Feel the Winter Blues

The Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival will take place late July

Karova’s got a Save The Date for their 13th Birthday Bash

July 23, 2004 was the date the venue opened its doors to the public. Fast forward 13 years, and here we are, with things kicking along nicely for the Karova as they continue to be at the forefront of live music in Ballarat.

Dan Sultan is a Killer, set to drop album in July

With the love for new single ‘Hold It Together’ still in the air, Dan Sultan has announced he will drop new album Killer at the end of July.

Illy Goes Big

You have to love a big tour, and hip hop favourite Illy is heading out for just that with more than 30 shows lined up with an emphasis on regional spots.

Ben Salter to play Castlemaine

As a founding member of Giants of Science, The Gin Club and Wilson Pickers, Ben Salter goes alright.

Hugo Race and Michelangelo Russo

John Lee Hooker was born in 1917, becoming known as the ‘King of the Boogie’ and one of the blues greats.

The best of Josh Pyke is here

With five Top 10 albums and four ARIA Awards, it’s fair to say the time is just right for a ‘Best Of’ album from songman Josh Pyke.

Drop Bass Birthday Bash

Drop Bass is dedicated to helping Bendigo’s music scene evolve.

The New Savages head out on the road with new EP

The New Savages will swing by the Criterion Hotel in Castlemaine and The Cally in Warrnambool this weekend before heading to Geelong’s Elephant & Castle Hotel on July 16 with their new EP, Baby Don’t Lay Lonesome, in their back pocket.

Courthouse Youth Arts are calling out for original musicians

With an aim of rejuvenating the live music culture, Courthouse Youth Arts in Central Geelong are calling out to original musicians to perform in an upcoming event in July.

The 2017 Listen Out Festival Line-up Is Here

The 2017 Listen Out Festival lineup has landed, and it’s pretty awesome.

The Tea Party Announce ‘Transmission’ 20th Anniversary Aus Tour

The Tea Party are returning to Australia for their national ‘Transmission’ tour, after twenty years to celebrate an extraordinary rock milestone which began in 1997.

Award winning artists Geoff Achison and the Justin Yap Band announce east coast tour

Teaming up after being asked to share the award for ‘Duo or Group of The Year’, Aussie Blues legend Geoff Achison, and young Melbourne outfit The Justin Yap Band are headed out on the road this winter on the ‘Another Mile, Another Love’ tour.

Grinspoon: Emerging from their hiatus to celebrate their debut album

Now 20 years since the albums release they are back from their hiatus to tour the album in its entirety for the first time ever

Ben Whiting: Private Island

There’s an immediate optimism and happy vibe that floods through the speakers as Ben Whiting’s ‘Dirty Hands’ plays. Using his…

Chris Cornell Tribute raises $1200 for beyondblue and IMPACT SRC

The tribute to Chris Cornell at The Barwon Club held on Sunday night was a massive success.

Winter Wild announces second round of artists to perform at Apollo Bay

A second round of artists have just been added to the line-up for Apollo Bay’s brand-new after-dark festival Winter Wild.

Vera Blue heads to Geelong with her single Mended

With her debut album edging ever closer, Vera Blue is heading out for a sizeable tour in support of new single ‘Mended’.

The event bringing the best local and international electronic music acts to Geelong.

Progressive, tech and trance music is set to arrive in Geelong

RUNK. on their diverse sound, laid-back attitude and an upcoming tour

With a mellow mindset, good laughs and hectic experiences, RUNK. are the unique band of funk infused rock, punk and rap hailing from South West Victoria. Coming together just over a year ago, the guys are quickly making a name for themselves in the music world.

Lloyd Spiegel to play Seaside this month

Acoustic blues guitarist and singer Lloyd Spiegel is playing at The Piping Hot Chicken Shop in Ocean Grove.

Mr Wilson and trying his hand at the rap game

After years of “looking for the job with the least amount of responsibility”, Chris Will’s life took a dramatic turn at the age of 21 when he discovered Australian hip-hop.

Listen Out: Kat O

We chat to Kat O ahead of her performance at Ballarat’s Babushka Bar on Saturday June 24.

Buxom Blues Quartet release their debut EP

Buxom Blues Quartet have finally released their self-titled debut EP this month – almost a year to the day from the band’s first rehearsal.

 

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