New Zealand’s Shapeshifter are returning to Australia

New Zealand’s hottest drum and bass group Shapeshifter will be making their way back down to Australia and they couldn’t be more amped.

Bendigo Autumn Music Festivals reveals first 30 acts

Delivering a diverse line-up that spans many genres and includes a generous offering of 30 local and international acts with a little something for everyone.

The Mane Event returns, raising funds and awareness for mental health support

Celebrate life through a great line up of local and international artists.

Red Bee is explosive, atmospheric and energetic; continuously blowing the minds of their audiences

We chat with vocalist and guitarist Daniel Silk.

TOTO, Interpol + more announced for Falls Festival Sideshows

Showcasing a potent mix of global stars and fast rising up-and-comers, this anticipated range of shows will spread its tentacles throughout Sydney and Melbourne in January 2019.

Tumbleweed take a trip back to ‘92

We chat to drummer Richard Lewis ahead of the show.

Australia’s foremost maverick poet Peter Bibby returns with his second album

We chat to Bibby now as he lets us in on the sup and prepares once again for an Australian tour to celebrate his upcoming album, Grand Champion.

Courtney Barnett is performing at QMF

In terms of Australian artists who are killing it within Australia, but getting even more hype overseas, Courtney Barnett is one of the elite.

Melbourne Music Week has dropped first round of programming

This event that has fostered a reputation for turning some of the city’s most iconic spaces into immersive hubs of music, arts and culture

Five things you didn't know about The Fix Ups

“Hey we are a The Fix Ups from Melbourne and here are some secrets, real life adventures and anecdotes we’d like to share with you.”

The Lost Lands is one for the family…

The Lost Lands has a pretty simple but important remit: to be a truly family-friendly camping event that focuses on getting the young people in our lives to engage positively with the best in music and art.

Courthouse Youth Arts are hosting a free acoustic gig this Saturday

Come along, unwind and listen to some lovely music.

Clare Bowen is coming home

Taking a moment to focus on music and to share her new debut self-titled album with all her fans in Australia, we chat to Clare ahead of her homecoming theater tour.

Dead Letter Circus

With over 10 years under their belt Dead Letter Circus return for their fourth LP, which is also their first to score a self-title.

Michael Jackson: The Legacy Tour

Legacy is the world’s greatest tribute to the world’s greatest entertainer, Michael Jackson, and Hall is the star, travelling the World with this incredible show along with his live band and dancers, giving every audience member an experience that comes as close as ever to seeing the King himself.

The Superjesus celebrate 20th Anniversary of Iconic Album Sumo

Twenty years on from their platinum selling album Sumo hitting number two on the ARIA chart, The Superjesus are still as popular as ever.

Clowns are a punk band not bound by genre

In terms of punk music, it seems that so many bands try to carve their niche through labelling themselves with obscure genres.

Art VS Science, Stella Donnelly and more revealed for NYE on the Hill

Three days and two nights of bands, beers, and beautiful sunsets.

Alex The Astronaut announces The Space Tour

Overachieving Sydney-based singer-songwriter Alex the Astronaut (aka Alexandra Lynn) is heading out on national headline tour this November.

Hopkins Creek Music Festival returns for 2018

It truly is the place to indulge in a safe world for self-expression and exploration, connect to the music, the land and each other – oh and it’s BYO!

The Breizers are heading to Ballarat

There will be no riding on the horses here though, with the thrash funk trio announcing a sizeable tour to make up for the break between songs.

Bandmates Victoria takes over The Eastern

Performing will be 23rd of Elvis, The Creeks and DJ Oily Shoes.

This State We’re In #698

Industry Updates From Music Victoria.

Thundamentals Love Songs

Arguably Australia’s most positive hip-hop trio Thundamentals are set to release their fifth studio album I Love Songs tomorrow (Friday September 21), flawlessly capping off their ‘Decade of the Thundakat’.

 

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