announced and they weren’t wrong! Yours and Owls Festival have this morning name-dropped another artist…

Grime icon Dizzee Rascal set to return to Australia this February

UK music icon Dizzee Rascal is set to make a return to Australia as part of his upcoming We Want…

Lake Street Dive join Live At The Gardens

Roundhouse Entertainment, in conjunction with Frontier Touring, are bringing acclaimed five-piece band Lake Street Dive to Australia in March 2025…

Ziggy Alberts announces regional Australian Tour in support of highly anticipated seventh studio album, New Love

Following the announcement of his upcoming seventh studio album New Love set for release in February 2025, dreamy singer-songwriter Ziggy…

The states best artists, festivals and venues were highlighted last night at the Music Victoria Awards

Music Victoria has revealed the winning artists, venues and festivals at the 2024 Music Victoria Awards in a star-studded ceremony…

Tyler, The Creator returns to Australia with Lil Yatchy and Paris Texas

Tyler, The Creators’ The Chromakopia: The World Tour will make its way to Australia and New Zealand in August and…

Metallica are coming to Australia

Metallica has confirmed that its record-breaking M72 World Tour will be coming to Australia and New Zealand in November of…

Iconic synth-pop legends New Order are touring Australia in March

New Order, known for their influence in the post-punk and electronic music scenes, will perform in Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, and…

Irish country-pop singer CMAT to play headline shows in Melbourne and Sydney

Roundhouse Entertainment and MG Live have announced this morning that Irish country-pop, rising star CMAT (Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson) will be…

Ballarat celebrates the 170th anniversary of Eureka Stockade with Shane Howard and Emma Donovan

A pivotal moment in not only Ballarat’s gold-mining history but in establishing the Australian political system, the Eureka Stockade is…

Sennheiser to match donations as Mobmusic T-Shirt Day debuts!

Sennheiser Australia and New Zealand is proud to announce a powerful new initiative in partnership with Mobmusic T-Shirt Day and…

APRA AMCOS reports record $740m revenue, but live music sector still faces challenges

Despite this financial success, the organisation’s latest Year In Review report highlights ongoing concerns about the local live music sector,…

 

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