Jack River announced as support for Florence + The Machine this January

Due to international scheduling conflicts, breakout US teen sensation Billie Eilish will sadly no longer perform in Australia in January next year.

Summer of music in Ballarat

It’s time to don the floppy sunhats and breezy outfits and head outside to discover the summer joys of the region.

Five minutes with Ballarat’s Ebonivory

A serious force to be reckoned with, they’ve landed a spot on Progfest’s lineup for 2019 for its 10th Anniversary Edition.

Basement Jaxx are bringing their orchestral live show to Australia in April 2019

Comprising magical re-interpretations of all the Basement Jaxx floor-fillers, as well as specially commissioned new work and a few surprises along the way, the show will also feature legendary Jaxx singers Vula & Sharlene Hector on powerhouse vocal duties.

The Drop is returning to Torquay in 2019

Save the date!

Crepes kick off their 2019 tour in Ballarat

It goes down at The Eastern on January 12.

Waax is heading to Ballarat in the new year

WAAX will kick out their latest single ‘Labrador’ and a whole lot more at Ballarat’s Karova Lounge on January 11.

Spend Boxing Day with Lambys

#NeverLambAlone

In Hearts Wake return for the Summer Setlist Tour

Wouldn’t it be great if bands could bypass nailing a setlist and let the fans handle it?

This State We’re In #30

Industry updates from Music Victoria

Malcura does it again

Malcura are out on the road and you’ll be able to catch them in Warrnambool at one of Forté’s Favourite venues, The Loft on Friday December 21.

Peking Duk are back for their biggest tour ever

So far…

Unify Gathering adds final band to 2019 lineup

Pridelands join a UNIFY lineup which already includes the likes of Underoath, Karnivool, In Hearts Wake, Taking Back Sunday and Every Time I Die.

Progfest reveals full lineup for 2019

Progfest is hitting Melbourne on January 26 2019.

Taking Back Sunday en route to Unify Gathering 2019

With the release of Twenty, a compilation of the New York alt-rocker’s biggest hits over their two decade tenure, frontman Adam Lazzara agrees it’s a time to reflect and to rejoice.

Get intimate with You Am I Under The Southern Stars

You Am I, one of the greatest rock bands christened under the Southern Cross, are still just as passionate about music as they were at the start of their 90’s career, with 2019 set to be a mammoth year.

Soccer Mommy is ringing in the New Year with Falls Festival

Last time Soccer Mommy – AKA Sophie Allison – was is Australia she took in a little tennis and beach culture while waiting to play at Splendour In the Grass.

Beyond The Valley Going Above and Beyond This Year!

The real ‘stars’ of this festival will be Canberra boys, Safia.

Music Victoria Cultivating the Careers of Women in the Music Industry

It’s all about finding the right people that need to get to that next point in their career.

John Mayer is bringing his world tour to Australia

His first tour down under since 2014.

Xavier Rudd is heading to Leura Park Estate

Some refreshing news for this scorching Friday!

By The Meadow returns for 2019

By the Meadow is back for its sixth edition and has shared details of its upcoming festival lineup in the Otways, namedropping three awesome local artists.

Three more sleeps until The Pleasure Garden takes over Catani Garden’s

This year is particularly special with the Garden’s bloom to the tune of FIVE distinctive and immersive arenas, each one playing host to a carefully curated selection of artists.

Mako Road dish up new video, melodic new EP and announce Aussie tour

To celebrate it all, the guys sat down and highlighted 10 of their favourite New Zealand bands right now.

 

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