RÜFÜS DU SOL have announced their biggest Aussie tour yet

Massive venues, massive tracks; it’s set to be the Aussie live music event of the new year.

Rach Brennan & The Pines are back with another pearler

Don’t just take our word for it, check out their upcoming gigs.

The Killer Queen Experience is coming to GPAC

You will swear you are watching Freddy Mercury come back to life!

Judah Kelly is having a real good time

We chat to Judah about the album, his shows and what’s next.

A free celebration of Aussie blues is happening this weekend

The joint will be jumpin’!

The Wombats… A Riesling to be cheerful

Sometimes we all need a Riesling to be cheerful – and if news of our favourite furry friends The Wombats returning down under this November isn’t reason enough, I’m not quite sure what is.

Pete Murray is bringing the summer vibes Geelong and Warrnambool

He’s back…

This State We’re In #700

Industry Updates From Music Victoria

Enjoy some piping hot tunes with Hey Gringo

Prepare to go on a trip with their memorable repertoire splashed with that glorious 70’s vibe accompanied by an energetic modern approach on the musical delivery.

The Maldon Folk Festival celebrates 45 years

One particular performance we are excited about is Melbourne folk outfit Rich Davies & The Low Road.

You know Gonzo and U-Bahn, but who's Moth?

Being the drummer in both U-Bahn and Gonzo, two of the hottest acts in the Melbourne gig scene at the moment, I genuinely don’t know how Darcy Berry has found the time for his own solo project.

Simmer Town is bringing hip hop/rap to the region

Heading to Castlemaine and Ballarat

Baked Beans are babbling into the BC

I remember coming home from school and eagerly looking in the pantry for some goodies and hearing my mum say, “Oh, there’s Baked Beans…” A statement to which my response was “piss off, mum.”

Let the good times roll on The Blues Tram

There’s a unique way to enjoy live music this year as part of the Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival and that is aboard The Blues Tram.

Geelong's first ever heavy and alternative day is coming

Ever heard a riff so heavy it felt like it would melt your face off? Well prepare for a whole day of it with Melted; Geelong’s first ever heavy and alternative day and night festival.

Five minutes with Callous

Guitarist Matt “Chooma” Tresize gave us a few words ahead of the gig at Musicman with Irish Death Grinders Abaddon Incarnate.

Alpha Female, Kailei Ginman, Launches Female and LGBTQI+ Inclusive Booking Agency

We love a good female empowerment story, so when we heard about a lone booking agent shaking up the music industry by establishing a female only and LGBTQI+ inclusive agency, we had to find out more!

The Living End on taking a leap of faith

It may have been 20 years since The Living End were talking about being a brat that talks back, but god damn, they haven’t lost the punk.

The Little Lord Street Band

Perth’s The Little Lord Street Band recently released their new music video for single ‘Waking Up Next To You’ and now performing as a duo, both Natasha Shanks and James Rogers go on tour.

The Cool Calm breezing through to QMF

Ahead of their appearance at Queenscliff Music Festival, the boys mull over the direction they’ve gone with their music since their formation in 2016.

Belinda Carlisle on celebrating 30 years since the release of Runaway Horses

As a former Valley girl, turned punk rocker, turned solo superstar, Belinda Carlisle has touched a lot of hearts in her forty years in the spotlight.

BAM is the newest addition to the Victorian music festival calendar

Kicking off its inaugural year on Anzac Day evening, this boutique family-friendly arts and music festival will be presented by Red Square Music.

1 Day until 2 Worlds Festival

Two worlds will be colliding this Saturday the 20th of October as the Märrma’ Rom Foundation fundraising event, 2 Worlds Festival, returns to The Old Paper Mills in Fyansford.

Loch Hart Music Festival is heading to the coast this November

Created as an opportunity to showcase local up and coming Australian talent and the very aesthetically pleasing Great Ocean Road (and all its treasures), this is a festival where you can unwind, escape the daily grind and give yourself a seachange, if only for the weekend.

 

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