Kyle Lionhart by the numbers

Former Geelong son Steven Bailey has joined the club of band members who have stepped out with a solo record.

The ‘Go Set’ are ready to rock Irish Murphy’s

Recently wrapping up their European, American, and Canadian tour and dropping a new album – it’s your chance to see them up close and personal at Irish Murphy’s.

XE54 has announced a massive lineup for their Saturday nights

Melbourne’s brand new electronic music bunker XE54 has announced a massive lineup to kick off it’s first do this Saturday night!

Yeo is hitting up Geelong’s Workers Club

In celebration of the upcoming album Desire Path, Yeo is heading on a massive 11-date national tour with special guest Lonelyspeck and pop-up guests along the way, and he’ll be hitting up Geelong’s Workers Club on the way.

Hollow Everdaze’s cartoon mornings

Having shared the stage with the likes of The War on Drugs, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Wavves, the biggest and best moment has finally arrived for Hollow Everdaze.

From Florida to Ballarat, Jacuzzi Boys set to perform at Karova

All the way from Miami, Florida, the Jacuzzi Boys will be kicking butt around all over our east coast and sure to make Australia their second home!

Citizen Kay announces headline tour alongside his regional support tour with Illy

Canberra rapper Citizen Kay has shared details of the release of his new album, Belly of the Beast, alongside news of a national headline tour scheduled for later this year.

Head north-east to the Jazz and Blues Festival

The high country are proving to be quite the stalwarts in the festival scene. Now in its 28th year, The Wangaratta Jazz and Blues Festival will be showcasing the more than 300 artists over three days in Victoria’s north-east.

The 2017 Meredith lineup has landed

Thank you Aunty Meredith.

Colac band The Attics release debut album

Colac psych-pop outfit, The Attics, delivered their self-titled debut album this July.

Up the Guts II: They Gut Game

Welcome back, Up the Guts. The rockin’ regional road-trip is back with another bus full of amazing acts.

Release the Hounds release debut

Sydney hard rockers Release the Hounds kicked things off in 2010 with three key words in mind: passion, joy and volume.

Major Leagues are all loved up with the release of their debut album Good Love

With the likes of 2013’s ‘Weird Season’ EP and 2016’s ‘Dream States’ EP under their belt, the garage-pop four piece have this year emerged with their anticipated debut LP, Good Love.

Blind Man Death Stare

Melbourne punks Blind Man Death Stare will kick off an album tour at Brisbane’s Dead of Winter before enjoying a handful of shows in Forte territory. We chat to the guys ahead of their shows.

Sydney’s NYE in the Park reveals debut lineup

For the first time ever, Sydney creative event aficionados Falcona and party maestro Hot Dub Time Machine have created NYE in the Park, a giant garden party, which will descend on the glorious grassy fields of Victoria Park.

Dumb Punts on their journey up the guts

Returning this year is the Up The Guts National Rock and Roll Tour – the touring festival that heads right through the outback of Australia.

Motez has announced additional regional dates

Due to huge demand, Adelaide producer Motez has announced additional regional dates for his forthcoming national tour in support of his new single, The Future.

Ballarat Blog #670

The Murlocs make their way to the Rat on Saturday August 19. Their third album Old Locomotive has just been released and it has been described as blistering rock’n’roll with vintage hooks, twists and grooves.

Beyond The Valley announce first international act with ScHoolboy Q

Returning to Warragul’s Lardner Park on Thursday, 28th December, Beyond The Valley 2017 will wrap up in the early hours of New Year’s Day, after a whole lot of partying – especially with this U.S rapper on the bill.

Have your say in The Age Music Victoria Awards 

The Age Music Victoria Awards 2017 dates have been announced, with after party tickets on sale, and submissions are open.

Face the Music returns for 2017

Face the Music is back and bigger than ever with a slew of events and workshops to have you bursting with music industry knowledge for the 10th year in a row. A big milestone deserves a big party.

The Beautiful Girls are taking it back to the beginning

The last time we spoke to Mat McHugh, things were a little different. Firstly, the weather. Secondly, he was just about to embark on his High Up! Summer ’17 tour – a run of shows that had everyone in suspense.

Clowns announce spring tour AND are throwing their own Halloween festival with a killer lineup

Melbourne heavyweights are taking over. First hitting multiple venues over the country before finishing up at The Rev for their own music festival.

Kennedys Creek Music Festival returns for its eight year

A true highlight on the festival circuit, the headliners for this years festival include local favourites The Vasco Era who will be joined by the likes of Jonathan Boulet, Peter Bibby, Donny Benét, Ausmuteants, Chook & Moluck DJ’s, among many, many more.

 

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