The Northern Folk plays their part in fundraiser

The Old Castlemaine Gaol presents The Northern Folk as part of a fundraiser for the Mittagundi Outdoor Centre, a refuge for young people (aged 14-17) from diverse backgrounds aimed at promoting self-reliance and self-esteem.

The Radiators Keep the Heat with Gateway Gig

The Radiators is a band that keeps on keeping on.

Yesqueen set for Saints & Sailors show this Friday

To celebrate the new single ‘Dimes’, Yesqueen is heading to Portarlington this Friday on their tour.

Winter Blues Festival is on its way

More than forty artists will perform across four days at the Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival.

Mark Wilkinson’s Long Road Home

Mark Wilkinson will enjoy a long stretch abroad over the next few months playing tunes and winning new fans before he wearily returns to Australia as part of his ‘The Road Home’ tour.

Society of Beggars are bringing their new EP to Castlemaine, Bendigo and Warrnambool

With a healthy nod to ’90s alt-rock, Society of Beggars takes the best bits of old and mixes it with modern groove and goodness.

Listen out: Society of Beggars

With the release of a new EP, Forté chat to Melbourne four-piece rockers Society Of Beggars.

Izzy Lozi and the Auracles on change, adult life and sticking to what she knows

It may have been five years, but Izzy Losi and the Auracles are bursting back into the music scene and are ready for all it throws their way.

The Barwon Club is hosting a hip hop/RnB night this Friday with all your faves

Some of the Barwon Club’s favourite party starters are gathering for a free night of hip hop and RnB nostalgia.

Grants support sound proofing of live music venues to the tune of $25,000

Applications are now open for the second round of the Andrews Labor Government’s Good Music Neighbours program.

Lazarus Mode’s Sunny Disposition

Formed out of Melbourne in 2013, Lazarus Mode was quick to honour the city with their hard rocking ways.

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.

 

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