Totally Cool Totally Unicorn

Totally Unicorn has been put in charge of warming things up for Frenzal Rhomb on their upcoming tour, and we wanted to give a thumbs-up to the lads for their new initiative.

CIRCLE’s Radi Safi on sharing music with the world again

Sydney-based rock outfit turned production project, CIRCLE, has been MIA over the last few years. Following the success of their 2012 single ‘Fashion Me A Drum’, CIRCLE took an indefinite hiatus with singer Radi Safi confessing that they all just got busy with a little thing called life.

Ararat Live boasts three stellar shows

There are three stellar shows coming your way at Ararat Live over the next few months.

All-star cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes are heading to Geelong this October

Punk rock super-group and cover band extraordinaire, Me First And The Gimme Gimmes, are heading out on tour and they’re stopping by Geelong.

Crooked Colours announce Ballarat show on 2017 national tour

The band has accompanied the announcement of their debut album release Vera next month with a string of tour dates across the country.

A Night with Lisa Miller

Next month she will perform the second of three gigs in the Birregurra Music Salon Winter Series.

Josh Pyke locks in massive Geelong show on national tour

The four-time ARIA award winning artist is releasing a greatest hits compilation titled Best Of, B-Sides & Rarities including two new tracks and a 12-date national tour.

Paul McKenna on his solo venture to the National Celtic Festival

2016 may have been the biggest year yet for The Paul McKenna Band – celebrating their 10th year together as well as releasing their fourth studio album Paths That Wind to immense critical acclaim and touring festival circuits and sold out shows worldwide.

Winter’s Eve at the Eastern

The Eastern in Ballarat will do their best to break the upcoming chill of winter with a big, hearty stew of a show on May 27.

Tim Hulsman on a record based on love’s complexities and an upcoming Geelong gig

After causing a lot of buzz with his 2014 release Dead Man’s Garden, Geelong based singer Tim Hulsman is back with his long awaited sophomore release Get Loved.

Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever on their recent EP, roughing it and plans of a debut album

In between local and international tours, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever (RBCF) have been killing it following the release of their most recent EP ‘The French Press’, with the band even managing to find time to film a quirky little music video for their latest single ‘Sick Bug’.

Gimme Shelter is the gig raising grocery funds for Geelong’s asylum seekers and refugee families

Gimme Shelter, Workers Club, Spinning Half and Diversitat have linked arms for Gimme Shelter.

Rock the Mole is back at Torquay raising awareness for melanoma

Running for its fourth year this year, Rock the Mole is the region’s biggest festival raising awareness and funds for melanoma patients.

Music Victoria has released 10 point plan to save live music in your town

Music Victoria has honed in on what makes Melbourne’s great live music scene.

Julien Baker heads to Karova

It’s not just Splendour ticket holders who will be able to enjoy the sounds of Julien Baker, with the Memphis songwoman announcing a generous amount of sideshows.

The Mae Trio set for Castlemaine show with new album

Take Care Take Cover is the new album from The Mae Trio, a contemporary folk outfit with a twist.

ARIA winner Clare Bowditch set for Castlemaine performance

All is okay, Clare Bowditch fans; a new album is on the way.

The Aston Shuffle are heading to the Inn for the Queen’s Birthday Eve Block Party

They’ll be bringing their partying ways to The Inn Hotel for its Queen’s Birthday Eve Block Party.

Toe To Toe On The Importance Of Discussing Politics And Bringing People Together

The honest and heavy messages spread throughout Toe To Toe’s latest album Rise Up make it an easy release to fall in love with.

Alice Skye, an artist with no shortage of inspiration or passion

Alice Skye is the modest and passionate Aboriginal Australian singer/songwriter from Horsham who, without the pairing of vocals and piano becoming her inspiration and focus from a very young age, actually planned to become the next Cathy Freeman.

Canadian legends Japandroids are heading to Geelong this winter

Japandroids have recently announced their much-anticipated Australian national headline tour, marking it the first since 2013.

Smoking Martha set for Geelong album launch at KUBU with four local supports

It’s undeniable that we all love a good Sunday session, I mean, what better way to come down from the excitement of the weekend than by continuing it?

Dolly’s Sister Vegan Cafe and Bar is celebrating its second birthday next month

Vegans rejoice! Your fave Vegan Café and Bar is turning two and is celebrating in the greatest way.

A night of all things house music is coming to The Deck next month

Get your grooving shoes on, because Music for the People is bringing the party to Geelong with the IN DA’ HOUSE event.

 

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