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.

San Cisco: The Water National Tour

San Cisco are definitely the cool kids when it comes to Australian alt-pop, and have proved they sound just as good live, if not better, with their recent gig at Geelong’s Wool Exchange.

Splendour In The Grass 2017 Line-up Expands

Splendour In The Grass has expanded its juicy 2017 line-up

A tribute night for Chris Cornell is set to be hosted by the Barwon Club in June

May 18 marked the loss of a music icon and inspiration to many in the passing of Soundgarden lead singer, Chris Cornell. In honor of his legacy, the Barwon Club is hosting a tribute and thank you to the musician.

Dead West features White Bleaches, Baked Beans + more

The Karova, Ballarat has one blazes of a show for you this Saturday night, June 17, with their Cool as Clint Dead West bonanza.

This State We’re In #666

Victoria’s music scene has been put on the global map with the release of the Victorian Live Music 10 point plan.

Tastes of Central Geelong: Celebrating all things food in the region

Running from July 7-30, Tastes of Central Geelong is the foodie festival celebrating all things delicious in the region that will have you salivating. With 24 days of festival food, flavors and fun, Central Geelong becomes the ultimate food hub to indulge in all of your senses.

We spoke with Luke Biscan, Geelong’s resident muso

Forté chat to Luke Biscan, the UK born singer-songwriter with a voice that easily spans genres of alternative, acoustic rock, folk and soft rock.

Holy Holy on the cohesive sound and matured style of their new record ‘Paint’

Two years since Holy Holy’s critically acclaimed 2015 debut LP, captivating sold-out audiences across Australia, to London and The Netherlands and a complete band-restructure, the Aussie outfit are now back with a considerable departure from their previous sound.

BOO SEEKA is stopping by UNO for their regional tour

The space-soul-duo will head out beyond the metro areas this winter, giving fans a taste of the upcoming album.

RUNK tour new single

Funk-infused rap rock outfit RUNK is hitting the road in support of new single ‘Rush Hour’.

The Murlocs hit the regional road

We’re getting the early word out that The Murlocs will be doing the rounds in support of their upcoming third album, Old Locomotive.

Geelong’s Workers Club Celebrates 2nd Birthday

And The Teskey Brothers will be headlining the birthday festivities at The Workers Club Geelong on July 23!

The Blues & Roots Music Festival is on its way

The Vine will host the next Bendigo Blues & Roots Music Festival showcase/fundraiser next month.

 

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