ILUKA is changing the world, one pop song at a time

Sydney wayfarer ILUKA is where retro pop meets gospel soul, and is a name creating change the most powerful way she knows how.

Alternative new wave rockers The Avenue share their inspiration playlist

Melbourne four piece The Avenue’S recent EP, ‘NAMES’, jumps out of the speakers with all the ferocity of a panther.

What So Not on the album imprinting an iconic individualised mark on the electronic dance scene

One of Australia’s largest exports and highly respected EDM producer What So Not, formerly known for his collaborations with Flume, has taken a solo direction in his music career.

Nocturnal Spins A Block Party Featuring Wax'o Paradiso, Harvey Sutherland (DJ) & DJ JNETT

Melbourne Museum’s commitment to presenting the best live performances continues with the next instalment of Nocturnal.

The Southern River Band are heading to Workers Club

The Southern River Band are here, and they’re packing the soundtrack to the rest of your life.

Sanguine Estate Music Festival goes stronger and bolder

Becoming a popular feature of the region’s cultural year, The Sanguine Estate Music Festival is back.

Breabach showcase Astar

Scottish folk outfit Breabach will perform an afternoon show at Martians Cafe this Sunday as part of their current tour.

Dark Mofo 2018 first announce

This June, Hobart’s Dark Mofo is the place to be.

Thandi Phoenix drops her new single for that Friday feeling

Today she dropped her fun new single, the Rudimental-produced ‘My Way’, via Neon Records/Island Records UK.

The Brian Jonestown Massacre make their long-awaited Australian return

The band have extended their trip with dates right across the country, including some rare regional
shows along the way (Castlemaine!)

Cullulleraine Music Festival: Three days of live music, camping and community spirit

The fabulous Cullulleraine Music Festival is back again in 2018, and is just weeks away.

An all-inclusive festival is heading to Melbourne

All proceeds from the festival will go towards Alcott’s new Dylan Alcott Foundation and all of the artists involved in Ability Fest have donated their time.

The Loft are putting on a fundraiser for bushfire victims this Saturday

This event will see performances from Shane Howard, Cooper Lower, Nancie Schipper, Eddy Boyle & Tim, and The Likely Celts.

Little Boy Looking

Charlie Threads is another victim to the ‘out of nowhere’ success story syndrome.

Live Music Professionals Program 2018 Applications Open

Although applications have been open for a short time, they have been arriving hard and fast according to Sarah Deborre, the project manager of the Live Music Professionals Program.

Music Victoria have an important announcement to make!

The 2018 ‘Live and Breathe’ Membership Drive (19-29 MARCH) includes new member benefits, prizes and a whole heap more

Coastal Jam with Gold Coast producer Paces

We chat to Paces (aka Mikey Perry) ahead of the party.

Yoko-Zuna share their Top 10 list of Need to know NZ artists

After playing massive headline positions over the New Years period at the Rhythm and Alps Festival, the four piece are coming to make their mark on Australia.

Adelaide's bestest, Heaps Good Friends

Adelaide’s bestest, Heaps Good Friends, are hitting the road for their first ever national tour in support of their debut EP, Hug Me.

Europe are heading to Australia for the very first time

It’s the final countdown… to Europe’s first ever Australian tour.

The Good Lovelies are bringing their powerful harmonies to our shores

The Good Lovelies return to Australia in March/April 2018, launching their new album Shapeshifters.

Press Club present an album of blood, sweat and tears

If you don’t know Press Club, now is the time to start paying attention.

The Hornets are back at The Chicken Shop

If you need reminding who The Hornets are, here are a few hints…

The Hills Are Alive with the sound of music… literally

The Hills Are Alive festival is due to celebrate its 10th anniversary on the weekend of March 23-25 in picturesque South Gippsland.

 

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