Black Hatt is looking for bands for its Battle of the Bands comp

Set to take place from June 23 across 10 weeks, Black Hatt is hosting a brand new Battle of the Bands comp.

Batpiss are heading to Ballarat and Warrnambool on national album tour

Lauded Melbourne act Batpiss are continuing to charge through 2017, announcing new music and a tour to keep the momentum rolling.

Swagger Music Festival drops 2017 lineup ft. Josh Cashman, Didirri, Kyle Lionhart and more

Swagger Music Festival has locked in a roots heavy lineup, with some standout acts taking to the stage amongst their beautiful festival location.

Apia Good Times Tour

The Apia Good Times Tour returns for its fifth year with another cracking line-up of Aussie gems.

Archer heads to Warrnambool and Castlemaine

Songman Archer has dusted off Australian Country Music Hall of Famer Mike O’Malley’s ‘My Little Sweet Aussie Sweetheart’ for his latest single, recorded straight to tape.

The Drowsy Maggies, in it for the music

Sweet vocals, gentle harmonies, fiery fiddle playing and a swinging rhythm section is what you get when you see the styling of four-piece The Drowsy Maggies.

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.

Ian Moss heads regional

Ian Moss is on tour with his 1989 classic debut Matchbook in his road kit, and it’s such a beautiful thing.

James Southwell Sessions

Earlier in the year, SMH wrote a piece on blues guitarist James Southwell in which he recounts playing one of B.B King’s guitars on his new album, The Dockside Sessions (Where the Wind Blows).

Loose Tooth, Jade Imagine + Baby Blue are heading to Castlemaine for one hell of a gig this Saturday

If you’re feeling the cold of late, this gig will be sure to warm you up, with three acts each deserving of a headline spot.

The Sporting Globe is throwing a ’90s boy bands tribute party this Saturday

If you were a kid of the ’90s, you’ll know there are few things greater than dancing along to the hits of the many boy bands from that time.

Karova Lounge is throwing a Fleetwood Mac 30-year album anniversary tribute night

Ballarat favourites Karova Lounge are holding a Fleetwood Mac 30-year anniversary tribute show on July 1.

Secondhand Sessions is the album raising funds and awareness for mental health

Music production legends Secondhand Sight and Sound are using music to raise awareness for depression and anxiety.

Melbourne’s alt-country/poppers Jeanie heads to Bendigo

Melbourne’s alt-country/poppers Jeanie is the baby of Aaron D’Arcy heads to Bendigo.

Frenzal Rhomb is heading to Bendigo with Totally Unicorn as support

Notorious punk-rockers Frenzal Rhomb are heading to Bendigo to celebrate the release of their newest album, Hi-Vis High Tea.

Pierce Brothers are back and better than ever

It’s been two years since we’ve heard any new music from the boys, but by the sounds of it, they’re back and better than ever. In case you missed it, Melbourne folk-pop duo Pierce Brothers are back in full swing with the announcement of their new EP ‘The Records Were Ours’.

The Sweethearts are keeping the party alive

Twenty-eight years of existing and the Sweethearts are still creating amazing opportunities for young emerging female talent in the Geelong region, with the most recent being a chance to tour through Europe to some of the world’s biggest festivals.

The Feverish Rolling Blackouts go on tour

Life couldn’t get much sweeter for Melbourne’s Rolling Blackouts at the moment.

Eyes Wide Open set for last show ever next week

Champions of the local Ballarat scene, Eyes Wide Open are parting ways.

Poison City Weekender Fest drops an absolute belter of a lineup

Poison City Records’ annual throwdown is back for 201, bringing a ripping lineup with it.

A Tool tribute night is coming to Ballarat

For fans of Tool, Third Eye is throwing a whole evening dedicated to the band.

The Legend of Jojo Rainwater heads to Castlemaine

Affectionately known as ‘Memphis’ to his Australian friends, Jojo Rainwater – his name comes from his great-grandmother on his father’s side – was born in Tennessee but has resided in Australia since 1993.

Chasing Ghosts tour comes to an end

Chasing Ghosts is coming to the end of his ‘No Place Like Home’ tour with a show at The Bridge, Castlemaine on May 27.

Melbourne’s biggest psytrance partiers are throwing an event in Geelong

Geelong is set to get its biggest psytrance party thanks to Contact High – Melbourne’s largest party-makers of the genre.

 

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