Casey Donovan on Off the Grid & Somewhere in Between

According to Casey Donovan, “music is a universal language”. If that’s true, then Casey’s new EP has a hell of a lot of different accents.

Steve Tyson & The Train Rex announce Victorian dates

Byron Bay-based singer songwriter Steve Tyson has announced three dates in Victoria

In Hearts Wake are heading regional in 2018

They’ll be hitting Ballarat, Bendigo, Warrnambool and Geelong on their travels.

Mile Twelve are beautifully walking the line between original and traditional bluegrass

Mile Twelve, the emerging Boston five-piece bluegrass band, had just finished a gig when banjo player Catherine (BB) Bowness picked up the phone.

Dragon celebrates April Sun in Cuba’s 40th anniversary

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of classic hit ‘April Sun in Cuba’, Dragon has announced another two special shows and will be bringing their hit to Gateway.

Sugar Mountain announce 2018 lineup

It’s time. With summer around the corner, Sugar Mountain – Melbourne’s beloved music and arts festival – is back, and it’s time to reveal another tantalising, boundary-pushing line-up.

Melbourne Music Week ZOO Laneway Party

Now in its fifth year, ZOO will take over the closing day of Melbourne Music Week with a 9-hour feast of live music, beat-makers, performances and visual arts

Grinspoon, Regurgitator, The Superjesus, Dallas Frasca & IV League unite for 2018 ‘Hotter Than Hell’ tour

And they’re coming to Geelong.

Memphis punk band NOTS make the Aussie trek

They’re loud, they’re unapologetic and they’re deserving of your attention.

Listen Out: Rigidy Rourke And The Love Dogs

‘Low Pockets’ has a dark and melancholy lyrical tone that draws a lot of influence from ’90s female artists such as Ani Defanco, Alanis Morrisette and Bjork.

Lee Kernaghan is celebrating 25 years of music

Lee Kernaghan is one of Australia’s greatest country artists, and with over two million albums sold nationwide, four ARIA awards and 34 number one songs, he is also one of Australia’s most successful music artists.

Living large with Jelly Mammoth

From the ashes of Mock Turkey and Sherpa Sherpa comes Jelly Mammoth, a Geelong band that knows a little something about rock and roll.

P!NK Announces 2018 Australian Tour

Australia’s favourite international pop icon is back.

Saskwatch speaks out on their career-defining album, downsizing the band and a new psychedelic sound

With the release of their fourth studio album ‘Manual Override’ and the announcement of a massive national tour taking them around the country throughout October and November, we chat to Liam McGorry ahead of The Mane Event this weekend.

Angie McMahon releases first ever single ‘Slow Mover’

The song is the first taste of Angie​ ​McMahon’​ s anticipated debut record, slated for 2018.

Neil & Liam Finn, Kasey Chambers and Josh Pyke lead Riverboats Music Festival 2018 lineup

Set in a beautiful natural amphitheatre next to the mighty Murray, Riverboats returns to the historic paddlesteamer town of Echuca-Moama with some of the most celebrated names in Australian music

Fiona Kershaw celebrates 20 years

Kicking off her tour at The loft, this concert is doubling as a beyondblue fundraiser.

Bec Sandridge on finding her way from soul-searching and busking the streets to sold-out festival slots

From busking the streets in Glasgow to gaining serious airtime on triple j, the sophisticated and entrancing Bec Sandridge has spent the last few years honing her craft and cementing her place in the music industry.

This One’s for Ted

TMG celebrate Ted’s 70th Birthday.

The Pleasure Garden returns

The Pleasure Garden should be at the top of your festival list this December.

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes

A few tickets are still floating around for Me First and the Gimme Gimmes at Geelong’s Barwon Club on October 11.

This State We’re In #674

Industry updates from Music Victoria.

Great Southern Land tour

Bedroom Sucks Records and The Adventure Handbook have put together the second instalment of the Great Southern Land tour.

Riverboats Music Festival

The line-up for 2018’s Riverboats Music Festival (February 16-18) will be announced on Monday, October 9.

 

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